text:
Please enter the name by which you would like to log-in and be known on this site.
Please enter a password for your user account. Note that passwords are case-sensitive.
Please enter a valid email address for yourself.
How many letters are in the word Basic?
If you were referred to this site by an existing member of CodeGuru Forums, enter their username here.
All timestamps displayed on the forums can be automatically corrected to show the correct time for your location in the world. Simply select the appropriate time zone from the list below.
In addition, you may set the appropriate option to allow for daylight savings time in your part of the world.
From time to time, the administrators and/or other members may want to send you email notifications or messages. If you do not want to receive email from certain people then you may disable the options here
Your mailing address.
In order to proceed, you must agree with the following rules:
Forum Rules
Registration to this forum is free! We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed below. If you agree to the terms, please check the 'I agree' checkbox and press the 'Complete Registration' button below. If you would like to cancel the registration, click here to return to the forums index.
Registration to this forum is free! We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed below. If you agree to the terms, please check the 'I agree' checkbox and press the 'Register' button below. If you would like to cancel the registration, click here to return to the forums index.
With your membership to Codeguru.com you also join the TechnologyAdvice community, which consists of millions of technical professionals. This membership includes access to valuable resources such as our industry leading Microsoft Tech Update newsletter, whitepapers, ebooks and more!
By registering, you grant this site, as well as TechnologyAdvice and its affiliated websites, the right to communicate to you information we deem might be of interest. Should you so desire, you will be able to unsubscribe from this newsletter via a link in the issues you receive.
Your use of the forums, message boards, and any other public discussion medium (collectively, the "Forums") hosted by TechnologyAdvice and its affiliate sites indicates your acceptance of the TechnologyAdvice Terms of Use ("TOU"). The TOU can be modified at any time, and your continued use of the Forums indicates your acceptance of the modified terms that can be found at https://technologyadvice.com/terms-conditions/. Specific forums may have additional terms of service, available at the respective sites, in addition to those found in this agreement. We advise you to review any and all such terms of service. Please remember that the open and real-time nature of these Forums makes it impossible for us to vouch for the validity of any content posted. As such, we are not responsible for any messages posted nor the consequences of following any advice offered within Forum posts. The views expressed in the posts you will find in these forums belong solely to their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of TechnologyAdvice, its affiliates, and/or sponsors. If you find any posts in these Forums to be offensive or objectionable, please contact us via email to the address offered as a contact for the Forums in question. If we determine that removal of a post or posts is necessary, we will make reasonable efforts to do so in a timely manner. By using these Forums, you agree to the following: By posting messages, uploading files, inputting data, or engaging in any other form of communication through this service (collectively "the content"), you are granting TechnologyAdvice, its successors and assignees, a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to use, adapt, transmit, publicly perform or display any such content on the site to which it was contributed (or successor site). In plain English, you allow us to continue to display your contributions to the site. If you contribute any graphic images or photographs, you accept all liability for any model or property release issues that may arise from an individual or trademarked property in the content. Please do not submit any images or photographs for which you do not have a current model or property release. You will not post any material that is knowingly false, misleading, or inaccurate. You will not behave in an abusive and/or hateful manner, and will not harass, threaten, nor attack anyone. You will not use profanity in our forums, and will neither post with language or content that is obscene, sexually oriented, or sexually suggestive nor link to sites that contain such content. You will respect other people's right to personal privacy and will not post any other person's identifying information (including their names, contact information, and any other relevant information) within the forum but your own. You will not use these forums to violate any laws nor to discuss illegal activities. You will not to impersonate any person or entity, forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any posting, nor collect or store personal data about other users. You will not post any copyrighted material, nor link to any copyrighted material (with the exception of publicly available sites and pages that the legal owners of the copyrights have created to make that material freely available to the general public), unless that copyright is owned by you or by these Forums. You will not use these Forums for the purposes of sharing or distributing viruses, licenses, registration information, software keys, "cracks," or other information designed to do harm to or allow unlawful access to any computer hardware, software, networks, or any other systems. You will not post advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or solicitations. You will not, furthermore, collect personal information about forum members for the purpose of sending them any such advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or solicitations through other means (email, messaging programs, etc.). You will not post messages that are clearly outside of the stated topic of any Forums nor disrupt a forum by deliberately posting repeated irrelevant messages or copies of identical messages (also known as "flooding"). You will not attempt to access any protected sections of the sites or Forums, nor make use of any hacks, cracks, bug exploits, etc. to bypass or modify the features of the forum software at any TechnologyAdvice site. You will, if asked by a representative of the Forums, cease posting any content, and/or links to content, deemed offensive, objectionable, or in poor taste by the staff of the Forums. At all times, you remain solely responsible for anything found within your posts and agree to indemnify and hold TechnologyAdvice and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of any material you submit, post to or transmit through the Forums, your use of the Forums, your connection to the Forums, your violation of the TOU or privacy policy, or your violation of the rights of another. These Forums do not and cannot review all of the content of every message posted and do not accept responsibility for the contents of any messages. We reserve the right to delete any message and/or restrict posting rights in our Forums for any reason whatsoever. Should you continue to post messages that violate the rules of the Forums, your account may be terminated, your access to the Forums may be banned, and your service provider(s) may be contacted about your behavior. Furthermore, we expressly reserve our rights under the law to take any other actions we deem necessary. We at these Forums also reserve the right to disclose personal information when required by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to conform to the edicts of the law or comply with a legal process served on TechnologyAdvice, protect and defend the rights or property of TechnologyAdvice's network of sites, or visitors to TechnologyAdvice, identify persons who may be violating the law, the legal notice, or the rights of third parties, and cooperate with the investigations of purported unlawful activities.


text:
Listed 1 sub titles with search on: Places of worship for wider area of: "APTERA Village CHANIA" .
APTERA (Village) CHANIA
You are able to search for more information in greater and/or surrounding areas by choosing one of the titles below and clicking on "more".
Receive our daily Newsletter with all the latest updates on the Greek Travel industry.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Showtimes for Saturday, August 17, 2019
Here are the parade and fireworks showtimes for Disneyland. Click through to see the full show schedules.
Disneyland Park
Disney California Adventure Park
Note: Showtimes are updated nightly via disneyland.com and our own sources -- but schedules may change at any time.
Southern California Select Annual Passport (DL, CA) | |
Southern California Annual Passport (DL, CA) | |
Deluxe Annual Passport (DL only) |
» View Crowd Calendar
Inaccurate/stale schedule?
Let us know.


text:
News — 872657
Victory Dark Green Velvet
003b00 006400 008000 008f11 00FF00 00ff41 013220 01C5BB 0d0208 1A2421 228B22 2F4F2F 32CD32 426F42 48D1CC 4a5d23 556B2F 698B69 872657 8B008B 90FEFB BDB76B beautiful C32148 costume creative d DarkGreenHair DarkGreenHoodie DarkGreenJadeGarnele DarkGreenVegetables DarkGreenWallpaperShop designerjewellery eveningwear F0F8FF FAEBD7 ff2052 firstclass garnelen green greenjades intricate jade nano nanoaquarium nanotank neocaridina neocaridinas neocaridinashrimp shrimp Shrimps
Explore eikocentric's board "Makeup for green eyes" on Pinterest. . inner corner in nylon Brows Brow powder duo in Dark Brown Lashes in Grand Glamor Liner . Explore Lisa Laurin's board "Dark green eyes" on Pinterest. See more ideas about Beauty makeup, Gorgeous makeup and Makeup ideas. 1 thg 1, 2018 – Many people wrongly identify hazel eyes as green however there is a distinct difference between the two. For instance, hazel eyes are colored with hints of . 12 thg 5, 2016 – For example, if you have green eyes and your partner has brown eyes your child is 50 per...


text:
The Morinville real estate market is always changing, making it difficult to assess the current value of your home. As a trained and experienced real estate professional, I have the right knowledge and access to the right tools to determine your Morinville home's value. What is your home worth in today's market in your area? Let me help!.
A CMA performed by a qualified Morinville real estate professional is an estimate of the current market value of a particular property, based both on the specific features and qualities of the individual home and comparable homes already on the market, or homes that are similar and have sold recently.


text:
Neither of them is over 35 years old. One of them played in ATP World Tour events just months ago; the other did so last year. But none of that will keep recently retired tennis players Andy Roddick, 31, and James Blake, 33, from joining a circuit of senior players.
The pair will be playing in the PowerShares Series, a touring set of one-day tournaments featuring tennis legends such as Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl. By joining the tour, Roddick could eventually get a chance to play alongside his former coach, Jimmy Connors.
We will pause here to acknowledge that any of the people listed above would make short work of us on any court, under any conditions. And it can be debated that the PowerShares Series isn't a traditional senior tour, as its minimum age requirement is that players be just 30.
But we also confess to a moment of dubious shock after reading this headline in The Los Angeles Times: "Andy Roddick, James Blake join senior tennis tour."
"I am looking forward to playing on the PowerShares circuit," Roddick says, in a report on the Tennis site. "Having a chance to stay connected with tennis and compete on a limited basis through events like these fits perfectly with my life these days."
A look at the PowerShares site shows that it features a Tennis article identifying it as "the newly-named senior circuit" last year, when it changed its name from the Champions Series. The tour was founded in 2005 by a group that includes former tennis star Jim Courier, who plays in many events.
If you're wondering about the age cutoff for other senior tours, so were we:
In tennis, the ATP Champions Tour requires that players be retired and meet career criteria, such as holding a world No. 1 ranking or being a Grand Slam finalist.
While some sources report the Champions Tour requires that players are at least 35, Roddick is scheduled to play a tour event in early 2014, when he'll still be 31. The Champions Tour is also said to require a player be at least two years past their retirement; details about its policies weren't available for review at the time of this post.
In professional golf, the standard minimum age to join a senior tour is 50.
Copyright 2021 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.


text:
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named storm of the new hurricane season, has formed in the eastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters expect the storm to bring heavy rains to Florida before moving up the East Coast.
The National Hurricane Center announced the development Wednesday afternoon, as it issued a tropical storm warning for Florida's western coast from Boca Grande to the Ochlockonee River. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the next two days for a broad area between Flagler Beach, Fla., and Surf City, N.C.
The center is updating a map on its website, showing Andrea's position.
As The Two Way reportedlast month, "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration believes that this year, there is a 70 percent chance of 13 to 20 named storms, with winds of 39 mph or higher, of which seven to 11 of them could become full-blown hurricanes, with winds 74 mph or higher."
The North Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to the end of November.
Copyright 2021 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.


text:
Tips and Tricks for DoingItYourself |
Always remove jewelry like rings, watches, and necklaces so they don't catch on obstructions. |
Don't wear loose clothing or wear your hair long while working on a car. Not only will it get dirty, it could get caught on moving parts. |
Work outdoors if you need to have your car running. Exhaust gases can be lethal if you are working inside your closed garage. |
Don't smoke while working on your car. There are many flammable substances that could ignite. |
Don't open the cap on the radiator when it's hot (right after the car has been running for a while). The hot fluid inside is under tremendous pressure and can shoot out and burn you. |
Use a jack stand or drive up ramps to support your car if you need to go underneath it. Factory jacks are only for changing tires. |
Most fluids around a car are toxic. Keep kids and pets away while working to avoid accidental poisoning. |
Electric cooling fans mounted on the radiator can turn on and off at any time. (There's actually a thermostat switch that controls the fan) Avoid the fan when working or disconnect the fan motor from the power source. |


text:
Using our site means you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies. Read about our policy and how to disable them here
Our websites use cookies to collect information. This includes information about browsing and purchasing behaviour by people who access our websites. This includes information about pages viewed, products purchased and the customer journey around our websites. Detailed information is set out in our Cookie Policy.
Like most websites, Leon Paul websites use cookies to collect information. Cookies are small data files which are placed on your computer or other devices (such as smartphones or tablets) as you browse this website. They are used to 'remember' when your computer or device accesses our websites. Cookies are essential for the effective operation of our websites and to help you shop with us online. They are also used to tailor the products and services offered and advertised to you, both on our websites and elsewhere.
Some cookies collect information about browsing and purchasing behaviour when you access this website via the same computer or device. This includes information about pages viewed, products purchased and your journey around a website. We do not use cookies to collect or record information on your name, address or other contact details. Leon Paul can use cookies to monitor your browsing and purchasing behaviour.
The cookies stored on your computer or other device when you access our websites are designed by Leon Paul, or on behalf of Leon Paul, and are necessary to enable you to make a purchase on our website; third parties who assist us in detecting and preventing fraud and third parties who participate with us in marketing programmes.
The main purposes for which cookies are used are: -
For technical purposes essential to effective operation of our websites, particularly in relation to on-line transactions and site navigation. For Leon Paul to market to you, particularly web banner advertisements and targeted updates. To enable Leon Paul to collect information about your browsing and shopping patterns, including to monitor the success of campaigns, competitions etc.
If you want to disable cookies you need to change your website browser settings to reject cookies. How you can do this will depend on the browser you use. Further details on how to disable cookies for the most popular browsers are set out below: -
For Microsoft Internet Explorer:Choose the menu "tools" then "Internet Options"Click on the "privacy" tabSelect the setting the appropriate setting
For Microsoft Edge:Choose the menu "Settings" then "Cookies and site permissions"Click 'Manage and delete cookies and site data'Select the setting the appropriate settingFor Google Chrome:Choose Settings> AdvancedUnder "Privacy and security," click "Content settings".Click "Cookies"
For Safari:Choose Preferences > PrivacyClick on "Remove all Website Data"
For Mozilla firefox:Choose the menu "tools" then "Options"Click on the icon "privacy"Find the menu "cookie" and select the relevant options
For Opera 6.0 and further:Choose the menu Files"> "Preferences"Privacy
This depends on which cookies you disable, but in general the website may not operate properly if cookies are switched off. If you only disable third party cookies, you will not be prevented from making purchases on our sites. If you disable all cookies, you will be unable to complete a purchase on our sites.
Reversible for left or Right handed guards.
Dispatched within 1-3 days*
Worldwide delivery with UPS*
Flexible, fast returns process
100 years in business
Winner of the 2024 Kings Award for Enterprise


text:
Birthday cakes Design with chocolate
Mr Strong - 1
Birthday cakes are our pride and joy at Naomi Kitchen. We also offer cartoon cakes, personalised photo and customized cakes.
The cake is customized according to the Birthday boy/girl's preference. It will take your birthday celebrations by storm. It is the perfect offering to make your Love feel special on birthday.
The Naomi Kitchen cakes is available in different design method like pipping,chocolate and ombre/rainbow, that can leave you asking for more.
Enjoy our Free delivery service to one location for order above $150.
Order with amount less than $150, delivery charge of $20 will be applied.
Deliver service on Saturday and Sunday (whole day) , additional charge of $10 will applied.
Delivery Service is available from Monday - Friday from 10.30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Delivery requested before 10 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. will not accepted.
Best Regard
Naomi Kitchen


text:
A series of twenty-five sermon outlines developed by Ronnie Simpson, Ph.D.
Click the following link to preview sermon titles… Sermon Outlines Volume 86
There are no reviews yet.
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Your review *
Name *
Email *
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.


text:
Window Curtains
Kathy Stanion From Nevada
*All Sizes in Inches
*Production Time is 4-7 days to ship.
Purchasing window curtains just got easier and better! Create a designer look to any of your living spaces with our decorative and unique window curtains. Perfect for the living room, dining room or bedroom, these artistic curtains are an easy and inexpensive way to add color and style when decorating your home. Each package includes two easy-to-hang, pole-pocket curtain panels. One image is printed across two panels. Contact us for custom Window Curtain size options. Choose from three fabric options: Unlined, Lined and Sheer Scarf in various widths and lengths. Curtain rod sold separately.
Unlined Woven - Woven material filters outside light and creates a privacy barrier. When the sun is shining, your art will glow!
Lined Woven - Extra lining creates a darker space and more privacy and still create a soft glow on your window art.
Sheer Scarf - Sheer material softly filters outside light and brightens the image substantially
Valance Unlined – The perfect finishing touch. Print will be the top portion ONLY of image selected.
- The width listed, is the total measurement of the two panels
- 3 inch rod pocket for hanging
- 100% Polyester
Machine wash warm and dry on low heat.


text:
4 Reasons to Choose a Glendale Heights Chiropractor
4 Reasons to Choose a Glendale Heights Chiropractor
Chiropractic has proven itself as a worthy and incredibly effective way to treat an assortment of different health issues. From headaches, to backaches, to colicky babies and sleep disorders, chiropractic care can make a world of difference. Of course, choosing a chiropractor can be difficult. Here are 5 reasons to choose a Glendale Heights chiropractor:
1) Your Best Interests at Heart
One of the primary reasons a LifeSource Health and Wellness chiropractor is a great choice is because we have your best interests at heart. This means, our sole objective is to eliminate your specific health issue by treating the underlying cause of the problem. Conventional medicine tends to work at treating symptoms. This can be helpful, but our focus is on finding the cause of the condition.
2) Experience
It's true that all licensed chiropractors go through extensive training before they are able to treat patients, but there is still something to be said for experience. When you choose a Glendale Heights chiropractor, there is a good chance that we have helped other patients with the same problem. For most patients, this provides peace of mind and a level of comfort that may not be available if the chiropractor has less experience.
3) Honesty
Along with the experience factor, you'll get complete honesty and transparency when you choose a chiropractor from LifeSource Health and Wellness. We will communicate openly about your condition, and detail the steps we feel are required to find a solution. We'll also let you know when you can scale back the treatments. The point of visiting a chiropractor is to remedy your current health situation, and we want to earn your trust from the start.
4) Feels Like Home
It's never easy to experience healing in a cold, sterile environment. We take the time to make our office feel warm and inviting, and we treat each patient like a member of the family. When you're comfortable and relaxed, the healing is much faster and more complete.
If you have any questions about the services we provide at LifeSource Health and Wellness please feel free to contact us. Our caring staff is here to help you achieve all of your healthcare goals. We look forward to being a part of your healthcare team.
If you have any further questions don't hesitate to contact our Glendale Heights team at LifeSource Health and Wellness today.
Monday | 8:00am - 12:00pm 3:00pm - 6:30pm |
Tuesday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:00am - 12:00pm 3:00pm - 6:30pm |
Thursday | 8:00am - 11:00am 3:00pm - 6:30pm |
Friday | Out of Office |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
1136 Bloomingdale Road
Glendale Heights, IL 60139


text:
Barack Obama Reform & Democracy in the Middle East Washington, D.C. May 19, 2011
Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Please, have a seat. Thank you very much. I want to begin by thanking Hillary Clinton, who has traveled so much these last six months that she is approaching a new landmark -- one million frequent flyer miles. (Laughter.) I count on Hillary every single day, and I believe that she will go down as one of the finest Secretaries of State in our nation's history.
The State Department is a fitting venue to mark a new chapter in American diplomacy. For six months, we have witnessed an extraordinary change taking place in the Middle East and North Africa. Square by square, town by town, country by country, the people have risen up to demand their basic human rights. Two leaders have stepped aside. More may follow. And though these countries may be a great distance from our shores, we know that our own future is bound to this region by the forces of economics and security, by history and by faith.
Today, I want to talk about this change -- the forces that are driving it and how we can respond in a way that advances our values and strengthens our security.
Now, already, we've done much to shift our foreign policy following a decade defined by two costly conflicts. After years of war in Iraq, we've removed 100,000 American troops and ended our combat mission there. In Afghanistan, we've broken the Taliban's momentum, and this July we will begin to bring our troops home and continue a transition to Afghan lead. And after years of war against al Qaeda and its affiliates, we have dealt al Qaeda a huge blow by killing its leader, Osama bin Laden.
Bin Laden was no martyr. He was a mass murderer who offered a message of hate –- an insistence that Muslims had to take up arms against the West, and that violence against men, women and children was the only path to change. He rejected democracy and individual rights for Muslims in favor of violent extremism; his agenda focused on what he could destroy -– not what he could build.
Bin Laden and his murderous vision won some adherents. But even before his death, al Qaeda was losing its struggle for relevance, as the overwhelming majority of people saw that the slaughter of innocents did not answer their cries for a better life. By the time we found bin Laden, al Qaeda's agenda had come to be seen by the vast majority of the region as a dead end, and the people of the Middle East and North Africa had taken their future into their own hands.
That story of self-determination began six months ago in Tunisia. On December 17th, a young vendor named Mohammed Bouazizi was devastated when a police officer confiscated his cart. This was not unique. It's the same kind of humiliation that takes place every day in many parts of the world -– the relentless tyranny of governments that deny their citizens dignity. Only this time, something different happened. After local officials refused to hear his complaints, this young man, who had never been particularly active in politics, went to the headquarters of the provincial government, doused himself in fuel, and lit himself on fire.
There are times in the course of history when the actions of ordinary citizens spark movements for change because they speak to a longing for freedom that has been building up for years. In America, think of the defiance of those patriots in Boston who refused to pay taxes to a King, or the dignity of Rosa Parks as she sat courageously in her seat. So it was in Tunisia, as that vendor's act of desperation tapped into the frustration felt throughout the country. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets, then thousands. And in the face of batons and sometimes bullets, they refused to go home –- day after day, week after week -- until a dictator of more than two decades finally left power.
The story of this revolution, and the ones that followed, should not have come as a surprise. The nations of the Middle East and North Africa won their independence long ago, but in too many places their people did not. In too many countries, power has been concentrated in the hands of a few. In too many countries, a citizen like that young vendor had nowhere to turn -– no honest judiciary to hear his case; no independent media to give him voice; no credible political party to represent his views; no free and fair election where he could choose his leader.
And this lack of self-determination –- the chance to make your life what you will –- has applied to the region's economy as well. Yes, some nations are blessed with wealth in oil and gas, and that has led to pockets of prosperity. But in a global economy based on knowledge, based on innovation, no development strategy can be based solely upon what comes out of the ground. Nor can people reach their potential when you cannot start a business without paying a bribe.
In the face of these challenges, too many leaders in the region tried to direct their people's grievances elsewhere. The West was blamed as the source of all ills, a half-century after the end of colonialism. Antagonism toward Israel became the only acceptable outlet for political expression. Divisions of tribe, ethnicity and religious sect were manipulated as a means of holding on to power, or taking it away from somebody else.
But the events of the past six months show us that strategies of repression and strategies of diversion will not work anymore. Satellite television and the Internet provide a window into the wider world -– a world of astonishing progress in places like India and Indonesia and Brazil. Cell phones and social networks allow young people to connect and organize like never before. And so a new generation has emerged. And their voices tell us that change cannot be denied.
In Cairo, we heard the voice of the young mother who said, "It's like I can finally breathe fresh air for the first time."
In Sanaa, we heard the students who chanted, "The night must come to an end."
In Benghazi, we heard the engineer who said, "Our words are free now. It's a feeling you can't explain."
In Damascus, we heard the young man who said, "After the first yelling, the first shout, you feel dignity."
Those shouts of human dignity are being heard across the region. And through the moral force of nonviolence, the people of the region have achieved more change in six months than terrorists have accomplished in decades.
Of course, change of this magnitude does not come easily. In our day and age -– a time of 24-hour news cycles and constant communication –- people expect the transformation of the region to be resolved in a matter of weeks. But it will be years before this story reaches its end. Along the way, there will be good days and there will bad days. In some places, change will be swift; in others, gradual. And as we've already seen, calls for change may give way, in some cases, to fierce contests for power.
The question before us is what role America will play as this story unfolds. For decades, the United States has pursued a set of core interests in the region: countering terrorism and stopping the spread of nuclear weapons; securing the free flow of commerce and safe-guarding the security of the region; standing up for Israel's security and pursuing Arab-Israeli peace.
We will continue to do these things, with the firm belief that America's interests are not hostile to people's hopes; they're essential to them. We believe that no one benefits from a nuclear arms race in the region, or al Qaeda's brutal attacks. We believe people everywhere would see their economies crippled by a cut-off in energy supplies. As we did in the Gulf War, we will not tolerate aggression across borders, and we will keep our commitments to friends and partners.
Yet we must acknowledge that a strategy based solely upon the narrow pursuit of these interests will not fill an empty stomach or allow someone to speak their mind. Moreover, failure to speak to the broader aspirations of ordinary people will only feed the suspicion that has festered for years that the United States pursues our interests at their expense. Given that this mistrust runs both ways –- as Americans have been seared by hostage-taking and violent rhetoric and terrorist attacks that have killed thousands of our citizens -– a failure to change our approach threatens a deepening spiral of division between the United States and the Arab world.
And that's why, two years ago in Cairo, I began to broaden our engagement based upon mutual interests and mutual respect. I believed then -– and I believe now -– that we have a stake not just in the stability of nations, but in the self-determination of individuals. The status quo is not sustainable. Societies held together by fear and repression may offer the illusion of stability for a time, but they are built upon fault lines that will eventually tear asunder.
So we face a historic opportunity. We have the chance to show that America values the dignity of the street vendor in Tunisia more than the raw power of the dictator. There must be no doubt that the United States of America welcomes change that advances self-determination and opportunity. Yes, there will be perils that accompany this moment of promise. But after decades of accepting the world as it is in the region, we have a chance to pursue the world as it should be.
Of course, as we do, we must proceed with a sense of humility. It's not America that put people into the streets of Tunis or Cairo -– it was the people themselves who launched these movements, and it's the people themselves that must ultimately determine their outcome.
Not every country will follow our particular form of representative democracy, and there will be times when our short-term interests don't align perfectly with our long-term vision for the region. But we can, and we will, speak out for a set of core principles –- principles that have guided our response to the events over the past six months:
The United States opposes the use of violence and repression against the people of the region. (Applause.)
The United States supports a set of universal rights. And these rights include free speech, the freedom of peaceful assembly, the freedom of religion, equality for men and women under the rule of law, and the right to choose your own leaders -– whether you live in Baghdad or Damascus, Sanaa or Tehran.
And we support political and economic reform in the Middle East and North Africa that can meet the legitimate aspirations of ordinary people throughout the region.
Our support for these principles is not a secondary interest. Today I want to make it clear that it is a top priority that must be translated into concrete actions, and supported by all of the diplomatic, economic and strategic tools at our disposal.
Let me be specific. First, it will be the policy of the United States to promote reform across the region, and to support transitions to democracy. That effort begins in Egypt and Tunisia, where the stakes are high -– as Tunisia was at the vanguard of this democratic wave, and Egypt is both a longstanding partner and the Arab world's largest nation. Both nations can set a strong example through free and fair elections, a vibrant civil society, accountable and effective democratic institutions, and responsible regional leadership. But our support must also extend to nations where transitions have yet to take place.
Unfortunately, in too many countries, calls for change have thus far been answered by violence. The most extreme example is Libya, where Muammar Qaddafi launched a war against his own people, promising to hunt them down like rats. As I said when the United States joined an international coalition to intervene, we cannot prevent every injustice perpetrated by a regime against its people, and we have learned from our experience in Iraq just how costly and difficult it is to try to impose regime change by force -– no matter how well-intentioned it may be.
But in Libya, we saw the prospect of imminent massacre, we had a mandate for action, and heard the Libyan people's call for help. Had we not acted along with our NATO allies and regional coalition partners, thousands would have been killed. The message would have been clear: Keep power by killing as many people as it takes. Now, time is working against Qaddafi. He does not have control over his country. The opposition has organized a legitimate and credible Interim Council. And when Qaddafi inevitably leaves or is forced from power, decades of provocation will come to an end, and the transition to a democratic Libya can proceed.
While Libya has faced violence on the greatest scale, it's not the only place where leaders have turned to repression to remain in power. Most recently, the Syrian regime has chosen the path of murder and the mass arrests of its citizens. The United States has condemned these actions, and working with the international community we have stepped up our sanctions on the Syrian regime –- including sanctions announced yesterday on President Assad and those around him.
The Syrian people have shown their courage in demanding a transition to democracy. President Assad now has a choice: He can lead that transition, or get out of the way. The Syrian government must stop shooting demonstrators and allow peaceful protests. It must release political prisoners and stop unjust arrests. It must allow human rights monitors to have access to cities like Dara'a; and start a serious dialogue to advance a democratic transition. Otherwise, President Assad and his regime will continue to be challenged from within and will continue to be isolated abroad.
So far, Syria has followed its Iranian ally, seeking assistance from Tehran in the tactics of suppression. And this speaks to the hypocrisy of the Iranian regime, which says it stand for the rights of protesters abroad, yet represses its own people at home. Let's remember that the first peaceful protests in the region were in the streets of Tehran, where the government brutalized women and men, and threw innocent people into jail. We still hear the chants echo from the rooftops of Tehran. The image of a young woman dying in the streets is still seared in our memory. And we will continue to insist that the Iranian people deserve their universal rights, and a government that does not smother their aspirations.
Now, our opposition to Iran's intolerance and Iran's repressive measures, as well as its illicit nuclear program and its support of terror, is well known. But if America is to be credible, we must acknowledge that at times our friends in the region have not all reacted to the demands for consistent change -- with change that's consistent with the principles that I've outlined today. That's true in Yemen, where President Saleh needs to follow through on his commitment to transfer power. And that's true today in Bahrain.
Bahrain is a longstanding partner, and we are committed to its security. We recognize that Iran has tried to take advantage of the turmoil there, and that the Bahraini government has a legitimate interest in the rule of law.
Nevertheless, we have insisted both publicly and privately that mass arrests and brute force are at odds with the universal rights of Bahrain's citizens, and we will -- and such steps will not make legitimate calls for reform go away. The only way forward is for the government and opposition to engage in a dialogue, and you can't have a real dialogue when parts of the peaceful opposition are in jail. (Applause.) The government must create the conditions for dialogue, and the opposition must participate to forge a just future for all Bahrainis.
Indeed, one of the broader lessons to be drawn from this period is that sectarian divides need not lead to conflict. In Iraq, we see the promise of a multiethnic, multisectarian democracy. The Iraqi people have rejected the perils of political violence in favor of a democratic process, even as they've taken full responsibility for their own security. Of course, like all new democracies, they will face setbacks. But Iraq is poised to play a key role in the region if it continues its peaceful progress. And as they do, we will be proud to stand with them as a steadfast partner.
So in the months ahead, America must use all our influence to encourage reform in the region. Even as we acknowledge that each country is different, we need to speak honestly about the principles that we believe in, with friend and foe alike. Our message is simple: If you take the risks that reform entails, you will have the full support of the United States.
We must also build on our efforts to broaden our engagement beyond elites, so that we reach the people who will shape the future -– particularly young people. We will continue to make good on the commitments that I made in Cairo -– to build networks of entrepreneurs and expand exchanges in education, to foster cooperation in science and technology, and combat disease. Across the region, we intend to provide assistance to civil society, including those that may not be officially sanctioned, and who speak uncomfortable truths. And we will use the technology to connect with -– and listen to –- the voices of the people.
For the fact is, real reform does not come at the ballot box alone. Through our efforts we must support those basic rights to speak your mind and access information. We will support open access to the Internet, and the right of journalists to be heard -– whether it's a big news organization or a lone blogger. In the 21st century, information is power, the truth cannot be hidden, and the legitimacy of governments will ultimately depend on active and informed citizens.
Such open discourse is important even if what is said does not square with our worldview. Let me be clear, America respects the right of all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard, even if we disagree with them. And sometimes we profoundly disagree with them.
We look forward to working with all who embrace genuine and inclusive democracy. What we will oppose is an attempt by any group to restrict the rights of others, and to hold power through coercion and not consent. Because democracy depends not only on elections, but also strong and accountable institutions, and the respect for the rights of minorities.
Such tolerance is particularly important when it comes to religion. In Tahrir Square, we heard Egyptians from all walks of life chant, "Muslims, Christians, we are one." America will work to see that this spirit prevails -– that all faiths are respected, and that bridges are built among them. In a region that was the birthplace of three world religions, intolerance can lead only to suffering and stagnation. And for this season of change to succeed, Coptic Christians must have the right to worship freely in Cairo, just as Shia must never have their mosques destroyed in Bahrain.
What is true for religious minorities is also true when it comes to the rights of women. History shows that countries are more prosperous and more peaceful when women are empowered. And that's why we will continue to insist that universal rights apply to women as well as men -– by focusing assistance on child and maternal health; by helping women to teach, or start a business; by standing up for the right of women to have their voices heard, and to run for office. The region will never reach its full potential when more than half of its population is prevented from achieving their full potential. (Applause.)
Now, even as we promote political reform, even as we promote human rights in the region, our efforts can't stop there. So the second way that we must support positive change in the region is through our efforts to advance economic development for nations that are transitioning to democracy.
After all, politics alone has not put protesters into the streets. The tipping point for so many people is the more constant concern of putting food on the table and providing for a family. Too many people in the region wake up with few expectations other than making it through the day, perhaps hoping that their luck will change. Throughout the region, many young people have a solid education, but closed economies leave them unable to find a job. Entrepreneurs are brimming with ideas, but corruption leaves them unable to profit from those ideas.
The greatest untapped resource in the Middle East and North Africa is the talent of its people. In the recent protests, we see that talent on display, as people harness technology to move the world. It's no coincidence that one of the leaders of Tahrir Square was an executive for Google. That energy now needs to be channeled, in country after country, so that economic growth can solidify the accomplishments of the street. For just as democratic revolutions can be triggered by a lack of individual opportunity, successful democratic transitions depend upon an expansion of growth and broad-based prosperity.
So, drawing from what we've learned around the world, we think it's important to focus on trade, not just aid; on investment, not just assistance. The goal must be a model in which protectionism gives way to openness, the reigns of commerce pass from the few to the many, and the economy generates jobs for the young. America's support for democracy will therefore be based on ensuring financial stability, promoting reform, and integrating competitive markets with each other and the global economy. And we're going to start with Tunisia and Egypt.
First, we've asked the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to present a plan at next week's G8 summit for what needs to be done to stabilize and modernize the economies of Tunisia and Egypt. Together, we must help them recover from the disruptions of their democratic upheaval, and support the governments that will be elected later this year. And we are urging other countries to help Egypt and Tunisia meet its near-term financial needs.
Second, we do not want a democratic Egypt to be saddled by the debts of its past. So we will relieve a democratic Egypt of up to $1 billion in debt, and work with our Egyptian partners to invest these resources to foster growth and entrepreneurship. We will help Egypt regain access to markets by guaranteeing $1 billion in borrowing that is needed to finance infrastructure and job creation. And we will help newly democratic governments recover assets that were stolen.
Third, we're working with Congress to create Enterprise Funds to invest in Tunisia and Egypt. And these will be modeled on funds that supported the transitions in Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall. OPIC will soon launch a $2 billion facility to support private investment across the region. And we will work with the allies to refocus the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development so that it provides the same support for democratic transitions and economic modernization in the Middle East and North Africa as it has in Europe.
Fourth, the United States will launch a comprehensive Trade and Investment Partnership Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa. If you take out oil exports, this entire region of over 400 million people exports roughly the same amount as Switzerland. So we will work with the EU to facilitate more trade within the region, build on existing agreements to promote integration with U.S. and European markets, and open the door for those countries who adopt high standards of reform and trade liberalization to construct a regional trade arrangement. And just as EU membership served as an incentive for reform in Europe, so should the vision of a modern and prosperous economy create a powerful force for reform in the Middle East and North Africa.
Prosperity also requires tearing down walls that stand in the way of progress -– the corruption of elites who steal from their people; the red tape that stops an idea from becoming a business; the patronage that distributes wealth based on tribe or sect. We will help governments meet international obligations, and invest efforts at anti-corruption -- by working with parliamentarians who are developing reforms, and activists who use technology to increase transparency and hold government accountable. Politics and human rights; economic reform.
Let me conclude by talking about another cornerstone of our approach to the region, and that relates to the pursuit of peace.
For decades, the conflict between Israelis and Arabs has cast a shadow over the region. For Israelis, it has meant living with the fear that their children could be blown up on a bus or by rockets fired at their homes, as well as the pain of knowing that other children in the region are taught to hate them. For Palestinians, it has meant suffering the humiliation of occupation, and never living in a nation of their own. Moreover, this conflict has come with a larger cost to the Middle East, as it impedes partnerships that could bring greater security and prosperity and empowerment to ordinary people.
For over two years, my administration has worked with the parties and the international community to end this conflict, building on decades of work by previous administrations. Yet expectations have gone unmet. Israeli settlement activity continues. Palestinians have walked away from talks. The world looks at a conflict that has grinded on and on and on, and sees nothing but stalemate. Indeed, there are those who argue that with all the change and uncertainty in the region, it is simply not possible to move forward now.
I disagree. At a time when the people of the Middle East and North Africa are casting off the burdens of the past, the drive for a lasting peace that ends the conflict and resolves all claims is more urgent than ever. That's certainly true for the two parties involved.
For the Palestinians, efforts to delegitimize Israel will end in failure. Symbolic actions to isolate Israel at the United Nations in September won't create an independent state. Palestinian leaders will not achieve peace or prosperity if Hamas insists on a path of terror and rejection. And Palestinians will never realize their independence by denying the right of Israel to exist.
As for Israel, our friendship is rooted deeply in a shared history and shared values. Our commitment to Israel's security is unshakeable. And we will stand against attempts to single it out for criticism in international forums. But precisely because of our friendship, it's important that we tell the truth: The status quo is unsustainable, and Israel too must act boldly to advance a lasting peace.
The fact is, a growing number of Palestinians live west of the Jordan River. Technology will make it harder for Israel to defend itself. A region undergoing profound change will lead to populism in which millions of people -– not just one or two leaders -- must believe peace is possible. The international community is tired of an endless process that never produces an outcome. The dream of a Jewish and democratic state cannot be fulfilled with permanent occupation.
Now, ultimately, it is up to the Israelis and Palestinians to take action. No peace can be imposed upon them -- not by the United States; not by anybody else. But endless delay won't make the problem go away. What America and the international community can do is to state frankly what everyone knows -- a lasting peace will involve two states for two peoples: Israel as a Jewish state and the homeland for the Jewish people, and the state of Palestine as the homeland for the Palestinian people, each state enjoying self-determination, mutual recognition, and peace.
So while the core issues of the conflict must be negotiated, the basis of those negotiations is clear: a viable Palestine, a secure Israel. The United States believes that negotiations should result in two states, with permanent Palestinian borders with Israel, Jordan, and Egypt, and permanent Israeli borders with Palestine. We believe the borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps, so that secure and recognized borders are established for both states. The Palestinian people must have the right to govern themselves, and reach their full potential, in a sovereign and contiguous state.
As for security, every state has the right to self-defense, and Israel must be able to defend itself -– by itself -– against any threat. Provisions must also be robust enough to prevent a resurgence of terrorism, to stop the infiltration of weapons, and to provide effective border security. The full and phased withdrawal of Israeli military forces should be coordinated with the assumption of Palestinian security responsibility in a sovereign, non-militarized state. And the duration of this transition period must be agreed, and the effectiveness of security arrangements must be demonstrated.
These principles provide a foundation for negotiations. Palestinians should know the territorial outlines of their state; Israelis should know that their basic security concerns will be met. I'm aware that these steps alone will not resolve the conflict, because two wrenching and emotional issues will remain: the future of Jerusalem, and the fate of Palestinian refugees. But moving forward now on the basis of territory and security provides a foundation to resolve those two issues in a way that is just and fair, and that respects the rights and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians.
Now, let me say this: Recognizing that negotiations need to begin with the issues of territory and security does not mean that it will be easy to come back to the table. In particular, the recent announcement of an agreement between Fatah and Hamas raises profound and legitimate questions for Israel: How can one negotiate with a party that has shown itself unwilling to recognize your right to exist? And in the weeks and months to come, Palestinian leaders will have to provide a credible answer to that question. Meanwhile, the United States, our Quartet partners, and the Arab states will need to continue every effort to get beyond the current impasse.
I recognize how hard this will be. Suspicion and hostility has been passed on for generations, and at times it has hardened. But I'm convinced that the majority of Israelis and Palestinians would rather look to the future than be trapped in the past. We see that spirit in the Israeli father whose son was killed by Hamas, who helped start an organization that brought together Israelis and Palestinians who had lost loved ones. That father said, "I gradually realized that the only hope for progress was to recognize the face of the conflict." We see it in the actions of a Palestinian who lost three daughters to Israeli shells in Gaza. "I have the right to feel angry," he said. "So many people were expecting me to hate. My answer to them is I shall not hate. Let us hope," he said, "for tomorrow."
That is the choice that must be made -– not simply in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but across the entire region -– a choice between hate and hope; between the shackles of the past and the promise of the future. It's a choice that must be made by leaders and by the people, and it's a choice that will define the future of a region that served as the cradle of civilization and a crucible of strife.
For all the challenges that lie ahead, we see many reasons to be hopeful. In Egypt, we see it in the efforts of young people who led protests. In Syria, we see it in the courage of those who brave bullets while chanting, "peaceful, peaceful." In Benghazi, a city threatened with destruction, we see it in the courthouse square where people gather to celebrate the freedoms that they had never known. Across the region, those rights that we take for granted are being claimed with joy by those who are prying lose the grip of an iron fist.
For the American people, the scenes of upheaval in the region may be unsettling, but the forces driving it are not unfamiliar. Our own nation was founded through a rebellion against an empire. Our people fought a painful Civil War that extended freedom and dignity to those who were enslaved. And I would not be standing here today unless past generations turned to the moral force of nonviolence as a way to perfect our union –- organizing, marching, protesting peacefully together to make real those words that declared our nation: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
Those words must guide our response to the change that is transforming the Middle East and North Africa -– words which tell us that repression will fail, and that tyrants will fall, and that every man and woman is endowed with certain inalienable rights.
It will not be easy. There's no straight line to progress, and hardship always accompanies a season of hope. But the United States of America was founded on the belief that people should govern themselves. And now we cannot hesitate to stand squarely on the side of those who are reaching for their rights, knowing that their success will bring about a world that is more peaceful, more stable, and more just.
Thank you very much, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you.
<< Go Back


text:
Departure Point
0003 - le clos du Laas
Text Version
Site Overview
Quick Links
Main Window
Photo Version
Plan Version
0003 - le clos du Laas
Authour's note: The term 'Hughes' has been highlighted.
HISTORICAL SECTION 02 - The Rive Gauche of Philippe-Auguste – the central Latin Quarter, dit "l'Université".
If Paris' first inhabited region was the Île de la Cité, its second was here. After chasing the Celtic Senons from their island habitations, it seems that the Romans quickly outgrew it and established their permanent town to the southern shore of the Seine.
This roman village, called "
" by its founders, grew from its early 1st-century foundations until around the middle of the fourth. There may have already existed a roadway leading across the island to the north and south then, but to this the Romans would add to this in building roadways leading to their other colonial outposts through the lands. The central roadway, leading south from the petite Pont to follow the rue
, was a road connecting to
(also "Genabum" – today Orléans) then Spain; from this main route, running roughly along today's rue
Saint Séverin
to turn south along the rue de
La Harpe
in a path parallel to the first was a secondary road known as the "via inferior" (lower road); lastly, branching off from the same point as the second to the east along today's rue
and rue
was another route that, following a path to the south still traceable through Paris's streets today, led to
The roads described above made the pinnacle of the Roman village's main arteries, but its heart was further south to the tip of the historical quarter we are in now. This historical division was hard to make, as we are covering ground that was inhabited in two stages of Paris' development: Of the Roman first only the roadways remain today, but on this skeleton was built the second: that of the post-Norman invasions. As for the time in-between, it is hard to say that the
Left Bank
was settled; it is known that many of the stones from degraded Roman edifices were used to build much in the post-Roman period, but that is about all. Whether Lutèce was destroyed by the 5th-century Frankish invasions or simply fell to ruins is still a subject of much dispute.
In any case, if there was anything left on the Left bank in those years it is certain that it fell to the Normans. Most every edifice that couldn't be ransomed was destroyed. Building in the time afterward must have been difficult because of all the rubble and foundations that had to be removed before the ground could be built anew – it is most probably for this that Paris' inhabitants preferred, from that time onwards, to fill the Right Bank marshe sand build on virgin land.
With all of the above, the Rive Gauche would be slow to grow. Paris' post-11th century expansion as a capital and Notre-Dame's proximity did a little to help, but it was mostly
's creation of the University of Paris and the wall he built there that sparked a real growth.
In this historical section (02) we will be covering the second patch of land to be settled in the Parisian basin: the land just to the south of its Île de la Cité. Though the Roman town stretched much further south, I have limited this section to the inside of Paris'
ramparts – little remains of anything roman outside of this area, and these limitations will help for later clarity – as it will become clear as we progress through our walks.
Promenade 0003
Le Clos du Laas
The roadways described above were important in marking limits between the many fief and parish landholdings around Paris. This week's walk will cover the easternmost portion of a quite ancient landholding whose demarcation dated at least from the 5th century: "le
Clos du Laas
A "clos" is generally a walled enclosure, and in feudal times many of the properties through these lands were exactly that. "Laas", on the other hand, was a signification a little more particular: Latin "arx" (or French-Latin "ars"), meaning "citadel", when combined with the medieval French "the", which would be "li", would make "li arx" or "li ars".
This territory in particular had been attributed to the Abbey
upon its 6th-century creation. In 1179 its Abbott
decided to split its easternmost region into plots available for construction; between the river and a roadway between Paris' north-south axis, these were arranged around a new "rue de
", or our rue de la
of today. All of the above was added to the parish jurisdiction of the nearby
This quarter was the
Rive Gauche
's most animated in the between the 13th and 16th centuries. After growth to the south had made the heart of the Rive Gauche closer to the Sorbonne, this area entered a period of decline until it had become, in the early 19th century, a dark, sordid and dismal group of decrepit buildings destined for destruction. The overall age of this quarter did much to protect it from being rebuilt anew, although it took many a year to gather those willing to invest in it. Those dark years past, today it has been recuperated since by the tourist industry and, although it is rarely frequented by Parisians, is an animated quarter today.
Point du Depart: the Petit-Pont
From our spot in the centre of the
Petit Pont
we have a good view of the Rive Gauche riverfront. It is the land to the right of our bridge that concerns us today, but have a look to your left and the strange wood-and-plaster building rising rather haphazardly above the peaked roof of the house that fronts it: this building is a good representation of many others we will see today. Almost all Parisian structures between the 11th and 17th century followed this model with almost no change at all: A typical
then was built in stone on its ground floor, or "rez-de-Chausée", and on this would be built a framework of rough timber or "charpente". The outer walls would be formed by filling the framework with rough stone ("moellons") and mortar, and this in turn covered with plaster. This "half timber" look would remain the norm until, after a fire that had destroyed most of Paris in 1666, Louis XIV's decreed that all Paris' buildings be completely covered in plaster to lessen the chances of propagation of fire. Still, in poorer buildings this would only be done on the outer faces, and its wood is often still visible in its courtyard - as soon we will see.
Le Petit Châtelet
Before entering the maze of streets that is this quarter, let's stop for a second to the end of our bridge, on the land that once held one of Paris' earliest landmarks, le
Existing even since Roman times in the place where it stands today, it is thought that the Petit-Pont's mainland extremity, as was its "Grand-Pont" larger counterpart to the northern side of the Île de la Cité, had always been protected by some form of fortification or another. This type of bridge defence was common to Roman architecture, and it is most probable that later constructions serving the same purpose also followed the same model.
One of the earliest documentations about the Petite Châtelet is one that tells the story of one of the many 9th-century Viking attacks on Paris: In February of 886 precisely,
s had carried away the petite Pont to leave the petite Châtelet isolated, and its defenders were killed and the tower destroyed. Built in wood then, it is most probable that the Petite Châtelet was rebuilt in stone with the rest of the town's defences early in the next century.
We do know for certain that, after a
in 1296 carried away most everything from along the riverbanks, the
Petit Châtelet
was rebuilt as a solid stone structure around 1369.
In this newer version, though it blocked what was then Paris' most travelled road, the Petite-Châtelet offered but a passage wide enough for one cart. It was obsolete as a means of defence even at the time of its reconstruction, because of the Philippe-Auguste city walls already in existence then; it served for little more than for a tollgate until, towards the end of the 14th century, its prisons (yet-unused) were annexed to those of the overcrowded Grande Châtelet. The role of a prison seemed to suit the Petit Châtelet quite well: of a dismal appearance, squat, square and unornamented, in addition to its aboveground prisons, its foundations held "oubliette" cells that, in addition to being constantly damp because of their closeness to the water, were almost closed to the circulation of air.
Petite Châtelet
was destroyed in 1782. If anything remains of its foundations, they would lie under today's Place du Petit-Pont – as there were no quays then, with the foundations of all riverfront properties dropping directly into the water here, they would be further back towards the centre of today's place du
La rue de la Chat Qui Pêche, la rue Xavier-Privas, la rue de la Huchette
All of the buildings to the right of our bridge date from the construction of the quai
from 1811. In crossing the street and progressing below them to our right, we come to a sort of mini-square with a lamp as its centrepiece: this is the mouth of one of Paris' narrowest streets, whose name is that of a former shop owner's sign: la rue de la
Chat qui Pêche
(the "Cat-who-fishes"). Further on to the same side is our entry to the heart of the former Clos du Laas, the rue
This street's present name is only recent for, as we will soon see, it was called for the longest time the "rue
". This name in legend has many attributions, but the most plausible seems to be that of a former 13th-century building bearing the sign "maison Sacalie". The part of this street to the north of the rue Huchette changed names many times through the centuries, as, until the construction of the quay, it was practically a dead-end. Xavier-Privas was the pen name of the 19th-20th century poet Antoine-Paul Taravel who spent his last years in this quarter.
Once past the quite unremarkable first part of our alleyway onto the rue de la
, we find one of the strangest buildings we'll see in this walk: quite typical of the haphazard destruction-construction history of this quarter, this one seems to have been wedged into the corner made by two already-existing buildings. Taking the rue de la Huchette to our right, you'll see that the building it is leaning against, number 21 rue de la Huchette dates from the Louis XVI period (1774-1791). Admire the ironwork in its windows; notice that the monogram in the centre of each seems to differ from apartment to apartment.
The rue de la Huchette, like the lower rue Xavier Privas and the rue Saint-Séverin we will see later, is something of a tourist-oriented "restaurant row" today. Perhaps ironically this is not so far from its 17th-century vocation: its name had changed then to "rue des Rôtisseurs" (practically "barbecue street") as it had become populated by meat-roasting merchants. In fact this street already had its "Huchette" appellation on a 1284 plan, this name being that of a "maison de la Huchette" that stood further towards the place du Petit-Pont.
Let's continue our way along the rue de la Huchette to its intersection with the rue de la Harpe.
La rue de la Harpe
The rue de la
was one of the Rive Gauche's major arteries until the construction of the boulevard
in 1855. Beginning at the corner of the rue
, It stretched much further south from its miniscule length of today; in fact, along with the "rue d'Enfer" further south (today the boulevard Denfert-Rocherereau), it was Paris' second-oldest roadway, as in Roman times the whole length was known as the "Via Inferior" (or "the lesser (or "lower") road"). The Petite Pont being the Rive Gauche's only connection to the Île de la Cité until well into the 14th century, the via Inferior turned to roughly follow the rue Saint-Séverin to meet the main roadway, today's rue
, just below it. As for the reason it has its "Harpe" appellation of today, this can be traced back to a 13th century plan showing it named as the "vicus Reginaldi dicti le Harpeur" (or "street of Reginald, also known as 'the harpist'") – probably the name of a storefront sign.
A second bridge crossed the river at today's
Pont Saint-Michel
from 1378, which would by why the more recent portion of the rue de la Harpe above the rue Saint-Séverin is angled towards it. In fact this upper portion was called the "rue de la
Vieille Boucherie
" until its 1851 unification to the little remaining from the original rue de la Harpe after the Boulevard Saint-Michel's construction.
Before 1855 the rue de la Huchette and rue Saint-Séverin emptied into the rue de la Harpe and went no further; In the massive reconstructions of those times, these streets would be continued westwards until the boulevard, and everything along their path destroyed. It is for this that the only buildings of any age are to its eastern side, or to the left of our southward course.
The rue de la Harpe is interesting at its intersection with the rue Saint-Séverin – let's take a walk around the place, and as there are few buildings of interest in this section of the rue de la Harpe, take a jog over for a look at #34 rue Saint-Séverin. This is one of my favourite courtyards on this promenade; with its noble staircase and mask-topped archways… the greenery adds a very nice touch. A very kind lady living there showed me around, and we chatted while I took my pictures – it seems that this building has two levels of basement (a trait quite typical to buildings dating before the 18th century) but the neighbouring restaurant wasn't as near as obliging. There wasn't much to see anyways, she told me, because the restaurant had filled every centimetre it could with all its equipment and stores.
Continuing along the rue de la Harpe, most of these buildings date from this street's widening in the late 18th century – that is until we arrive at the level of numbers 35 and 37. We will have a closer look at the former, as it is the more interesting: Beyond its quite remarkable blue door and facade (classé "Monument Historique") we'll find a charming courtyard, and to its right an ornate stairway dating from around 1730. This property had the particularity of marking a right angle to open into the rue de la Parcheminerie which we will visit very soon: After advancing through a passageway joining this courtyard to another beyond, and entering a door leading to a stairway to the floors above, we can see a strange little doorway, today blocked with plaster, that at one time opened into the property beyond. We will see the other side later on, but it is too bad that we cannot see it through this way… the stairway here is interesting though, with doors added at all angles… let's take a quick look up then exit this property to continue our way along the rue de la Harpe.
We pass the mouth of the rue de la
, but let's continue on a bit before doubling back to it – at #45 we'll find a building from the late 18th century whose "monumental" door has also been listed on the "protected items" list of Monuments Historiques.
La rue de la Parcheminerie, la rue Boutebrie
Making our way back north to turn right into the rue de la Parcheminerie. This street, opened from the 13th century, was at first called "rue des
" as at one time one could hire one of the many scribes that would sell their services here. This name had become "rue des
" by the late 14th century, suggesting the presence of those selling parchment – which wouldn't be surprising when one thinks of the nearby Paris Université. Today's "Parcheminerie" is but a derivation of the latter name.
The rather unremarkable facades to the left of this street are ancient – number 30 dates from the 16th century. Further ahead, just past where the street widens we can see a charming building to our right at number 29: dating from the mid-18th century, its facade and roof are protected under the Monument Historique classification. Coincidentally its ground floor is occupied by a bookstore run by someone I have known since my very first years here in Paris – someone from the same country as I. I'll let the picture tell you the rest.
If you care to look to the opposite side of the street you will see the second facade of the building at 35 rue de la Harpe – it seems to have been rebuilt quite a few times in the centuries since its construction, and looks in need of renovations around its balconies. It still offers an interesting perspective, and you can see the remnants to the right of its facade of what looks to have been a supporting wall for another building that once stood next to it.
Moving forward we see the Saint-Séverin church to our left, but before we head there we'll perhaps take a peek down the rue
to our right – Though unremarkable in its facade, #8 hides a supposedly magnificent staircase dating from the 16th century, also Monument Historique. I have yet to see it, but once I do you'll see it here. Just next-door at #3 is a narrow building dating from the same period – notice its peaked roof. As for the name of this street, it is a derivation of that of a count "Erembourg de Brie" who had a demure here.
Heading back towards the north you'll see a park to our side of the Saint-Séverin church – the square
André Lefèvre
– from where we can get a good look at the rear of what was once its "charniers". This term will have its explication to the other side of the church…
La rue des Prêtres-Saint-Séverin - Église Saint-Séverin
Since the early 6th century stood an oratory dedicated to the
on these grounds, attended by a priest named Séverin (dit-"le solitaire"). This monk would become the teacher of what should have been a rightful heir to the Frankish throne: In 524, one of Clovis four sons ruling the Frankish kingdom killed his just deceased brother's three children to lay claim to his lands. One of these, Chlodovald, managed to escape and sought refuge in a nearby monastery. Renouncing the throne by entering the orders, Chlodovald would become a disciple of Séverin the Solitary. Séverin would be sainted (and this while he was still living) and his student would later become the Saint-Cloud. This at least is what the legend says; you find it here for the French history it contains. The part about the kings is most certainly true.
Of any oratory standing here little remained after the 9th-century Norman raids. The ruins would be rebuilt into a chapel and baptised to Séverin towards the middle of the 10th century. Saint-Séverin became its own parish from 1210, a time around when it was rebuilt into a church.
Now that we're on the rue des
, if you would care to look to the gate just to the right of the church you will see a small square that was once the church cemetery. The archways to see to its rear and right side the remains of the "charniers" whose rear you saw earlier – From as early as the 13th century, when Paris' population began to outgrow its cemeteries, parish churches began the practice of digging up the bones of mostly-decomposed bodies to pile them in aboveground houses, thus freeing the ground for new burials. Saint-Séverin was no exception – in fact the arches we see today are visible only because they have been recently returned to their original form: In the early 18th century they were covered under a rather bleak structure that added an extra floor above them. This restoration took place at the same time as the construction of the adjacscent presbytery sometime in the late 19th century.
Let's continue onward to visit the
church itself. The ornate doorway you see before you wasn't always the church's principle entry, as this was once on the rue Saint-Séverin under its bell tower: The wall where we stand held only an unadorned secondary doorway until the decorative archway you see before you was brought here in 1837. The sculpted arch and columns belonged to a church dating from the same period as Saint-Séverin that stood in today's place du Parvis Notre-Dame, the church of
. Its destruction was one of the first that would ravage the Île de la Cité from the early to late 19th century (see promenades 0001 & 0002).
Moving to the side of the church under its bell-tower and its "old" principal door, you can see a remnant of its former importance in the almost unrecognizable lions you see to the lower each side of it – these once served to support a pedestal that would carry the archpriest's throne whey he gave justice, as from the 11th century the Saint-Séverin church, freed from its dependence on the Abbey Saint-Germain des Pres, became the centre of its own parish.
The original 13th-century church subsists through the ground floor of the bell tower and a few of its central bays. Built in the more sober gothic style typical to those times, much of these renovations disappeared under the next enlargements that took place from the late 15th century; the construction of its right wing and chapels, built in the more flamboyant style, began in a ceremonial first stone lain on the 12th of May 1489.
Though dedicated to the Saint-Séverin, the church seemed to have retained the memory of its origins as a Saint-Martin oratory. Passing pilgrims would nail horseshoes to its door to bring luck and safety – as Saint-Martin was the patron saint of travellers. Saint-Séverin was important as a church to the University quarter – its bell would sound the curfew each night.
If you would like to enter and have a look around you may – I'll leave you as your own guide for the time being. Just note that you shouldn't be alarmed at the state of many of the paintings and murals you see inside – though they look precious and ancient, most of them are mid-19th century reproductions of earlier works.
Once you are done inside we will continue onwards to finish our promenade along the portions of the rues Saint-Séverin, Xavier-Privas and Huchette that we haven't visited yet.
La rue Saint-Séverin
In all honesty I must say that I am disappointed in the face that presents this quarter today. It is extremely difficult to see anything of interest behind the garish colours of "theme" restaurants and tourist trap souvenir shops that line these streets – much of the places indicated in what I have read about this quarter are gone today. Still, with the above writ in mind and a lot of foot and eye work, one can still find a few places indicated, and even make a few discoveries as I think I have.
I suggest that we stay close enough to the Saint-Séverin to finish covering the street bearing its name. First turning to our right to continue under the church's
, perhaps you would like a last look up at the same's tower and facade.
The first thing of interest is a strange building dating from the Louis XVI period, and just beyond a doorway that looks very ancient indeed – it may date from as early as the late 17th century. It is a pity that the studded wooden door that it held is now gone – in its place is a shop selling tourist-targeted items. I found it worth the while to visit after the store opened, as it seems that it was once but an alley between two buildings leading to another behind. What's more, in the hallway of the building just beyond at number 6, I found a very ancient grill blocking what once would have been a window into this alleyway.
Even more interesting was an alley further on, but to find it one must be very very tall or well-informed. Just beyond the restaurant that makes number 10 of our street, have a look up – you'll see, above what looks to be but a normal code-guarded door had you been looking straight in front of you, that it is but blocking a gap between the buildings to each side of it. Take a step to the left of this door and have a look above it to the right – engraved into the stone on each side of the corner is a street name: ours, and to the alley-side, we can see that this was once the "cul de sac
" ("dead-end Sallembriere"). I believe its name comes from that of a former building owner. If you would like to go in you can – the view outward towards the church is interesting.
This visited, let's return to the part of the rue Saint-Séverin that lies to the west of the church. Have a look up at the building at #14 – there you will see a bas-relief of a swan wrapped around a crucifix – this served as a logo for a store formerly occupying the facade below it, a boutique called "la
Cygne de la Croix
" – a stereonym play-on-words that translated would mean "the sign of the cross".
Turning back towards the mouth of the rue Xavier-Privas, we get a good perspective of the building that makes its corner with ours – and if you look up as we approach it you will see engraved upon it this street's old name, the "rue Zacharie".
La rue Xavier-Privas, la rue de la Huchette (suite, fin)
There is little left to note along the length of the rue Xavier-Privas, other than most of the buildings it contains date from the 17th century. Turning to the right onto the rue de la Huchette, have a look up at the street name above – below the modern blue sign there, you can just make out where it was engraved into the stone there.
To the same side of the rue de la Huchette at #15 we see a very narrow building that is worth a look. Number fourteen opposite it still faintly bears, in an oval above its street-level facade, a "Y" logo representing a former needle-maker of renown. Almost invisible today, I raised the contrast of the photo I took of it to give you a better look. This logo, like the building that holds it, dates from the late 18th century, but its company existed already in the 16th century.
It seems that there are renovations going on in the courtyard of #13 so I had a look in – not much to see there, though the stairway was worth remarking. I did take a snap of a wall they were working on to show you what the inner construction of a house of this quarter looks like – many seem to be built in stone, but most are of the wood, stone and plaster style that I described much earlier in our promenade.
Probably the best example of this lies just next door. After a glimpse down the alley from where we entered this quarter, let us make our way down the long stone-lined hallway that makes 13 rue de la Huchette – there I found quite a big surprise.
This building seems to date from at least the late 17th-century in at least its ground floor. There is a well to the right of the courtyard, but it seems to go no further down than the basement. More interesting is the stairway to its far left corner: Only half embedded into the building behind it, its massive balustrades seem very ancient indeed, yet I have found nothing about it in any documents anywhere. It looks as though it was recently restored, so perhaps it was until now ignored…
Climbing the staircase was a bit of fun – what looks to be the kitchen of some apartments have barred windows opening directly into the stairwell. Up at the top we have a good look at the roof, the first we've seen until now… the roofs of any buildings protected as a "monument historique" we've seen until now probably resemble this one as it is in slate and not the usual Parisian post-19th century zinc.
Making our way back down towards the entryway, I look up to see the massive balustrade of yet another stairway – but this I had missed on the way in. I had at first thought that it perhaps belonged to building next door, but in continuing back towards the hallway we see the way up to our left. This stair is strange as well, wrapping around its small square column of air too narrow for even a basketball to pass.
After a look through the barred doorway that blocks the basement stairs, and a hello to a cat that apparantly lives there, we make our way back onto the street again. Just across from us is the last building of note on this promenade: built around 1729, it once housed a merchant selling under the sign of "l'
Hure d'Or
". I read that there should be a medallion logo on its facade, but today it is nowhere to be seen. Looking up though, the gargoyle-esque masks topping the windows are interesting…
We have reached the end of this promenade, but the next is not so far away. We will be visiting the next fief over, the "Clos Mauvoisin" that, taking the overflow from the Notre-Dame University, would form the base for what would become the quite distinct Université de Paris…
Print Shop
Itineraries / Tours


text:
Vous êtes dans un processus d'achat sécurisé
Garantie du produit d'origine
BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY AGREEMENT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. IN CASE OF ANY QUESTIONS OR DOUBTS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL ADDRESS: email@example.com
The BOOUPS online shop is operated by the PLT GROUP Sp. z o. o., ul. Tytusa Chałubińskiego 9 lok 2, 02-004 Warszawa, Polska
§1. General Provisions
§2. Placing Orders and Payments
§3. Cost and Time of Delivery
§4. Warranty Claims and Returns
§5. The Seller's Liability for Non-conformity of the Goods with the Contract. Consumer Complaints.
§6. Privacy Policy and Privacy Law
Pursuant to Art. 13 paragraph 1 and 2 of Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) of April 27, 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data as well as repealing of Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation hereinafter GDPR), we would like to inform you that:
§7. Final Provisions
§8. Out-of-court Methods of Dealing with Complaints and Pursuing Claims
(complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
(*) Delete as appropriate
To speed up the verification of the complaint process, please print out the completed WITHDRAWAL FORM and attach it to the returned package.
We use cookies for analytical purposes and to adjust the website to your preferences. Thanks to them, we can display advertisements that suit your needs and interests. You can accept all cookies by clicking "Accept All". If you want to configure cookies yourself, click "Manage Cookies". More information can be found in the Privacy Policy.


text:
In October, private employers did a lot of hiring, but a government shutdown forced hundreds of thousands of workers to stay home.
Those federal furloughs offset 204,000 jobs created last month — enough to push the unemployment rate one tick higher to 7.3 percent, the Labor Department said on Friday.
Or maybe the end of that sentence should read: the Labor Department guessed on Friday.
Many economists say the jobs report has "noise" in it, with a hodgepodge of data showing more hiring, but also fewer people even trying to find jobs. So what created the noise?
For one thing, the Labor Department's household survey counted furloughed federal workers as unemployed, which boosted the jobless rate by one-tenth of a percentage point.
But outside of government, employers were hiring. Manufacturers alone added 19,000 jobs, and the leisure and hospitality sector hired 53,000 more people.
Here's the strange thing: The percentage of people saying they are in the labor force fell to 62.8 percent, down 0.4 percent to the lowest level since 1978. Usually, as hiring perks up, more people come into the job market, not leave.
So October's report contains some head-scratching results.
If that represented a one-month problem, economists would dismiss it as just an anomaly. But many say they are worried that month after month, the employment reports are becoming more misleading.
These skeptics believe the U.S. economy is becoming too complicated and technologically advanced for the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics to measure using current methods.
This week, Wells Fargo Economics Group released an analysis saying the BLS data are antiquated because they don't accurately measure the digital workforce. "Simply stated, the labor market of the 21st century is quite different than in the past," it said.
Wells Fargo chief economist John Silvia says millions of Americans now prefer to work part time, whether developing apps for smartphones or walking dogs.
"Back in the 1980s, either you had a job or you didn't have a job," he says. "What we have in the 21st century is a lot of part-time workers who want to be part time. The mix is much more complicated."
The government measures the labor market with two tools: 1) payroll data provided by employers, and 2) responses to household surveys about work done in the previous week.
But in today's economy, many workers can be hard to capture with those two measures. Here's an example: A woman works from home as a writer, so she is not on any company's payroll. When a BLS employee calls to gather information for the household survey, he might ask: "Did you work last week?"
And her answer could be no, but only because she had spent the previous week taking care of her elderly mother. And now she is working a 60-hour week to finish up a writing project. In the BLS data, she may look unemployed. In her own eyes, she's making a good living with a flexible schedule.
"If we're going to catch the flavor of today's labor market, you need other elements to be brought in" besides payroll data and household surveys, Silvia says.
For the BLS to really capture what's happening in the labor market, "they would have to ask a lot more questions, and even then, it would still be hard," says Richard Pearson, chief marketing officer for Elance, a Silicon Valley-based company that matches up employers with software engineers, Web designers and other digital freelancers.
Pearson says many people are working hard — designing apps or participating in team projects involving employers in other countries. But he believes their efforts are not being measured by the BLS.
The monthly jobs report "is so valuable, and yet if you look deep down into it, you see the problems," he says. "They are asking things like, 'Do you work on a farm?' "
BLS press officer Gary Steinberg says there is value to the steadiness of the monthly jobs report. The BLS has been collecting payroll data since 1939, and conducting the household survey since 1948.
"Making changes would mean the data won't be comparable" over the many decades tracked by the BLS, he says. "We wouldn't know if things were up and down from another time period."
At Wells Fargo, economists have created their own Labor Market Index, which uses six different measures to try to assess whether life is getting better or worse for workers.
"The unemployment rate can't be the only thing you look at," says Silvia. "It's a different ballgame now."
Copyright 2021 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.


text:
Mazda BT50 2006-2011 Front Shock Absorber - Foam Cell Pro
The largest, strongest and most robust shock absorber ever. Maximum performance without compromise.
There is nothing larger, stronger and more robust than the Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro range of shock absorbers.
The Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro range is designed to meet all the demands and challenges faced both on and off-road, loaded or unloaded while producing a superb ride.
The key to 4x4 shock performance is dissipating heat caused by suspension articulation and making sure the mounting points are big enough to cope with the stresses a 4x4 vehicle endures;on road, towing or off road in corrugations. With more oil and a larger surface area, Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro minimize heat buildup and maintain their ideal performance no matter what you throw at them.
The Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro features include:
65-72mm outer body
45mm diameter piston
20mm chrome hardened piston rod
3mm exterior tube thickness
360 degree welded mounts
Rebuildable design
Threaded height adjustable strut spring seat
Integrated bump stop (on applicable models)
Single piece solid mounting base
Solid one piece eye ring
Twin Tube Construction
Foam Cell Design
Quantity Required: 2
Package Details: Each
3 year / 60,000km


text:
The Light from the TV Shows: TGS: 30 Great Shows (That Don't Actually Exist)
With "30 Rock" departing the airwaves after a not-unrespectable seven seasons – a particularly incredible achievement when you consider what an incredibly off-the-wall, insider-y sort of sitcom it was throughout its run – it seemed only appropriate to offer up some sort of tribute to the show in this week's column. Unfortunately, since everyone else seems to have swiped all of the good angles that are 100% show-specific (indeed, I actually wrote a piece on the 30 best "30 Rock" guest stars for the "Today" blog, The Clicker), I had to think a little bit outside the box, but since a key aspect of the series was its show within a show, "TGS with Tracy Jordan," it seemed like a perfectly reasonable concept to spotlight 30 of TV's great fictional TV series. Lord knows these aren't all of them, of course. Hell, even limiting myself to a one-fake-TV-series-per-real-TV-series rule…with the only exception being "30 Rock," which seemed only fair, given the reason for the list in the first place…there are still thousands of omissions, so feel free to offer up your personal favorites that didn't make the cut, "Family Guy" fans. (There've been so many on that show, I didn't even know where to start.)
1. TGS with Tracy Jordan ("30 Rock")
For those who can remember back to the pilot of "30 Rock," Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) was originally in charge of a not-terribly-great sketch comedy series called "The Girlie Show," but when GE's new Head of East Coast Television and Microwave Oven Programming, Jack Donaghy made an executive decision to add the completely unpredictable Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) to the show, the comedian's ego necessitated a change in the show's title to feature his name more prominently. 136 episodes later, we've scarcely seen a single "TGS" sketch in its entirety, and what bits we have seen have rarely been funny (at least not intentionally), but the shenanigans surrounding the series have been consistently hysterical.
2. The Alan Brady Show ("The Dick Van Dyke Show")
Dick Van Dyke has discussed on many occasions how many TV writers have come up to him over the years and told him that the biggest reasons they decided to break into the business in the first place was because Rob Petrie and his cronies on Alan Brady's variety show made it look like one of the most entertaining occupations in the world. Strangely, he hasn't spoken nearly as much about how many of those writers finished their comments by yelling, "Thanks for nothing, you big liar!" I'm betting it's about 50/50.
By the way, although "The Alan Brady Show" wasn't real, the folks at MeTV talked Carl Reiner into doing a promo for the addition of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" to their line-up where he reprised the character. Funny stuff.
3. Invitation to Love ("Twin Peaks")
If you're not a David Lynch obsessive, you may not remember this soap opera, but those with keen eyes will recall that it turned up at least once in each of the first seven episodes of "Twin Peaks." It's also worth noting that "Invitation to Love" pointedly features identical-twin characters played by the same actress, which – in no way coincidentally – was more or less what Sheryl Lee did as Laura Palmer and Maddy Ferguson.
4. The Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ("Spongebob Squarepants")
The best bit about this cartoon-with-a-cartoon was the fact that the "Spongebob" show runners reunited former "McHale's Navy" co-stars Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway to prove the characters' respective voices. It doesn't get much cooler than that.
5. The Terrence and Phillip Show ("South Park")
Disproving a longstanding theory that Canadians can't be funny while cementing the not-really-in-question suspicion that farts are always funny, it need only be said that Terrence and Phillip are a stone-cold gas. Sadly, this clip is from their movie, "Asses of Fire," rather than their series, but it's basically the same thing. Y'know, except filthier. Much, much filthier.
Posted in: Entertainment, News, Television
Tags: 30 Rock, Androids, Arrested Development, Astro Quest, Bastard Squad, C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation, Chuckles the Clown, Community, Entourage, Episodes, Friends, Futurama, FYI, home improvement, How I Met Your Mother, Inspector Spacetime, Invitation to Love, Jerry, King of the Hill, Los Dias y Las Noches de Monsignor Martinez, Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E., Married...with Children, MILF Island, Million Dollar Heads or Tails, Mock Trial with J. Reinhold, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Murphy Brown, Pigs in Space, Psycho Dad, Pucks!, Questions for Kids, Red Dwarf, Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, Shinrock, So Random!, Sonny with a Chance, South Park, Spongebob Squarepants, Spot the Loony, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, TGS with Tracy Jordan, The Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy, The Alan Brady Show, The Brady Bunch, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Flintstones, The Itchy and Scratchy Show, The Light from the TV Shows, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Muppet Show, The Simpsons, The Terrence and Phillip Show, The Young Ones, Tool Time, Twin Peaks, Viking Quest, Wayne's World, Will Harris