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A Manhattan woman says she is the victim of abuse and harassment by caseworkers from the Administration for Children's Services (ACS), which is reeling from the Nixzmary Brown murder by overreacting to reports of abuse, including what she says are false ones about her son. The false charges came as retaliation from a doctor who feared she was going to file a complaint against her, the woman says.
Ever since the murder of seven-year-old Brown by her mother and stepfather January 11th 2006. Since then, ACS has endured a barrage of critical media reports, governmental investigations and denunciations by elected officials for neglecting the welfare of children. In turn, Rozalyn Williams says, ACS has resorted to gangsterism in dealing with her.
Recently Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that ACS, the New York Police Department and the Board of Education will now work closely to better monitor children believed to be at risk. "ACS basically broke into my home with more than 14 cops based on false charges filed by a doctor,� the woman, Williams says. "The police didn't have a warrant for this break in—I didn't know that the police were in the business of enforcing unsolicited doctor appointments.�
Williams says following her refusal to have her son examined by a doctor whom she says had "dirty� hands, the doctor, Dr. Jeannie Samedi, filed a false report to ACS to pre-empt her from filing her own complaints. What followed was a series of unannounced visits to her home by ACS employees accompanied by housing police, Williams says. Her 15-year-old was eventually seized from her after ACS case worker Adel Benjamin and police broke into her apartment on February 3, 2006, she says. ACS even went as far as convincing police to change the locks of her apartment on February 9, 2006, Williams, who has since filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the doctor, ACS, family court judges and various legal aid lawyers, says. Several calls by The Black Star News to ACS case workers and the ACS attorney prosecuting the case, Kathleen Wolters, weren't returned. An ACS spokesperson, Sheila Stainback, citing confidentiality called to say ACS couldn't answer any question.
Williams says her ordeal started nearly a year ago, on May 10, 2005 when she took her son –The Black Star News is withholding his name—for a physical checkup at Gouverneur Baruch Clinic on the Lower East Side. The boy needed the physical in order to get a summer job with the NYC Housing Authority. At the clinic, Williams says she noticed that Samedi, who was about to examine her son, had dirty fingers and that she objected. She also couldn't understand why the doctor kept asking her son questions unrelated to the physical—such as how he was performing in school and whether he was already having sexual relations with girls. "When I said his grades are good,� in response to Dr. Samedi's question to the boy, Williams recalls, "She said 'I'm not talking to you, I'm speaking with him.' I said 'what do his grades have to do with his physical?' She got up and left the room.�
When Dr. Samedi returned five minutes later, the situation deteriorated, Williams recalls. "This time she asked my son if he was having sex or if he was doing drugs,� she says. "I refused to let my son answer those questions. It didn't have anything to do with the physical.�
Dr. Samedi then told her she needed to examine her son's genitals and that she would write that the mother refused to cooperate if she refused, Williams says. "I told her that she should write exactly what I said and that if she altered the records with false information it would constitute fraud,� she recalls. Again the doctor left the room; so Williams and her son also went
to the lounge. Ten minutes later, Dr. Samedi called them back into the examining room, she says.
After her son disrobed, Williams says she asked Dr. Samedi to wash her hands just when she was about to touch the boy's face. "She had a dirty lab coat, her hair looked very unkempt and her fingernails were visibly dirty—she hasn't wearing gloves,� Williams adds. The doctor continued to rub her hands over her son's face and throat and Williams says she continued objecting.
The doctor then left and returned with a male and female nurse. The male nurse put on gloves and told Williams to leave. "I said I'm not leaving my son with strangers.� She told her son to get dressed.
Dr. Samedi gave Williams a note addressed "To Whom It May Concern,� stating: "This letter is regarding a patient …He is a fifteen year old male seen by me today for a physical exam.� Williams says she told Dr. Samedi she would file a complaint about her "unsanitary conditions� and "offensive behavior,� she says. "Maybe I should not have done that. You never warn people before you do that,� she adds.
A few days after the encounter with Dr. Samedi, Williams recalls that she received a call one evening. A woman who said she was with ACS wanted to know if she had reached Williams. Since she didn't know what the ACS woman was calling about, she refused to identify herself, she says. "She said she had a complaint and that she needed to speak to Ms. Williams. I told her she should put the complaint in writing and send it to Ms. Williams and I hung up,� she recalls.
A few days later, Williams says her son called her from school and said he had been pulled from gym class and that an ACS employee, Kevin Richards, was there to see him. Richards, told Williams that she was being investigated for child abuse, she says.
Williams immediately suspected that Dr. Samedi had contacted ACS with false information. Williams asked the health clinic for a copy of her son's medical records and received them a week later. "I saw that Dr. Samedi had made a number of false entries into the record,� she recalls. "She said my son was asthmatic, which was not true; that he had a heart murmur, which is not true, and that I knew about it and would not allow him to be treated, which was a lie. She also wrote that I refused to allow her to look at my son's genitals, which was true. She was trying to set me up because she had had a problem with my personality. She was abusing her power as a trusted medical pediatrician.�
Richards and another ACS case worker who handled the case, Adel Benjamin, didn't return calls from BSN. A source at Gouverneur said Dr. Samedi left the hospital about six months ago and moved to Pennsylvania. No forwarding information could be provided.
Williams says she filed a number of complaints in response to Dr. Samedi's and Richard's actions, including to Dr. Samedi's immediate supervisor, Felix Santiago, director of pediatrics at Gouverneur—Santiago, didn't return several messages from The Black Star.
Williams also wrote to B.J. Malsan, medical conduct investigator of Office of Professional Medical Conduct, at the City's Department of Health, to see if there were other complaints against Dr. Samedi, and to John Mattingly, Commissioner of ACS, about any reports that may have come from Dr. Samedi.
On June 1, 2005, Williams received a summons from the ACS's Richards, accusing her of "child abuse and medical neglect.� ACS accused her of failing feed, clothe, shelter and educate her son. "I was shocked. I wanted to immediately go down and let them know it was a bogus claim,� she recalls. The family court hearing was on June 6, 2005 and William says 14 family members and friends accompanied her. "I was hoping to clear up this crazy matter,� she recalls. "I knew the court would dismiss the claim.� She was wrong.
A court-appointed lawyer, Robert Deadman, met Williams at the hearing. She said she told Deadman that Dr. Samedi was lying. "He said 'you're gonna have to do what the court wants you to do,� Ms. Williams recalls. "He said 'They have a beat to their own drum. There is no due process. Family court doesn't work like that. If you don't do what the court tells you to do your son is going to be put in foster home'.�
Williams, who has heart palpitations, says she started hyperventilating and suffered a mild heart attack. "They put me on the EKG machine and took me away,� she recalls. She was taken by EMS to New York Downtown Hospital. Family court proceedings continued without her and custody of her son was granted to her sister, she says. The judge also ordered that Williams' son be taken back to Dr. Samedi to complete the physical. Ms. Williams suffered a second heart attack related to this incident in October 2005.
Early on the morning of February 3rd 2006, while at home with her son and daughter, Williams says she heard someone trying to open her front door—then several people started kicking on the door, gangster-style. Within minutes, nearly a dozen armed housing police were inside her apartment. The housing police told her that they had a warrant for her arrest to ensure that she appeared in family court that morning. The 14 armed NYCHA police had come complete with a fire truck and ambulance.
One of the Housing Police officers, Williams says, ironically, was Sgt. Pamela Bumpers, daughter of the Eleanor Bumpers, the elderly Black woman who was shot to death when police officers broke down her door and stormed her apartment years ago after she was late with her $96 rent. "I was half dressed,� Williams recalls, adding that she didn't know there was a hearing scheduled that day. "Even though they came with an ambulance, no one examined my son's health status because they know he's fine—instead he was thrown against the gate and frisked.�
Williams says armed police forced her to the family court while her son and 17yr old daughter were driven there in a separate police car.
When contacted by The Black Star, Officer Munge at PSA4, the unit at the 9th precinct from where the officers came to Williams's apartment from said the commanding officer wasn't available at the time and that no one else could address the matter.
A spokesperson, Howard Marder, for the NY City Housing Authority said he hadn't been informed about the break in by police and that he would make further inquiries. "If a murder had occurred or had there been a stabbing incident, I would have been informed,� the spokesman said.
After the forced police break in and when Williams was brought to court, Deadman again told her not to raise any objections, she says. She tried to dismiss Deadman but the judge wouldn't release him from the case. Deadman agreed to remain mute and not say anything on her behalf. "The whole time I was in the court there were two armed officers standing me or sitting next to me,� she recalls.
Deadman in an interview with The Black Star News says there didn't seem to be anything wrong with Williams son and that he appeared to be in good health. He says he doesn't know the whereabouts of Williams and her son and that ACS secured a warrant for their arrest. He adds that he's baffled by ACS's aggressive approach towards pursuing Williams's son. "He's what, maybe sixteen years old?� Deadman says. "What are they going to do when they get him? Force him to get treatment if he doesn't want it or need it? Is this how they want to protect him? It seems like what they are doing is endangering his welfare. What if, God forbids, he drops dead when they are trying to apprehend him? And can you arrest somebody for refusing unnecessary treatment?�
At the February 3, 2006 hearing, the judge assigned custody of her son to ACS, she says.
On February 9th 2006 without notice, Williams was away from her apartment when her daughter called to ask why she had changed the front door locks. "I felt sick. I freaked out,� she recalls. She says she immediately rushed to her apartment—it turns out that the ACS had convinced the housing police to break in by drilling out her second private lock and changing the locks. After they searched the apartment, a note instructed Williams to report to the 9th precinct to get a copy of the new set of keys—eventually, her daughter picked up the keys, accompanied with a friend. "How do you seize someone from their home and search their apartment and change their locks?� she says. "We are living in a police state.�
She says Sgt. Bumpers assured her daughter that the police didn't want to be involved in a family court matter any longer and that they wouldn't come back again.
Meanwhile, Williams has experience obstacles with the July 28th 2005, tort claim she filed after ACS started going after her.
She charged the defendants –Dr. Samedi, officials at the clinic, the family court judges, including Judge Jurow and Judge Knipps, ACS case workers and attorney Kathleen Wolters —with defamation; falsely accusing her of child abuse; for attempting to separate her from her son; and, for violating her right to due process.
She also filed an action on Aug 4, 2005 at the federal district court. "I knew that the District Court had original jurisdiction in civil matters and that I would get the due process guaranteed by the United States,� she says. All the defendants ignored her lawsuit and failed to respond in a timely manner. Ms. Williams went back to court. "I secured a default judgment against all defendants; secured by issued certificates of default by the federal clerks,� Williams recalls. "This, in plain language meant I won.�
Again, she was wrong.
Her case had been assigned to District Court Judge Deborah Batts of the Second Circuit. She says the clerks then "refused to complete the process of issuing the writ of execution against the defendants,� which would have allowed her to collect on the judgment. Moreover, she adds, Judge Batts "violated the law by permitting the defendants to file their answers well after the deadline.� She believes these actions are retaliatory because she dared to stand up for her son.
"I found out that the district court is just as corrupt as the family court system, especially when you don't have an attorney,� Williams says. "No one is addressing the psychological damage that is being impacted on my son's well being and my family as a whole,� Williams notes. "Ten lawyers, seven social workers, four judges and over 20 armed police involved and numerous doctors and over 10 agencies.�
Williams says she filed a notice of appeal in the federal court but even that has not been docketed. "The district court stole the money I paid for the Notice of Appeal. I have my receipt that could be on of the reasons why they broke in to steal my papers. They have classified that all Black women living in New York City housing are stupid,� she says. "I'm not stupid.�
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Texas Abortion Providers File Emergency Application with US Supreme Court
Texas abortion providers filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday seeking to reinstate an injunction that blocked the application of a state provision requiring doctors who provide abortions to obtain hospital admitting privileges.
U.S. District Court Judge Lee Yeakel ruled on October 28 that the Texas TRAP law was unconstitutional and barred its application. The state immediately appealed to the Fifth Circuit and requested a stay of Judge Yeakel's decision in order to allow the law to go forward. A three-judge panel granted the state's request on Thursday, setting the law into effect. As a direct result, 12 abortion clinics were forced to close in the state, and already, over a hundred women have had appointments cancelled.
One woman who had her appointment at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Austin cancelled said in an interview, "My first reaction was to feel fairly devastated, to feel like my rights were being taken away from me . . . to feel very disappointed that elected officials had the ability to make decisions about my and my fiance's life."
"Right now, women in vast swaths of Texas are being turned away at clinic doors because of a bogus law that attempts to do underhandedly what states cannot do directly -- block women from accessing abortion services," said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, one of the organizations representing the Texas clinics. "We now look to the Supreme Court to protect women's access to these essential health care services while we fight this critical court battle."
Justice Scalia received the Texas clinics' emergency application. The Justice has asked the state to respond to the application by November 12.
Media Resources: Feminist Newswire 10/29/13, 11/1/13; Texas Tribune 11/4/13; Planned Parenthood Press Release 11/4/13; SCOTUSBlog 11/4/13

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First Aid: Bandaging
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Covering a break in the skin helps to control bleeding and protect against infection. Dressings are pads of gauze or cloth that can be placed directly against the wound to absorb blood and other fluids. Cloth bandages cover dressings and hold them in place.
1. Dress the Wound
- Put on gloves or use other protection to avoid contact with the victim's blood.
- Clean the wound with mild soap and water.
- Place a clean dressing over the entire wound. Gauze dressings let in air for faster healing. Nonstick dressings have a special surface that won't cling to the wound.
- If blood soaks through the dressing, place another dressing over the first one.
2. Cover the Bandage
- Wrap roller gauze or cloth strips over the dressing and around the wound several times.
- Extend the bandage at least an inch beyond both sides of the dressing.
- Don't wrap the bandage so tight that it interferes with blood flow to healthy tissue.
3. Secure the Bandage
- Tie or tape the bandage in place.
- Don't secure the bandage so tight that fingers or toes become pale or blue.
4. Check Circulation
- Check circulation in the area below the bandage after several minutes and again after several hours. The skin
- may look pale or blue or feel cold. Signs of poor circulation also include numbness and tingling.
- If circulation is reduced, loosen the bandage immediately. If symptoms continue, seek medical attention.
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- Flexible particle system - 99% of the in-game visual effects are configured using particle scripts.
- 16 buildable structures with in-game functions.
- Play as several alien classes with unique abilities.
- Customize your setup as a human and buy new weapons, armour and items.
- Scale the walls and ceilings as an alien waiting for an unsuspecting human.
- Realistic physics and motion - no bunny hopping or quick back peddling.
- Flexible map system - animated mapobjects, triggering, light flares, etc.
- Large weapons system - don't like the weapon you have? Sell it and buy a different one, dozens of options.
SummaryTremulous is a free, open source game that blends a team based FPS with elements of an RTS. Players can choose from 2 unique races, aliens and humans. Players on both teams are able to build working structures in-game like an RTS. These structures provide many functions, the most important being spawning. The designated builders must ensure there are spawn structures or other players will not be able to rejoin the game after death. Other structures provide automated base defense (to some degree), healing functions and much more...
Player advancement is different depending on which team you are on. As a human, players are rewarded with credits for each alien kill. These credits may be used to purchase new weapons and upgrades from the "Armoury". The alien team advances quite differently. Upon killing a human foe, the alien is able to evolve into a new class. The more kills gained the more powerful the classes available.
The overall objective behind Tremulous is to eliminate the opposing team. This is achieved by not only killing the opposing players but also removing their ability to respawn by destroying their spawn structures.
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Titan Moon
Ked stood quietly in the reception area, arms crossed over his black document case. He stared down the corridor to his left looking deep into the reflections on the black obsidian floor. Decadent. The stone was imported from Hedron - transport costs alone were above 10 million credits. Lives were most definately lost mining in the turbulent conditions of the 12 year new planet. Your life for this floor. We can walk on you...
All elements and construction in this building were designed with a sense of authority - an over bodding dominance of man. The towering crystalline entrance pillars reduce anyone of stature into a meer blemish of shadow on the black floors. That was intentional. If you're diminished in presentation you stand no chance of gaining leverage with one of the most powerful corporations in the known universe.
The small green sign above office doors flashed on. ENTER. The slide doors swooshed open revealing a brightly lit short corridor. Ked cleared his throat nervously. He felt a quick flush of perspiration on his palms. The sign pulsed again. Ked's lip twitched as he stepped beyond the threshold with an uneasy weight, his legs feeling heavy.
Once inside the lighted corridor, the open end closed shut on Ked. The hum of the lights came into the foreground then broken by the far end door sliding open. Ked approached the end and peered into the cavernous office space. The office was a large semi-circled room with exterior windows made from transparent fiber steel. The soft blue light off Titan's surface covered half the floor in shadow. Freightliners could be seen carbing their engines just beyond the assemblage docks. Their massive forms moving dangerously close to the riggings. Ked stepped out of the corridor realizing that he had been frozen for a moment too long. His gaze moved around the room again finding the centerpiece of the office. A large slab of borewood replete with red moldings of synthium. Another symbol of decadence. Behind the desk sat a motionless figure, face cast in light from the display inlayed in the desk. Ked walked forward, stuffing his apprehension deep inside, suppressing his need to get out of there.
"Ked Ambrit" The voice was old and stern. Ked diverted his eyes away from the man in nervous distraction. A scoutliner arced across the horizon past the panel on the left. Caught in a timeless stare Ked whipped his gaze back towards the man. His heart was pounding.
"Yes sir." His voice was dry. He forced himself to salivate but still felt dry and acrid in his throat. The man behind the desk outstretched a dark slender hand, pushing a tight folder of sheets across the desk. The folder came into light before Ked.
"As you know Haos Redro has been recently expanding properties into the Brindus system." His voice was affected, a result of being surrounded by abundant wealth his whole life.
"I am aware." Ked spoke quickly to avoid cutting off a sentence.
"These 'properties' , if developed, have the ability to make Haos Redro one of the most powerful entities in the universe." He paused.
Ked interjected, "Excellent sir."
"Indeed it is excellent Ked, if it were not for some recent...concerns." The last word he spoke had an intentional inflection of importance. It wasn't a small problem, this was a concern.
"You've most likely read the shipping reports from last quarter." "Yes" Ked answered sternly.
"We lost 12 heavy cargo liners outside the Fractal Zion system."
"How did we lose them sir? I only remember seeing them listed in the loss report but not actually noted." Ked had done his homework.
"Ked, we encountered a lifeform not of our homeworld nor of any other homeworld. This 'lifeform' spreads like a virus. It killed the crew of all 12 ships. A few of our mining outposts are reporting alien activity was well."
Ked stood stunned. Humans had certainly come into alien contact before but it had only been through micro organisms and plant life. This was new and extraordinary.
"We don't know their origins, we don't even know the extent of their strength or weaknesses. We do know we have to eliminate this threat to the corporation. I'm putting you in control of this situation Ked. You will have to allocate resources for a militia patrol. The folder before you contains contacts for employing mercenaries and equipment."
"Right away sir." Ked spoke with authority. The feeling of dread was gone from his body now. Ked would keep his job.
"One more thing Ked." The oldman was sly.
"You will be on the next ship to the Fractal Zion as soon as you've assembled forces."
The feeling of dread was back.
Open SourceTremulous is open source, licensed under the GPL. Tremulous is open source because we believe that the source code should be made available to the public, along with the binaries. The primary reason behind this is to allow other developers to utilise sections of this code in their own works, should it be useful to them. It should be noted however, that using the source requires your work to also be covered by the GPL and hence be open source itself.
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The World Bank reports that at least 80 countries have water shortages and 2 billion people lack access to clean water. More disturbingly, the World Health Organization has reported that 1 billion people lack enough water to simply meet their basic needs, unfortunately in many countries water is scarce or contaminated.
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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Pizza, especially when made at home, is an easy and economical family meal. I wanted to feature this recipe for one of my Frugal Friday posts, because I know that many of you would enjoy it. It comes awfully close to being a designer pizza, and I apologize for that, but if you use chicken or vegetable stock instead of Madeira, you can keep costs under control and you'll find this pie is affordable, and well-within the budget set for a Frugal Friday meal. I personally find the combination of caramelized onions and mushrooms irresistible, and while I use them in other dishes, this is the first time I've tried them in a pizza. While it won't appeal to children, I think the adults in your family might grow to love this meatless pie. Here is how it's made.
Dough for 1 12-inch pizza crust
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 pound thinly sliced mushrooms
2 teaspoons minced garlic, minced
1/3 cup Madeira
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 to 2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
1) To caramelize onions: Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan. Heat until oil shimmers. Add onions and stir to distribute evenly. Cover pan and cook onions over medium-high heat until they wilt, about 10 minutes. Uncover pan and continue cooking until onions are a deep golden brown.
2) To cook mushrooms: Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to another frying pan and heat until oil shimmers. Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add Madeira and cook until pan is almost dry. Stir in butter and season mushrooms with salt and pepper. 3) Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray, then sprinkle with cornmeal. Roll dough to a 12-inch circle, transfer to pan and brush top lightly with olive oil.
4) Sprinkle caramelized onions on surface of dough. Top with provolone cheese. Cover cheese with mushrooms and then cover mushrooms with Asiago cheese.
5) Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted and bubbling. Remove from oven, slice and serve. Yield: 1 pie.
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Anyway - mush over. So now that I'm engaged I'm planning a wedding! We're getting married in April in Kingsland, Texas, where Jacob's parents have a beautiful house on the lake. It's an awesome spot and perfect for a wedding.
Now I just need a dress. And a cake! And, well, a billion other things but those are two fun things to find! First we'll look at cakes, then move on to the dress.
Now I know there are a billion traditional cakes out there, but they're all kind of boring. How cool would it be to have a gothed out cake instead?!
Check these amazing cakes out!!!
What do you think? Goth wedding cake or stick with something traditional? :)


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Review of the last year
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I started writing this in Amsterdam (sweltering in mid-summer heat) and just returned from 12 days in Slovenia before heading home. Having a chance to look at my various sites fro the first time for ages I see I've been neglecting this blog badly – the last year has been a constant round of major changes and only work and finance/property has had a look-in. So let's catch up.
The continued resolving of my aunt's estate
I spoke in my last post about tying up loose ends of my auntie Jean's house in March 2013 – that proved to be far too optimistic. Legal and estate agent matters do not resolve themselves as easily as we simple souls would like and it would be a few months more and a lot of correspondence before we got the will dealt with and the house put on the market. I should say that this was no fault of the lawyers, Cartmell and Shepherd of Carlisle, who were excellent throughout and did everything they could to help us. The various monetary legacies of the will were eventually distributed and the house became mine; it was then a case of putting it on the market, dealing with the estate agent and awaiting viewings.
Letting Dad's house
We successfully let dad's house in Chesser with the assistance of Help for Letting, a local agency run by Lucy Petrie who has proved true to her ethical intentions. The first tenants have been excellent and at time of writing are just about to move out to their first house of their own having seen an offer they couldn't refuse. We wish them well – especially as they plan to get married soon.
Back to Slovenia – and with a mission!
In the meantime dad and I made plans for another trip to Slovenia in the Autumn, and this time we wanted to look at houses there – the Carlisle house would provide enough to finance a reasonable place there if we could find the right one – houses tend to take a long time to sell in Slovenia so turnover is fairly low, particularly in the recent EU economic difficulties.
I had for many months (indeed years) been poring over online estate agency listings – seeing many that were too expensive and many that looked too far gone to consider restoring. I got down to a shortlist of about 15, although one that I liked the look of sold just before we set off.
The agency we used, Think Slovenia, proved very accommodating in organising our viewings. First from the Bohinj area where we stayed the first week at the Hotel Krystal (the first time we'd stayed there and a very friendly family run hotel), and then from the Kobarid area where we as usual stayed at the excellent Hotel Hvala. I must say thank you to them again for the lovely birthday present they gave dad, who had just celebrated his 90th birthday. They gave us the new luxury suite for the same price as a normal room. This included a jacuzzi bath which dad had never experienced before and it proved to have a very beneficial effect on the shoulder he'd injured some months before as well as being very relaxing. I half expected him to have one put into his new house in Lanark!
Think Slovenia took us round all the houses by car, despite it being a couple of hours drive from Ljubljana. Some were immediately rejected when we saw how much work they would need or were not in places that made the best of the scenery. We boiled it down to three or four. One was a spacious house in a suburb area a few miles from Bled, but it was probably too big. Another was a wooden chalet-style house in a picturesque valley just north of the main motorway. It even had a sauna and was looking a good bet until we realised that there was no immediate chance of getting an internet line put in. It also appears that it is often snowed in in the winter. A third came in for serious consideration – high in the hills above Tolmin with views down to the Italian plains. But the last house was in a special place that dad and I had discovered on an earlier trip. Dreznica sits high in a valley above Kobarid and is one of the most beautiful places in the Soca area. Behind it towers Mount Krn and the bright white village church against the backdrop of the mountain makes it magnet for landscape photographers like me. The house we were to see was situated in a hamlet just beyond the main village and was a little above my intended price range, but in that glorious setting we had to see it. The view from outside the house was enough to convince us – though perhaps in retrospect we were a little over-hasty. I'll go into that more in the next post but I think that it's ok despite needing a lot of work.
While we were over there we heard that the payment had come through on the Carlisle house so we put in an offer and it was accepted.
Two more trips
A couple of months later in November I had to fly back over to Ljubljana for the signing of the various legal papers. The city had changed quite a bit since I was last there – more pedestrian areas in the centre and delightful to walk along by the river. Then in February this year I got the keys and the final handover – this time flying to Venice and hiring a car from there. I was surprised how mild it was and how lovely the carpets of wild crocuses were.
Dad continues in good form approaching 91
Dad has had a second cataract operation and can now see clearly with both eyes, which means he can drive again. He was over at Normandy again for the D-Day celebrations in June. This was the 70th and final official gathering – the Normandy Veterans Association is being wound up this year while there are still a few veterans left. But maybe, if he's still fit enough, he might still make a private visit next year. Although most of the French Resistance members who used to welcome him are now gone he still gets a warm welcome from their families and indeed all the local people. It's gratifying to see that their children are all taught about the sacrifices made to ensure they would be able to grow up free from tyranny, and that they are genuinely interested in the remaining veterans when they visit.
He'll be 91 in August, and the last few years have been very precious. Let's hope for a few more yet!


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Cleaning up 97 septic systems at an average cost of $483.50 per system may seem like small change to some, but for the residents who were part of the program it was a big deal.
The town of Bluffton spent all the money available for its septic maintenance program that is part of the May River cleanup. The total was $46,900 and though it may seem like a drop in the bucket, it's a good first step in cleaning up the river and aiding residents in need of help.
Poorly maintained septic systems are one source of the fecal coliform bacteria that is causing health and safety concerns along the May River and state closure of the oyster beds in the headwaters to harvesting.
Bluffton estimates there are about 1,000 homes with systems that drain to the May River.
But they are just one source and we're grateful that the town found a program that would help residents and the town get to the root of the problem.
The 97 septic systems in the river's watershed — both inside and outside town limits — were inspected, maintained and repaired.
Applicants for the free inspections and cleanups were solicited by the town and there were no income qualifications.
Kim Jones, town natural resources manager, said the project helped to improve water quality in the May River and the quality of life for residents.
She's absolutely right. And it was the right move for the town and for the community.
Organized as part of an effort with Beaufort County, the town's goal is to reduce high fecal coliform levels that exceed state health standards for safe oyster harvesting.
We all know how important it is for oyster harvesting to continue. And that means we all have a vested interest in the clean up of the May River.
We also know town officials are busy working on next steps in the May River Action Plan and we look forward to reporting the next step in making our river a healthy one.


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Protection Grade: IP68(waterproof、dampproof、dampproof)
Power Supply: 220V/380V
Material: 304 Stainless Steel
Diameter: 168/219/273mm
Weight: 110KG
Packaging: plywood packing box
Productivity: 3000 pcs
Brand: RS Security
Transportation: Ocean,Land,Air
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RS 1001 Series Stainless Steel Rising Bollard with Leds bear firm, long life hydraulic system, and stainless steel frame and are used at where top security is required. Security and comfort come together due to its compatible structure.
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Cub Scout Pack 406
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 406's website.
If you'd like to register with our Pack, please write us at
Pack Meetings:
When: Typically the 1st Monday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00. Please see the meeting schedule listed below.
Where: Typically, held at Rowan Elementary, 8051 Rowan Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066; sometimes at Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church, 8070 Rowan Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Why: We gather as a large group to recognize achievements, to foster communication between others, and to have a great time.
Who: Scouts and parents are encouraged to attend Pack meetings.
Den Meetings:
When: Typically held twice a month on a Monday night, but some Dens have so much fun they meet more often.
Where: Den leaders determine appropriate places for Den meetings. Some of our popular meetings are "Go See Its" where the Scouts get to visit locations of particular interest. Typically at Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church, 8070 Rowan Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Who: Parents are required for Lions and Tigers and are highly encourage encouraged to participate with their older scouts.
Cub Scouting provides an advancement path where boys get to work, with their parents, at their own pace. Many activities are completed in Pack and Den meetings, but it's also a great way for boys and their caregivers to spend time together. The lessons help boys develop skills they will use throughout their entire life. Scouting is an activity for the whole family!
Parent Planning Meetings:
When: Typically the 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30 - 8:15. Please see the meeting schedule below.
Where: Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church, 8070 Rowan Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Why: These meetings plan the direction of the Pack.
Who: This meeting is optional, but parents are highly encouraged to attend.
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By now you should be playing the Orange Box on your system of choice, and if you've beaten Portal, you've heard the incredibly awesome song Jonathan Coulton wrote for the game. That's all I'll say about the little ditty to keep you from spoilers, and I'll probably already get screamed at by people who didn't want to know that the ending credits have music. If you'd like to hear the song alone and you have the PC version of the game, it's pretty easy to grab from your Portal install. Simply...
- Grab a program called gcfscape, and install
- Using that program, navigate to Program Files/Steam/SteamApps
- Open the portal content.gcf file
- The file can be found under Portal/Sound/Music and the song is called portal_still_alive.mp3
Enjoy! My only warning is that you should beat the game before listening to the song; it contains light spoilers, and the whole thing works much better with the end credit sequence. This is to enjoy later, at your leisure.
Portal is a great game, and Jonathan Coulton's song only makes it better.


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VanirMC is a new Pixelmon server. We use Pixelmon Reforged. We have 8 Gyms, Elite4, and a Champion. The Elite4 and Champion will be decided by Tournaments. The gyms are still in the making but we have a couple out. We have friendly and helpful staff.
Our online stuff:
IP: vanirmc.us.to:25515
Discord: https://discord.gg/Cr8wHZg
Website: https://vanirmc.enjin.com/
Gyms (and how to apply):
To apply for Helper go here: https://vanirmc.enjin.com/forum/m/45214 ... um/8541379
To apply for Gym-Leader go here: https://vanirmc.enjin.com/forum/m/45214 ... um/9020767
To apply for Sub-Leader go here: https://vanirmc.enjin.com/forum/m/45214 ... um/9020768
1. Grass Gym
LvL Cap: 20
Party Size: 3
2. Rock Gym
LvL Cap: 30
Party Size: 3
3. Water Gym
LvL Cap: 35
Party Size: 4
4. Flying Gym
LvL Cap: 40
Party Size: 4
5. Fire Gym
LvL Cap: 50
Party Size: 5
6. Ghost Gym
LvL Cap: 60
Party Size: 6
7. Ice Gym
LvL Cap: 65
Party Size: 6
8. Dragon Gym
LvL Cap: 70
Party Size: 6
Gym-Leader teams will not be usable outside of Gym battles. If a Gym-Leader or Sub-Leader does this please report them immediately. These teams are made by the Gym-Leaders but they do not work for them in-game. I spawn in the teams for them. If you do not receive a badge please contact the Gym-Leader as soon as possible to ask for it. You may only challenge a Gym-Leader or Sub-Leader 3 times a day unless they will allow you to keep battling them after that.


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Vancouver 2010 Olympics: Top 10 Ethnic Specialties
In the run up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver food blogger Melody Fury (Gourmet Fury) is dropping by to guide travelers to the city's hidden gems in a series of Top 10 Local Recommendations. These locations are easily accessible from Downtown (within walking distance or by public transit). The recommendations boast of the unique, international delights that this beautiful sea-to-sky city offers. —The Mgmt.
Vancouver is a proudly multicultural city and we lovingly embrace our diverse culinary scene. Surrounded by a wide spectrum of ethnic cuisines, YVR foodies have distinguishing palettes and can spot imitations from a mile away.
Let me show you how to eat your way around the World this Olympic in our Top 10 Ethnic Specialties.
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1. Cambodian/ Vietnamese: Line-ups won't keep diners away from the remarkable South Asian dishes. Signature favorites include the Marinated Butter Beef (cilantro-topped rare beef marinated in garlic oil and vinegar) and the Spicy Garlic Squid with a pepper lime dipping sauce. Anthony Bourdain says this is the most authentic place outside of Cambodia! Phnom Penh: Chinatown, 244 E. Georgia Street (map)
2. Dim Sum: Any decent Vancouverite will make sure you have dim sum at least once, especially since we've been crowned as the world's best Chinese food destination by Conde Nast. There are countless choices around so let me suggest a renowned restaurant that's close to the skytrain station. True foodies will take the Canada Line to Richmond, our modern Chinese food central. Kirin: City Square/ Cambie, 555 W. 12th Avenue (map)
3. Izakaya: This dining style originates from Japan where tapas-sized dishes accompany beer and sake after a hard day's work. Quick-paced izakaya joints are extremely popular in the 604. There are many fantastic spots to choose from but if I had to pick just one, it'd be Kingyo. Or for a variation, try Zakkushi's tasty skewers, grilled to order over charcoal.Kingyo: West End, 871 Denman Street (map). Zakkushi: West End, 823 Denman Street (map)
4. East Indian: Having a large East Indian population means we're blessed with a variety of spicy food and vibrant desserts. I highly recommend taking a bus ride to Punjabi Market (South Main Street) for authentic flavors and great value. Here is a convenient downtown alternative. All India: 1256 Robson Street (map)
5. Latin American: Enjoy fresh and innovative Latin dishes in the heart of Gastown. Sip on yummy cocktails and nibble on tapas at this swanky spot. Their daily selection of ceviche, pulled duck taco, and maple chipotle glazed wild boar belly cannot be missed. Cobre: Gastown 52 Powell Street (map)
6. Malaysian/Singaporean: Tropical flavors are celebrated here in the form of delicious satays, sambal dishes, laksas, mees, and lots of seafood and vegetarian options. Don't miss their flaky and tender roti canai with a curry dipping sauce. Banana Leaf: 820 W. Broadway (map) and 1096 Denman Street (map)
7. Middle Eastern, Afghan - This casual, communal restaurant houses a refreshing, organic spin on Middle Eastern cuisine. Share a few platters and laughs with friends over their signature ginger chai. East is East: Kitsilano 3243 W Broadway (map)
8. Caribbean: This hip Main Street joint doesn't skimp on the jerk seasoning. Chill with a stiff tropical cocktail with a side of plantain chips on the road-side balcony or chowdown on their famous Bajan fried chicken and Calypso oxtail. The Reef: 4172 Main Street (map)
9. Korean: Open till daybreak, this successful family operation welcomes hungry clubbers. Studies show that a sizzling bowl of shortrib soup and a massive plate of japchae prevents hangovers in the morning. Of course, their large selection of comfort food is equally tasty for lunch and dinner. Jang Mo Jib: 1719 Robson Street (map)
10. Spanish: Pitchers of sangria and a tableful of traditional Spanish tapas will get any party started. Since 1971, this double-level restaurant is always packed with fun (and often rowdy) diners. Save room for the Flan Al Caramelo for dessert. La Bodega Restaurante & Tapa Bar: 1277 Howe Street (map)
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Kate Upton is the latest celebrity to get asked out by a stranger via YouTube, but this time it's not to a Marine Corps Ball — it's to prom! In a video first posted on March 16, high school senior Jake Davidson taped an elaborate and extremely thought-out invitation for the supermodel, 20, to join him at his May 23 prom.
The Southern Californian teen pulls out all the stops to get a yes from Upton, including doing push-ups in front of the camera, filming himself taking a shower and even telling her that her "Cat Daddy" video should won an Oscar for Best Short Film. Davidson says it's destiny since they both enjoy food and Sports Illustrated.
Boy Meets World's Danielle Fishel and more child stars all grown up!
Davidson only makes one notable mistake in his plea — he tries to call her "Katie."
Even though he can't dance, do you think Upton will accept his invite? Should she? Watch the full video and sound off below!


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Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has denied he has been in contact with Blackburn about the vacant managerial role at Ewood Park.
Solskjaer, who is currently the manager of Norwegian champions Molde, was believed to have expressed an interest in the position which became available following the resignation of Steve Kean last week.
Speaking this afternoon ahead of Molde's Europa League clash against Stuttgart, the 39-year-old denied he has been in touch with the npower Championship club.
"It's the same as always. Speculation." Solskjaer told reporters.
"We have gone up this path before and it is only speculation.
"It will happen when it happens, that I have to pick up the phone to (Molde owner) Kjell Inge Rokke regarding a job offer, but I have not spoken to Blackburn as yet.
"I can not say any more about Blackburn now. It speaks for itself that you don't have anything else to write about other than this."
Solskjaer is one of several candidates to have been linked with the job at Blackburn after Kean resigned, saying his position at the club had become "untenable".
The former United striker has enjoyed an impressive start to his managerial career after he guided Molde to their first Norwegian league title last season.
Solskjaer then turned down the opportunity to manage Barclays Premier League side Aston Villa in the summer and has since engineered another successful campaign for Molde, who are on the brink of defending their title.
Other people linked to the role at Blackburn include former Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster, ex-Swansea manager Paulo Sousa, former Blackburn captain Garry Flitcroft, Motherwell coach Stuart McCall, Alan Shearer and Roy Keane.
Rovers assistant coach Eric Black has been put in temporary charge of the team for the next two games - tonight's trip to the City Ground where they will face Nottingham Forest and Saturday's visit by Wolves - while owners Venky's take time to create a shortlist.
Yesterday, Blackburn's global advisor, Shebby Singh, said the club had been inundated with interest in the role.
He said: "Part of it is speculation, part of it is rumour - but at this moment in time we are being flooded.
"We have CVs coming in, it is not as bad a club as people make out - there is a lot of interest."


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I think I started writing when I was eight or nine, I am not sure which. When I leanred how to write stories I was hooked, I couldnt stop writing. Looking back they seem really lame, almost funny, but hey we all have to start somewhere right? I started taking writing as a serious career when I took Creative Writing in high school, and I havent stopped pushing onward since.
my inspiration...good question, I guess that I remembered reading a lot of a mystery books growing up that dealt with really childish mysteries and I always wanted to find a mystery writer who wrote more adult situation mysteries for kids. When I couldnt find any(with the exception of the Hardy boys series) I decided to create one myself, and so began the creation of characters, setting, and plot(all before I thought of writing as a career choice.) The characters in my book come from a combination of my school friends. None of the characters are created from one person. They are all little pieces of peoples characters.
I figured that kidnapping was a good adult topic that wouldnt cross lines with gruesomeness. Also ever mystery writer does a murder, to write another one would be over-killing an already over killed topic. Dont get me wrong, i love a good murder mystery, its just overdone is all. A kidnapping would also allow the group more leverage to find their own clues. In a murder the police would guard the crime scene too heavily.
Favorite color is green


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Vintage Red Primary Colors Ikat 15″ x 17″ Cushion
axent: Uzbek
A dear family friend is a textiles wholesaler who goes on buying trips to Central Asia once a month and comes back to New York with piles of fabulous rugs and throw pillows for his clients (some of which are BIG names in interior design retail). But before anyone else gets to see the new inventory, we swoop in and pick out the coolest pieces for YOU. Mwah-haha! Aren't you glad we use our powers for good?
One of a kind vintage cushion. Only 1 in stock. One-sided with red back. Concealed zipper.
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Paulo Coelho On SOPA: 'Pirates Of The World, Unite And Pirate Everything I've Ever Written!'
from the it's-good-to-share dept
We've written about the hugely-successful Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho many times before, because he is a great example of an artist embracing piracy as a boon not a bane. So it's great to see him offering his thoughts on SOPA:
I have nothing against people earning money from their books; that's how I make my living.
He then goes on to address two common objections to this attitude: that's he's rich enough to distribute books for free, and that other artists need money to live. To the first, he points out that being rich means he could have stopped writing years ago. He keeps on creating for the same reason that he started when he was unknown and poor: "because it gives me pleasure and gives meaning to my existence." To the second point, he writes:
But look at what's happening now. Stop Online Piracy Act (S.O.P.A) may disrupt internet. This is a REAL DANGER, not only for Americans, but for all of us, as the law – if approved – will affect the whole planet.
And how do I feel about this?
As an author, I should be defending 'intellectual property', but I'm not.
Pirates of the world, unite and pirate everything I've ever written!
'Pirating' can act as an introduction to an artist's work. If you like his or her idea, then you will want to have it in your house; a good idea doesn't need protection.
Those pushing SOPA and PIPA should read what this world-famous artist writes about piracy -- and maybe even try some of his novels, too. After all, they could not only download them for free, but they could do so without looking hypocritical.
The rest is either greed or ignorance
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The Eli's Cheesecake legacy thrives.
Marc Schulman is the ultimate Chicago food industry veteran. He's perhaps the largest cream cheese buyer this side of the Mississippi (a must if you're going to churn out 15,000 cheesecakes a day). And having a knack for mass production with a heart as big as the giant slice of cheesecake I couldn't help but indulge in during our interview, Mr. Schulman is one of my all-time favorite foodies.
How did Eli's Cheesecake begin?
It was the dream of my father, Eli Schulman, who started with Eli's The Place For Steak, a steakhouse on Chicago Avenue. He was a great restaurateur/host, but he always dreamt of creating a signature dish that could be sold outside the restaurant. It was at the first Taste of Chicago where Eli's Cheesecake made its debut. We then evolved into an independent company and, over time, grew as both our distributions and product offerings grew.
How many cheesecakes do you sell a day?
About 15,000. So we have about 200,000-300,000 servings daily. It adds up. And the distribution could go as far as Russia and Saudi Arabia; we do a lot of big business in London.
What's the key to continued success?
Growing up in a family that was really passionate about quality and service, it's about serving our customers – working with them and being creative. Also, growing up in the restaurant business you become very appreciative of the dishwasher and bus boy. We try to run a business where everyone is really important.
You're very popular among local celebrities, too!
In 1985 when the Bears went to the Super Bowl, Harold Washington said, 'We have Chicago hot hogs, deep dish pizza and Eli's Cheesecake.' And it was the first time we became national. So it's been a lot of fun. We've also done the mayor's birthday cake for him for the last three years.
Favorite part of your job?
Seeing customers, talking about my dad and his heritage. I wear the watch Frank Sinatra gave him. It's a great legacy. My dad, a child of immigrants, was born in 1910. Here we are 103 years later telling his story, and I get to work with really smart, dedicated people.
Who inspires you?
My parents and the people I work with. And great people in my life like [former] Governor James Thompson and Tony Valukas, whom I worked for as a lawyer. I've been very fortunate. Chicago's a great place; people cheer you on.
Best advice you've received?
A few things that had to deal with cash flow. I forgot what the saying is, something like, 'Cash is more important than your mother.' I don't know that I'd put it at that level, but I think businesses work when you're in it for the long-term. And, too often, we look at businesses very transactionally. You're going to have good years and bad ones, but the question is 'will you be long-term?'
Where do you dine most?
I'm attracted to hotel dining rooms, whether it's at The Peninsula Chicago, NoMi Kitchen [at Park Hyatt Chicago] or the Ritz-Carlton Chicago dining room.
Favorite hidden gem?
Growing up, my dad worked six days a week. But then one night Richard J. Daley came in and he wasn't here, so he then worked seven days. Whenever we did go out, we always went to Kow Kow Restaurant in Lincolnwood.
Craziest customer experience?
We've had people drive a day, overnight, to get cheesecake or come for our sales. We've had some incredible fans.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Crain's Chicago Business just featured the 23rd anniversary of '40 under 40,' and I was in the first group, which had Oprah Winfrey, David Axelrod, John Rogers, Linda Johnson Rice and me. I was doing the same thing I was doing 23 years ago. So I hope I'm doing the same thing I'm doing now.


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Can you trace your love of music back to your childhood? Can you remember that ONE SPECIAL composition that started your life-long affair with great music?
I'm not sure I can limit it to just one, but if I had to list the top three pieces I heard in high school that made my fascination with classical music soar to a new level, Arnold Schoenberg's Transfigured Night would certainly be on that list. My high school chorus teacher played us a recording of it. I remember sitting in the chorus room (during free periods) and listening to Transfigured Night over and over and over again. (Hey, cut me some slack…I was 17, and that's what geeky 17-year olds do when exposed to the ultimate in romantic music.)
Schoenberg is best known as the inventor of the 12-tone technique of composition, or as some classical music fans think of it, the "run for the hills, Schoenberg is on the program" style of music. Transfigured Night or Verklärte Nacht is not part of this school. It was one of Schoenberg's earliest compositions and it comes straight out of the Wagner/Strauss/Mahler tradition. Or, in other words, this is from the last great gasp of the romantic era. It is based on an emotional poem by Richard Dehmel. It was also inspired by the sister of his composition teacher. Schoenberg met Mathilde von Zemlinsky and then wrote this piece three weeks later. They eventually married. How's that for romanticism? Here is the poem, in an English translation by Mary Whittall:
Two people are walking through a bare, cold wood;
the moon keeps pace with them and draws their gaze.
The moon moves along above tall oak trees,
there is no wisp of cloud to obscure the radiance
to which the black, jagged tips reach up.
A woman's voice speaks:
"I am carrying a child, and not by you.
I am walking here with you in a state of sin.
I have offended grievously against myself.
I despaired of happiness,
and yet I still felt a grievous longing
for life's fullness, for a mother's joys
and duties; and so I sinned,
and so I yielded, shuddering, my sex
to the embrace of a stranger,
and even thought myself blessed.
Now life has taken its revenge,
and I have met you, met you."
She walks on, stumbling.
She looks up; the moon keeps pace.
Her dark gaze drowns in light.
A man's voice speaks:
"Do not let the child you have conceived
be a burden on your soul.
Look, how brightly the universe shines!
Splendour falls on everything around,
you are voyaging with me on a cold sea,
but there is the glow of an inner warmth
from you in me, from me in you.
That warmth will transfigure the stranger's child,
and you bear it me, begot by me.
You have transfused me with splendour,
you have made a child of me."
He puts an arm about her strong hips.
Their breath embraces in the air.
Two people walk on through the high, bright night.
In today's era of Tiger Woods/Sandra Bullock scandals, this romantic view is almost hard to comprehend. But, Schoenberg (1874-1951) wrote this in 1899 during the expressionist movement in Germany. The expressionists were very interested in the self-conscious. An example of a famous expressionist painting is The Scream by Charles Munch and the novels of Franz Kafka are often called expressionist.
I've been waiting all season long for this concert and it is just two weeks away! So, please put April 8, 9 or 11 on your MUST SEE calendar. Or better yet, put all three dates on that calendar. This is the kind of piece that you need to wallow in and hear three times in four days to really get the full effect.
Camerata San Antonio
April 8, 9 and 11, 2010
Schoenberg: Transfigured Night
Brahms: Sextet in G Major, Op. 36
Ertan Torgul & Kimberly Torgul, violins
Emily Freudigman & Lauren Magnus, violas
Kenneth Freudigman & David Mollenauer, celli
Kerrville on 4/8/2010 @ 7:30 at 800 E Jefferson
Boerne on 4/9/2010 @ 7:30 at 205 E. James
San Antonio on 4/11/2010 @ 3:00 at 230 E. Travis
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Jeff wrote:The reflex is an only child he's waiting by the park.
The reflex is in charge of finding treasure in the dark.
And watching over lucky clover isn't that bizarre?
Every little thing the reflex does
Leaves you answered with a question mark.
Never did like that particular tune, although a bunch of songs from their catalog belong in the "guilty pleasures" category from my youth . . . .


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Posted by Bel
from Spiral Garden
Have you heard about how much trouble honeybees are in? Bees aren't just a means to obtaining honey, bees are actually responsible for the pollination of most plants which provide food for us. They play a vital role in the survival of our society!
Bees face many challenges, and beekeepers can help increase healthy honeybee populations. In pesticide-free areas especially, even if you don't want to be a beekeeper, you might like to offer some of your land (or rooftop even) for someone else's hives. As well as producing honey, having bees on site helps increase the productivity of gardens, farms and orchards.
For awhile we have wanted to have our own bee hives. As well as pasture land, we have rainforest, a large mixed orchard, a macadamia grove, wild food and flower gardens and numerous wind/privacy breaks of native trees. We have had some hives here for a few years that belong to someone else, but for various reasons we decided to learn more about the honey bee business ourselves...
First I got a few library books, which explained some basic beekeeping info. We still had many questions, though, so we asked a friend for advice. He is part of a beekeeping club locally and was a wealth of info. We asked more people we knew with hives and got some conflicting information, but also a lot of local knowledge. We found out what we'd need to buy, and what we could borrow.
Some equipment we bought through our friend in the beekeeping club, and some we bought online. We did look for local secondhand items, but there was nothing around. It cost us about $900 to buy a full suit, tools (lever, smoker, brush, uncapping comb), two brood boxes (the bottom box where the Queen lives and babies bees are made) and two top boxes (where the honey for us is made and retreived). There's also frames, wax sheets (to speed the process up), a queen excluder and possibly more bits and pieces I haven't noticed! It was quite an investment, but we hope that the money will be recouped in honey before too long. How fast the hives are filled with honey really depends on the weather. I've heard that locally, hives have filled more quickly in the past couple of months than they have in years. Weather events like cyclones affect honey collection around here. We have the advantage of the bees having multiple sources of food, so supply is affected less than with hives situated in a monoculture orchard, for example. Our permaculture-inspired property of course enjoys the benefits of having many thousands of bees here as well!
We have been doing a bit of maintenance on the hives which are here (with permission) now that we have a full bee-keeping suit and smoker. The colonies are strong, and the honey is a nice mixed blend - good news for us as we set up our first hives.
Below are a few resources we've found useful so far. I will post more of our honey journey once we've set up the hives!
Beekeepers' Associations (Australia)
Bee Facts
Become a Beekeeper *
* Check with your local department of agriculture or primary industries to find out about regulations and licences required where you live.