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For the Glazers, the clever trick of football success on a limited budget with high and seemingly ever increasing profits may well coming to an end. Will they spend at the expense of those profits? If they don't, will the success and hence the profits still be achievable?
It's getting harder to square the circle.
Revenue and EBITDA - both down a little
The poor performances in Europe and the domestic cups can be seen in these quarterly figures. Matchday income fell 13% compared to last year as the club played seven home games compared to last season's nine. Of the seven played, two were in the Europa League in front of smaller gates paying lower prices.
Media income fell 19% compared to 2010/11 despite the higher share of the UEFA CL "market pool" this year. The explanation is simply the exit from the Champions League. The impact will be far more severe in the current quarter of course when there will be no CL media income at all compared to the previous year's run to the final.
Commercial income was again the star, with the new contracts signed since last year; DHL, Epson etc and a step up in Nike income and income recognition boosting revenue by 15% compared to 2010/11.
In total, revenue fell 5.8% year-on-year in the quarter and revenue growth for the nine month period was 6.1% (down from 11.9% in the first half of the year). United may be a commercial powerhouse, but old fashioned football success and failure can still have a major impact.
The major fall in operating expenses (down 16.3%) is largely due to the lack of domestic home cup games. The club accounts for the gate sharing for such games as an expense and this season there were no such games.
With revenue down 5.8% and costs only down 4.7%, EBITDA fell 8.4% and for the first nine months of the year was only up 3.3%. There will be a larger fall in Q4.
These falls shouldn't be overplayed, with United still making cash profits before transfers of £85m in the first nine months of the season. That is more than any other English club has made over any twelve month period. The worry for the Glazers, is that the profits are stagnating this year at a time when investment is needed to keep up with City and others, and none of that is good if you hope to float your club on a stock exchange.
Below EBITDA - not much of note
The club made a small £2m profit on player sales during the quarter (Gibson and Ravel Morrison). The amortisation charge (how transfers are "charged" in accounts) was basically unchanged at £9.7m for the three months. To put this in context, the c. £40m annual amortisation charge compares to a figure of £83.8m at free spending City in the last reported season (2010/11).
There was a £4.3m "exceptional" charge during the quarter which the club says related to "professional advisory fees" and the need to top up the Football League pension fund. I suspect the "fees" element accounts for the great majority of this £4.3m and relates to advice on the mooted IPO.
The interest charge is spread evenly over each quarter even though bond interest is paid twice a year in February and August. The club recorded a "gain" of £6.5m as the pound rose against the US dollar, reducing the sterling value of the club's dollar denominated bonds.
Taking all these charges and credits into account, pre-tax profit for the quarter was £2.8m, down from £7.4m last year.
Cash - a lot less money than there used to be
As I always say in these pieces, I do not consider the profit and loss account described above to be particularly informative when looking at football clubs below the EBITDA figure. The cash flow statement is often more informative. Cash flow includes real spending on transfers which are after all cash transactions (the amortisation charge is a significant simplification by contrast). For United, lumpy bond interest payments and bond buybacks are also a fact of life that constrain what the club can spend.
Despite their advantages, cash figures come with a warning however. Football is a seasonal business with season ticket revenue collected in the summer, boosting cash balances. The end of the season also see large TV payments from the Premier League and UEFA. Furthermore, prepayments on sponsorship contracts can lead to large positive and negative swings in cash and at United there are large interest payments in the first and third quarters of each financial year. It should be remembered that United are the only football club to publish quarterly figures (a requirement of the bond issue), all other club accounts are struck at the seasonal high point for cash in the summer.
You can see the volatility in United's quarterly cash flow in the chart below which shows how cash builds up in the fourth quarter and runs down through the rest of the year:
Will they spend?
The big question supporters want answering is not about buybacks or EBITDA, it's about spending to keep the club competitive after a season when the squad was found wanting at home, but especially in Europe. I can't give an answer to whether the club will spend, only the Glazers can, but the very issue raises big questions over their strategy for running the club.
Since the takeover, Fergie's genius has allowed United to consistently win trophies (with a couple of rebuilding dips on the way) whilst keeping the club's wage spending to turnover ratio very low (45.7% so far in 2011/12 for example) and whilst spending very little on transfers (average net spend of £16m per season). This combination of controlled wages and low transfer spending is vital for two reasons. Firstly it theoretically boosts the value of the club (if you look at valuation based on EBITDA). Secondly, it frees up profits to service the enormous debts taken on to buy the club. Since the takeover, 18% of revenue has gone on interest. This has been "affordable" because the club hasn't ever really had to "pay up" in either wages or transfers.
Since 2005 the challenge of achieving this financial balancing act has been aided by a number of factors. In the years immediately after the takeover, the 40%+ ticket price rises were crucial. The Ronaldo windfall in 2009 and, to be fair, the rapid growth in Commercial income in the last two years have also been significant pluses. Now however, the trick is becoming more difficult to pull off.
Bond buybacks and interest have eroded the club's previously huge cash balance. There has been spending (£47m last summer) but not on crucial areas of the pitch (United haven't bought a central midfielder since Ronaldo departed). Major transfers cost money twice over, both driving up wages and demanding immediate cash. Wage inflation and transfer inflation across football remain endemic and the advent of FFP appears not to be having any impact on this.
If United are to strengthen, money will be needed and that means no more bond buybacks. It probably means lower profitability, in at least the short-term, with negative implications for the valuation achievable at any IPO. The alternative may well be under investment and the club going further backwards relative to its main competitors.
The Glazers know their structure hampers the club. There was heavy briefing of journalists in the run up to the aborted IPO process last year, suggesting debt would be paid down from the IPO proceeds to make United more "competitive". If the IPO can't be delivered however, the club is stuck with its debt and the owners will have to accept lower profits or further relative decline. Can they square this circle?


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Thinking of Kentucky? Think again! - 9/11/2016
Spot on Stephanie! I bought a beautiful historic home overlooking the Mississippi River thought it would be wonderful. Although the people seemed very friendly at first. gossip is all they are capable of talking about. Met so many people who can not read or write. So many of residents have been in jail or prison. (Wow) Even wealthy people in this small town are crooks and trashy. Everybody ripped me off! It's not an ignorant generization ITS TRUTH. Don't move to Commonwealth state either. Courts were crooked too!! I'm close to being out of here thank God! [Comment on this Posting]
Kentucky my point of view from experience - 11/9/2015
I have lived in the following counties: Jefferson, Fayette, Grayson, Hardin, Daviess, Warren, Taylor, Adair, Pulaski. Here are the pros and cons from experience.
Jefferson lots of jobs and new businesses, professional but not that personal, lots of activities. School quality depends on neighborhood. High violent crime and outrageous utility rates and insurance premiums.
Fayette similar to Jefferson but with lower utility rates and slightly lower insurance rates.
Grayson is the best of both the big city/small town worlds. The people are nice, professional, friendly but not nosey, helpful, schools are better than average, low crime and well located.
Hardin is a poor, overtaxed county that politics, gossip, some crime is normal. Schools are about average. Locals are rude and not helpful.
Daviess is a decent place with good schools both public and private. Crime is low and utilities are about average. They have interesting activities. Housing costs are lower here.
Warren is similar to Daviess but with more jobs, a few more people, locals are professional, helpful and somewhat friendly. Schools are generally good. Crime is low.
Taylor is a low crime, somewhat friendly and helpful locale with good schools, reasonable housing and utilities rates with some jobs.
Adair is a poor, less friendly, politically charged county with a tiny middle class, a few rich people but most people are poor. Crime is kind of high for the population. Most people are judgemental snobby jerks therefore not helpful especially for people who are from out of town, or does not conform to the stereotypical norms or they just don't like. They would rather call the law on you than ask if you needed help. Also, there few if any employment opportunities here. Most people work out of county. The schools are lousey.
Pulaski is a low crime, friendly, helpful, open minded place with good schools and reasonable housing and utilities costs with activities for the whole family. Jobs are generally available although finding high paying jobs without an advanced degree is more difficult.
I have travelled a lot of places.
Hart Co. I didn't care for it. People were too nosey and gossipy for my tastes and seemed to enjoy hassling me.
Johnson Co. It was a pleasant place. People were helpful and polite.
Green Co. It was a mixed experience. Some people were helpful and polite. Some people were nosey, gossipy and belligerent.
Casey Co. It is ok. People are polite and helpful. Main decent p[Comment on this Posting]
fleming county kentucky - 6/16/2014
fleming county kentucky...how is the cost of living in the area? i just want a peaceful piece of land..i lived in richmond indiana town of 50,000 people..i had my car beat up and other stuff done...i'm just ready to go to the boonies..so my dogs can run of course in a fenced in area..i'm 54 yrs old..retired due to a back injury...i'm from the country growing up...i hate town...so if anyone could tell me about the area...looking to buy a 5 acres tract in fleming county....[Comment on this Posting]
Cave City and Ky in General - 5/30/2012
Kentucky is one of the worst places you can live. I've lived in Edmonton, visited other towns/cities here, and right now am living in Cave City. All places in KY are basically the same.
The people here are TRASH no matter where you go. The people here are really stupid and half can't spell to save their lives. The education systems here is insanely bad so that's why. Almost everyone here is on food stamps, disability, and/or SSI.
Cave City looks like a giant slum. And Cave City people, and KY people in general, LOVE to gossip about people and cause trouble. KY is the worst place I've ever moved to and was the worst mistake I ever made. I'm leaving here ASAP.[Comment on this Posting]
New To Kentucky and loving it. - 12/11/2011
I lived in Texas for 7 years. The actual crime rate is the highest in the US. I was disappointed in the denigration that existed, the saggers, the drugs, violence, and general disrespect of those I lived among. After a few years of perusing many states and cities, I decided it was time to move and buy a house. I did so and thus far have not been disappointed. The tax structure, neighbors, weather, trees, places to go, and shopping opportunities are remarkable. Now I know there are those who don't see the beauty of Kentucky, but then I am retired, and ready to relax at a slower pace of life. I don't have work responsibilities, I don't need to go to bars, and become a social extravert. For retired persons, I feel that Northern Kentucky offers all I could need and want and from what I have experienced here I see nothing to reply in the negative. I think it depends on your age. If you are younger perhaps this is not the place for you. There is always Vegas, California, New York and Florida to be very active and have an active lifestyle. As for me, I am content, happy, and feel I have made a good decision. Having been in the military for 30 years, I have seen enough countries and states to make a prudent decision. I think I made the best decision that meets my needs. Thanks Kentucky.[Comment on this Posting]
Good 'ol Boy Mentality! - 2/24/2011
I sure agree with you! It is definitely a good 'ole mentality especially in the towns closest to Lexington, especially Nicholasville! The old Mayor looked like Boss Hogg & I always prayed if I lived there that I never needed help. When I did need help, it was sure not there. Drug dealers and corruption are the norm and they're spilling over into Lexington which seems to be getting worse than better! It's sad but true.[Comment on this Posting]
HAVING LIVED IN SEVERAL STATES, I FOUND KENTUCKY TO BE THE ONE THAT I WOULD NEVER HAVE CHOSEN TO LEAVE HAD I NOT MET A CANADIAN, MARRIED, AND MADE THE CHOICE TO RESIDE IN CANADA ONCE I RECEIVE MY IMMIGRATION PAPERS. THE VERSATILITY OF KENTUCKY IS AMAZING. I LIVE IN SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY WHERE THE AREA IS GRACED WITH THE MOUNTAINS. IT IS AWESOME FOR HIKING, EVEN TRAILS SIMPLE ENOUGH THAT MY YOUNG GRANDCHILDREN COULD ACCOMPANY ADULTS. CUMBERLAND FALLS, SECOND WIDEST TO NIAGRA FALLS (EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER)AND ONLY NORTH AMERICAN FALLS TO HAVE A MOON BEAM, IS LOCATED NOT FAR FROM WHERE I LIVE. CUMBERLAND FALLS HAS A BEAUTIFUL PARK FOR PICNIC OUTINGS, HIKING, AND EVEN A SMALL BEACH. THE AREA ALSO HAVE HORSEBACK RIDING STABLES, WHICH ALLOW FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TRAIL RIDING RENTALS. MYSELF AND MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY AT DIFFERENT TIMES HAVE ENJOYED THE BEAUTY OF THE MOUNTAINS FROM A HORSE TRAIL. AMAZING. TRAVELING NORTHWARD, YOU GET INTO THE ROLLING LANDS OF BLUEGRASS COUNTRY AND THEN THERE IS LEXINGTON AND LOUISVILLE FOR CITY ATMOSPHERE. ONE OF MY FUTURE NEIGHBORS IN VANCOUVER, CANADA, TOOK A PLEASURE TRIP TO LOUISVILLE THIS PAST SUMMER. SHE AND HER TRAVELING COMPANION COULD NOT STOP RAVING ABOUT THE CLEANLINESS AND THE BEAUTY OF LOUISVILLE. I HAVE VISITED THE PARKS THAT LINE THE RIVER IN LOUISVILLE AND AM IMPRESSED BY THE WAY THE WAY LOUISVILLE HAS CREATED AND MAINTAINS A CLEAN, SAFE AND WONDERFUL FAMILY ENVIRONMENT (AS DOES THE REST OF THE STATE IN MY OPINION). ALL IN ALL, I WAS AND AM IN LOVE WITH KENTUCKY. IT WILL ALWAYS BE MY PLACE TO RETREAT AND REFRESH AMONGST SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GOD GIVEN SETTINGS IN AMERICA. [Comment on this Posting]
What a shame - 9/11/2010
I have recently moved here to the bluegrass state, it's a bueatiful state, everything is so green and freshing to see. I have notice that the crime in Louisville has gone upwards from what the news has said. Another area that I will mention is the area around elizabethtown and that the people don't seem to be that friendly, they seem to be noisey and rude. If your not from here then you have a hard time fitting in. [Comment on this Posting]
Kentucky - 2/24/2010
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I love Western Kentucky! - 1/24/2010
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general information - 11/30/2009
Eastern Kentucky, especially Martin and Floyd Co., is one of the most trashy areas I've ever been in. There is trash all over the sides of the roads, along and in creeks and streams, and just about everywhere you look. They do have "adopt a highway" program for interstate 23, but other than that the place looks like its the trash dump sight for the entire state. It may be a poor area but that is no excuse to live in filth. While I lived there rodents, snakes, and all kinds or insects infested the area due to the filth. This state should be ashamed of itself for not doing more to try to clean the place up. A huge bonfire would do a whole lot of good as a starting point. I can't wait until my job relocates me out of this area. The people are nice for the most part, but they don't seem to care that the place is a dump.[Comment on this Posting]
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If you like to play golf, you should visit Kentucky. It is affordable, accessible, and you can find a great variety of courses between Louisville, Covington, and Lexington.[Comment on this Posting]
Forget Kentucky! Don't move here or you will regre - 5/3/2008
I have had the misfortune of living in Kentucky for the past 10 years. I have lived in three areas, Edmonton, Hardyville, and now Cave City, while having visited other areas as well. Every place in Kentucky is generally the same. The people are really rude unless they think you have money and then they are super nice to you. They are EXTREMELY nosey and ask all sorts of personal questions. Every house we have bought here we have had to have fixed up because people here don't take care of anything, and then every person we had hired ripped us off in one way or another and did a half-assed job to boot. We've gotten to where we fix what we can ourselves, (and we do a much better job than these "professionals.") The people don't care about their appearance and they either wear what they can afford from Army surplus or the Good Will. Most of their money goes towards ciggarettes and alcohol. And it doesn't matter if there are no smoking signs, people here smoke wherever they want. Manners are non-existant and people cough without covering their mouths and I have even seen grown people picking their noses.
If you love animals you will have a hard time seeing the animal abuse that goes on here. People let there dogs and cats run lose, especially in the rural parts, and so they get ran over, and if they live they don't even bother taking them to the vet and the poor animal winds up dying a slow death. There is a LOT of drugs that go on here and if someone here has a pitbull(s) you know for certain they are into drugs. (And there are a LOT of pitbulls here too btw.) The education system is nil. People here, especially in the rural parts, can't hardly read or write and I knew one guy in his 20's who didn't know how to tell time. Most of these people you can't even understand because they don't talk like normal people. Its sad to see the kids here. They act just as dumb and as bad as their parents. And the parents don't teach them anything, not even to look both ways before crossing the street. I've had near misses with kids AND parents numerous times, and then they blame the driver! They let 5 year old kids on ATVs with out any protection whatssoever, never mind the fact that they are on a ATV meant for a teen. That happens a lot, as well as letting little kids deer hunt and chew tobacco. I wouldn't raise my child here, too many bad influences. And once you move here it's hard to get out because people here tend to hire their friends and family instead of "outsiders[Comment on this Posting]
The Bluegrass State - 2/18/2008
Friendly people, beautiful countryside, and peacefull living.[Comment on this Posting]
Kentucky - 1/8/2008
Virtually no quality of life unless you ride horses. Go somewhere else.[Comment on this Posting]
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Raise your family here in Louisville! - 12/25/2007
I am a physician with a pursuit of a Master's. I have lived in NYC, Boston, Philadelphia and the Seattle area. Louisville is the most gracious, friendly, open town I have lived in. I am conservative and it has been a breath of fresh air to live with people who accept differences in people, yet stand firm in their own beliefs. I have experienced the rath of liberalism and their inability to allow differing opinions from their own to coexist. Louisville allows this, while embracing a local heritage, kindness and faith like no other. You can have the large metropolis, the crime, the traffic, the rudeness, the lack of tolerance in the places I have lived! Louisville is a breath of fresh air in a world of compromise![Comment on this Posting]
Not bad. Nice place, nice town, and nice people. - 4/3/2007
I can tell you that this is one of the nicest cities of the whole state. Not a bad place to live, and the people are friendly, there are plenty to do, and lots of places to shop and see. (Lake Cumberland if you get the chance is breath taking.) There are drawbacks as there are with any place. But, I lived there for four years and I liked it for the most part. The summers are kind of hot and extremly humid. ( If you move here do not forget to get a home with a/c.) The jobs aren't that great and don't pay very well unless you have a degree. Then they are still kind of hard to find. (Hope you like long commutes!) If you don't like alot of snow then the winters are nice. Not much snow and ice but still a little cold dropping below freezing a few times. Make sure to secure a job before you move here! Although, the cost of living here is not that bad. I don't have a degree and I had no trouble living in the main part of the city. But, if you can't stand humid weather than don't move here.[Comment on this Posting]
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Good price, includes a free parking, wifi, near city centre
Size45 m²
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- Family/child friendly
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- Parking available
- Smoking allowed
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- Pets allowed
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|Mihovila Gračanina, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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The apartment has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed, and one with a double and a single bed. The open-plan kitchen is compact, but fully equipped and includes a gas stove. It opens on the living area, which is a great place to relax. There is also a double sofa bed. The friendly hosts are happy to provide guests with information about the city and its culture and can help planning visits.
If you have a problem with the TV programs, please contact the owner, Because The TV works great just needs to adjust programs
Zagreb's city centre is a lovely area with many pedestrian streets, lots of shopping and dining, as well as sights. Many of the main landmarks can be easily walked to, such as the Zagreb Cathedral, Stone Gate, and St. Mark's Church.
The apartment is in a peaceful residential area northwest of central Zagreb. Just a few minutes further north are beautiful hills, great for hiking and exploring.
House rulesGuests should contact the host in advance if they will be arriving after 8:00 pm.
A 50% discount applies for children under 12.
Children under 5 stay for free.
Extra guests and pets are not permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with the host.
If guests do not show up on the agreed day, the apartment may be rented to other guests.
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Reviews of this property
Great place just like the description. Very friendly people. The daughter of Diana has welcomed us. If you search a place like this than this is a great deal for this price. Our children had a lovely time with the dogs at the house. Little minor is the humidity in the rooms. Thank you for a lovely time.
Last weekend my son had a judo tournament in Zagreb so i stayed at the appartment of Dijana. It was a most pleasant stay in a nice quit neighboorhood. Just around the corner you can find a backary and a bus stop with wich you can travel to a nearby stationned bus station for 10 Kun ( about 1,30 euro) there you can take tram 11 with the same ticket and in 10 minutes you are in the old centrum of Zagreb. The appartment is clean and complete . My stay at Dijana was just great although it was a petty that my son did not reach a podium place
very satisfied with the stay very welcoming host, I recommend the apartment
hôte très accueillante très satisfaite du séjour, je recommande l appartement
We - 2 adults traveling with a 7 year old - can recommend Dijana's place wholeheartedly. It is about 10 minutes (by car) outside the city centre in a pleasant community and village like surroundings. Shopping is close and everything worked well. The only noise comes from cars traveling down to the main connector to the city when the community wakes up otherwise it was very quiet. Due to a glitch the place was not cleaned when we arrived but Dijana's daughter took care of that while we went shopping, so it was not really a major problem. We had a rental but there was a bus line close to the house that runs in 5 minutes down to the main road from where connection to the city by public transport is easy. We enjoyed our stay and can recommend Dijana's place for somebody whose looking for a nice place not too far from the city.
I'm happy after their stay at Dijany - house in a quiet street off the beaten recommended for people with a car, the conditions as described.
Jestem zadowolony po pobycie u Dijany - dom w spokojnej uliczce na uboczu polecany dla osób z samochodem, warunki zgodne z opisem.
Wonderful 2 weeks in Mihovila Gracanina, amazing apartman.. Thank to Dijana and her family for all..
Sincerly hoping to come back next year !!
A small but comfortable apartment in the house Sutarain. Very welcoming hosts, who are always helpful and tried that one feels comfortable with you. The e-mail communication was flawless. Despite the absence of the hostess was handed over and the return of the apartment keys and a brief introduction to the apartment including the free Wi-Fi access provided smoothly. For guests arriving by car there is a garage available, which is guarded by two very well erzognen, loving dogs. Conclusion: We would not hesitate to stay at Dijana & Co..
Eine kleines aber komfortables Apartment im Sutarain des Hauses.
Sehr herzliche Gastgeber, die stets hilfsbereit und bemüht sind, dass man sich bei Ihnen wohlfühlt. Die Kommunikation per Mail war einwandfrei.
Trotz der Abwesenheit der Gastgeberin erfolgte die Übergabe & Rückgabe der Appartmentschlüssel sowie eine kurze Einweisung in die Wohnung u.a. zum kostenlosen zur Verfügung gestellten WLAN Zugang reibungslos. Für Gäste, die mit einem PKW anreisen steht eine Garage zu Verfügung, die von zwei sehr gut erzognen, liebevollen Hunden behütet wird. Fazit: Wir würden jederzeit wieder bei Dijana & Co. übernachten.
The accomodation is clean, spacious and the beds are good. Dijana is a very friendly and helpful lady, and we could even put our car on the premises.
A bakary is nearby (cash only), and the street is a lovely small street were all neighbors know eachother. We had a great stay and would definitely return next time.
Our staying in the apartment of Dijana was very nice. It was a nice and friendly welcome. The apartment was good and clean and quiet. We will real speaking positive about this apartment to our family and friends. We say thank you Dijana.
Greetings Ergün and Jane
Very nice apartment in a quiet part of Zagreb, but still only 10 minutes to the city center. Lots of room, great bed, great, Schönn training-kitchen and nice bathroom. In addition, the landlord has nice and handy insider tips. Likewise, there are two lovable dogs. A really great visit at a very good price ...
Sehr schöne Wohnung in einem ruhigen Teil Zagrebs, aber dennoch nur 10 Minuten bis in die Innenstadt.
Sehr viel Platz, großes Bett, große, schönn eigerichtete Küche und schönes Bad.
Zudem ist die Vermieterin nett und hat Tipps zur Stadt parat. Ebenso gibt es zwei liebenswerte Hunde.
Ein wirklich toller Besuch zu einem sehr guten Preis...
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Smokies Report 8/18
It has been a very busy and long summer. I haven't been trout fishing since an early May outing to the Clinch, and I haven't been fishing in general since a bluegill trip on June 15th. Work obligations, family stuff, and a new house (honey-do's) have prevented me from getting out at all this year. So, when the wife suggested we send the kids to the grandparents house Saturday afternoon and we spend some time in the park I jumped at the chance. I elected to go to a small stream that was paralleled by a decent trail for a good ways so she could tag along as I fished. I honestly did not expect to catch anything, nor did I plan to spend too much time fishing as I wanted to spend additional time with her on this outing. Due to the amount of bag worms I saw in the trees I started off with a green weenie, but the water was so skinny I was having some difficulty presenting it properly. I went to switch to a yellow parachute Adams.... crap, didn't reload my fly box from my February outing. If there were a blue quill, quill Gordon, or BWO hatch I was prepared. Thankfully, I found a #16 Thunderhead and tied it on. Surprisingly, I started picking up some strikes. However, the time away from the water had significantly reduced my reaction time. After about 5 missed strikes I finally got dialed in and began picking up fish. I continued working my way up the small stream hitting every pocket, run, and eddy with what I would call good success. I continued until the stream began to veer away from the trail and I chose to call it a day.
My fishing time only lasted a little over an hour, but I picked up fantastic numbers in that short time. Granted they were all bows and ranged from about 7" to around 2", however it was awesome to feel a tug on the end of the line.
It was a beautiful day to be outside, and I could not have asked for a better fishing companion for the day. We had the stream and trail entirely to ourselves, which was a bit surprising based on the number of fishermen we saw along the road on the drive in. Hope others on the board were able to get out and enjoy the amazing day.
Until next time, tight lines and God bless.
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Glad you were finally able to get out
Looks like you had a great time catching fish and hanging with your honey
One thing is apparent from your report though - You need to put those grandparents to work more often, and maybe need to restock your fly box. Also a camera would be nice
I myself have been blessed to spend 5 of the last 8 days in the Park and have been grinning ear to ear
My poor wife was about at her breaking point last night after a long day taking the twins to Johnson City to visit family. Sam was throwing a tantrum for the umpteen time, and she looked over at me like she was going to lose it. I just smiled and grabbed Sam, and told her to take a well deserved break. She jealously looked over at me to which I could only resond, "The Smokies has refreshed my soul, and you need to get up there more with me. I feel like I can pretty much deal with anything right now"
Get back out there soon, you won't regret it. And I can remember my first 5 years of home ownership were filled with tons of projects to improve the house. The next 5 years were filled with projects to minimize upkeep, and to get me more time in the Smokies
They had some good stuff on sale for 30% off too. Big Agnes Bags, Pads, Tents, etc. Apparently Big Agnes is changing colors again, and therefore all things must go!
I agree, it is definitely very rejuvenating. And having a wife that enjoys being out there with me is truly a blessing.
My cheap Olympus crapped out on me after my son used it to take about a million pictures of each of his hotwheels, legos, etc. I took my D90, but left it with the wife while I was fishing expecting her to take pictures of whatever. She never even took it out of the case.... I borrowed my inlaws P&S, but was so unimpressed with the picture quality I didn't post any. I am actually searching for a good replacement small camera that has manual control functionality. I may start another thread in a few days about that in the photography section.
I was just looking to get out with my wife and test out some new gear I recently purchased (Osprey Stratos 24), and maybe catch a few fish on the side. I would call it a huge success!
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I thought she was a spinster,' one critic said of Carson. 'What's she so worried about genetics for?'Jersey Department of Agriculture, "In any large scale pest program, we are immediately confronted with the objection of a vociferous, misinformed group of nature-balancing, organic gardening, bird-loving, unreasonable citizenry that has not been convinced of the important place of agricultural chemicals in our economy." Other literature accused Carson variously of being "a priestess of nature," "a bird-lover," and a member of some mystical cult. An official with the Federal Pest Control Review Board drew laughter from his audience when he remarked, "I thought she was a spinster. What's she so worried about genetics for?"
Carson's book is a carefully researched argument for what she passionately believed to be the public good.was writing hers. The two scientists held similar ideas about the dangers posed by unrestrained chemical use. Impeccably scientific in his approach, Rudd nonetheless ran into trouble publishing his book (Pesticides and the Living Landscape). The manuscript went through endless reviews, before finally seeing publication in 1964. But at a price for Rudd: He lost a promotion, and was removed from his position at the California Agricultural Experiment Station.
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Rick Axtell credits a trip he made to Bangladesh when he was a student at Mississippi College with forever changing the course of his life. Axtell spent the summer of 1976 serving as a Baptist Student Union missionary in Bangladesh during a time of famine.
"I looked into the eyes of fellow human beings who were starving to death," Axtell recalls. "The experience was life-changing and determined the course of my life and teaching more than anything else."
Haunted by the suffering he saw, Axtell dedicated his life to researching issues of poverty, hunger, and homelessness, and to teaching others about these issues not just in the classroom, but also through life-changing, first-hand experiences.
Axtell earned his master's degree and Ph.D. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Deeply concerned about the issues of hunger and homelessness, Axtell served as director of Louisville United Against Hunger and as a case manager in homeless shelters. He has studied the effects of poverty, hunger, and violence in Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and India, as well as in the United States.
Today, Axtell is the chaplain and associate professor of religion at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. As a part of their coursework, students in Axtell's Studies in Ethics: Poverty and Homelessness class spend a weekend living in a homeless shelter, eating and sleeping alongside homeless people from all walks of life, including the mentally ill, recovering drug addicts, single mothers with children, and the working poor.
"Nothing is more important for developing compassion than an experiential understanding of what others go through," Axtell says. "Books are powerful and important, but putting a face on an issue engenders caring. Students come away feeling the pain of others with new sensitivity. The experience teaches them not only about the shelter system and the homeless, but also about themselves."
Axtell also leads students on immersive trips to Nicaragua and Mexico, where the students live in poverty stricken villages, most without electricity or running water, and work in the coffee fields alongside the village residents.
"These experiences raise questions about what kind of people students want to be in a world of seemingly intractable problems. As my students have played with children of the municipal dump in Managua, harvested coffee in a mountain cooperative, interviewed survivors of a massacre in Mexico, or stayed overnight in Louisville homeless shelters, I've known that the resulting questions would fuel ongoing commitments to make a difference in the world."
His students appreciate Axtell's unique approach; he was listed in the 2012 book, The Best 300 Professors, which honored professors from across the nation whose students recognized them as inspiring educators.
"My vision as an educator, inside and outside the classroom, has been to ease students across the boundaries of their comfort zones, so that they become committed to finding compassionate solutions to their generation's most pressing problems. No one can be quite the same after looking into the eyes of the unfamiliar 'Other,' the suffering 'Other,' and finding there a new connection, a new question, a new path, a new world. This is education."


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Cramer Quick Take: Don't Buy Into the Fiscal Cliff Deal
NEW YORK (TheStreet) --With the fiscal cliff adverted, at least for now, and the markets rallying on the news, should investors be joining the party? Jim Cramer told Lindsey Bell at TheStreet.com Monday that he is not buying into the rally.
Cramer said the important takeaways from the latest budget deal are that, first, capital gains and dividend taxes will remain at reasonable levels, and, second, the markets now have at least a little certainty going forward.That said, Cramer noted earnings may be somewhat disappointing this quarter, and as a general rule he's never a buyer into 2% or 3% market rally.
Instead, Cramer said he's using the market's recent strength to tidy up his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS, and is selling losers so he can be ready for what comes next. He told investors not to obsess over the pending debt ceiling debate in Washington as that deal will also likely be as unexciting as this one.
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Costly errors persist in area
If we all had the "disposable income" our area municipal governments do, we would not have to worry about turning the Western New York economy around.
Think about recent spending sprees – that were not mandated or needed – by municipalities that have been recently approved:
Forestville gave its new employee a $2 an hour raise to run the streets department even though Charles Brewster has no previous experience.
At its organizational meeting, the town of Dunkirk gave its employees a 3 percent raise even though major employers in the area are shutting down.
That same town also is preparing to renovate its town hall even though it has other options.
The city of Dunkirk has increased its rate of pay for its new fiscal affairs officer when compared to the previous candidate. It also increased – by a large amount last year – the cost of its attorney by about 180 percent.
Fredonia purchased $98,000 worth of water from Dunkirk when nobody was looking.
The village of Silver Creek – population of 2,700 and decreasing – is looking for a new police officer because the officials claim they are "understaffed." After the word on Petri's, shouldn't the village rethink any spending?
When individuals manage household finances, there are consequences to overspending. You could lose your house, car or file bankruptcy.
In government, however, those consequences are much different. There are no rules because it is not the trustees' money.
When you overspend, you simply blame someone else for boneheaded decisions, then you raise taxes. When you raise taxes, however, you hurt your biggest contributors – businesses and community residents.
No matter how bad things have gotten in northern Chautauqua County over the last 40 years with layoffs and industrial crises, residents can count on government to keep their machines at full throttle, even if there are better and more efficient ways of delivering services residents need.
Continued poor decisions, even 3 percent pay raises, are not acceptable in this economic climate. These workers should feel lucky to have a job and benefits, not bemoan what they are earning.
All area leaders need to work together – across borders – to find solutions to these problems.
Thinking a building renovation in a small town or the addition of a police officer in a shrinking village is needed proves the disregard officials have for those they are supposed to represent. Our region is reaching a tipping point.
Leadership has been cowardly to change or stand up for what is right. Each new budget boards approve, it is a step in the wrong direction. It keeps the region on the same path that produces the same results.
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The Black-billed Capercaillie, or Spotted Capercaille,[2] (Tetrao parvirostris) is a large grouse species closely related to the more widespread Western Capercaillie. It is a sedentary species which breeds in the Larch taiga forests of eastern Russia as well as parts of northern Mongolia and China.
The appearance of the male Black-billed Capercaillie is the similar to that of its western counterpart, except that it is slightly smaller, has a smaller bill, slightly longer tail, and a shorter beak. The Black-billed is also more predominantly black, and there are large white spots at the tips of the uppertail coverts and on wings. The appearance of the female is similar to that of its western counterpart, except that it is greyer with more uniformly scaled underparts, lacks a rusty unmarked breast area, and has more noticeable white spots on wings. The call is a crackling noise. In the far west of its range the Black-billed Capercaillie has been known to hybridise with the Western Capercaillie.
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Supt. Ron Jacobson informed the Herreid School Board at their Feb. 11 meeting about the South Dakota Health Alert Network (SDHAN), a web-based and highly reliable persistent messaging and alerting system that utilizes e-mail, fax, phone (land lines and cell), pages and text messaging systems to provide timely alert messages to their registered users.
In the event of a disaster or a terrorist attack that would threaten the health and welfare of South Dakota citizens, including students, a fast, efficient and reliable communication is very essential to get the word out to the people in the state. Information that is provided in a quick and timely manner will assist in keeping all the people safe.
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First responders, healthcare professionals and other related personnel that support emergency preparedness and disaster response are the main target groups for the SDHAN. These individuals are invited to register for membership to the South Dakota Health Alert Network.
This network would be an asset for schools in South Dakota to assist in keeping children safe in the school systems.
The Herreid School Board has interviewed two candidates for the Superintendent position, and plans to interview more applicants in the future. Supt. Jacobson is retiring at the end of the current school year.
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• Learned that a mock disaster training is being discussed to take place in the area at a future date.
• Announced that April Madden, elementary teacher at Herreid School, is the district representative for the District Teacher of the Year.
• Heard that Preschool screening will be held at Herreid School on March 1st.
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Hitting home
The Columbus Dispatch - June 29, 2012 01:01 PM
Soft-spoken left back Shaun Francis was hardly the most vocal, visible or talented player in the Crew locker room, but don't think his departure was met with shrugs by his teammates.
Francis, waived on Wednesday in part to open an international roster spot, was well-liked and a close friend of several teammates. His absence still weighed on them today, a day before Western Conference rival Real Salt Lake visits Crew Stadium.
"It hit home," defender Julius James said. "I'm a guy that's been shafted by some other teams and to see a guy who is a pretty good friend have to move on is a shock. Shaun is one of the greatest guys. You wonder how things can happen to such nice people, but you have to take your emotions out and remember it's a business. It just sucks to say that. But when one door closes, another door opens. Shaun is going to do well somewhere but probably not in MLS, because it's so tough for someone from another country."
Francis, a three-year veteran who lost his starting spot to Nemanja Vukovic, was waived in part to open an international roster spot for a designated player. His former teammates understood the reasoning. Uncertainty always permeates MLS locker rooms in the final week of June. July 1 is the date semi-guaranteed contracts become guaranteed. In the days before, teams must make tough decisions about who is expendable and whether they want a player's salary on their books for the rest of the season.
"It came as a big surprise and even though the last couple of days we heard some rumbling around the locker room that definitely sent a message," defender Josh Williams said. "You know you can't have any down time. You have to be on top of your game all the time. If you're not, someone else is going to step in."
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--Costa Rican forward Jairo Arrieta arrived last night with his family and practiced with the Crew at Obetz. Arrieta spent some time in Columbus earlier this month after he was signed in April and said he and his family had lined up a place to live in New Albany but are staying in a hotel for now. He will be eligible to play July 8 at Montreal. He scored multiple goals in practice today, coach Robert Warzycha said. "I am very happy to be here," Arrieta said. It's time to work hard and do what I do."
--Danny O'Rourke is likely to return to the midfield against Real Salt Lake after missing three games with an ankle injury. James, who started his first MLS game of the season on Saturday at Chicago, will likely pair with Josh Williams in the central defense.
--Warzycha has yet to use forwards Aaron Schoenfeld and Emilio Renteria together in the starting lineup, but the pair spent some time playing together today. "Maybe it's time," said Warzycha, who was unsure if Milo Mirosevic (groin) would return to the lineup.
--Salt Lake captain Kyle Beckerman will miss Saturday's game because of yellow-card accumulation.
--Crew general manager Mark McCullers said the Crew is "in the heat of the moment" of its designated player search but offered a few minutes of congratulations to former MLS MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Schelotto, a star for the Crew from 2007-11, will begin his pro coaching career next month when he takes over as head coach of Lanus of Argentina. "I am extremely happy for him," McCullers said. "It's a great fit for him. Lanus is a club that does very well in the first division but it's not Boca Juniors where if he doesn't win his first six games he's going to get fired. It's great for us because the relationship with him is still there and now we're going to have a great relationship with another club."
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Here's a fantastic way to add fresh spring veggies to your diet. Featuring a trio of bright vegetables, rice and chicken, this makes a perfect one-dish meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken, squash, onion and carrot in butter for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink; drain. Add the spinach, garlic, salt, thyme and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer.
- Stir in rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in lemon juice. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Garden Vegetable & Chicken Skillet in Simple & Delicious March/April 2010, p13
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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2012
"OMG this was soooo good I used chicken broth instead of water yummmm"
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2012
"My husband and I were very skeptical because putting this together it didn't look very good. But it was delicious and my husband doesn't even care for squash. It was a little runny so maybe next time I would add less water, and maybe try the chicken broth like the other person did. Always a success when I can get him to eat veggies and he gives the okay I can make it again!"
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2012
"Very tasty! I changed the 1 cup water to 1 cup chicken broth plus 1/2 cup water!"


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French social commentator and political thinker
Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (18 January 1689 – 10 February 1755), also known as Charles de Montesquieu, was a French political thinker who lived during the Enlightenment and is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers.
- If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.
- As quoted in A Dictionary of Thoughts : Being a Cyclopedia of Laconic Quotations from the Best Authors, Both Ancient and Modern (1891) edited by Tryon Edwards.
Lettres Persanes (Persian Letters, 1721)Edit
- Not to be loved is a misfortune, but it is an insult to be loved no longer.
- No. 3.
- [The Ottoman Empire] whose sick body was not supported by a mild and regular diet, but by a powerful treatment, which continually exhausted it.
- No. 19.
- [The Pope] will make the king believe that three are only one, that the bread he eats is not bread...and a thousand other things of the same kind.
- No. 24.
- I can assure you that no kingdom has ever had as many civil wars as the kingdom of Christ.
- No. 29.
- Do you think that God will punish them for not practicing a religion which he did not reveal to them?
- No. 35.
- In France there are three kinds of professions: the church, the sword, and the long robe. Each hath a sovereign contempt for the other two. For example, a man who ought to be despised only for being a fool is often so because he is a lawyer.
- No. 44
- People here argue about religion interminably, but it appears that they are competing at the same time to see who can be the least devout.
- No. 46.
- Oh, how empty is praise when it reflects back to its origin!
- No. 50.
- Christians are beginning to lose the spirit of intolerance which animated them: experience has shown the error of the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, and of the persecution of those Christians in France whose belief differed a little from that of the king. They have realized that zeal for the advancement of religion is different from a due attachment to it; and that in order to love it and fulfill its behests, it is not necessary to hate and persecute those who are opposed to it.
- No. 60.
- And yet there is nothing so badly imagined: nature seems to have provided, that the follies of men should be transient, but they by writing books render them permanent. A fool ought to content himself with having wearied those who lived with him: but he is for tormenting future generations; he is desirous that his folly should triumph over oblivion, which he ought to have enjoyed as well as his grave; he is desirous that posterity should be informed that he lived, and that it should be known for ever that he was a fool.
- Commonly paraphrased as "An author is a fool who, not content with having bored those who have lived with him, insists on boring future generations".
- No. 66.
- "Of all kind of authors there are none I despise more than compilers, who search every where for shreds of other men's works, which they join to their own, like so many pieces of green turf in a garden: they are not at all superior to compositors in a printing house, who range the types, which, collected together, make a book, towards which they contribute nothing but the labours of the hand. I would have original writers respected, and it seems to me a kind of profanation to take those pieces from the sanctuary in which they reside, and to expose them to a contempt they do not deserve. When a man hath nothing new to say, why does not he hold his tongue? What business have we with this double employment?"
- No. 66.
- I write to thee on this subject, [friend], because I am angry at a book which I have just left, which is so large, that it seems to contain universal science, but it hath almost split my head, without teaching me anything.
- No. 66.
- Life was given to me as a favor, so I may abandon it when it is one no longer.
- No. 76.
- I acknowledge that history is full of religious wars: but we must distinguish; it is not the multiplicity of religions which has produced wars; it is the intolerant spirit animating that which believed itself in the ascendant.
- No. 86.
- There are only two cases in which war is just: first, in order to resist the aggression of an enemy, and second, in order to help an ally who has been attacked.
- No. 95.
- There is only one thing that can form a bond between men, and that is gratitude...we cannot give someone else greater power over us than we have ourselves.
- No. 104.
- I have read descriptions of Paradise that would make any sensible person stop wanting to go there.
- No. 125.
De l'Esprit des Lois (The Spirit of the Laws, 1748)Edit
- Better it is to say that the government most comformable to nature is that which best agrees with the humor and disposition of the people in whose favor it is established.
- Book I, Chapter 3.
- The public business must be carried on with a certain motion, neither too quick nor too slow.
- Book II, Chapter 2.
- Honor sets all the parts of the body politic in motion, and by its very action connects them; thus each individual advances the public good, while he only thinks of promoting his own interest.
- Book III, Chapter 7 (See also; Adam Smith and the Invisible hand..).
- It is not the young people that degenerate; they are not spoiled till those of maturer age are already sunk into corruption.
- Book IV, Chapter 5.
- At our coming into the world, we contract an immense debt to our country, which we can never discharge.
- Book V, Chapter 3.
- The wickedness of mankind makes it necessary for the law to suppose them better than they really are.
- Book VI, Chapter 17.
- Les républiques finissent par le luxe; les monarchies, par la pauvreté.
- Translation: Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.
- Book VII, Chapter 4.
- La corruption de chaque gouvernement commence presque toujours par celle des principes.
- Translation: The deterioration of a government begins almost always by the decay of its principles.
- Book VIII, Chapter 1.
- It is difficult for the united states to be all of equal power and extent.
- Book IX, Chapter 3.
- La société est l'union des hommes, et non pas les hommes...
- There is no word that has admitted of more various significations, and has made more different impressions on human minds, than that of Liberty. Some have taken it for a facility of deposing a person on whom they had conferred a tyrannical authority; others for the power of choosing a person whom they are obliged to obey; others for the right of bearing arms, and of being thereby enabled to use violence, others in fine for the privilege of being governed by a native of their own country or by their own laws.
Some have annexed this name to one form of government, in exclusion of others: Those who had a republican taste, applied it to this government; those who liked a monarchical state, gave it to monarchies. Thus they all have applied the name of liberty to the government most conformable to their own customs and inclinations: and as in a republic people have not so constant and so present a view of the instruments of the evils they complain of, and likewise as the laws seem there to speak more, and the executors of the laws less, it is generally attributed to republics, and denied to monarchies. In fine as in democracies the people seem to do very near whatever they please, liberty has been placed in this sort of government, and the power of the people has been confounded with their liberty.
- Book XI, Chapter 3.
- Liberty is the right of doing whatever the laws permit.
- Book XI, Chapter 3.
- Democratic and aristocratic states are not in their own nature free. Political liberty is to be found only in moderate governments; and even in these it is not always found. It is there only when there is no abuse of power. But constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go. Is it not strange, though true, to say that virtue itself has need of limits?
- To prevent this abuse, it is necessary from the very nature of things that power should be a check to power. A government may be so constituted, as no man shall be compelled to do things to which the law does not oblige him, nor forced to abstain from things which the law permits.
- Book XI, Chapter 4.
- When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty; because apprehensions may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws, to execute them in a tyrannical manner.
- Book XI, Chapter 6.
- This punishment of death is the remedy, as it were, of a sick society.
- Book XII, Chapter 4.
- The laws do not take upon them to punish any other than overt acts.
- Book XII, Chapter 11.
- The public revenues are a portion that each subject gives of his property, in order to secure or enjoy the remainder.
- Book XIII, Chapter 1.
- Politics are a smooth file, which cuts gradually, and attains its end by slow progression.
- Book XIV, Chapter 13
- Slavery, properly so called, is the establishment of a right which gives to one man such a power over another as renders him absolute master of his life and fortune. The state of slavery is in its own nature bad. It is neither useful to the master nor to the slave; not to the slave, because he can do nothing through a motive of virtue; nor to the master, because by having an unlimited authority over his slaves he insensibly accustoms himself to the want of all moral virtues, and thence becomes fierce, hasty, severe, choleric, voluptuous, and cruel. … where it is of the utmost importance that human nature should not be debased or dispirited, there ought to be no slavery. In democracies, where they are all upon equality; and in aristocracies, where the laws ought to use their utmost endeavors to procure as great an equality as the nature of the government will permit, slavery is contrary to the spirit of the constitution: it only contributes to give a power and luxury to the citizens which they ought not to have.
- Book XV, Chapter 1.
- I would as soon say that religion gives its professors a right to enslave those who dissent from it, in order to render its propagation more easy.
This was the notion that encouraged the ravagers of America in their iniquity. Under the influence of this idea they founded their right of enslaving so many nations; for these robbers, who would absolutely be both robbers and Christians, were superlatively devout.
Louis XIII was extremely uneasy at a law by which all the negroes of his colonies were to be made slaves; but it being strongly urged to him as the readiest means for their conversion, he acquiesced without further scruple.
- Book XV, Chapter 4
- De petits esprits exagèrent trop l'injustice que l'on fait aux Africains.
- Weak minds exaggerate too much the injustice done to the Africans.
- XV Ch. 5 Montesquieu precedes the following statement with several others thereby making the statement sarcastic or satirical when read in context, lampooning the attitudes of the supporters of slavery:
- Were I to vindicate our right to make slaves of the negroes, these should be my arguments:
- The Europeans, having extirpated the Americans, were obliged to make slaves of the Africans, for clearing such vast tracts of land.
- Sugar would be too dear if the plants which produce it were cultivated by any other than slaves.
- These creatures are all over black, and with such a flat nose that they can scarcely be pitied.
- It is hardly to be believed that God, who is a wise Being, should place a soul, especially a good soul, in such a black ugly body.
- It is so natural to look upon color as the criterion of human nature, that the Asiatics, among whom eunuchs are employed, always deprive the blacks of their resemblance to us by a more opprobrious distinction.
- The color of the skin may be determined by that of the hair, which, among the Egyptians, the best philosophers in the world, was of such importance that they put to death all the red-haired men who fell into their hands.
- The negroes prefer a glass necklace to that gold which polite nations so highly value. Can there be a greater proof of their wanting common sense?
- It is impossible for us to suppose these creatures to be men, because, allowing them to be men, a suspicion would follow that we ourselves are not Christians.
- Weak minds exaggerate too much the wrong done to the Africans. For were the case as they state it, would the European powers, who make so many needless conventions among themselves, have failed to enter into a general one, in behalf of humanity and compassion?
- Montesquieu proceeds in Ch. 6 to state: "It is time to inquire into the true origins of the right of slavery. It ought to be founded on the nature of things; let us see if there be any cases where it can be derived thence..." he then examines systems of despotism which result in various levels of contractual slavery, and in Ch. 7 concludes:
- There are countries where the excess of heat enervates the body, and renders men so slothful and dispirited that nothing but the fear of chastisement can oblige them to perform any laborious duty: slavery is there more reconcilable to reason; and the master being as lazy with respect to his sovereign as his slave is with regard to him, this adds a political to a civil slavery.
Aristotle endeavors to prove that there are natural slaves; but what he says is far from proving it. If there be any such, I believe they are those of whom I have been speaking. [Those who accept it as a contractual arrangement, in a general system of despotism.]
But as all men are born equal, slavery must be accounted unnatural, though in some countries it be founded on natural reason; and a wide difference ought to be made between such countries, and those in which even natural reason rejects it, as in Europe, where it has been so happily abolished.
- There are countries where the excess of heat enervates the body, and renders men so slothful and dispirited that nothing but the fear of chastisement can oblige them to perform any laborious duty: slavery is there more reconcilable to reason; and the master being as lazy with respect to his sovereign as his slave is with regard to him, this adds a political to a civil slavery.
- Montesquieu proceeds in Ch. 6 to state: "It is time to inquire into the true origins of the right of slavery. It ought to be founded on the nature of things; let us see if there be any cases where it can be derived thence..." he then examines systems of despotism which result in various levels of contractual slavery, and in Ch. 7 concludes:
- Mankind by their industry, and by the influence of good laws, have rendered the earth more proper for their abode.
- Book XVIII, Chapter 7.
- The culture of lands requires the use of money.
- Book XVIII, Chapter 15.
- The prejudices of superstition are superior to all others, and have the strongest influence on the human mind.
- Book XVIII, Chapter 18.
- I shall be obliged to wander to the right and to the left, that I may investigate and discover the truth.
- Book XIX, Chapter 1.
- Liberty itself has appeared intolerable to those nations who have not been accustomed to enjoy it.
- Book XIX, Chapter 2.
- Vanity is as advantageous to a government as pride is dangerous.
- Book XIX, Chapter 9.
- [Britain is] a nation that may be justly called a republic, disguised under the form of a monarchy.
- Book XIX, Chapter 68.
- Fain would I glide down a gentle river, but I am carried away by a torrent.
- Book XX, Chapter 1.
- The avarice of nations makes them quarrel for the movables of the whole universe.
- Book XX, Chapter 23.
- The history of commerce is that of the communication of the people.
- Book XXI, Chapter 5.
- Slowness is frequently the cause of much greater slowness.
- Book XXI, Chapter 6.
- The first Greeks were all pirates.
- Book XXI, Chapter 7.
- Great commanders write their actions with simplicity; because they receive more glory from facts than from words.
- Book XXI, Chapter 11.
- The compass opened, if I may so express myself, the universe.
- Book XXI, Chapter 21.
- Money is a sign which represents the value of all merchandise.
- Book XXII, Chapter 2.
- I shall ever repeat it, that mankind are governed not by extremes, but by principles of moderation.
- Book XXII, Chapter 22.
- Men who have absolutely nothing, such as beggars, have many children.
- Book XXIII, Chapter 11.
- There are countries where a man is worth nothing; there are others where he is worth less than nothing.
- Book XXIII, Chapter 17.
- It is a misfortune to human nature, when religion is given by a conqueror. The Mahometan religion, which speaks only by the sword, acts still upon men with that destructive spirit with which it was founded.
- Book XXIV, Chapter 4.
- Les hommes, fripons en détail, sont en gros de très honnêtes gens.
- Translation: Men, who are rogues individually, are in the mass very honorable people.
- Book XXV, Chapter 2.
- Christianity stamped its character on jurisprudence; for empire has ever a connection with the priesthood.
- Book XXIX, Chapter 20.
- The alms given to a naked man in the street do not fulfil the obligations of the state, which owes to every citizen a certain subsistence, a proper nourishment, convenient clothing, and a kind of life not incompatible with health.
- Book XXIX, Chapter 29.
- Nothing is a greater obstacle to our progress in knowledge, then a bad performance of a celebrated author; because, before we instruct we must begin with undeceiving.
- Book XXX, Chapter 15.
- Very good laws may be ill timed.
- Book XXXI, Chapter 21.
Pensées DiversesEdit
- La raillerie est un discours en faveur de son esprit contre son bon naturel.
- Translation: Raillery is a mode of speaking in favor of one's wit at the expense of one's better nature.
- Le succès de la plupart des choses dépend de savoir combien il faut de temps pour réussir.
- Translation: The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed.
- J'ai toujours vu que, pour réussir dans le monde, il fallait avoir l'air fou et être sage.
- Horace et Aristote nous ont déjà parlé des vertus de leurs pères, et des vices de leur temps, et les auteurs de siècle en siècle nous en ont parlé de même. S'ils avaient dit vrai, les hommes seraient à présent des ours.
- Translation: Horace and Aristotle told us of the virtues of their fathers, and the vices of their own time, and authors down through the centuries have told us the same. If they were right, men would now be bears.
Pensées et Fragments Inédits de Montesquieu (1899)Edit
- If I knew of something that could serve my nation but would ruin another, I would not propose it to my prince, for I am first a man and only then a Frenchman...because I am necessarily a man, and only accidentally am I French.
- You have to study a great deal to know a little.
- Power ought to serve as a check to power.
- As quoted in Hostile Takeover (2004) by S. Andrew Swann; no earlier occurences of this phrasing have been located (that's not true: see "it is necessary from the very nature of things that power should be a check to power" Book XI, Chapter 4 at http://socserv2.socsci.mcmaster.ca/econ/ugcm/3ll3/montesquieu/spiritoflaws.pdf as well as above). But see however De l'Esprit des Lois, Book V, Chapter 14: "One must give one power a ballast, so to speak, to put it in a position to resist another."
- Government should be set up so that no man need be afraid of another.
- As quoted in Preface of Encyclopedia of Philosophy for Smartphones and Mobile Devices (2007) by MobileReference; this is the earliest occurence of such phrasing, and might be a paraphrase of a translation or a summary of Montesquieu's ideas (Yawn: "It is requisite the government be so constituted as one man need not be afraid of another" at Book XI, Chapter 6, same link as for the previous quotation).
- There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law.
- As quoted in With Prejudice : The Perspective of an Acquitted Defendent (2010) by Vicky Gallas; no earlier occurence of this phrasing has been located (Well, "Il n'y a point de plus cruelle tyrannie que celle que l'on exerce à l'ombre des lois et avec les couleurs de la justice" i.e. "There is no crueller tyranny than that which is exerted under the shadow of the law and with the colors of justice." in Chap. XIV of "Considérations sur les causes de la grandeur des Romains et de leur décadence").
Quotes about MontesquieuEdit
- In recent times it has been held by many economists that the rate of current saving determined the supply of free capital, that the rate of current investment governed the demand for it, and that the rate of interest was, so to speak, the equilibrating price-factor determined by the point of intersection of the supply curve of savings and the demand curve of investment. But if aggregate saving is necessarily and in all circumstances exactly equal to aggregate investment, it is evident that this explanation collapses. We have to search elsewhere for the solution. I find it in the idea that it is the function of the rate of interest to preserve equilibrium, not between the demand and the supply of new capital goods, but between the demand and the supply of money, that is to say between the demand for liquidity and the means of satisfying this demand. I am here returning to the doctrine of the older, pre-nineteenth century economists. Montesquieu, for example, saw this truth with considerable clarity,— Montesquieu who was the real French equivalent of Adam Smith, the greatest of your economists, head and shoulders above the physiocrats in penetration, clear-headedness and good sense (which are the qualities an economist should have). But I must leave it to the text of this book to show how in detail all this works out.
- John Maynard Keynes (1939), Preface to the French Edition of The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money


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A WATCH that was customised for Leander Club to commemorate winning 99 Olympic medals has been stolen.
The timepiece, which is worth almost Ł4,000, was taken after its locked cabinet in the foyer of the club was forced open on Monday evening. Police are investigating.
The limited editition watch, which was manufactured by Henley company Bremont, is an ALT1-C model with a blue leather strap. It has a stroke-rate counter and a Leander Hippo logo on the face. A unique movement number, 11394, can be seen through the glass on the back. Only 99 versions of this model have been made.
A Bremont spokeswoman said: "We believe this piece will be extremely difficult to move on or re-sell due to its rarity and we urge people to keep a look out for it."
A Leander spokesman said: "People do come and go in the foyer as it is a meeting place for members and non-members.
"We do see strangers there but we don't challenge everybody because 99 per cent of the time they are there for perfectly innocent reasons.
"Security was raised as an issue when the display cabinet was first set up and the company indicated they had cabinets in other areas on a similar basis and it wasn't a particular risk."
If anyone is offered a watch matching the description, call Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting crime reference number EC4174346-12.
Alternatively, call Bremont on 08490 940690 or email email@example.com
In October, Leander rower Alex Partridge had his Olympic bronze medal stolen during a night out in London.
He had been celebrating after a Buckingham Palace reception for the Olympic athletes when he realised that his GB team jacket, with pin badges from previous Games, had gone missing.
Published 24/12/12


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Wednesday, 16. May 2012
SYST is approved as an anchor point used on plane or sloping metal seamed roof for 3 persons (included one person for first aid) or as a final, corner or intermediate support of a horizontal anchor line for 4 persons. Suitable for the following fall protection systems according to EN 363:2008:
Restraint Systems
Work positioning systems
Fall arrest systems
Rescue Systems
Made of aluminum, with stainless steel screws.
Overall dimensions of the article 680 mm x 195 mm
Wheel clamps 410 mm to 610 mm
Closing force of the clamps over the aluminum roof 20 NM
It is required the use of a double seamed roof that respects the regulations in force (thickness of the seamed roof: steel ≥ 0,5 mm, aluminum ≥ 0,7 mm), an underlay structure statically stable and the use of original fixing systems suitable for different surfaces.
SYST is certified by EN 795:1996 class A2 e class C.
The test was performed statically and dynamically on the original surface.


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Huw and I have been chatting about bicycles. We'd like to run some kind of workshop involving teaching people about how their bikes work (as in the parts) so that people can understand and fix them easily. We have 2 qualified mechanics who are up for helping, and proposed date for the first workshop is sunday 18th april. we'd like to use the Hall if possible.
Will's proposal was for a "bike cafe" set-up: we have several stations, with a "expert" at each one to talk about their favourite thing, eg. punctures, gears, brakes, bottom brackets, bike geometry (fit)... people can choose which thing they'd like to talk about, we can demonstrate on their bikes how to set it up. 2 trained mechanics should be OK for insurance purposes?
Will also said he should be able to set up a trade account if we want one, so we can source important-to-replace-with-new things like gear/brake cables. most other things can be recycled.
I think with the kind of stuff we're looking at we won't need a super-extensive tool kit.