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TO this question the reply seems obvious: That in a country with representative institutions Retrogressive legislation must be prevented, if prevented at all, by the intervention of such Progressive Elements as exist within the community itself.page: 86
But when we look at the Cape Colony at the present day, the doubt at first forces itself upon us whether there is a Progressive Element at all. Would this unbroken spell of Retrogressive legislation and political flaccidity be possible were really Progressive Elements existent in the country?
In times past there was such an element. Small but united, there was a Progressive Party of which no advanced European people need have been ashamed. From the days of Pringle and Fairbairn to the page: 87 days of Sir George Grey and Saul Solomon, not only was South Africa not wanting in liberal and advanced individuals, but these individuals had their influential following. It was by these men and their party that our most advanced institutions were created, our comparatively broad basis of enfranchisement instituted, our most beneficent educational establishments, native and otherwise, founded, and the recognition on our Statute-book of the fact that to all men, irrespective of race and colour, the law should deal out an even-handed justice—this and much more was the work of these men.page: 88
When to-day we see how steadily we are undoing this work, and legislating in opposition to it, and how entirely opposed to the Progressive spirit of the past is that which guides our public councils to-day, the suggestion will force itself upon us: "Is not the Progressive Element dying or dead among us?"
For years past Retrogressive measure after Retrogressive measure has stained our Statutebook; undesirable commercial contracts have been entered into, subjecting public interests to personal gains; the name and prestige of the Cape Colony have been used for the attain- attainment page: 89 ment of extra-colonial ends in a manner we do not desire—yet we have remained passive. In town or village no public meetings have been called to protest against these courses of action. In no case have even the smallest knots of men been found banded together to defend the country against these changes. If we except the recent protest against the bread and meat tax and against the appointment of one of the Monopolist Party to the highest function of the State, the country has remained in a condition of deadly passivity and almost comatose inertia.
On the surface I allow it page: 90 appears that there is no progressive element in South Africa, but I believe this appearance is not a reality.
I believe that in every town, and in every district and village, will be found (though not invariably among its most important or wealthy members) a certain body of men and women, from the bank clerk to the clergyman, from the shop assistant to the small tradesman, from the schoolmaster or mistress to the enterprising young farmer, Dutch or English, from the working man to the wholesale merchant, who are as essentially advanced in their view as any body of men or page: 91 women in any country: persons wholly unaffected by the disease which seems eating the core of our national life—that fevered desire to grow wealthy without labour, as individuals by reckless speculation, and as a nation by annexations.
And if it be asked how, if this Progressive Element exists among us, it has become so completely inoperative, my reply is simply—Because it lacks organisation.
At the time of the Restoration there were not fewer advanced and progressive Republicans in England than there had been in the lifetime of Oliver Cromwell. They had page: 92 not died nor emigrated at the accession of Charles the Second; they were still there, holding their views with the same strength and with perhaps an added bitterness, but as a power in the land they were annihilated. They had lost their leader; they had lost their organisation; and the extreme Retrogressive Party had attained to both of these. That mass of persons, indifferent to reforms and public interests, which is found in every country, and which sides with each dominant party because it has the power of conferring benefits and inflicting injuries, went over to the Royalists as it had page: 93 before gone over to the Republicans. The Democratic Party for years was inoperative in England, but it was not dead, only disorganised; it came to life again, more democratic than ever.
So, looking nearer home, there were not, eleven years ago, fewer non-progressive and reactionary persons in the Colony than at the present day: there were probably more.
The men who have raised the franchise, who have taxed the necessaries of life, who have crushed all endeavours to contend with scab, who session by session attempt to pass a Flogging Bill which would disgrace page: 94 a semi-barbarous people, have not sprung into existence to-day; they were here, holding their views if possible more ardently than to-day, but they were powerless; they could not even materially impede Progressive legislation, because they were unorganised.
This position is ours to-day. Exactly as the Anti-Progressive individual sat on his farm, unable to give expression to his views, because he sat alone, and had no means of communicating with his like-thinking and like-feeling fellows, so to-day the Progressive men and women stand alone in this country; they are not aware of their page: 95 own numbers; they are not aware of the intensity of common conviction which would bind them into a solid body were they once in touch.
The organisation of these now scattered and isolated units into one united whole is, I believe, the one and only means of staying the Retrogressive Movement in this country. And the great practical question before us now is—How is this to be done?
I allow that I see great difficulties in the way.
One of the first and most essential conditions for orga- organising page: 96 nising a party is the possession of a leader; we will not say of an Oliver Cromwell, but at least of a progressive J. H. Hofmeyr; of a man profoundly in sympathy with the movement, with a gift for organisation, and a willingness to sink his own personal interests to a large extent in that of his work. It is such a man the Progressive Element in this country looks for. We have not found him yet. We have more than one public man of undoubted ability; and we have at least one man who carries with him the confidence and affection of every Progressive in the country; but either from some page: 97 peculiarity of nature, from absence of leisure, or other circumstances, none of these men stand forward, devoting time and energy to the formation of such a party throughout the country. We have not a man to whom the Progressive can turn and say: "Organise and lead us; we will follow!" The necessity is therefore imposed upon us of organising ourselves. Nor do I know that this is wholly a calamity.
The most vital and worldwide movements of the present day, such as those of labour and woman, have not been organised or led by one command- commanding page: 98 ing intellect. They have sprung up spontaneously, as it were, in a thousand centres, and then slowly interorganised. It is a healthy indication of a profound necessity when men at independent centres organise themselves, guided by a common impulse without any coercing leadership.
This is exactly what we see taking place in the Colony to-day. The imposition of the bread and meat tax and the appointment of Sir Hercules Robinson have drawn together small knots of Progressive men to protest against these things; and in such towns as Port Elizabeth and in Cape Town, page: 99 under the presidency of Mr. J. Rose-Innes, powerful Progressive Associations have been started.
And the time is, I believe, now ripe for drawing together all the scattered Progressive Elements of the country, and uniting them as a wide and non-parochial whole. One, and not the least, of the great advantages of such union would be its tendency to prevent the growth in the Progressive Party of that spirit of localism which seems to rest as an incubus upon all Colonial endeavours, and which would be entirely at variance with the true spirit of a Progressive Organisation.page: 100
To place at the head of the united branches no man could be found more admirably suited than Mr. J. Rose-Innes, the president of the South African Political Association of Cape Town, if he were found willing to accept the post.
I think as a first and practical step towards this larger union it would be desirable that wherever possible, in towns or districts, a few progressive men should join together and form Progressive Associations, however small in size, analogous to those now existing in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. It page: 101 would then be desirable that these bodies should enter into communication with each other, and draw up a body of principles broad enough to make it possible for every really progressive individual to subscribe to them, and distinct enough to make it quite impossible for any thoroughly non-progressive person to enter the organisation. These principles, I think, should be made the basis of all future organisation.
As a second step, I think it would be advisable that, if possible, a delegate should be appointed to visit each town and village in the Colony to attempt to inaugurate a branch of our page: 102 organisation, however small, in that place. The advantage of this course is obvious. It is often difficult for any individual in a small Colonial town to rise up and inaugurate a movement of any kind, unless he chance to be of exceptional importance, monetarily or otherwise, in the place. In many towns there may be even a large number of individuals, progressive at heart, who would join such an organisation, and who would labour for it vigorously and be able to extend its growth, who yet might not feel themselves in a position to rise up and take the initiative in instating it.
It may be objected that, in page: 103 places where the branch would at first consist of only a dozen individuals, it would be useless, and serve only to show the barrenness of the land!
But, firstly, while an organisation consisting of a dozen isolated individuals in some town or village might be of small importance in itself, connected as it would ultimately be with the organisations in larger towns throughout the country, its strength would be largely increased; and it would form the germ of what might in time become an extensive growth. It is exactly that we may not lose these driblets of progressive thought and feeling page: 104 all over the Colony that I would advocate the endeavour to start such small branch organisations.
If further it be asked, What the principles are which are broad enough to unite all the Progressive Elements in the country? I think an answer will not be very difficult.
There are one or two principles subscription to which will make a man a Liberal and Progressive in any country in the world. Their practical application will vary infinitely according to the conditions of the Society in which they are applied; but they are as simple as universal.page: 105
The fundamental principle¹ upon which Progressive Liberalism all the world over is based, whether consciously or unconsciously, and to which it must finally return if it would justify its varying forms of practical action, is the axiom, however variously worded, which asserts that the mental and physical welfare and happiness of hu- humanity
¹ There is also that ancient categorical imperative which has lain behind the Liberalism of all religious natures from the days of Buddha and Confucius to that of Jesus and the Socialistic movement of to-day—"Do ye unto others as ye would they should do unto you"—and which, perhaps, after all, is the most satisfactory statement of the fundamental principle of Liberalism yet formulated.
page: 106 manity as a whole is the end of all wisely directed human effort, whether of individuals or nations; that one of the main aims of all government must be the defence of its weaker members from the depredations of the stronger, and that no course of action which bases the welfare of sections of the community on the sufferings and loss of other sections is justifiable.
Analysis shows that it is upon this wide principle, however worded, that all forms of Modern Liberalism are ultimately based. It is by their more or less complete harmony with it that the thoroughness page: 107 of their Liberalism may be tested. Nevertheless, it is perhaps too wide a principle on which to base directly a practical organisation intended for the many; more especially in a country where some men's conceptions with regard to Liberal Progressivism are somewhat indefinite—a prominent public man having declared that he considered himself a Progressive because he voted for the construction of railways which would be for his own pecuniary benefit.
In the Cape Colony, and for such an Association as we pro- propose page: 108 pose, there are, I think, three subjects, a man's attitude with regard to which would amply suffice to show his adherence or otherwise to this fundamental principle underlying all Liberalism; and which, I think, would be adequate as a test of the fitness of any individual for membership in a Progressive Organisation.
The first of these is the Labour Question; the question of the relation between the propertied, and therefore powerful, class, and the less propertied, and therefore weaker, class.
In South Africa this question assumes gigantic importance, including as it does almost the page: 109 whole of what is popularly termed the Native Question; that question being indeed only the Labour Question of Europe complicated by a difference of race and colour between the employing and propertied, and the employed and poorer classes.
There are two attitudes with regard to the treatment of this Native Labouring Class: the one held by the Retrogressive Party in this country regards the Native as only to be tolerated in consideration of the amount of manual labour which can be extracted from him; and desires to obtain the largest amount of labour at the cheapest rate possible; and rigidly resists page: 110 all endeavours to put him on an equality with the white man in the eye of the law. The other attitude, which I hold must inevitably be that of every truly progressive individual in this country, is that which regards the Native, though an alien in race and colour and differing fundamentally from ourselves in many respects, yet as an individual to whom we are under certain obligations: it forces on us the conviction that our superior intelligence and culture render it obligatory upon us to consider his welfare; and to carry out such measures, not as shall make him merely more useful to ourselves, but page: 111 such as shall tend also to raise him in the scale of existence, and bind him to ourselves in a kindlier fellowship.
As a man takes one or other of these attitudes I believe he will find himself in accord, not merely with the Progressive Element in this country, but with the really advanced and Progressive Movement all the world over. In fact, I go so far as to think that the mere subscription to the latter mode of regarding the Labour and Native question would constitute an adequate test in this country as to a man's attitude on all other matters social and political.page: 112
The second subject is that of Taxation.
The Retrogressive holds, all the world over, that taxation may be levied for the benefit of the few. The Progressive attitude is that which holds that taxation should fall upon the luxuries rather than upon the necessaries of life; that it should not press more heavily upon the poor than upon the wealthy; and that the principle of protection, worked so as to increase the wealth of certain sections of the community at the expense of others, is at all points to be fought.
The third subject upon which I believe the views of every ad- advanced page: 113 vanced Progressive must and will coincide is that of enfranchisement.
No man who does not hold that as a State develops its electoral basis should be extended to obviate the possibility of the claims of the unrepresented classes being ignored, and their welfare subordinated to that of represented, though smaller classes, and who does not hold that Parliamentary representation should increasingly tend to represent individuals rather than property, can find himself in harmony with the principles of any real Progressive Organisation.
It may be said that these page: 114 principles are too vague; that the articles to which a man would have to subscribe before joining such an organisation should be more detailed.
But I think a little consideration will show that upon all the practical questions which have been brought before our Colonial Legislature during the last few years, subscription to these three principles of action would have determined a man's attitude. The Labour Tax, Haarhoff's Curfew Bell, the Bread and Meat Tax, the Strop Bill, the Scab Act, &c.—on all these a man's position will be certainly and at once determined by the fact of his being willing page: 115 to subscribe to these three principles. A more detailed test for fitness of membership in the organisation would, I think, be superfluous.
But it may, on the other hand, be objected that these tests would be too stringent; that certain men would be found quite willing to join a so-called Progressive and anti-Bond Party who at the same time might not be willing to subscribe to one or all these tests.
Now to these I would unhesitatingly answer: That such men are not wanted in our organisation; men who, while holding retrogressive views on the most page: 116 important social questions, but prompted by an unworthy racial prejudice, would attempt to join or use the organisation for racial purposes, hoping to oppose or weaken the party behind the Bond, are precisely that class of persons we should seek to exclude from our organisation. They would weaken us, and defeat that very end for which the organisation was formed. It must of necessity be a first principle of such an association as we wish to see started that no racial or class distinction of any kind should concern it, or be allowed to weigh with us. We should rejoice as cordially to welcome page: 117 and support the Dutchmen as the Englishmen; the newcomer as the old inhabitant of the country; the man as the woman; the wealthy as the indigent. Our sole requirement from any individual wishing to join us, or seeking our support, should be, Does he share our principles? If he does, he is one of us; if he does not, though he should call himself a Progressive leader, and though he should be seven times over an Englishman, he is not of us.
If it be further suggested that, by pursuing this course, we should alienate large bodies of persons who would otherwise append themselves to us, and page: 118 who might ultimately so swell our numbers as to make us the dominant party in the State, I would frankly reply that no mere increase of bulk could compensate us for degeneracy in fibre, and that we do not desire the adhesion of such individuals to our party. Our strength will not, and cannot, rest upon mere numbers. It must lie in the enthusiasm, in the superior intelligence, in the unwavering adhesion to impersonal aims, and in the close-knit union of our members.
The Progressive Element in this country is, and must be for many years to come, necessarily in a minority, exactly as the page: 119 extreme Non-Progressive Element is in a minority. Between us lies the large inert body of politicians and private persons, indifferent to any aims but those of personal success, and the person of sincere but very mixed convictions. This body follows to-day the Non-Progressive Party, because it is the only vigorous and unbending political organisation existent in the country. If to-morrow there were in the field a small but vigorous Progressive Party, well organised, and not willing to capitulate upon any terms, this inert, self-seeking body might also find it useful to serve us; it might page: 120 even ultimately give to us the appearance of being the majority in the State, exactly as it to-day does to the Retrogressive Party. But as from the day on which the extreme Retrogressive Party shall resign its principles, and with a feeble opportunism shall receive into its own organisation this inert mass, the day of its dissolution and disappearance from Governmental control will have arrived; so also with the Progressive Party. From the day on which it sacrifices its position as the enlightened leading minority, and modifies its principles for the purpose of making them acceptable to the indifferent page: 121 majority in the country, from that moment it will have nullified the aim with which it was started, and all its powers of accomplishment.
I think we cannot too strongly impress upon, and hold up before ourselves, the fact that such a Progressive Party as we hope to see in this country can only maintain its power by firm adhesion to its own principles, and not by any dependence on numbers.
If it be questioned how, in default of large numbers, we expect to exert influence and make our principles operative in the country, I would reply, that for many years our primary page: 122 practical aim must be the attempt to educate public opinion up to our own standpoint.
Our means for accomplishing this would, it appears to me, be mainly three.
Firstly. We shall form a centre, however small, in every town or village from which, by the exercise of personal influence, the view of life which the organisation represents would tend to spread, and however small the branch might be, it would keep before the eye of the public the fact that such a view did exist.
Secondly. We should use the Press.page: 123
The great strength of such a party as the Progressive Party of South Africa must be would lie in the superior intellectual enlightenment of its members. I take it that it is not likely any large body of men will join such an organisation who have not the intelligence and culture which would enable them to think somewhat deeply upon social matters. I believe we should largely represent the thinking element in the community, whether our members were drawn from the labouring or wealthier class.
Such a body, with no narrow page: 124 personal ends to seek, will naturally desire the largest publicity for its views, and will also have the power of expressing them. Of such a party the main weapon is the Press. It will find one of its chief duties for many years in constantly raising and animating public discussion upon all questions, social and political, as they arise, and in unflinchingly enunciating its own views, and calling forth the enunciation of those of others—a function of paramount importance in a country where men often, even in private conversation, fear to speak above their breath, lest a bird of the air should carry it.page: 125
We shall make rich use of all the public journals in the country. But if the Progressive Party is to become a power which shall make itself felt, I believe its most powerful weapon must be the possession of a journal devoted entirely to its principles.
With a very few exceptions there is a generous attitude maintained in Colonial papers, and their columns are freely open to correspondents. We are rich in able and liberal editors, and our Press in many ways is in advance of other Colonial institutions. But the fact, which all who have been behind the scenes of Press life page: 126 in this country are aware of (and of which the public appears not to be aware!), is that no editor, however able and advanced, has, as a rule, an absolute control over his paper. In the vast majority of cases in the Colony, as in England, the newspaper is a property held by a larger or smaller number of shareholders; it is finally theirs, and should the editor himself be a large shareholder, he has yet not always an independent and free hand. A certain amount of liberty is granted him, and he may imagine himself independent; but when crucial commercial or political questions arise, at the page: 127 very moment when he would most desire to stand firm, and unqualifiedly to express his own views, those persons with whom the real and ultimate control rests may step in; and whether simply fearing that the commercial value of the paper may decline if an unpopular course be persisted in; or, immeasurably worse still, actuated by personal motives, may desire to use the paper for their own commercial or political benefit—then he may be required to alter his tone or remain silent.
No knowledge of the high principle and personal integrity of an editor can give the public assurance that personal influ- influences page: 128 ences may not be compelling him to modify his course. He is often but an able and highly accredited agent; and he may, under these circumstances, conscientiously feel that he is not justified in pursuing a course which would result in commercial loss to those whose property he manages. He may throw up his control (which is often impossible), or he must remain silent. Men who would be incorruptible before any conceivable species of bribe might, nay, almost must, be amenable to this pressure of circumstances and obligations.
If a paper is to represent undeviatingly and sincerely a page: 129 certain body of opinions, it is absolutely necessary either that it should be completely under the control of one man who is wholly devoted to the body of principles to be maintained, or it must be the property of an organisation representing these principles. Even in this case, were the shares held by members of the organisation, it would be necessary for them to safeguard themselves from the possibility of individual shareholders being induced to sell their shares to the persons, or emissaries of the persons, who would be interested in vitiating the standpoint of the paper.
It would be necessary to make page: 130 it impossible for any shareholder to dispose of a share without the consent of either the Executive Committee of the Organisation, or of all other shareholders, and for any individual shareholder to possess more than a certain limited number of shares. It would then be open only to the personal corruption of individual shareholders,—a contingency against which no foresight or caution can avail, but of which there would be little danger were the original shareholders carefully selected.
A paper safeguarded through one or other of these conditions is, I believe, absolutely essential page: 131 to the real success of a Progressive Organisation. Such a paper the Progressive Element in South Africa possessed when Saul Solomon had absolute control of the Cape Argus; and such a paper must yet be the rallying point of the Progressive Party in this country.
The third method by which the association could impress itself upon the country would be by the share it would take in political life.
If it be questioned how, if our numbers be too small to return a majority to the Legislative Councils and to place our page: 132 men in office, we propose to influence political life, I would reply, that we neither expect nor, for many years to come, desire to see a Ministry formed of our own men.
The truly Progressive Element in this country is to-day in a minority, of about the same numerical strength as the extreme Retrogressive Party; neither of these parties to-day is strong enough to put into office and to support, even for a time, a Ministry of its own, consistently carrying out its views. Neither of them could command so completely the Intermediate or Colourless Party as to give it a working page: 133 majority, save by bartering away the very principles, the support of which formed the sole cause of its existence.
The extreme Retrogressive Party in this country has maintained its power, as all conscientious minorities must do, by not seeking to grasp in its hands the ostensible reins of Government, and by its leaders being willing to forego the sweets of office for the sake of effectively impressing the views of the party upon successive Ministries.
By such a course of action the Irish Party, composing a minority in the Imperial Parliament, has yet for years made page: 134 itself a power, courted and feared by successive Liberal and Conservative Governments, and has been able to force its views before the public. Had its leaders as individuals thirsted, not for the success of the principles they represented, but merely to attain office in some incoming Government, they would either have had to desert their party, or their party would have been compelled to rest content with the pleasure of saying, "There are Irishmen in the Government," in place of seeing their aims upheld. Had the people of Ireland set before themselves as their main end the seeing of certain of page: 135 their representatives on the Government benches, they could only have attained it by their representatives ceasing to be Irishmen in everything but name; and the Irish vote would have been annihilated at the very moment of a shallow seeming triumph.
Such would be the fate of the truly Progressive or truly Non-Progressive party in this country, if it should set before itself, as its chief end, the placing of its own men in office.
In a country with representative institutions a minority, unless it uses force or bribery, cannot place its men in office, and maintain them there for page: 136 even the shortest period, without sacrificing its very existence. This is trite and obvious, but we dwell upon it because it appears often completely overlooked in the discussion of political affairs in this country; and the fatuous conception seems to prevail that a party can only affect the country and the course of legislation if some person, or persons, who ostensibly belong to its organisation, at whatever cost to its principles, hold office in the Government of the day.
The truly Progressive Element in this country will not contain within itself the large majority of the inhabitants page: 137 for the next five, ten, or perhaps even fifteen years. If the majority of our inhabitants stand, in fifteen years' time, where the majority of the inhabitants of New Zealand stand to-day, we shall feel that the richest hopes of the Progressives of this country have been fulfilled.
The part which the Progressive Association in this country will have to play, perhaps for many years, is that of a small, united party, strong in its intelligence and determination, and, above all, in the absolutely unpurchasable nature of its members. A small but united body, it would have to be page: 138 reckoned with by each successive Ministry as it took office, and, because it could neither be purchased or bent, would be a thorn in the side of every Government intent upon carrying out measures at variance with its views.
If it be asked by what exact means we could make our influence felt by these successive Ministries, I would reply that we should influence them, firstly, by our free and uncompromising discussion in the Colonial and European press of their methods of action and the measures which they introduced. In a country which is rotten with opportunism, and where page: 139 we have reached a point in which a man dares hardly to give utterance in whispers to his political convictions, and in which hundreds of men and women sit spell-bound, afraid of losing their daily bread if they utter a word in condemnation of existing powers, the fact of persistent and fearless discussion of governmental methods would render the continuance of certain existing lines of action on the part of Government almost impossible. Autocratic Governments have nothing so much to dread as free criticism.
Secondly: Our branches would form centres in every page: 140 town and village for the prompt calling of public meetings to protest against undesirable measures. Had such an organisation been in existence recently when the news reached this Colony of an unpopular appointment, instead of a knot of Progressive men in a few Colonial towns having to organise themselves into small bodies for that particular purpose, it would merely have been necessary to send the news to all branches, and within forty-eight hours, in almost every town and village in the Colony, those men who were opposed to the appointment would have met and discussed the page: 141 matter, and sent forth their protests.
Thirdly: We should influence the political world through our electoral functions.
I do not doubt that there would be ten or a dozen men in Parliament who would represent our views, some or all of them belonging to our organisation. These men, feeling that they had a considerable body behind them, might more easily be induced to stand firmly, and refuse all offers of office, or local and personal benefits, which could be accepted only at the page: 142 cost of laying aside their functions of criticism.
At elections we should exert our influence. In every instance we should, if we were true to our principles, throw our weight, small though it might be, into the scale of that man, whether Dutchman or Englishman, whom we could most depend upon to act in accordance with our principles or do least violence to them. Where we could not possibly return a member of our own we could, by throwing our weight in the scale of the man most desirable or least objectionable, turn many elections. If, as an organisation, we stood firm to our convic- convictions page: 143 tions, we should frequently have the casting vote.
I think it will be necessary for us to set clearly before ourselves from the very start the fact that we have not organised ourselves to support any given body of politicians, but to see our policy enforced; that we have nailed to our mast-head, not the names of individuals, but a declaration of our principles. While a man acts in accordance with these, he is one of us; when he does not, then he ceases to be of us. We could as little have supported the recent Ministry under Mr. Rhodes, because three of the ablest and most liberal men of page: 144 the country bore office in it, as we could the present Ministry. The bitterest wrong which leaders can inflict upon their crew is when they take service on the enemy's ship, and prevent their fellows from attacking it, for fear of wounding them. Under such circumstances there is nothing to be done but to fire, regardless whether you bring down your own absconded leaders or the enemy; and this, even though they may have been partly actuated by a desire to impede the enemy's sailing powers when they took service.
As Progressives, we should not be moved an inch out of page: 145 our path by the fact that any man calls himself an Oppositionist, or is the member of any existing Government. We should endeavour to support or oppose any man or Ministry with strict impartiality, exactly as it opposed or supported the principles we represent. As long as a man, in any single instance, supported them, did he call himself Bondsman or Retrogressive, he should have our steadfast approval.
That captious criticism, and disingenuous judgment, which would condemn any measure brought in or supported by a member of an opposing political faction, and which is almost in- inevitable page: 146 evitable where men have turned politics into a game, and are playing to make points, should be wholly foreign to the spirit of such an organisation as our own, whose chief end should be the passing of those measures we believe beneficial, and not the seeing of those men who call themselves our representatives for the moment captains in the political game.
Were such an organisation as I have suggested formed which would draw into itself the scattered Progressive Elements throughout the whole country, despising none; and which should seek to draw its strength, not from numbers, but from the page: 147 determination and the impersonal aims of its members; which should endeavour to influence political life without throwing itself into the whirlpool of political ambitions; and which should stand outside, consistently fighting for its own principles—such an organisation, though including perhaps at first not many noted political names, but formed of the people and for the people, would, I believe, slowly and surely grow. For the first two years our occupation would be mainly that of self-organisation, and the education of public feeling. I believe that in five years' time we should be a power in the page: 148 land, able to restore the Retrogressive Influences to that healthy and natural position in which they would form a conservative safeguard, preventing the inauguration of measures too far in advance of the social condition of the community. I believe that in fifteen or twenty years' time our aims, which now appear chimerical to a part of the community, will be then but an attempt to give voice to the convictions of the people. And this I believe is worth working and waiting for.


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This year's weather and Turkey harvest were nearly identical to last year's.
Youth Hunters age 6 through 15 checked 3,898 turkeys during Missouri's youth turkey season April 9 and 10 2011
Fortune smiled on young hunters during Missouri's spring youth firearms turkey season April 9 and 10, enabling them to shoot an impressive 3,898 turkeys.
This was the second year in a row of warm, sunny weather for the youth season, encouraging hunters age 6 through 15 to spend plenty of time pursuing gobblers. This year's harvest was nearly identical to last year's figure of 3,945. Top counties for this year's youth season were Franklin with 101 turkeys checked, Wright and Callaway with 77 each and Polk County with 75.
Male turkeys gobble most on warm, sunny days with moderate wind. Weather across most of the state closely matched this description this year, paving the way for an excellent hunt. Youth harvests prior to 2010 ranged from 3,894 in 2005 to 2,530 in 2001, the first year of the youth hunt.
The youth season provides an opportunity for adults to focus on mentoring young hunters. The impact on the state's wild turkey flock is minimal, since the youth harvest usually accounts for approximately 5 percent of the annual harvest.


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Council discusses personnel matters
According to draft meeting minutes from the Fifty Lakes City Council meeting March 12, the council discussed personnel matters including staff health insurance, the role of the personnel committee and cost of living adjustment (COLA) for staff.
The draft minutes show that council member Jodie Schrupp informed the council the personnel committee was confused on its duties, so Schrupp prepared a draft policy the committee will review and bring back to the April meeting with comments.
The council also had discussion over health insurance and benefits, including what percentage would be required for employees to pay. The council agreed to further review the policy with the understanding that employees will be required to pay at least 10 percent of their policy, draft minutes state.
Discussion also included removing part-time bartenders from the insurance policy, and whether to discontinue dental insurance and the possibility of creating a health savings account. The council didn't make any decisions on the matter March 12, but decided to discuss the matter again in April.
Schrupp commented that the personnel committee will be working on a step system, the draft minutes state. The city has budgeted for COLA for employees for the past three years, but has not given COLA to employees since 2010, when wages were frozen.
Draft minutes noted that all council members were in attendance except council member Les Degner, who was participating via Skype, but did not vote.
In other business March 12, the council:
• Regretfully accepted the resignation of Eldon Lee, maintenance supervisor for the city, who is retiring. The council agreed to advertise the position vacancy in local newspapers. Lee's last day is April 30.
• Signed a resolution of support for the Crosslake and Pequot Lakes libraries for materials funding from the Kitchigami Regional Library System.
• Authorized the purchase and installation of a new water meter for city hall and the liquor store, with cost not to exceed $300.
• Authorized sale of the city's backhoe for $24,900 or best offer.
• Approved the city's audit report from Mathias C. Justin, Ltd. City Clerk Karen Stern commented on two significant deficiencies — internal controls and comprehensive fund balance policy. Draft minutes note that the council was informed by the auditor to continue monitoring and evaluating all internal controls for the municipal liquor store and the requirement for the city to create and adopt a fund balance policy.
• Decided to participate in the city of Emily's clean-up day in September.
• Approved the purchase and installation of a siren control for the outdoor warning siren for $570.75.


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Go To Japan For The World Cup 2002
Although mainstream North America has yet to generate a passion for football, or soccer, the beautiful game has grown in acceptance since the United States hosted the event in 1994. But despite the participative rate among youth, the sport has yet to gain the foothold it has in the rest of the world.
The fact is that when France and Senegal begin play on May 31 in Seoul, life as usual will end for more than half of the global populace. On a consistent basis, the World Cup is the most observed spectacle on the planet, even more than the Olympic games. South Korea and Japan will become the focal point of the globe, as billions tune in for a month to discover who will become the best football nation of all.
One perk inherent in being granted the right to host the biggest event in history is an increase in tourism, not just during the World Cup, but afterwards as well. Japan may be a popular tourist destination at present, but apart from Tokyo, the rest of the country does not get the press it deserves.
Ten sites were chosen within Japan to play host to the World Cup and the size of the event alone will bring with it exposure that yen could never buy. The aftermath of the tournament could represent an economic boom to a city like Kobe or Oita. With that, we present ten amazing sites in Japan for World Cup 2002.
1- IbarakiA beautiful compromise of rural and urban, Ibaraki is located within an hour of downtown Tokyo and is a convenient escape from the grind of the city. The region is a lush marriage of mountains, lakes and beachfront property.
The capital city of Mito is a commercial center of a quarter of a million people that is a hub in the national industrial and manufacturing sector. The town of Yuki is famous for a silk craft technique that is over a thousand years old and is a leader in traditional kimono production.
The Kashima Soccer Stadium in Ibaraki can hold over 40,000 spectators in an intimate environment. The entrance to the stadium has a statue of Zico, a football legend from Brazil, who brought his skill to Kashima and renewed interest in the sport in Ibaraki.
2- KobeNamesake to the most expensive cut of steak on the planet and a certain basketball player based in Los Angeles, Kobe is an active city set against the splendid backdrop of Mount Rokko.
The city has thrived as a seaport for over a thousand years and is now a major gateway to the West. The Second World War devastated the city but it has since rebounded to now boast over 1.5 million people. The city is encircled with popular resort spots, from the Tarumi-Maiko Coast, to the Suma Beach.
Kobe is also known as a world-class athletic center, the perfect setting for the Wing Stadium, the World Cup venue that will serve as a symbol of the reconstruction after the earthquake of 1995.
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1) A semitruck full of what combusted on I-40?
a. Marshmallow Peeps
b. Lumber
c. Meth
d. Lighter fluid
2) Why does the state's chief medical officer say she was forced to resign?
a. For speaking against vaccinations
b. For supporting medical cannabis
c. For promoting condom use among teens
d. For saying cancer is God's wrath
3) What kind of pet was an animal control officer forced to give up?
a. A baby alligator
b. A guard ostrich
c. A capuchin monkey like the one on "Friends"
d. A 20-foot-tall Venus flytrap
4) Why would Arizona's secretary of state take President Obama off the ballot?
a. He's racist.
b. The president missed the filing deadline.
c. He's not convinced Obama was born in the U.S.
d. He's unclear on the spelling of the president's name.
1) D. The truck full of lighter fluid burst into flames, shutting down parts of the interstate near Atrisco overnight. Two people were taken to the hospital for treatment of their minor injuries, but their dog perished in the blaze.
2) C. Dr. Erin Bouquin spoke about condom use in a TV interview and was suddenly asked to resign the same day, she says. The New Mexico Department of Health denies her allegation, and a spokesperson says the doc's ouster was the result of structural reorganization. Bouquin counters that she was told she wasn't meeting Gov. Susana Martinez' expectations.
3) A. A mini-gator named Chomper was in the care of BernCo Animal Care Services officer Scott Valenti. His bosses forced him to turn the baby alligator over to the Rio Grande Zoo. Doug Hotle, zoo curator, says there have been several gator surrenders in the last six months, and it's a problem because it takes specialty gear to clean and feed the creatures. It's against the law for people to keep pet alligators, which can grow up to be 9 feet long.
4) C. Secretary of State Ken Bennett has demanded authentication of President Obama's birth certificate from the state of Hawaii. "My responsibility as secretary of state is to make sure the ballots in Arizona are correct and that those people whose names are on the ballot have met the qualifications for the office they are seeking," he says.
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As the newest, largest and closest accommodation to the updated day lodge, Slalom Creek features one to four-bedroom units with private hot tubs and ultra-modern kitchens.
These two-level, two-bedroom apartments are located next to Slalom Creek and near the updated day lodge and offer easy access to everything Red Mountain has to offer.
Featuring elegantly-furnished two and three-bedroom units, the Silvertip Lodge provides its guests with all of the amenities needed and desired during a ski vacation including private hot tubs, gas fireplaces, fully-equipped kitchens and a washer and dryer.
Well-situated at the base of Red Mountain ski resort, Carolyn's Corner three-bedroom deluxe condos offer an upscale and convenient experience. These well-decorate, luxury condos features a full kitchen, garage, cozy fireplace and a relaxing private hot tub for après-ski enjoyment. Carolyn's Corner condos are walking distance to the chairlifts and offer ski storage facilities so you can maximize the condos space.
If you are looking for family friendly lodging for your next ski, golf or mountain biking vacation, Casa Alpina Hotel in Rossland, BC is the perfect choice! Rossland Inn is conveniently located only a few kilometers from the famous Red Mountain Resort and just minutes away from downtown Rossland.The Casa Alpina Rossland Hotel offers immaculately clean, comfortable and affordable hotel guest rooms in a quiet and beautiful surrounding. Whether you need multiple rooms for a large group gathering, or just a standard room for two, we have the perfect accommodations to suit your unique needs. All of our Casa Alpina guest rooms, kitchenettes, and suites have remote cable television, refrigerator and wireless Internet access, along with all the hotel amenities you desire for a comfortable stay. To start your day, enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast offered each morning to all of our Casa Alpina guests. Then, after an exciting day on the ski hill, warm up and relax in our large outdoor hot tub during the winter season.Whether it is skiing the Rossland trails or strolling through the alpine setting you love, Casa Alpina Rossland Hotel is the perfect spot for your next Rossland vacation or get-away! With our convenient and peaceful location, caring staff, and affordable rates, it's not surprising why guests keep returning year after year to the Rossland Inn.
The new Cascade Lodge condos are well-placed at the base of Red Mountain ski resort, making a stay at this complex quite convenient. Guests can choose from two- or three-bedroom deluxe condos that offer two full bathrooms, a full kitchen, a balcony and gas fireplace—to name a few. The views of the resort and surrounding area is an added bonus when staying at the Cascade Lodge. Enjoy a beautiful winter sunset from the comfort of your units balcony. Plus, the Cascade Lodge offers ski storage facilities, so you don't have to worry about schlepping your winter gear around or taking up too much room in the unit. Guests can enjoy the hot tub after a long, satisfying day on the slopes. .
Conveniently located just a short walk to the lifts, the Copper Chalets are four-bedroom, tastefully-furnished accommodations that are sure to provide you with a picture-perfect Canadian ski vacation.
The "Shovel" has a long and storied past and was on the location of the first helicopter flight in the world. Today, clean, comfortable rooms, delicious meals and fun filled atmosphere await you and your friends after enjoying the many Red Mountain activities. Situated approximately 200 meters from downtown and minutes from any of Rossland's world famous activities, The Flying Steamshovel boasts one of the best locations in the area. You can't get any closer to the action than this!At The Flying Steamshovel, each room features new renovations and spectacular views! In each room you'll find unique boutique style and a clean, comfortable, friendly atmosphere. The Flying Steamshovel also offers a variety of accommodation styles to fit your needs, whether you are traveling with a large group or on private getaway for two. Several rooms come equipped with Jacuzzi tubs with high-pressure massaging jets to soothe away your sore muscles.All of our rooms offer wireless Internet access, cable TV, in-room coffee and tea, free local calling and air conditioning. Arriving late? The Flying Steamshovel Pub and kitchen are open until 10pm and the General Store is open until 11 PM for your convenience.
These warm and inviting three-bedroom lofts are located just a short walk from the base of Red Mountain and feature a master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, three bathrooms, private hot tubs a heated garages. They're ideal accommodations for families or large groups and gatherings.


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If you want an adrenaline rush of epic proportions, excitement, and natural fear … then dare yourself to take the Abseil descent!
Abseiling involves lowering yourself down a rock face or tower with the ropes set up so that you are in control of your own descent. You will need plenty of courage to trust the ropes, and the instructor! Once you cross over the edge, there is no turning back. The only way is down …
Abseiling is great for team bonding, parties, and individual development. It is the perfect opportunity to try and overcome a fear of heights, while having an awesome time. By the end of each descent, you will be running back up for more!
Abseil session includes: - Full instruction, abseiling equipment and safety gear
Abseiling venues: Noirmont tower, St Catherine's, Ouaisne
What you need to bring with you: Long trousers (recommended), comfortable shoes that won't fall off your feet e.g. trainers
This activity can be run in light rain, moderate-high winds and cold. Please wear suitable clothing layers for the weather.
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Scrotal masses are abnormalities in the contents of the scrotum, the bag of skin hanging behind the penis. The scrotum contains the testicles and related structures that produce, store and transport sperm and male sex hormones.
Scrotal masses might be an accumulation of fluids, the growth of abnormal tissue, or normal contents of the scrotum that have become swollen, inflamed or hardened.
Scrotal masses need to be examined by a doctor, even if you're not in pain or having other symptoms. Scrotal masses could be cancerous or caused by another condition that affects testicular function and health.
Self-examination and regular doctor exams of the scrotum are important for prompt recognition, diagnosis and treatment of scrotal masses.
Signs and symptoms of scrotal masses vary depending on the abnormality. Signs and symptoms might include:
If the cause of a scrotal mass is an infection, signs and symptoms also might include:
Seek emergency medical care if you develop sudden pain in your scrotum. Some conditions require prompt treatment to avoid permanent damage to a testicle.
See your doctor if you detect a lump in your scrotum, even if it's not painful or tender, or if you experience other symptoms of a scrotal mass.
Some scrotal masses are more common in children. See your doctor if your son experiences symptoms of a scrotal mass, if you have any concerns about the development of his genitals or if he is "missing" a testicle — an undescended or retractile testicle, which might increase the risk of some scrotal masses later in life.
A number of disorders can result in a scrotal mass or an abnormality in the scrotum, including:
Hydrocele. Hydrocele occurs when there is excess fluid between the layers of a sac that surrounds each testicle. A small amount of fluid in this space is normal, but the excess fluid of a hydrocele usually results in a painless swelling of the scrotum.
In infants, a hydrocele occurs usually because an opening between the abdomen and the scrotum hasn't properly sealed during development. In adults, a hydrocele occurs usually because of an imbalance in the production or absorption of fluid, often as a result of injury or infection in the scrotum.
Factors that increase the risk of a scrotal mass vary because of the various causes of scrotal abnormalities. Significant risk factors include:
An undescended testicle doesn't leave the abdomen and enter the scrotum during fetal development or early infancy. A retractile testicle descends into the scrotum, but retreats to the abdomen. Either might increase the risk of:
Abnormalities of the testicles, penis or kidneys present at birth (congenital) might increase the risk of a scrotal mass and testicular cancer later in life.
If you have had cancer in one testicle, you're at increased risk of cancer affecting the other testicle. Having a father or brother who has had testicular cancer also increases your risk.
Not all scrotal masses result in long-term complications. However, any mass that affects the health or function of the testicle can lead to:
If you're having pain, seek emergency care. If you detect a scrotal mass, you'll probably start by seeing your family doctor. You might be referred to a specialist in urinary tract and male genital disorders (urologist).
Preparing for your or your child's appointment with your doctor or a urologist will help you make the most of your time with the doctor.
Write down information to share with your doctor, including:
Questions about scrotal masses might include:
Don't hesitate to ask any other questions.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, including:
Your doctor will rely on a number of factors to diagnose a scrotal mass. These may include:
Most scrotal masses require minimally invasive or no treatment, but some require medicine or more-serious procedures.
Scrotal masses caused by a bacterial infection, as is usually the case with epididymitis, are treated with antibiotics. Viral infections causing epididymitis or orchitis are usually treated with rest, ice and pain relief medication.
Benign scrotal masses might be left untreated or surgically removed, repaired or drained. These treatment decisions depend on factors such as whether the scrotal mass:
A specialist in cancer treatment (oncologist) will recommend treatments based on whether the cancer is isolated to a testicle or has spread to other tissues in the body. Your age and overall health also are factors in choosing treatment options for testicular cancer.
Most cases of testicular cancer can be cured, but follow-up care is necessary to watch for possible recurrences.
Testicular self-exams might help you find a scrotal mass early, allowing you to get prompt medical care. If you perform this exam regularly, you'll understand what "normal" feels like and be better prepared to detect abnormality. To do a testicular self-exam, follow these steps:
If you find a lump or other abnormality, call your doctor as soon as possible.
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Range California, Northwest, Western Canada.
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"Decision Time" is back! In this interactive feature, editor Brian Lovett will share a scenario from his 25-plus years of hunting turkeys. Each hinges on a critical decision. Post what choice you would have made, and then see how things actually turned out.
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Things were so good they were bad. And they were about to get better — and worse — any second.
I'd joined two buddies for the first weekend of Wisconsin's spring turkey season. Actually, spring was still just a fantasy, as it was 20-something, and 2 feet of snow still filled the woods. Likewise, I thought our chances of success that morning were nothing more than a dream, but one buddy assured me he'd roosted four hot-gobbling longbeards the previous night. Whatever. It beat cleaning up the lawn.
We waltzed into the small property, and my friend pointed past an open flat toward a point of timber about 120 yards away. "That's where they were," he said. Without giving it much thought, I told him and our other buddy to slip about 15 yards toward the roost tree and set up at the edge of the flat. I planned to stay back and float-call.
As night receded, a gobble pierced the frigid air. And then another. And another. And yet another. Sure enough, there were four gobblers in the tree, and we were in good position on them. I tree-called once or twice, sending the birds into a fury, and then waited until flydown. When the birds hit the ground, I yelped at them, and they came unglued, double- and triple-gobbling. Seconds later, it seemed as if they were coming. If the birds came to the flat, they'd be 25 yards away.
That's where the trouble started. The turkeys had flown down to the right of the tree and were walking up the ridge to the right of my buddies. However, my friends were set up on the same tree, and the guy on the right still had his gun pointed toward the roost tree. Even if my friend on the left wanted to shift to the right, he couldn't because our buddy was in the way.
Crap. The turkeys were coming fast, and they'd be there any minute. "To the right," I whispered. Nothing. "Right," I hissed, louder. Nada. They couldn't hear me. I could envision disaster unfolding, but I was 15 steps away and couldn't do much about it. Ideally, I would have crawled to my left, behind the shooters, float-calling as I went, giving the gobblers the impression that the hen was moving left. However, because the turkeys were approaching so quickly, that didn't seem like a good option. Another choice was to raise my voice and almost yell to my buddies to shift their guns right, but that also seemed risky. Or, I could just hope my friends realized their dilemma and got into position before the moment of truth.
Whatever transpired, I figured we'd have a chance to warm up very soon.
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A couple weeks ago while at Camporee a group of Scout leaders and I had a discussion regarding discipline in their units. I had mentioned that our three goals for Camporee this year were to 1. Have Fun, 2. Drink lots of water, and 3. Be Disciplined.
So the discussion lead to how we maintain discipline within our units. Each and every unit does this a little different, some to my dismay, have no discipline policy or structure.
The subject of names and how they effect discipline came up, one school of thought is that youth should address adult leaders as Mr. or Mrs. Soinso.. The other school argues that being on a first name basis is the way to go.
I am of the latter.
While I agree that there is a certain sense of respect or at least formality, a clear division of age groups and roles in adopting a policy of "Mr. and Mrs." I also conclude that there can be respect and discipline with out being so formal. I have seen it both ways.
It comes down to what culture of discipline exists within the unit and how you get it there.
Respect is taught to young men by seeing respect. If you expect to get respect and discipline then you should demonstrate those behaviors as a leader.
The classic "Do as I say and not as I do" philosophy is not good enough when you want real discipline and respect. A Scout that fears you does not necessarily respect you. I can assure you that a Scout that does not see disciplined action from his adult leaders will not be disciplined himself. A Scout that consistently sees the "Do as I say" example will develop resentment and will not demonstrate discipline over all.
On the other hand, a Scout that consistently is fed with mutual respect and sees discipline in his adult leaders will emulate those behaviors.
So what's in a name?
In my unit we call one another by our first names. I am Jerry. I call the Scouts by their first names and they address me with mine. We, the boys and I, have mutual respect for one another. They know that I respect them and they in turn respect me.
This leads to discipline. I ask and receive from the Scouts a behavior that is disciplined.
I do not ask for military like, straight backed, white glove discipline. I ask that the Scouts simply respect one another. In doing so, they will act in a disciplined fashion. They will not lie, cheat or steal. They will not harass or embarrass their troop mates. They will not act out in violence or hurt one another. They will not interrupt or act inappropriately because they know that it reflects on one another and that leads to discipline.
So what's in a name?
Mutual respect.
And that leads to discipline.
I am a firm believer that boys are boys. 12 year old boys need to be allowed to act like 12 year olds. Discipline is a concept that is better left to a simple philosophy, a short list of rules, and in our case guided by the Scout oath and law. An understanding that when we do to each other as we would have done to us as individuals. That is something we all understand.
When I ask of my troop to be disciplined. That is all I ask. And it works.
So what's in a name?
Not much.. it is who we are, it is how we act, and it is what we are called. And when I respect you for who you are, how you act, and the name which you have been given, I establish a comfortable environment in which we can respect one another and act in a disciplined fashion.
Lack of discipline comes with the consequence of a lack of respect. And we all like to be respected.
So what's in a name?
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
This is the Walton's movie...the Quilting. Its really good!!! It explains the quilting party for young girls and very pretty quilting blocks
I had not seen that movie but really enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it. Barb
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They said it is removed because of copyright infringement.
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This life is the only one you get - enjoy it before you lose it.
just type in The Walton the quilting on utube. Wonderful show
It was a wonderful video. I saw it when someone else mentioned it.
another good one was the very first one (The Walton's) The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971 TV Pilot Movie)
I started watching it yesterday, but had to quit until today and now they've discontinued it be cause of copyright problems.


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I purchase a new veg. shelf cover and an additional shelf for my refrigerator. The parts came quickly and I am very happy with the new parts. I have posted your web site on my favorite for future use.
I opened the refrigator door and inserted the shelf where the missing one shoud have went and I remoed the old Vegetable bin cover and replaced it with the new one.-----JOB DONE !
I bought both a support rail and a vegetable pan cover because the parts diagram was unclear. Anyway, the new vegetable pan cover is well built and does not require a support rail. So I just slid the new pan cover which was a perfect fit.
I pull the old one out, and put the new one in.
The best part was ease of ordering and next day delivery! The install was a no-brainer. I was more than impressed with the ease of access to the parts and speed of delivery.
After looking at our broken bottom shelf in the fridge many times a day for over a year, I finally got around to doing something about it. So glad that I did! First of all, the part was shipped amazingly quickly. I had it within two days (at regular shipping). Secondly, it was a cinch to install. What a world of difference!The only caveat is that the new shelf fits quite snugly. If you don't give the refrigerator door an extra push to close it, the door does not seal. Just a new habit we have to get into.
took broken pan out , and replaced with new.took broken caps off, and replace with new. that simple.
The parts came the next day after ordering and I didn't pay for fast shipping. I removed the drawers and the old lid-shelf and replaced it with the new one; also added an extra shelf. I love the new items and they fit perfectly.
My wife had the cover changed before I got home from work. Perfect fit for a replacement part!
Shelf cracked when less than year old. and has gotten progressively worse thru the years.Replaced in seconds , no tools required .I should have done this years ago
The repair only required removing nthe old cover and installing the new one. What I was really surprised about is the time for delevery. I ordered the part on Friday morning around 11 AM and it was delevered by Fed Ex at 8:30 AM on Saturday morning. I am not sure how many locations they have, but this must have been close to Harrisburg, Pa.
I took out the old shelf and popped in the new one. Took 1 minute or less. The delivery was in 2 days! Amazing experience! My refrigerator feels brand new.
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Which motor shield you have?
Do you have a mechanical design in mind? How will the motor actuate the slide? Are you thinking of using a cable system, a threaded rod or maybe having the motor directly drive the slider trolley on rubber wheels?What sort of range of motion are you thinking of? Do you want to build a 3m slide or a 50cm one?What sort of rail or track system are you thinking of?
// 10 bit input ranges 0 to 1023// 8 bit output ranges 0 to 255potVal = analogRead(potPin); // read the value from the potentiometer into potValif ( potVal > 520) { // if pot is turned to the right motor.setSpeed(map(potVal, 520, 1023, 0, 255)); // make the speed proportional to the amount of turn on the pot motor.run(FORWARD); // set motor to move "forward"}else if (potVal < 504) { // if pot is turned to the left motor.setSpeed(map(potVal, 0, 504, 0, 255)); // make the speed proportional to the amount of turn of the pot motor.run(BACKWARD); // set motor to move "backward"}else { // pot value must be between 504 and 520 which is our deadband motor.run(RELEASE); // stop motor}
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ncm: I may be biased as a New Yorker and one of the more than one hundred thousand people who publically protested the war in New York City before it started, but I doubt you have any idea what "most Americans" think. Maybe you find it comforting to believe that the government wouldn't behave the way it does without the support of "most Americans"? I can see why, but it's unfortunately a bit naive. If you were American, what would you have done to prevent the invasion?
ncm: are you being deliberately condescending?
More mercurial hacking: I've written a remote diff extension, to allow you to diff against other repositories. This also supports diffs against local branches, which is why I wrote it.
I've just rewritten "local branch" support for Mercurial. These are basically clones that share a working directory, making the cost of using branches much lower. One of the more common complaints I hear about Mercurial is from git users who miss git-style branches. Hopefully this extension fixes that.
Weird. My account disappeared, but when I recreated it I got my old diary entries back. And I'm still a Journeyer, even though the actual certifications have vanished.
Hmm, been a looooong time. I'm going to UBC for grad school. It was a tough choice between it and NYU, and if I'm being honest with myself, a lot of the decision came down to me wanting Canadian permanent residence. On that front, all my documents were mailed a couple of months ago, including the check (oops, cheque) and the medical exam. As far as I know, I'm just waiting for the final paperwork now. Of course I haven't heard anything from CIC since I sent everything out, and they are impossible to contact.
Anyway, I'm moving to Vancouver in a week! It's pretty exciting, even though the move is going to be really stressful (and I'm sure I'll miss New York quite a bit. Maybe I can get people to honk horns outside my window).
I quit my job and went to China for a couple of weeks to visit my sister (very cool, especially hearing her talking away in putonghua to various surprised locals). Now I've got some free time and I've been programming again. I did a few minor mutt patches, including SSL client side certificate support, and some icecast work: nonblocking libshout with theora support (both rewrites of initial code by the tireless Karl Heyes), and a crossfader for ices, which made me surprisingly happy considering how simple it was. After I put it in play, I discovered that a lot of my MP3s have a few seconds of silence at the end, so I wrote a little script to find out where that silence starts and trim it. It's too much of a sloppy hack to release, but I might fix it up, since googling came up with nothing that does the same thing. Why is that? It seems to be a common problem.
Not much news - studying a lot for the GRE CS test, which appears to be more intensive than I had expected. I'm still finalizing the set of grad schools I'll be applying to. Is it wrong that I started picking them based on what cities I wanted to live in?
I also applied for permanent residence in Canada a while ago, but the letter I got back said "thanks for your application. It will be about 60 weeks before we look at it." So obviously I need to make other plans in the mean time.
I need to get back to work on the mutt driver API. I'm probably about halfway along the initial conversion, but the grad school application process and a big, not-yet-finished redesign of my radio station have been consuming most of my time.
New HTML Parser: The long-awaited libxml2 based HTML parser code is live. It needs further work but already handles most markup better than the original parser.
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Want your kids to enjoy their lunches as much as they would if they were at home? These lunch boxes provide a fun and functional way to store the foods you've so lovingly prepared. Take a look at the best lunch boxes for your kids.
Note: There's one test that all 43 lunch boxes in the GHRI test failed: keeping perishables, such as cold cuts or sliced fruit, at safe temperatures for two hours when loaded with an ice pack. Since perishable remain safe to eat for only two hours after they reach temperature higher than refrigeration levels, GHRI's findings are a cause for concern. But GHRI found a safe solution: include an ice pack, refrigerate the drink, and freeze the sandwich overnight. Too much trouble? Try packing foods that don't require careful chilling, such as whole-grain breads, nut butters, fruit or vegetable juice, pasteurized cheese, and fruit cups.
With a clip to attach it to a backpack, an external pocket, and a container to hold a sandwich, this soft-sided bag has lots to offer. As it's only available in solid colors and can be difficult for a young child to open, it's a better choice for an older child. Available in blue, black, and pink.
Padded handle has a clip to attach it to a backpack, external pocket for small items, separate compartment with a plastic sandwich box, easy to pack and unpack, closes securely, won't leak or spill, easy to clean, and great stain resistance.
In our tests, it didn't maintain safe temperatures for 2 hours and it may be hard for a young child to open.
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By Dimitra DeFotis
A few items in your world of tech:
Avago Technologies (AVGO) shares jumped 4% to $38.05 following better than expected earnings, release here.
TiVo (TIVO) shares are also up smartly, rallying 4.3% to $11.45 after it reported profits and subscriber growth that pleased the Street. Roamio and settlement of lawsuits, combined, could spell improvements. More here.
A group with the name "Syrian Electronic Army" fired an attack on Twitter.com and the New York Times Website. Arik Hesseldahl at the Wall Street Journal's All Things D says Twitter is running normally now, but the Times is advising readers to visit nytco.com
for better service. More on the attack here from WSJ. [update: nytco.com isn't accessible either.]
BlackBerry (BBRY) shares are up a healthy 5% to $10.54 this morning. Will BlackBerry spin off its messaging service into a separate unit? For now, according to the anonymous sources on that possibility, the BBM messaging service for Apple's iPhone and devices employing Android from Google (GOOG) "should be available to consumers in the next few weeks" and BBM could be available for desktop computers, says Canada's Globe and Mail, which provides more insights and links here. The service has 60 million users, but how much would it be worth as a standalone as BlackBerry cuts smartphone production?
Stats revealed this week on short interest, which are made available twice per month on a delayed basis, show that the short interest in Apple (AAPL) as a percentage of the float decreased slightly and remains small at around 2.25%. The short interest was 20,435,838 shares as of Aug. 15, according to Nasdaq – more here. Apple stock is up 0.75% this morning.


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Aicardi syndrome is a rare disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the structure that connects the two sides of the brain (called the corpus callosum) is partly or completely missing.
The cause of Aicardi syndrome is unknown at this time. In some cases, experts believe it may be a result of a gene defect on the X chromosome.
The disorder affects only girls.
Symptoms usually start when the child is between ages 3 and 5 months. The condition causes jerking (infantile spasms), a type of childhood seizure.
Aicardi syndrome may occur with other brain defects.
Other symptoms may include:
Children are diagnosed with Aicardi syndrome if they meet the following criteria:
In rare cases, one of these features may be missing (especially lack of development of the corpus callosum).
Tests to diagnose Aicardi syndrome include:
Other procedures and tests may be done, depending on the person.
Treatment is supportive. It involves managing seizures and any other health concerns, and using programs to help the family and child cope with delays in development.
Aicardi Syndrome Foundation - www.aicardisyndrome.org
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) - www.rarediseases.org
The outlook depends on how severe the symptoms are and what other health conditions are present.
Nearly all children with this syndrome have severe learning difficulties and remain completely dependent on others. However, a few have some language abilities and some can walk on their own or with support. Vision varies from normal to blind.
Complications depend on the severity of symptoms.
Call your health care provider if your child has symptoms of Aicardi syndrome. Seek emergency care if the infant is having spasms or a seizure.
Glasmacher MA, Sutton Vr, Hopkins B, Eble T, Lewis RA, Park Parsons D, et al. Phenotype and management of Aicardi syndrome: new findings from a survey of 69 children. J Child Neurol. 2007;22:176-184.
Kinsman SL, Johnston MV. Agenesis of the corpus callosum. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 585.8.
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TUPELO – A strongly divided City Council voted 4-3 on Tuesday to support a contract to offer the historic Spain House to the Tupelo Historic Preservation Society, which included striking a provision the leader of the nonprofit called a dealbreaker.
After nearly three years of the city's Historic Preservation Society trying to gain ownership of the structure, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, a last-minute disagreement between city attorney John Hill and Historic Preservation Society member Doyce Deas nearly derailed the property exchange.
Hill recommended to City Council members that the contract include language that requires the preservation organization to pay $5,000 toward city insurance costs if Tupelo is named in a lawsuit related to the property.
Deas said the provision was unnecessary and would keep the fledgling organization from accepting ownership of the property.
"I won't sign the contract with that in there," Deas said.
The city bought the house from Calvary Baptist Church in 2010 and moved the house from West Main Street to South Church Street in December.
Hill told council members that a potential lawsuit related to the property would likely include the city as a defendant since it moved the house.
"Lawsuits are filed every day that are frivolous," Hill said.
Councilmen Fred Pitts, Jonny Davis and Mike Bryan agreed with the attorney and voted against the contract with the removed provision. However, council members Willie Jennings, Markel Whittington, Jim Newell and Nettie Davis supported Deas' position on the contract.
After the vote, Jonny Davis said it could cost the city thousands of dollars in the future.
"It's a perpetual liability issue," he said.
After the meeting, Deas said she will now focus on increasing membership of the historic preservation group and fundraising to help give the house a new roof and other repairs.


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Curriculum links Design/Tech
The Andes mountain range creates three distinct geographic areas—the costa (coast), the sierra (mountains) and the selva (tropical rainforest). The costa is a narrow strip of land bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west. In the south-east lies the Altiplano, a dry high altitude plain. This region is renowned as one of the driest deserts in the world and is crossed by many rivers that run down from the mountains. To the east lies the selva, the beginnings of the Amazon rainforest.
Andean peoples learned to exploit the wide variations in temperature and rainfall of this varying topography where the difference in altitude between mountain peaks and valley bottoms can be as great as 3,048 metres. These variations influenced food production methods and the choice of materials.
Focus: years 7+8
The Design and Technologies Gold and the Incas: Lost worlds of Peru secondary school online resource focuses on specialisations within the subject's two strands:
- Design and Technologies knowledge and understanding
- Design and Technologies processes and production skills.
(Australian Curriculum: Design and Technologies—released 2014)
The two specialisations that have been utilised for this resource are:
The resource has been developed using a range of objects from the Gold and the Incas exhibition. The exhibition has strong links with a number of content descriptions in the 7 to 8 year band of the Design and Technologies curriculum, especially ones that refer to:
- Investigating the ways in which products, services and environments evolve locally, regionally and globally through the creativity, innovation and enterprise of individuals and groups
- Analysing how food and fibre are produced when designing managed environments and how these can become more sustainable
- Analysing ways to produce designed solutions through selecting and combining characteristics and properties materials, systems, components, tools and equipment.
- Investigate the history of peanut production in Peru. Why was the peanut such a symbolic food for Andean peoples? Read more about the objects that were buried with the Lord of Sipán including a spectacular gold and silver bead peanut shell necklace.
- What other foods were important in the diets of ancient Peruvian peoples and how did they benefit the health of the people?
- Irrigation was essential to food production in ancient Peru. To find out more visit the Gold and the Incas geography inline resource (Geography resource – hyperlink)
- Conservation alert!
- Read the catalogue entry on the National Gallery of Australia's Chimú mask (catalogue 148) and learn how the original maize kernels have been preserved in the mask to allow viewing when the object is not on display.
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Terms like "destination dining" and "authentic Italian" take on new meaning at San Vivaldo Trattoria, which is tucked away in the middle of West Warwick with Tuscan-born culinary mastermind Chef Alfiero Bigazzi at the helm.
By the early 1970s, Bigazzi was sharpening his skills in Florence and Genoa. Following the death of his father, he eventually found his way to New England, garnering acclaim as a personal chef to high-rollers ("whales") at Foxwoods.
Bigazzi ultimately purchased an affordable and accessible spot, a tiny red house on Providence Street in West Warwick, less than one mile from the base of Bald Hill Road. "Too many places in Providence, and too expensive by the water," he explains.
The interior of the red house is tiny at best (in restaurant-speak, we're talking six at the bar, along with five four-tops and one six-top). A bay window is lined with bottles (Bi-gazzi boasts more than 600 wines, ranging from $18 to $750), and Italian soccer jerseys on wire hangers adorn the walls.
The Web site declares that "this is a one-man operation, so please order quickly." He ain't kidding. The busy weekends usually require a bartender/server helping him out, but on Sundays Bigazzi rolls solo, ably serving as host, waiter, and chef.
"I feel bad because everyone comes at once on Friday and Saturday, and I can't seat everybody, so if you don't have a reservation, don't bother showing up," he informed us during a quiet Sunday night visit. Then came the inquiry: "So whaddya wanna eat this evening, gentlemen?"
"Um, well, we saw on your Web site that you have — " I sputtered, and received an aspetta, or "that's enough out of you," in Italian. There is no printed menu on the premises, because Bigazzi will recite whatever is fresh that day, the golden rule in Italian cooking.
We placed our gastronomical trust in the chef, a wise decision from start to finish. Fifteen minutes later, two small plates arrived as Bigazzi described the visually alluring offer-ings: a small mound of mesclun greens dressed with homemade aged balsamic, a slice of bruschetta topped with chick peas and his own smoked mozzarella, and a cold stuffed tomato with couscous topped with a rectangular slab of raw tuna.
Words cannot describe the color scheme and flavors bursting off this plate. My buddy Tom summed up the sense of discovery succinctly: "I can't believe I'm eating this — in West Warwick."
Tom's filet mignon was accompanied by risotto and roasted fingerling potatoes, accompanied by a small helping of marinated eggplant. The steak knife wasn't needed, a situation akin to mom's fork-tender pot roast, and it had a delicious, flavorful char (a coffee rub, perhaps?), which triggered another highly entertaining Alfie discourse about his dry-aged filets.
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Condor Deployment Bag
The Condor Deployment Bag has three compartments which are perfect for carrying a variety of items such as ammo, cell phone, wallet, glasses, handgun, tools etc.. It's smaller size makes it a great day pack for hiking and outdoor recreation. It can be used as a utility pack that can quickly and easily be combined with Condor's H-harness/ Battle belt to make a comfortable tactical rig.
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