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It should be remembered that for hundreds of years, Spain was ruled by the Moors from North Africa and during this period the Moors exerted great influence on the arts and architecture (with a bit of barbarism thrown in). It is also full of the post Moorish, Christian architecture and art and so is a truly magnificent region. One should not confuse Andalucia with the Costa del Sol (although the CdS is in Andalucia) with its profusion of high rise hotels, discos and bars. Literally five minutes drive from the coast is a world of ancient splendour and the true 'rural' Spain, full of history and tradition. Wild countryside, mountains, lush cultivated areas, lakes and national parks abound, the list goes on and on. Andalucia could be termed the 'traditional' Spain. Throughout the summer there is a fiesta every week, first in one town and then the next week in a nearby town. Through the neighbouring 'U' shaped mountain pass at Zafarray, Granada with its magnificent Alhambra is an easy hour's drive away. Very close to Granada is the Sierra Nevada mountain range which boasts some of the best skiing in Europe.Also within easy reach is the ancient city of Cordoba. Cordoba has a most magnificent mosque (we are told it is the largest in Europe, some claim it is the largest in the world). This mosque dates from the time in Spain when the country was under Moorish rule and is unique in that post Moorish rule, the Christian king built a church inside the mosque. So vast is the mosque that it easily contains this magnificent church with room to spare. Cordoba also boasts much ancient architecture and many restaurants and should be placed on the 'must visit' list.A slightly longer drive away (two hours) is the ancient city of Sevilla (Seville). Also a city with a Moorish influence, Sevilla is well worth the drive. Guests who do not wish to drive to Sevilla can take the train from the major rail junction at Bobadilla and for those who wish to visit Madrid, this is also the way to travel. Spanish trains are modern and comfortable and the service is usually excellent. We would suggest that a trip to Sevilla or Madrid should involve an overnight stay. Book your train journeys in good time prior to your trip as the trains are all 'ticket only' and no standing passengers are allowed. This can be done at Bobadilla or Malaga and remember to book your return too. Mid-week is the best time to travel.Malaga city is also worth a visit. An ancient but modern city which is mostly by-passed by the people who flock to the Costa del Sol. In Malaga, visitors will find the ancient in architecture but also a wide variety of contemporary Spanish and international stores. The storekeepers in Malaga will be delighted to help you perform 'melt-down' on your credit cards. Malaga also boasts some of the last 'bodegas' which are the traditional wine bars. In a 'proper' bodega, one orders one's wine straight from the barrel and the barman will write down your tally on the bar in chalk.Inland and to the west of Malaga is the mountain town of Ronda. This town is famous throughout Andalucia for its situation clinging to the side of a deep gorge. The drive from the coast up to Ronda is spectacular.The return trip can be made via the Torcal de Antequera, a wild mountain range with most unusually shaped rock formations. If you feel the round trip could be too long, go to Alhama de Granada which also has a gorge and is also steeped in history and has hot sulphur springs for those who like such things - well worth a visit!
If you feel you must, Gibraltar is some two and a half hours drive away. Gibraltar is without a doubt full of history. It is also a good shopping stop but don't be taken in by 'duty-free' price propaganda. Certainly the prices are duty-free but we have found that although prices carry no VAT, they seem to be 'hiked up' in the first place so we don't feel there are 'bargains' to be had (except booze and fags) and in many cases prices for the same goods in Spain can be much cheaper. If you do go to Gibraltar, park your car in a car park on the Spanish side and walk over the border, we always do (when we are very occasionally forced to go)! Traffic queues into and out of Gibraltar can be many hours long. From the border posts, it is only a 20 minute walk across the airport runway into Gibraltar town centre. Buses and taxis operate from the border and there are also mini-buses operating tours of the 'Rock'.From John & Shelley Evans Dear David & Anne We arrived back home yesterday after our two weeks' holiday in Andalucia well refreshed, particularly after our peaceful stay at Casa Rosina. As we drove off around 9.30 am last Saturday morning the light on the mountains was just amazing, everywhere looked so beautiful and we can understand why you love to live there! The heat when we got out of the car at Arcos nearly took our breaths away - a very hot few days there but wonderful open countryside, before heading back towards Malaga via Grazalema and finally one night nr. Alora in yet another valley - all so different. Thanks to you for "alerting" us to the beauty of Andulucia - but for your advert. we might not have thought of spending a bit of time exploring. Thanks too for organising the car hire - having spoken to others, Sol Auto definitely sounds the best in terms of ease of pick up etc. and the drop off was so easy too.
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Christmas Sweaters
It is almost Christmas! Whether you celebrate it or not, the sweaters sold in stores at this time of year are too cute to avoid. Last year, I realised that I didn't own a single holiday sweater, and vowed to buy one each year as a tradition. One day, I hope to have a holiday sweater for every day of december, by building it up over time. Today I am showing you the 2 that I currently own, both very different, but very cute!
The Christmas sweater pictured above is the first that I ever added to my collection, back in 2015. It was very soft, simple, and cute. I am personally not a big fan of glittery, shiny clothes, and a lot of holiday sweaters tend to have that, so I loved that this one was festive, but basic. Here is where everything is from:
Sweater: Forever 21
Jeans: American Eagle
Boots: Costco
Here is a closer look at the details on the sweater. It is kind of night color with stars and christmas trees, and santa pattern. It is also tight fitted and cropped, which is very different to the regular, bulky sweaters. It is great if you want to be suttle at an ugly christmas party.
This sweater is the one I purchased this year, and suprisingly all the items in the outfit are from the same stores as the last look! I found this sweater in the mens section, because for some reason, the sweaters there always seem to be better than the womens section (a LOT less glitter). Despite the fact that I bought it just lask week, I cannot seem to find it on the website. Here is where everything is from:
Sweater: Forever 21
Jeans: American Eagle
Boots: Costco
Also, if you haven't noticed already, it has snowed! I thought it was the perfect time to take photos, and it feels like Christmas is almost here! I love the colorful lights on this sweater, it kind of reminded me of Stranger Things when I saw it. It is very big, because it is from the men's section, but I love the oversized look, and it is extra comfy.
I hope you enjoyed this festive outfit post! Do you own any holiday sweaters, or know a good place to get some? Let me know in the comments below. I want to try and find a cute one from a different store next year, so I would love to hear your input. Have a fantastic week! I might skip posting next Sunday because it will be Christmas, so I hope you have a happy holiday!
xx Hanna
Styling an Overall Dress
Happy Sunday! Tomorrow is Halloween already, fall is passing by so quickly! In recent months, overalls have come back into style, especially in dress form. I finally picked up a pair, and have been obsessed with wearing it recently, because it is so versatile. Today I am sharing with you two very different ways to style an overall dress, one for more warmer weather, and the other for when it gets cold. I hope you enjoy it!
Outfit 1
Here is the first look. I wore this when it was a semi-warm day, and was extremely comfortable. The soft corduroy material of the dress sits nicely and the unique style works with any outfit. Here is where everything is from:
Top: H&M
Dress: H&M
Shoes: Vans
Necklace: Aeropostale
Bracelets: homemade
Outfit 2
On the day that I wore this outfit, I was right near a park where the fall foliage was in full bloom. Thus, I took advantage and freely posed on bridges and benches in the park, so enjoy some fancier photos. It was a lot colder on this day, and you can see that with the clothes I'm wearing compared to the last outfit
Here is a closer view of what I am wearing. This outfit is more neutral colors, and I styled my hair curled with two half-up space buns. I really enjoy this hairstyle, especially if you have short hair, although it is a hassle to try and get them symmetrical. Here is where everything I am wearing is from:
Top: Aeropostale
Dress: H&M
Shoes: H&M
Jacket: Forever 21
Necklace: Aeropostale
The different materials and layers of this outfit make it feel really grunge, or a very tough look. It is also very warm with the jacket and boots, and if it was even colder, I would've considered adding in some tights.
That concludes the two different ways to style an overall dress. I hope that these looks brought you some inspiration for your fall outfit planning. Let me know in the comments below if you enjoyed having a some different photo scenes in the second outfit, because I will try to do it more often. Also, what are you being for Halloween this year? Have a spooky week!
xx Hanna
Apple and Pumpkin Picking
It's apple season! Apples are some of my favorite fruits, and I find time each year to take a day and go apple picking. Here are my photos from picking, and my outfit that matched the apples :)
The farm I went to this year to pick was the same as my pumpkin picking farm from last year, Riamede Farms. The place is devoted to only apples and pumpkins, so they are focused on and high-quality. It was also very quiet when I visited, and I highly recommend getting the apple cider donuts if you're there on a weekend.
Here is my look for picking. I picked something warm, because I knew it would be windy in the fields. I also decided to go with boots instead of sneakers, since it had the possibility of being muddy. Here is where everything is from:
Top: Pacsun
Bottom: American Eagle
Shoes: H&M
Jewelry: Aeropostale
Along with going apple picking, I also picked up a few pumpkins to use for carving for Halloween later this year. The farm was beautiful as always, with stunning flowers, pumpkins, and other things near the cash register. Below are the pumpkins picked (a small, medium, and a large!) all found on the vine.
I was especially happy when I found this corn that matched the color of my sweater. This is probably my favorite fall color of all time. I just love the rich dark red color, it reminds me of apples, leaves, and now this corn!
That concludes this blog post! I hope you found it full of everything fall brings. I am so happy that fall is here, and I am taking advantage of every moment I can. What are you doing this fall? Let me know in the comments below. I hope you have a fantastic week!
xx Hanna
Back to School Outfit #3
Today is the last of three back to school outfits. It can be hard picking out an outfit for the first day of school, and that is why I put together a bunch of looks, each with a unique style and theme. If you find that today's style doesn't fit your own, check below this post for some more options. Enjoy!
Metallic & Retro
When I found that way that the shirt, shoes, and necklace compliment each other on this outfit, I was ecstatic. I had found these gold colored Vans on the clearance rack at DSW, and I knew it was meant to be. What I didn't know was if I had anything I could wear with them. Now, after trying to come up with outfits with these shoes, I realized that gold goes with everything. Keep that in mind next time you go shoe shopping and don't try to talk yourself out of buying the metallic pair you always wanted. Here is where everything in this outfit is from:
Top: Brandy Mellville
Bottoms: Hollister
Shoes: DSW
Necklace: Aeropostale
Here is a close up of the shoes so you can see just how shiny they are! What I loved most about the pair was how they were metallic, but not sparkly. I can not handle giant sparkles on clothes, but an airbrush of shine is the perfect amount.
With a closer look at the necklace, you can see that it is also gold colored. The two gold accessories bring out the yellow-creme color of the tee shirt. I loved both the stripes and fit of this tee shirt, it reminded me of a retro, 80's style look. If I had a pair of baggy overalls (which are on my list to find) they would go perfect with this top.
That is the end of my back to school outfit posts for this year! If I missed out on your style, tell me in the comments below, and I will make sure to feature it next year. Also, if you want to check out my other back to school outfits, from either this year of last year, take a look at the links below this post. I hope you have a magnificent week!
xx Hanna
other Back to School Outfits from this year
Comfy & Casual:
Girly & Fun:
Back to School Outfits from 2015
Tomboy: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-1
Simple: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-2
Preppy: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-3
Back to School Outfit #2
Woo-hoo! It's already time for another back to school outfit post. Picking out an outfit for the first day of school can be a hard decision, but with the help from my style and theme oriented looks, you will be more than ready by the time school starts. Today's look takes on a whole new style for back-to-school, and I hope you enjoy it!
Girly & Fun
If you are looking for a flouncy, fun look for the first day of school, a dress is the go-to. I wear a lot more dresses and skirts than the average person, because I find they can be comfier than jeans and can look professional and put-together. This dress combines the popular tie-up top with a fun fall color, making it great for back-to-school. Here is where everything is from:
Dress: H&M
Shoes: Payless
Rings: Aeropostale
With a side view it is a lot easier to see the height and style of the shoes I am wearing. I hate wearing high heels, and you will often find me wearing sneakers with every dress. Despite my loathing of uncomfortable shoes, I found these platforms and fell in love. They go with any outfit, and give some height, without your feet being vertical to the ground. Plus, it gives an aura for slightly larger feet, which is perfect for people with very tiny feet.
Here is a closer look of the rings I am wearing with this look. They came in a set of 5, with these three gold colored, and another two which are silver. I loved these rings because they are delicate and simple, similar to all the jewelry I wear. I am picky with jewelry and I don't want like anything bulky that will annoy me throughout the day, because I'll end up taking it off after 5 minutes. Therefore, I tend to choose thin, light stands that feel like I am not wearing anything, but add a hint of color to the outfit.
I hope this look inspired you in picking out the perfect look for the first day of school. If you found that this look didn't fit your style, check out my links below this post for other outfits, each with a different style and theme. Let me know in the comments if I haven't covered your style yet, and I will aim to do it either this year or the next. There will be one more outfit in my back to school collection for this year, so keep your eyes peeled on social media. Have a happy day!
xx Hanna
other Back to School Outfits from this year
Comfy & Casual: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-1
Back to School Outfits from 2015
Tomboy: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-1
Simple: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-2
Preppy: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-3
Back to School Outfit #1
Yes, it is finally becoming my favorite time of the year for clothes. Although most people love wearing shorts all summer long, I am usually checking the weather to see when it will be cool enough for me to wear pants. I did a little shopping the past few weeks to replace anything that had been damaged or that I had grown out of. I also got a few new fashion essentials to add to my closet, and make it look newer. Today I will show you the first of three back to school outfits, all with a unique style and theme.
Comfy & Casual
One of the things I picked up while going back to school shopping was a pair of Boyfriend Jeans. These type of jeans always reminded me of what I pictured painters and artists wearing. As soon as I tried them on, I was hooked. They are baggy, super comfy, and can give any outfit a totally different look. I also liked how they are meant to be rolled up, because I tend to do that with a lot of jeans anyways when they're too long. Here is where everything is from:
Top: H&M
Bottoms: Aeropostale
Shoes: Converse
Necklace: Aeropostale
Bracelet: Aeropostale
Belt: T.J. Maxx
Here is a close up of the shirt and the choker. I got the choker in a set of 2, both very simple and delicate. I have never purchased this kind of necklace before, but I am obsessed now. They seem to make every outfit better, and the ones coming into style now are very simple delicate, which fits my style. I picked this tee-shirt because of the way it fit, the material makes it slouch in the right place, and it is not too tight, but not too loose. It is hard to find the right shirt to go with boyfriend jeans because a big, baggy shirt can ruin the look, and a tight shirt can make the jeans look really big.
With a closer look at the bracelet, you can see that it matches the pendant on the choker. I just wanted to note that I did not intend on this while buying these, and I was so pleased when I realized at home.
Here is a closer look on the bottom half of the outfit. The jeans have wide holes that fell (for me) right under the knee, and cute off before my shoes. I did roll them up a little to make them fit me better, and I find that overall they worked out pretty well. I was scared at first when trying to style them, because I thought I wouldn't be able to make it work, but I think I will be wearing these a lot this year. I paired the look with sneakers because it makes the look "fall", but if it were spring, I would have worn tan sandals.
That concludes the first of three back to school outfit posts! I hope this helps you when deciding what to wear for the first day of school. It can be very hard picking out the perfect outfit, which is why I designed these by style, so you can pick the one that fits you best. If you want to see more different types of styles, I will have the links below for my three back to school outfit posts from last year. Let me know in the comments when school starts for you! There might be another post with a new outfit between now and next Sunday, so keep your eyes peeled on social media ;) Have an incredible week!
xx Hanna
Back to School Outfits from 2015
Tomboy: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-1
Simple: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-2
Preppy: http://www.fashionablyshort.com/outfits/back-to-school-outfit-3
Since I didn't post last week, I decided to do a little double-feature on the blog today. It will feature an outfit and an excursion. One of my favorite things to do in summer (and in general) is picking fresh fruits and vegetables. If you've seen a post in late fall about pumpkin picking, then you might remember the farm in this post. But first, I am going to show you a summer outfit that is comfortable, yet simple. It includes layers that'll fit any changing summer weather. Enjoy!
Here is the look. I chose to include all solid colors, but many different materials to keep it from looking flat. A few bracelets and a delicate necklace also give the look a pop. The jean shirt can be used if the weather is colder or windy, but can be tied around the waist when it is hot. Here is where everything is from:
Top: Brandy Melville
Shorts: H&M
Jean Top: H&M
Shoes: Converse
Here is a close up of the look with the jean shirt on. You can roll it up or down depending on your liking. I would have liked to add more bracelets, but I wanted to keep the lightness of the look.
Blueberry Picking
At Alstede Farms today, there was a blueberry festival to celebrate the peak of the blueberry season. It was a perfect excuse to take the drive and do some picking. Once there, I saw the giant center filled with activities for kids, food, and farm animals. The first thing I had to do was take tons of pictures of the cute animals.
Next up was paying admission and then wandering in the fields of fresh raspberries, peaches, and blueberries. Everything was fresh and very quiet, because the farm is gigantic and spread out nicely.
After taking the free hay ride back to the main center and paying for the fresh goodies, I took my place in the long line for ice cream. I ended up sharing a soft serve vanilla blueberry ice cream and a blueberry apple cider slushy. Everything was homemade and delicious. (Also it is National Ice Cream Day -- what a happy coincidence!)
I hope you liked the double-feature post on the blog today! As Hannah Montana would say, it really is the "best of both worlds" with this post ;) Let me known if you want to see more posts like this. Also, do you like berry picking as much as I do? Have a fantastic week!
xx Hanna
4th of July
I can't believe it is already July! It feels like summer started yesterday. With that in mind, the 4th of July is tomorrow, and in the US, we all know what that means. Barbecues, fun, and fireworks are just a few of the amazing activities that take up this weekend. For me, an outfit makes everything better. That is why I'm showing you my look for the 4th this year. I hope it gives you some inspiration for your own outfit.
Here it is! I think it has a nice balance of red white and blue, which can be hard when making an outfit. I really wanted to include jean, because it is America's material in my opinion. I picked my lovely blue jean skirt and a tight fitting red and white top to go with it. My shoes and hat are white to make the look more fitting, but keep the main part of the outfit the focus.
Here is a close up of the front. As you can see, this outfit is meant for mainly warm weather, but you could add a sweater or tights if you live in a colder area. Here is where the base of the outfit is from:
Top: American Eagle
Skirt: PacSun - Bullhead Denim
I chose to wear my very patriotic white converse with the ought. I love these shoes because they have red, white, and blue in them, making them the perfect shoe for the 4th. I also grabbed an small old flag, which can be used as an accessory to wave around at a parade, or just walk around with.
Lastly, here is a quick close up of the top, so that you can see the stripes a bit clearer. Also unseen before, I am wearing a choker necklace. It doesn't match the outfit, but is the only one I own. I think a choker really accents the outfit, and gives it an extra pop.
That concludes my 4th of July post. I hope that this outfit brought you some inspiration of what to wear tomorrow. I typically find it very hard picking the perfect outfit, and sometimes even shop for a shirt or other clothing item that can be used specifically for this holiday. Have a great time on the 4th, along with a fabulous week.
xx Hanna
The Perfect Spring Dress
There is finally a new outfit post on the blog, hooray! As you might have seen already, I have been wearing a lot of dresses recently. I find that the time in-between seasons is perfect weather for dresses. They're great at both keeping you warm, cool, and comfy all at once. Here is a dress I think is great for a cool spring day, when the sun is out and shining, but there may be a breeze or a bit of rain.
Ta da! Although it may look like nothing special, this outfit is probably one of the most comfiest articles of clothing I own. The long sleeved dress is great for wearing down, or scrunching up if you get hot. The dress is also not tight-fit, so it is very breathable and bouncy. Plus, the classy pattern dresses up the look, making it acceptable to wear to work or a casual party. I paired the look with sneakers because the weather isn't warm enough to wear sandals yet. Here is where everything is from.
Dress: American Eagle
Shoes: Converse
Here is a closer view on the pattern of the dress. Sorry for the weird way I'm holding it, it was very windy outside. I am wearing 2 bracelets on my wrist to accent the dress a little. Since the neckline cuts low and has the tie (which I love - it is so original and cute!) there is little possibility to wear a necklace. Therefore, I threw a splash of color on my wrist, and it makes the outfit look less plain.
I hope you enjoyed reading today's post! I am very happy to get back to regular posting of outfits, and other things. Also, the weather is finally starting to get warmer, and I'm itching for summer vacation. Let me know in the comments if you have an obsession with dresses (like me), and/or you want to see more posts similar to this. Have a fantastic week!
xx Hanna
Sunday Brunch
Last minute, I threw on this outfit in a spontaneous Sunday brunch plan. Comfy and cute, this outfit is perfect for going out to a late breakfast on an almost Spring morning.
I find this look to be the perfect combination of dressed-up, yet comfy. The dress is what gives the look a more upscale vibe, but it is made completely out of sweater material, so it is super comfy. The scarf accents the look by giving it a pop, and keeping the look warm. I chose to wear boots with this so as to keep it casual. The look is simple, and would be acceptable to wear at most breakfast places for brunch. Here is where everything I am wearing is from:
Dress: Marshalls
Boots: H&M
Scarf: JCPenny (similar)
In sum, that was my small post for this week. Hopefully, the look is fitting to the weather near you. Here, it has that almost-spring vibe where you could get away with wearing a light coat or heavy sweater outside, instead of a giant winter coat. I am excited for spring and warmth, and also scared my allergies will be coming soon. Do you like spring? Or have you feared it because of allergies/bugs? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Have an outstanding week!
xx Hanna
A seventeen-year-old fashion obsessed girl, who stands just under 5 feet tall.
June 2018


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Final: Laval Rocket 4, Lehigh Valley Phantoms 3 OT
Summary: For the second year in a row, fans didn't have to wait long to send teddy bears raining down on the ice at PPL Center.
The Phantoms didn't beat last year's record of 59 seconds but Matt Read was close when he scored 1:25 into play Saturday night. New teddy bears and stuffed animals, which will be donated to Valley Youth House, immediately began littering the playing surface. Play was paused for about 10 minutes while the stuffed animals were collected.
But things ended much differently for the Phantoms than they began. After taking a 3-1 lead with 4:39 left in regulation, Lehigh Valley ended up surrendering two goals — one with 9.4 seconds left — to go into overtime, where they allowed another.
Adam Cracknell scored 1:13 into the extra session on a 2-on-1 to complete the comeback for the Rocket, who had lost seven straight.
Read's goal was good for the lead until just over seven minutes into the second period when Laval evened the game at one goal apiece. Daniel Audette beat Phantoms goalie Dustin Tokarski on a 2-on-1.
Things remained tied for just six minutes as Greg Carey, Lehigh Valley's leader in goals last season, remained red hot. Nicolas Aube-Kubel set Carey up perfectly for a blast that Rocket netminder Michael McNiven didn't get enough of with his glove. It was his seventh goal in six games.
The Phantoms added a third tally with 4:39 remaining. Off a faceoff win, defenseman James de Haas fired a shot from the point that was deflected in on McNiven. McNiven made the save but Corban Knight found the rebound and put it home for a temporary 3-1 advantage.
Just 51 seconds later Laval answered to cut Lehigh Valley's lead to 3-2.
Three stars: 1st — Adam Cracknell (LAV) 2 goals; 2nd — Jeremy Gregoire (LAV) goal, assist; 3rd — Greg Carey (LV) goal, assist.
Quotable: "We just gotta be able to eat pucks or make the right play with the puck and I think we did it two or three times in the last three minutes where we just had unforced errors. [They] kind of gained momentum and end up with one goal and then the faceoff at the end, we had a plan, we didn't execute, they got a shot off and I don't know how it went in." — Phantoms forward Matt Read on Laval's late comeback
Attendance: 8,512. It's the third sellout of the season at PPL Center.
Up next: The Phantoms continue their season-long homestand on Wednesday with their fifth-straight home contest as they host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 7:05 p.m.


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A panel of familiar faces is helping find Asheville's next city manager. Sort of.
On Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5, Asheville City Council conducted face-to-face meetings with the six semifinalists for the position of Asheville's new city manager.
And it apparently did so without any prior direct input (see below) from a much-heralded "community partners" search committee that was created to provide advice and input in the selection process. That committee was actually formed in May, but was not finalized until September 14 and, according to city staffers, only convened once before being scheduled to meet the candidates during the October 5 sessions.
Meanwhile he city lurches forward with its own selection process. Nor does anyone seem to know when, or to what degree, the citizens' committee may be further involved in that process.
And, as Shakespeare put it, "thereby hangs a tale."
City: "Just kidding, it's a done deal."
On Monday, October 15, city officials announced that they decided to skip all the intermediate steps outlined below — including finalist meet-and-greets and further input from its blue ribbon committee — and go straight to hiring a new city manager.
A bulletin issued by City Hall said Council would meet in special session at 4 p.m. Wednesday [Oct. 17] to sign the new city manager's contract. Following that formality, everybody would adjourn to Asheville's trendy Twisted Laurel restaurant, where the public is invited to meet and greet the hitherto-under-wraps city CEO.
"City Council's initial intention had been to hold a community meet-and-greet for the finalists; however, the anticipated candidate was so well aligned with the input received from the community, City Council and staff that City Council has decided to move forward with the anticipated candidate. The anticipated candidate had strong support from community stakeholders, City Council and City leadership team," the city's announcement said.
The announcement did not name or define "community stakeholders," or explain the extent of their involvement in a selection process that has been carried out without public input, and largely without public knowledge.
Greenville, SC, is also interviewing finalists for a city manager this week, and both Greenville and Asheville have listed their openings with Texas-based recruiter Springsted-Waters. Asheville's chosen candidate is said to have also been in the running for the Greenville position, though it is not known whether the candidate came through Springsted-Waters.
(For a narrative of how the city originally said it was approaching its selection process, read the original October 8 article below.)
But first, here's the lineup:
The Team
- Terry Bellamy, former Asheville Mayor. Bellamy, a two-term mayor (2005-2013) was North Carolina's youngest and Asheville's first black chief executive. Generally considered a liberal, she nevertheless voted against same-sex partner benefits for city employees. In the spring of 2013 she put out a call on social media for citizens to join her in a 24-day period of fasting and prayer as her administration contended with a $3 million city deficit.
- Marc Hunt, former Vice-Mayor. Hunt, who shared a passion for bicycling with Jackson, worked closely — some said colluded — with him to wrest the Pack Place building away from its corporate board and hand it over to the Asheville Art Museum. Hunt has the distinction of being the committee's lone male member.
- Kit Cramer, President and CEO, Asheville Chamber of Commerce. With a salary-and-benefits package reckoned at well over $300,000 per year, Kramer has a place on Business North Carolina's list of the state's 100 most influential people. More than once she has been called "the real mayor of Asheville."
- Carmen Ramos-Kennedy, President, Asheville Chapter, NAACP. A native New Yorker, Ramos-Kennedy came to Asheville in 2007 from southern California. A disciple of state political activist The Rev. William Barker, Ramos-Kennedy is the Asheville NAACP's first female president. She acted as Bellamy's field director when Bellamy ran for Congress in 2014. Currently she serves as coordinator of the living wage program at Just Economics of WNC. (See Vicki Meath, below)
- Kim McGuire, Nonprofits Consultant. McGuire heads McGuire Consultants, an independent firm she founded after spending 13 years at Western North Carolina Nonprofit Pathways. Her firm specializes in advising civic and philanthropic clients.
- Elaine Poovey, Chairman, Malvern Hills Neighborhood Association. A longtime West Asheville resident, Poovey is a past president of the city's Neighborhood Advisory Council.
- Djuana Swann, Attorney. Swann presently serves as counsel for the Asheville Housing Authority. She was for a time one of two county attorneys for Henderson County. She is also an alumna of Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes, and Davis, Mayor Esther Manheimer's firm.
- Sala Menaya-Merritt, Chief Program Officer, Asheville YWCA. Merritt's recent work at the YW has included an upgrade of the facility's Healthy Meals Kitchen and an expansion of its early learning program. Like Ramos-Kennedy, she is an incomer from southern California.
- Vicki Meath, Executive Director, Just Economics of WNC. Meath also came to Asheville in 2007, but by way of Cleveland, Ohio, where she worked with the Cuyahoga County Living Wage Campaign. She is described as having "a strong commitment to and passion for economic justice work."
- Roxanne Wynn, Marketing Manager at Integrity Brand Management. As an "online brand manager," Wynn specializes in "soliciting new hotel and restaurant clients" and "coordinating their unique online reputation management and marketing campaigns."
The City of Asheville loves its committees and commissions.
According to the city's website, there are presently 36 city advisory boards, commissions, and committees, providing input on matters ranging from air quality to human relations, noise, and trees. (The city manager search panel is not listed among them, possibly because it would be considered a one-off, while the others are standing committees.) Some of these bodies, such as the Downtown Commission, the Multimodal Transportation Commission, and the Tourist Development Authority, are actually de facto authors of city government: some feel that Council receives their reports, sets the city's seal on them, and hands them on as official policy.
For that very reason, the departed Gary Jackson, whose shoes the city now seeks to fill, did not like committees and commissions at all. He complained several times that they actually got in the way of his running his department. Analysts have said these citizen bodies were actually filling a vacuum. In Jackson's time the City Manager's office interacted with city council exactly once every two weeks: on the day before council meetings, when it submitted the consent agenda for review.
And, Jackson's complaints notwithstanding, that system worked remarkably well for him. Right up until the morning Ashevillians woke to find that for half a year, the city he ran had been keeping an explosive piece of intelligence under wraps.
The Ballad of Gary Jackson, or, It All Started with Johnny Rush
In the early hours of August 24, 2017, Johnny Jermaine Rush was walking home from work at a Tunnel Road restaurant when he was intercepted on Biltmore Avenue by APD officer Chris Hickman and charged with jaywalking. Hickman later claimed that during the arrest Rush had attempted to leave and/or otherwise resisted, and Hickman said he used appropriate and necessary means to restrain him.
On or about February 27, 2018, person or persons still unknown emailed the Asheville Citizen-Times a copy of footage from Hickman's body cam, showing Hickman beating and choking Rush. Rush is black; Hickman is white. The footage, released with an accompanying story by the Citizen-Times next day, went viral on the Internet and attracted international news coverage. On the heels of the initial blast of shock and outrage came a secondary one: the news that the incident had taken place in August, at which time, it turned out, Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper had immediately relieved Hickman of his badge and gun, and had intended to fire him but Hickman resigned first. How and why, people wanted to know, had this information been kept secret for six months? Who participated in the coverup?
The FBI got involved. Among the Asheville citizenry the torches and pitchforks came out. Moving swiftly to stop the bleeding, city council on March 20 issued a statement saying that Jackson, as the city's chief employee and at whose door, therefore, the buck stopped, had been fired, effective immediately.
This amounted to little skin off Jackson's nose. Just five weeks before, he had announced his retirement. (He received a standing ovation from city council and staff and Manheimer said in a press release, "Gary has served Asheville faithfully and effectively … with dignity and integrity.") In terminating him, the city gave Jackson six months' salary — about $98,000 — payable in monthly installments through September 30. So Jackson received his last severance installment of about $16,333.00, just a few days ago.
Help Wanted. Must Be Familiar with Dillon's Rule.
And so Jackson departed, his former assistant, Cathy Ball, stepped in as interim replacement, and the city created its citizens' panel to help screen candidates for Asheville's new boss. But City Hall also did something that observers say is far more likely to have a bearing on who gets the job, and how soon: it listed the position with Springsted-Waters, a Texas-based recruiter specializing in municipal executive searches. Springsted-Waters' description of the job includes this passage:
"Qualified candidate will have a record of successful leadership in executing strategic goals, managing organizational performance, transparent communications, prudent fiscal management, building effective intergovernmental and community partnerships, and engaging citizens. Experience managing rapid growth in a city with significant architectural structures and a thriving tourism industry is a plus. Familiarity with Dillon's Rule preferred."
Now, Dillon's Rule — named for the Ohio judge who articulated it in 1872 — is a legal doctrine that places a very narrow interpretation on the powers of cities to govern themselves. It is, in effect, the opposite of the doctrine of "home rule," which makes cities virtually autonomous. The state, under Dillon's Rule, tells its cities what they can and can't do, and beyond that cities have no legal initiative. North Carolina no longer applies Dillon's Rule per se, but state legal scholar Frayda Bluestein says North Carolina currently "applies a rule that appears to be as strict, or perhaps even more strict, than Dillon's Rule."
Making familiarity with Dillon's Rule a qualification for the city manager's job has led some analysts to wonder whether the city expects further dust-ups with the North Carolina General Assembly in the near future.
"They also serve who only stand and wait."
Former Vice Mayor Chris Peterson, a vocal critic of Asheville's progressive brand of governance, called the search committee "window dressing." Noting that the city began the year with a $3.2 million deficit — which it has trimmed to about $800,000, mostly by increasing city fees — he added, "Whoever they pick and however they do it, I hope [council] is honest with the new city manager and vice versa. It sure would be nice to show people the real budget numbers for a change."
According to the city's latest timeline, the city will make its selection the week of October 29 – November 5, and the announcement of the new city manager will be made the following week. So far, Enquiring Minds has not been able to discover notice of any scheduled interaction between city council and the citizens' committee between now and then. It is not known whether the committee is considered to have discharged its duty after its brief existence, or whether it is still drawn up, waiting to serve, its banners stirring gently in the mild October breeze.
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- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1. Mix and combine the raspberries with the vinegar, slowly add olive
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Lemon-Black Olive Infused Vinaigrette
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I asked my hubby what he thinks of the whole word-of-the-year idea. Asked him if he thinks it's corny. He says, It's what we do, right?
Does he mean, the action of picking words-of-the-year, or does he mean the action of being corny?? So I chuckled, my I-have-a-private-joke-laugh, only it's not so private, cuz he knows what I find funny. Plural existence is sooooooo not lonely!
Word of the year. Do you pick a word of the year? Or do you stay with the whole resolutions bit? Do you consider ahead of time what kind of theme you want running throughout your year?
Many years past, I have not so much thought about a theme for the year. I have spent many New Years' thinking about what kinds of things I wanted to accomplish that year, where I missed during the past year, and so forth.
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spark [spahrk] noun 1. anything that activates or stimulates; inspiration or catalyst. 2. a trace of life or vitality.
verb to kindle, animate, or stimulate (interest, activity, spirit, etc.).
I love it that our theme is a noun and a verb. I love it that I think of glitter when I look at the word (cuz, ya know, everything is better with glitter). I love it that the form of the adjective is sparkly, yay.
I love it that I can be inspired by a spark, and that I can be a spark of inspiration for someone else, by sharing our art and our conversations and our lives with each other. I love it that some thing, any thing, can be the spark that stimulates my next project. I love it that I can do the action of spark-ing, and stimulate interest or inspiration, which is the whole reason I blog and teach the kidlets and work with the youth ministry at Church. I want to share as much spark as keeps filling my heart, brought to me by God, my husband, my kidlets, my Church family, other artists. Spark finds me and grabs me and begs me to spread it around.
And I love it that spark is what I have in my heart and spirit. I have the spark of God, the spark of love, the spark of inspiration, all of it.
It is the perfect word for my whole focus…focus on God, focus on my husband and children, and the focus on my art world.
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As an aficionado of Korean cooking and Asian fusion cuisine, Anju had long been on my list of places to eat. The only reason I held off from dining there was Kev's low tolerance for spicy food. Last month, when he finally suggested for us to eat there, I was ravished with delight!
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Calgary Restaurant: The Highwood
Having a hard time choosing a restaurant to impress your date? Let me introduce to Calgary's best kept secret – The Highwood.
Calgary Restaurant: Ichi Rock [ra:ku]
After hearing my Asian friends praising about Ichi Rock's sushi, I couldn't resist the temptation to confirm the verdict myself. Finally, last month, while deciding the location for the lunch date with Lisa from Lemon Lime Lisa, I took the liberty of choosing Ichi Rock [ra:ku].
Calgary Restaurant: Cafe 100%
Disclaimer: I was formally invited and ate with the restaurant owner. The meal was paid for by Cafe 100%. The review does not include comments on service because we were obviously treated differently as invited guests as opposed to restaurant patrons. All opinions are my own and I tried my best to highlight the goods and bads. All photos (except the 'entrance' shot) are provided by the restaurant.
I was honored to be invited by Cafe 100% earlier this month to visit their restaurant. Just opened about 2 months ago, Cafe 100% has quickly captured attention, particularly from young adults. Having heard my Chinese friends praising about their food, I made a mental note to try certain dishes, but never really got the chance to check it out myself. As the opportunity came along, Kev and I gladly accepted it. It's about time to try something new! Click to read more!
Calgary Restaurant: Watercress Express
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Calgary Restaurant: Vero Bistro Moderne
Recently, I have a growing appetite for modern fusion cuisine. Indisputably, the genuine taste of traditional dishes is a way to evoke fond memories of places. However, sometimes I get tired of eating the same dishes again and again. This is when I turn to fusion cuisine for new experiences and excitement. (We all need new stimuli in life once in a while, don't we?)
We took a shot at Vero Bistro Moderne, which we've heard a lot of good words. The bistro is located in Kensington, presenting creative interpretations of Italian and French cuisine. Click to read more!
Calgary Restaurant: Cerezo Cafe & Bar
Want something different for brunch? I do!
Kev and I looooove Asian fusion cuisine. So far, Gachi and Lava Dining have made quite an impression on us. To celebrate Kev has finally escaped out of rural medicine practice and returned to the city, we visited Cerezo in Renfrew for brunch. Click to read more!


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If you've been injured on the job and it's serious enough to keep you out of work for a while, your next question is probably, "What do I do now?"
Somehow, you have to find a way to pay your medical expenses and bills. These are some of the most common options you may have:
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If you're lucky, you'll have a disability insurance plan that kicks in almost immediately.
Disability insurance plans are usually purchased through your employer or through your insurance company and often have fairly relaxed rules about when they can be used. They often only cover a short period -- but that's often enough for other types of disability programs to kick in.
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If you're injured at work, you may be eligible for workers' compensation -- depending on the size of your company.
Workers' comp allows you to put in a claim for medical expenses and living costs without having to sue your boss. Since it's a no-fault system, you generally give up the right to sue your employer by taking workers' comp.
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Me and Trov went to New York on Tuesday to ramble about The Black Cherry Bombshells on the comic book talk show. Thanks to the 10001'ers who came out.
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it all began very early on in our marriage. it was easter 1998, one month after we were married. i woke up to a trail of whoppers starting in my bedroom, down the hall, past the kitchen and around the corner to find this:
was there ever a cuter easter basket? probably, but knowing jeff this WAS the cutest. a trail of whoppers to the prize...a giant duck with a pile of whoppers at his rear. hilarious!
a few years and two kids later this is the joy that i woke up to. a tiny bunny with a HUGE pile of...well i'm sure you can see. you have to click on this to enjoy and appreciate how he did this. jeff stuck marshmallows together and and then proceeded to melt and paint chocolate on the outside of the marshmallows until he got the desired effect. :) i just want you to know that i am sparing you the picture of me taking a bite out if it. yep i sure did.
and this my friends is our fourth anniversary we didn't have much money and he couldn't afford to buy me flowers so this is what i got instead.
now i understand that some women would be really mad if their husband got them: hot dogs, lemon grass, cheese sticks, slim jims and green onions for a bouquet but those are the women that could NEVER be poor. really you take what you can get.
we also spent an anniversary at a texaco gas station. we filled up our tank, got taco bell from inside and went across the street, parked and ate with our two babies in the back seat, and we didn't spend a penny. how you ask? we used his mothers texaco card. if that isn't a white trash anniversary i don't know what is.
this is mothers day 2007. yes, three days ago. i was upstairs pampering myself (as you can see) and i got called down stairs for an immediate family meeting.
so would you eat it? yeah, i just threw it in the trash tonight


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The Case of Shadbolt's Tree of Life
The Case of Dubious Due Diligence
The Case of the Olympic Posters
The Case of the Solitary Surrealist
The Case of the Recalcitrant Rembrandt
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The Case of Margaret Keanes Big-Eyed Boys
The Case of Clarences Château-Gaillard
The Case of the M.S. Nov 1910
The Case of the Archangel Michael Defeating Satan
The Case of Cruise Ship Art: Part 2
The Case of Mary Most Holy Mother of Light
The Case of Leni and the Nuba
The Case of the Seductive Souvenir
The Case of the Irish Surrealist
The Case of the Developing Dalí
The Case of Nano-D Technology
The Case of Resale Royalties, Part 2
The Case of Resale Royalties, Part 1
The Case of Fritz Stehwien
The Case of Jasper Jphns' Figure 1
Who's Afraid of Canadian Landscape Art?
The Case of the Wickham Fisherman
The Case of the Idiosyncratic Signature and the Indecipherable Monogram
The Case of Debatable Donations
The Case of the Long-tailed Monkey
The Case of Edgar Heap of Birds
The Case of the Silent Song
The Case of Alex and the Art Aficionado
The Case of the Privacy of the Publicity Photo
The Case of the Potter's Portraits
The Case of the Coy Cornelius Krieghoff
The Case of the Political Portraitist
The Case of the Reconsidered Revolution
The Case of the Anabiotic Abbey
The Case of the Phoney Picasso
The Case of Setsuko Piroche
The Case of being on the Forest Edge with Vern Simpson
The Case of Being at the End of the Storm with Loren Adams
The Case of Being: Under the Table with Thomas
The Case of Wyland's Whales on Walls
The Case of A.Y. Jackson's Smart River (Alaska)
The Case of Red Fish with Blue Breasts
The Case of Looe Poole
The Case of Camaldoli
The Case of MS
The Case of the Misattributed Emily Carrs
The Case of the Doubtful Dürer
The Case of the Purloined Picasso
The Case of the Defrocked Duchess of Devonshire
The Case of the First Wife
The Case of the Dodford Priory
The Case of the Unknown Actor
Practical Art History
(or Confessions of a Fine Art Appraiser)
by Jim Finlay
Finlay Fine Art & Wealth Management
Chapter 17. The Case of Setsuko Piroche
Recently I was engaged to evaluate, for insurance purposes, a mixed media work on paper mounted on masonite by the Japanese/Canadian artist, Setsuko Piroche. I was to make commercial value judgements, based on aesthetic, art historical, critical analysis and artistic considerations, i.e., a formal analysis of a work.
Setsuko Piroche, Untitled, c. 1968
Paul Gauguin, Manao Tupapau, 1892
She is 75 years old and has never had permanent commercial gallery representation throughout her long and distinguished artistic career. Since coming to Canada in 1968, she has abandoned painting in favour of constructing three-dimensional textile wall hangings, or her so-called soft sculptures. She was included in an article in Arts Canada #190/191, Autumn 1974, entitled Modalities of West Coast Sculpture by Joan Lowndes which also referenced the work of Gathie Falk, Richard Prince, Al McWilliams and others. She was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1933 and her most recent solo show was at the Studio Art Gallery, Capilano College, North Vancouver, in 2004.
I was reminded, in this regard, of an admonition by one of my now-deceased art history professors who repeatedly warned against looking at a historical work with contemporary vision, thus applying contemporary concepts about art to a work which occupies a different place in time and which is influenced by differing social and artistic sensibilities. In this instance the work is not only separated historically but also, to a certain extent, culturally from contemporary North American notions about art.
Setsuko Piroche left Japan for Canada at age 35, after securing thorough, traditional training in art and travelling to India to study Islamic Art and to Australia where she exhibited at the Hobart Museum (Tasmania) and at the Darwin Museum. She had exhibited in Japan annually at the National museums in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Kyoto and had won first prize in Tokyo in 1957 and 1961.
This work appears to have been completed in Japan just prior to the artist's relocation to British Columbia and may have been included in her first Canadian solo show at the Mary Frazee Gallery in Vancouver in 1969. As Charlotte Townsend-Gault noted in her review of the show in the Vancouver Sun on July 19, 1969, her work is a good example of the culture gap [between Japan and Canada], and she further notes that, Over here, it looks like a decorative kind of expressionism, the decorative modes adapted from styles and traditions seen in the various countries visited by the artist.
The brooding, foreboding stylistic representation of guardian figures surrounding the central image is reminiscent of Paul Gauguin's Manao Tupapau (The Spirit of the Dead Watching) from 1892, with the central image of a nude woman as a metaphorical representation of new life, replaced with the stylized image of nature bursting forth anew. There is also a suggestion of rebirth, sustainability and stewardship of the natural world as being essential to the continued existence of terrestrial life, and is perhaps a reference to the aboriginal imagery Piroche may have encountered on her travels.
Next: The Case of the Phoney Picasso.


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As expected, NVIDIA took advantage of CES to unveil its Tegra 4 mobile processor, hyped up during the company's press conference by its ever-enthusiastic CEO, Jen-Hsun Huang. When Apple unveiled its latest iPad this past fall, featuring the company's A6X processor, it's unlikely that anyone could have guessed the performance boost it'd bring. In fact, I'm sure at the time of the announcement, the folks at NVIDIA wished its Tegra 4 was ready right there and then. Fortunately, however, it does appear that NVIDIA has reclaimed the performance lead with its latest chip.
As the slide in the photograph below shows, Tegra 4 is just a bit faster than Apple's A6X, and much faster than everything else out there – though it's important to note that no Intel product was used in the comparison. We'll have to wait and see if the Santa Clara company will strike back with a comparison of its own.
Internally, NVIDIA kept the general design of Tegra 4 the same as the previous generation, sticking with its 4+1 layout (4 cores + a "second generation" battery-saver core). The CPU cores themselves have been upgraded to ARM's latest, Cortex-A15, which helps dramatically with the overall speed boost. Graphics-wise, Tegra 4 is theoretically "up to" 6x faster than Tegra 3, thanks in part to its inclusion of a 72 cores. 72!
Overall, it's expected that Tegra 4 will be 2.5~4x faster than Tegra 3. Devices should boot faster, operate smoother and deliver even better gaming than what we've seen from Tegra-enhanced titles in the past. On that topic, select Tegra 4 games en route include Bloodsword, Dead Trigger 2 and Real Boxing. Given that Tegra 3 could offer Xbox 360-level graphics (as I evidenced here), Tegra 4's potential is exciting. On a related note, Tegra 4 bumps resolution support to 4K. Enough said there.
Alongside the CPU and GPU performance boosts comes another: HDR. When a photo is taken with a Tegra 4 device, it will capture multiple shots and then combine them to deliver a photo that really stands out. Best part? Thanks to the performance capabilities of NVIDIA's latest chip, even HDR video is possible.
With its performance boost, it'd be easy to assume that Tegra power draw remains the same, but not so. Instead, NVIDIA claims Tegra 4 consumes up to 45% less power than Tegra 3 in "common use cases". HD video-wise, it can handle up to 14 hours on phones (and possibly more on tablets).
On a side note, NVIDIA also announced the "i500 Soft Modem" (pictured in the graphic near the top, next to Tegra), a reprogrammable baseband chip that vendors could utilize to deliver various wireless support to their devices. A major upside is that it's 40% smaller than other solutions, so it's an interesting product – and a slightly unexpected one from NVIDIA.


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Masai Mara National Reserve is a wildlife game reserve in south west Kenya near the Tanzanian border. It is amongst the most popular parks in the world for a wildlife safari. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby has many Masai Villages. The Masai people are best known for their distinctive customs and dress. They mostly inhabit the area near the game reserve. The park has stunning natural scenery and is home to some of the largest wild animal populations in the world.
Key Facts and History
In 1961 the Masai Mara covered only 520 Square kilometers of the current area, including the Masai Triangle. This all area was extended to the east to cover 1,821 km in 1961 and converted to a game reserve. The NCC took over management of this reserve. Some portion of the hold was given National Reserve status in 1974, and the rest of the zone of 159 km2 (61 sq mi) has come back to neighborhood networks. An extra 162 km2 (63 sq mi) were expelled from the save in 1976, and the recreation center was diminished to 1,510 km2 (580 sq mi) in 1984. In 1994, the Trans Mara County Council (TMCC) was shaped in the western piece of the hold, and control was isolated between the new chamber and the current Narok County Council. In May 2001, the not-revenue driven Mara Conservancy assumed control administration of the Mara Triangle. Some portion of the hold was given National Reserve status in 1974, and the rest of the region of 159 km2 (61 sq mi) has come back to nearby networks. An extra 162 km2 (63 sq mi) were expelled from the save in 1976, and the recreation center was lessened to 1,510 km2 (580 sq mi) in 1984.
Best time to visit
July to Oct
Whilst there is no real best time to visit as the Masai Mara is lively throughout the whole year, you should however take the following in to consideration. The wildebeest migration happens from July to October. It is the busiest time of the year in the Mara and means the park is really busy and crowded. Although the wildebeest migration is the main attraction, if you are not a fan of crowds it might not be the best time to visit. During these months the bush is less dense and wildlife is easier to spot. You should try and avoid February and March as the area receives plenty of rainfall during that time, you might not get the best safari experience with the rains pouring down. Remember the roads in the park are not paved and you definitely need a 4 wheel drive vehicle during this time.
How to get there
You can either travel by road or by air. Depending on your preference.
By Road
Driving will take you about five to six hours at most. The road up to Narok is generally smooth and beautiful. It's best to leave Nairobi early in the morning so as to make it to the park by early afternoon. Driving down the rift valley there is plenty of natural scenery to keep you in awe. In Narok town there is a fuel station directly over the stream which is an incredible spot for a short stopover before the extremely rough road begins. From Narok to the Sekenani gate the road is a real mess and will shake you up a bit. However it is all part of the adventure.
By Air
There are a couple of safari companies that offer air travel to the Masai Mara. It takes around 40 minutes from Nairobi. A departure from the Coast is around 2 hours leaving from Mombasa, Diani Beach or Malindi. There are 6 airstrips in the Mara and you may end up landing on a few of them before reaching yours, all part and parcel of the adventure. Although very convenient, you do end up missing the natural scenery the Great Rift Valley has to offer. The experience
The one and only thing that really makes the Masai Mara great and attracts thousands of visitors every month is the wildlife. There is an awful lot of game viewing on offer. Right from the moment you step in to the park you are greeted with wildlife in its most natural habitat.
Wildebeest, Zebra, Topi and Thomson's gazelle migrate into and occupy the Mara reserve, from the Serengeti plains to the south and Loita Olains in the pastoral ranches to the north from Jul to Oct or later. Wildebeests are the dominant inhabitants of the Masai Mara. The plains between the Mara River and the Esoit Siria Escarpment are probably the best area for game viewing. Other animals in the park include: Elans, Gazelles, Impalas, Duikers and Coke's hartebeests. The Masai Giraffe are also at home here. The substantial roan impala and the night-time bat-eared fox, are seldom present elsewhere in Kenya. Additionally an excess of 470 types of feathered creatures have been distinguished in the park, a large number of which are vagrants, with very nearly 60 species being raptors. Birds that call this territory home during any time of the year include: vultures, marabou storks, secretary winged creatures, hornbills, delegated cranes, ostriches, since a long time ago peaked hawks, African dwarf hawks and the lilac-breasted roller, which is the national flying creature of Kenya.
The big five are also in plenty here, Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Rhinos and Leopards. Cheetas are also present in the mix of many other cat species.


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London [UK], December 29 (ANI): The city of London would be turned into a fortress on New Year's Eve as armed police from the Scotland Yard and Metropolitan Police, along with covert officers and dog units will patrol its streets, to avoid any untoward incidents.
According to Superintendent Nick Aldworth, who was quoted by the Guardian, has said that while there was no specific threat, he urged the people to remain vigilant.
Aldworth said, "The policing plan has been developed and reviewed following the tragic incidents that have occurred through the year. We will have the right response of officers at the right locations; this will be a mix of overt and covert officers deployed, as well as dogs, and the use of CCTV and automatic number plate recognition."
"People can expect to see armed officers in the area, and we will be using vehicle barriers across the event area. Security is paramount for us, so we ask for patience and cooperation when getting through the check and search points," the superintendent added.
A spokeswoman for the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, said, "The safety of Londoners is the mayor's number one priority. He and his team are in close contact with the Metropolitan police, [Transport for London] and other key agencies, and we have appropriate plans for security in place. We encourage everyone coming to the event to be vigilant and to report anything of concern to a steward or police officer."
The UK has been hit by a string of terror attacks in this year. There was a car attack at the Westminster Palace in March this year, followed by similar attacks at London Bridge and Finsbury Park Mosque in June. An explosion had also rocked the Parsons Green station of the Tube in September, injuring 30 people.
The most deadly attack took place in Manchester, where a bomb blast killed 22 people and injuring scores, at an Ariana Grande concert in May. (ANI)


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Cosplay Defenders
'Cosplay Defenders' © 2015 Carlos Aleman
This painting is 48″ x 60″ Mixed Media on gallery wrapped heavy duty canvas
Cosplay Defenders is like a page out of a manga (Japanese comic book). It features two characters in cosplay (dressing up as a character) and their faithful robot considering the approaching kaiju (giant monster from Japanese science fiction films). One character attempts to remain optimistic as a large shadow looms over the trio. The viewer of the painting gets to decide their fate.
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"'Blessed', and my music theory, is about celebrating and releasing through thought and vision with emotion," LA's Yonas Michael tells us of his new track. "You can feel the soul and pain the minute the record begins. It made me challenge myself to shed light through real life situations and temptations."
That pain and soul is indeed evident on the soulful vocal clip and organ riff that runs throughout the track, laid down by producer Professor H, the latest in a series of collaborators for the former member of the breakout CA hip hop duo U-N-I, who's also found himself on tracks alongside Kendrick Lamar ("I Do This") and Bun B.
"My ultimate goal is to be one of the greatest artist of all time and revolutionize hip hop," Michael says of his new Black Swan Theory. "The moment Professor H came up with the tempo and feel for the beat, I was dialed in. Mind you, before we got to the studio, we were both exchanging issues we were dealing with at the time. 'Blessed' is a reflection of our conversation and my mentality in that moment. I am on a mission to inspire the world through my musical artistry."
What's a Black Swan, you might ask?
"Look at The Wright Brothers, they are Black Swans," he says. "Before airplanes existed they had the idea of what is today's number one mode of transportation. Obama is a Black Swan, becoming the first African-American President. They say winners never quit and quitters never win, thru all of my obstacles and victories I will lead you with the best music pushing boundaries. My purpose is not to compete, but to make competition irrelevant."
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I thought it was worth sharing. The fact a local radio station is a trending topic on Twitter is pretty interesting. Social media is very powerful! Great job, #channel933
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If I could have my wish to‑night it would not be for wealth or fame,
It would not be for some delight that men who live in luxury claim,
But it would be that I might rise at three or four a.m. to see,
With eager, happy, boyish eyes, my presents on the Christmas tree.
Throughout this world there is no joy, I know now I am growing gray,
So rich as being just a boy, a little boy on Christmas Day.
~Edgar A. Guest, "A Boy at Christmas," 1913
Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days, that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home! ~Charles Dickens, Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, 1837
Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867–1957)
Christmas is for children. But it is for grown-ups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide-bound hearts. ~Lenora Mattingly Weber (1895–1971), in Extension magazine, unverified
What a blessing Christmas is!… it is the one season of the year when we can lay aside all gnawing worry, indulge in sentiment without censure, assume the carefree faith of childhood, and just plain "have fun." Whether they call it Yuletide, Noel, Weihnachten, or Christmas, people around the earth thirst for its refreshment as the desert traveller for the oasis. ~D. D. Monroe, "The Unfinished Sympathy," guest editorial in The Rotarian, December 1949
Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given — when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes. ~Joan Winmill Brown, Best of Christmas Joys, 1983
Were I a philosopher, I should write a philosophy of toys, showing that nothing else in life need to be taken seriously, and that Christmas Day in the company of children is one of the few occasions on which men become entirely alive. ~Robert Lynd, unverified
There is nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child. Not to feel the cold on your bare feet as you rush to the Christmas tree in the living room. Not to have your eyes sparkle at the wonderment of discovery. Not to rip the ribbons off the shiny boxes with such abandon. ~Erma Bombeck, "Children of Christmas," 1969
Nothin's as mean as givin' a little child somethin' useful fer Christmus. ~Kin Hubbard (1868–1930)
Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all thirty feet tall. ~Larry Wilde, unverified
It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself. ~Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, 1843
It matters not what the custom may be,
For Christmas is loved by you and by me!
Yes; the years may come and the years may go;
But, when December wind doth, coldly, blow,
We all, I guess, are just children once more
And we plan our gifts, as we did of yore.
~Gertrude Tooley Buckingham, "Christmas," 1940s
Christmas — that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance — a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved. ~Augusta E. Rundel, unverified
Whatever else be lost among the years,
Let us keep Christmas still a shining thing;
Whatever doubts assail us, or what fears,
Let us hold close one day, remembering
Its poignant meaning for the hearts of men.
Let us get back our childlike faith again.
~Grace Noll Crowell, "Let Us Keep Christmas," 1939
We look back on our childhood
When we all were so gay;
There was nothing but pleasure
Every dear Christmas Day…
~Gertrude Tooley Buckingham, "When Christmas Comes," 1940s
Childhood & Nostalgia Christmas Quotations
Original post date: 2003 March 8
1st major revision: 2018 Sept 6