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7 Bed Villa for sale in Frigiliana - 1.195.000 €
Frigiliana villa for sale with 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a private pool.
With south facing sea views.
|1.195.000 €
|Main road
|Build Size:
|383.78 m2
|Plot Size:
|1770 m2
The 383m2 villa on a plot of 1770m2 is located in a quiet residential area of similarly upscale detached properties situated on Cortijos San Rafael equal distant from Nerja and Frigiliana, ideal for coast and country. The villa has been tastefully refurbished to a very high standard throughout and the surrounding gardens have been very sympathetically landscaped providing a serene and tranquil garden of palm, citrus and fruit trees.
Designed over three floors, accommodation comprises:
GROUND FLOOR – An open plan and split level area of 83m2 combining a modern and well equipped kitchen with high end appliances, a dining area with patio doors leading to a south facing 28m2 terrace and a ´step down` to the living room with a corner fireplace that opens onto an external terrace and pool of 10m x 6m with south facing sea views. There are 2 bedrooms one of 31m2 with an en-suite shower bathroom and the other 16m2 and a separate guest shower bathroom.
FIRST FLOOR – 3 bedrooms of 28m2, 22m2 and 11m2. The master bedroom with an en-suite shower bathroom opens onto a 29m2 south facing terrace with outstanding sea views with steps leading to a roof terrace of some 36m2 with 360 degree sea and mountain views. The other 2 bedrooms share a bathroom.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR – A 2 bedroom self-contained apartment comprising a 28m2 open plan kitchen and dining / living area, 2 bedrooms of 12m2 and 9m2 and an en-suite shower bathroom. There is also a utility room and work shop of approximately 24m2.
EXTERNAL – A parking area for 2/3 vehicles together with an independent purpose built garage with electrically controlled up n´ over doors, a summer kitchen and BBQ area surrounded by a well thought out, easily maintained and terraced gardens of mature palm trees, citrus and fig trees. The heated 10m x 6m infinity pool is surrounded by approximately 180m2 of attractive terracing. An independent `Casita` of 45m2 ideal for garden storage.
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- Air conditioning
- Heating units
- Fireplace
- Solar panels
- Self contained apartment
- Private garden
- Garage
- Parking space
- Gated entrance
Energy Performance Certificate
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Welcome to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' Education Department
The vision of the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden's Education Department is to inspire everyone within our reach to take positive action to protect wildlife and wild places.
Our Mission is to:
- Provide educational and entertaining programs;
- Promote awareness and conservation of plants, animals and natural resources;
- Employ a professional and knowledgeable staff;
- And, deliver positive, memorable guest experiences.
In support of our mission, the Education Department develops implements and evaluates programs suitable for a variety of audiences. Every program features up-close and hands-on encounters with a collection of small animals in both formal and informal settings.
The PepsiCo Foundation Education Campus features four climate-controlled classrooms, large auditorium, and public restrooms located very close to the picnic area in the south parking area, conveniently located near bus parking.
Our Education programs are supported in part by funds received from The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations.

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The rules cover air combat, situational awareness, command and control and aerial bombing. They detail aircrew quality, doctrine, Expert pilots, and special weapons such as rockets, gun pods and torpedoes.
With small introductory scenarios to ease players into the action, Wing Leader takes you into the heart of the great air battles of the Second World War.
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"…Who has counted the dust of Yaakov?…" – Bamidbar 23:10
מִי מָנָה עֲפַר יַעֲקֹב – במדבר כג, י
Bilaam attempted to curse the Bnei Yisrael, but G-d caused him to bless them and praise them instead. Extolling Bnei Yisrael's great merits and their endearment to G-d, Bilaam said, "Who has counted the dust of Yaakov?" According to one interpretation brought by Rashi, Bilaam was saying, "Even the mitzvos they observe with dust are innumerable!" For example, says Rashi, the Jewish people are commanded not to harness an ox and a donkey together when plowing the earth (Devarim 22:10), not to sow their fields with a mixture of seeds (Vayikra 19:19), and many similar mitzvos.
These two examples given by Rashi emphasize yet another nuance in Bilaam's praise of Bnei Yisrael. The Talmud enumerates several mitzvos that the Torah demands not only of Bnei Yisrael, but also of all of humankind, "the offspring of Noach" Among the observances incumbent upon non-Jews as well, are the prohibition to crossbreed animals and the prohibition of grafting different species of trees together. Still, as the Talmud (Sanhedrin 56b)notes, only limited forms of these hybridizations are forbidden for gentiles. "They are permitted to… sow diverse seeds together; they are forbidden only to hybridize animals and to graft trees of different kinds." The Torah prohibits a non-Jew only from direct and active mutation of nature, such as crossbreeding animals or grafting one species of tree upon another. For a Jew, however, the prohibitions of this nature are much broader in scope. The Torah prohibits a Jew from even joining two different animals to plow under one yoke, or from planting a mixture of seeds—in which the hybridization happens on its own.
Rashi therefore cites specifically the prohibitions of plowing with two different animals and planting a mixture of seeds as examples of the numerous mitzvos that the Jewish people observe. In doing so Rashi draws attention to the fact that even in the aspects of mitzvah observance that are incumbent upon non-Jews as well, the Jews' obligations in those very areas outnumber theirs, thus so do their virtues.
—Likutei Sichos, vol. 38, p. 96, fn. 50
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Most people dreaded going to work each day. Dr Sanders, however, was
not one of them. As a pediatrician with a strong taste for pedophilia, he
looked forward to each day at the office. He worked at a private clinic
and was intelligent enough to keep his encounters discreet. Throughout his
ten years as a practicing doctor, he had never had a problem.
None of his colleagues would have expected anything out of the ordinary
from Dr Sanders. He was the top student of his graduating class at Oxford
but his demeanor was anything but conceited. A warm smile always graced Dr
Sanders' inviting face as his horn-rimmed glasses slipped down his nose.
Pleasant to work with, pleasant to be treated by, he was well-liked by
virtually everyone he encountered.
Today's first appointment was Rosa. Dr Sanders knew her and her mother
well. Rosa was seven years old and she had visited him before, today was
her fourth visit. Dr Sanders knew better than to try anything on the first
three visits. It was important to get to know the patients first. He had
to pick and choose his girls.
"Rosa J.?" Dr Sanders looked around the waiting room. A young girl
jumped to her feet. He smiled fondly as he remembered Rosa. She was a
pretty girl with straight brown hair and a little button nose. She had
expressive eyebrows that indicated all of her emotions.
"Hi Dr. Sanders," Rosa's mom said, following her daughter. "I hope you
don't mind but Eddie is in for a checkup today as well." Dr Sanders smiled
at the four-year old boy who hung back, holding his mother's hand as she
spoke. "I was hoping to get out of here as quick as possible today,"
Rosa's mom continued. "Is it okay if you do Rosa's checkup without me so I
can stay with Eddie when he goes to see Dr Hall?"
"Of course," Dr Sanders smiled genially. "Rosa's a big girl now, isn't
she?" he asked, tousling her hair. Rosa giggled. "I'm sure it won't be a
problem at all. Let's go, little lady."
Rosa's mother smiled gratefully as Dr Sanders led her daughter away.
"How are you today?" he asked the young girl.
"Good," Rosa replied.
"Me too," he said, ushering her into an exam room. "Here, why don't you
take off all your clothes and put this on," he said, handing her a medical
gown. "I'll be back in two minutes, okay?"
He shut the door and waited. Normally, he didn't ask for his patients
to get undressed but today was a special case. It wasn't often that he had
the chance to treat a young girl without a parent being present. He was
almost bouncing up and down in anticipation.
He knocked on the door and peered inside. "All done?" he asked. Rosa
sat demurely in her dressing gown. She had even taken off her shoes and
socks without being asked.
"Rosa," he asked the young girl, "could you get up on the exam table
please?" She clambered up table, crinkling the clean roll of paper that had
been stretched across it. Dr Sanders inwardly smiled as he glimpsed Rosa's
cute bum as it peeked out from her loose gown.
"Lie down, please," he instructed her. He took out his stethoscope and
straightened his glasses. She laid stiffly on the exam table with her legs
straight and her hands at her sides. He listened to her heart and lungs,
asking her to breathe deeply and exhale. Rosa did as she was told. She
liked going to the doctor. Sometimes she and her brother would pretend to
be doctors and play with the toy doctor set her mother had bought them.
"Excellent," he told her. He grinned at her and the seven year old girl
smiled in response. Dr Sanders noted approvingly that Rosa had relaxed
slightly on the exam table. He pulled a stool up close and sat down next
to her.
"I'm just going to take your pulse," he informed her, taking her wrist.
He counted for a moment before writing on his clipboard again. Then he ran
down the usual list, checking her blood pressure, looking inside her ears
and mouth, and some more poking and prodding that was more for his pleasure
than for medical reasons. Dr Sanders had her untie her gown and reveal her
flat chest to him. He caressed the smooth skin over her ribcage before
letting his fingers graze across her little nipples for a delectable
"You're doing great!" Dr Sanders smiled at her again. Rosa, more at
ease now, returned his smile with a genuine one of her own. "Can you prop
up your knees for me?" he asked the little girl. Obediently, she bent her
knees so that her feet were flat on the table, the balls of her feet almost
touching her rear.
"Good girl," he said, "now I just need you to spread you legs a bit..."
He held his breath before drawing aside the thin material of her medical
gown. This was his favorite moment of every exam. Rosa's hairless slit
yawned open before him, the pinkness of her inner lips clearly visible.
Dr Sanders picked up a bottle of lubricant. "I'm going to have to
examine your behind," he told her, "so this might feel a little funny." His
eyes devoured every inch of Rosa's innocence as his glistening finger
twitched in anticipation. His free hand slipped under the seven year old
girl's slim butt as he lifted her slightly off the exam table, allowing him
better access to her anal opening.
"I'm just spreading a little bit of this slippery stuff around," he told
her as his finger massaged the delicate and wrinkled skin of her anal
rosette. Rosa only nodded as the doctor molested her. He gently probed
her resistance. Finding none, his glistening finger slithered inside
Rosa's anus. He felt his hot blood rushing to his organ as he felt the
little girl bear down on his finger. He was in heaven.
Rosa tried not to fidget on the exam table. No doctor had done this to
her before. But since he was a doctor, she knew she had to behave and lie
still as he examined her. His finger felt funny inside her though. Rosa
thought it was weird that his finger was poking where her poop came out.
Dr Sanders wiggled his finger inside her for a few seconds, far shorter
than he wished. He reluctantly withdrew his finger, watching intently as
her tight and puckered anal muscle closed up as he exited. "You're doing
wonderful, Rosa," he said as he went to wash his hands. "Just a few more
minutes and then we'll be done. Won't your mother be proud?"
The anal part of the exam was just the first of his many tests to gauge
the reaction of his patient. Some girls balked at the anal exam, clearly
uncomfortable and embarrassed about the idea of a doctor probing their
anus. Rosa, however, did not protest at all. Moreover, slipping his finger
inside her had taken little effort, indicating that she was not tense and
clenching her muscles. So far, so good...
"Now I just need to look between your legs for a second," Dr Sanders
said. Rosa said nothing as he bent down between her raised knees. He
marveled at the sight of her girlhood. Her crotch was smooth without a
trace of hair while her pink valley splayed open beneath. He could see the
plump hood of skin that jutted out invitingly, leading his eyes to her
hidden clitoris.
"This may tickle a bit," he cautioned her. Covertly, he licked his
finger before making contact with the hood of flesh that crowned her pink
valley. He searched for a moment, probing, before finding her little
nubbin that lay at the juncture of her immature lips. Dr Sanders could
detect Rosa's scent now as he tickled her girlhood, its pungent scent
entertaining his nostrils.
Rosa lay still as he examined her. No doctor had ever touched her like
this before either. It made her feel funny inside but she couldn't decide
whether she liked or disliked the sensation. "Just a moment," he said,
pausing his exploration of the seven year old girl. Dr Sanders put on his
stethoscope again. From his pocket, he produced a tiny vibrator that was
no bigger than a tube of lipstick.
"Just relax, Rosa," he said. "This little thing is called an
oscilloscope and it might make you feel a little funny. Don't worry, it
won't hurt though." He turned on the vibrator and touched it against her
slender thigh, letting Rosa become accustomed to the sensation. He
pretended to use his stethoscope as he pressed the vibrator against her.
Rosa could feel the cold plastic against her skin as the thing tickled
her. He continued pressing the vibrator against the young girl, each time
getting closer and closer to the area between her legs. Finally he was
using it to trace the outline of her labia, just hovering over the area
where her skin went from ivory to pink. He let it delve gently into her
vagina, gauging her reaction. Some girls yelped in shock while others
remained silent. Rosa only flinched, her knees closing slightly before she
willed them back open.
Dr Sanders' cock was now tenting his pants, his precum moistening the
cotton of his briefs. His cock leapt eagerly as he moved the vibrator to
Rosa's puffy hood, searching for her pleasure button. The vibrator probed
for a moment before Rosa's hips flinched, her bottom lifting slightly off
the exam table. He knew had found her clit.
Maintaining the charade, he moved his stethoscope across her lower belly
to her hairless juncture, pretending to listen at various points. He
glanced up at the little girl's face. Rosa's eyes were closed and her
mouth slightly open, the picture of an aroused seven year old girl. His
cock was now begging for release.
"All right," he said, reluctantly withdrawing the vibrator. Rosa's eyes
snapped open. She had decided she liked what Dr Sanders was doing. The
tickly feeling made her feel very nice and relaxed.
"Are you done?" she asked, a little disappointed.
"Not quite yet, Rosa," Dr Sanders said, taking off his stethoscope.
Unable to resist, his hand moved again between her legs, his finger
stroking her hidden clit. Imperceptibly, Rosa's legs opened a little wider
as he touched her, her body unconsciously egging him on. He noted with
satisfaction that there was the slightest hint of moisture at her vaginal
opening. He knew young girls lacked the maturity to become as wet as women
but it always turned him on to feel the wetness of little girl.
He stopped touching her and drew her gown across her legs, restoring her
modesty. "I just have some medicine for you to take," Dr Sanders said,
"and then you'll be done. Okay?"
"You can put your knees back down on the table, Rosa," Dr Sanders said,
smiling. The little girl's legs were still wide open, her clit yearning
for more contact.
"Oh," Rosa said, blushing a little. She let her legs rest on the table.
Dr Sanders turned so he was facing away from Rosa as pulled an object
from the cabinet. It was a black plastic box, about the same size as a
small Kleenex box. One side of the box had a small opening in it, as well
as an identical hole on the opposite side. Swiftly, Dr Sanders unzipped
his pants and freed his erection. With his back to Rosa, he applied some
lubricant to his hard cock before inserting it into the hole. The box's
depth was so that his penis poked out the other end of the box, just enough
to reveal the reddened head.
"This is my medicine box," Dr Sanders said, turning to show Rosa the box
that he held at waist-level. The little girl sat up curiously and examined
the black box.
"What's that?" she asked, pointing to his cock head that jutted from one
end of the box.
"That's where the medicine comes out," he told her. "It's like a
faucet. I'm going to plug in the box and in a few minutes the medicine will
come out the faucet. I want you to put your mouth to it and drink the
medicine like a good girl, okay?"
Rosa nodded, uncertain. She had never seen anything like this before.
Dr Sanders took the cord that ran from one side of the box and plugged it
in. In reality, it was just a dummy plug. There were no real electronics
inside the box. What he had done instead was to place a modified male sex
toy inside the box. His erection was now inserted in this sex toy, a
smooth sheath of silicone that equipped with vibration points that would
massage him.
Dr Sanders flipped the switch on the side of the box. The toy hummed to
life, kneading his hard cock. He fought to suppress his moans, knowing
that it was best not to scare the patient. Rosa stared with curiosity at
the reddened head that poked out of the box. It had a little slit on the
end of it.
"It's dripping, Dr Sanders," Rosa announced. "Your faucet is leaking."
"That means the medicine is almost ready," he told her, his voice
shaking a little. "Why don't you use your tongue to lick it off?" Rosa
propped herself up on her elbows and pushed her hair behind her ears. Dr
Sanders watched as the little girl leaned forward and stuck her tongue out.
He felt it swipe tentatively at his sensitive cock.
Rosa smacked her lips, tasting his precum. "It tastes salty," she told
"I know," Dr Sanders said, trying to smile reassuringly. He could feel
his balls clenching up as he prepared to fire his load. "Put your mouth
back, now, the medicine is almost ready... That's right, close your lips
around it. Are you ready? Be sure to swallow it all now..."
Dr Sanders couldn't contain himself any longer. The sensation of Rosa
lips clamped around his cock head pushed him over the edge. His fingers
tightened around the box as he stifled a moan.
"G-good girl," he said. "Swallow it all..." He never knew what to
expect. In the past, some girls gagged and coughed, pulling away as he
sprayed his semen onto their face and hair. If this happened, he would
gently chide the patient and help her clean off with a moistened washcloth.
Other girls, however, would obediently swallow every drop of his spunk.
Thankfully, the patient today was one of these girls.
Rosa felt a burst of hot fluid against her tongue. Instinctively, she
swallowed the first gulp but more medicine came out so she had to quickly
swallow again. She barely had time to taste it, only noticing that it was
mineral-tasting and a little slimy. The medicine from the faucet then
slowed to a few dribbles that she easily swallowed.
"Is that all, Dr Sanders?" Rosa asked, taking her mouth from the faucet.
She noticed he was a little red-faced and was breathing heavily. "Are you
"Yes, Rosa," Dr Sanders said smoothly. "That's all the medicine. I'm
fine, it's just that this box is a little heavy is all..." He turned away
from her placed it on the counter. He quickly withdrew his softening penis
and zipped himself back up
"Did you swallow all your medicine?" he asked, turning back to face the
little girl.
"Yes, Dr Sanders," Rosa nodded. "It tasted funny though."
"Well, as long as you swallowed every drop of it, I'll be sure to tell
your mother what a good girl you were." Dr Sanders smiled warmly at her.
"Why don't you get dressed and I'll take you back to your mom?" Walking on
weak knees, Dr Sanders exited the room and collapsed into a chair outside
the exam room. He loved his job.


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Last week I was the guest speaker at the Montreal Chroma-Zone meeting of the Color Marketing Group. My topic was how to create a personal color palette. I noted, and rightly so, that as color marketing professionals we're so busy adding color to other peoples' lives we sometimes forget to add color to our own. A short survey of the room proved me right.
My talk focused on the metaphorical use of color in your life or, to put it another way, how to decorate your soul. The best way to do this is to get out of your comfort zone, to shift out of your safe neutral, "beige" existence and take some chances.
Of course if you give a speech like this, you have to show your audience that you practice what you preach. And, so, I told them about three things I did this summer.
The first thing I did was to get my "glam" on. I treated myself to a photography session to experience the glamour of Hollywood's Golden Era when stars like Hayworth, Gardner, Garbo and Dietrich ruled the red carpet.
It's amazing what good lighting and a little makeup can do for a girl. I did this for me but I am happy to share a photo with you. Notice the purple gown and the red lips. This is one combination I would never have put together myself, but it has become one of my favorite go-to color combinations for special occasions. Now, whenever I need a little pick me up, I look at one of the pictures and then get dressed, i.e., get my glam on and go out with the girls. It works wonders.
My next colorful summer adventure was in the kitchen. I treated a friend to a lesson at a wonderful little cooking school in Old Montreal called Ateliers et Saveurs. Check out this colorful salad composé of corn, red pepper and cucumber dressed with a spicy Tabasco dressing. The only thing more colorful than the salad is my dress – a lively mixed pattern of salmon, rose, red and black swirls. Both the dish and me were hot stuff.
I rounded out my tales of my summer color by confessing to a dalliance with a much younger man which, while it was all too brief, was rendered unforgettable with a melody he composed just for me. One friend who heard the melody said that it captured me perfectly. Whenever I listen to it, I see the pastel colors of a Parisian sunset, all soft and pretty. And I wonder if that was how he saw me? And if, when he wrote it, he was thinking about last spring and Paris and our long walks by the Seine. I wonder if that melody colors his memories the way it colors mine.
And now we're coming into one of the most colorful seasons of all – at least in my neck of the woods – fall. For those of you lucky enough to experience a change of seasons, now would be the perfect time to kick back with a cup of coffee and contemplate the colors you can add to your own personal palette. And for those of you located in a more consistent climate, remember you don't need a change of seasons to inspire your own personal color palette. All you need is a change of mind. It doesn't matter whether your personal palette is bright and bold, or pastel and pretty, because color is a choice. And if you don't like it, you can always change it.
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I found that many chronic diseases can not only be treated by optimizing nutrition, but they can also be reversed. In 2015 I noticed that by using the dietary recommendations by current guidelines, I had tremendous trouble in trying to get people off of medicine for Type 2 Diabetes. It was at this time I began creating my own diet plan for my own patients. My philosophy in practicing medicine truly lies in the focus on reversing chronic disease. Although not all chronic illnesses can be cured, we can focus on significantly improving our quality of life by working together to put an end to unnecessary suffering."


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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
"Mix It Up with Melange" and "Mixed Media Monday" Challenges
As a busy mother of three I find it necessary to be fastidious with time management...therefore I have created one piece of art to answer the calls of two challenges this week. Hey, a girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do :)
This mixed media collage is my response to the ON THE BEACH prompt from Mixed Media Monday and the FUN prompt from Mix It Up with Melange.
"the girls always had fun on the beach"...works for me :)
I encourage you to visit the challenge blogs and take part in the fun or at the very least look at all the wonderful art submitted by participants.
This collage is available in my Etsy shop.
© Nancy Lefko
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Illustration Friday ~ Theater
I knew that with the prompt THEATER, my collage for Illustration Friday this week would feature a Broadway beauty. Here she is in all her glory...100% diva.
This collage is available in my Etsy shop. ** SOLD **
© Nancy Lefko
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
Journal Fun
It really has felt like Spring the last couple of days. The sun has been shining, the daffodils are up, the trees are budding and even the bugs are back. It feels wonderful.
Another wonderful feeling is found in journaling. I love mixing it up in my journal with watercolor pencils, acrylics, collage elements and Pitt pens.
It will be quite awhile before my flower gardens come into bloom, and I don't even have a vegetable garden, but I'm content knowing that the gardens are waking up from their winter nap.
© Nancy Lefko
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Inspire Me Thursday ~ Push
When I read the prompt for Inspire Me Thursday, my maternal instincts went into overdrive...the first vision I had was pushing a baby carriage. I suppose that may be due to the fact that I am dealing with separation anxiety this week. My two high school boys are away in Florida with their HS band. So, it looks like I'm missing them, huh?
In any case, here is my interpretation of PUSH for Inspire Me Thursday. This collage is available in my Etsy shop.
© Nancy Lefko
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
"Mix It Up with Melange" Challenge ~ Ticket
The Melange Team on Etsy is pleased to announce the premier prompt in their new weekly challenge, "Mix It Up with Melange." Given the word, TICKET, I thought of that great tune "Ticket to Ride," and out came this collage.
I encourage you to visit the Melange blog, join in the fun and come back every Wednesday for a new prompt. The first participant to post a link to their submission (and of course, link back to the Melange blog :) will have their art featured in the blog post. Sounds like a good deal to me! Go check it out.
This collage is available in my Etsy shop.
© Nancy Lefko
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Published in Cloth, Paper, Scissors
It is a joy to announce that I have again been published in Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine. I share this joy with my faithful blog readers, because your continual support and encouragement is what gives me the confidence to submit my work for publication. I get my share of "no thanks" letters too, but it truly is a thrill when the publisher says, "YES."
The May/June copy of CPS is not yet in stores, but when it is I'd love for you to check out my piece in the Reader Gallery and also look for the wonderful article by my friend Pam Carriker. Also, in the Homework section of the magazine, Jodi Ohl has a couple of great tips for you. Pam, Jodi and I belong to the Melange Team at Etsy, a wonderfully supportive group of mixed media artists. Also gracing the pages of CPS is a new friend, Sue Pelletier.
I am thrilled to share space with these talented ladies in Cloth, Paper, Scissors next month.
© Nancy Lefko
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Watercolor Pencils
I just love watercolor pencils. Why did it take me so long to discover these gems? I love their ease of use; especially since I have always wanted to learn watercolor, but never had the patience or opportunity. Now I feel as if I can get the watercolor effect with the ease of a pencil...this is great! My next purchase will surely be a paintbrush with a water reservoir so that I can take along my watercolor journal and pencils when I travel.
Thanks to Pam for inspiring this "Trio of Pears." I agree with her...pears are great fun to draw. And now they can even be done in watercolor...yippee!
© Nancy Lefko
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
My New Moleskine
I received a brand new Watercolor Moleskine in the mail the other day. I could hardly wait to open it and have fun experimenting. But with lots to do, it wasn't until today that I had a chance to play.
After an acrylic wash I stamped an image and followed that with cone flowers using my new watercolor pencils....what fun!! (I had a feeling I would like the watercolor pencils and I was right.) I added a bit of Prismacolor pencil and finished it off with some sketchy Pitt pen and added in the journaling. I'm hooked.
I have to thank my dear friend Pam Carriker for opening up to me the world of art journaling. I never thought much about journaling before I took Pam's class, but I truly enjoy this art form. It is such a pleasure to create art simply for the fun of it without wondering if it will "sell." It's great fun to create art that is all mine. I have three journals going now and I do believe I'll be happily journaling for years to come.
© Nancy Lefko
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Friday, April 10, 2009
Illustration Friday ~ Fleeting
The prompt from Illustration Friday this week made me think of how swiftly time passes...I guess that is most noticeable in our children and how quickly they grow. It made me remember to enjoy every moment of every day, no matter how mundane, as life is far too FLEETING and we'd best enjoy the ride while we can.
Collage available in my Etsy shop. **SOLD**
© Nancy Lefko
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Mixed Media Monday ~ Stripes and Polka Dots
I'm getting better...it's only Tuesday and I have my piece for the Mixed Media Monday challenge all finished! It was easy with stripes and polka dots as the prompt. Anyone who has seen my earlier work knows that my gals often wear the signature striped stockings; I knew in an instant that those would be featured in my piece for this challenge. I decided to go "really tall" and give this gal some extra long gams. She was so much fun to make that I might have to give her some friends the next time I get time in my studio :)
Available in my Etsy shop.
© Nancy Lefko
Mind Wide Open Challenge ~ Moments
I absolutely love the monthly challenges at Mind Wide Open. Each month Gail supplies the most wonderful image for inspiration and it always stirs my muse. I used this month's image and prompt as inspiration for a journal page. With college fast approaching for my oldest son, I find myself consumed with thoughts of my young fleeing the nest...hence the theme of this journal page.
It would be time well spent for you to take a look at the entrants at Mind Wide Open when they are posted tomorrow. There is always a wealth of beautiful artwork there to enjoy.
© Nancy Lefko
Sunday, April 5, 2009
New Workshop ~ Registration Open
Spring is here and so is a new collage workshop I am offering at Creative Workshops. It's the time of year to use beautiful springtime fabrics and luscious paint colors in a PAINTED FABRIC COLLAGE WORKSHOP. Registration is now open for this three session class that will commence on May 25, 2009. For those of you unfamiliar with the classes at Creative Workshops, they are designed for you to participate in at your own pace...which is wonderfully convenient. I am a student at Creative Workshops, as well as a teacher, and I enjoy the ability to "attend" class when it fits MY schedule. If you are like me in that respect, pop on over to Creative Workshops and take a look at the wonderful classes that are offered.
Below I have included specific information about my new workshop. Come on over and play!
Workshop Description:
Do you share my love of patchwork, paint and collage? If so, you are in the right place. In this three session workshop we will combine techniques and materials to create pieces of art suitable for framing or fashioning into wall-hangings.
This class will be a combination of images, written instructions, printable pdf's and video.
Supply List:
* 1/2 yard fabric (for background and backing)
* 1/4 yard total of 3 or 4 coordinating fabrics
* scraps of muslin fabric
* 1/2 yard Heat Bond®
* 1/2 yard fusible interfacing (mid-weight)
* clear gesso
* fluid acrylic paints
* FABRIC paintbrushes, variety of sizes (I use Loew Cornell, sold in pkg. of 4 at JoAnn's)
* foam brush
* charcoal pencil (medium hardness)
* white gel pen
* blending stump
* small alphabet stamps
* Staz-On® ink (black)
* sewing machine and black thread (optional) or black embroidery floss
and sewing needle
* 2B (regular) pencil
* brayer
* bubble wrap®
* grosgrain ribbon (optional)
* buttons (optional)
* iron
* ironing board
Workshop begins May 25, 2009
Fee: $38.00
© Nancy Lefko
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Friday, April 3, 2009
Mixed Media Monday ~ Come Fly with Me
It took me all week to get into my studio and complete my piece for Mixed Media Monday; actually the first piece I have ever created for this particular challenge. I am so late I considered not posting my link on their site, but thought, "what the heck; better late than never." This mixed media collage which uses paints, paper and charcoal is entitled, "Set Free Your Dreams." Please take a look at the wonderful art posted by others at this inspiring site.
Collage available in my Etsy shop.
© Nancy Lefko
Posted by NANCY LEFKO at Friday, April 03, 2009 7 comments:
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thank You, QueenBe
My sincere thanks to my friend, Carol, aka QueenBe, for posting on her blog an interview with me. Carol and I met through an Etsy group of like-minded artists and we have developed a special friendship. I am honored that Carol chose me as one of her blog interviewees and I hope you will take the time to visit Carol's blog and Etsy shop for the treats this talented lady has to offer.
Thanks so much, Carol.
image © Carol Berger
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Melange Team on Etsy
I have the true pleasure of being part of a wonderful group of Mixed Media Artists known as the Melange Team on Etsy. It was pure serendipity when I met many of these ladies on a forum discussing mixed media/collage techniques. Since that first visit our group has grown and we now have a brand new blog thanks to the talents of many of our members. We communicate daily at the forum and also at our Yahoo group and share our lives as well as our art. I feel so blessed to have these marvelous friends in my life and they bring me such joy. They are also among the most talented artists one could ever meet. Stop by our team Etsy shop for a treat...there is much to behold.
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WARNING: LOADS OF PICTURES! Please blame the talented Mark Stanley for taking too many good ones!
A couple of winters ago I knitted myself a jacket. This jacket was inspired by going to WOOLFEST for the first time, meeting shepherds and sheep, and discovering all the different textures of the different sheep breeds on the Blacker Yarns stall. I made a nuisance of myself to Blacker Yarns as I was there for ages rummaging through the buckets of yarn, selecting all the shades I wanted to try out, and then made such a sad face at the thought of not being able to take the wool away with me immediately that the poor lady handling the sales was obliged to dig everything out of boxes for me. I even ended up with 2 display balls that had been mauled by everyone passing the stall, because I just couldn't wait to have my mitts on all that sheepy wool. We camped in Buttermere for WOOLFEST and I slept in my tent with the precious balls of Blacker Yarn neatly stacked where I could admire them! I cast on very soon afterwards, and made this.
I used Border Leicester, Coloured Ryeland, Manx Loaghtan, Manx with 50% Mohair, North Ronaldsay, Teeswater, Shetland and Jacob in that design, meaning that there were a total of 7 different sheep breeds represented in it. An old Cumbrian counting word for seven sheep is "Layter" – and so that is what I called my jacket. Almost three years on, and the Layter is still going strong. It has pilled in a couple of places, and stretched a bit in time, but I get a lot of compliments on it wherever I go, and people always love learning about the different fibres that I used in the project!
It is still a great thing for keeping warm if you want to go stomping around an old flour mill, on a miserable grey October day, for instance, or to climb around on old bits of machinery…
…however I blamed my loose gauge for the light pilling, (I learnt in Estonia that knitting to a tighter gauge makes a longer-lasting fabric) felt the billowy sleeves were not quite right, and wished it nipped in more at my *actual waist* rather than a few inches below it. I also wanted to show off more varieties of sheep in the design, and to make the garment even more minimalist in its construction. I still loved the garter stitch, the simple CO and BO, the sneaky grafting which makes it appear seamless, and the way it looks to be made all apiece, as this is how wool was taken off sheep by the skilled shearers I'd watched at WOOLFEST.
I decided to knit another jacket, addressing all my issues with Layter 2009. The gauge is much tighter, the garment is more close-fitting, the sleeves are gently flared to match the flared shape of the body, and there are several more sheep breeds represented! It is quite a bit smarter than Layter 2009 in my opinion, but that doesn't mean you can't play aeroplanes in it.
I was determined to write up the pattern, and Kate wisely explained to me that I just needed a deadline. What better deadline for producing a pattern celebrating many different sheep breeds than the 1st WOVEMBER? The pattern *is* written, and is currently being tech-edited by Liz. I am working on a couple of illustrations to show the construction, but very soon the pattern will be available to buy through Ravelry. Additionally, a copy of the pattern + the yarn to make a version are the first prize in the now open WOVEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION!
On Tuesday the Sticks'n'String knitting group in Reading were treated to a very rigorous conversation re: charts, yardage, the best ways to set out information and some of my more, urm "creative" terminology for different bits of the pattern. Liz is a superb tech-editor and between her tidy note-making and clear thinking and Mark's assistance with Excel spreadsheet formulas, I feel I have overcome the barriers that lay between me and getting this thing done. In fact, I am really enjoying the process of writing up the pattern, and I love my new Layter.
I did use a greater variety of yarns in this latest edition of "Layter"; 9 different breeds in total and 13 different colours. I did think of changing the pattern name to "Covera" which is the Cumbrian counting word for 9 – and in fact that's what I've called my new Layter on Ravelry – but I think everyone knows the pattern now as "Layter" and given how long it's taken me to get around to writing it up, it seems appropriate. I do wonder if folks will adopt the counting-words system for naming theirs accordingly. I am really up for finding 15 different sheep breeds to knit a version of this, especially so I can do a new one called "Bumfit". Given the nice new curvy shape, it wouldn't be totally inappropriate!
Heh! Superb photography by Mark – I especially love the one with the water in the background.
Well done, you and well done Mark for taking such lovely snaps of you in all your Layter glory.
What's in the nutting bag in the background?
Fliss, I loved the original, and this one is even better 🙂
The idea of making one with 15 different varieties of wool, called 'bumfit', is totally hilarious 🙂
Are you wearing the new Layter on Saturday?
Oh Felix, I adore it. I particularly love the garter stitch and the V at the back and the way the stripes are different widths. You must, of course, make a Bumfit and I think perhaps I must make this.
Beautiful! I remember you had a similar coat when you came to Tallinn. I am sure your pattern will be popular on Ravelry.
Lovely, lovely…both versions! I've already favorited the pattern page.
Looks like you both had a lot of fun on the photoshoot 🙂
May I ask about your boots? They look so comfortable and warm.
Aaahh .. This looks lovely on you! Also, I am genuinely glad that you look so happy. (:
beautiful pics and a stunning sweater!
I have admired your Layter (in my head, cos I am a shameful Lurker) every time it appears since you made it – the 'updated' version is even more deliciousness!
(Love the idea for Bumfit. WOuld make just for the name …)
Felix, I think you did a splendid job and I love seeing the progress you made and improved Layter where you could, but at the same time kept all the strong points of it. Gorgeous! And of course, what beautiful wool you used! What additional breed-specific wools did you use?
Wow, I have always coveted this jacket, the new version is even better!
That is one lovely jacket, and you wear it *so* well !
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Isn't it beautiful? I've added my chunky piccadilly market belt to it to give me a figure! I absolutely loved it. Now the days are getting chillier, which they are, and QUICKLY, unfortunately, its the perfect wardrobe addition. I'm wearing it right now snuggled up in bed with a cup of tea and thick woolly socks on.
Tomorrow I have some exciting news! You'll have to wait until then though... I'm not going to give the game away but MAKE SURE YOU READ THE BLOG TOMORROW! You won't regret it, I promise you.
Get your tiaras at the ready though, girls, and that royal wave!
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Private Eye November 2014
The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) received on 3rd November 2014 from Richard Brooks, a journalist from Private Eye magazine a request for further clarity on information published in our Annual Report and Accounts 2013-2014 in relation to our performance, our QIPP work and the Caring Together Programme. Click here to read the request.
The CCG responded on 6th November 2014. Click here to read our response.
Private Eye published in its 14th November 2014 edition, within its Health Check section, the article written by Richard Brooks.


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About: Catharine "Drew" Gilpin Faust is the current President of Harvard University. She is the institution's first female president, and the 28th president overall. Faust is the fifth woman to serve as President of an Ivy League institution. Faust received her Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Bryn Mawr College in 1968. Faust then went onto graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Master's degree in 1971 and a Ph.D. in 1975. She joined the Penn faculty that same year as an associate professor of American civilization. In February 2007, she was appointed as President of Harvard University. One of her biggest initiatives since becoming President has been increasing financial aid for Harvard students.
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Flowers. Chocolate. Breakfast in bed. Few moms tire of the Mother's Day classics. But why not try a new tradition this year for the moms you love most? Here are 10 Mother's Day traditions that'll guarantee you'll make this the best day of mom's year.
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McLaren 570S Shows Off Its Support Skills at La Course Cycling Event
What is it with cycling and sports cars lately? Not that we're complaining. Last year we saw the Jaguar F-Type coupe (and F-Pace SUV) take up support duty for Team Sky during the Tour De France, and now McLaren is doing the same for Specialized in the women's La Course cycling event. The event is a one-day, women-only race organized by the same people behind the Tour De France. It's relatively new, kicking off its inaugural season in 2014. Already though, McLaren has seen the value of the event, and teamed up with bike maker Specialized to debut a 570S that's pretty…well, special. RELATED: See More of the Stunning McLaren 570S Sports Car
Donning the Specialized logos front to back, the white McLaren looks handsome no matter the livery. Its supercar-styling is topped off with a roof rack able to carry two Specialized bikes and not much else. Even with the abundance of options in configuring your own 570S, a roof rack like this isn't one of them (yet).
Though the Specialized Women's team might not have take home the gold medal this year, they definitely won the 'Coolest Support Car' award. The 562-horsepower McLaren features a twin-turbo V8 and a 0-60 mph of just 3.2 seconds, in case you forgot.
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The Cogges Link Road (CLR) inquiry returns on Wednesday 30th November for what may be its final day. In the meantime, here's a quick guide to what it's all about and (at the bottom) links to blog posts which summarise each day of the inquiry so far.
What's the inquiry about?
It's an inquiry into a compulsory purchase order (CPO). Compulsory purchase orders allow certain bodies to buy land without the consent of the land's owner. In this case, Oxfordshire County Council wants to buy land from the Mawle Trust in order to build a road. This road has been named the Cogges Link Road, or CLR.
If the owner of land subject to a CPO objects to being forced to sell their land, they can challenge this legally. This gives them the right to have their case heard by an independent inspector. This is what the Mawle Trust have done.
The local authority carrying out a CPO has to demonstrate that the taking of the land is necessary and that there is a "compelling case in the public interest". It is the inspector's job to ascertain whether this is the case.
Who is the inspector?
The public inquiry inspector is Stephen Roscoe BENG MSC CENG MIC. He works for a company called Persona Associates, an independent consultancy which employs professionals to work on public inquiries.
Persona Associates is recognised by the Planning Inspectorate for England and Wales, which handles certain compulsory purchase orders and is an agency of the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). In other words, the inspector is working on behalf of central government.
So who makes the decision?
In principle, the decision on a compulsory purchase order rests with the relevant Secretary of State. In this case, that would be the Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening MP. However, it's not possible for the Secretary of State to attend each individual inquiry even if they had the relevant specialist knowledge (which they usually don't). That's why they employ specialist consultancies like Persona Associates. After hearing all the evidence, the inspector brings his specialist knowledge to bear on his decision, which he will then submit to the Department of Transport. In theory the inspector's decision is just a recommendation, because it needs to be rubber-stamped by the relevant government department before it becomes binding. However, in practice, government departments do tend to accept the recommendations of planning inspectors.
So… this is about planning permission?
No. Planning permission for the road has already been granted, in 2009. This is just about whether Oxfordshire County Council is legally justified in compulsorily purchasing the Mawle Trust's land.
So do the Mawle Trust own all the land needed to build the road?
No. The land earmarked for the Cogges Link Road is divided into several plots, owned by various people and organisations including Witney Town Council. But none of the other landowners have objected to the compulsory purchase order.
Where's this road going to be anyway?
The county council's layout plan will give you an idea.
What's the next step?
The inquiry returns to Witney Methodist Church on Wednesday 30th November for closing submissions. At the moment, it's not entirely clear whether or not this will be the final day. It's also not clear when a decision will be reached. Persona Associates have created some pages about the inquiry on their website, but at the time of writing the programme is not up to date. It's usually more effective to ring the Programme Officer, Graham Groom, on 07860 636909.
How do I keep up to date with this?
You can…
- Keep checking out the Witney First website
- Keep reading the Sustainable Witney blog (you can sign up for email alerts using the contact form).
- Follow Witney First on Twitter (@WitneyFirst)
But please bear in mind that Witney First and Sustainable Witney are run by ordinary members of the public who don't necessarily have access to all the information that the key players in the inquiry have. We're all volunteers, doing this in our spare time.
I missed all the reporting you've been doing…
Fear not! Here's a summary of each day of the inquiry so far.
The first day that never was
Day 1 proper
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17 (final day)
Many thanks to Alex Kinchesh of Witney First, whose email updates provided a lot of the material for our blog.
Edited 9th Feb to name the correct secretary of state and government department. Originally we incorrectly stated that it was the Dept. of Communities and Local Government and that Eric Pickles was the relevant minister.


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Now known as Murphys Hotel, this is one of the oldest hotels still operating in California and is located in central Murphys. First called the Sperry and Perry Hotel, it was opened by James L. Sperry and John Perry on August 20, 1856 and was considered one of the finest hotels outside of San Francisco. Henry Atwood was its proprietor in 1881; later, ownership passed to Harvey Blood. The hotel was renamed the Mitchler Hotel in 1882, and the Murphys Hotel in 1945 by the McKimins family. In 1963, it was bought by a College of the Pacific group who called themselves the "Murphys Ale and Quail Corporation."
The hotel was thought to be fireproof due to its stone construction and iron shutters, but the hotel was damaged in a fire of 1859 that destroyed most of the downtown area. It was quickly restored and reopened by the spring of 1860. The hotel has been a host to many famous people in its time, including Mark Twain, John Jacob Aster, Ulysses S. Grant, John Bidwell, Charles Bolles (also known as infamous stagecoach robber Black Bart), Henry Ward Beecher, Horatio Alger, J.P. Morgan, and Charles Lipton. The original register is on display at the Calaveras County Museum Complex in San Andreas.
The town of Murphys was a popular stopping point along the stagecoach route from Milton to Calaveras Big Trees. Murphys was once a bustling mining town, and after the plentiful placer deposits were depleted, cattle ranching and logging became the primary industries. Today, Murphys is a popular location in the Mother Lode, and is located near numerous attractions, including Calaveras Big Trees, Bear Valley, Angels Camp, Yosemite, Mercer Caverns, Moaning Cavern, Natural Bridges, and the Arnold Rim Trail. The town of Murphys also has popular wineries, shops, and restaurants.
The hotel remains a popular attraction in the Sierras, and in 2003, long-time Calaveras County resident Dorian Faught became the sixth owner of the hotel. The hotel also contains a saloon and a restaurant.
The hotel is located at 457 Main Street in Murphys.
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Along with Mark Twain's famous "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" story that spun into an annual fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, Calaveras County is rich with Gold Rush history and folklore. Remnants of the railroads and Hispanic culture add to the charm of the county located in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Calaveras Big Trees State Park, a preserve of Giant Sequoia trees, and the uncommon gold telluride mineral Calaverite was discovered in the county in 1861, and is named for it.
Calaveras is a Spanish word meaning "skull." The name was first given to the river because of the great quantities of human skulls found along the lower reaches of the river.
Calaveras County is famous for its lode and placer mines, and the largest gold nugget from the United States was taken from the Morgan Mine at Carson Hill in 1854, weighing 214 pounds. For many years it was the principal copper-producing county in California. Cement deposits from its vast limestone deposits has become one of the county's major industries in recent years.


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South African Branden Grace had a six-under-par 66 and leads by a stroke after the opening round of the Valero Texas Open on Thursday in San Antonio.
Grace had a season-best 11th-place finish last week in defense of his RBC Heritage title. He leads the five-under 67s of Steven Alker, Stewart Cink, John Huh and Will MacKenzie at TPC San Antonio. Alker, a journeyman New Zealander who played in the final group of the day, birdied the final three holes.
There are 13 players packed two shots back at 4 under. That includes 2010 U.S. Open champion Graham McDowell and 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup member Brooks Koepka.
Two weeks ago, Grace was over par but still survived the cut at the Masters. He played the weekend in 3 under, and his best scorecard last week at Hilton Head was 68. The 66 on Thursday was his best round since Hawaii in January.
"That's the one round I was waiting for," Grace said. "I've been shooting the 69s and 70s, but not getting that one low round. This is nice."
His day took off with three consecutive birdies mid-round, including a 22-foot putt at the ninth after missing his only fairway of the day.
It almost wasn't as nice for McDowell, who's won twice on the PGA Tour since his U.S. Open title at Pebble Beach seven years ago.
"I made bogey at 11 from the middle of the fairway, (and) I ripped it down the middle of the 12th fairway right in the middle of a divot and duffed it out short of the green and made bogey there," he said.
"To recover after that with a great birdie at 13 and a nice up-and-down at 14 for birdie, it was nice to bounce back."
Ian Poulter needs to at least make the cut to keep his PGA Tour card for the remainder of the season. That's in doubt now — no birdies until his 17th hole and a 75 has him well outside the top 100. He's playing on a major medical exemption granted after a foot injury caused him to miss most of last season, and he needs to earn $30,624 before the exemption ends this week.
Patrick Reed, who was born in San Antonio and was runner-up here a year ago, is three shots out of the lead after a 69. Ryan Moore, Reed's Ryder Cup teammate and who tied for ninth at Augusta this month, is another shot back with a 70.
Defending champ Charley Hoffman, co-leader at the halfway point at the Masters, shot 71 and sits just outside the top 50. U.S. Amateur champion Curtis Luck of Australia opened his first round as a pro with three bogeys, but he holed a bunker shot from 75 yards for eagle later in his round to help him to a one-over 73.
Watson leads in China
Bubba Watson fired a six-under 66 in the first round to take a one-stroke lead at the weather-delayed Shenzhen International in China.
Starting on the 10th hole, Watson bogeyed the 12th but bounced back with birdies on Nos. 13, 14 and 16 to turn in 34. A birdie at the first hole was then followed by an approach shot to eight feet on the par-5 second, setting up an eagle that sent Watson to the top of the leaderboard.
The South African duo of Dean Burmester and Haydn Porteous was tied for second with Gregory Bourdy of France and German Maximilian Kieffer. Play was suspended for almost two hours due to the threat of lightning at Genzon Golf Club.
Knutzon atop Panasonic Open leaderboard
Jason Knutzon of the United States fired a seven-under 64 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Panasonic Open on Thursday.
Knutzon offset a lone bogey on the par-4 17th with seven birdies at the Chiba Country Club to finish two strokes ahead of Thailand's Udorn Duangdecha and Satoshi Kodaira of Japan.
Kim Hyung-sung of South Korea shot 67 and was tied for fourth with compatriot Hur In-hoi, Hiroshi Iwata of Japan and Thailand's Panuphol Pittayarat.
Defending champion Yuta Ikeda got off to a shaky start with back-to-back bogeys on Nos. 2 and 3 and finished at 2-over 73. The tournament is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour Organization.


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In a move defending Islam and in defiance of the "No Adhan" law, which was recently supported by the Israeli Prime Minister and approved by the Israeli Ministerial Committee for Legislation, , Nasiriya churches raise Adhan in defiance of islamophobic law.
Palestinians from Al-Tayba, The Kafr Qasim, Rahat and Kafr Qana in Galilee show their objections in a protest. They carried placards, some of which read: "we won't bear the racial Islamophobic law" and on the other: "Israelis can't silent call to prayer".
The week before, The Israeli Ministerial Committee for Legislation's approval of the "No Adhan" bill in occupied Palestine was followed by widespread disapproval by Muslims in general and Palestinians in particular, as it touches on sanctities, and particularly that of Mosques. In the aftermath, Knesset Arab MP Ahmad al-Tibi recited the "Adhan" in the Knesset in protest of the bill, saying in a statement for the Anadolu Agency that "This law reflects the fascism that grows inside the Israeli community," saying in another statement for al-Mayadeen that "the true target behind this bill is Jerusalem." In a noteworthy move, al-Tibi called on all "Palestinians and Muslims around the world" to "thwart the Israeli decision to ban the call to prayer." He also recited a verse from the Quran, and another from the Gospel of Luke, saying that Benjamin Netanyahu is the primary instigator in this case, accusing him of leading an "Islamophobic campaign."
Replying to the "unbearable noise" clause to be targeted by the law, al-Tibi said "We also are disturbed by the noise from the sirens blown on Saturday (Shabbat) and our no-travel restrictions on your holidays, especially Yom Kippur, but we do not object to them and do not disturb your rites."
After al-Tibi, Knesset Arab MP Taleb Abou Arrar also recited the Islamic call to prayer in front of the Knesset whose Israeli members tried to silence him by making loud noises.
However, just today, Israeli Ultra-Orthodox MPs have decided to block the bill, fearing that the Israeli Siren that announces Shabbat (on Saturdays) would be asked to follow suit, with a senior member from the Ultra-Orthodox Shas party saying that there is no need for the legislation, as it could be possible to find a solution for the issue through existing laws, expressing concern over implications for the Shabbath siren.


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How to Determine if Something is Good
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I recently came across an old article entitled How Art Can Be Good by Paul Graham that I had tagged as something of interest, and I decided to read through it again. In it he argues that art can be good in an objective sense, and that good art is not simply a matter of good taste. I found this article fascinating because while I agreed with his premise that art can be objectively judged, I disagreed with most of Graham's arguments. With most of his articles, he exhibits clear, sound reasoning, and I learn a great deal from his writing. This article is peculiar in that the reasoning seemed much weaker and more vague, but it still made me think deeply about what makes a thing good so I want to explore that idea more carefully.
Keep in mind that Graham's article was written in December of 2006. He may no longer hold the same beliefs that he did when he wrote this article, and I'm not trying to tear down his ideas about good art or attack him in any way. I respect him both as a writer and as a thought leader in the tech startup community. I'm merely attempting to analyze the reasoning in the article and describe my own thoughts on the subject.
Being able to determine if something is good has much practical value, especially if you're the one creating the thing that you hope is good. When creating a work of art, or any other product for that matter, you want to have a keen sense of what makes it good because the better a product is, the more value it will have for more people. I'm going to widen the net well beyond art at this point because the qualities that make art good can apply to almost anything, so we'll be comparing art to music, movies, video games, literature, food, consumer products, Mathematics, and, of course, software.
You Keep Using That Word…
Right from the outset, Graham entangles the idea of good art with good taste in order to disprove that they are equivalent:
One problem with saying there's no such thing as good taste is that it also means there's no such thing as good art. If there were good art, then people who liked it would have better taste than people who didn't. So if you discard taste, you also have to discard the idea of art being good, and artists being good at making it.He later concludes this argument by saying that if there is no way to make art better, then the Sistine Chapel is as good as a blank canvas, and since that's absurd, we have a contradiction. Therefore good art exists. I agree with the conclusion, but the argument is either circular, a straw man, or a slippery slope. I can't decide which one it is.
First, taste is a characteristic of the person who is judging the art, not a characteristic of the art itself, so they are already two different things. It's easy to think of something that I consider to be good, but I personally don't like it. Take music for example. There is plenty of music, whole genres in fact, that I don't like to listen to, but I can still appreciate that songs from those genres take great skill to perform and that plenty of other people like those songs. I also have guilty pleasures that I know aren't that good in a musicality sense, but I enjoy them all the same. Does that mean I have good taste for some music but not other music? No, it means I have varied tastes in music, and my tastes are different than other people's.
Second, good and better are also different things, yet he uses them as if the person with better taste automatically determines what is good taste. The world is not so narrow and simple. Faulkner and Hemingway are both considered good writers (an understatement, I know), but if one person liked both of their works and another person only liked Faulkner, would the person who liked them both have better taste? There are literary experts that like Faulkner's stream of consciousness style and hate Hemingway's terse, matter-of-fact style and plenty of other experts that love Hemingway's writing and hate Faulkner's. They can still agree that both are great authors and are important to read. Neither literary expert is better than the other because of which author they prefer, and the authors are difficult to rank because they are so different from each other.
Finally, each step of this argument doesn't immediately follow the previous step, and I think it is because the definition of good is vague and indeterminable. In the context of art, the word good can have at least two distinct meanings that I've only alluded to so far. Art can be good in the sense that it takes great skill to create, and it can be good in the sense that it evokes strong emotions in the viewers. Art created with great skill can include new techniques that have never been used before. There are numerous examples of famous paintings that were some of the first to use perspective effectively. At the time the technique was discovered, perspective was a difficult skill to master, and the paintings that showed good use of perspective were ground-breaking. Today a painting can't be considered good purely on its use of perspective.
We can see the distinction between these two concepts of good in different kinds of movies. Certain movies break ground with special effects. The Matrix is a great movie partly because so many incredible special effects were invented for it, and they were put to good use telling the story of the movie. On the other hand, I think Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is a great movie partly because of the strong reactions of joy and sadness I get while watching it. I can jump into that movie at any time during the last third of it, and I'll be choked up within minutes.
Good has multiple distinct meanings, and throughout Graham's article the word seems to shift between these two meanings of requiring great skill and evoking strong emotions. It is generally easier to objectively analyze whether or not something requires great skill than it is to analyze that it evokes strong emotions, but they both play a part in making something good. Good can have other meanings as well, in the sense of morality for example, but Graham didn't get into those and I won't, either.
Know Your Audience
After the introduction, Graham goes on an extended discussion of what type of audience we're talking about when someone says that a piece of art is good. Who is the art good for? Who would appreciate the work of art? After touching on a number of characteristics that would appeal to people generally, noting that art can appeal to different groups of people in different ways, and even bringing aliens into the discussion, he settles on all human beings as the intended audience when art is described as good.
I generally agree with his reasoning here, although it is a bit drawn out and the bit about aliens seemed unnecessary. He did overlook an important group of people, though—experts in the field. He was arguably talking about how to judge whether a work of art is good for a general audience, but expert opinion is still important because experts in a field will have a much different perspective on something in their field than the general populace would. Once you have a certain level of knowledge about a given subject, your ideas about what is important, what is difficult, and what is elegant will change dramatically.
In mathematics, proofs that are particularly elegant can be considered beautiful. This is something that the average person will likely not appreciate, but an expert mathematician will see beauty where anyone else would see incomprehensible jargon. Sometimes the beauty comes from structuring a proof in a way that neatly solves the theorem in a more concise way than was thought possible. Other times the beauty comes from building up intricate mathematical machinery, and just when you think things are going to get even more complex, everything falls into place and the solution practically drops out of the proof's structure quite unexpectedly. These are forms of beauty that take intense study and specific knowledge to appreciate.
Experts will also see depth in something that the average person will fail to notice. A good example of this phenomenon happens in video games. Some games have layers of depth in game play that is not at all obvious on a single play-through. Devil May Cry is an old action game from 2001 where you are a half-demon named Dante who fights demons with a sword and guns. At first glance it's a run-of-the-mill action game, but if you spend enough time with it, you'll discover all kinds of expert-level secrets in the game. The enemies and levels are designed so that it's possible to complete every level without ever taking a hit, and the game keeps track of that, giving you bonuses and special rankings for good performance. The holy grail is a perfect SS game where you never take a hit for the entire game and complete each level within its time limit. To achieve this feat, you need to learn special tricks for using your weapons and defeating enemies. The game has a ton of depth that only experts will see and appreciate. Most of the games that are considered the best by expert gamers are like this, and the opinions of the expert audience are important when determining whether a game is good or not.
Comparing Apples and Oranges
Graham moves on to a discussion of how the general public leans in its preferences for art, and how those preferences stem from errors of personal bias and artist's tricks. He claims that good art can't be determined by a vote the way a good apple or a good beach could because the public is easily swayed by branding and advertising. I disagree both with the claim that voting is ineffective in determining if something is good and that apples and beaches are all that different than art.
Regarding voting, it's true that you may not think something is good while the majority of people think it is good, but it's likely that the set of things that come to the top in a vote includes some pretty good stuff. (Let's ignore politicians here because no one's going to agree that that statement holds for them.) Take smart phones as an easy example. People vote for smart phones with their wallet, and the top 10 list of best selling smart phones is dominated by Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi. You may not like iPhones. You may not like Galaxy phones. But it's pretty likely that you'll find a good phone on that list. They all have good performance, good build quality, and good design.
I find voting to be a pretty good guide for finding all kinds of good stuff. It's how I choose books to read on Amazon. I will nearly always pass on a book that gets less than a four-star rating because in my experience, they've been almost universally bad. I have a much better chance getting a good book with a four- or five-star rating, even though the occasional stinker still makes it through. It takes a strong recommendation from someone I trust to convince me to read a three-star rated book, and a rating less than that is out of the question. Life's too short, ya know?
Regarding apples, it seems entirely possible that I would not like an apple that the majority of people vote as being exceptionally good. What if I like sour apples and most people like sweet apples? What if I like my apples tart, covered in cinnamon, and baked in a pie? What if I hate apples? The point is that there are enough kinds of apples in the world that deciding which ones are good isn't all that different than deciding which works of art are good. Reasonable people are going to disagree on what is good art and what is a good apple. It kind of comes down to what tastes good to you, and now we've come full circle.
I Said I'd Talk About Software
All of these ideas about what makes good art or movies or smart phones also applies to software. The definition of good changes slightly because the user of a piece of software likely doesn't care if it took a lot of skill to make nor will it evoke strong emotions of joy or sadness. Maybe it will cause intense frustration, but that shouldn't be a goal. What good software does do is make the user feel highly skilled. It gives the user a great sense of accomplishment because she can do things easily that were difficult or impossible before. It should also be enjoyable to use and help the user feel productive. These things will make the user happy.
Expert users will find elegance and depth in good software. I am continually impressed by the cleanness of features in Firefox and the limitless capabilities of Vim, although I wouldn't say I'm an expert in either, yet. The point is that good software has layers of depth that keep enticing advanced users to explore further and discover new powers to make themselves more awesome. In the end good software, like good art, is still a matter of taste. Some people will like Chrome instead of Firefox. Some people will like Emacs or Sublime instead of Vim. For something to be good, it has to meet the requirements of being high quality and being appealing to an audience, and beyond that people's preferences are going to come down to taste.
So coming back to Graham's article, I think there are ways to determine objectively if art is good, but once those objective criteria are met, we are still left with a wide variety of art. Then it comes down to personal preferences, and different people are going to like different things. Ideally, good art is determined by both objective criteria and taste, and on that we seem to agree.


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