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Part 6
What else is there to see and do?
It may seem a strange thing to suggest given the vast array of musical talent on display but it is entirely possible to spend five days at Glastonbury and not watch a single band and yet still have the most spectacular few days of your summer. If Groundhog Day were a reality you could attend the same Glastonbury every weekend for many months & still not see the same thing twice. Glastonbury is a "Performing Arts" festival after all and as such there is none better – Anywhere! There are other so-called "festivals" in this country which will sometimes give you more bang for your buck in the way of big name headliners. But none of them can ever come close to the diversity of entertainment on offer, or the sense of escapism, or the totally immersive experience one gets at Glastonbury. Here is a brief summary of a few of the other attractions which make Glastonbury so much more than just another Music Festival.
Next door to West Holts you will find a field which used to be known as "East Holts" but was renamed "Bella's Field" in 2008 in commemoration of Arabella Churchill. As well as being Winston Churchill's granddaughter, Arabella was one of the founders of Glastonbury Festival and remained a huge influence within the festival's organisation right up until her sad death in 2007. The main attraction in Bella's Field is the Cabaret Marquee and a visit here is a must. There is always an impressive line up of comedians and cabaret artists and the matted flooring makes this a great place to lay back, relax and enjoy the entertainment on offer.
You'll find several additional venues in Bella's Field. The outdoor Sensation Seekers Stage is tucked away in one corner and close by you will also find the Poetry and Words tent. Other attractions here in 2013 included a gypsy caravan which housed an Insect Circus, a "Ghost Bus" and also my favourite little micro-venue, the People's Front Room. As well as all of these, there is the ever-growing army of "Demons and Dopplegangers" which are little clay images festival goers have made of themselves down the years.
head across "Bella's Bridge" at the bottom of the field, where numerous buskers and street performers will entertain you, and you'll find yourself in the Circus Field where a huge and impressive Circus Big Top is the main venue. The Big Top attracts circus acts from around the World to delight all ages.
Additionally in 2013 there was an aerial trapeze and several smaller outdoor venues where you can discover lots of entertainment from jugglers, escapologists, tightrope walkers, acrobats, magicians, sword swallowers, unicyclists, stiltwalkers and the like as well as musical entertainment from many of the lesser-known bands who tour around the smaller stages over the course of the weekend. In 2013 they built a huge model of St Michaels Tower, which sits on top of Glastonbury Tor, built entirely from cardboard boxes.
A quick stroll on up the hill from the Circus Field brings you into the "Glebeland" Theatre Field. Once again the centrepiece here is a large indoor venue which previously was known as the "Belle Epoque" but was renamed in 2008 as the Astrolabe. This is the only indoor venue at the whole of Glastonbury which has proper tiered seating so if you fancy resting those weary limbs while a full schedule of theatrical and comic performances roll out before you then head in this direction.
Glebeland was another field which had a bit of a shift around in 2013. The Astrolabe moved across the field to a position which was previously occupied by a stage called "Blazing Saddles". And in the space it left vacant a new venue called The Summer House appeared, where more theatrical and musical entertainment could be enjoyed.
You will also see lots of roving performers both here and also elsewhere around the site and many of these will give you a great opportunity to join in the fun and become part of the entertainment.There's a great video of all the weird and wonderful goings on in the Circus and Theatre Fields from Glastonbury 2013. You can watch it by clicking HERE
Glastonbury retains its environmental ethos in the Green Fields and you simply must make time to spend at least a few hours of your weekend wandering around the several fields which make up this area.
There are numerous displays of traditional trades such as wood turning and stone masonry in the Green Crafts field and you can also participate in various workshops and turn your hand to creating something from wood, metal, stone, pottery, willow or even LED lighting. You can make jewellery, learn survival skills or how to play that Didgeridoo before you buy it!
In the Green Futures field there are presentations from numerous organisations who aim to raise environmental and humanitarian awareness issues. You can learn about renewable energy resources and observe alternative green living techniques. There are always several impressive sculptures and some of these are created during the course of the festival so you can watch them develop over the weekend. At the Speakers Forum there are speeches and debate about environmental and political issues interspersed by performances of spoken word.
In one secluded corner is a Permaculture Area where you can learn about various plants and their culinary and medicinal uses. There is a small wooden cabin here which has an edible roof and you can also enjoy a meal at the Permaculture Café which is tucked away among the trees.
In the Healing Field you can learn about different faiths, alternative medicines and healing techniques. You can also indulge in a massage to revitalise those aching limbs or start your day at one of the yoga or meditation sessions.
Greenpeace have their own field where they promote their worthy cause and there are lots of examples of how to make creative use of recycled materials. They also encourage you and the kids to get active, and have things like climbing walls and skateboard ramps - all made from sustainable timber of course - as well as musical entertainment. In 2013 they campaigned to raise awareness of the plight of the Arctic. A constant snowstorm blew through the field and an interactive video show took place in the globe shaped dome.
The Greenpeace Field is also where you will find the "Cadmus" pirate ship. This was built in 2010 to replace the previous wooden "Rainbow Warrior" which was a permanent feature for many years but unfortunately had become too rickety to repair safely. The new ship is built entirely from recycled materials and incorporates slides and other activities for the kids between 8am and 7pm. Adults are allowed to climb aboard for a couple of hours of garrrs & yo ho hos between 7 & 9 each evening.
This is The Tunnel which leads beneath the disused railway track between the Greenpeace and Green Futures Fields. It's one of the many little corners of the festival which people often won't have discovered, even after several visits.
In 2013 this wonderful installation adorned the roof of the tunnel and eerie interactive echo effects added to the feeling of passing through some form of underground ice chamber.
For many years there used to be a large outdoor Cinema which showed films every night from Thursday to Sunday. Unfortunately, due to licensing issues, the screen hasn't been present since 2008 but there is still a large marquee known as the "Pilton Palace" in the same field as the Acoustic Tent, which shows films right through until 4am each night.
In addition the Groovy Movie solar powered cinema, shown above, may be found in the Green Fields area and there is also the Lost Picture Show in the Common which shows quirky old films in lavish, chandelier lit surroundings with a cocktail bar to boot.
On my first visit to Glastonbury I arrived with a couple of mates at about 2am on the Thursday morning. We put our tent up in the dark and decided to go for a bit of a wander before we headed off to bed. Within just a few minutes of leaving the tent we had stumbled through the mist and campfire smoke, over a little bridge and into the Tipi Field, just as the first glimmers of the new day came flickering through the valley. It was very quiet and utterly surreal and I knew at that moment that this thing called Glastonbury had well and truly got its hooks into me and wouldn't be letting go for a very long while.
In 2008 the Tipi Field was moved from the small tree lined field it had enjoyed as its home for many years in order to allow for the expansion of the late night areas. It's now situated towards the top of Pennard Hill Ground which I have to say does make it seem rather more detached from the festival than was previously the case. You are welcome to wander through the Tipi Field and participate in the activities which take place there. However please note that camping in the Tipi Field is reserved for people who are able to provide their own accommodation and many of the people who bring their tipis actually live in them for a good proportion of the year. If you want to experience living in a tipi for the duration of the festival but aren't able to bring along your own then please head back to the "Can I Stay In A Tipi?" Section in Part 3 for more info.
If you find your way to The Park and have a look a good way further up the slope towards the fenceline, you will spot The Crow's Nest nestled into the hillside. In 2013 this was home to the Free University of Glastonbury where lunchtime lectures and discussion sessions could be enjoyed with the likes of Professor Brian Cox, before musical entertainment took over later in the day.
I always make sure I spend an hour chilling with the Hare Krishnas. Their tent can be found in the "Holts" Field close to the Spirit of 71 Stage. They generate more of a celebratory atmosphere at night with large crowds gathering to join the chanting. The words are easy to learn! The Hare Krishnas also usually have a smaller tent in the Healing Field.
You can find more details on a variety of different faiths and spiritual groups which are represented at the festival HERE and there is a multi-faith chapel called The Sanctuary at the top of Big Ground close to the farm, where daily services are held.
In the Park next to the Bimble Inn there is usually very impressive exhibit of sand sculpting from Sandalism. The creations they come up with are always somehow topical to something going on at the festival that year.
At the southern tip of the festival site you will find Kings Meadow, otherwise known as the "Sacred Space". Here you will find the famous Stone Circle, which is a hive of activity at night but during the day it is generally a very quiet and peaceful area where one can chill out and take in the fantastic views across the site.
There are several small and tranquil gardens around the perimeter of the Sacred Space which are perfect places to sit, relax, contemplate and generally get away from the madness and thronging crowds at the main entertainment areas.
And here is The Dragon himself. You'll find him cooling himself in the wooded stream running down between the Sacred Space and the crew camping field which bears his name. He's not to be mistaken with the carved wooden dragon sculpture which until recently stood shackled in chains nearby.
In 2008 the South Western fenceline was extended uphill to provide the fantastic new "Flagtopia" lounging area, where you can take in even more spectacular views across the whole of the site than those you can enjoy from the Sacred Space. If you've never been to Glastonbury before or if you have failed to make it to the top of the hill over the last few years I recommend that you make every effort to do so in 2014. If you can possibly resist the temptation, don't turn around until you get to the very top and then prepare to be amazed as you take in the awesome spectacle of the whole festival laid out before you. It's the best way to truly appreciate the vast scale of Glastonbury.
There are a couple of Nature Reserves on the site. The main one of these is next to the old cinema field and although it is fenced off to protect the flora and fauna you are able to walk the path through the cool wooded area. There are also a couple of ponds, including this one up near the Stone Circle. If you look very carefully you can spot a few goldfish in there.
Will they be showing the football?
This has become something of a joke question on internet message boards but every alternate year Glastonbury coincides with either the World Cup or the European Championships and naturally there will be a lot of people attending the festival who would also like to see the football.
The festival have announced that, in the event that England qualify from the group stages of the 2014 World Cup, their game in the last 16 knock out round will not be shown live. This is due to the fact that the game would kick off at 9pm on the Saturday or Sunday of the festival and would therefore clash with the headline performances on either day.
Previous experience was that if England were playing during the festival then provisions would be made for anybody who wished to see the game. In 2010 England's World Cup group game against Slovenia was played on the Wednesday afternoon and a huge crowd crammed into the Pyramid Stage Field to see the game on the big screens. The same happened during Euro 2004 when England were knocked out by Portugal in a penalty shoot out on the Thursday evening.
Obviously the Pyramid Field can't be used to show any games played on the Friday, Saturday or Sunday as live acts will be performing on those days but alternative arrangements were made in 2010 when a large area of the Bushy Ground camping field and also an area outside the fence near gate C were set aside to cater for as many as 40,000 to witness England's disappointing 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Germans.
Games involving other countries aren't generally shown although you might find some of the bars have TV screens and you may be able to get the bar staff to show specific matches if you ask very nicely.
What happens at night?
Despite the curtailment on late night noise since the somewhat anarchic pre-superfence era, Glastonbury is still very much a 24 hour event. When the main stages shut down for the night there is still plenty of stuff going on and places like the Stone Circle, Shangri-La, Arcadia, Block 9, The Common, the Unfair Ground, the Silent Discos and some of the smaller venues in The Park, Silver Hayes and the Green Fields don't really start to come alive until after midnight.
photograph courtesy of Wiskey
"Lost Vagueness" was an area which was developed by the travelling fraternity and, for many, was the place where the traditional Glastonbury party vibe remained at its strongest. But it was getting a little long in the tooth and was the subject of some rather silly internal politics and in-fighting. So in 2008 Lost Vagueness was replaced by the amazing concept of Shangri-La. The storyline here is an ever evolving and mutating one and in 2013 Shangri-La took on the theme of Heaven & Hell.
In order to enter Heaven one first had to be interrogated by the Admin Angels at the Desk of Judgement. Once you had confessed your mortal sins and been sprinkled liberally with glitter you were presented with a gold wristband "for special people" and a bag for your boots. Boots removed and bagged, you were then free to enter Heaven which basically consisted of a cocktail bar called the Heavenly Lounge, some super-posh loos and a long standing venue called the Snake Pit, where one is supposedly required to sport a tattoo before being allowed to enter. Maybe I just went a little too early in the evening but I have to say I wasn't overly impressed with Heaven. Hell on the other hand was free for all to enter and an entirely different matter.
The open air Hell Stage was a fantastic creation with its own smouldering volcano in the middle of the audience and was compered by the satanic looking gentleman in the picture above.But if you fancied a change there was is always plenty of entertainment going on at the garishly painted Rocket Lounge, which is virtually right next door, and also at the adjacent Deluxe Diner, where as well as musical entertainment you can tuck into gourmet burgers and other top quality nosh served up by head chef Andy Evans.
With a bar right next door and an impressive line up it was very easy to while away a few hours in this area.
There are loads of small & quirky "nano-environments" to be found in the post-apocalyptic back alleys of Shangri-La Hell but you have to have a real sense of adventure to discover these. Many people who simply herded through this area last year will have completely missed the amazing 8 man voodoo drum machine, poor Echo and her heart wrenching stories of eternal purgatory and great little themed bars like Sik Sik Sik and Love Bullets. Although a lot of these are only open after dark it's worthwhile having a wander round here earlier in the day in order to truly appreciate the imagination and work which goes into creating this area.
For the last couple of years the original Lost Vagueness Field has been occupied by the Unfair Ground and appropriately it is here that you could see the wondrous creations of Glastonbury veterans Mutoid Waste with their chopped helicopters and a cocktail bar housed inside an apparently crashed airliner fuselage. A new show from Mutoid Waste will be taking place this year in the Glebeland Theatre Field and will be entitled "A Kiss on the Apocolypse".
There are also lots of weird and wonderful funfair sideshows in the Unfair Ground as well as the Acid House dance venue which is hosted by Bez of Happy Mondays and Celebrity Big Brother fame.
There's loads of weird and generally very risque burlesque type stuff going on in Salon Carousel while the Horridor hides an interactive labyrinth behind its somewhat comical facade.
Tucked away in the top corner of the Unfair Ground field, you will discover this stone which is a permanent memorial to Joe Strummer, the legendary leader of punk supergroup The Clash. And immediately in front of the stone is an area known as Strummerville which used to be home to what was probably the smallest stage at Glastonbury while the audience enjoyed comfy sofas and a roaring bonfire. The bonfire & sofas remain but the Strummerville Sessions now take place in a new venue as part of the line up in the Acid Lounge. In 2014 Strummerville will move to the nearby Glasto Latino field although I suspect the memorial stone will remain in its traditional position.
The Common had an amazing new venue as its central focus in 2011. Some disused lock gates from the Kennet and Avon canal were donated to the festival and these were used to create the latin themed "Campo Pequeno" bullring. In 2013 it was rebranded as The Temple with more of an aztec influence but thankfully they retained the "La Tomatina" tomato fight on the Sunday evening when hundreds of people gather to pelt one another with several tons of ripe tomatoes. The most fun I've ever had with fruit in a non-sexual capacity!Copperdollar looked like some sort of anarchic mexican chapel and to enter The Cave (above) you had to walk behind a huge waterfall in order to discover the troglodyte venue hidden behind the watery veil.
The Rumshack was like a large wild west saloon bar with soul and reggae tunes playing at ear splitting volumes. Nearby a firm but polite doorman ensured that no cameras were allowed into Los Artistas Bohemios where nude drawing classes took place.
The opening of another new field in 2010 introduced us to District 9 where a huge 5 storey block of flats with a full size tube train apparently crashed into the front of it formed the location for a dance venue called The London Underground.
Alternatively you could venture into the recreated 1970's gay bar at NYC Downlow where dubious facial hair is obligatory. Much like the Snakepit in Shangri-La you can buy a false 'tache for a donation to AIDS charities.
2013 saw a new venue appearing in District 9 with the creation of an outdoor dance venue called Genosys. The phenominal structure looked like a futuristic tower block which had been left abandoned to be overgrown by vines and creepers. Veteran US DJ's Gene Hunt, Tyree Cooper & Greg Wilson were among those supplying the tunes.
Also to be found in the South East corner in 2013 was the Glasto Latino field where the main attraction was the Cubana tent. Live salsa music is played here throughout the weekend and experts and beginners alike can hit the dancefloor and join in the fun. I'm afraid I didn't make it there in 2013 but I found the cheapest cocktails onsite in this tent in 2011, with a very quaffable Mojito costing a mere £5:00.
Please note that in order to reduce congestion in the south east corner a one way stystem comes into operation between 10:30pm and 3am every night. Between these hours the only entrance is via Bella's Field with the disused railway only available in order to exit the area.
Arcadia first came to many people's attention in 2008 when they provided the pyrotechnic centrepiece for what used to be known as Trash City and in 2009 they were deservedly given their own field in order to spellbind us further with their gas fired apocalyptic displays. In 2010 they upped their game even further and numerous guest bands and DJ's performed on the huge central rig over the course of the weekend. It became so popular that in 2011 they moved again into the largest field in the South Eastern "Naughty" corner of the site so that even more people could enjoy the spectacle and despite the rain and mud Orbital played a phenominal set here on the Saturday night.
But that field still didn't prove to be big enough and so in 2013 Arcadia moved into a far more accessible position in the Other Stage field and didn't get up and running until midnight each evening after the headline acts had finished on the main stages.
The highlight here is the nightly "Arcadia Landing" show which takes place at midnight and involves a stunning combination of pyrotechnics and acrobatics. Alien invaders spring from the arms of the giant arachnid and swoop down into the crowd below where they apparently kidnap unsuspecting members of the audience.
Although the main Arcadia show didn't start until midnight they did lay on a few snippets of entertainment between bands on the Other Stage a little earlier in the evening in 2013. Industrial sized fans created a vortex which was then turned into a huge flaming tornado.
2013 also saw a breathtaking return appearance from the Lords of Lightning who stand above the crowd on live tesla coils and throw lightning bolts at one another. I made a short video of them last year. You can see it here.
In 2014 Arcadia will be on the move again to a new area just below The Park. We have been promised several new attractions and the action will start a lot earlier in the evening due to the fact that we no longer have to worry about the sound clash with the Other Stage.
photograph courtesy of P.R.O.D.
There are several further small stages with live acts and DJs playing tunes in the Park. The Bimble Inn is a huge elongated tipi with a stage at one end and oversized versions of games like Jenga and Connect 4 available for all to play. You'll also find a well stocked bar here with a decent selection of real ales and ciders.
On the Thursday evening the Stonebridge Bar (above) is always rammed for the Baggy Mondays indie disco and there are quirky venues such as HMS Sweet Charity (below) and also the Rabbit Hole, where you are invited to solve the White Rabbit's riddles in order to discover what lies behind the tiny secret door.
In addition to all of the above, previously described stages such as Leftfield, The Glade Lounge, WOW!, The Blues, Pussy Parlure Nouveau, William's Green, The Astrolabe, The Cabaret Tent, The Circus Big Top, Croissant Neuf, Small World, Toad Hall, The Mandala Stage, the Beat Hotel, Sensation Seekers, The Summer House and the Avalon Café all have live entertainment and DJ's playing long after the midnight curfew on the main stages.
Can I have a fire?
Yes you can certainly have a fire in most of the campsites, although they are not allowed in the main arenas or the disabled camping area for safety reasons. Firewood is supplied in piles dotted around the site although these tend to disappear very quickly on the Wednesday.
If you don't manage to get hold of any wood then there are a few stalls where you can buy bags of firewood. Please don't resort to burning plastic. The smoke is toxic and it stinks! Even paper drinking cups are covered in wax which is pretty unpleasant when it burns.
Where can I get information at the Festival?
A team of hard-working and friendly volunteers, recruited from members of the local CND, run six Information Points around the site. Their positions are indicated on the site maps. As well as supplying the free daily newspaper, toilet rolls, bin bags, sun cream and condoms, the Info Teams will be happy to help you out with bus and train times and assistance in locating pretty much anything you need to find on the site. They are also the first port of call for lost property although any items which are handed in will eventually find their way to the Waggonshed Welfare area at the Farmhouse.
The main Information Point, can be found opposite William's Green at the central meeting point. This is open 24 hours a day from Wednesday morning right through to Monday evening. You will find additional Information Points to the left hand side of both the Pyramid and Other Stages, in the Park, close to the entrance to the Greenpeace Field and also at Pedestrian Gate A near the Bus Station. These are open from 8am until midnight from Wednesday to Sunday.
There is also a further Information Point in the Greenfields which gives specific information about all the things to be found within that area of the site.
When is the best time to leave?
You won't want to leave but all good things must come to an end. Some people leave on the Sunday evening and by all accounts get away fairly quickly. Most of the buses for people who bought coach package tickets are scheduled to leave early on the Monday morning in order to keep traffic disruption to a minimum.
But there is still plenty of entertainment and partying going on throughout Sunday night and the majority of punters leave it until the Monday to make their return to reality. As a result the queues, both in the car parks and for the free bus transfer to Castle Cary station, build up very quickly on the Monday morning and I've personally been stuck in the car parks for more than 6 hours before I could finally start making my way home.
Traffic management does tend to be a lot better nowadays but many of the stalls stay open on the Monday until at least lunchtime and there are some bargains to be had so if you're not in a rush to get home it's worthwhile hanging around for a while in order to avoid the worst of the queues.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. I hope you've found it to be useful and informative and that it helps you to get even more out of your Glastonbury experience.
My huge gratitude goes out to Paul Holmes for ensuring that these FAQs live on as part of his stunning GlastoEarth project and I'm very proud that he has asked me to present my own contribution to the Glastonbury community in tandem with his remarkable work.
I would also like to give a special mention to Stephen Abrahall aka Infoman, who gave nearly 30 years of loyal service to Glastonbury Festival and who helped countless thousands of people by applying the personal touch for anybody who had a question to ask about the festival. Stephen taught me most of what I know about Glastonbury. Without his knowledge and guidance these FAQs would never have been possible and I consider myself to be deeply honoured and privileged to have known and worked with Stephen for several years.
Finally, if you've really got too much time on your hands, click the link below for lots more photos of Glastonbury and some of my other favourite festivals. I hope they give you some inspiration for alternative festivals in case you're not lucky enough to make it to Worthy Farm this year or possibly additional events to attend if Glastonbury gives you a taste for the unknown.
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- David Hamilton
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Should degrees have "patches"?
Simple enough starting point. In the modern world our knowledge base is expanding so quickly that 5 years after you get a degree, quite a bit of what you learned is obselete, and quite a few important discoveries have been made. If you go into business, or government research, you may actually surpass the knowledge on any degree program, in your specific discipline... But, you'll still miss out on advances in your field of study, that do not apply to your business, or research.
Should modern universities offer degree patches, the way software companies offer patches. Every 5 years or so, each school is meant to design a one or two week online course, specifically designed to keep people who have already been granted degrees, in touch with the most up to date information in the field.
Having these patches on your degree, would then be quite valuable in the eyes of an employer I imagine. Some companies may even offer to pay for you to go get your patch...
Kinda seems like a no brainer to me.
Closing Statement from David Hamilton
Very fun and engaging discussion. Personally, I think MIT should get busy on this. Unlike many people here, however, I believe that proving knowledge and skills is the purpose of education. I believe every child is naturally curious, we don't teach them to be creative, we do the opposite. Teaching facts we know about the universe, or even ones we believe to be true because of a preponderance of evidence, has a place, and it's an incredibly important institution, one in desperate need of modern reform. As a bonus, first institution to do it well, gets an incredible revenue stream. Peace and love.
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Robin Patin 10+Aug 17 2012: 'Patches' already exist. They are called 'certificates' and 'advanced learning' programs. Basically, its a high priced shake-down from universities and institutions so that they can trap people in more debt after their university years are complete.
I just finished paying for my Master degree - 8 years after completing the program. I am none to eager to take on more debt. If a company I am working for wants to pay for my continuing education - I'm for it. If I have to foot the bill, no thanks.
IWe also have to realize that we can't educate ourselves out of ever scenario. If the sun doesn't shine, the answer is "more education".
Damn, how much education do you think a human being needs before what they're learning needs to be backed by experience? Pretty soon you'll need a PhD to sweep floors. Sad. We're moving to a seriously over-educated society where that education means less and less in the job market.
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Ozonekiller said...
Overhealing isn't a bad thing as long as you have enough mana to finish the fight assuming the rest of the raid is not taking un-necessary damage or extending the fight longer than it should be due to DPS or mechanic fails.
It depends on the FIrelands bosses. I have found Shannox to be very healer friendly as long as you watch your feet. IMO Beth'Tilac is a resto druid's fight to be well over the other healers if you are healing on the ground level and using Efflorescence and Wild Growth wisely.
Wow-heroes is the meter we use to see if someone has the gear for Firelands. I personally use AskMrRobot to optimize my toons.
Arbolamante said...
"If you watch your feet" being the operative term. And who ever is getting pummeled by the dog can usually use some cross heals.


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SALVATOR ROSA Apollo and the Cumaean Sybil. Etching and drypoint, circa 1661. 350x232 mm; 13 3/4x9 1/4 inches, small margins. Second state (of 3). A superb, early and richly-inked impression with burr. With--The Crucifixion of Polycrates, etching. Second state (of 2). Bartsch 17 and 10; Wallace 102 and 111. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
Salvator Rosa - The Genius Of Salvator Rosa; Democritus In Meditation
Original 1662
Auction: Bonhams -Feb 19, 2014 - LondonLot number: 58
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Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673) The Genius of Salvator Rosa; Democritus in Meditation (Bartsch 24, 7; Wallace 113, 104) Two etchings with drypoint, 1662, the 'Genius of Rosa' the final third state with deep drypoint added to the contour of the face of the female figure on the right and light shading lines across the hole in the smoke just above the urn, 'Democritus' the final second state with burnishing on the upper right edge of the sarcophagus above his right knee and on the curved strokes in the sky above his right leg, on thick watermarked laid, with small margins, 456 x 276mm (18 x 10 7/8in)(PL) (2) (unframed)
Salvator Rosa - A Young Boy Holding A Skull In A Wooded Landscape
Auction: Christie's -Jan 30, 2014 - New YorkLot number: 10
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Lot Description Salvator Rosa (Arenella 1615-1673 Rome) A young boy holding a skull in a wooded landscape with inscription 'Qui fra noi sta il Sig Giovanni Ricciolini/***/quale so che potrebbe.../potrebbe...dopo pra...' (verso) pen and brown ink, grey wash 9 5/8 x 7 in. (24.5 x 17.7 cm.) Lot Condition Report I confirm that I have read this Important Notice and agree to its terms. View Condition Report Provenance M. Polakovits (L. 3561). Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 28 January 1998, lot 62, where acquired by the present owner. View Lot Notes >
Salvator Rosa - A Battle Scene
Auction: Sotheby's -Dec 5, 2013 - LondonLot number: 180
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Provenance Possibly Jaques Courtois, il Borgognone (1621-1675); Thereafter recorded in the collection of Conte Franceso Maria Carpegna (1661-1749), Rome; John Spencer (1734-1783), 1 st Earl Spencer, Althorp, Northamptonshire, by 1750; By descent, until 1979, when acquired. Exhibited Northampton, Northants., Museum and Art Gallery, Italy and the Grand Tour in the XVII and XVIII Centuries, 14 March - 11 April 1959, no. 49; also cited in non-paginated introd. by G. Isham; London, Royal Academy of Arts, Italian Art and Britain, 2 January - 6 March 1990, no. 44; London, Hayward Gallery, Salvator Rosa, 17 October- 23 December 1973, no. 8; Naples, Museo di Capodimonte, Salvator Rosa: tra mito e magia, 18 April - 29 June 2008, no. 57. 180 Salvator Rosa ARENELLA, NAPLES 1615 - 1673 ROME A BATTLE SCENE oil on canvas 96.1 by 154.3 cm.; 37 7/8 by 60 3/4 in. Estimate 40,000 - 60,000 GBP Print The picture is lighter in tone and fresher in colour than the catalogue illusration would suggest. The canvas has been lined and the paint surface appears to be in very good condition if a little thin in the darker more fugitive pigments. There is no damage or loss of paint visible to the naked eye however there is localised surface dirt and a slightly motled varnish overall. Examination under ultraviolet reveals some minor scattered retouching throughout the sky which includes retouching to an old vertical surface scratch measuring approx. 1 in. in the centre left and some retouching to two vertical lines running down the canvas weave centre right, through the two figures to the right of the sword wielding horseman. Otherwise the picture seems to be in good overall condition. Offered in a smart gilt wood and plaster frame in good overall condition. .
Salvator Rosa - A Rocky Landscape
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Salvator Rosa (Naples 1615–1673 Rome) A rocky landscape with the penitent Saint Jerome, oil on canvas, 121 x 167 cm, framed Provenance: Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, King of Naples (1751-1825) collection, Naples; Henri Eugène Philippe Louis d''''Orléans, Duke of Aumale (January 16, 1822 – May 7, 1897), fifth son of King Louis-Philippe and Marie Amalie of Bourbon-Sicilies (by 1851) Twickenham; possibly sold in England in 1857; European private collection Exhibited: Rome, Dipinti, disegni e incisioni di Salvator Rosa raccolti ed esposti da Mario Barsanti in via Margutta, 23rd February- 18th March 1957, no. 8 Literature: Gustav Friedrich Waagen, Treasures of Art in Great Britain, London 1857, vol. IV, p. 262; Dipinti, disegni e incisioni di Salvator Rosa raccolti ed esposti da Mario Barsanti in via Margutta, Rome 23rd February- 18th March 1957, no. 8; L. Salerno, Salvator Rosa, l''''opera completa, Milan 1975, no. 135 We are grateful to Professor Caterina Volpi for confirming the attribution of the present painting after examination in the original (written communication). This important landscape with Saint Jerome comes from the collection of the Duke of Aumale, son of Louis-Philippe d''''Orleans, Prince of Salerno. Upon his father´s death in 1851, the Duke, exiled in Britain, acquired his entire collection of paintings for a sum of 100,000 ducats - an impressive anthology which comprised hundreds of paintings acquired during the first years of the 1800s in Rome by Ferdinand IV, King of Naples (1751–1825). The works were transferred to Twickenham in England in 1854. In the following years, the Duke decided to keep only a part of his inheritance and put seventy paintings on sale in 1857, the same year that Gustav Friedrich Waagen - then Director of the Berlin museums - described the collection (op. cit. Waagen, 1857, vol. IV, p. 262). The works conserved by the duke came to the Museé Condé in Chantilly, while the others were sold. Given that the present painting, which with its pendant, the Landscape with three figures today in the collection of the Banco di Sicilia, did not come from the French museum, it is reasonable to suppose that it was among the paintings sold in England during the 1800s. The scenic and majestic river landscape frames the small silhouette of Saint Jerome and is painted with Rosa´s characteristic and expressive quick strokes which depict the figure like a philosopher in contemplation of the Crucifixion. The figure of the saint suggests the typical rigorous energy of the artist, while the landscape, although composed according to a constant syntax of Rosa´s, shows a clear, calm classicism, which is characteristic of only a very short period of his artistic production. From at least 1656, the year in which Rosa delivered the two landscapes to the Marquis Guadagni in Florence (Paesaggio con San Giovanni Battista and Paesaggio con il Battesimo nel Giordano, (see op. cit. Salerno, 1975, nos. 120-121) the style of the landscape represented by Salvator became more composed and classical, similar to certain works of Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain, to culminate in the Landscape with Apollo and the Cumaean Sybil, today in the Wallace Collection in London (see Salerno, ibid., no. 128). From this date, for a further five or six years, Salvator Rosa experimented with an unrestrained classicism, which coincides with his beginnings in engraving. The present picture can therefore be placed in the last years of the 1650s, alongside the Landscape with Apollo and the Cumaean Sybil, and represents Salvator´s most sincere homage to his French colleague Dughet, who lived near his home at Trinità dei Monti in Rome. The two artists would continue to refer to each other with curiosity, even in the 1660s to 1670s when the Poussino was engaged for the cycle of landscapes for the Palazzo Colonna, however the solemn balance of the works dating from the middle of the century would gradually disappear, to finally vanish altogether into a more dramatic vision of nature - a vision which was destined to have great success in the 18th century. Salvator Rosa pursued his artistic training during the 1630s at the workshop of Aniello Falcone and Jusepe de Ribera in his home city of Naples, and had already made himself well-known during his youth for his great mastery of landscape painting - a quality that led to his acquaintance with Giovanni Lanfranco, and subsequently his involvement in the series of paintings for the Buen Retiro Palace between 1635 and 1639. Celebrated for his Salvatoriello marine landscapes, he moved from Naples to Rome in 1639 when he was called to work for the House of Este, and subsequently to Florence in 1640 after being called by the Medici. His years in Florence, from 1640 to 1649, saw Rosa´s rapid introduction first into the court of the Grand Duke and then into the intellectual and academic cosmos of Florence and Pisa. Salvator profoundly changed the nature of his painting during these years, and his landscapes -which the artist would continue to produce throughout his life - evolved under the examples of Filippo Napoletano and the Roman paintings of Claude Lorrain and Agostino Tassi. Rosa would come to full maturity in the 1650s, in contact with the great Roman Baroque period, when his fame reached its pinnacle. In this period, important commissioners and patrons approached him, including the Milanese Cardinal Luigi Alessandro Omodei (1608-1685), who called upon Rosa, Pier Francesco Mola and Gaspar Dughet to decorate the family chapel in Santa Maria della Vittoria in Milan. For the altarpiece, Rosa painted the Annunciation, today in Paris (St. Thomas Aquinas), while for one of the wings, he painted Saint Anthony Abbot, the hermit in a forest landscape (Milan, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana). Salvator Rosa made his debut in Rome with a painting of highly original subject and form: Democritus in Meditation (Copenhagen, Statens Museum for Kunst), which depicts the Greek philosopher sitting in a forest nightscape, lit only by a pale moon. The wild wood recalls - in this painting as in its counterpart, the Diogenes (Copenhagen, Statens Museum for Kunst) - the untamed landscape of the Tuscan countryside and mountains, often visited by Rosa during stays with friends in Pisa and Volterra. It is a haunting landscape, rich in historical reference and bizarre anthropology— a motive that would appear again in other paintings from the 1650s, such as Brera´s aforementioned Saint Anthony. The present painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the paintings of Salvator Rosa by Professor Caterina Volpi. We are grateful to Professor Caterina Volpi for her assistance in cataloguing this lot.


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Krysten was "discovered" by a scout for Elite Model Management in her hometown mall when she was a teenager. She traveled the world doing print and TV commercial work before quitting modeling in 2001 to move to New York and focus on acting. She did a great deal of stage work before getting small parts in films such as Someone Like You... (2001), The Look (2003) and Mona Lisa Smile (2003). Like every other actor in New York, Krysten landed a walk on role on "Law & Order" before getting recurring roles on shows like "Veronica Mars", "Gilmore Girls", and "'Til Death". Roles in major movies followed like 27 Dresses (2008), What Happens in Vegas (2008), and Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009). Recently, she's had a recurring role on the AMC original series "Breaking Bad" as Jane, the landlord/love interest of a crystal meth dealer. Upcoming movies for Krysten include: Margaret (2009), BuzzKill (2009), She's Out of My League (2010), and How to Make Love to a Woman (2009) based on a best-selling book by adult film star Jenna Jameson. Relax fellas, it's not a porno, it's a comedy.
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DIY Chevron Wall Tutorial: Bright & Bold
Are we still liking the chevron trend? It certainly caught on like wildfire in the design world. Children's spaces are no exception, but we tend to see chevron patterns in softer shades mixed in with white.
Such a bold pattern seemed to require a little bit of toning down when it came to color — but no more. Check out this bright and bold chevron patterned nursery wall. This ain't your usual color palette. We're talking red, pink, bright blue, lime green, and yellow here, all in a big chevron pattern on one wall. It's a really nice counterpoint to all of the softer chevron walls we've been seeing. To find out more, visit Lowe's, where they also have a great tutorial on how to paint a chevron pattern on a wall.
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please. no more chevron. For the love of god, no more chevron.
So glad I didn't click on this first thing in the morning.
That's a lot of look.
I just think it's too much for a room that is supposed to promote sleep. But, for a playroom it'd be awesome. And, if chevron still floats your boat, then by all means, chevron it up.
I still love the chevrons although I prefer them a bit more "squished". But the peptobismol is total turn off.
I love these springlike colors together for a little girl's room, BUT I think all those sharp points create a threatening feeling, not appropriate for a young child. So much bold color all over is a bit overwhelming as well. It would be nice to use these colors together in a less strident way.
Cute, I like it for me BUT we do a lot of kids rooms and honestly as the person pointed out above all the colours aren't great to promote sleep.....ever wondered why most manufacturers make cots in 'wood colour' or white? Because they don't sleep if over stimulated by a colourful environment. If you love Chevron why not do it in two tone white and beige - soft and soothing....makes me feel sleepy right now
Y'all DO realize that if you paint this in YOUR room, you can use any colors YOU want, right?
I'd like to meet the person who does this to any room without going insane—we could barely get the tape straight on ONE stripe around my son's room. THAT chevron pattern? I'd lose my effing mind...
I wonder if this could cause migraines?
If my parents had painted my room to look like this when I was a kid, I would have been speechless with joy. Seriously, it would have felt like the best thing that ever happened to me. (Even better with aqua instead of the coral, but still ...)
I don't think I'll ever get tired of chevrons, either.
I love all the color and the sweet pillow/dolls and mixed patterns. I think it's cheery. I think the white furniture and neutral carpet make it livable. My kids would dig it.
I used to like Chevron but, now it's just redundant. Blah.
Love it, too bold for me, but still LOVE it!


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Only issue I've seen so far is the load times. It takes forever to get info for a launch site.
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Love Label Leather Fringe Jacket
We heart this fringed leather jacket by Love Label - the perfect transitional cover up that'll have you swinging through the seasons.
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Of course, Microsoft's retail strategy has taken a relatively long time to implement, and the stores are few and far between -- many major metropolitan areas don't have them at all.
One might expect Microsoft to slow or cease its own retail rollout in favor of partnering with Best Buy -- a store that has spent years acquiring and developing retail assets.
It also suggests that, going forward, other tech companies that may have had an interest in an independent retail operation might instead look to partner with Best Buy rather than develop their own locations.
Google or Sony could be Best Buy's next partner
I would expect both Sony (NYSE: SNE) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) to consider partnering with Best Buy next. Sony already has a few dedicated retail stores in the US, but the company has never strongly pushed its retail presence.
But now, Sony is in the middle of a turnaround, and is preparing to launch (or has recently launched) a number of key products. These include the PlayStation 4, its 4K TVs, and the Xperia lineup of tablets and phones.
Sony's products directly compete with Microsoft's and Samsung's, so getting its own dedicated shop within Best Buy would prevent it from losing a competitive edge.
As for Google, the company has been rumored to be plotting a retail rollout. In the past, I had even written that if the search giant chose to do so, it would signal the end of Best Buy's business. But with Microsoft setting the example, it would probably make sense for Google to go the Best Buy route rather than work independently.
Certainly, it would be in Google's best interest to get into retail. In particular, if the company wants Google Glass to do well, it needs a physical location where it can showcase the product to potential consumers.
Moreover, a Google store could also help the company teach people about the Chrome operating system, and by extension, sell Chromebooks. It could also help move Google's lineup of Nexus devices.
The bull case for Best Buy
In the coming months, I expect Best Buy to announce additional partnerships with other major tech firms. Besides the obvious examples of Sony and Google, other companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba, Amazon and even BlackBerry could consider making a deal with Best Buy.
It is truly a game changing development for the tech retailer. Just a year ago, Best Buy's real estate assets were seen as a burden -- large stores just weren't needed, many argued.
But now, Best Buy has been able to completely spin that around. As the success of Apple's retail operation shows, electronics stores can still do well, as long as they're run properly. That is, consumers want dedicated stores with knowledgeable workers -- not enormous warehouses.
The typical Best Buy might not look that much different than it did a year ago today, but the stores should continue to transform in the coming months. Overall, the outlook for the business has certainly improved.
After what might have been its most tumultuous year in history, there may finally be some light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. However, investors will need to answer some key questions about the company's future. How will new leadership perform? Will a smaller store format work out for both the company and its brave investors? Should you be one such brave investor? To help answer all these questions, The Motley Fool has released a premium research report detailing the opportunities -- and the risks -- in store for Best Buy. Simply click here now to claim your comprehensive report today.
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Moncrief put that advice to use and began exercising two and a half hours four times a week, combining weight lifting with aerobic work like swimming and running.
Many truckers want to get that much physical activity but can't find the time or place to do it. Moncrief has gone to some exceptional lengths to train. And he'd like to see other drivers do something similar so they can not only be healthier but also be safer on the roads.
"I stop at the gym every time I'm unloaded, and I tell my dispatcher I'm going to go train before I get my next load," Moncrief says.
Moncrief hunts down the various private gyms, but when the town he's in doesn't have one, he stops by the local YMCA.
"I keep weights with me, and sometimes I speed walk in the park," Moncrief says.
That dedication took the body builder far. He won first place in the power lifting and body building categories in the 1993 Natural Athlete Strength Association. The next year he came in first in the power lifting division in the 198-pound weight class at the 1994 Nutrasports competition.
But Moncrief learned it takes more than just a steady exercise regime to create a healthy body.
"I had a mild stroke in 1995, even though I was training," Moncrief says. "I was running for the company, eating all that salt and pork and not taking care of myself."
Moncrief was in the hospital for three days, and the doctors told him he would never be able to train again. But Moncrief overcame that and credits his amazing recovery to the power of prayer. He repeated the Nutrasports win in 1996. In 1997 he took home the blue ribbon in the body building competition in the light heavy class at the Masters competition.
"I'm a blessing, I'm a miracle," Moncrief says.
Moncrief now lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his son, Antoine, 21, and daughter, Monica, 18. He hauls freight through all 48 continental states for PBQ Transit, based in Grove City, Ohio. He owns two trucks and drives a 1999 Freightliner Classic.
Moncrief wants to spread the word that a person's body is the most important thing they have.
He wants drivers to realize that their health is more important than getting their job done. "The freight does not come first, the drivers do," Moncrief says. "Health is more important than freight."
To help get that idea across, Moncrief says the Lord gave him the idea to start the Moncrief Total Power Fitness gym, where truckers can come in and train. Moncrief says he thinks getting truckers in better shape would lead to safer roads, since they would not be so fatigued and prone to illness, and it would increase the public's perception of the industry.
"I want to send a message to the people," Moncrief says. "They don't have to walk around with a big stomach; they should go around and look good."
–Lance Orr
Sounding the Alarm
It was early in the morning, still dark, and the truckstop was quiet. Most of the drivers were asleep in their cabs, and when 43-year-old driver Jerry Gibson came out of the building, he heard a sizzling sound interrupt the silence.
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About the Book
Clive Barker, author of The Thief of Always, delivers an epic battle filled with fantasy and adventure that readers won't want to put down!
Candy Quackenbush, her allies, and her enemies are back in Abarat: Absolute Midnight, the third book in Clive Barker's New York Times bestselling Abarat series.
"The waiting is over. Tomorrow there will be no dawn. Only midnight, absolute and eternal." Mater Motley, the Old Mother of Darkness herself—following the events of Abarat and Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War—has crafted a scheme that may destroy the Abarat, a vast archipelago where every hour is an island in one eternal day.
When Candy discovers Mater Motley's secret plot, she realizes that only she can bring an end to the destruction. Only she can stop the complete darkness threatening to abolish all hope and happiness from the Abarat.
"I know that many of you here have waited years for this Hour," Mater Motley said, using that voice that, though it was barely conversational in volume, was somehow heard everywhere. "The waiting is over. Tomorrow there will be no dawn. Only midnight, absolute and eternal."
And so begins a new chapter in the epic story of sixteen-year-old Candy Quackenbush and her journeys through the world of the Abarat, where every hour is an island in one eternal day, and nothing is as it seems.
Candy travels through the Abarat from island to island and across the sea with an unlikely band of friends: the escaped prisoner Malingo the Geshrat, the quarrelsome John Brothers, who all share the same body but never the same opinion, and the many other colorful characters they meet along the way.
The problem is that trouble finds Candy wherever she goes. And soon she discovers a secret plot, masterminded by the diabolical Mater Motley, who is obsessed with becoming Empress of the Islands. Her method is simple. She will darken the skies, putting out the suns, moons, and stars. She will bring absolute midnight.
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Best TV shows of 2012: The year of Sherlock Holmes
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Best TV shows of 2012: The year of Sherlock Holmes
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TV review: CBS' new Sherlock is rather 'Elementary'
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CBS adds Sherlock Holmes, moves 'Two and a Half Men'
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The cancellations include "CSI: Miami," "Unforgettable," "Rob," "A Gifted Man" and "NYC 22." No decision has been made on "Rules of Engagement."
Upfronts 2012: Preview 'Elementary,' 'Vegas,' 'Made in Jersey'
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The winners of the Hawaii Shopaholics Facebook Easy Giveaway which only required Shopaholics to comment on the page with what their favorite coupon and deal has been.
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// I lost a friend because of a rape joke.//
There it was, it caught my eye immediately.
Facebook News Feed. A friend's status:
"I fricken raped my first presentation. Take that, Economics."
I almost couldn't believe what I was reading. Sure, I've seen this kind of insensitivity before, but that doesn't mean it will or should ever shock me any less.
The question was never whether or not to address this, but how to address this, because this kind of blatant disrespect should not go unchallenged. It cannot go unchallenged, not if we want to make any progress as a society. Instead of the comment I wanted to leave calling him a misogynistic asshole, or the text telling him that he's an immature douche bag, I decided to write a letter: tactful, yet factual and direct:
I really wish you wouldn't use the word "rape" as freely as you do and in the context that you do. It's along the same lines as someone using "gay" and "retarded" as adjectives to describe something negative or using "fag" and "retard" as insults, but in my mind, it's worse.
It's glorifying, normalizing, and making light of one of the most disgusting things that can happen to a person, and that continues to happen to 1 in 4 women before their 18th birthday. That's 25% of women in JUST that age group and JUST the ones that are reported.
I know that men don't grow up fearing sexual assault the same way that women do (even though men ARE, in fact, raped), and an argument can be made that it doesn't affect men the same way — but not only does that sound callous and selfish (the "it's not MY problem" type of mentality), but I believe it DOES affect men, whether they can see it or not.
A statistically-minded person like yourself has to realize that with numbers the way they are, rape is bound to happen to a woman in your life, in some capacity: your mother, your sister, your cousins, your nieces, your friends. Whether you know it or not, it HAS happened to at least one woman in your life already. And ironically, men are the ones with the MOST power to foster change on this matter. To speak up and say, "look, while this may not be something I personally fear or worry about, I know it's wrong and I won't take it any more." That inspires real, fast-moving change. A sociologically-minded person like myself knows that to be true.
Things that we consider subtle and insignificant like language and syntax not only influence our culture, but define it. Whether you mean to or not, every time you use the word "rape" the way you do, you're sending a very specific message about this violent, disgusting, and lasting crime that suggests that you don't think it's a big deal; and maybe you don't. But in my opinion, you should, especially in the interest of striving for the maturity and selflessness that you have been lately (and overall doing quite well, might I add).
The bottom line is, I guess I've always just thought you to be better than how you're portraying yourself by cheapening your maturity and awareness by using the word "rape" as a joke. A man isn't measured in how well he follows the crowd, but in how he separates himself and sets an example.
Maybe it was stupid of me to be hopeful, and expect some sort of enlightened response in return. That he would realize the error of his ways and apologize, vowing to do better and that he understands why he was beyond out of line. Instead, I got deleted as a friend on Facebook and blocked. While I find the uncommunicative culture that social networks often breed a ridiculous way to measure someone's friendship or relationship, this sent a clear message that I can't ignore and that I know was in response to my letter.
I'm posting this to remind people that rape is not the punchline of a joke. It's not funny, and it does happen to men and women, on a rising rate, every day. Not only are we obligated as decent human beings not to make these jokes, but to challenge those who do make them, even if the consequence is losing a friend.
I wasn't so upset by this joke just because I, myself, was raped in an anti-gay attack a few years ago. I was upset because it's discouraging for me to find ignorance and hatred almost everywhere I look, even in sources I once trusted.
That being said — for anyone else out there feeling discouraged or hopeless or feeling some sort of terrible isolation or pain from a difficult ordeal: whoever you are, I love you. I may not know you, but I love you and I love your right to be who you are and the strength you find within yourself to sometimes just be who you are, or make it through the day. Whether you are Black, Asian, Latino, Caucasian, or somewhere in between. Whether you are gay, straight, bisexual, transgender or somewhere in between. Whether you have faced sexual assault, the loss of a loved one, a broken heart, or somewhere in between. Kindly take hope in the midst of hatred and ignorance, someone really, truly loves you for exactly who you are.
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Farm bureau dinner: The Jefferson County Farm Bureau's annual dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Kearneysville Tree Fruit Research and Education Center. Cost is $12 for adults or $10 for children 12 and under. Reservations may be made by calling 304-728-7413, Ext. 0. Nominations to fill three upcoming vacancies for the board of directors will be taken.
Blood drives: Blood drives are planned at Leetown United Methodist Church, 11133 Leetown Road in Kearneysville, from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday and at Shepherdstown Fire Hall from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org.
Book sale: The Shepherdstown Community Club hosts a book sale from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Friday night will feature a wine and cheese preview for $10. To donate books, call 304-876-2586 or drop them off at the War Memorial Building in Shepherdstown today through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Bake and craft sale: Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Department in Harpers Ferry holds a bake sale/craft sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Fighting cancer: Sisters United plans a free breast cancer awareness event Saturday featuring medical professionals discussing the latest developments in breast cancer research and new mammography equipment at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Inn of Charles Town. For questions, call Bonnie Bell at 304-263-6128.
Suicide prevention: "Shine the Light," a suicide awareness and prevention walk sponsored by Berkeley Family Medicine, will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at Poorhouse Farm Park in Martinsburg. The goal of the walk is to raise funding, awareness and prevent suicide.
Meet the candidates: The Jefferson County NAACP will sponsor a candidates' forum at 7 Tuesday at St. Philip's Episcopal Parish Hall in Charles Town. Candidates for county commission, magistrate, sheriff, assessor and prosecuting attorney have been invited to participate. Each candidate will be given time to present his or her platform, and questions from the public also will be accepted.


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With films like "Exit Through the Gift Shop" providing a glimpse into the world of graffiti and street art, the medium is becoming more legitimized and prominent artists are gaining increasing popularity across the world. …
One such artist is Claudia Walde (known as MadC), who has created art all over the world – including Mexico. In a recent interview, MadC describes how the Internet has changed graffiti styles all over the world, as artists become inspired by what they see online and incorporate those shapes into their letters.
When it comes to graffiti in Mexico, two well-known Mexican graffiti artists are Efren Diaz Pacheco (Panik One) and Elisa Estrada (Rank), who use words and images as a means to express the human condition.
Panik One is a young Mexican graffiti artist from Pais de las Maravillas, Distrito Federal, Mexico. In his work, he modifies the urban landscape with his graffiti art; he also creates his own body graffiti which he sprays onto the human skin. Rank is a young female Mexican graffiti artist living and working in Acapulco who started out creating graffiti when she was only thirteen years old.
Blackbaud – which offers an array of cloud-based and on-premise software solutions, as well as related services – recently announced that more than 70 nonprofits are now using its comprehensive solution for managing arts and cultural organisations. …
"There is nothing comparable to this product," said Doug Perry, a customer at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and organisation that uses the software. "Decades of experience in meeting both the business needs of the organisation and their constituents' expectations have been fused into one web- and revenue-aware product that consistently impresses and improves our ability to perform these critical functions."
Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Blackbaud operates not only in the U.S., but also in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the U.K. With its fundraising, eMarketing, social media, advocacy, constituent relationship management (CRM), analytics, financial management, and vertical-specific solutions, organisations have been able to raise more than $100 billion each year.
With its breathtaking views, Monte Albán is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, having been inhabited by for roughly 1,500 years by the Olmecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs. …
Readers of The Guardian recently submitted "life changing travel tips" for exotic locales across the world. One such reader highlighted the Zapotec ruins in Monte Albán, Oaxaca. The reader describes the ruins as "truly awe-inspiring," complete with magnificent views from every viewpoint.
The winning tip came from a contributor who commented on the Amazon rainforest in Manu, Peru, where the reader described her experience at a natural oil spring. Other locations with travel tips include:
To see all tips, visit Readers' travel tips: life-changing trips.
Internet Governing Organisation ICANN Names Rodrigo de la Parra as New Vice President for Latin America
ICANN, an Internet governing organisation founded in 1998, has named Rodrigo de la Parra as its vice president for Latin America and Nigel Hickson as its vice president for Europe. …
Rodrigo de la Parra
De la Parra was previously regional liaison for Latin America for the company and is a respected telecommunications expert. Before joining ICANN, De la Parra was director general of prospective regulation and director general for international cooperation of Mexico's Federal Commission of Telecommunications. He has also served as the Mexican representative to ICANN's Governmental Advisory Committee and a member of the Consultative Committee of NIC.mx, Mexico's ccTLD.
Nigel Hickson
With more than 30 years of regulatory and other experience, Hickson has held various posts with the governments of the United Kingdom and Bermuda. Prior to joining ICANN, Hickson led teams at the UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport and Department of Business, Innovation and Skills on global ICT policy and regulatory issues.
Mexico has seen a steady increase in demand for electricity over the past decade, which has in turn, created a need for the expansion of power companies. Over the next ten years, Mexico's Energy Secretariat predicts that electricity consumption will grow by 3.3 percent.
One such company jumping in to fill this demand is POWERVAR Mexico, a subsidiary of North American based POWERVAR, Inc., which is responsible for all sales and services in Mexico. The worldwide provider of power protection solutions recently announced that it is opening a new office location in Mexico City, Mexico, to address the nation's growing need for power.
The investment in Mexico City coincides with the company's desire to expand its global reach.
"We have high expectations for the success of our new operation in Mexico. Our strategic approach is to place sales and support facilities where our OEM partners conduct business, just as we have in other regions of the world. POWERVAR is prepared to meet the growing demands and global expansion of our business partners," said Tom Gornick, POWERVAR's Vice President of Sales.
Riviera Maya's Hacienda Tres Rios Resort, Spa & Nature Park Receives Green Globe High Achievement Award
Hacienda Tres Rios Resort, Spa & Nature Park, located in Riviera Maya, was awarded a Green Globe High Achievement Award for its environmental conservation efforts.
This is a particularly significant honor, as this award is given to just six hotels across the world. Other hotels receiving the honor include: Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali (Asia / Pacific), Club Med Djerba La Douce, Tunisia (Africa), Hotel Concorde Berlin , Germany (Europe), Mövenpick Dead Sea, Jordan (Middle East) and Bucuti Beach Resort, Aruba (Caribbean).
In 2011, Hacienda Tres Rios received their third consecutive Green Globe Certification for superior environmental performance. The property is designed and operated by Sunset World and met 96 percent of the 320 indicators examined, which was the highest percentage received worldwide.
Raphael Lescuyer, a recent university graduate who attended school in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, speaks to his experience in the city. In addition to the rich culture and history of Puerto Vallarta, Raphael details the lasting friendships he's made while in Mexico, stating that it really does feel… like "home."
Frequent traveler to Puerto Vallarta speaks about his travels to the city and his love for the art, culture, food. He praises Puerto Vallarta as a charming city with a wealth of activities for travelers, from walking along the Malecon to relaxing on the beaches. Courtesy of the City of Puerto… Vallarta.
Peter and Lyn, travelers celebrating 25th years of traveling to Puerto Vallarta, recommend the city as a place with something for everyone.… They discuss Puerto Vallarta as a safe, friendly place with a variety of activities involving eating, dancing, adventuring, and relaxing. Other featured travelers praise the city for its beauty, cleanliness, and the friendliness of the people. Courtesy of the City of Puerto Vallarta. Visit mexicotoday.org for the latest on Mexican economy, tourism, culture, environment, and Mexico & the World
Last year, Mexico produced a record number of cars and light trucks.
According to the Mexican Automobile Industry Association (AMIA), 2011 production increased 13% from 2010, resulting in 2.56 million units. Additionally, 2.14 million vehicles were exported; this was the first time auto exports hit the 2 million mark, and was a 15% increase from 2010. Domestic auto sales grew 10% to 905,886 units in 2011, though they still remained below the level set in 2007, prior to the recession.
In December 2011, auto production grew 5%, auto exports rose 16%, and domestic sales grew 10%, when compared with totals from December 2010.
Eduardo Solis, the head of AMIA, said that automotive production in 2012 could be similar to 2011. There are warning signs, however, that economic trends in Europe could affect Mexico's key export markets in the United States and South America. This could affect Mexico's overall automotive output.
Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta's Pamela Thompson speaks about Puerto Vallarta's growing reputation as a destination for medical… tourism and a place with a high quality of life. Puerto Vallarta's medical tourism industry provides state of art equipment, inexpensive services, bilingual physicians and low waiting times for patients. Courtesy of the City of Puerto Vallarta. Visit mexicotoday.org for the latest on Mexican economy, tourism, culture, environment, and Mexico & the World news.
After attending a 2 day forum in Puerto Vallarta, Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization, Taleb Rifai, compliments the city's people and event management of the forum. He comments on Puerto Vallarta's stunning image and charm that makes travelers feel at home. Courtesy of the City of… Puerto Vallarta. Visit mexicotoday.org for the latest on Mexican economy, tourism, culture, environment, and Mexico & the World news.
Thanks to the collaboration between two environmental groups, one of the world's largest landfills – the 927 acre Bordo Poniente Landfill in Mexico City – is now closed. …
According to the partners at C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), this initiative will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate clean energy, and create lasting jobs.
At its peak the landfill processed hundreds of garbage trucks that delivered 12,000 tons of waste per day. However, thanks to aggressive recycling and composting efforts by Mexico City, that figure was recently cut in half, and then eliminated altogether.
The partners at C40 and CCI estimated that landfill methane could generate over 250 GWh, or enough power for an estimated 35,000 homes in Mexico City, during the first years of operation. Globally, the closing of this landfill represents one of the largest reductions of GHGs associated with solid waste.
Further economic benefits will come from the creation of both short- and long-term local jobs for contractors, service providers and qualified labor in the construction, operation and maintenance of the landfill gas capture system.
With 2012 being the Year of the Maya, there has been constant buzz revolving around the current "end of the world" prediction associated with the end of the Maya Calendar on December 21, 2012. The calendar encompasses a 144,000-day cycle or "b'ak'tun" that began on the Maya day of creation 5,200 years… ago.
To set matters straight, researchers have been pointing out that the end of the "b'ak'tun" should not be synonymous with an apocalypse.
With attention being drawn to the Maya ruins, CNN asked Jeff Morgan, Executive Director of the Global Heritage Fund, to recommend the most notable Maya sites in Latin America to travel to. For those with a keen interest in the Maya culture, why not commemorate the beginning of a new era at the location of an ancient pyramid or temple? Three out of five of the recommended Maya sites are located in Mexico: Chichen Itza, Tulum, and Palenque.
Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, has origins that can be traced to the 5th century AD. Showcasing the architectural styles of the Maya and Toltec people, Chichen Itza's ruins contain the well-known El Castillo (the Castle) pyramid as well as many monuments for travelers to take in.
The Tulum ruins, also located on the Yucatán peninsula, are home to cliff ruins facing the Caribbean Sea waters and boast a large number of cenotes (deep natural pits or sinkholes).
Last on the list, Palenque sits in the midst of a jungle with several sites to behold such as pyramids, a temple, carved stone walls and an ancient burial site.
Denso Corporation plans to build a new plant in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, said Hikaru Sugi, President of Denso International America. Sugi made the announcement at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.
The plant will manufacture heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units with the Denso Corporation, hoping to produce additional products at this site in the future. The $57 million facility will employ about 400 people when it opens in October 2013.
This will be the third plant for DNMX, which also has a facility in Guadalupe City, Nuevo Leon.
Denso currently manufactures a variety of automotive products at its two existing plants, including instrument clusters, climate control panels, and system control components such as variable cam timing and oil control valves.
The announcement comes shortly after the company said it will open a research and development office in the Silicon Valley of California, and expands its operations in Southfield to house labs for battery cooling and in-dash technology engineering.