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I find classic movies very interesting, and have not watched nearly enough of them. I was delighted when a friend bought me Nothing Sacred, a 1937 comedy starring Carole Lombard.
The thing is, having watched it, I cannot review it in the classical sense. The tone and pacing and style of humor were completely different from modern movies. Trying to rate how good it is becomes an apples and oranges issue.
Instead, I thought I would talk about those apples-to-oranges issues. Cultural differences interest me, and 1937 vs 2014 is like two different countries. Ostensibly we share the same language, but the basic understandings have changed.
The first thing that struck me is that the movie is in color. I tried to find the setting to watch it in the original black and white, only to find out that it was filmed in Technicolor, which was invented in 1932. I really should have known that, but I didn't. It's a peculiar washed-out color, but it's color. I hadn't realized that films like Casablanca (1942) chose to be in black and white. Given the quality of the early Technicolor experience, that was probably for the best.
Racism tends to leap to the fore in old movies. A black actor (Troy Brown) had a major role, and while his picture in the opening credits was a classic fat-lipped negro stereotype, all of the actors were featured in similarly unflattering ways. I was deeply surprised to see him in the very first scene as a respected and respectable king from the mysterious Orient. No, not so much. Turned out he was a bumbling petty crook, with a thick 'Yessuh Massa' type accent, very friendly but not bright, cheerfully dishonest on the level of swaggering and singing as he stole a few flowers for his girlfriend from someone else's bouquet. Not only was he a racist stereotype, he was the stereotype of racist stereotypes. Also, notice that a very black man could believably pose to be an 'Oriental' ruler. Part of that was a joke, I'm sure, but it still reveals a deep 'Everything but Europe is the same' attitude.
Fair enough, this was a 30s film and that opinion of racism, however offensive we know it to be now, was normal. The subtlety that I thought really reflected the difference in racial attitudes came later. A model class of school children are featured briefly. They are clearly meant to represent the diversity of America, and even include two black children at the front. The rest, ranging from Tom Sawyer rough clothes to neat little suits, are different European descent stereotypes. I don't know enough of those old stereotypes to tell you who was who, but the camera lingered closely on different individuals of such wildly different clothing, facial shape, and hair type that this scene was clearly meant to celebrate American diversity.
The movie treats us to interesting internal USA stereotypes as well. A heavily used joke is that everyone in Vermont expects to be paid, even for being unhelpful. The lack of a telephone in the Vermont town we might expect from our modern concept of those days, and also horses being the only vehicles in this backwoods town. What I was not expecting is that it was a 'company town'. Everyone in town worked for one company, and was absolutely loyal, to the point of refusing to talk to outsiders. That's a concept that has almost disappeared in our time.
Carole Lombard as the choice of lead actress struck me with how much Hollywood tastes have changed. She had a delicate and beautiful face, but was as flat as a board. These days, bust size is much more important when Hollywood picks beautiful actresses. Advertisements for the movie feature a lot of close-ups of her face. Her beauty was clearly a selling point.
At the time, I was struck by how small the airplane they took to get to New York was. It didn't hit me until later that it had to be small. This movie was pre-WWII, and there were no jet planes.
New York's reputation for gaudy cynicism, corruption, and crowded streets has not changed in 80 years.
I have saved the most important issue for last. It is hard for me to be absolutely sure about any of these judgments, because the nature of comedy itself has changed. The humor in this movie was very sly. It was almost all about exaggerated representations of people or clever filming. The hostile Vermont townfolk refuse to speak in more than one word sentences. In one scene a very serious - even grim - conversation is held between two characters with a large potted plant between them, and for every line they have to lean forward to talk past it, then sit back. When the doctor goes on his ranting lectures, he leans forward a little more and a little more, gradually, until whoever he's yelling at has to push him back upright. Given the worst job in the newspaper building, the shamed lead sits at his desk as people back into his space to access drawers, or lean ladders right over him, dropping occasional files on his head. It's all continuous, with no sharp beats. Very unlike modern comedy.
I should have saved something clever for the end of this review, but I didn't. To sum up, I found Nothing Sacred very interesting and clever, but not exactly funny. Comedy has changed too much. I certainly enjoyed watching it.


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I don't know why but I tend to feel more responsible for things which happen around me even though I may not be responsible for it. May be I am not expressive about it. But some way or the other I would be worrying about it. It dates back even to my school days.
I still remember how I was worried about a guy, who did not receive his hall ticket for his 10th standard board exam from cbse even on the day before the exams were about to start. One thing was that, being his house mate, I was worried considering his academic record. And the other thing was that, I made the application entries for my whole batch in the applicant's roll list for the exam to be sent to cbse. I thought, may be I had committed some mistake while making entries. But luckily he was able to write the exam and after that he received his hall ticket.
I used to worry about the people with whom I share some of the best memories, because they studied with me and I used to help them a lot. Still they ended up waiting some time to get going into the post-school life. Two of them are in college and they are one of the popular people in their college. The other two, they would probably be millionaires by the time I start counting my own pennies. One more guy, he really deserves everything that he has achieved and probably more. He is someone, whom I look upon as a real inspiration. The way he conducted himself throughout the school life, and the merits with which he passed out, it really serves as a motivation to many people. He has the distinction of being the first 'real' amaravian to get into the NDA.
And I am amazed that they have not only managed to survive, but excel in some field or the other. Of course, I am not trying to underestimate them. But I am glad for them and my sincere appreciations to them. The thoughts of them spurs me on even now. And I wish that they achieve much more wonders as they leave their footprints in this world...
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I don't know why but I tend to feel more responsible for things which happen around me even though I may not be responsible for it. May be I am not expressive about it. But some way or the other I would be worrying about it. It dates back even to my school days.
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Almost a month since my last. I've managed to get past the dragon without getting burnt. At the same time, I dint miss an opportunity to grab some treasures on the way and am happy about it too. I guess a bit of luck and work paid off. But I am not counting my chickens yet. So fingers crossed…..
In the meantime, there has not been a shortage of things to keep me engaged. The dusk of the footballing season, IPL adding spice to them.
For two people to get on together well, similarity is not an essential component. When it comes to a group mission, it doesn't work that way. If people are not ready to accommodate the views of others, it becomes almost impossible to carry on. But being together for so many days, and still not understanding each other is what baffles me the most. I am intrigued by this because I cant find fault with anyone. And I wont try coercing. It is their choice to make. I do not want me to be the cause for which any decision is made as I have already enough of that burden on me. When the basis of a group is not there, then what is the use of being a part of it. I sincerely hope that atleast some effort is made to implement things which is already known. What is the use of education? I agree that it is very limited in the perspective of life. I hate to see things being done by people about whom I had a very different opinion. And I hate to see people never learning from their past.
And why is it that people do not get going till they are under fire. Ok.. I should not speak about it when I have been like that for long time. But, is trying to be prepared for war before it actually happens, a mistake. There is a limit between safely getting away from the dragon's fire and escaping with a close shave.


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David Jones expressed himself in a comfortable midfield performance against Arsenal.
Despite coming away from yesterday's game against Arsenal on the end of a 1-0 defeat, the 28-year-old was pleased with how comfortable Latics looked in the middle.
"It was a slightly different formation due to the injuries in defence and it was nice to be playing in a three man midfield in the centre.
"It helped us in having as much of the ball as we did and we maintained a lot of pressure which enabled us to get the ball forward and out to the wings with almost every move."
Jones himself made 61 out of 62 successful passes against Arsenal and was happy to be part of the midfield engine.
"I feel most comfortable in the middle and I think it brings out my natural instincts on the pitch and it allows for a bit of flair and creativity, as well as making sure we retain possession of the ball.
"It's good that we are getting a few players back from injury because we have had players out of position in a few games which is always a challenge.
"That has simply been down to the misfortune of the injury situation and you could see today how much more comfortable players were in their more natural positions."
The small margin of Mikel Arteta's penalty cost Latics the game despite Arsenal causing little danger throughout the game, something that Jones said was hard to take.
"It's tough to come away from the game with a defeat when you consider the way we played.
"We can take great heart from the performance because you expect Arsenal to have a lot more possession when you play them but, I think we controlled the game ourselves for long periods.
"We didn't try to force things from early on and we just kept the ball and drew Arsenal out until we could see the chance to go forward.
"The result obviously wasn't there but, if we can keep improving and get a good rhythm going then I'm sure the points will mount up."


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LetsHost.ie are an Irish hosting provider who power over 50,000 websites around the country. In business over 10 years, they are one of the largest hosts in the country and currently register approximately 20% of all .IE domains.
We sat down with Daragh MacLoughlin from LetsHost.ie to find out more about the company, the services they offer and the journey so far.
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LetsHost entered the Irish Market in 2005 after spotting an opportunity to shake things up amongst the existing hosting companies.
Where are you based and how many employees do you have?
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We offer the "bread and butter" hosting and domain registration services that the majority of customers will want in Ireland. Shared hosting for the SME all the way along to more complex private clouds and clustered deployments for more resource intensive applications. Working with agencies and developers is becoming a key part of our business and we are always looking to match solutions to our customer's needs regardless of the industry.
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Stop the Mission Beach Council Caravan Park going out to private tender.
This petition had 1,962 supporters
Leasing out the Mission Beach Cassowary Coast Council Caravan Park marks the end of one of the last remaining council run caravan parks on the Australian coast.
There was once a time when council run caravan parks all along the Australian coast, presented an opportunity for ordinary Australian families to enjoy an affordable beach holiday. That lifestyle has come under threat over the past 2 decades. Large retirement funds have been poured into the RV lifestyle and the caravan park industry has acted very opportunistically. With site fees, even just to pitch a tent, getting into the $50 plus per night region, affordable holidays for ordinary working Australians for are becoming a thing of the past.
With the Australian economy facing an uncertain future, this unique park, one of the last bastions of affordable coastal camping, will become just another overpriced caravan park, the likes of which an increasing number of Australians simply can't afford to use. This will be a huge blow to tourism in Mission Beach.
This park costs very little to run and yet has the potential to turnover $400K to $500K per annum as a budget caravan park. The margin, I'm sure, is healthy albeit not huge. However a Council's mandate is not just about margin. It's also about providing their rate payers with good services in return for their rates and upholding the cultural and environmental integrity of the region it serves.
The current caravan park management has done an excellent job of running it, as did the previous management who were there for several years, building up a great deal of return trade in the process. Trade based on a community made up of many familiar faces who migrate to the same spot for 3 months, year after year. this move is set to destroy a transitory community of good people, who are vital to the economy of a small coastal village.
If a lessee is going to pay an annual lease equalling or exceeding what the council already recoups from the park, they're going to have to put up site fees considerably. Let's face it; the council won't put it out to tender if it means recouping less than they currently do. The annual lease won't be cheap.
There's a high end caravan park directly across the road that has a significantly lower occupancy rate and a far more transient customer base. Higher priced parks are far less popular with people who stay in one place for extended periods. A privately leased Council Park will struggle to sustain current occupancy levels with higher site fees. Charging higher site fees would not be economically viable without significant refurbishment. As a refurbished private enterprise, it will compete directly with the park across the road. This will result not only in the park being significantly less viable, but it will also be a blow to other Mission Beach businesses that currently enjoy significant trade from the council caravan park. Businesses that also pay rates to The Cassowary Coast Regional Council.
By creating a business based on a somewhat more transient customer base, consisting of more visitors who stay for much shorter periods, caravan movements in an out of Mission Beach could be increased significantly during the peak tourist season. This presents an increased traffic threat to the critically endangered Cassowaries for which Mission beach is known and from which the council takes it's name. It seems somewhat negligent that a council could make such a decision without careful environmental considerations and consultation.
Many visitors come to Mission Beach just because of the park and it's reasonable weekly rates. I for instance, spend my permitted 3 months at the park each year. I barely move from the village during that time and as a result, put around $8,000 into the local economy.
The park is full for 4 months of the year, with scores of other people doing the same. That constitutes at least $400,000 going into the pockets of council rate paying businesses over just 4 months of the year. Outside of the main tourist season, the park is popular with the overseas campervan hire tourists. That's a sector that very much props up the Adventure activity industry in Mission beach. A very large contributor to the local economy.
The park is one of the few on the FNQ coast that provides budget accommodation to overseas van hire tourists; Australia's biggest foreign tourism sector. Neither budget accommodation or adventure tourism alone ensures that Mission Beach enjoys a steady flow of tourism. It's a symbiosis between the two. If the dynamic of the park changes, it will attract tourism of a far more transient nature. Transient visitors do NOT consistently pour money into the wider local economy, partly because they spend a greater portion of their daily budget on accommodation; not on groceries, not on fishing charters, not on fuel, not on sky diving, not on bait and tackle, not on white water rafting. They invariably stay for shorter periods of time and bring supplies with them.
This is a very short sighted decision by a council that I always thought excelled in taking a fairly unique and open minded approach to tourism.
Not only is it a case of cutting one's nose off to spite one's face, it's also a case of cutting income from other businesses that pay rates.
The park is currently very well managed under the existing arrangement and there's no necessity for significant change. The council simply needs to refurbish existing amenities and put a small portacabin style bock at the northern end of the park. If CCRC made that small investment and contracted somebody to market the park and develop plans to diversify, it could remain a public asset for many years to come.
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HOUSTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - U.S. shale oil producer EOG Resources on Tuesday warned of a non-cash loss of $52.1 million in the third quarter on commodity derivative contracts in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Houston-based company attributed the hit to a difference between its realized price for crude oil and natural gas sales during the quarter, and the prices due at NYMEX delivery locations.
Benchmark crude prices averaged $69.50 a barrel during the quarter, EOG said in the filing. It hedged 134,000 barrels per day, or about 35 percent of its prior period's production, at roughly $60 a barrel.
Analysts still anticipate EOG to report a profit of $1.48 per share in the third quarter compared with a profit of 19 cents in the same quarter last year, according to Refinitiv I/B/E/S.
Losses from hedging contracts will be prevalent in the third quarter across the shale oil and gas industry, said Ben Montalbano, co-founder of Denver based analytics firm PetroNerds.
"This is probably one of the less severe numbers you'll see this quarter. A lot of their peers have hedged a larger portion of production and done so at a lower price," he said.
For the roughly 40 companies PetroNerds tracks, the aggregate of swaps and collars were under $60 a barrel, he added.
Last quarter, several producers, including Devon Energy Corp , Anadarko Petroleum Corp and Pioneer Natural Resources, reported losses after missing bets on oil prices. Then, many had hedged around $55 a barrel, but were burned when oil climbed to more than $70 a barrel. (Reporting by Liz Hampton Editing by James Dalgleish)


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Jonathan Lopes is a renowned artist who works within the medium of LEGO bricks. He focuses on a variety of genres including urban landscapes, conceptual art, and life-sized sculptures and is well known for his realistic and gritty urban scenes. Lopes' work has been likened to the Ashcan School artistic movement. His debut work, NEW YORK CITY BRICK BY BRICK, is an exploration of the architecture and history of New York City through the medium of LEGO® bricks, highlighting iconic structures such as the Flatiron Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal, brownstones, fire houses, and more, unlocking techniques that can help builders of all ages (Abrams Image, May 2019). Jonathan also has an exhibit of his work visiting cities through-out the United States and he gives presentations on his creative process within this unique artistic medium at each venue.Author Website
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We were invited to the opening performance of 'How to Catch A Star' yesterday, performed by the Blunderbus Theatre Company from the UK – and it was bundle of fun from start to finish!
The fun started as we were all getting seated in the theatre before the start of the show. The cast members were already mingling with the kids in the audience, charming each one and learning their names in order to give them a special starry moment by calling out to them during the performance.
Imagine J's delight when Boy pointed towards him during the show and called him a 'Lucky Star'! J's big beaming smile was priceless!
Both J and Little E were absolutely captivated by the adventures of Boy (played by Ben Sbuttoni) and the Invisible Starkeepers, Ariel and Aurora, (played by Emma Hilts and Katie Burchett), as they traipsed across the sea, land, and even outer space on a quest to find a starry friend.
Ben, Emma (who plays the ukulele during the show) and Katie (with her clarinet) had us all giggling with delight with their fun antics and expressive vocal sound effects, adding life to the storytelling which was accomplished using vibrantly coloured Oliver Jeffers-inspired props and puppets. You can really tell from their physicality and energy that the cast members have a real enthusiasm for bringing the magic of theatre to children! (Read my interview with lead actor Ben Sbuttoni here).
The interactive segments during the show are really great for wiggly little preschoolers – but watch out for some light showers during the early and mid-sections of the play. Little E was squealing with laughter during these moments, whilst J took cover underneath his own seat! (The auntie sitting in front of us even got out a handkerchief, knotted at each corner to make a makeshift umbrella-hat, old school style!)
After the show, the cast members met us all outside for a very quick meet-and-greet…and all the children received stickers and balloons to bring home. What a wonderful end to a really magical afternoon!
'How to Catch a Star' will be showing from 24-27 April 2014 at the SOTA (School of The Arts) Drama Theatre and tickets are available at Sistic. There are still plenty of tickets left, but I hear that they are selling out pretty fast – so grab yours quick before they are all gone!


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New Herpetosure invasive weed membrane range launched
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A new range of membranes designed to control invasive weeds – predominately Japanese Knotweed – has been launched today by Herpetosure, the national ecological contractor.
Herpetosure Membranes come in various widths in 0.75 mm and 1 mm gauge. They are suitable for the control of Japanese Knotweed, Horse Tail and other invasive weeds and are available across the country from this week.
James Tyers, Manager of Herpetosure Invasive Solutions Ltd, says: 'Our new membranes have been added to our ecological product range in response to increased demand from the construction industry over the last year. Use of membranes is much more cost effective than digging up the weeds and taking it to landfill and many developers are finding that membrane is the best and quickest solution.'
'Installing membrane to control Japanese Knotweed, for example, can be carried out in days at a fraction of the time and cost of 'dig and dump'. Where conditions allow, the Knotweed can be encapsulated in the membrane or sealed in by the material.'
Made from lldpe, the Herpetosure membranes can be delivered as a complete roll or cut to the size requested by customers. Delivery times are 3 to 5 working days to most parts of the UK.
Herpetosure Invasive Solutions has installed membrane at dozens of sites, including on railway land, housing, school and industrial developments, over the last year. It is best suited for use where land will not be disturbed or where the contaminated soil can be re-located on the site and buried encapsulated in the material.
Further information on the new range of membrane is available on the www.jknotweed.com website or by contacting either James Tyers or Simon York on 01664 444660.
Notes for Editors
Herpetosure is a member of the Three Shires Group and specializes in supplying Great Crested Newt, reptile and other amphibian fencing – either supply only or supply and fit – and other products including bat and bird boxes and the control of invasive weeds nationwide.
Contacts: James Tyers – Mobile 07970 925305
Simon York – Mobile 07535 688416


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The overall housing provident fund of Guangxi runs smoothly in the first half of 2017, with steady increase in deposit coverage and collection amount, slight increase in withdrawal amount and loan amount, and continual increase in individual housing loan rate.
In the first half year, the withdrawal of housing provident fund for housing consumption of the whole region reaches 9.603 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 2.32% and decrease of 49.02 percentage points in increase amplitude; the withdrawal of housing consumption accounts for 79.84% of the total, with a year-on-year increase of 0.35 percentage point.
Besides, 11.956 billion yuan has been issued to 35.1 thousand households, with a year-on-year increase of 5.41% and a decrease of 7.06% respectively. The per capita household loan amount reaches 340.5 thousand yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 40.3 thousand yuan and 13.42%.
In addition, the use rate of housing provident fund of the whole region increasingly rises; the individual loan rate reaches 85.62%, with a year-on-year increase of 6.84 percentage points.


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Current timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, UTC-03:00 change timezone
Moon (Aries) Conjunction Venus (Aries)
You might be in a tender mood. The relationship with your mother is close – a harmonious connection – towards artistic talents are obvious.
Mercury (Aries) Square Pluto (Capricorn)
The dynamic and strained square between Mercury and Pluto mingles with the throughout positive influence between Mercury and Mars. Both sides are obvious and perceptible. Characteristics of this constellation spell waywardness and self-will. Perhaps you overestimate your personal preferences. Overeagerness could release errors and action slips.
Moon (Aries) Square Saturn (Capricorn)
Obstacles and restraint could appear – combined with melancholy and unhappiness. Regarding relationship you might be no good choice at the moment…
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I consider it an honor and privilege to serve as interim president of Creighton University as we await the official arrival of our 25th president, Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., on July 1.
And its given me a new appreciation for the work and the hectic schedule of our recently retired president, Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., who stepped down Jan. 20 due to health concerns.
Creighton University owes a great deal of thanks to Fr. Lannon, who accomplished much in his short three-plus years in office. Through his leadership, vision and collaboration, we are on a strategic course that is having a profound impact on the University and will continue to guide us for years to come. We wish Fr. Lannon Godspeed in his departure.
I also want to express my gratefulness to the Board of Trustees, the Presidential Search Committee and the entire Creighton community alumni, students, faculty and staff for their efforts in helping select a new president.
It was a thoughtful, engaging and in-depth process. I specifically would like to thank Bruce Rohde, BSBA71, JD73, and Richard Kizer, BSBA71, JD73, for their leadership as co-chairs of the search committee.
Through our careful and extensive deliberations, I believe we have made an excellent choice with the selection of Fr. Hendrickson. He is bright, personable, a good listener and very enthusiastic about his new role. I believe he will be a perfect fit for Creighton.
I know the Creighton community will join me in giving Fr. Hendrickson a warm welcome when he officially arrives in July. In the meantime, Creighton University continues to excel.
For the second consecutive year and the fourth time in seven years, we have another Nebraska Professor of the Year in Greg Zacharias, Ph.D., professor of English.
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked several of our online programs among the top 20 in the nation in their respective categories.
We are developing new and innovative programs such as our online Masters in Leadership, bachelors degree in Healthy Lifestyle Management and a joint occupational therapy doctoral degree with Regis University in Denver. And the list goes on.
Finally, I want to thank the Creighton community for your support and encouragement in my interim role. In my 11 years as dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, I have found Creighton to be a supportive and innovative campus. We are a great University, and our future is bright.
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text: Article Summaries for February–March 2019 Psychosomatic Medicine, Volume 81, Issue 2Psychosomatic Medicine: February/March 2019 - Volume 81 - Issue 2 - p 111 doi: 10.1097/PSY.0000000000000670 IN THIS ISSUE Free Article MetricsMetrics A new Special Series, "Clinical Applications in Psychosomatic Medicine," is launched in this issue of the journal. The Guest Editors of the series discuss the rationale and goals of this Special Series in an introductory editorial. Psychosomatic Medicine is now taking new submissions for this new Special Series at the journal's manuscript website. Pages 112–113; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000657 The first article in the new Special Series on Clinical Applications in Psychosomatic Medicine is on the topic of chronic pain, a significant health problem which is increasing in prevalence. Dr. Mark A. Lumley and Dr. Howard Schubiner examine leading evidence-based psychological therapies for chronic pain. The authors propose an integrative treatment approach consisting of a progression of interventions to achieve pain reduction: tailored pain neuroscience education, cognitive and mindfulness skills to decrease the pain danger-alarm mechanism, behavioral engagement in avoided painful and other feared activities, emotional awareness and expression to reverse avoidance and overcome trauma or psychological conflict, and adaptive communication to decrease interpersonal stress. Pages 114–124; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000654 The biopsychosocial model is foundational in current psychosomatic medicine, and the biological mechanisms accounting for psychological and social factors in health and disease require a solid theoretical framework. Smith et al. draw upon recent advances in computational neuroscience and embodied cognition to propose an evidence-based and theoretically sophisticated mechanistic model that is capable of organically integrating biopsychosocial processes. Pages 125–145; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000661 Imaging studies in adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have shown both morphological and resting state functional connectivity alterations related to cortical modulation of sensory processing. Bhatt et al. investigated analogous differences in children, comparing gray matter volume and resting state functional connectivity between girls with IBS and healthy controls, and testing the correlation between brain metrics and laboratory-based pain thresholds. Girls with IBS had lower gray matter volume in the prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia, and anterior mid-cingulate, as well as altered functional connectivity between multiple brain networks, suggesting that structural changes related to IBS occur early in brain development. Pages 146–154; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000655 Recognizing facial emotion expressions is a fundamental socio-cognitive process, influencing interpersonal functioning, and growing evidence suggests impairments in facial emotion recognition are present in various disorders. Wyssen et al. used a computer-based emotion recognition test to study the ability of adults to distinguish six basic emotions. Detection of fear, anger, disgust, happiness, sadness, and surprise was assessed in patients with eating disorders, patients with mental disorders, and healthy controls. Contrary to expectations, basic emotion recognition abilities were similar across the three groups. Basic facial emotion recognition processes may therefore be intact in patients with eating and mental disorders, but misinterpretation of emotional cues at higher levels of cognitive processing might contribute to problems with emotion regulation. Pages 155–164; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000664 In patients with non-metastatic breast cancer, psychoeducational interventions may reduce distress and modulate the immune system. In a pilot randomized trial in patients who had undergone surgery for breast cancer, Stanzer et al. showed that the "Learning to Live with Cancer" program significantly reduced anxiety scores and was associated with a decline in the number of initially elevated number of T-regulatory cells. The reduction in anxiety was correlated with the decline of T-regulatory cells, which is relevant to the biology of cancer progression. Pages 165–175; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000656 Depressive symptoms and major depression predict cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors in adulthood. Evidence regarding the role of depression in the early development of CVD risk in youth is minimal. Matthews et al. evaluated the prospective relationship between depressive symptoms in childhood and adolescence and cardiovascular risk factors in men in their thirties. Early life depressive symptoms predicted health behaviors in adulthood but not the metabolic syndrome or biological markers of inflammation. Future research is needed to examine prospective associations at later life stages. Pages 176–183; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000652 Saleem et al. assessed the reactive hyperemia index (RHI), a novel measurement of microvascular endothelial function, as a predictor of cognition in patients with coronary artery disease who were in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Lower RHI was associated with poorer memory at baseline, and an increase in RHI was associated with improvements in overall cognition and processing speed over the course of cardiac rehabilitation. RHI may be a clinically useful predictor of cognitive change in patients with coronary artery disease. Pages 184–191; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000651 Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) for circulatory support until heart transplant or as destination therapy for patients with end-stage heart failure are increasingly used. However, LVADs result in substantial patient burden and mortality rates in patients with LVADs are high. Modica et al. assessed coping styles, quality of life, and mood in rehabilitation patients after LVAD implant. Results indicate that after discharge from cardiac rehabilitation, one third showed a profile characterized by worse perceived quality of life, mood disorders, and dysfunctional coping that is associated with long-term mortality. These factors are potential targets for intensive post-LVAD support. Pages 192–199; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000658 Chen et al. investigated the diurnal cortisol profiles of children who use shift-and-persist coping strategies. The shift-and-persist strategy involves accommodation to stressors by shifting cognitive and emotional coping styles depending on the situational demands and persisting through adversity via orientation to the future. Higher levels of shift-and-persist were associated with higher cortisol at awakening and a steeper daily cortisol decline. The findings demonstrate that shift-and-persist, considered as one variable, is associated with healthier diurnal cortisol profiles among socioeconomically disadvantaged children. Pages 200–208; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000659 With data from a long-running birth cohort study in a rural community, Tindula et al. examined the relationship of home environment and obesity. They uncovered significant associations in protective social and home factors and maternal depressive symptoms with the fat-cell hormone adiponectin in children at ages 5, 9, and 14. The findings suggest that better home environment and maternal mental health scores are related to more favorable profiles of biological factors relevant to obesity. Pages 209–219; http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000663Copyright © 2019 by American Psychosomatic Society


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In a mesmerizing extravaganza of fire and ice, physical prowess and spectacle, the annual opening ceremony of a Big Bear Lake New Year's Eve is the Snow Summit Ski Resort Torchlight Parade. Leaving in their wake a fiery procession casting radiant ruby against an alabaster background viewable from almost anywhere in the Valley, hundreds of skiers and snowboarders carrying blazing fire sticks careen down the slopes of the Snow Summit Ski Resort dazzling spectators with what many say appears to be a sizzling serpent arrogantly snaking its way from peak to base down the mountain.
The salutation, a fond remembrance to Father Time and a resounding welcome to Baby Time, takes place this year between 7 and 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 31.
Following the parade, the ski resort is host to a VIP party with carnival performers, kids' activities, live entertainment and much more. For more information on the New Year's Eve being hosted by the Bear Mountain Ski Resorts, visit www.bigbearmountainresorts.com.
That pageant also announces that Big Bear is open and ready to party. Make no mistake, while Big Bear appears a quaint mountain village filled with all the right notes of holiday Americana during the day, when the sun goes down the Village puts on its party hat and plays hard well after the celebratory toast is offered and kisses are shared.
There are many world-class eateries offering special holiday fare, and nightlife can literally be found on almost every street and corner. Bands play long into the New Year, horns sound and the lilt of laughter and song saturates the heavens.
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The hardest part about being you is that quite frankly, you're not that unique. In the grand scheme of things, we're all really quite alike.
What I mean is, we live and think alike…we struggle with the same things. You spend a lot of time trying to fit in and you ignore your uniqueness. Keep doing that and it will cost you your life.
Your humblest hour
I don't want to offer formulas and junk like that. I don't want to cheapen what it means to be a lover of style. Because for me style is an art form. How can I double down on the most important things to me? How can I create art like Man Repeller, where I don't really care what people think per se but have a strong sense of what I stand for.
How am I supposed to handle the sameness all around me? I want to stand out from the crowd but Lord, sometimes I don't know how. I look at people like Jenny Mustard and Casey Neistat who are so unashamedly themselves. I want to be like that.
I so want to be like that.
My values are this. I want to stop looking around at what everyone else is doing and focus on what matters most to me. Yes, it's style but it's also the substance behind style. I don't want to do this for some marketing thing. I don't want to be known for something that doesn't, in the end, make me proud. You know? What's the point of that?
I have a quote in the front of my journal by JM Barrie the author of Peter Pan.
The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story and writes another, and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it.
This quote terrifies me in a good way. About a year ago I felt the nudge in my life that something wasn't quite right. That perhaps I was on the wrong path. I was pursuing health coaching at the time and although I loved health and wellness and still do, it wasn't the thing that really felt like a career to me. It didn't feel like my calling. It felt forced.
So I boldly asked for help from my mastermind group and they helped me arrive at the conclusion that following art and style was my real heart's desire. I loved it and wanted nothing more than to live and breathe it and to share that knowledge and passion with anyone who wanted my help.
But lately, I've been feeling that nudge again. I keep asking myself, "What am I doing? And who am I doing it for? Am I really happy with how I'm spending my time?"
The thoughts of another year on the downhill slide to completion lead me to take an inventory. This is healthy when done with hope and openness. Just like any business would take a quarterly or monthly inventory, I think it's really smart to take a personal inventory of your own life.
Not only did a friend's recent success and an acquaintances stint in France get my mind jogging, but also the loss of a connection I thought I had to a mentor, got me questioning what I am really creating, how I'm really living, and how do I want to spend the rest of my life.
What inspires you?
I mean what really, truly grabs your guts and makes you hold your breath? Do you ever let yourself be inspired like that? Do you ever let yourself feel the pain of loving something so much it actually makes you clutch your chest?
Being inspired is a joy of life. It's a gift. You have to let yourself feel something, love something and appreciate it with glee. Fall for something beautiful, like you're falling in love…hard. Develop a mad crush on it.
Collect these things…somewhere, anywhere. I use every means I can to collect these tidbits of inspiration. Of course, there's my journal. Then there's technology like saving images to my phone, pinning things on Pinterest, collecting books and magazines, capturing stills from movies I love, and bookmarking Instagram posts.
Little by little, the collection grows and I know as soon as I turn to it, I am well lit. A fire starts burning and I'm off to the races thinking new thoughts and pouring out ideas into my journal.
Being true to yourself may be one of the hardest things you'll ever do. It's easy to forget you who are, how old you are, and what you're really capable of. Looking at the collection of ideas, images, and art is a way for me to tune back into myself, what my calling is and why I do what I do.
I do it because I love it and for no other reason.
Stop looking to others to figure out who you are
What's the point of doing what you're doing if you're not passionate about it? Who are you doing all this for and why? What if you were so YOU that people stopped and stared? What if you were able to stop being so "nice" and pleasing everyone else around you but you? What would life be like for you?
I'm not saying that you need to be an uncompromising, arrogant diva. Or that you need to be calloused and unkind. But what I am saying is that I see far too many vanilla people, myself included, who are just too frightened to say what they really think, feel what they really feel, and create the art that they really want to create.
So what if we could step out? What if we could stop playing it so safe, and start taking some risks?
What if you wore the clothes that you wanted to wear? Spoke vividly, acted boldly, and showed up a little bit in this world? Everyone around you who you think cares about what you're doing and saying and dressing like will be dead in 100 years or less. You will be dead in 100 years or less. Most everyone on the planet will be dead in a 100 years give or take. What does it matter to be so timid? What does that get you? Life is so unbelievably short. Even when you live for a long time. So don't waste it worrying about what others think or what convention tells you is right or good or necessary.
Live a little. Sell what you don't use or love. Give away big things to people who need them. Let go of what's holding you back and get to stepping.
Risk and recovery
There's actually very little failure in this life you can't recover from.
People have overcome many great obstacles and losses only to get back up and surpass what they ever thought possible. The great irony is that so many of us are tangled up by what we think we'll fail at so much so that we don't try and we miss the growth that comes from trying. If you could see it, see life for what it really is, you would never see failure the same way again. Don't be afraid of failing. Be afraid of not trying. Be afraid of not living the life that God has called you to live. Be afraid of not being true to yourself, loving the people around you, the least of these, be afraid of giving of yourself, and of being extraordinarily kind.
There is no greater loss in this life than to give up before one's time is out.
So what's your greatest dream? What is the thing that lights you up inside? Don't worry about taking all the steps at one time. Do one step at a time towards the things that resonate with you. Keep your journal full, find inspiration everywhere. Change your morning routine. Live on less if you are able. Do something big and brave that scares you. Create before you consume.
I don't care how many iterations it takes. How many times it takes for you to try and get up earlier, to try and make that dress, write that book, paint that painting, edit that short movie, till that garden, or lose that weight. I don't care how many times it takes. You don't stop until you've cracked the code. Quitting isn't always a bad thing. You've got to know when to quit. But please don't quit before you know in your gut that it is time. If there's even the slightest doubt in your mind that you need to keep going, do.
Dying with regrets
In the book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing, you read about people who've literally come to the end of their lives and realized that they never lived true to who they knew they were inside. They never had the courage or the bravery to live the life they knew they were capable of living. Unfortunately, this is the norm for most people.
We were made for eternity and so we think we'll live forever.
We think 27 is forever, 33 is forever, 40 is forever, 59 is forever. But it isn't. I'm not saying anything you don't already know to be true or anything a million people haven't already said. But I'm saying it because I need to say it for myself and for you. I, you, we don't influence everyone. We influence everyone around us. Messages make their way to us by any means necessary.
So although it's been said to death, it bears repeating. Life is short. Don't waste your time being like everyone else or being liked by everyone.


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Walk report
Last week I created my "munro map" on the Walkhighlands website, which showed me just how few I have climbed and filled me with motivation to get up some more at the weekend. Chris also had his new MSR Wind Burner stove to try out and our tent hadn't had an airing for a while, as we've been using the van for our trips (eg. Kintyre, Cairngorms and Galloway and Dumfries), so I suggested that we go for a two day walk with a wild camp. On Thursday evening, we got the OS maps out and Chris showed me all the multi-day walks he has done in the Cairngorms, and I proposed a trip that combined two routes from the Munros book (Cameron McNeish) and included five new munros for me and four for Chris, with an obvious area for a camp (the first time I have come up with a route for us!).
We left on Friday night and drove up to Braemar with our usual lunch boxes of pizza for dinner; it such a bright night, the moon was casting shadows on the mountains. We had a fairly laid back start on Saturday, not leaving from the Lin of Dee until about 9.20am. We set off following the signs up the track through Glen Lui, towards Derry Lodge, as we had done a month or so ago. We stopped for snack but our break was cut rather short by the large number of midges, many of which were hiding in Chris' rucksack. Rather than heading north into Glen Derry, we continued east to the Luibeg Bridge. This whole section is fairly flat with excellent paths and lovely scenery: we spotted lots of male bumblebees on the Devil's-bit scabious and a red squirrel near to Derry lodge.
After the bridge, there is a little bit of ascent that gives you good views down Glen Dee and Glen Geusachen, and then as the path curves around the bottom of Carn a'Mhaim, you get the first sight of the Devil's Point and the Lairig Ghru.
We left the main path up the Lairig Ghru and crossed the river Dee at the bridge, heading up to Corrour Bothy. It was actually the first time that I had been inside a bothy and I honestly think that in summer I'd rather camp, although I can see that it would be much nicer in there if the weather was bad!
I actually found this long flat first stage the most difficult of the day; we left the bothy and attacked our first real ascent at 2pm and I found it much more enjoyable, perhaps due to the effort distracting me from aching feet and shoulders! Once onto the plateau, we nipped up to the Devil's Point, where I looked up from chatting to sudden and absolutely amazing views that makes it feel really remote. There were also a couple of ptarmigan that waddled along ahead of us for a while: seeing them always makes me happy.
Having taken in the endless landscape as best we could, we retraced our steps back to the top of the path above the bothy and then followed the edge of the plateau over one summit and on to the summit of Cairn Toul.
Both of these summits are made up mainly of boulder fields, which isn't too bad for the ascent but makes descending a bit trickier. At the top of Cairn Toul there are two cairns, the more northerly one (the second you reach from this direction) is the highest but the first is worth going to as the views are better, and they are pretty spectacular.
It didn't take us long to follow the top of the cliffs down and then climb up to the top of the Angel's Peak (Sgor an Lochain Uaine), which was our final munro of the day.
We then left the views of the coires, the Lairig Ghru and Ben Macdui behind us and descended south east down the ridge. There was no path here and we just picked our way down the patches of grass and boulders aiming to camp somewhere near the bottom of the saddle above Loch nan Stuirteag. As we wanted to be near some water and the flatter areas at the bottom looked boggy, we moved onto the north eastern side of the ridge and found a flattish patch near the streams that become Allt Luineag: it turns out slightly damp grass and moss makes a very nice tent base: easy to put the pegs in and very soft to sleep on.
The tent was up in minutes; we love our tent, it's so sturdy and easy to put up and down. A herd of about 20 red deer watched us as the sun dropped. Dinner was also ready in minutes, which was a vast improvement to our last camping trip when we froze waiting to eat half crunchy, barely-warm noodles. So we were very impressed with the MSR stove performance, although conditions were very benign: there was almost not enough wind to keep the midges at bay.
We both had a lovely sleep: decent camping mats and sleeping bags have made a world of difference to our camping experiences! We woke up in a cloud as usual but the sun was trying to break through as we left camp at about 8.40am.
Once we were up the steepest section of Monadh Mor, visibility became pretty poor and as the slope flattened off we started navigating properly and I got some great practice walking on bearings and timing distances. There was no obvious path and we walked to a bearing all the way to the saddle between Monadh Mor and Beinn Bhrotain, where the cloud lessened a little and clear path led up to the trig point.
All we needed to do from there was find our way down onto the track beside the river Dee to the White Bridge: easier said than done. We didn't really want to climb the steep looking Cairn Cloch-mhuilinn and there was a lot of bog between us and it, so we tried a short-cut down beside the Allt Garbh straight to the track. No luck. Once around the shoulder of Cairn Cloch-mhuilinn, it became steep and there were other streams and gullies to cross, so we bashed through the heather all around the shoulder, under some slabby cliffs, back to the flatter ground leading to Carn Fiaclach. Short cuts never work and we had to break out the chocolate raisins! There was still no sign of a path and the ground wasn't very easy as we made our way towards Carn Fiaclach. Don't go right up this: it's steep down the other side! We had to go down the south side and stomp through the heather and lumpy, holey ground right down to the track.
I have to say, these last two munros were not much fun to get off and wouldn't be much fun to get up either, so this route is a great way to get them done, without making a special trip for them. We had a paddle in the stream and ate our last rolls before marching along the path to the bridge. Here we had a little lie-down in the sun and some more chocolate raisins. From this point there is only the 5km or so to walk back along the track to the Lin of Dee, which didn't take too long; we were back at the van by 4.30pm and ready for a meal in Blairgowrie on the way home.
A superb weekend!
Distance: ~42 km
Time: 2 days (9 hrs + 7 hrs)
Summits: 5 munros, the Devil's Point, Cairn Toul, the Angel's Peak (Sgor an Lochain Uaine), Monadh Mor and Beinn Bhrotain
Two good length days with a long flat walk-in and out. Excellent first day! Lots of good paths but also some sections with no paths, so good navigation required in poor visibility. Good area to camp halfway with access to water. Not too boggy except for some patches on descent on the second day.
Most useful piece of kit/advice:
Jessica says: Make sure you know how to use a map and compass and take midge repellent. Chocolate raisins were also essential for this walk.
Chris says: For long distance walks it is important to conserve your energy. Using walking poles is a great way to do this: it saves the knees on the down hill a bit too.


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Funky times
|Kelly Brown aka Cally the Bushman
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The sixties and seventies marked the era of the funk in Kenya and all over, fans had a lot to celebrate on each day. Starting with the likes of Hodi Boys and the incessant beats of Cally the Bushman this age was never to be forgotten. Saturday's traffic headed to the Former Starlight Club and 1900 Bonanza before it was rebranded to New Florida Club, Nairobi and Small World Club in Athi River.
The King of Funk, James Brown and George Clinton prevailed in the world but the Kenyan phenoms also made everyone get down back at home. The frenzy was led by the Hodi Boys, formed in the 60's by Geoffrey Ngao, Henry Nbagho and Nick Kim. The Hodi Boys was the band that propelled the famous Slim Ali career to the Funk music domain.
Ali, born in Mombasa in 1947 started his music career while still at Hamisi Secondary School and before joining Hodi Boys he was part of Kitale Hotel Band and the Tusker Band. Slim Ali will always be remembered for his best-selling records; "You can do it." and "Sweet mother" released in 77 and 78.
Show Business of the 70s was Sal Davies; born in Mombasa as Salim Abdullah Salim he aroused the funk mood with hits such as "Unchain my heart" and "Makini". Salim studied in London and once filled in for a Belgian Cabaret singer which acted as a push to the big stage. Bonanza (Madhouse) was his home to the extent of having the club being identified as Sal Davies Night Spot.
Another great of those times was Kelly Brown, popularly known as Cally the Bushman. Also a child of Mombasa, he brought the German pop to funk. His style, tight trousers, and afro would be easily mistaken to that of James Brown. His song "Higher" was a great hit and went to sell in Germany after he settled in Berlin.
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The cavaliers
The Viking Band at the coast
African Heritage Band which fused jazz, reggae, and funk.
Steele Mnyapara Beauttah, Mombasa who pioneered the Air Fiesta Matata band.
Ismael Jingo, Gloria Africana Band also born in Mombasa with his English style of Chakachaka fever.
Fadhili Williams "Mdawida" of the famous song "Malaika"
Makonde of Terso Stephanou, the Kenyan-Geek with their hit "Mola Where are You".
Gratitude to all radio presenters; Kazungu Katana, Abdul Haq and Nicola Miyawa who ensured that homegrown funk had enough airtime.
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Been re-reading Who Killed Kurt Cobain, and rediscovering my love for the kings of grunge, Nirvana. It's a really interesting book for any Kurt fan, exploring other possible reasons for his death, besides suicide.
Anyway, In Bloom has always been a favourite of mine. Song starts around 0:35…enjoy x
Really love this catchy, electro-rock vibe. Some of AWOLNATION's other stuff is sweet too, e.g. Kill Your Heroes and Sail.
The video is also entertaining(and flashy) and made listening to the song that much easier (not that it needed to be).
Check it out x
p.s. is it only me that sees a uncanny resemblance of Michael Cera in front-man Aaron Bruno?!
Stumbled across this whilst trawling the interweb in my typical haphazard fashion. Loved the really chilled out vibe, accompanied with a just as chilly music video.
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Rainy day song x
In fact, "Ho Hey" deserves it's own post… Hope I'm not getting repetitive x
The Lumineers – Flowers in Your Hair
For some reason, wordpress is not letting me embed the video so a link will have to do for today.
Anyway, I found this gem whilst catching up on season 4 of Parenthood and immediately fell in love. I then went on to listen to their self-titled debut album and really really love it. Mumford and Sons never really hit the spot for me, I always felt as if they were missing a little something. I think The Lumineers have become my Mumford. Their blend of catchy acoustic-folk has really drawn me in; a definite album purchase on the cards.
Listen and check out their other stuff; "Hey Ho" in particular.
Also, check out the twitter: https://twitter.com/Musicpulp1
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In my opinion, Jet are one of the most underrated bands around. People only ever seemed to have heard of Are You Gonna Be My Girl, when they have a plethora of other just as catchy songs. Here is one of my favourite live rock performances; two great songs, an energetic band, and a crazy crazy crowd.
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This piece of music by pianist, Ludovici Einaudi is one I listen to almost daily. Its sweet but sad opening is juxtaposed against the rising hopefulness that begins to emerge towards the end.
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Didn't really understand all the buzz surrounding The Vaccines. When I listened to their first album it seemed to me to be fairly uninspiring but having listened to their most recent album "Come of Age", my opinion has been altered. It's quite a diverse record, some very catchy riffs reminiscent of the Arctic Monkeys as well as this number which has an Alt-J, chilled summer vibe to it. It's not a perfect album, but it's pretty damn good.
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System Number: 02218
Date: [17 August 1887][1]
Author: William Henry Hurlbert[2]
Place: London
Recipient: JW
Place: [London]
Repository: Glasgow University Library
Call Number: MS Whistler H314
Document Type: ALS
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Dear Mr Whistler -
As to the Etchings for Her Majesty[3], our friend is of the opinion that it would be necessary to submit them to her by mail to Balmoral which would knock them to pieces - He thinks they had better be prepared & held ready & he will take charge of them & see them properly put into her royal hands the first time she comes up [p. 2] within range or he goes down to stay at B. Nothing could be more kind or considerate.
He was delighted at the idea of your present[4] to him. So let it go on as fast as you can. I have another appointment with him at 12 tomorrow, when he may know something about the best way of sending the Memorial to the [Show?] at the Palace
I shall be at this Club at 6 @ 7 P M tonight. If You don't go to Belgium[5] tonight - why not call here about 7.30 & let us dine together somewhere - If you do go let me know
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1. [17 August 1887]
Dated by sequence of letters on the Royal Society of British Artists, and the almanac: 17 August 1887 was a Wednesday.
2. William Henry Hurlbert
William Henry Hurlbert (1827-1895), journalist and author, editor-in-chief of the New York World from 1876-1883 [more].
3. Etchings for Her Majesty
'Naval Review set', 1887 (K. 316-331) (excat 7), a set of which was presented to Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain [more].
4. your present
Probably a second album of the same etchings; see his letter thanking JW for a 'royal album' (#02219).
5. go to Belgium ... W H H
The remainder of the text is in the left margin of p. 1. JW went to Belgium with William McNeill Whistler (1836-1900), physician, JW's brother [more], and his wife, Nellie.


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Planning Your Visit
2019 Operating Hours
Early Season
Weekends Only, May 25th through June 23rd, from 11am to 7pm
Summer Season
Open Daily Starting June 24th through September 2nd., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Late Season
Weekends Only, September 7th through September 29th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: On occasion, groups - typically children - are scheduled to visit the Pool; call us if you want to know when groups are scheduled. In the event of a special member-only evening program, the swimming pool will close to the public as early as 5 p.m.
Daily Fees and Membership
The pool is open to the public, membership is open to all. To visit for the day, provisional Memberships are available which allow you to enjoy several all-day visits before you would have to join as a full member. Please note that these fees are charged at each visit and the pool we accept cash and credit cards for both entry fees and refreshments ($5.00 minimum to charge).
The daily entrance fees are as follows:
• $12 weekdays/$15 Weekends and holidays per adult, ages 18 and above
• $5 weekdays/$10 Weekends and holidays Seniors (over 65)
• $5 weekdays/$10 Weekends and holidays per young adult (ages 13-17)
• $3 on weekdays/weekends and holidays per child (ages 12 and under)
The Highlands Natural Pool is funded primarily by Annual Memberships.
For information on becoming an annual member, visit the Membership Page for a detailed explanation of the various membership options and rates. If you have any other questions not answered here, call the Pool at 973-835-4299.
Things to Do When You Visit
In addition to swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing (!) there are lots of great activities at the Highlands Natural Pool and in the immediate area:
Have a Picnic!
There are a number of picnic tables set under a grove of trees along the Blue Mine brook near the pool. No open fires are allowed, but you can bring a table-top propane grill or use the stationary grills available in the picnic area. The pool snack stand offers hot and cold food and drinks if you don't want to bring your own.
Our policy is that you must take your garbage with you when you leave, so please plan accordingly.
Play Ball!
Adjacent to the pool and picnic grove is a beach sand volleyball court, and softball field with backstop. In addition, ping pong tables and a number of board games are available for use during your visit.
Go for a Hike!
The pool is located next to the Norvin Green State Forest which offers 5,400 acres of sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. Part of the Wyanokie Wilderness Area, the forest contains an extensive trail system built and maintained by the NY-NJ Trail Conference.
Norvin Green State Forest offers you a variety of hiking options and destinations. Several of the trails climb hills of up to 1,300 feet in elevation providing you with scenic vistas overlooking the New York City skyline, Wanaque reservoir, and Ramapo mountains. Other trails lead you to waterfalls, abandoned farm dwellings, and two historic iron mines that can be explored.
Here are some recommended hikes:
• 3.0-mile loop takes you past the Roomey and Blue mines.
• 4.0-mile loop Passes the abandoned iron mines and goes over Wyanokie High Point summit.
• 5.5-mile loop that goes up over Carris Hill and along the ridgeline to Wyanokie High Point.
A PDF Trail Map can be downloaded here. Using the PDF Maps app from Avenza on your Android or Apple phone, you can pinpoint your location on a map using GPS, track your route, mark waypoints and geotag photos, measure distances, and much more. We do recommend the high quality North Jersey trail map set from the NY-NJ Trail Conference which is available for purchase at the pool snack stand.
Local Guide to Food, Lodging, and More
Make a full day, weekend or week of your visit to the pool. Our Local Guide lists a number of area parks, recreation, restaurants, inns, motels, and more.
Group Visits
Any combination of 20 or more people is considered a group. Groups are welcome to visit the Highlands Pool, and to use our picnic tables and barbecue grills. However, such visits are subject to certain restrictions:
✓ All visits by bus, and all groups of 20 or more, must be registered in advance.
✓ For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, we cannot accommodate groups that show up without prior registration.
✓ No alcohol, pets, amplified music or speech, ground fires, etc., are allowed at any time. Before planning your visit, please review the Grounds Rules for our Picnic Grove and our general Rules and Regulations
Please call the Pool at (973) 835-4299 to discuss a group visit, well in advance of any date you have in mind. Here is a copy of our Group Contract, which you will need to send to us, along with a deposit, prior to any visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I come for the day without being a member?
Yes, you can become a provisional member and visit the pool up to 3 times before you are required to become a full member. Provisional memberships are available at the pool entrance during normal operating hours.
Can I get to the pool via public transportation?
To reach the pool, use a combination of NJ Transit buses and a ride-sharing service. From the NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd and 8th), take the NJ Transit #197 bus to the Lakeside Diner (16 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Ringwood). There are no taxi's in Ringwood, but there are a number of local Uber and Lyft drivers who can bring you to the pool. We recommend that you arrange your trip with a driver in advance.
Does the pool have a changing room and showers?
Yes, the pool has changing facilities and showers you can use to rinse off. The pool also has modern restroom facilities.
Can I buy food at the pool?
Yes, the pool snack stand offers a variety of hot and cold snacks, ice cream, and drinks. Please be aware that no alcoholic beverages, including beer, are allowed anywhere, at any time, on Highlands Pool property. Anyone bringing alcohol onto the property will be required to leave.
Are there picnic facilities?
Yes, just outside the pool there is a picnic grove with a number of tables available, first come, first served (you can reserve in advance). There is a table-use fee (provisional membership rates apply); this fee includes swimming for the day and use of the restroom facilities.
No open fires are allowed, but you can use the stationary grills in the picnic area (first come, first served) or bring a table-top propane grill. No chemical starter or treated (self-starting) briquettes are allowed in the stationary grills!
We have a carry-in / carry-out policy: you must take all garbage and recycling home with you. Visitors must familiarize themselves with the General Rules and Regulations that govern the swimming pool and sitting area, as well as Grounds Rules for our Picnic Grove and the rest of the Pool property. Please read these before you visit.
How deep is the pool?
The fenced-in shallow area has a gentle incline sloping to 4 feet deep. In the section for experienced swimmers, the pool slopes from 6 feet up to 10 feet in depth.
Is there a children's swim section?
Yes, there is a fenced, shallow section for children and non-swimmers. Infants and toddlers in diapers MUST wear "swim diapers" (waterproof). Everyone under the age of 18 must pass a swimming test to enter the deep-water section of the pool. For safety reasons, there are no exceptions to this rule.
Is there cell service or WiFi at the pool?
Cell service is very spotty. The pool does offer free Wifi, ask the gate attendant for the password.
Is Smoking Permitted?
Smoking is only allowed in the designated area, outside the pool gates.
Are babysitters available?
No. All children must be supervised by an adult.
What are the requirements for senior membership?
Senior memberships are available for those persons age 65 and older. A child who is a minor can't be added onto a Senior Family Membership. If a senior wants to include a child, then a regular Family Membership is required.
Who can be included in a Family Membership?
Family Memberships are for members of your immediate family, including parents and children. If you have a child over age 18 who is living at home and going to school full time, then an extra fee of $50 will be added to your Family Membership. Children who are 21 years or older, living at home and not full-time students cannot be included in your Family Membership.
Can we have our family reunion or child's birthday party at the pool?
Yes, but any type of group visit needs to be planned for and approved by the pool staff in advance. For information on scheduling a party, read the group visit section.
Are There Any Other restrictions?
Pets, alcohol, and radios are not allowed in the Pool Area or on the Weis Ecology Center grounds.
Other Questions?
Call the pool for more information: 973-835-4299.
General Rules & Regulations
For the safety and enjoyment of all members and guests, the Highlands Natural Pool has general Rules and Regulations that govern the swimming pool and sitting area, as well as Grounds Rules for our Picnic Grove and the rest of the Pool property. Please read these prior to you visit.
At the Manager's discretion, the Highlands Pool reserves the right to: close at an earlier time than listed above, such as if visibility is diminished or due to inclement weather (though light rain, or limited-duration heavy rain, without thunder, typically does not cause closure); close the gate to additional visitors if the Pool has reached capacity; require any individual to leave, who is not adhering to the Pool's Rules & Regulations and/or State Health Regulations as posted (entry is automatically denied to anyone who is deemed to be under the influence); Close any portion of the property at any time; make any other decision for the proper and safe operation of the facility and enjoyment of members and guests.
Note: Prices subject to change without notice.
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180 Snake Den Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
Phone: 973-835-4299
Email: highlands_pool[at]yahoo.com
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