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Discussion in 'General' started by Fishie, May 10, 2002.
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Oktoberfest Munich-The Ultimate Festival
Wow, Oktoberfest Munich is the largest festival in the entire world! This international festival welcomes around 6 million visitors per year to celebrate the appetizing beer brewed only within the Munich city limits.
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No surprise, about 7 million liters (2 million gallons) will be consumed as the beer flows like waterfalls during the event.
Oktoberfest Munich-The Ultimate Festival
Wow, Oktoberfest Munich is the largest festival in the entire world! This international festival welcomes around 6 million visitors per year to celebrate the appetizing beer brewed only within the Munich city limits. No surprise, about 7 million liters (2 million gallons) will be consumed as the beer flows like waterfalls during the event.
Prefer cheese festivals? Maybe the Trujillo National Cheese Festival is your option
The preparations for 'die Wiesn' (Oktoberfest) at Theresienwiese's ground starts as early June. The installation of the massive tents ascends like the anticipation of the grand event of the 2019 event, opening on September 21st and ending on October 6th.
A remarkable place to share memorable moments with locals and foreigners that cohesively get inspired by the traditions and attractions offered by this non-comparable festival. The following is a brief guideline to maximize your experience:
By Marcho Verch
Oktoberfest Tents
If you have the opportunity to visit all 14 mayor tents you will notice each one have its own unique theme and capacity for thousands of guests, yay! Nonetheless, consider to come early since they fill up as soon as 11:00 am and afterwards there is no more access.
Consequently, you might be overwhelmed to see everywhere is crowded, especially in the weekends, but don't panic. It is possible to get a seat without a reservation, the way it works is you have to wait for people to leave then you can take those spots. Some tents are more popular than others, but at the end of the day, the best Oktoberfest tent is where you can get a seat.
Oktoberfest Beer
three fundamental things you should do: ask for a 'mass' the huge mug containing 1 liter of beer, make eye contact during a toast, and scream 'Ein Prosit' (cheers). Also, be ready to get challenged to chug your beer at once, it's a fun way to bond with others around you.
More importantly, don't get caught with an empty mug or you will be condemned to seven years of bad sex according to the local superstition.
In addition, you should know each tent pours beer from one of the six breweries represented at the festival; Augustiner, Hacker Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and Spaten, all of them following the traditional and strict Bavarian Purity Requirements.
Therefore, you can enjoy the different kinds of Bavarian beers like Märzen (lager) copper, dark, pale, amber, or golden, including different roasts, malts and flavors. It's guaranteed everyone will be satisfied with these unique character beers which you would never try at the same time unless you come to Oktoberfest.
Other festivals in September include the Prague Burger Fest
Oktoberfest Amusement Park
have a blast at the funfair where several rollercoasters and about a dozen other rides will filled you with excitement including the two must ride attractions: the Ferris wheel offering one of the most beautiful views of Munich skyline and the Krinoline merry-go-round transporting you back to the 1900s.
Oktoberfest Clothing
there is no dress code but if you feel inspired you can wear the traditional Bavarian Tracht. It is extremely fun to blend with thousands of people wearing this costume making you fall deeply into the mood of the Oktoberfest Munich festival like a true Bavarian. Also, wear closed toed shoes because glass is scattered on the grounds as festival-goers drop mugs often.
Oktoberfest Music
there are several live bands playing and singing Oktoberfest Munich songs all over the grounds usually starting at 11 am usually traditional music and in the afternoon switching to a more modern style, you can dance along on the benches but not on the aisles or on top of the tables.
Other Oktoberfest Activities
Here is a list of some memorable solemn events you can attend:
The Costume and Riflemen's Parade, the Parade of Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries, the opening ceremony with the official tapping of the keg, the Oktoberfest Mass and the "Böllerschießen" (handheld canon salute) in front of the Bavaria statue.
So Why OktoberFest In Munich?
Being part of the biggest festival in the globe is a one of a kind experience you will always remember because where else in the world hugging, dancing, and singing with strangers around you is the norm, of course not to forget, with a delicious beer in hand.

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A one-day special legislative session ended abruptly after the state Senate voted against abolishing a law that has made North Carolina the latest U.S. battleground over lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights.
Contrary to media misperceptions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) affluence, two new reports by the Williams Institute and Center for American Progress show the LGBT community continues to face higher rates of poverty, low wages, and economic insecurity than non-LGBT people.
When the Rev. Robin LaBolt saw the news on Sunday morning, she knew the challenge waiting for her at Sycamore United Church of Christ. "We're a small town," she said. "It's not exactly an LGBT-friendly area. Not that anyone says bad things about them. They'd just rather not talk about it."
A domestic energy and water spending bill was defeated last week over an amendment that would prevent the U.S. government from hiring contractors that discriminate based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
House Democrats shouted "Shame! Shame! Shame!" after their Republican colleagues voted last-minute to defeat an anti-discrimination amendment.
Annise Parker, the first openly lesbian mayor of a major U.S. city and a moderate, admittedly wonkish, politician, has made Tuesday's citywide vote on the nondiscrimination ordinance a deeply personal battle.
Sometimes history speeds up. Rarely in our nation's 239 years of life has a single week brought such a surge of social change and such a sweeping set of challenges to past assumptions.
In a historic decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs, LGBT activists, and marriage equality throughout the nation Friday morning.
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling this month that could legalize same-sex marriage would provoke a sharp response from many conservative lawmakers, who predict sustained legal and political combat in 2016 and for decades to come.
The scene in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday was a melange of carnival, protest, and political rally, as the justices inside heard arguments on whether there's a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday morning in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which links together four cases challenging same-sex marriage bans in states that do not recognize the right of gay couples to marry.
Should the court back same-sex marriage it would cap a transformation in the rights of gays over the past dozen years, bringing weddings to the last 14 states where they are banned.
Jon Stewart suggested the creation of a new word, to be named in honor of Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R).
Ellen DeGeneres responded to an attack by a religious right columnist — noting he's the one watching lots of gay TV.
Federal judge: County clerks in Florida are all required to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times Three federal appeals court judges who have ruled in favor of gay rights in the past are to hear arguments Monday on whether to uphold same-sex marriage bans in Western states. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judges, randomly selected to consider the appeals, are Stephen Reinhardt, appointed […]
United States v. Windsor was a landmark decision. The U.S. Supreme Court's momentous ruling, which found the Defense of Marriage Act to be unconstitutional under the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment, opened the door for states across the country to set out on their own in advancing marriage equality for all Americans. "The federal statute is invalid, for […]
By Lesley Clark, McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — After years of prodding from gay rights activists, President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, the White House said Monday. The administration says the move builds upon existing protections, which generally […]
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Party chairman Reince Priebus delayed the Republican National Committee meeting so committee members could participate in the March for Life — in case there was anyone in America who doesn't know that the GOP is anti-abortion rights. But when the meetings get going after the march on Wednesday afternoon, the chairman will have to deal […]


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SAN DIEGO — Less than a month into the 1987-88 basketball season, every team has qualified for the playoffs San Diego Section playoffs.
Because California state championships in basketball will now be decided in five enrollment divisions instead of three, San Diego will follow suit.
And to have more champions, more playoff teams are needed. So, no matter where a San Diego team finishes, it will participate in postseason play.
The new categories:
--Division I: Schools with an enrollment of 2,000 or more students.
--Division II: 1,500-2,000 students.
--Division III: 1,000-1,500 students.
--Division IV: 400-1,000 students.
--Division V: 400 or less students.
"In the past, there were schools competing for state championships that had a tremendous disparity in the size of school enrollment," said Kendall Webb, San Diego Section commissioner. "The state did a survey of the size of schools state-wide and that breakdown provided an even amount of schools in each division."


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When I see that a movie like the Zookeeper has been effected by the Cinavia DRM protection I think to myself, "that movie looks horrible and probably deserves to have some kind of protection".
Maybe because I'm not a family man and have kids. You could probably blame me for that. Even Bad teacher was hit by Cinavia and frankly, that movie wasn't too good either. I think last year was way worse with the Social network being prevented to be played on a DRM protected player. Especially since the DVD Screener for that movie leaked way ahead of its retail release.
Forget Zookeper, bring on Contagion!
But now it's been reported that Contagion, the Hollywood All-star movie has been hit by the Cinavia bug. It looks like a really good movie and I'm super excited to see it. Unfortunatly it hasn't been in the Cinemas where I live so I have to patiently wait for a BluRay copy. And maybe this movie deserves to not be downloaded or have the Cinavia protection bypassed? Discuss in our form or our comment section below. Click to view the trailer.
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Beaches Fine Arts Series is thrilled to present Scharoun Ensemble Berlin in … [Read More...]
Don't miss great concert tomorrow (3/16)!
What a great week of residencies with the UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 and the UNF Orchestra with Richard Stoltzman and Allen Vizzutti! This is a concert not to be missed, a tribute to Woody Herman along with wonderful selections from Porgy and Bess (Gershwin) and West Side Story (Bernstein). The UNF musicians are simply outstanding, and our guest artists are amazing! DON'T MISS this concert at 7:30 pm at Lazzara Performance Hall, UNF Fine Arts Center, celebrating BFAS' 45th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of UNF's Great American Jazz Series! It is sure to be unforgettable. As always, FREE and FABULOUS!


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Squarespace has almost all the features you need to build a professional charity website that can bring supporters and donors to you. This post describes what is and isn't available in Squarespace for a charity site.
My best 7 SEO tips to tell you how to boost your small business blog up the search engine rankings in 2018. Find out what you're doing wrong!
Quality, detailed blog content is fast becoming Google's most important SEO ranking factor. Learn why blogging for SEO is the best way to boost your site up the rankings
Your business website should be clear at a glance what you do and how you benefit your customers. It should show some examples of your work, say what previous customers think about you, and provide a way to contact you.
Every new Squarespace user struggles with template choice. The good news is there is an easy way to choose your template. Read on to find out how.
It is possible to use Hoefler & Co fonts on your Squarespace website via the Cloud.Typography system. But if you're not a CSS expert you might find it's not completely obvious what to do. Here are step-by-step instructions for using Cloud.Typography with Squarespace.
The last thing you want is for your stunning new Squarespace website to look like anyone else's site. Here are some Squarespace design tips to help you build a truly individual web presence for your business.
Boost your Squarespace website and blogs up Google's search rankings right now with this step-by-step guide to fast and easy Squarespace SEO
Mistakes, jargon and poor design erode trust, increase bounces, reduce overall time people spend on your site. They could turn people off your business altogether. Here are some ways to build a trustworthy website.
Why spend time and money learning how to use Wordpress when Squarespace can give you a beautiful brochure or basic e-commerce website in less time for the same price?
Being open about being a sole trader opens up plenty of opportunities to make an authentic connection with your audience through your website and online marketing. If you try and pretend you're a team of people, you'll get found out, and lose trust. So play to your strengths and be yourself.
If your website looks old-fashioned, is wordy or confusing, doesn't work on mobile or no longer reflects your business model, you risk putting people off. Here's 6 reasons why it could be time for an overhaul.
Instead of trying to showcase your business on every social media platform, choose the two or three most suited to your brand and your target audience, and pour your heart and soul into them. Here's a definition of the main platforms, along with clues to who uses them, to help you choose the right ones for you.
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It is a mammoth task to restructure and rebuild a company website, but the process is clear enough if you build around your audience, their pain points and your solutions. Here are 8 things you have to know when you redesign your website.
A badly designed homepage can switch potential customers off completely, sending them bouncing straight back to the search engine. Here are 6 ways to make your homepage work hard for your small business.
As a small business you can boost your website's search engine ranking by being clear and consistent in how you describe what you do and by publishing regular, relevant content.
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What your photos reveal about you
What your photos reveal about you
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There has been a lot in the media recently, and indeed on this blog, about the data mining possibilities when it comes to recruitment, with many employers harvesting our social profiles for clues and insights regarding our suitability for a position.
What is perhaps less well known however is how brands can find insights from even the most unlikely sources. A Carnegie Mellon study published recently shows for instance the insights brands can glean from the photos we post online.
The researchers analysed five million images posted onto social networks to try and see if any brand association can be found from those images. 48 brands were selected across sports, luxury, beer and fast food industries, with the images themselves harvested from Pinterest and Flickr.
The analysis process produced clusters of certain types of photos that are common amongst particular brands. For instance it would be easy to associate watch pictures with Rolex, and the researchers found that the Rolex cluster of images often included horse-riding or motor racing events, both of which the company sponsor.
Such clusters typically emerge in photos that form part of a large collection, such as at a wedding, which offer brands an invaluable opportunity to see the context in which their products are used.
It offers brands an interesting insight into how customers are using their products. It's the kind of insight that would only typically have emerged via things such as a survey or focus group.
"Now, the question is whether we can leverage the billions of online photos that people have uploaded," says researcher Gunhee Kim.
"Our work is the first attempt to perform such photo-based association analysis," Kim continues. "We cannot completely replace text-based analysis, but already we have shown this method can provide information that complements existing brand associations."
Now it should be said, that for this study, brands were only identified if users had actually tagged the brand in the photo, which in itself must narrow down the sample size a fair amount. Nevertheless, the researchers did manage to develop both a method for analysing and clustering photos together, whilst also building an algorithm that would isolate the part of the image associated with the brand.
The researchers accept that this is but the first step on the road to accurately mining social data for branding purposes, but it seems likely that both brands, and of course the social networks themselves, will be very keen to further develop this process of drawing out greater information from the photos we post online.
Kim will present the research December 7 at the IEEE Workshop on Large Scale Visual Commerce in Sydney, Australia, and at WSDM 2014, an international conference on search and data mining on the web, February 24-28 in New York City. The National Science Foundation and Google supported the work.Original post
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Designed for use in professional devices, Energizer Industrial 9V Batteries are top of the line in terms of production and reliability. These alkaline cells feature a potent Zinc Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) chemistry that gives them the power needed for high drain devices like hand-held radios and the longevity needed for smoke alarms and digital clocks. Their ability to operate in severe hot and cold temperatures makes them perfect for use in any work environment. The EN22s come with a shelf life of 5 years, allowing you to keep them around the office for when you need them most.
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Oh Noes!
... the season for spending is coming!! O_O And in that spirit of spending, I just ordered the Ltd Ed Aus version of the Enterprise Star Trek (2009) DVD from EzyDVD that came with the USS Enterprise replica model. WOOHOO! Can't wait for it to arrive!
As the Aus release was much earlier than the N American release, several screencaps of the DVD extras and features have already surfaced on the internet. And some were really funny! The Star Trek (2009) gag real that was leaked a few weeks ago is particularly stomach-burstingly hilarious. Spock with an Irish accent - FTW! (laughs in memory of those last couple of minutes)
Here's what you "might not have seen" from the gag reel ;) CLICK HERE!
Zach sure made good use of those lean biceps of his while filming Star Trek (2009). There was a segment in the gag reel where he took a really good but unfortunate shot at Captain Fine... and although I haven't actually seen the bonus features yet - he seemed to have been laughing quite a lot with *palm(s) to face*. I think it must be really hard to keep a straight face when you're standing in front of Simon Pegg! hehehe
As Oct 31st marks the trek towards the season of spending, I noticed that my overseas friends have been scarily partying away this weekend! It was spooky Halloween, of course. Halloween is not a big thing here at all. However on Hallow's Eve, my evil twin, mriel and I decided to visit the sacred grave of a 14th century a parameswara and some olden colonial tombstones and structures at historic Fort Canning Hill. (Pics are on my Facebook, for those interested.)
For this year's Halloween, Zach was scary as a skeleton, lean biceps and all. (Wait... that doesn't make Halloween sense .. lol.. skeletons technically do not have biceps :p ) I thought this costume was way much easier to stomach than the rather disturbing Bert from Sesame Street of 2008. For pics of Skelty-Zach, check out Tyler Shields' website!
And guess what? It's time for Retro Sylar this Monday!! I wonder what kind of nastiness alternative-reality-Retro Sylar will be up to for his week's "Heroes" episode. I can't wait since he looks very delicious in that blue cap of his. Again, the fabulous Herosite.net has the promo pics! Have to say -- the one brilliant thing in "Heroes" is them casting someone this sexy to play someone so evil. ARGH. The agony!
Talking about delicious nom-bits, a bevy of us are now proud owners of the brand new online blog "The Man-wich Cafe". We aim to serve regular real and hot man-wiches. Feel free to follow and comment! Or pass the link around! Email us if you have any suggestions for new dishes. ;)
~syzzlyn, who is hungrily spending
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Yes, ZQ sure did make splendid use of his delicious biceps in ST. Well, he used every body part quite splendidly - as he always does. I'm so anxious for Star Trek to come out on DVD! Cannot waiiiiiit!ReplyDelete
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I'm going to buy it on the 17th, my birthday, with all those cute pins!!!
Have to see that "brow brothers" featurette.
damn.. why do you have to make me go dead with that furry arm pic? And that smile to go with it too. You're evil :pReplyDelete
Re: brow bros.. I know. I love me some Joe!
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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is within walking distance (approx 5 blocks) from Alaskan Way. A waterfront street with several seafood restaurants and souvenir shops. When we landed in the Seattle Airport, our shuttle driver spoke to us about the local attractions and also recommended a couple of restaurant. One interesting choice was one called "The […]
on June 7th, 2011
A very nice very casual place. Standing back of the parking lot next to a convenient store, there stands the Wharf Express. With a wooden deck for outside tables and umbrellas and a welcoming sign with the daily specials. Inside you'll find an eating bar with stools and a small dinning area with benches and […]


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You guys! LIZ AND IRIS 2016!! Cecily and A.Ron really had a lot of fun with the latest episode of American Horror Story: Hotel, "She Gets Revenge". We ponder the afterlife of glampires, our irrational love of "HOTLINEBLING", the perils of bringing a sword to a gun fight, heartwarming reunions that will probably sour after the break, and tons of email including more background info from our undercover Hollywood informant "Deep Throat" before we wish ya'll a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2016!
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Poor women and economy
Linked with our presenttation of Reema Nanavaty – India.
Some other of her Economic Texts:
- Political Economy Of Permaculture, by Reema Nanavaty (India);
- From Local to Global and Informal to Formal: Entering Mainstream Markets;
- Gender and Economic Benefits from Domestic Water Supply in Semi-Arid Areas;
- Women, water and transport: making planners listen to women�s needs;
- Linking informal sector women with the mainstream markets � a case of SEWA�s experience
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- IFAD press release;
- Women's Union in India Battles State Charges;
- The World in an ICT Pouch.
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Everyone Gets2Sell
When certain people hear the word salesperson, or seller, or account representative, they get kind of a yucky feeling or feel their stomach turn. Perhaps it's because I spent most of my adult life observing, training, and coaching sellers, I have a general warmth or kindness for those in that profession.
I have news for you, too.
You are most likely in that profession, or are in charge of people who are in it, or maybe represent a company that ultimately needs to sell. It's simply a part of commerce. A big part.
A Little Help4You
If you're going to be a part of the process or help others who are, you will need to know these three things at a minimum.
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Just like you review who, what, when, where, and why/how when producing an announcement or invitation, a smart businessperson will look for these three elements. If you can't find a pain, the prospective client doesn't have an ability to buy what they need to fix it, or if you're unable to connect with the decision maker, you have a flimsy prospect. No matter how good they may appear in one or two of the areas – without all three you (or your people, or your organization) are simply chasing your tail.


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Best Footy Clip of All Time
For those of you can't see it, go here and enjoy.
crazy video. i don't know the roolz but, i'm surprised they allow players to jump on the back of opposing players to catch the ball. some of those kicks were insane.
the prodigy is the dope shizz too!
You know, this does nothing to allay my fears that Autralia is made up of nothing but criminal progeny and drunkards.
My those boys wear tight shorts...
Otis: you mean meeting me didn't allay your fears? Wait, don't answer that.
Change: yes, yes we do.
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I was wondering what is the deal with a bunch of kickers running around on the field...seems pretty wuzzy to me, mate.
My favorite team is Hawthorn. My cousin played for the Swans for a few years. I really wish I had grown up with that game as a kid.
Nice vid. I've only been to one game live and I loved it.


text: Lyndsay Handler is the CEO of Fenix International, a next-generation energy company based in Uganda with offices in San Francisco, Lusaka and Abidjan. Fenix's flagship product, ReadyPay Power, is an expandable, pay-to-own home energy system financed over mobile money. With the goal of building long-term relationships with its customers, Fenix uses the ReadyPay Power platform and its unique credit score to power and finance other life-changing products and services, such as power upgrades, TVs, clean cooking solutions, internet-enabled devices, education loans and much more. In 2017, Fenix is expanding into new markets in Eastern, Southern, and Western Africa to bring a wider world of energy and financing to tens of millions of people. Before joining Fenix, Lyndsay spent ten years growing social enterprises on the ground in Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda in the fields of renewable energy, microfinance and education. Lyndsay studied International Relations at Stanford University and received a Stanford Haas Fellowship for her work in Tanzania. She is also the recipient of the MTN Women in Business Award for Excellence in Financial Services and the MTN Outstanding Woman in Business. For fun, Lyndsay enjoys kayaking, ultimate frisbee and spending time with her husband and children at Saranac, the solar-powered house they built on the Nile.


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". . . these are the times of dreamy quietude, when beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean's skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember, that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang." Herman Melville
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Misty Quietude
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It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
Aristotle Onassis
History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul.
Lord Acton
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
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Leaf in B&W
Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.
Albert Schweitzer
Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment of time is related to the whole, and partakes of the perfection of the whole.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Even though photographers are only shooting the outside, beauty is more about who you are as a person – the life you lead – not your facade.
-Nigel Barker
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Fence Towards Sea
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Misty Morn Strategy
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Venice Canal B&W
This is a photograph of one of the canals in Venice…Venice, California.
Leafy-with-love banks and the green waters of the canal
Pouring redemption for me, that I do
The will of God, wallow in the habitual, the banal,
Grow with nature again as before I grew.
The bright stick trapped, the breeze adding a third
Party to the couple kissing on an old seat,
And a bird gathering materials for the nest for the Word
Eloquently new and abandoned to its delirious beat.
O unworn world enrapture me, encapture me in a web
Of fabulous grass and eternal voices by a beech,
Feed the gaping need of my senses, give me ad lib
To pray unselfconsciously with overflowing speech
For this soul needs to be honoured with a new dress woven
From green and blue things and arguments that cannot be proven
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Boss looking for further improvement after Pools win
mansfieldtown.net, 11th February 2017,by Tathagata Mukherjee
Stags' boss Steve Evans says there is more to come from his group of players after seeing them record their biggest win of the season so far against Hartlepool United this afternoon.
Midfielder Ben Whiteman shone in a comprehensive 4-0 victory with a fine double, while new signing Alex MacDonald and striker Danny Rose scored the other two on a cold and wet day at One Call Stadium.
The victory over the Pools extended Stags' unbeaten run to eight games as they picked up their sixth clean sheet in the process.
And the manager said that although he wasn't entirely happy with the performance, the players' attitude pleased him as they near the business end of the season.
"It wasn't comfortable in the second-half. We didn't start the second-half particularly well," the Stags' chief said.
"It was a mixed performance today, but we scored four goals; and if we don't concede a goal, then I am a manager, who - based on the result - will go away happy.
Read more at http://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/article/2016-17/boss-still-looking-for-further-improvement-after-pools-win-3569609.aspx#ezmioq2fi0bX51Gv.99
"There is so much more to come from this club - we don't get too high. We go back on the training ground, train and get ready for Tuesday and that is a different proposition all together.
"We have got a great group of players - they want to learn and improve, and we want them to do that because we need that to happen if we are going to get involved towards the end of the season."
The ex-Leeds United manager added that substitute Alex MacDonald's goal proved to be the turning point in the second-half, whilst also showering praise on the goal-scoring exploits of midfielder Whiteman.
"Thankfully, Alex [MacDonald] came on and gave us a great goal, and fantastic play. He is a wonderful talent and he's come onto the pitch and gets us a goal probably at a stage of the match when we are not happy.
"I have watched him for a little while and Sheffield United - they did make it happen for us, and Ben [Whiteman] wanted to come and he wanted to play.
"He is a smashing lad and it helps when he gets that ratio of goals he is getting from midfield.
"All the lads in the dressing room, they are all personable young men. They want to improve, they want to get better and Whiteman is one of them."
Furthermore, although the Stags have now moved into the top-seven with today's victory, the 54-year-old refuses to look too far ahead into the play-off prospects and will continue to focus on each game as it comes.
"What I do know is that for us, when we are in seventh, we are aiming to be in sixth, and I said to the group that we can only have the objective to look at one place in front of us.
"We are concentrating and trying to get a good performance on Tuesday [against Accrington Stanley]. I know it will be about what we do, about what individuals do and what collectively we do.
"We have a fresh lot from today - we left CJ [Hamilton] out today, he might come back in and we might want to ring in one or two more changes because we believe in and trust all of our players."
Finally, the boss again highlighted the contribution of the Stags' faithful in creating a fantastic atmosphere to drive the Stags forward.
"It [the fans' enthusiasm] is very noticeable. The players were just chatting in the dressing room, about the atmosphere, and all true to them, they kept us going at the start of the second-half.
"Obviously we got a couple of goals in the first-half, and we looked to take it on. But I think when we got the third goal, the atmosphere was terrific.
"I want to give them (the fans) these terrific afternoons, terrific evenings. And we can only do that if we continue to stay focused, work hard and try to improve, and that is what we are going to do between now and Tuesday."
Supporters can view Steve Evans' post-match interview, in full, on Stags PlayerHD.
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Evans jokes: "if any player gets carried away, I'll jump on them. And you don't want me jumping on you cos that won't be pleasant! #stags
Stags not getting carried away says Evans as they burst into top seven with biggest win
chad.co.uk, by JOHN LOMAS, Saturday 11 February 2017
Mansfield Town boss Steve Evans said no one was getting carried away with the eight game unbeaten run that has finally taken the club into the play-offs spots.
The Stags put Hartlepool United to the sword with a 4-0 home win today to move into seventh and now sit just six points off the top three automatic promotion places.
However, at 2-0 up, Mansfield did labour for a while after the break until two more goals killed off the visitors and Evans said: "It wasn't comfortable for a period of the second half.
"I don't think we started the second half particularly well, but we've got a great group of player who want to learn and improve and we want them to do that if we are going to get involved towards the end of the season.
Read more at: http://www.chad.co.uk/sport/football/mansfield-town/stags-not-getting-carried-away-says-evans-as-they-burst-into-top-seven-with-biggest-win-1-8385259
"When your team scores four and you don't concede a goal you have a lot to be happy about. Individually, though, perhaps they need to ask themselves could they have done more today and the answer in some cases would be yes.
"I've said since I walked in, every player we've added, we've added with due care and made sure we're signing players that have a fantastic attitude on good days and bad days.
"It was a mixed performance today but you score four goals and don't concede, and I am a manager whose job is based on results, so you go away happy. But there is so much more to come from this group."
Stags are back at home to Accrington Stanley on Tuesday and Evans said: "We won't get too high. We'll get back out on the training ground and prepare for Tuesday, which is a different proposition altogether.
"No one is getting carried away. If they do I will jump on them - and you don't want me jumping on you as it won't be very pleasant.
"There is no complacency. It's just an expectation you've got a little bit more time than you have and instead of a player receiving a ball in two or three yards of space, suddenly there's an opposition player on him as we've not given it him sharp enough.
"Thankfully Alex MacDonald came on and got us a goal with fantastic play. He is a wonderful talent and gets us a goal at a stage in the match when we're probably not that happy. That settled everybody down and we could have scored as many as we wanted then."
Ben Whiteman made it five goals for the Stags with a brace that took him to four in the last three games and Evans beamed: "I said when I signed him he was probably the one player Stags fans hadn't heard of in all honesty, but I'd watched him for a little while.
"I am grateful to Chris Wilder and all the people up at Sheffield United. They really did make it happen for us. Ben wanted to come and he wanted to play. "I look beyond football sometimes and he is a personable young man. He wants to improve and get better, as they all do, and he's on the training ground asking us to do extra bits with him. He is a smashing lad and it helps when he gets the ratio of goals he is getting from midfield."
Whiteman was one of four nominations for the League Two January Player of the Month award and Evans said: "I think he should have got January's award though another gifted young man, Ollie Watkins, won that."
Evans was happy to get into the top seven at last but believes automatic promotion is already beyond them.
"It's a good position to be in and they will enjoy that result with their families and loved ones tonight - and so they should. But then we'll be back in to work hard and get ready for Tuesday," he said as preparations began for Tuesday's visit of Accrington Stanley.
"It's crazy thinking we can go into the top three. I have already said they have gone for us.
"But what I do know is that if we are seventh we can aim to be sixth. We can only objectively look at one place in front of us and sometimes when the points are tight, one or two places behind you. "But it will now be about what we do as individuals and collectively. We will freshen it up a bit. We left CJ Hamilton out today, but he might come back in and there might be one or two more changes as we believe in and trust all our players."
Once again the home fans, who thanks to the two for one ticket deal, numbered almost 4,000, made a lot of noise.
"It is very noticeable. The players are chatting about it in the dressing room," said Evans.
"It was all though the game and they kept us going in a period at the start of the second half.
"We got a couple of goals in the first half - which is unusual for us - and looked to take it on.
"When we got that third goal the atmosphere was terrific. I want to give the people of Mansfield some terrific afternoon and terrific evenings. And we can only do that if we stay focused, work hard and improve."
On a wintry day, he added: "Thanks to all the ground staff and all the supporters and everyone who turned up to clear the snow off there this morning. We are very grateful."
Modest midfielder staying level-headed after plaudits
mansfieldtown.net, 11th February 2017
In-form midfielder Ben Whiteman is determined to maintain his impressive run of form after an incredible start to life at One Call Stadium.
The Stags' faithful are heaping praise upon the 20-year-old since his loan signing from Sheffield United at the turn of the year and his performances in January earned him a nomination for League Two Player of the Month.
And after netting a brace in this afternoon's comprehensive 4-0 win at home to Hartlepool United, Whiteman emphasised that nothing had yet been accomplished, despite his magnificent start at One Call Stadium.
"You can't get too carried away with yourself, I've only been playing for a month," said Whiteman, who now has five goals for the Stags in seven appearances.
"There's a lot of the season to go yet but I'm doing alright. My main focus is on helping Mansfield Town and helping the boys get results. I scored two but more importantly we got the three points so I'm delighted."
Read more at http://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/article/2016-17/modest-midfielder-staying-level-headed-after-plaudits-3569638.aspx#UgHPDRCGw3DLytLU.99
However, even though Stags defeated the Pools in fully-deserved fashion, Whiteman still saw room for improvement: "We were a little sloppy in the second half and the gaffer has reminded us of that. We won 4-0 [though] so we can't really complain. You have to do the ugly side of the game, get back in and help your team-mates out. That's what football is about."
A crowd 4,309 witnessed the spectacle, with Stags' supporters in fine voice throughout the victory.
"They were really loud," said Whiteman. "The fans who made it to Barnet last week for different class as well. They were different class today so we can't really ask for more. It gives you a bit of a boost when things get flat and aren't going your way."
Whiteman said post-match that the team's spirit is a big factor in the Stags' excellent current form which has seen us extend our unbeaten run to eight matches in Sky Bet League Two with six clean sheets in that period.
"We're a close-knit group. I think that's showing on the pitch. We've only conceded one goal in the whole of January and I think it's showing. The back four and Keano [goalkeeper, Jake Kean] have been different class."
Reserving special praise for boss Steve Evans, he said: "I can't thank the gaffer enough for bringing me here, and I'm getting regular game time so that's the most important thing."
To watch the full interview with Ben Whiteman, login to Stags PlayerHD
Midfield goals ace Whiteman targets top three finish
chad.co.uk, by JOHN LOMAS, Saturday 11 February 2017
Midfield goals sensation Ben Whiteman is convinced Mansfield Town can still gain automatic promotion to League One this season.
Yesterday's thumping 4-0 home win over Hartlepool United moved the Stags into the top seven for the first time, just six points now off that top three automatic places.
Sheffield United loanee Whiteman bagged a brace to make it four goals in three games and five in seven overall and said: "Hopefully we want to get up in the top three, we don't want to have to go up through the play-offs.
"If it is the play-offs then that's what it is. But we want to go up in the top three."
Read more at: http://www.chad.co.uk/sport/football/mansfield-town/midfield-goals-ace-whiteman-targets-top-three-finish-1-8385348
Stags still have to play all the sides above them and Whiteman said: "It's probably a good thing. We have got to show ourselves against the top teams and hopefully we can turn them over."
Whiteman almost completed a hat-trick but was thwarted by keeper Adam Bartlett. "I thought it was in to be fair - the keeper's pulled off a good save," he said.
"I am delighted to score two, but most importantly we got the three points.
"I can't thank the gaffer enough for bringing me here and getting regular game time - that's the most important thing.
"You can't get too carried away with yourself, I've only been playing for a month. There's still half a season to go yet I'm doing all right at the moment.
"We are a close-knit group and the lads are showing on the pitch why we've only conceded one goal this year.
"The back four and Jake Kean have been different class."
He added: "I think we were sloppy second half and the gaffer reminded us of that at full-time. But we've won 4-0 so we can't really complain.
"The fans were different class again, really loud, and we can't ask for more."
Players' Attitude Has To Change
Manager Dave Jones brings us his thoughts after seeing Pools lose 4-0 at Mansfield Town.
Jones spoke to Pools PlayerHD after the game and admitted he has work to do to change the mentality of the players.
"I just see two teams; I see one at home and one away and, from all the videos I have watched, it's the Club's trait. It's what they do and we've got to change that.
"For twenty minutes, we should have been a goal up and then we can't be disappointed when a goal goes against us but they're our own downfalls, they switch off and then you can see the disappointment in them.
"We have to change that attitude.
"I felt disappointed for the fans, you start so well and think you're at it and then come in at half time 2-0 down. That first goal just seems to deflate everybody.
Read more at http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/dave-jones-post-mansfield-town-3569558.aspx#qQv9xhIIV2TPTJOR.99
"I feel sorry for some of the younger kids, when they're struggling they need the experienced players to stay compact and help them.
"Technically they're all very good but you have to add all the other ingredients in as well."
The Pools boss had a special mention for young full back Kenton Richardson who replaced Liam Donnelly at half time to make his Club and Football League debut,
"Kenton coming on, he's only 17 years of age, it's great for him and I don't think he let anyone down whatsoever."
Hartlepool boss unhappy with away attitude after Stags defeat
chad.co.uk, by JOHN LOMAS
Hartlepool United boss Dave Jones said his struggling side need to change their attitude away from home after watching them crumble to a 4-0 defeat at Mansfield Town yesterday.
After missing a good early chance, they were rocked by two home goals in seven minutes and finished off by two more inside five second half minutes.
"I have seen two (Hartlepool) teams, one away and one at home," he said.
Read more at: http://www.chad.co.uk/sport/football/mansfield-town/hartlepool-boss-unhappy-with-away-attitude-after-stags-defeat-1-8385346
"It seems to be the club's trait and I have got to change that, but it's going to be hard work.
"After 20 minutes we should have been a goal up, maybe two up, but we can't be disappointed when their goals go in because they are our own downfalls.
"As soon as we switch off we concede and you can see the disappointment in the players. They have got to change that attitude.
"Good sides dig in, stay compact and build up a way back. We did all right up until they scored.
"We just switch in off in certain areas and you can't do that. You can't play well one week and not the next."
He added: "I feel sorry for some of them. Some of them are young kids and when they are struggling they need the experienced players to stay compact and help them. You can't just isolate them.
"Technically we are all very good but you have to add in all the other ingredients. They have got to transfer their home form into their away form.
"For 20 minutes I felt comfortable, and Podge (Padraig Amond) was unlucky (not to score).
"Their first goal was from our own mistakes. We need the experienced players to calm the younger ones down. I felt disappointed for the fans. We started so well."
Hartlepool United midfielder Nicky Featherstone apologises for Mansfield
sunderlandecho.com, by ROY KELLY
Nicky Featherstone today apologised to Hartlepool United fans for Saturday's 4-0 drubbing at Mansfield - and he says that the players are desperate to make amends.
The midfielder admitted that the team's away form is "not good enough" following their eighth defeat on the road.
Pools slipped to 19th in League Two, just five points above the drop zone.
No team in the division have conceded more away from home than Pools and with a trip to another promotion contender to follow tomorrow night at Luton Town, things are looking bleak.
"We want to apologise to the fans," Featherstone said.
Read more at: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/hartlepool-united/hartlepool-united-midfielder-nicky-featherstone-apologises-for-mansfield-and-looks-to-make-amends-at-luton-1-8386220
"They travel a long way and spent a lot of money to support us.
"At the minute, away from home, it's not good enough. We'd like to put things right for them."
On the Luton trip, Featherstone added: "It's a chance to put things right.
"We're working hard on the training ground and preparing well for each game but, for whatever reason, we're not delivering away from home at the minute.
"It's very disappointing and it's hard to put our finger on why."
A sizeable number of the Pools travelling support of 331 left their seats at Field Mill on Saturday after sub Alex MacDonald made it 3-0 from outside the box.
And the total dwindled still further when Ben Whiteman made it 4-0 in the 76th minute with his second goal.
Whiteman had put Pools ahead in the 19th minute in front of the away fans who then had to witness a calamitous second, scored by Danny Rose.
Ironically, Pools could have taken the lead from a home mistake but Padraig Amond's attempted lob drifted wide at 0-0.
"Goals change games," said Featherstone.
"Podge had a chance and it doesn't go in and then, at the other end, we don't defend well enough in our box."
Mansfield: Kean, White, Pearce, Bennett, Benning, Whiteman, Collins, Byrom, Potter (MacDonald 65), Rose (Green 69), Coulthirst (Arquin 78). Subs not used: Shearer, Baxendale, Hamilton, McGuire. Booked: Rose.
Goals: Whiteman 19 & 76, Rose 26, MacDonald 71
Hartlepool Utd: Bartlett, Donnelly (Richardson 46), Harrison, Bates, Kavanagh, Walker, Featherstone, Nelson, Amond (Alessandra 58), Thomas (Oates 75), Rooney. Subs not used: Woods, Hawkins, Smith, Fryer.
Att: 4,309.
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Boys different class again! Made up to get on the score sheet, fans were non stop all game #stags
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Lads were class once again! Clean sheet and another win #stags
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Solid performance from the boys congrats to @alexmacca11 @dannyrose_32 I told you mate ! (flames)@BenWhiteman17 big game Tuesday now #stags
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Fans Were Class Today. Massive 3 Points. Onto Tuesday... #stags
Hayden White @HaydenWhite7
Quality from all the boys again! Clean sheet & 3points. On to Tuesday now! @BenWhiteman17(flames) @mansfieldtownfc
Massive win boys different class again @BenWhiteman17 on flames we go again Tuesday @mansfieldtownfc
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Delighted for @alexmacca11 goal today you have worked your Nutts off for me since your arrival #JustTheBeginning #imwatchingyou
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Helen Porter Mitchell was born in 1861 in Melbourne, the city from which she derived her professional surname. "Nell" or "Nellie" is a nickname for Helen. I can't think why she didn't just keep Helen Mitchell instead of becoming Nellie Melba – perhaps she thought "Melba" had an exotic touch that Mitchell lacked, but what about Nellie? Surely Helen has more grace and gravitas: Helen of Troy, Helen Keller … somehow Nellie smacks more of downstairs than upstairs.
Nevertheless, exit Helen Mitchell, while Nellie Melba went on to a stellar career. She was the acknowledged prima donna at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, well into the 1920s. She was feted all over the world, and her recordings always cost at least one shilling more than any other singer's, having their own distinctive mauve label as well.
Melbourne had to wait nearly a century for another of its singing daughters to make the international big time, when Our Kylie swept all before her. (I'm not counting Joan Sutherland – she comes from Sydney!) It must be said that unlike Kylie, Dame Nellie did not market her own line of sexy undies, but they did both have a weakness for Frenchmen. Dame Nellie, who was famous for upstaging her co-performers, easily trumped Kylie's Olivier Martinez with her own Philippe, Duke of Orleans, the Bourbon pretender to the French throne. She had a torrid and scandalous affaire with His Grace. They travelled romantically across Europe to St Petersburg in a private train carriage and were frequently seen together in a box at the opera, causing a lot of nudging and whispering in the stalls.
I don't need to elaborate on Madame Melba's illustrious career other than to say that everything about it was superlative … other stars may have food named after them by any old chef, but Peach Melba and Melba Toast were created by none other than Escoffier; others may have a street named after them, but Nellie has a highway and a suburb; others may be made Dames Commander of the British Empire, but Nellie's plain Dameship was soon upgraded to Dame Grand Cross. The five-dollar note will do for Queen Elizabeth, but Nellie's face is on the $100 note, and that only because the Australian mint did not feel it necessary to print a thousand-dollar note (and I hope to goodness they may never have to!)
Others had their portraits done, but Dame Nellie is one of only two singers with a marble bust in the foyer of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and her portrait was painted by no lesser painter than Rupert Bunny.
Since the 1880s, Melba and Bunny met frequently in Paris and London. He was not just a painter but a talented musician and composer. Melba was so impressed by his piano playing that she offered him the post of her accompanist. Luckily for us he declined.
Bunny began the portrait in Paris in 1901, but did not complete it until Melba could give him a final couple of sittings in London the following year. It was shown at The Royal Academy in 1902, just when Melba was at the zenith of her career.
She had just begun her musical partnership with the great Caruso, whom she cordially disliked. She found him coarse and uncultivated. She was not amused when, during a performance of La Bohème, he pressed a hot sausage, that he'd hidden in his pocket, into her hand as he sang "Che gelida manina, se la lasci riscaldar."("What a cold little hand, let me warm it")
Rupert Bunny painted her in the grand manner of Reynolds, in a regal pose befitting the Grande Dame of opera and society that she was. Madame looks down imperiously at the viewer, further emphasizing her exalted status. She is opulently clad in a flowing white gown with silk stole, priceless rope of pearls and a flamboyant hat.
The setting is an open, romantic landscape, with summer clouds over a low horizon. The landscape setting was popular with 18th century portraitists, allowing the gentry and nobility to display their affinity with the land at their country estates. During the Victorian era, these "outdoor leisure" portraits enjoyed a resurgence of popularity.
We owe it to the philanthropist Henry Krongold that the portrait is today hanging at the NGV where we can all enjoy it. The NGV's catalogue, as catalogues do, just gives the barest detail: "purchased through the Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of Dinah and Henry Krongold CBE".
It is by the merest chance that I happened to be reading Henry Krongold's memoirs recently, and I was most interested to learn how it happened than Henry and Dinah rescued Nellie from a horrible fate: " … we heard that Rupert Bunny's portrait of Dame Nellie Melba needed refurbishment", he says.
" It belonged to J.C. Williamson and hung on a staircase at the Princess Theatre, where it was much stained by tobacco smoke. I went to [the gallery's president] and I said: 'Keith, the gallery should have this painting. On the staircase it rots'. "
Endearingly, he adds; "We'll pay for it … That's the amount we can give you for it so don't go into valuations!" He doesn't say what the amount was, but obviously no quibbling was allowed.
The painting was presented to the Gallery in Henry and Dinah Krongold's name on 28 May 1980, in front of 3,000 people. He doesn't say where the venue was, but it was clearly a glittering occasion – he mentions that the Queen was present and that her diamond and ruby tiara and necklace outshone everybody else's jewels. Well, they would, wouldn't they?
"They were large rubies", Henry says. "Duck-egg rubies they are called". I wonder if he confused his poultry and meant pigeon's blood rubies? Wouldn't duck egg rubies be a wee bit ostentatious? He mentions that her diamonds were large too, but thankfully he doesn't say anything like: "half-a-house-brick diamonds they are called".
While the NGV was being rebuilt, the painting hung at Government House. Henry was invited by the then Governor, Sir James Gobbo, to a dinner. "There were a hundred people", he says, "at a long table. I was placed right opposite Dame Nellie. At the end of the dinner, Sir James praised me and Dinah for it."
Henry's memoirs are a delight to read. Next time they have an open day at Govt House, I am going to have a look at the table that can seat a hundred people. Henry has many enchanting anecdotes to recount – he and the Queen are practically best friends, he is always meeting her. He tells how she often slips a foot out of her shoe and wiggles it a bit before slipping it back in. I know he is telling the truth, because I saw her do just that at a Buckingham Palace garden party. (Didn't know about the exalted circles I move in, did you?) That woman's feet must kill her, poor thing, I don't know why she doesn't team a nice pair of Reeboks with the duck egg rubies.
The Royal Opera House borrowed the portrait in 1982 to display it in an exhibition at the Royal Academy. Henry proudly tells us that it was highly acclaimed by all who saw it, and one critic particularly admired her "voluptuous lips". Madame would not have welcomed such presumption!
"Henry Krongold: Memoirs" told to James Mitchell: Allen and Unwin, 2003
"The Edwardians: Secrets and Desires", National Gallery of Australia, 2004


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Turkey, in line with the international community, supported the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) process from the very beginning. It recognized the independence of the Republic of South Sudan, which was declared on 9 July 2011, as the outcome of the referendum, stipulated by the CPA.
Right after the independence of South Sudan, Turkey's Consulate General in Juba was upgraded to Embassy status. Turkish Embassy was one of the first diplomatic missions in the country. South Sudan as well, opened one of its first Embassies in Ankara in June 2012.
Ever since, the bilateral relations has been developing between Turkey and South Sudan. Numerous high level visits have been realized reciprocally. During these visits, various cooperation agreements was signed in the fields of transportation, education, housing, as well as the exemption of visas for diplomatic passport holders. In order to further strengthen the contractual basis of the bilateral relations, the two countries continue working on the drafts of several other agreements in different fields.
In the framework of development partnership between Turkey and South Sudan, Turkish International Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) continues carrying out capacity building and technic cooperation projects in the country.
There is also strong relations between Turkey and South Sudan in the field of education. In this regard and within the framework of Türkiye Scholorships, Turkish government grants scholarships for South Sudanese university students every year.
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A suicide car bomb in western Iraq has killed at least
eight people, including six policemen, reports say.
The blast hit near the Anbar provincial government's
offices in central Ramadi at 1000 (0700 GMT), officials say.
The blast came as Prime Minister Nouri Maliki tries to
form a government and end a long period of political uncertainty.
That process is part of a power-sharing agreement ending
a record eight months of deadlock since Iraq held inconclusive elections in March.
More than 20 people were injured in Sunday's blast, and
the latest reports suggest there may have been a second explosion shortly
Local police suggested the casualty toll was likely to
"A suicide car bomb targeted a police checkpoint in the
centre of the city, about 200m (220 yards) from the Anbar government offices,"
police major Rahim Zabin was quoted as telling AFP news agency.
No group has yet said it carried out the attack.
But in recent weeks, Iraqi officials have made numerous
arrests in the area of men they say are al-Qaida militants.
Some will interpret Sunday's attack as a response to
those arrests, says the BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse in Baghdad.
Situated 100km (60 miles) west of Baghdad, Ramadi was a
stronghold of Iraq's Sunni insurgency after the US-led occupation of Iraq in
2003, until local Sunni tribes turned against al-Qaida in 2007.
That brought a period of quiet to the province, analysts
say, but the number of attacks mounted ahead of March's elections.
Last month, after more than eight months of limbo,
squabbling and back-room negotiations, a deal was finally struck to allow Mr.
Maliki to remain in his post.
He has two weeks to form a cabinet in a bid to end the
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It is a test item for pole arms and staffs, etc. and can be used with WeaponAnimation: Bash2H, Slash2H, and Pierce2H.
Some animation cycles show the colored halberd on the right side.
I am still figuring out which animations are really needed.
If you see a colored halberd at any point please report it here
One example could be: someone made the fist attack available by command, even though a pole arm is equipped.
Additionally, my little test-server still runs on RunUO 1.0, so there might be some differences i am unaware of
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I mostly followed the original item, but changes are possible for the future.
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Wemple & Edicks is a small old fashioned Ice Cream shop located in Sammonsville, New York run by current owners Bob and Laura Channell.
Wemple & Edicks is a very successful locally-owned business. The business has been run by Bob and Laura Channell for 15 years, and will continue to be open for years to come. Laura explained that the business keeps growing and getting better as each year goes by and the business becomes better known.
Wemple & Edicks has been around since 1897, and has been owned by many different people. Laura explained that they were first approached by the previous owners to run the business because her and her husband had a successful business before, and they could be trusted with such a business. She also stated that they had to "build up the business from what it was, because the previous owners weren't very present in the business."
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LINCOLN, Neb. –
Two more Florida State men's track and field runners put their names down on the NCAA Indoor Championship provisional list to highlight two days of competition by both teams at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational.
Senior Drew Brunson (Snellville, Ga.) posted a pair of provisional times in the 60 meter hurdles. On Friday, he ran a 7.78 in the prelims, only to come back in Saturday's final and shave a hundredth off for a second-place, career-best time of 7.77 that is tied for the fourth-fastest in the NCAA.
Sophomore Charles Clark (Virginia Beach, Va.) moved up two spots in the finals of the 400-meter dash with his provisional and career-best time of 47.03 to take second place. Clark's time is the seventh-fastest in the country and tops in the ACC.
"We had a pretty good weekend," FSU head coach Bob Braman said. "For Drew to run the fourth-best time in the country was big. The 400 is not Charles' main event and he beat two All-Americans. He really held his own for running out of his event."
The women's team had several strong performances, particularly in the distance events. Headlining the two-day affair was junior Lydia Willemse (Forest, Ontario) as she won a pair of events. Her first victory came in the mile run where her winning 4:51.14 led the FSU contingency that took the first four spots. She was followed by Pilar McShine (Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago) at 4:54.02, a 4:56.30 by Audrey Hand (Virginia Beach, Va.) and Kirsten Hagen (Blacksburg, Va.) with a 5:00.69.
"Lydia Williams had a great double in the 3000m and mile," Braman added. "I thought Brittany St. Louis did a nice job as a freshman and the women in the 400 ran solid races for this time of the year that were close to their indoor bests."
Later in the afternoon, Williemse came back to win the 3000m run by three seconds with a top time of 9:39.03. Also cracking the top five of the event was McShine with a mark of 9:51.59. In the men's 3000m, sophomore Daniel Roberts (Vicksburg, Mich.) took second with a time of 8:12.96 while rookie Matt Leeder (Brookville, Ontario) was two spots back at 8:13.30. Rounding out the solid distance performances was senior Andrew Krumins (Melbourne, Australia) with a second-place time 2:25.32 in the 1000m run that set the Australian National Indoor Record in the event.
"This was a good learning experience for a lot of people because it was their first indoor meet on a banked track," Braman noted. "We've got a long way to go to be in a position to win a national championship but we're making some good progress."
The 200m dash was very fruitful for both teams. Rookie Brittany St. Louis (Arima, Trinidad & Tobago) ran a 24.15 in the finals of the women's meet for a third-place finish. Classmate Brandon Byram (Gallatin, Tenn.) was third in the prelims then took fifth in the finals with a time of 21.49. Also posting a top-five finish in the sprints was Keyla Smith (Daytona Beach, Fla.) as she crossed the line in 55.36 in the 400m dash.
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A Ward of the Golden Gate
Harte, Bret
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Publisher: The Regent Press
Date Published: 1890
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Very Good
Book Id: 029627
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Darwin's Ant Problem. Group Selection in the Origin of Species
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This paper explores two philosophical issues related to Darwin's treatment of the sterile castes of insects in the Origin of Species. The first aim is to review the scholarly articles on the subjects of Darwin's acceptance or rejection of natural selection acting at levels above that of the individuals. The second aim is to see whether Darwin's position on group selection informs in any way contemporary debates on group selection and multilevel selection. The paper arrives at the conclusion that, there is significant evidence in the Origin that Darwin did see natural selection acting at the level of the community, but it is hard to say anything more than evolutionary biology is compatible with multilevel selection if we take this point into account. Many present-day individualistic and pluralistic accounts of natural selection that seek legitimacy from Darwin's views on the subject open up to charges of anachronism.
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This BOOT AND BUMPER PROTECTOR HATCHBACK SMALL will help Dogs and their owners during their exercise which they love and of cause is essential for an active lifestyle whatever the weather but this does tend to result in a dirty coat and muddy paws which find their way into your car when it's time to go home.
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