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For fuller details of the plot, see the TV reviews.
We pick up where we left off, with Caligula's continued descent into madness. The obsessive compulsive in me still really wishes the beginning and ends of reigns would come at the beginning and ends of episodes, though I can see why, with six episodes and four emperors, that could be quite impractical. Also, I presume that scenes and incidents were selected for inclusion according to their importance, rather than the episode schedule, and there would be almost no way to rearrange the material here so that reigns ended with episodes without losing half the series.
As with a number of outdoor scenes or crowd scenes, Caligula's attack on Neptune works rather well on radio, Claudius' narration and the sounds of splashing and soldiers starting to giggle providing an effective mental image of the ludicrous sight. Unfortunately, with the memory of the TV version strong, the scene of Caligula's dancing performance to a terrified Claudius and two fellow ex-consuls is not nearly as effective on radio, though Samuel Barnett's singing voice is good. The problem is that you just can't match John Hurt's fabulous expression and rather memorable costume from that scene in the TV series when you've only got voice to work with. It couldn't be left out, though, since this scene is also Claudius' introduction to Messalina - to poor Calpurnia's distinct chagrin.
Interestingly, it is Caligula's dangerousness, and his increasing tendency to execute people on the flimsiest of pretences that is really emphasised as the reason for his assassination here. The scenes leading up to the assassination in the TV series focus on the more absurd elements of his madness - the dance and the silly passwords he gave to Cassius to humiliate him. Here, however, it is the danger of his madness that, it is implied, leads to his assassination, making the assassins look rather more noble and wise and rather less cruel. Particularly effective is the very fast-paced scene in which Caligula nearly has Claudius executed for having too much hair, but Claudius convinces him that he said he wanted his hair chopped off, not his head. Barnett's delivery is perfect, escalating in tone, pitch and speed as he becomes genuinely confused.
Cassius' motivation, however, is still directly stated to be his humiliation at the passwords and nicknames, making him, as in previous adaptations, seem especially harsh. Claudius, meanwhile, feels extremely sorry for himself, both for having been left out of the plot and for having been on the death list as well (his tone sounds a bit like Cicero's letters to the conspirators against Julius Caesar, in which he whinges repeatedly that he wishes they'd invited him to the great feast on the Ides of March - though Cicero's main gripe was that he would have killed Antony too, and Claudius would hardly have suggested killing himself!).
Caligula's death itself is over rather quickly, and he cries out nothing but 'save me!', making him seem both more and less pathetic than if he were to cry out 'You can't kill me, I'm a god!'. Claudius' discovery in his hiding place is rather nicely done - it's hard to tell from the voices, but I think the implication is that the same soldier Claudius had earlier warned of Caligula's intention to decimate the army discovers him and recognises him as Germanicus' brother. Messalina's presence is also effective, providing a clear reason for Claudius' accepting the rule of emperor, though he still needs to be talked into it by Herod Agrippa as well. Best of all, though, is his sudden realisation that, as emperor, he could make everyone read his books - simultaneously very funny, exactly what all of us struggling writers would do given the chance, and a subtle foreshadowing of Nero's later use of the imperial rule to advance his theatrical career. It was with this rather touching bit of humour that Graves finished the novel - the rest of the series is drawn from the sequel, Claudius the God, which dealt with Claudius' own reign.
The process of Claudius' confirmation as emperor is, however, quite drawn out and we hear a lot of the Senate's wrangling and arguing on the subject. In fact, a full quarter of the episode is concerned with the fall-out from the assassination - Claudius' confirmation as emperor and his dealing with the conspirators. Towards the end of the episode, we see the beginning of Claudius' own reign and the way he leans on Messalina, though he does observe that he doesn't actually want her to be 'his Livia'.
What I was really surprised to find missing from all this was Claudius' speech to the Senate, in which he convinces them that he is not an idiot, observing that what a man says is more important than how long he takes to say it. I was so surprised, I went back to see if I'd missed it while looking at something else, and I still have a nagging feeling that might be the case. It's a very long time since I read Claudius the God, so I can't remember whether this speech appears in the book, or whether it was written for the TV series - obviously, if it was written for the TV, that explains its absence here. You do feel it though, since now there is no opportunity for Claudius to really sell himself to the Senate as emperor.
Claudius' arguments in favour of Livia's deification, to fulfil his promise, are rather nice and the episode ends with the parting of Herod and Claudius, both amusingly drunk, but Herod giving Claudius the very serious and important advice that he should trust no one - though here, he ends by saying 'forget I said it, I'm drunk'. Claudius ponders it though, and that's where the episode ends - with Claudius on the verge of being betrayed by both Herod and Messalina in the next episode.
This is an effective ending-point for the episode, setting up betrayal as what will presumably be a major theme of the next and final episode. I missed some of the particularly effective lines from the dying Caligula and new emperor Claudius from the TV in this episode (a wholly unfair criticism of an entirely separate series, but I can't help it), but Caligula's escalating madness was very effectively portrayed, particularly through his increasingly fast and high pitched delivery. Messalina, so far, is completely sensible-sounding (and doesn't have the soft, little-girl's voice she was given on the TV - she sounds much like the other women in the show) and there is no hint of the craziness to come apart from Herod's drunken warning, which really applies more to himself than anyone else (the implication being that he is already contemplating rebellion). I would imagine the final episode will be another episode in two clear halves, one half Messalina and the other Agrippinilla and Nero, and it will be interesting to see how the radio (at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, we should remember) will deal with some of Messalina's activites, if at all...
John Hurt's memorable performance as Caligula in the dancing scene in the TV adaptation


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Editor's Note: The following is a poem written by Trevor Scott Barton following reading The Violence of Love by Archbiship Oscar Romero, who was assassinated in El Salvador in 1980.
longing for a hero,
living love, peace and hope,
protecting ordinary people from extraordinary hatred and violence,
peaceful hero,
dying for the cause but not killing for it,
denying guns and bombs their power,
risking the violence of love.
Conserving tradition at first for the greatest,
seeing through your glasses at last for the least,
feeling the hunger of underpaid workers,
knowing the poverty of farmers,
hearing the warning, "Here's what happens to priests who get involved in politics,"
holding tears of the disappeared.
calling all to view the liberating body of a slain priest,
serving the poor,
using words to build up humanity and tear down injustice,
"In the name of God, stop killing ..."
offering crucifixion,
discovering resurrection.
Trevor Scott Barton is an elementary school teacher in Greenville, S.C. He is a blogger for the Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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(09/16/2013) FRESNO, Calif. — People living in poverty in California's rural San Joaquin Valley pay more than 2 percent of their income for tap water — above the threshold of affordability set in a state law, according to a new study.
The study, produced by the Community Water Center, Fresno State and the nonprofit Pacific Institute, shows two of every five households — nearly 4,000 customers — pay more than they can afford for tap water.
Bills climb even higher for those who also buy bottled water to protect their families from the Valley's underground water contamination.
The study sampled 51 small water systems across Fresno, Tulare and Kings counties.
The costs of water are high in these areas due to old infrastructure problems and because the water supply has contaminants such as nitrates and arsenic.
Many of those communities must blend or treat their polluted water, drill a new well or provide an alternative source, passing on the extra costs to ratepayers. In some communities, where no such options are available, residents pay for contaminated water and must buy bottled water out of pocket.
Researchers hope to convince legislators to craft new laws that help people cope with poverty, water supply contamination and the expense of bottled water.
And experts warn that contaminants such as nitrates will only increase in future years, forcing more water systems to upgrade or increase treatment to ensure safe drinking water. The upgrades and cleanup costs will raise rates in many places where people already can't afford to pay water bills.
Already, several communities in central California are fighting utility rate increases.
Earlier this month, residents of Delano filed a lawsuit challenging the city's decision to raise utility rates. The higher rate, meant to cover debt payments on water system improvements, would raise residents' bills by an average of 75 percent over the next five years.


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Derek Dickwad has initiated a Ready Check
Derek Dickwad: OK guys, this is going to be an awesome raid, everyone got their consumables?
Isa Nutta: I got my Jim Beam and piles of peanuts
Mike Hunt: I'm blowing my scooby-doo as we speak
Derek Dickwad: Mike, I'll get to buffs in a minute, just checking on consumables right now
Ican Be-loony: I got 3 disposable sims, ready to roll.
Nota Badguybut: Can I have an invite plz!
Isa Nutta: Nota, you are such a fag!
Mike Hunt: lol
Ican Be-loony: lol
Derek Dickwad: lol pwned dude
Derek Dickwad: Anyone heard from Davo tonight? He signed up, but no word yet.
Mike Hunt: he's probably screwing his girlfriend to the wall again.. he's always going on about it.
Isa Nutta: His girlfriend is probably screwing him to the wall, otherwise he'd be here with the 1337Squad
Derek Dickwad: Right guys, let's get this fucker, this fag, seriously how ghey is this.
Derek Dickwad: I'll start with the dogshit bomb on his front door step -I'll aim my spot light at his door so he can't see me, but I've got good light for the photos of the poofta
Derek Dickwad: Mike, you get the honor of spamming his facebook site and email accounts. Maybe throw a message or two on his company website about how is such a child fucking poofta.
Derek Dickwad: Isa, you know your job, can you hold it together this time? When you call his boss and pretend to be a sheriff, don't burst into laughter while spinning the bullshit about how your investigating him for child porn, prostitution, drug trafficing and, hell throw in that he kicked a nigger once.. though he's probably a mutha fucking nigger himself.
Derek Dickwad: Ican, phone spam on my call, remember to call his Mum and grandparents at the same time.
Derek Dickwad: Nota, you got the pizza order ready – Super Supreme Ghey with extra anchovies
Derek Dickwad has initiated a Ready Check
Derek Dickwad: Go, Go Goooooooo!
Derek Dickwad: lol, his boyfriend came to the door. rofl, not only are his bare feet covered in dog shit, but his silk pajamas caught fire. Probably burnt him a Brazillian!
Ican Be-loony: OMG, OMG, I think I gave his grandmother a heart attack. lol lol lol lol PWNED!
Mike Hunt: Man, this poof is never going to work in his town ever again, I got a few of his noob mates as well… all their shit on their facebook sites!
Derek Dickwad: Isa, how's it going with his boss?
Derek Dickwad: Oh shit, here comes the pizza. lol the pizza driver is going to rip the poofta a new arsehole!
Isa Nutta: Oh man… that was priceless, the boss shat himself, says he's going to the office now to lock down the nubs PC and change his access… this guys life is now officially shit!
Derek Dickwad: Alright guys, let's wipe it up… we'll have another attempt tomorrow night.
Derek Dickwad: As soon as I get home I'll post the photos on the guild site.
Derek Dickwad: Buggers me why we pay $15 a month for WoW now. It's shit compared to this, and we can just grab the next target off the forums without playing.
Derek Dickwad has gone offline
Innocent Dave has come online
Isa Nutta: Yo!
Mike Hunt: Dude, where ya been?
Innocent Dave: Hey guys, fucker of a night
Ican Be-loony: Man you just missed out on an awesome raid, we pwned that fucker defending gays in the realm forums
Nota Badguybut: I kinda feel bad now, but man it was a laugh
Isa Nutta: Nota, you are such a fag!
Innocent Dave: Where's Dickwad?
Nota Badguybut: whys your night been a fucker?
Innocent Dave: My brother is in hospital from burns to his legs.
Innocent Dave: My Grandma is in the same hospital – heart attack
Innocent Dave: My boss called, as did some of my clients. Apparently I'm being investigated for all sorts of bad shit. Whatever the case, I've lost my job and I'm getting hate calls from all over the place.
Innocent Dave: I've got a black eye and a broken rib from some arsehole pizza delivery driver that told me I ordered a super gay pizza.
Innocent Dave: There was also this nutta outside the house, with this spotlight on, taking photos.
Innocent Dave: He woke the whole neighborhood with his chants of poofta and pedophile… looks like I'm going to have to move now too
Derek Dickwad has come online
Derek Dickwad: Yo Dawg! Got the photos of that faggot up on the website guys.. check him out!
Isa Nutta: …
Mike Hunt: …
Innocent Dave: WTF!
Ican Be-loony: …
Nota Badguybut: Oh Shit…
Isa Nutta: PWNED!
Derek Dickwad: What's up guys?
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On Tuesday, Tiger Woods' major challenger for last year's U.S. Open at Torrey Pines talked about Woods' troubles this year and about last year's now-classic 19-hole playoff for the open title trophy, which ended up in Woods' hands.
Q: What do you think the reaction is going to be, talking about Tiger, when he does come back to the tour?
Rocco Mediate: I think it's going to be a bit dicey at first. There's going to be some people around and probably some media around that usually aren't here. And I think once he starts to play and plays like he's going to play, it'll go away. I think there will be people in the crowds that are saying stupid things that will be removed immediately, as they should be. I think the tour will handle it perfectly. He'll have the people around him he needs to have, and he should have the people around him that he needs to have.
I think it's going to be tough on him, but I know -- it's like I've said a million times, whatever the problem he has is, and we really don't know, we're just hearing what we hear, but he'll fix it. I haven't talked to him. I probably won't talk to him until I see him again out here. But I can assure you of one thing; if it's broke, he'll fix it.
Q: Do you think the tour misses Tiger?
RM: Absolutely. Absolutely. You always want your best guy. Our tour is fantastic from the top to the bottom. There really isn't a bottom, but we'll say from the No. 1 guy to the No. 150 guy. It's a fantastic -- we're the best at what we do, period, in the entire world. But when you don't have the best guy there, it's not as good of a field.
You know, everybody wants to win when Tiger is in the field, everybody. If you don't, you need to find a new job, because you don't belong here.
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If I was Phil, the way Phil is -- from what I understand feeling and playing right now, he needs him in that field. I would think that's what he would think. I don't know, I could be wrong, but I don't think I am. I'd like to think the best guy -- I'm going to get beaten a lot of the times, but you never know, there's a couple times it might not happen.
Q: When he comes back on the scene, do you ignore the elephant in the room, do you say, "Hey, Tiger, what you been doing?" or do you say, "What the hell were you thinking?"
RM: You're not going to say, "So, what have you been up to?" You're not going to say that. But I think we'll bring him back -- what Arnold taught me over the years is: We're like a fraternity; we're all like fraternity brothers. Whether some guys like each other or not, you respect the position.
I've always been a Tiger fan. I always will be a Tiger fan -- I don't care what he does. He knows what he's done; he knows he's wrong; he knows he's trying to fix it. That's all over and done. But when he comes back, he's just one of us. He's just one of the guys. He's a really good one of the guys. But I'm not going to treat him any different.
Q: You said that Phil needs him. Why in your mind?
RM: Because it pushes. When No. 1 and No. 2 are in the field, No. 2 wants to beat No. 1. No. 1 doesn't want to let No. 2 beat him, period. Now, Phil doesn't need a lot of push. Phil has got his own drive. He'll be fine. But if he wins five of the first six events and Tiger is not in the field, is it better to win five of the first six events when Tiger is in the field? Who cares, but -- it wouldn't matter to me, OK? I'd love to have Tiger in the field.
But I guarantee you the top guys want him. They think ... I think there's one thing that people are missing. They think he's going to be vulnerable when he comes back. I don't think he's going to be vulnerable when he comes back. I see these things -- it's available, the No. 1 spot is available. He's still the No. 1 guy; it's not available. As long as he's breathing, it's not available.
Q: Do you have a sense of when he'll be back?
RM: You know, who knows? I thought he might surprise everybody and show up here. I don't know. But like I said, I haven't spoke to him, anybody in his whole deal. I haven't seen him since last year sometime. I don't know. It's hard to say. Is the divorce happening? I don't know if that's happening, either. If that's not happening, he may not be back for awhile. If it is happening, he can't fix it.
I would think he'd come back before Augusta -- I don't know. Who knows? It's probably a great line in Vegas. You never know what they'll probably bet on over there. I guarantee you there's someone betting on it.
Earlier, Mediate discussed going head-to-head in of the greatest David vs. Goliath matchups in sports history.
Q: Do you look back and think, "I was involved in one of the greatest shows in golf at least in recent years"?
RM: Well, I've been told that by thousands of people, and I think that's cool that they think that. It's still hard to believe that that day actually happened, that it turned out that way, that all of a sudden the man is up by three at the turn and he almost lost. That never happens.
So on that type of stage, it was a lot of fun for me. I got to see what I've learned over -- this is my 25th year, so we'll say 24 years out here, and I feel like I've learned the right stuff, because it worked.


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Nicklas Jensen, the Canucks first round selection in the 2011 NHL entry draft is skilled, and rather massive. Standing 6,3 and possessing advanced puck-skills for his age, Jensen was impressive at prospects camp and at training camp last month. The 18 year old Danish national managed to hang-around right until the final cuts were made, and many were speculating that he might become the first 18 year old since Petr Nedved to crack the opening day roster. Though he was eventually sent back to Oshawa, few would have anticipated heading into camp that Jensen would have made such an impression.
Though Jensen's junior team, the Oshawa Generals, are stacked this season – the results have yet to properly reflect the squad's immense talent level. "We've been struggling a bit," admits Jensen, "But we're starting to work a bit better together and we've won a couple games in a row now – so hopefully we can get on a roll." In addition to Jensen, the team possesses Boone Jenner, Lucas Lessio and Christian Thomas – all of whom went in the second round in 2010 or 11. This weekend, the Generals took 5 of a possible 6 points from three games against Mississauga, Ottawa and Peterborough – and Jensen for his part contributed three points (a goal and two assists) to bring his total to 10, in 8 games played this season.
I was able to finagle a press pass for Friday night's 3-2 shootout victory over the Mississauga St. Mikes – who have been the OHL's best team in the early going this season and got to speak with Jensen briefly after the game. Jensen was easily the biggest skater on the ice, at the OHL level he looks like a man among boys. Jensen impressed at Prospects Camp and in the preseason with his "battle skills" and forechecking, but on Friday night it seemed to me that he played much more of a finesse game.
Nonetheless Jensen was impressive, he's conservative, responsible defensively and his passing, especially through the neutral zone, is superb. Several times on Friday night he sprung line-mates Laughton and Jenner for quality chances off of the rush, and both skaters hit posts off of lovely Jensen feeds.
With Oshawa's power-play struggling, Jensen was tasked with playing the point with the man-advantage, "I don't really mind being on the point, though we need to step-up on the powerplay," says Jensen. Though the Generals gave up a short-handed goal on Friday, Jensen looked effective in that position and had an assist, 3 shots and two close misses on the powerplay against the St. Mikes. The General deploy an Umbrella, so it's not like Jensen was the last man back, but his ability to launch one-timers was noticeable, and led directly to Oshawa's third period go-ahead goal. Jensen described the play, and gave the lions share of the credit to luck and his teammates, "It was a nice cross ice pass, I just one-timed it and it went off Boone's knee. It was a lucky bounce but sometimes that's what it takes."
What's clear is that Jensen already has the skill-level necessary to be an NHL regular – and if he bulks up some during the season, he could well fit into the Canucks top-six as early as next year. In speaking with him he's very much personable, and possesses a likable mixture of humility, and confidence: "Obviously I have talent, but without hard-work and discipline I won't go that far." Though he's not a stand-out or "plus" skater, he's got some ability at the OHL level to challenge guys out wide. More importantly, he's tough to knock off the puck, and managed to dominate a few shifts down-low in the offensive zone against a quality defensive club in Mississauga. The impression I was left with however, was that Jensen's most NHL ready skills are his shot and his passing ability. Jensen gets a lot of Dijon on his one-timer, and he gets his wrist shot off smoothly and with a lot of velocity.
Maybe the only thing left for Jensen to work on is his social media prowess: "I don't want to go in on all that twitter stuff right now, I don't know how it really functions. I have facebook and I don't even really use that much. I don't think I'm going to be a twitter guy." That's probably for the best considering PassittoBulis' nefarious habit of hounding NHLers off of twitter. No need to court trouble, right?


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Even without double turns all you're waiting for is someone to START their next turn, so if you're quick you can still press/create an advantage equivalent to an actual double turn. This strikes me as not consistent with the spirit of the double turn prohibition.
I also think that a (deadbeat) player missing a turn shouldn't count as the last player in a round. At the moment if you are the last active player who takes their turn in a round, you can effectively get a double turn - because the deadbeats turn will always come after you.
Evil Semp wrote:The trouble with the solution you described is if al the players on Team 1 gets to play before Team 2 gets a chance to play they can kill someone from Team 2 before they even get a turn. At least in freestyle they have a chance to play.
Dlakavi wrote:The chances of that are really slim, and anyway, if team 2 knows each other they will all join at the same time and play before team 1, right?
SirSebstar wrote:a far simpler sulution would be to put the time to 48 hours for time to run out.
and after 24 the other team is allowed to play if you have not made a move...
deadbeats are annoying then, but at least you dont get shorted out playing.
i do my turns in the morning, with a 12 hour limit i dont get to sleep.
with 24 hours, i do!
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As 2008 wraps up and we're thinking about our goals for the New Year, our pets have a few reminders for you! Here are the top 5 New Year's resolutions your pet wants you to make!
1. Spend more quality time with me! As much as your dog or cat loves sitting with you while you work or relax, a 10-minute walk or play session provides many benefits. It's mentally and physically stimulating, which ultimately means less boredom and frustration—and thus a calmer and healthier pet.
The amount of exercise and stimulation your dog needs depends on age, breed, temperament, weight, and social factors. For example, a young border collie needs a great deal of exercise that engages its mind, such as dog agility training or long-distance fetching games; while a middle-aged pug may be fine with a short daily walk. If you have two dogs who rough-house all day, a leisurely evening walk may be just what they need. Consider the history of your dog's breed to understand more about its temperament and exercise needs. Your dog's energy level and weight will give you an overall picture of whether its exercise regimen is adequate.
Even cats need exercise, despite their reputation for sleeping 18 hours a day! Interactive play sessions with fishing-pole type toys like "Da Bird" not only provide exercise, but also deepen your cat's bond with you—and it's fun! Perhaps most importantly, play sessions will satisfy those strong hunter instincts to create a more serene, more confident cat. This is especially important in a multi-cat home with an unbalanced hierarchy; the lowest cat on the totem pole will be much more comfortable in "hunting territory" where interactive games take place. If you have a young, energetic cat, consider cat agility training.
2. Feed me right! Good nutrition is the heart of good health and long life. You want your pet to not only survive, but thrive—so consider adding canned, raw, or homemade food. Cats in particular need more high-protein, high-moisture diets for optimal health; but dogs also benefit from less-processed foods.
Appropriate supplements are a part of good nutrition. While pets eating a balanced commercial food don't need much in the way of added vitamins and minerals, giving extra Omega-3 fatty acids, digestive support (digestive enzymes and probiotics), and immune support (antioxidants) will provide big benefits that will help your pet live a longer, healthier life.
a. Omega-3 fatty acids (healthy anti-inflammatory oils). Omega-3s are precursors to many important hormones and other compounds in the body. In dogs and cats, they're especially important for skin and coat health. Lack of a healthy balance of essential fatty acids is linked to many serious health conditions, such as allergies, skin diseases, obesity, cancer, insulin resistance, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, behavioral issues, and cognitive dysfunction (senility). These The best forms for pets are fish oil and cod liver oil. If you can only give your pet one supplement, make it Omega 3s.
b. Digestive support (digestive enzymes and probiotics). In nature, our pets' relatives catch and eat their food raw. We can mimic the benefits of the wild diet by adding digestive enzymes to our pets' food. Probiotics—friendly bacteria—help the natural bacterial population in the gut stay balanced and healthy, and prevent prevent pathogenic bacteria from making our pets sick.
c. Immune support (antioxidants). The immune system is large and complex, and in our modern world, is constantly under attack from all sides—indoor and outdoor air pollutants, chemicals in fabrics and household products, electromagnetic radiation, and airborne viruses, molds, and toxins. Antioxidants, which help the body detoxify itself and prevent damaging inflammation, are a great way to boost the immune system. A combination of antioxidants is much more effective than any single one.
3. Give me appropriate veterinary care! Dogs and cats need annual veterinary check-ups. Regular care from the veterinarian is important to detect and correct problems early and to maintain good dental health; but take it easy on the vaccines. Most adult animals do not need any vaccines except rabies as required by law. See our article on Vaccinations for more information.
4. Help me look and feel good! Adequate grooming involves maintaining a clean, healthy coat, claws, ears, eyes, claws, and teeth.
a. Bathing. Cats rarely need a bath, but dogs are attracted to (and like to roll in) things that smell good to them—but not so good to us! Also, that "doggy" odor can become unpleasant without regular shampoos (diet also has a great deal to do with development of this odor).
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b. Brushing/combing. Most pets learn to enjoy grooming if they're introduced to it slowly and in a pleasurable way. It should never be a battle! Combs dig deeper than brushes, which tend to gloss over the top coat. Another great tool is the FURminator, which pulls out amazing amounts of dead hair; but it needs to be used gently, otherwise the feeling can become unpleasant.
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c. Nail trimming. Your vet or groomer can do this every few weeks if you have a particularly uncooperative pet, but if you start trimming your puppy or kitten early in life and take care not to hurt them, most pets will accept claw clipping or filing at home. Very active dogs may wear their nails down naturally, but it pays to be vigilant. Over-long claws are uncomfortable to walk on and can actually grow around into the pad, causing horrific wounds.
d. Ears, eyes, and teeth. Keeping the ears and eyes clean and healthy is an essential part of good grooming and maintenance. Any cat or dog can develop waxy buildup in the ears, although floppy-eared dogs still take the prize for ear issues. Nearly every pet has some degree of dental disease by the age of 3; and while your veterinarian plays the most important role in assessing and preventing dental disease, there are products that can help keep your pet's mouth healthy between check-ups. Prevention is key, because these sensitive organs can be easily damaged and expensive to restore to health.
5. Keep the bugs away from me! In many areas of the country, fleas are a year-round problem. Other parasites, including intestinal worms, heartworms, and disease-carrying ticks, are also a threat. A healthy diet and good hygiene are the first-line deterrents, but discuss parasite prevention with your vet so you know what the particular issues are in your area. And don't forget to do your homework if you're traveling, since parasite seasons and distributions vary widely in different areas. Anti-parasitic medications can be strong and potentially harmful; discuss alternative treatments with your vet.
Here's hoping that you and your pets have a great holiday season and a wonderful 2009!


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CarbFix represents something of a second try by Iceland to remake itself as a climate and energy technology pioneer. Prior to the country's 2008 economic collapse, Icelandic political and business leaders sought to position the island as a world leader in clean energy (particularly geothermal), with the goal of eliminating the nation's carbon footprint in the near future. Financial turmoil brought this to a halt. Now, with 90 percent of its subsurface composed of volcanic basalt, Iceland is returning to the energy frontier, this time with a climate engineering twist.
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While the SPICE aerosol injection project continues to attract media attention, another important research effort is getting underway in Iceland. The experiment, known as CarbFix, seeks to test a novel carbon reduction method combining features of CCS and enhanced weathering. Specifically, the CarbFix project will separate CO2 from a geothermal power plant, add water to make "seltzer," and inject the carbonated water into an underground basalt formation. At depth, high pressure will convert the liquid to carbonic acid, which will then combine with the surrounding basalt to form limestone, "fixing" carbon into the rock on an essentially permanent basis. Reykjavik Energy and several partners will conduct this test over a six- to twelve-month period to assess the potential of CarbFix as a CDR strategy.
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So let me make sure I have this right - a young man who has never been in any trouble accidently forgets that his hunting rifle is locked away in the trunk of his car. When he thinks about it, he doesn't just keep his mouth shut, since no one would have ever known. He calls his mother to come and retrieve it from his car just so he can fulfill both the letter and spirit of the law. For that, he is severely punished. Heck, he ought to be rewarded just for having that good of a relationship with his parents. But maybe I shouldn't be surprised. I don't recognize my country anymore. We punish that which we should honor and honor that which we should avoid.
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Berkshires use my finger towels
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The greatest of pleasures; a hunger satisfied. Particularly in the middle of the night or a dream.ReplyDelete
Never was peanut butter so honored.ReplyDelete
Your peanut butter cravinga and Margaret Atwoods peas with cream! ;-)ReplyDelete
Hehe... Wonderful!ReplyDelete
The words aren't flowing too freely, but I'm hoping to get something written!
Peanut butter does look mighty damn good here, but I wouldn't at all have liked what those Berkshires have done to my towels. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSun Oct 14, 12:40:00 PM
oh wow! love this...esp, like a meadow in my hair...ReplyDelete
meadow in your hair and mozart.how fab!!ReplyDelete
Delicious... I love peanut butter on toast, sadly it doesn't look good on my hips though.ReplyDelete
Loved this:
hot and hungry,
Mozart's Serenade No. 10
like a meadow in my hair.
Craving for peanut butter at 3 am ~ Delicious post ~ReplyDelete
great midnight voyage! Yum.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSun Oct 14, 02:45:00 PM
You're giving me the giggles, girl. :)ReplyDelete
"I crave often and sticky
your peanut butter,
stand in the kitchen at 3:00 a.m.,
lick it clean from my thumb."
Love this too: "ruthless and without tact"Replies
You get it, don't you Flip?Delete
Fun with peanut nutter ... delicious :-)ReplyDelete
Love this:ReplyDelete
Mozart's Serenade No. 10
like a meadow in my hair.
and the peanut butter of course.
a curious poem demanding a number of rereadings from this reader. lovely paintingReplyDelete
Best time for peanut butter, this poem is finger lickin' good!ReplyDelete
Love a mid-night-snack ! thanks.ReplyDelete
Oh my! This is so wonderful ... it had the opposite effect on me.ReplyDelete
This relates to Lady M, more than myself. Maybe it's a female thing!ReplyDelete
A great scene in your words.ReplyDelete
It seems you were in the grip of a fevered sleepless night Tess (your recent cold perhaps?). Only peanut butter could cure it. I hate to be the ignoramus amongst this clever band of Magpies, but I would rather own up to not understanding. I don't know what the Berkshires are - should I? (It's a pain having to explain I know!)ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm listening to Diana Krall whilst reading this. Excellent match.ReplyDelete
Thanks to Little Nell for asking my question first. I thought they were a mountain range, and I was sitting here trying to figure out what mountains could possibly have to do with a finger towel, and how that translated into peanut butter.ReplyDelete
Odd fact: I must have some sort of esophagus issue, because peanut butter gives me heartburn. Thus, sadly, I can never eat it late at night because the lying back down is too painful. I can only eat peanut butter in small doses, in the middle of the day, followed by copious amounts of ice cold milk.
Happily, licking fingers at 3AM is perfectly fine. Preferably not my own.
Peanut butter as metaphor ~~~ how delightful.ReplyDeleteReplies
You know my stuff is full of metaphoric meaning...Delete
wonderful... peanut butter striped my favorite side to side with a cheesewiz... hehehe...ReplyDelete
Sleepy, senuous and serene. Love your metaphors! =DReplyDelete
Been there!!ReplyDelete
Resonant images of late night satisfaction so all consumingReplyDelete
At first I'm thinking, peanut butter straight from the jar, nothing so good. But I'm rereading the poem, and finding so much more!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the walk through this meadow in your hair, Tess !ReplyDelete
You peanut butter....me chocolate cake....its all good at 3 am! Love this Tess! :-)ReplyDelete
Peanut butter directly from the jar and eaten with a spoon! Yes, a great snack anytime day or night. Great poem!ReplyDelete
Pigs using towels would wake me too but never to peanut butter - can't bear it:-)ReplyDelete
Peanut butter cravings satisfied at that late hour. What other choice at midnight than in the shadows of faint lights far from civilization! Nicely Tess!ReplyDelete
I was thinking of the mountain range and couldn't make sense of the first lines. Thanks, Nell, for asking.ReplyDelete
Peanut butter is always a good cure.
(with honey)
Every line of this is just perfect! I love the meadow in your hair and "I crave often and sticky." What a yummy poem!ReplyDelete
A singing meadow...a glorious piece!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSat Oct 20, 12:03:00 AM
Mozart Serenade No. 10ReplyDelete
like a meadow in my hair
-made me smile and transported me to my own meadow of a dreamland. :)


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(Reuters) - Morgan Stanley (MS.N) has promoted several senior bankers to positions overseeing mergers and acquisitions in the United States and Europe, following a shakeup at the top level of that division last month.
Bob Eatroff and Jim Head were named co-heads of M&A in the Americas, while Colm Donlon and Johannes Groeller were named to the same positions in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Morgan Stanley also named Susie Huang and Michele Colocci as vice chairmen of investment banking. Colocci had been head of European M&A and will remain chairman of M&A in that region.
The appointments were announced in internal memos reviewed by Reuters, and take effect January 1.
Morgan Stanley spokeswoman Mary Claire Delaney confirmed the contents of the memos.
Last month, Morgan Stanley announced that Paul Taubman, the firm's top investment banker who co-headed the entire institutional securities division, was leaving, with responsibilities to be consolidated under his counterpart, Colm Kelleher.
At the same time, Mark Eichorn and Franck Petitgas were promoted to co-heads of the investment banking unit. The promotion of Eichorn, who had previously overseen M&A in the Americas, left that job unfilled, while Colocci's move created an opening in Europe.
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One of the sad, lasting legacies of the previous administration was the destruction of personal liberty and privacy which followed in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. Washington began treating everyone as a suspect, prying into private phone conversations and recording your every move. Unfortunately, though he's been out of office for more than four years and working with injured veterans on a remote Texas ranch, George W. Bush continues to hold America under his intrusive thumb.
Congress approved a measure Friday that would renew expansive U.S. surveillance authority for five more years, rejecting objections from senators who are concerned the legislation does not adequately protect Americans' privacy.
The bill passed the Senate 73 to 23…
The lopsided Senate vote authorized a continuation of the government's ability to eavesdrop on communications inside the United States involving foreign citizens without obtaining a specific warrant for each case.
For the life of me, I can't figure out how Bush pulled this one off. (I mean, it has to be his fault, right? It couldn't be the Democrats.) Seventy five votes in the Senate? When the Democrats have more than half the seats and the Majority Leader's chair? Democrats hate this stuff! It's the destruction of the American dream. But we can at least take some comfort knowing that President Obama will swat this down like a diseased tsetse fly.
The House approved it in September and President Obama is expected to sign it before the current authority expires on Monday.
Everything old is new again I suppose. The FISA Amendments Act was one of the mostly hotly debated bones of contention in its day, and Democrats made hay over it for a couple of election cycles. But now that they've got their hands on the tiller? It's business as usual, baby.


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Collection finding aids of Photograph Collections in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Maryland Historical Society Library
ca. 1860s-1919
Prints and Photographs Division, Maryland Historical Society
201 W. Monument St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Finding aid created by Katherine Cowan with funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, August 1999
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Edwin Clay Timanus (1863-1923) was Mayor of Baltimore from 1904-1907, having previously served as a member of the Public Service Commission, and as a City Council President, assuming the mayoralty upon the death of Mayor Robert M. McLane. He became mayor just a few months after the 1904 Baltimore Fire, taking on the difficult task of rebuilding the business district. He also began the construction of a new sewer system, and other city improvements. Born in Baltimore, Timanus was educated in public schools, went to work in his father's business supplying coal, wood and feed, and became a member of the Corn and Flour Exchange, a precursor to the Chamber of Commerce.
J. Barry Mahool (1870-1935) was Mayor of Baltimore from 1907-1911. Born in Pheonix, Baltimore Co., he attended public schools and entered the grain business in Baltimore in 1884, going into public office in 1903 upon his election to the City Council. Re-elected in 1905, he became a City Council President, then became the Democratic mayoral nominee, defeating incumbant E. Clay Timanus in the general election. At age 36, he was then the youngest person to be elected mayor. He ran for re-election in 1911, but was defeated in the Democratic primary by James H. Preston. In 1918, he returned briefly to the City Council, replacing a deceased council member, but was unsuccessful in his attempt to be nominated for the post at the next primary election.
James Harry Preston (1860-1938) was elected mayor of Baltimore in 1911, serving two consecutive terms from 1911 to 1919. Born near Dear Creek in Harford Co., his family moved to a farm near Belair in 1867, where Preston attended public schools. He attended college at St. John's College in Annapolis, then studied law at the University of Maryland, graduating in 1881. After establishing himself in a law practice, he was elected to the House of Delegates in 1889, was re-elected in 1893, and became Speaker in 1894. He eventually became involved in Baltimore city politics, being appointed to the Board of Police Commissioners in 1904. In 1910 he ran unsuccessfully for Congress, but was successful in his 1911 bid for Mayor of Baltimore, defeating J. Barry Mahool in the Democratic primary, and E. Clay Timanus in the general election.
As mayor, Preston established many elements of Baltimore city's modern infrastructure: the completion of the sewerage and water systems, paving many roads and building others, providing the impetus for the formation of the Baltimore Symphony, and the establishment of a city flag. In Preston's third campaign for mayor in 1919, he formed a ticket with his long-time Comptroller James F. Thrift (d. 1961) and J. Barry Mahool, who was a pro tem. city council member seeking election to the seat; the ticket lost in the primary to George Weems Williams, who lost the general election to William F. Broening.
Collection Origin
Gift of City Hall, Baltimore, 1975 (71216).
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 1 box with 2 folders containing 33 photoprints from glass plate negatives. Originating in ca. 1912-1919, the photographs depict Baltimore scenes, reproductions of campaign advertising from the 1919 mayoral bid by James H. Preston, and reproductions of paintings of political and civic leaders,
There are also 7 boxes containing 387 glass lantern slides from ca. 1860s-1919. These depict Baltimore City 1730-1900, words to "Maryland, My Maryland" and the "Star Spangled Banner", Baltimore during the Civil War, and images used in the political campaigns of James H. Preston. There are Baltimore scenes from the early 20th century, some showing Baltimore under Mayor Timanus (1904-1907), and some connected with Mayor Preston's accomplishments (1911-1919): paved streets and streecar tracks, the Fallsway Viaduct, Hanover St. Bridge, Lock Raven Dam construction, Montebello Filtration Plant, etc. The lantern slides are the work of Waldeck and J. Sussman of the Photo Stock Co. of Baltimore. Because the lantern slides were not found for inspection, it is not clear whether the images purported to be from the 1700s-1800s or those depicting Baltimore during the Civil War are photographs or reproductions of artwork or published materials, etc.
The photographs are arranged according to PP catalog number. The glass negatives are arranged according to negative catalog numbers. The glass lantern slides are arranged by subject. Duplicate/copy negatives are stored in the Photographic Services department of the Maryland Historical Society.
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1 Box of photoprints
PP45.1 - Gen. J. Stricker (painting). Neg Z8.1575.PP45.
PP45.2 - Western Delegates received at Baltimore, 1857 (cartoon). Neg Z8.1576.PP45.
PP45.3 - Jones Falls (Section #2) seen from Biddle St. bridge. Neg Z8.1577.PP45; dup/copy neg Z5.1187.PP45.
PP45.4 - Viaduct, the Fallsway - Sept. 5, 1914. Neg Z8.1578.PP45; dup/copy neg Z5.1188.PP45.
PP45.5 - Gen. Andrew Jackson (painting). Neg Z8.1579.PP45.
PP45.6 - Jones Falls (Section #2) seen S from Eager St., Sept. 24, 1912. Neg Z8.1580.PP45; dup/copy neg (Z5.1189.PP45? - image appears to depict fire ruins with wires overhead).
PP45.7 - Gen. J. Stricker (painting). Neg Z9.2165.PP45.
PP45.8 - Samuel Smith (painting). Neg Z9.2166.PP45.
PP45.9 - Col. George Armistead (painting). Neg Z8.1581.PP45.
PP45.10 - Col. George Armistead (painting). Neg Z9.2167.PP45.
PP45.11 - Samuel H. Adams (painting). Neg Z8.1582.PP45.
PP45.12 - John Merrymon (painting). Neg Z8.1583.PP45.
PP45.13 - John Merrymon (painting). Neg Z8.1584.PP45.
PP45.14 - Enoch Pratt (painting). Neg Z8.1585.PP45.
PP45.15 - John Eager Howard (painting). Neg Z8.1586.PP45.
PP45.16 - Edwin Booth (painting). Neg Z8.1587.PP45.
PP45.17 - Lord Baltimore (painting). Neg Z8.1588.PP45.
PP45.18 - Edward Johnson (painting). Neg Z9.2168.PP45.
PP45.19 - Prince Henry of Prussia and Mayor Hayes at Union Station. Neg Z8.1589.PP45.
PP45.20 - Com. Joshua Barney (painting). Neg Z8.1590.PP45.
PP45.21 - Com. Joshua Barney (painting). Neg Z8.1591.PP45.
* * * PP45.22 - Unidentified derelict building, Baltimore, 1910. Neg Z7.1759.PP45. (PRINT NOT FOUND)
PP45.23 - Preston campaign poster (Preston for 1st Mayor of Greater Baltimore). Neg Z7.1750.PP45.
PP45.24 - Preston campaign poster (Preston for government by men of experience). Neg Z7.1761.PP45.
PP45.25 - Preston campaign poster (Preston for Home Rule for Baltimore). Neg Z7.1762.PP45.
PP45.26 - Preston campaign poster (Preston for Economy and Efficiency). Neg Z7.1763.PP45.
PP45.27 - Preston campaign poster (Preston for Good Government). Neg Z7.1764.PP45.
PP45.28 - Preston campaign poster (Preston for Good Government). Neg Z7.1765.PP45.
PP45.29 - (Same as Z7.1760.PP45). Neg Z7.1766.PP45.
PP45.30 - (Same as Z7.1760.PP45). Neg Z7.1767.PP45.
PP45.31 - Preston campaign poster (Preston for a fair day's pay). Neg Z7.1768.PP45.
PP45.32 - Preston campaign poster (Preston for the first Mayor of Greater Baltimore). Neg Z7.1769.PP45.
PP45.33 - Unidentified boys and a pony. Neg Z7.1770.PP45; dup/copy neg Z4.245.PP45.
Lantern slides, 7 Boxes (SLIDES NOT FOUND)
Box 1
Baltimore city, 1730-1895. 60 items.
Box 2
Words to Maryland, My Maryland and the Star Spangled Banner, and images of Baltimore around 1900. 41 items.
Box 3
Baltimore during the Civil War. 54 items.
Box 4
Baltimore City in the early 20th century. 45 items.
Box 5
James H. Preston's administration: Loch Raven Dam, Montebello Lake, sewer systems, bridges, portraits of political leaders. 53 items.
Box 6
Baltimore under Preston: streets, buildings, and campaign posters. 81 items.
Box 7
Baltimore under Mayor Timanus: early sewer systems, buildings, street and harbor views, political leaders. 54 items. © 2001 Maryland Historical Society - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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OAKLAND — Bartolo Colon, who was suspended for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance this season, is returning to the Oakland A's.
The A's agreed to a one-year contract with starting pitcher for the 2013 season, the team announced Saturday.
Colon was 10-9 with a 3.43 ERA in 24 starts with the A's in 2012 when he was suspended for 50 games Aug. 22 after testing positive for Testosterone, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Colon has five games remaining on the suspension.
The A's will have Colon, Brett Anderson, Tommy Milone, Jarrod Parker, A.J. Griffin, Travis Blackley, Dan Straily, Brad Peacock, Tyson Ross and Sonny Gray to choose from when picking their 2013 rotation. Also, free-agent Brandon McCarthy could also return to Oakland.
Colon, who is currently pitching for Aguilas in the Dominican Winter League, was recently taken to the hospital after getting hit in the mouth with a line drive. Colon is 1-0 with a 2.89 ERA in two starts in the Dominican league.
This season marked the ninth time Colon has won 10 games in a season, but it was his first 10-win season since 2005. His 3.43 ERA was the second lowest of his career and he averaged just 1.36 walks per nine innings, which was the lowest mark of his career.
The 39-year-old right-hander was 6-7 with a 4.22 ERA over his first 15 starts before going on the disabled list with a strained right oblique. He was reinstated July 3 and went 4-2 with a 2.30 ERA over his final nine starts.
Colon has a career record of 171-122 with a 4.05 ERA in 381 games, including 375 starts, in 15 seasons with seven teams. He ranks third in Major League history among Dominican-born pitchers in wins, strikeouts (1,833), games started and innings pitched (2393.1). Among pitchers active during the 2012 season, he ranks sixth in complete games (32), ninth in wins and 10th in strikeouts.


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Amazon has launched a cloud based music service that allows users to store their own music in music lockers and then listen to it on computers and other streaming devices. It's been rumored that both Google and Apple are readying similar services, so this move by Amazon puts them ahead of the pack. They're hardly the first – services like MP3Tunes have been offering a similar service for over a year.
But moving early gave them the nifty name – they're calling it Amazon Cloud, making it difficult for Apple or Google to use the word Cloud in their branding. I'm sure part of their thinking in launching early is to capture the word Cloud and associate it with their product.
Perhaps the most interesting thing about this new service is the legal stand that Amazon took in launching it. While rumors of Apple and Google's cloud based music streaming platforms have been brewing, supposedly delayed by tedious negotiations with the record labels, Amazon just went ahead and did it, taking the position that the music loaded in the lockers is owned by the user and no further licensing is needed.
Michael Robertson, Founder of MP3Tunes, has been in a legal battle over such issues with the record companies. His post about Amazon's new service on his blog cheers Amazon's entry into the space. "I must admit, it's great to have a giant corporate ally in the battle against the record labels that are fighting against user's storing their personal music libraries online."
Amazon Cloud is definitely intended to increase sales from the AmazonMP3 store. Songs purchased through the store are automatically loaded into your personal music locker in Amazon Cloud. The service is well integrated with Android, and not integrated with iPhone. It does sync with iTunes. Several reviews point out that it seems to be pretty basic, look for further developments and improvements.


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Moving into the early AD centuries, we initially see Malmesbury becoming part of Wessex (an Anglo-Saxon kingdom belonging to the West Saxons located in South-West England) after a Saxon invasion in about 570.
Soon, Christianity reached the site of Malmesbury. The earliest recorded religious leader to settle in Malmesbury was Maildulph, a 7th century Irish-Celt monk who founded a Hermits Cell on the site of the present Abbey in around the year 600. He went on to become a famous religious teacher, founding a small monastery school for sons of the nobility. He either retired or died around 675.
Malmesbury's rise to prominence: Aldhelm and Athelstan (675 – 940)
Maildulph's successor, Aldhelm, is much more famous and central to the development of Malmesbury. Saxon by birth and possibly closely related to the Kings of Wessex, Aldhelm reputedly became the first Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey. His royal connections gave him control of the surrounding villages and his close connections to the Pope saw the Abbey being placed under papal jurisdiction, a high honour. He became Bishop of Sherborne, with a diocese extending through Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.
As an individual, Aldhelm was well respected and loved by the local community. Local stories tell of Aldhelm playing music and attracting large audiences, who he would then tell stories of the life of Jesus, inspiring devotion. He was well educated; speaking both Greek and Latin. It is also said that he was a skilful architect, great scholar and good technician and that in around 700; he built the first organ in England in the Abbey. On his death (c.709-710), Aldhelm's remains were carried to be buried in Malmesbury. Here his remains were enshrined, making Malmesbury an important focus for pilgrimage. A feast and fair were held in his honour at St. Aldhelm's Mead, a tradition that continued for 840 years (until 1540, when it was discontinued due to rioting and debauchery). Aldhelm was later canonised as a Saint in 1080.
Another important development for Malmesbury was the granting of its Charter in 924 during the reign of Edward the Elder (901-925). Malmesbury was known for its active fighting men, which is likely the key reason the town was given the Charter.
King Athelstan, born in 895, was central to Malmesbury's development and rise to fame. He was the first king of all 'England' and the first to introduce a common currency; silver coins were imprinted with his head. He proved to be an effective king and was also aware that law should be made specific for certain areas. He introduced 'shrievalty' which appointed shire reeves (or 'sheriffs') to act as important officials overseeing the shire or county. He also increased his powerbase by marrying his sisters to influential Europeans, with the precious jewels and sacred relics from these dowries often being kept in Malmesbury Abbey.
Athelstan showed real affection for Malmesbury, especially towards its people who had helped him in battles. As a result, in 937 he started the 'Commoners of Kings Heath' or the 'Old Corporation'. Through this he gave those that had helped him in battle land from Kings Heath, which continues to be passed down through the descendents of these freemen to this day. Upon his death in 940, Athelstan was buried in Malmesbury Abbey, but his remains have since been moved.
From Flying Monk to William Stumpe (1010 – 1490)
The next figure of note in Malmesbury's history was Eilmer, a monk of Malmesbury Abbey who in circa 1010 attempted to fly from the top of the Abbey using a 'glider' he had fashioned for himself. He managed to fly for just over 200m in active flight before falling and breaking both of his legs. He wished to try again but the Abbot refused to allow him and he returned to his talents in astronomy, living to a good age. His attempted flight makes him the first recorded aeronaut in the world.
Our knowledge of Eilmer owes much to another prominent character in Malmesbury's history, William of Malmesbury. One of the greatest historians of his time and sometimes referred to as the 'Father of English History', William was a Benedictine monk who resided in Malmesbury Abbey as its librarian.
William was born half-Norman, half-Saxon and spent most of his childhood and adult life in Malmesbury. He was educated at Malmesbury Abbey where he spent most of his time in the library, helping to make it one of the finest in Europe. It is said that even the Pope used to borrow books from there. He had a good grasp of Latin and travelled a good deal, but his greatest quality was his love of truth and accuracy. He ensured we have a fine collection of Saxon history, especially concerning Kings and Prelates, and is responsible for the only known authentic account of the First Crusade. William died at some point between 1143 and 1148.
William must have lived through a time of significant changes to Malmesbury, the present Abbey Church was completed by 1180, but must have been a work in progress many years prior to this. William also provides us with some information about a less well known Malmesbury landmark. In circa 1118, a castle at Malmesbury was built by Roger le Poer (Bishop of Salisbury). The chosen location was to the West of the Abbey, in close proximity to the Monastery, and its location quickly created friction with the monks. The Abbot was given papal authority to excommunicate members of the castle garrison for their 'depredations on the Abbey' and for interfering with their water supply.
Despite its unpopularity, the castle played a key role in the 12th century. The siege of Malmesbury in 1153 saw the castle playing a vital role in the conflict between King Stephen and the challenger to the throne, Henry, the Duke of Anjou. One section of the defences, known as 'Jordan's Tower', managed to hold out for an extended period of time, but fell after a long siege. In 1215, the Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey sent a plea to King John to remove the castle. He obliged and the structure was demolished after existing for no more than 100 years.
The Old Bell Hotel, potentially occupying the location of the old castle, has origins dating back to around 1220, when a new building was erected on the site to house important guests. The fireplace inside the Great Hall dates from this period and it contains paintings from the late medieval period. The building has also been open as a pub since at least 1703, originally known as the Castle, acquiring the name the Bell Hotel in 1798.
During this period, the present Abbey building was also completed. It is believed that its consecration service was in about 1180, after only about 35 years of being under construction. The layout chosen was typical of other major 11th and 12th century churches, especially in France. Over the next couple of centuries, the Abbey saw further improvements, most notably the building of the Abbey cloisters and the Abbey spire, which was the tallest of its kind in England and 30 feet taller than the Salisbury spire.
In about 1490, the Market Cross was built in Malmesbury, and remains one of the town's most distinguishable features. It was built as a place of shelter and a meeting place for special occasions, and was commissioned as a joint venture between the Abbot and the town Burgesses (townspeople or 'people of the borough').
A Time for Change: William Stumpe and Thomas Hobbes (1497-1679)
With the Dissolution of the Monasteries came a new era in Malmesbury's history, beginning with the role of William Stumpe. A wealthy clothier, Stumpe was famous in Malmesbury for his ownership of much of the Abbey properties and the changes he made to the town's trade. He became prominent in the area from 1540 onwards, when he obtained the Abbey buildings and associated lands from King Henry VIII. His acquisition of the Abbey lands and property saw some buildings becoming workshops, and the cloth trade flourished, gaining a reputation throughout Europe for its excellence. Stumpe also represented Malmesbury at parliamentary level, first from 1529-36 and then from 1547-52. He was also respected in Malmesbury for giving the townspeople back their parish church in 1541, and helped raise funds to preserve the Abbey as best he could. When he died, Stumpe left a huge fortune and multiple properties and holdings to his family.
Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury, one of the most famous English philosophers renowned for his work on political philosophy, was born prematurely in the Westport area of Malmesbury in 1588. He spent the first 14 years of his life in Malmesbury, attending Westport Church School and growing up as part of the Malmesbury community. At 14, he then left for Oxford to continue his education. His family remained in the same household in Westport, and Hobbes returned to visit Malmesbury on multiple occasions throughout his life.
Civil War, Tigers and Foxes (1642 – 1806)
When the English Civil War broke out in 1642, it had far reaching implications, even for the smallest of settlements. Malmesbury was no exception; the settlement was in fact of great strategic importance due to its location between Oxford and Bristol. Throughout the course of the war, Malmesbury changed hands at least five times, twice involving direct assaults on the town itself.
The first assault on Malmesbury took place on 21st March 1643, where a force under the command of the parliamentarian, Sir William Waller, took the settlement with relative ease, his force sustaining only three casualties. Waller attacked through Westport, usually considered to be a weak point in the otherwise naturally well defended town.
The second assault was altogether more aggressive. On 24th May 1644, Colonel Massey, another parliamentarian, attacked Malmesbury with troops and artillery, again choosing Westport as the main area to attack. A vivid description of the battle has survived the years and it appears that once the bloody conflict had ended, Massey refrained from plundering the town. As far as Malmesbury was concerned, the conclusion of this battle marked the end of its direct role in the Civil War.
Jumping ahead a few decades, we come across Hannah Twynnoy, a maid working at the White Lion Inn during the early 18th century, famous for her unusual death. When a travelling circus came to visit in the town, it brought with it a tiger which Hannah reputedly teased, despite warnings from its keeper. It eventually broke free from its shackles and killed her. Her grave can be seen in the Abbey grounds.
Charles James Fox, a prominent British Whig statesman notable for his strong support for the colonists over the issue of the American Colonies, held the seat of High Steward of the Old Corporation, in the years between 1769 and 1775. He also represented Malmesbury at parliamentary level for the earlier part of this period, but his resignation over the issue of tea duty meant he never represented Malmesbury again.
Industrial and Social development in a Market Town: The Silk Mills, Malmesbury Branch Line and The Triangle (1600 – 1962)
The Avon Mill site is best known for its previous 19th century Silk Mills but has been the site of a mill since the 13th century. In about 1600, Avon Mill became a fulling mill (process during which cloth was thickened and shrunk by pounding it in a solution of fullers earth), but ceased to have such a role in 1622. A century later, the woollen industry in Malmesbury as a whole had closed down.
In 1852 it was bought by silk manufacturers. Silk ribbons were very much in demand in the Victorian era and at its peak the factory employed around 400 people. The business failed in 1899, but was reopened and by 1900 there were 150 workers. The mill was forced to close yet again that year, but as before it reopened, this time in the early 1920's by Avon Silk Mills Co. Ltd. Silk production continued until 1941. In 1984 both of the main buildings were converted into flats.
Malmesbury lace was also once central to Malmesbury's economy. Renowned nationwide for its quality and unique characteristics, the earliest record of lacemaking in the Malmesbury area dates back to the English Civil War (1642-48). Lacemaking became even more prominent after Charles II's 1672 declaration allowing Dutch artisans to settle in England. Many of these individuals settled in Wiltshire and Dutch influence certainly had a refining impact on lacemaking. By 1795, Malmesbury inhabitants claimed they could earn more by lacemaking than they could by working at a factory. However, by 1826 the hand lace industry was declining, due to the introduction of machinery. Whereas in 1851 Malmesbury had 150 adult lacemakers, by 1881 it had only 11.
There were attempts to revive the practice, namely by Lady Suffolk, who in 1907 realised that lacemaking in Malmesbury was in danger of disappearing. She set up a lace school in the Kings Arms Hotel, which saw children and young women from a wide area joining. By 1908 it had 30 pupils and two teachers. It is unknown when the class closed but it was before the 1920's, when the Kings Arms changed hands.
Another important development in the 19th century was the railway in Britain, which had an enormous impact nationwide. Malmesbury was at first ignored by early rail development, the first scheme suggested in 1845 was rejected by landowners, but a few decades later a branch line was developed.
On 17th December 1877, the Malmesbury Branch Line and station had its grand opening. The impact on trade was immediately noticeable; Malmesbury's market prospered and saw its best attendance in 30 years in February 1878. The railway was well utilised in both of the world wars, the first saw large numbers of troops travelling through the town and the second saw significant numbers of refugees coming to Malmesbury. Despite its usage though, the railway closed down, first to passengers in 1951 and then to goods in 1962.
An area that has undergone constant changes in Malmesbury is The Triangle, which used to be the location of a bustling market. The First World War Memorial located at the Triangle was dedicated in March 1921, and remembers 74 men, including one civilian. The site of the Three Cups Inn has been occupied by a pub since the 15th century, with the present building dating back to the 17th century. In its earlier history, Elizabethan cloth and yarn traders would stay here and in March 1643, it was reputedly the headquarters of General Waller when he was besieging the town. By 1930, Stroud Brewery had renovated the pub, installing electric lights.
Malmesbury during the Second World War (1939-1945)
Two locations in Malmesbury had a particularly key role in the Second World War. The first, Cowbridge House, has seen varied roles throughout its 250 year history, but significantly at the end of August 1939, the Electrical Appliances Division of E.K. Cole Ltd., was instructed by the RAF to establish a 'shadow factory' to produce radio equipment. More specifically, Cowbridge House helped to develop radar for the Allies to utilise in the Second World War. Unknown to the residents of Malmesbury and the 1,000 or so employees working at the factory, they were at the cutting edge of wartime technological development.
The second location, the site where The Maltings is now located, was home to Linolite Ltd. in 1941. The company had patented a tubular electric lamp in 1901, obtaining the name Linolite Ltd. in 1933. The company specialised in filament strip lights but during the Second World War they became the main supplier of hose clips for bomber aircraft de-icing systems (they made 7.5 million hose clips during the war).
Films and Vacuum Cleaners: Athelstan Cinema to the Present Day (1935 – Present Day)
Malmesbury has had noticeable developments in the 20th century, one of the earliest being the building of a cinema. After experiencing a travelling cinema for some years beforehand, Malmesbury finally obtained a permanent building to fulfil such a role in 1935. Athelstan Cinema, as it was known, contained 333 seats. In 1955 it obtained a panoramic screen for the first time and between 1983 and 1988 it doubled as a bingo hall. The cinema closed later in 1988 and was eventually demolished in 1993.
One of the most significant developments to the town, especially in terms of its recent history involves the Dyson headquarters at the top of Tetbury Hill. In June 1993, James Dyson, the industrial designer behind Dyson vacuum cleaners, located a research and development centre and factory in Malmesbury to produce his products. All Dyson vacuum cleaners and washing machines were made at the Malmesbury factory, until 2002, when production was outsourced to Malaysia (with washing machine production to follow suit in 2003). The Malmesbury site is still used as Dyson's main headquarters and research and development for Dyson products is also carried out there.
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We've begun framing the basement. It has been a difficult endeavor because we've not framed a basement previously. There's been a rather steep learning curve. After this, framing the main floor should be a piece of cake!
My sweet brothers came to help last weekend, and we tried to get as much as we could done with extra help. It was so fun to have my sibs there. We don't get to hang out much together, and it was great to have their support and muscles.
I also have to give a huge thank you to my sister-in-law who took care of her little girls and my little ones while we worked. She did crafts and made cookies...she was awesome.
I love this picture my brother took. Towards the end of the day, we were all pretty tired.
As always, Mr. Pickup is the major builder here. He is amazing. And patient.
Even from ground level, I never get tired of this view. Or of my husband. :)


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Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR has canceled its previously announced August 20 concert at Barrak Music Club in Ostrava, Czech Republic
Commented the group: "TERROR is going to cancel their show in the Czech Republic this month. We feel obligated to stand up for Randy Blythe. This situation seems to be taken too lightly.
"Randy comes from punk and hardcore roots, just like TERROR. He still supports underground music and has always supported TERROR — even singing on stage alongside us when we play Richmond.
"This hits really close to home for us having members of the band and our crew from the hometown of LAMB OF GOD.
"We love our Czech fans very much and have amazing shows there, but we need to 'stick tight' to our friend Randy, which is why we have chosen to cancel the show.
"As a band that could easily be in this same position at any given show, we don't think we can play there and act like this is OK — it isn't. This is bigger than a hashtag or a clever t-shirt — we as a community need to take action and speak up.
"Free Randy Blythe."
Blythe, 41, is accused of causing the fatal injury that occurred at LAMB OF GOD's May 24, 2010 show in Prague. The singer allegedly either pushed or struck a 19-year-old fan named Daniel N. — a guitarist in a local metal band — and that person died almost a month later of bleeding in the brain.
Randy has been charged with causing "bodily harm of the fourth degree, resulting in the death of a fan" and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
TERROR recently posted the full, uncut version of the previously released documentary about its frontman, Scott Vogel, and his bandmates. Originally released as a series, the movie can now be viewed in its entirety below. Focusing on Vogel's early bands, plus the history of TERROR from the band's formation through the making of their latest album, "Keepers Of The Faith", this special documentary is a must-see for any TERROR fan.
"Keepers Of The Faith" sold around 2,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 11 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
"Keepers Of The Faith" was released on August 30, 2010 in Europe and September 14, 2010 in North America via Century Media Records.


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I'm creating a site feature reciever which sets a custom master page on the root web. I would also like the master page set on the root to be inherit to all the subsites. What is the most elegant way to ensure this (using .NET)?
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The WordPress team started planning for WordPress 3.2 back in March and released WordPress 3.2 beta last week. I spend some time playing around with the next generation of WordPress to see what is new with it.
Here is a review of WordPress 3.2 and a list of the new features that you will be using when the final version comes out. Please note that WordPress 3.2 will require PHP 5.2.4 and MySQL 5.0, so you might have to upgrade your server software or ask your hosting provider to do it for you.
Important Note: This is a beta version of WordPress, don't install it on a production server.
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WordPress 3.2 has a refreshed admin interface which does away with the curved corners and cuts down on the space used between the menus.


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Cefixime is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
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DETROIT – There's nothing women hate more than being asked their weight.
That's why an email listing not only the weight but also the bra sizes of female police officers is creating a stir in Detroit.
DPD officials are saying it was nothing more than an unfortunate mistake after an email blast was sent out through the department including the height, weight and bra sizes of at least 20 female officers.
The measurements were taken when the officers were fitted for bullet proof vests.
"This was not done maliciously it was a clerical error. It is not the practice of the police department to share sensitive information," said Assistant Chief of Police James White
One grievance has already been filed and another female officer is looking at the possibility of filing a lawsuit.
The chief will meet with the unions and officers affected Thursday to offer an apology.
"It is an isolated incident and an unfortunate and embarrassing incident and we are putting prevision in place to ensure that doesn't happen again," White said.


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