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In which I continue the process of spotlighting the 20 songs of Rich Mullins that I think are the most enduring, the most memorable, the "desert island" collection I would hand to someone who was hearing his music for the first time. (But not without a long list of honorable mentions.)
One of the things that impresses me most about the work of Rich Mullins in hindsight is its versatility. He could write classically cheesy 80s pop/rock in the vein of Mr. Mister or Toto. He could write dreamy, Carpenters-style ballads. He could write pop classical take-offs and piano-abusing growlers a la Billy Joel. Here you might interject that you don't really need that kind of versatility in your life and give him a pass. But that would be a shame, because you'd be missing his nitty-gritty bluegrass, his Springsteenian soul, his country twang, his smart taste in folk covers new and old, and his Dylan-and-Simon-esque treks across the American landscape. And worst of all, you'd miss his unique, sometimes purely instrumental touch on instruments you'd never heard of, like hammered and lap dulcimer (and the inexplicable way he turned such instruments into the stuff of #1 singles).
Part 2 of our countdown continues to showcase that versatility across my hand-picked selection of tunes. Part 1 already included a number of favorites, but I've kept what I feel are some of the very best for second.
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MPD: Man injured in train accident, charged with DWI
A Midland man was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital with minor injuries Saturday evening after a freight train struck his vehicle, according to the city's public information officer.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and the Midland police and fire departments responded to the crash at about 5:38 p.m. near the intersection of North Carver Street and East Industrial Avenue.
A witness told police that a man, later identified as Benjamin Oakes, 60, was driving a pickup north on Carver Street and drove through the crossing arms and came to a stop on the railroad tracks, said PIO Sara Higgins.
Oakes sustained minor injuries after an eastbound train struck the front end of the vehicle. The emergency crossing post received significant damage.
Patricia Hill, who lives at the 1300 block of Davis Avenue, said she heard the crash and ran to assist the driver. She said she did not hear the emergency bells sound at the time of the crash.
"We were trying to keep him alert until the ambulance got to him," Hill said.
Oakes will be charged with driving while intoxicated, Higgins said.
Police are still investigating the crash, she said.


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The name Duthie may commemorate St. Dubhthach of Tain. It is a shortened Anglicisation of MacGille Dubhthaigh, "son of the servant of Dubhthach." The Gaelic name of Tain is Baile Dhubhthaich, "Dubhthach's town". There are some early mentions of the name Duthie – there was a Marjory Duthe (without the "i") in Holme, Orkney in 1492; seven Duthie's are recorded in Dunblane and its neighbourhood from 1598; there was a Patrick Duthie in Insches, parish of Glenbervie in 1612, a David Duthie appears in Ballbrogie, Dunkeld in 1744 and Alexander Duthie was a planter in Jamaica in 1769. It is still a very North-East of Scotland name today. Another name in the area is Arduthie.


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Here we go....US Missile Fired by accident (!) in Qatar
US missile fired 'by accident' in Qatar
Published: Tuesday October 16, 2007
A Patriot missile was launched accidentally from a US military base in the Gulf state of Qatar, crashing into a farm but causing no casualties.
"A Patriot missile landed on a farm belonging to a Qatari national after being fired by accident from the As-Sailiyah camp," Al-Jazeera television reported on Tuesday.
According to unconfirmed reports, the missile exploded in mid-air, scattering debris over the farm, which is situated in the desert north of As-Sailiyah.
"We're investigating the incident, which happened last night," said a spokswoman at the US base, Holley Silkman, who refused to make any further comment on what had occurred.
A Qatari military police vehicle was stationed at the entrance to the farm and reporters were refused access to the site, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) southwest of Doha.
Qatar, a member of the pro-Western Gulf Cooperation Council, hosts the US army's Central Command which directed the US-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003.
The Patriot is a surface-to-air missile system used by the US military and several of its allies, including Israel.
The US military has two bases in Qatar, As-Sailiyah and Al-Udeid, which is located in the desert further south of the capital.


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The Whisky Exchange Linkwood 16 Years Old Sherry Cask Retro Label
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.10% 9 This is a wonderful bottling. It has the suave and brooding character of Mr Fox in Jemima Puddleduck.
The Whisky Exchange Ardmore 1993
Single Malt - Scotland - 49.30% 7 An enticing whispering whisky.
The Whisky Exchange Balblair 40 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 47.20% 8 Yet another superb Balblair which chimes perfectly with the official bottlings.
The Whisky Exchange BenRiach 21 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.70% 9 Complex with excellent balance. A typical for a Speyside, but it's one hell of a dram!
The Whisky Exchange Bowmore 18 Years Old 1993 The Whisky Exchange Masterpieces
Single Malt - Scotland - 61.60% 8 That whisky needs a dash of water to cut the edges. Clean, big with that wonderful exotic fruit character that some Bowmore proudly display.
The Whisky Exchange Bunnahabhain 27 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 A welcome addition.
The Whisky Exchange Dunglas 1967
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 The fresh, charming bouquet was a revelation, but the palate was a little careworn.
The Whisky Exchange Glenfarclas 1974 30 Years Old, Bottle for the Whisky Exchange
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.50% 7 A lot of elegance and distinction but as if it has lost health. Surprisingly enough, waters boosts it.
The Whisky Exchange Glenfiddich 1974 50th Anniversary of the Queen's Coronation
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.90% 8 Despite the rich descriptors, I found this slightly sharp with some vintage Glenfiddichs.
The Whisky Exchange Glen Grant 31 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.90% 7 With water, more toffeish malt notes emerge in the middle, but the wood is very dominating.
The Whisky Exchange Highland Park 16 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 No better than average HP.
The Whisky Exchange Highland Park 36 Years Old, Cask 10252
Single Malt - Scotland - 49.70% 8 Enough tannic bite to suggest considerable age, but a remarkably youthful freshness.
The Whisky Exchange Isle of Jura 1999, 5 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 63.00% 8 Why wasn't this done years ago? More please. Captivating.
The Whisky Exchange Spirit of Asama
Single Malt - Japan - 55.00% 7 Unfortunately, very one-dimensional.
The Whisky Exchange Old Midleton 1967, 35 Years Old
Blended - Ireland - 41.10% 8 Post prandial. After the aloo.
The best of times
With rare whisky very much in demand The Whisky Exchange is booming. But is it really such a great time to be investing in whisky? Dominic Roskrow spoke to Sukhinder Singh.
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Working in harmony
The new Whisky Exchange shop at London's Vinopolis is part of a new project that shows how grape and the grain can make a harmonious blend. Kate Ennis reports
January 2006, Issue 53, page 52
Spirit of Art
Martin Mitchell goes beyond words into visual tasting notes
December 2012, Issue 108, page 54
World of whisky
Pictures from The Whisky Fair, Limburg, Germany
July 2005, Issue 49, page 82
New Digital Emperors
Tim Forbes has worked for The Whisky Exchange since 2003 and looks after the company's online presence including The Whisky Exchange Blog.
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The New World
Tim Forbes has worked for The Whisky Exchange since 2003 and looks after the company's online presence including The Whisky Exchange Blog
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All that glisters is not gold
Ian Buxton looks at the recent ultra premium releases.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 18
Germany hot over whisky
Thousands turned out for Germany's Limburg Whisky Fair. Brian Townsend was amongst them
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You have to be sensible and balance passion with a business mind (Sukhinder Singh)
Ian Wisniewski interviews the man behind The Whisky Exchange
June 2007, Issue 64, page 23
Last Orders for 2015
The end of the line for four great whiskies
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Limburg Whisky Fair grows on ...
In just three years, the Whisky Fair at Limburg in Germany has established itself as one of THE events in the continental whisky diary.
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Island Life
Keep the usual one please
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Send your questionsto email@example.com or by post to: Q&A, Whisky Magazine, St Faiths House, Mountergate, Norwich, England, NR1 1PY
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The Apocalypse is Nigh…
Where has all the whisky gone?
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Ask the expert
I was given an unopened bottle of 1961 Gooderham's Centennial Whisky. How much is this bottle worth? C Lacroix, Canada This is a bottle of blended Canadian whisky 15 Years Old bottled by Gooderham an...
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Giant killers
Gavin D Smithdelves intothe history of Dunville & Co's Royal Irish Distilleries
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Young at heart
It's a fallacy to state that the older the whisky, the better it is. Young malts can have their own attractions. Ian Wisniewski reports
January 2005, Issue 45, page 56
Beyond the Pickleback
Our chap behind the stick looks at the Irish category
February 2014, Issue 117, page 58
Comfy Bumpkin
London's newest gastro-pub has created a relaxing,home from home atmosphere where drinkers can feel comfortable experimenting with whisky,as Kate Ennis discovers
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Speculate to Accumulate
Flipping auctions
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Looking Back
Jonny McCormick sums up an excellent year
March 2012, Issue 102, page 72
On the up
Is grain whisky on the verge of an exciting new era? Ian Wisniewski finds out.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 28
Vintage Whisky Sellers
Where to buy that elusive whisky
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Designed for Enjoyment
Not just there to hold your whisky, glasses are now scientifically created
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New World Order
With the search for the Global Icons of Whisky nearing its end, we turn our attention to the rest of the world; this includes producing nations such as Ireland, Japan, Canada and India.
March 2013, Issue 110, page 6
For most of us, so-called premium whiskies remain firmly in the realms of fantasy, whisky jewels to be enjoyed vicariously through shop brochures, product images and tasting notes. But who buys these ...
December 2007, Issue 68, page 44
The best of blends
Is a passion for blends on the rise? Ian Wisniewski looks at what is being done to promote blended Scotch.
October 2006, Issue 59, page 21
The voice of the people
The Icons of Whisky mark a step up for Whisky Magazine. Formerly known as the Whisky Academy and decided by an editorial panel, they are now decided by reader votes. Here we present the winners
April 2004, Issue 38, page 16
Rising stars
The search is nearly over for the cream of the crop in the whisky world. In the final round of the regional voting our focus turns to the 'rest of the world'.
February 2010, Issue 86, page 6
Where next for peat?
Peaty whisky has been enjoying a long spell in the limelight.But are there new territories to explore? Ian Wisniewski reports
April 2006, Issue 55, page 22
Bottling it up
Martin Isark uncovers the conspiract: whisky does in fact evolve in the bottle, not just the barrel
November 2002, Issue 27, page 38
A Bridge Further
Whisky chef Martine Nouet looks at some extreme pairings
March 2012, Issue 102, page 57
Latest news
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Vote for your whisky favourites
Icons of whisky is the new name for our annual awards. And this year we're introducing the radical step of letting you do the voting 2004
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The Gavel Comes Down
Is the future of whisky auctions – online?
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Macallan marathon
Marcin Miller joined a very select number of invited guests for the ultimate Macallan tasting.
July 2002, Issue 24, page 14
The Whisky Academy
The inaugural annual Whisky Magazine award for those individuals who have excelled in their contribution to the whisky industry
May 2002, Issue 22, page 18
The best Scotch malts in the world
Compiling a top 90 best Scottish malts list is as ambitious a project as this magazine has ever undertook. Dominic Roskrowdescribes how it was done
May 2004, Issue 39, page 22
The Magnificent Seven – Part Two
Neil Ridley reflects on some of the most memorable world whiskies he has enjoyed in the past
January 2016, Issue 133, page 44
Icons of Whisky 2009
Following months of debate,scrutiny and several exhaustive rounds of voting,we finally reveal who has topped the Whisky Magazine charts.
February 2009, Issue 78, page 15
Industry 'Oscars' honour the heroes of whisky
The Icons of Whisky recognise the people and companies that have made the biggest contribution to the world of whisky. Dominic Roskrow explains how the winners were chosen
March 2005, Issue 46, page 26
World Whiskies Awards 2012 Winners Announced
There is a certain joy following the various spirits through this competition and its format. The job of the judges gets progressively harder as the rounds progress and the competition for the winning...
April 2012, Issue 103, page 73
Bars Guide: London
Capital investment. Let Neil Ridley take you through the bars of London
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Making the grade
In a Whisky Magazine exclusive we go behind the scenes of this ambitious project.
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Blogging it
Richard Jones surfs the 'net to find some of the more interesting sites of whisky comment and debate
June 2007, Issue 64, page 30
Hold the front page...
In tabloid speak we need to strike while the iron's hot and make hay while the sun shines. Dominic Roskrow looks at how whisky is enjoying life as a media darling
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(From left: Our hostess and tour guide, Sarah Henry; baker Brian Wood of Starter Bakery with his Kouign Amanns; Hannah Hoffman of Doughnut Dolly; the colorful tiffin at Juhu Beach Club; hanging citrus at Scream, a wonderful sorbet and ice cream shop whose fate is currently uncertain)
I can tell you about the food scene in Portland. I can tell you about the food scene in Mexico City. And I can tell you about the food scene in Israel. You want to know about the food in suburban New York circa 1985? I can tell you about that, too. (I hope you like diners and delis.)
But it was with some measure of embarrassment and shame that I recently realized how little I knew about the Bay Area food scene beyond the comfortable confines of Silicon Valley.
Further north -- either up towards San Francisco or veering east toward Oakland and Berkeley -- tossed me completely and utterly out of my league.
So I jumped at an invitation from my friend and fellow food writer Sarah Henry to join her for a media preview of a new series of walking-and-tasting tours run by Edible Excursions, a culinary tour company that matches food enthusiasts and travelers with knowledgeable guides for three-hour jaunts through particular neighborhoods. (Note: Tours cost $75/per person and include plenty of food to qualify as a full meal, with dessert, and then some. We folks on the media preview tour did not have to pay.)
Happily, now I can add the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland to the list of places where I'd be comfortable making dining recommendations. If you wander out of Temescal, though, you're on your own. Seriously, I know nothing. (Please weigh in below with other Oakland favorites.)
Here's where I went.
Temescal Farmers' Market. We started our tour here, and since I'd arrived early (thanks to the excellent navigational skills of my co-pilot, Danielle), I stocked up on organic almonds, baby gem lettuces, purple kale, and tiny turnips before we met up with the rest of the group. The market's a community hub, and with good reason. Location: 5300 Claremont Ave, Oak. Hours: Sunday, 9a-1p, year-round. More info here.
(From left: Menu at Cholita Linda; Menu-board at Doughnut Dolly; men hanging outside the old-timey barbershop in Temescal Alley)
Cholita Linda. Co-owner Vanessa Chavez of Cholita Linda (one of the vendors at the Temescal Market) offers super-fresh, crisp, and colorful Baja fish tacos, carne asada, and a bevy of sandwiches, which you can wash down with a cool strawberry lemonade or agua fresca. This stall's so popular, Cholita Linda will be opening permanent digs -- called Cholita Linda Bistro -- on Telegraph Avenue in the coming months. More information here.
Starter Bakery. Even if you can't spell the famed Breton pastry Kouign Amann (I'm not sure I can), you should still eat one. Rich and flaky with more butter than you should probably consume in a month, this sugary indulgence -- available at the Starter Bakery stall also at the Temescal Farmers' Market -- is worth every caloric bite. The secret? Baker Brian Wood explains that using salted butter ("they should taste salty," he says), and brushing the baking pan with still more butter and dusting it with sugar gives the classic French pastry its characteristic flavor and irresistible, almost-caramellike chew. For those of you located near me, Wood says the pastries are also sold at Barefoot Coffee in Los Gatos. Website coming soon, but for now you can follow Starter Bakery on Facebook.
Doughnut Dolly. If you prefer your sweets with easier-to-pronounce names, head to Hannah Hoffman's Doughnut Dolly, a slip of a shop specializing in cream- or jam-filled doughnuts. Located on quaint Alley 49, site of a former horse stable, Doughnut Dolly offers tour participants tender doughnut holes filled to order. Props to her for raising more than $12K through Kickstarter for her business. Location: 482B 49th Street, Oakland. Website and video.
(Clockwise, from left: potato-puff sliders at Juhu Beach Club; banchan at Sura Korean; grilled cheese and tomato soup at Sacred Wheel Cheese; cold-pressed coffee with cream outside The Cro Cafe)
Juhu Beach Club. I admit it: I watch Top Chef, and have since the beginning, so the fact that the brand new Juhu Beach Club's owner Preeti Mistry competed on the show a few seasons back gave me a small thrill. More thrilling, though, were the pouffy mashed potato sliders with chutney and pickled onions, and the Darjeeling Ltd, an unusual blend of cilantro- and cumin-infused lemonade and iced tea. Mistry's colorful Indian street food is bound to be a big hit not just with urbane singles, but with families as well. She serves kids' meals in brightly-hued tiffins, the individual compartments filled with butter chicken, basmati rice, and fresh salad. Location: 5179 Telegraph Avenue. Website for further information.
The Cro Cafe. Watching Luigi Oldani pour cream into a glass of cold-brewed, drip coffee brought to mind Ed, a college junior who dated my freshman-year roommate. (In the dining center, Ed would meditate on the swirls of cream as they dispersed, zenlike, into his cup, his coffee changing from deep brown to milky blond. In retrospect, he may have been smoking something.) The Cro Cafe's flavorful java -- from Sightglass Coffee Roasters in San Francisco -- put me in a happy, caffeinated haze, and I'm not even a coffee drinker. I also like that Oldani named the shop after his daughter, Camille Rosemary. Location: Temescal Alley. Website for further information.
Sacred Wheel Cheese. This family-owned cheese shop had me at hello when it served a miniature grilled cheese sandwich (gruyere, Jack, and fontina, though the combinations change) with a tomato soup chaser. (The soup's surprise element? A Pabst Blue Ribbon reduction.) This two-year-old fromagerie and specialty foods store also offers sandwiches, and if I'd been at all hungry at that point, I may have been tempted by something larger. 4935 Shattuck Ave. Website for further information.
Sura Korean. Anyone who has trouble making decisions will find much to love in the Korean tradition of banchan, a colorful assortment of cold and often pickled dishes offered in many Korean restaurants. At Sura's, we sampled tiny bites of eggplant, fish cake, potato, black bean, yam, kimchi, daikon, bean sprouts, and at least 5 other piquant preparations before our main course of tofu stew arrived. Here, banchan comes gratis with every dinner entree. Location: 4869 Telegraph Ave. Website for further information.
Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine. This three-year old restaurant is a newcomer to Edible Excursions' Temescal tour line-up, and while it joined in after my preview, I'm thrilled to share news of it here with you anyway. Why? Because Oakland is home to a large population of Eritreans and Ethiopians, and anyone who knows anything about me knows that I hold this region, its people, and its foodways extremely close to my heart. Sarah Henry (our guide) reports that owner Amesiyas Amha Wube offers tour-goers tastes of injera along with 5 to 7 different kinds of wots, or stews, "featuring lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, cabbage, and collard greens." Abesha is an "important stop... because it represents a key and unique culture in the area and many of our guests may not be familiar with the cuisine," she adds. Prepare to eat with your hands, friends. Location: 4929 Shattuck Ave. Website for further information.
Can you go to all these places on your own? Sure, go ahead. They're all local businesses that deserve your patronage. But also please consider Edible Excursions. Going the tour route allows you to taste your way through the area and puts you in the hands of knowledgeable field guides. It's the prix fixe versus the a la carte option, the tasting menu versus the app and entrée. You'll spend a wad upfront, but for 3 hours in the pleasant California sunshine, it's actually a great value and a whole lot of tasty food. Plus, you get to commune directly with the owners/food artisans filling your bellies. That, as they say, is priceless.
(Temescal Tastes tours start this Sunday, March 10, and run every Sunday thereafter. More information on this particular tour, and other Edible Excursions Bay Area tours, available here.)


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Discussion in 'EDGE' started by Big Green, Dec 1, 2008.
I'm about to get the edge , but I want to know if it is good.
The MicroSD USB card reader included with the EDGE works perfectly fine, at least mine does.
What I don't like is that the MicroSD sticks out past the card reader, so you'd have to stick it in your USB port by holding the sides.
It's a problem for me because I have one of those laptops that have the USB port in a horizontal way, not vertical.
What I'd like to confirm is whether or not this USB card reader is compatible with SDHC. I recall a online store, I believe it was leetmod, that said it is SDHC capable. I've not tried that yet, don't have a SDHC card sadly. Anyone care to let us know?
I never use the included SD readers. They're generally very cheap and low quality. I bought one of these:
Sandisk MobileMate SD Plus Memory Card Reader
And I haven't looked back. Works great. Excellent quality. Worth the $10.


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10 priceless GIFs from the first two episodes of HEIRS
In case you missed them, or in case you just want to relive the dream all over again like us, we've captured the most important scenes from episodes 1 and 2 of Heirs:
1. Lee Min Ho showering
2. Park Shin Hye sassin' out!
3. "I always look this good"
4. All the meaningful stares
5. Lee Min Ho surfing endlessly
6. It's okay baby!
7. Sexual tension
8. Bad American stereotypes (and lots of chase scenes)
9. Mean, bitchy rich people
10. Awkward declarations of love that Tan will probably deny by episode 3
What are some of your favorite moments in the first two episodes of Heirs? How are you liking the show so far? Comment below!


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Buying at Halls Fine Art – Frequently Asked Questions
Am I the successful bidder?
Successful bidders will receive an invoice for their purchase during the auction on surrender of their paddle number, remote bidders by email invoice at the end of the auction (if an email address is present), or via post where no email address is provided.
Hammer Prices
I am not the successful bidder and could not watch the auction, where can I find the hammer prices?
For a Fine auction we release the hammer prices online the Friday after an auction. A physical list of Hammer prices are available to collect from our reception approximately 20 minutes after each auction.
Should I request a condition report?
Bidding is a commitment to purchase and indicates that the condition of the lot is fully accepted. If you are not able to view in person, our dedicated and knowledgable team of expert specialists are on hand to assist you with provision of a condition report on request. All lots are sold subject to general wear and tear commensurate with age and handling over time and only obvious faults will be mentioned after a visual inspection. If you have particular specialist questions on any lot, please state these before bidding since we cannot and will not provide a forensic examination of any lot but only a general condition report as a guide only. All condition reports given by Halls Holdings Ltd's representatives or agents are statements of opinion and not fact.
Bidding in the room
Can I bid by accident if I move? No, the team of auctioneers at Halls are experienced and are able to read whether you are bidding or not very easily.
Can an auctioneer miss my bid?
Don't be afraid to make yourself known if our auctioneer has given 'fair warning' and you feel that we have not taken your bid into account. If you have started to bid on an item our auctioneer will invite your competing bid.
Commission bidding
Can I leave a commission bid on auction day?
It is recommended that you submit commission bids on the day before the sale, Commission bids cannot be guaranteed to be processed on the morning of an auction.
I cannot attend the preview of the auction, I don't have an email but want to leave a commission bid what shall I do?
As long as we still have a couple of days before the auction you are welcome to post a commission bidding form, we recommend for every commission bid that it is phoned through in advance.
For further assistance and to make a bid –
Contact Halls Accounts Manager, Peter Booth by calling 01743 450 700 or email the Fine Art Team.
Telephone bidding
Can I book a line on the day of auction?
Telephone lines close at 4.30pm the day before the sale begins. Lines are limited and we recommended early booking to avoid disappointment.
What form of ID will I be asked for?
Two pieces of ID are required, both proof of resident address and photographic.
A copy of either passport or driving license along with a copy of a recent bank statement or utility bill. Copies of proof of ID can be emailed or posted. In every event we recommend you telephone to book your line in advance to avoid disappointment.
I have bid with other reputable auction houses, do I really need to provide identification?
Yes, for telephone bidding where a clients is previously unknown to us; Halls Fine Art do require proof of identification.
Can I leave my personal payment card details as proof of identification?
We are not able to verify proof of identification from personal payment card details.
For further assistance and to book a telephone line –
Contact Halls Fine Art Administration Team by calling 01743 450 700 or email
Bidding Online
How do I register?
Visit the online bidding site www.the-saleroom.com/halls and follow the onscreen directions to register. Registration at each auction is required to bid in each auction.
I registered several days ago and cannot see that I am approved to bid?
Don't panic, we tend to approve bidders very close to the auction date. Keep checking the account, and if on the Monday before the auction begins you are still experiencing approval difficulties contact Halls Accounts Manager, Peter Booth.
Can I bid online by mistake?
During the live auction, every live auction bidding platform invites clearly registered bidders to bid using a bid button. If you do not wish to bid, do not press the bid button. Pressing the bid button is a commitment to buy.
For further assistance with registering to bid online –
Contact Halls Fine Art Administration Team by calling 01743 450 700 or email
General information
We reserve the right to request proof of identification at any time.
Things to remember
Halls accept no liability for commission bids that have not been received, and cannot process commission bidding forms that have not been completed adequately or legibly.


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My son would love to sleep out in that!ReplyDelete
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This bake was a home made recipe I created for cold wintery nights. I love the simplicity of the pasta bake with a flavour hit from the venison salami. You can easily substitute the salami for a different meat of your choice.
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First-of-Its-Kind Benchmark Study on Investigative Site Initiation Process Published in Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- goBalto, Inc. announced today the publication of 'Benchmarking the Study Initiation Process' in the January 2013 issue of the Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science journal (formally called the 'Drug Information Journal' published by DIA), a study conducted in collaboration with the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development (CSDD).
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The Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development is an independent, academic, non-profit research group at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Our mission is to develop strategic information to help drug developers, regulators, and policy makers improve the quality and efficiency of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical development, review, and utilization. Our path-breaking research informs the research-based industry, regulatory agencies, and the public about the nature and pace of pharmaceutical development
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Our long-term objective is to enhance the effectiveness of early treatment for OEF/OIF veterans suffering from combat-related PTSD; and alcohol abuse by advancing knowledge on models and mechanisms that explain the association between PTSD symptoms and alcohol use. Research has shown high comorbidity rates between PTSD and alcohol use disorders (AUDs) among combat exposed veterans. While prior research studies have identified patterns consistent with social learning (SLT) and self-medication perspectives (SM), they are limited by a reliance on static assessments of symptoms and alcohol use over long time intervals and retrospective reports. SLT/SM models reflect rapid unfolding of internal processes and behaviors over time, often within a day, and require methods that can measure this potentially proximal interplay of symptom changes and alcohol use. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a method that can capture near real time day-to-day symptoms and behaviors in a participant's natural environment. Using EMA, the objectives of the proposed study are to: (1) examine relations between combat-related PTSD and alcohol use over time among OEF/OIF veterans; (2) test theorized (Self-Medication/Social Learning Theory) PTSD and alcohol use associations (cognitive mediation, coping, social influences); (3) examine effect of length of time post-deployment on PTSD and alcohol use associations; and (4) examine associations between SM and concurrent functioning. A total of 168 OEF/OIF veterans who have combat related partial or full PTSD and endorse risky drinking behavior, will receive cell phones that are connected to an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. The IVR system will provide daily prompts to participants to report on PTSD and alcohol use for 28 days in their natural environments. In person clinical interviews will be conducted at baseline and immediately following the completion of the IVR protocol. This research will yield a rich dataset, and findings will offer important implications for interventions. Results will help guide front-line providers (e.g., primary care) in addressing the needs of OEF/OIF veterans with combat related PTSD and alcohol misuse.
Patients with PTSD-alcohol dependence are more costly to the VA health care system, as they have greater functional impairment, such as unemployment, increased violence and legal problems, family problems, and greater medical problems, such as HIV infection. Developing early interventions or improving existing treatments are dependent on our understanding of the processes by which PTSD and alcohol use inter-relate. Ultimately, better understanding of the etiology of alcohol use-PTSD comorbidity and improved treatments may lead to significant health care cost savings and improved public health for veterans.


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I had two delicious steeps of this tea this afternoon. It tastes a lot like Copabanana to me, which is definitely not a bad thing. I had a $10 off coupon with Teavana, so I got a few herbal blends to try out. So far, I'm quite enjoying them.
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For the last few months, bloggers such as Lifecruiser conduct an international cocktail party where writers highlight a notable drink from their travels or experiences. With a recent visit to Singapore Zoo, this month's drinks takes to the steamy climes of south-east Asia.
The Singapore Sling was famously introduced at the luxurious Raffles Hotel in the early 1900s and where it is still available today for an eye-watering price over US$20). Many other bars around also offer the almost sickly sweet cocktail at a lower price but without the colonial ambiance.
It is made with two measures of gin and a measure of cherry brandy, mixed with a measure of lime juice, half measures of Benedictine and Cointreau and a generous half measure of Grenadine. Add a dash of bitters, fill with pineapple juice and garnish with the traditional pineapple and cherry.
So a hearty cheers to all at this month's cocktail party.
Other Drinks of the Month
Pisco Sour
Chimay Beer
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Drinks Around the World: Singapore Sling
For the last few months, bloggers such as Lifecruiser conduct an international cocktail party where writers highlight a notable drink from their travels or experiences. With a recent visit to Singapore Zoo, this month's drinks takes to the steamy climes of south-east Asia.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Photo of the Week - Oasis? (Sahara Desert, Algeria)
The cruel deceit of the Sahara Desert lies in its ability to suggest water is nearby. The mirage is simply a reflection of the sky caused by the incredibly hot afternoon sand temperatures and light refraction, leaving such a realistic suggestion of a refreshing lake.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The Natural Zoo (Singapore)
I have always had mixed feelings about zoos trying to balance the feelings of seeing magnificent animals in restricted sad cages against the beneficial scientific and conservation activities that many conduct. As an individual visitor it can be a chance to see, experience, watch, learn from and photograph in real life some of the planet's most fascinating and awe-inspiring creatures – some of those almost impossible to see in their natural habitat. Equally it can be the chance to see disenchanted, constrained animals living in unnatural areas.
By far the best zoo I have visited is Singapore Zoo. With natural barriers such as moats, ditches and waterways replacing the usual bars and barriers for most displays (a few still have glass), the zoo has an open harmonious feel to it. Displays are thoughtfully landscaped and more generously sized and there is a general mood of satisfied, contented animals throughout the zoo.
Like all zoos, there are a number of highlight displays. Singapore Zoo boasts an impressive primate collection including a wide variety of monkeys, lemurs, chimpanzees, mandrills and the endangered golden lion tamarin (with its striking facial features) which are spread over a couple of island with a variety of forests, bamboos and grasses. A large group of endangered orang-utans have a large expanse of trees, ropes, vines and platforms to keep them entertained on a carefully designed island of their own.
Over fifty Hamadryas Baboons from Ethiopia live in one of the most impressive displays simulating the harsh deserts and the rocky escarpments of Ethiopia which they so nimbly access, climb and clamber for key strategic positions. The area is a riot of noisy screeches, clouds of dust, sharp dashing movements, revenge attacks, peaceful gazing and cautious grooming. As in the wild, caring mothers piggy-back their youngsters from the slightest hint of danger while young males stage mock fights in preparation for more senior roles.
The zoo also houses a rich collection of cats including lions, leopards, pumas and jaguars. Most notable are three white tigers (not albinos) which only occur in nature around 1 in 10,000 births. Similarly rare king cheetahs which have a different pattern to the normal spots (caused by a recessive gene and mainly bred in captivity) are included among the cheetahs. With bigger areas and more natural settings, some were tricky to spot highlighting the impressive camouflage techniques of these large felines. Nearby are a number of traditional African animals such as giraffes, zebras, white rhinos, hippos, warthog and antelope.
Though heavy on air-conditioning, iced water pools and large lumps of ice, the idea of a polar bear display in a tropical zoo is questionable. The display is cleverly designed so that you can watch these bears both above and below water, polar bears being impressive and powerful swimmers (a similar method is used with the hippos). Live fish and food frozen into ice is included in their diet to maintain some natural instincts. Being a hot, humid day when I was there, these majestic animals appeared completely sapped of energy.
Though I didn't visit the area as I have seen them all back home, the zoo features an extensive and popular Australian zone including kangaroos, wallabies and emus (though no koalas), along with the usual collection of Australian lizards, snakes, spiders and other weird creepy-crawlies. The world's most venomous snake – the taipan – is included though safely stored behind glass.
There are numerous other animals on display from butterflies and birds to reptiles and Asian elephants. It is easy to spend a rewarding full day wandering the paths and tracks (see map) either enjoying the posted feedings spread throughout the day or simply watching the wide variety of nature's kingdom in what is surely one of the finest zoo settings of any. To escape the harsh Singapore humidity, there are plenty of places to sit and simply enjoy the animals at play. Attached to the zoo is a Night Safari but that is a story for another day.
Other SE Asia Posts
Breakfast at the Floating Markets (Thailand)
The Intrigue of Thai Massage(Thailand)
The Petronas Towers (Malaysia)
Friday, August 21, 2009
A Timeless Promise (Oberammergau, Germany)
In 1633, a traveller walked into the travel wonder of Oberammergau unwittingly carrying the plague and causing the death of many of the local population in a short time. Seeking a higher power to secure itself from the Black Death, the citizens swore to God that they would re-enact the story of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection every ten years for safety from this savage disease that had obliterated other towns and communities. Oberammergau escaped the clutches of this savage disease and the well-known Passion Play began its long run.
Even as religious observance has eased in many places in modern times and medical knowledge dramatically improved, Oberammergau avoids tempting fate and continues to fulfil its pledge of almost four hundred years, completing this stunning production on the years that end in zero. Indeed, apart from a war in 1870 and World War II (where religious plays were banned), the play has been completed every decade with the next due in 2010.
As per tradition, the play is solely conducted by the people of Oberammergau with the population studiously growing their hair and beards from the previous year to have the appearance of biblical times. The stagehands, musicians, technicians and costume makers are also drawn from the local populace. Indeed, it is clear who is in the play by simply wandering around town as the hair styles look like a flashback to the sixties and seventies.
The staging is an epic affair with the play running for five hours with a generous interval for dinner over a season of five months. It is conducted in the superb open-air Passion Theatre (audience is under cover) with a dramatic backdrop of the Bavarian Alps. One notable element of the play are the tableaux vivants that see significant biblical scenes frozen like a photograph with the actors remaining motionless on stage while a description of the setting takes place.
To support the popularity of the play with people travelling from all over the world to view it, nearly every house is converted into some form of accommodation and hotels for miles around are packed for months. I stayed with a family whose father and son were both performers, the father assisted in painting the backdrops while the mother helped sew the outfits. The friendly family only provided accommodation during the play though there was no sense of what must have been relief in getting the privacy of their own house back on the completion of the play's season. Town life also continues with businesses and schools operating as normal adopting schedules to fit around the play's afternoon start.
Located in southern Germany only a short distance from Germany's highest peak, the town is a picture postcard of half-timbered houses with flower boxes bursting in colourful bloom and glittering churches, ornately decorated in gold. Many of the houses are adorned in detailed frescoes called lüftlmalerei, covering both religious and non-religious themes. While the most celebrated example is the Pilatushaus, two stunning secular examples are found in Ettalerstrasse. The familiar Hansel and Gretel and Red Riding Hood stories are told in wonderful detail across the front of two houses as if reading giant comic books.
Several shops highlight the thriving woodcarving industry. Exquisite, detailed hand-carved figurines, bowls, plates and toys sit alongside machine-made commercial offerings meeting every conceivable price point. Woodchips lie on the floor as the owners patiently chip away at their latest creation. If you have a favourite saint or biblical character, it is inconceivable that your desires could not be satisfied among the huge religious collections.
In many ways, Oberammergau is a typical modest and picturesque German village. With its alpine setting and verdant surrounds, it oozes a timeless charm. More importantly, a town made a solemn vow and continues to hold its promise very dearly in eternal gratitude for the saving of their ancestors.
Other Germany Posts
Bacon Beer and Bishops (Bamberg)
The World's Largest Advent Calendar (Gengenbach)
Passion Play photos courtesy of Passion Play, Oberammergau. Tickets for 2010 are available now.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Book Review: The Beijing of Possibilities (Jonathan Tel)
Last year for sixteen days the world stared mesmerised at Beijing - the creative artistry of the opening ceremony, the architecturally stunning swimming and athletics stadiums and the phenomenal sporting achievements of sprinter Usain Bolt and swimmer Michael Phelps. Behind the gold medals and sporting dramas, the media of the world tried to scratch below the surface of Beijing with various "human interest" stories but with little effect.
Jonathan Tel manages to lift the veil off Beijing and reveal the inner Beijing in a series of twelve fictional short stories in The Beijing of Possibilities. Highlighting the constant battle between tradition and the modern world, the stories take typical Beijing residents that a visitor would never meet and the Olympics media never highlighted or found.
In The Three Lives of Little Yu, Tel describes an infertile couple who raise three daughters (all named Yu) over three decades with tragedy befalling the first two. It is summarised by a typical Chinese proverb that litter the book's stories - "You cannot stop the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair".
The Double-Happiness Ball Bearing Factory details a young man seeking employment via a headhunter and highlights the ingenuity required entertaining westerners seeking joint ventures and the quirkiness of Chinese astrology resulting in a rejection of another job.
Tel's characters are a strange mix. From a couple desperately trying to return a valuable ancient jade spoon they discover in their unit and a teenager working to pay off her father's debt to a cycling Gorillagram that prevents a theft but is accused by the police of being a capitalist sympathiser and a pickpocket who fortuitously forms a relationship with a rich businessman, Tel successfully unmasks layers of a sometimes stifling culture, rich history, generational change, government control and ancient superstition that would be impossible to discover in a visit to Beijing.
The Unofficial History of the Embroidered Couch is a satirical look at a relationship between a Ming Dynasty maiden and a modern Chinese advertising agent arranged over the internet.
Overall, it is the way that Tel can take the everyday mundane life of typical Beijing residents and share their dreams, humour and irony that makes The Beijing of Possibilities such an entertaining and insightful read.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Photo of the Week - Mt Rushmore in Plastic Blocks (Billund, Denmark)
Constructed from over three million plastic Lego blocks, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln gaze down at visitors to Legoland in Denmark. Squeezing the world into a small area, alongside Mt Rushmore are a number of other famous world landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Copenhagen's harbour, Amsterdam's canals and Bangkok's Royal Temple. An African safari and a driving school reveal the almost limitless imagination that can be rendered with simple plastic interlocking blocks.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Feeding Frenzy (Alaska, USA)
If looks could kill! Scratch, a solo black bear and long time visitor to Anan Creek Wildlife Reserve, and sporting a savage scar across his nose, stands in the cascading falls for over half an hour, plunging his head into the frigid water and coming up empty.
Elegant Mom, strolls down to the river for the second time, enthusiastic youngsters waddling behind and leans into the water from the bank, plucking a writhing salmon from the creek in seconds. A few drops of water drip from her neck, a spray of water from the struggling salmon. She strolls off to a quiet spot under the tree to continue the family picnic. The cubs follow in anticipation with even more spring in their step as they assuredly traverse the slippery rocks.
Nearby, four black bears, stand in a protective rock cave, out of the main current of the waterfall. This is the prime fishing spot and these giant bears have mortgaged these locations for years. Their swelling bellies almost rub they are so near each other, but apart from a bit of light-fingered thieving from each other, most get on with the job of gorging on the salmon.
Keen-eyes bald eagles and gulls await any leftover salmon. After all, bears are not the tidiest of eaters and the better fishermen among them satisfy themselves with just the eggs and part of the salmon head. The flesh is ignored, and makes for a welcome meal for the waiting birds. It is ironic, as the prime fillets of salmon is something we would gladly pay generously for in fish shops, yet at peak fishing time, the bears happily discard this in favour of the most protein-rich portions.
The action is manic. Over 25 black bears are stationed at their favourite locations near and in the cascades, fishing their primary summer meal. Some are extraordinarily efficient catching salmon at will – others take a fair bit more work. Young bear cubs watch intently, soaking in the lessons from their mother. After all, they will have to fend for themselves in a summer or two (and bears that can't fish in this area won't survive the winter).
Suddenly there is a disturbance. A single imposing brown bear strolls towards the main fishing grounds, the black bears clearing the path as if royalty is in attendance. These are traditional enemies and it is only at such prime feeding locations as Anan Creek that they will venture so close. Most black bears wander into the relative safety of the surrounding forest while one quickly shoots up a large tree. The ever-protective mothers ensure that their cubs are safe with the instinctive cubs treasuring protective cover from their parent.
But this brown isn't chasing black bears. She is a champion fisher and in just a few minutes catches and gulps down the egg sac from three pink salmon. An eagle eagerly lines up for the remains from an overhanging branch but lacks the courage to interrupt this marauding diner. A brown bear family restfully watches on from a nearby log, unimpressed by all the activity.
Soon enough the big brown bear has had enough and wanders on. The black bears start sheepishly returning to their favorite spots and resume their feeding. And the normal mayhem of feeding returns to Anan Creek.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Bear Heaven (Alaska, USA)
Alaska is rich in national parks and reserves including several where visitors can view one of the greatest wildlife wonders on Earth – the bears feeding on the salmon run.
Around 50 kilometres south-east of the uninspiring Alaskan town of Wrangell is the travel wonder of Anan Creek, accessible only by boat or float-plane. The pink salmon (or humpie) make their bold run upstream against the surging waters of Anan Creek and the eager attention of predators, ready to spawn through July and August. It attracts a glittering array of Alaskan wildlife including black and brown bears, bald eagles, gulls and harbour seals. The black bears outnumber the browns and both have a healthy dislike for each other. Black bears are nervous of the more powerful brown bears and often move away or climb a neighbouring tree.
About a kilometre along a wooden boardwalk from the mouth of Anan Creek is a US Forestry Service shelter that provides both great viewing above a small falls and an excellent three-sided hide at the river level providing fantastic close-up viewing of the feeding frenzy. Almost certain to be misty or wet, the walk in and out is slightly unnerving as it is in open country with bears contentedly strolling along and across this same path. Food and drinks (except water) is absolutely forbidden for good safety reasons.
It is an extraordinary experience to watch bears dining on their favourite food only a metre or two away with eager-eyes eagles and gulls ready to seize any leftovers.
It is truly a travel wonder – wildlife at its finest.
More details on access and booking of Anan Creek Wildlife Observatory.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
TripBase Graphically Impressive Blog Finalist
I heard a couple of weeks ago that I was a finalist in the TripBase Graphical Impressive Blog Award. This award is done completely in-house and is not based on nominations or rounding up votes so I'm extremely pleased given the huge number of travel blogs out there.
The sector description follows:
"This is the award for the best looking/most accessible travel blogs. The award is handed out to the sector's stars; those who lead the way in terms of graphics, layout, accessibility and design. It takes a creative touch to stand out from the crowd and only the leading inspirational travel bloggers will survive the rigorous selection process.
Our panel of travel industry experts have scoured the internet to search for the biggest and the best technically impressive travel blogs. The initial long list is then discussed and whittled down to the shortlist of award winners. We believe that each of our chosen bloggers is at the head of their field. The winners deserve the public recognition for their hard work and are worthy recipients of this prestigious accolade.
Travelling is aspirational, it is creative, and it is about adventure and learning new things. Bloggers in this category will have the rare ability to convey this to followers through page design, images and layout. A travel blog is also a forum for advice and tips on destinations, accommodation, modes of transport and things to see and do. Therefore we also look for a blog that can facilitate easy access by those looking for help or information."
Congratulations to the other winners, especially the top three place-getters in this category who are the impressive Gridskipper blog, WorldHum and the National Geographic blog.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Time Phenomenon
At 12:34 and 56 seconds on the 7th of August this year, the time and date is 12:34:56 07/08/09.
That is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 in order in a freak of numbers.
For Americans that tend to write the month then the day, this same phenomenon happened around a month ago on the 8th July.
In 80 years time for those of us around, the same thing will happen in 2090 with the added zero on the end.
Just a bizarre combination of time and numbers.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Naval Riches (Portsmouth, England)
The historic dockyard in the Royal Naval Base of Portsmouth is a treasure trove of British naval history throughout the centuries. In the one area, the Mary Rose from the mid-1500s, Admiral Nelson's famous HMS Victory from the late-1700s and Britain's first iron-armoured battleship, HMS Warrior from 1860 stand proud from the era where naval power was a passport to military dominance. A combined ticket offers good value to see all three ships along with a handful of museums.
From the seafaring figurehead at the front of the ship, elegant yellow and black paintwork, the network of rigging on the masts and the superbly constructed (though smallish) admiral quarters encased in numerous windows at the stern of the ship, HMS Victory has a regal feel. The hull is constructed from two feet (60 centimetres) of solid oak.
By contrast, the cramped conditions with over 100 cannons and 800 men in a tight space must have made sea battles a hell on water. Utilising every inch of space, the men's hammocks swayed over the cannons while even the dining tables hung from ropes. People of even average height today need to duck to avoid striking their heads on the beams below decks.
With the pride of victory at Britain's most famous sea battle at Trafalgar, HMS Victory remains in commission as the navy's oldest ship. A plaque marks the location where Nelson was shot in the shoulder by a French musket ball. He died below decks three hours later, victory having being secured, supposedly uttering the words "Kiss me, Hardy" to the ship's captain. On 21 October every year to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar, marine flags representing Nelson's famous expression "England expects that every man will do his duty" are hoisted.
Remarkably, one of HMS Victory's large sails (around 25 metres by 15 metres), scarred with an estimated 90 shots from the French navy in the Battle of Trafalgar is on display in a special separate room.
Nearby is the Mary Rose, or more accurately a cross-section of it. Having capsized and sunk in 1545, King Henry VIII's flagship lay on the seabed until she was retrieved in 1982, the portion that lay above the seabed having being consumed by marine woodworms. Today she sits in a ghostly mist of glycol behind Perspex windows, using the same longwinded but successful preservation method as the Swedish Vasa. A staggering number of artefacts are displayed nearby.
HMS Warrior reveals the life of a seaman in Queen Victoria's time. This giant iron-hulled warship, replete with both steam power and sails never fought a battle. Her mere foreboding presence, power and heavy armory supposedly deterred all enemies. Again the starkness of the living conditions between the senior officers and the seamen and the cramped living conditions are visually striking.
Though a dull town, the harbour is a flourishing centre of activity with modern naval craft competing for space with the hordes of ferries heading for the neighbouring Isle of Wight or the European mainland. Portsmouth dockyards are a travel wonder making a wonderful day reliving naval history through three well-displayed and exceptional ships of their day giving a small sense of the harsh lives that the seafarers lived, especially in battle.
Other British and Irish Posts
All the World's a Stage (Stratford-upon-Avon)
Soaking Up Culture (Bath)
The Illuminated Manuscript (Dublin, Ireland)
A Bit of British (Gibraltar)
Photo Source: Mary Rose
Monday, August 3, 2009
Photo of the Week - Tuscan Beauty (Pitigliano, Italy)
The southern Tuscan town of Pitigliano (about 100 kilometres south of Chianti) perches splendidly on a volcanic plateau, its ancient honey-coloured houses, city gates, aqueduct, churches and fortress built right to the edge of the rocky ridge. Etruscan tombs over 1500 years old dot the hill-face. With some of the more timeless Tuscany hotels, it is a wonderful small town that warrants exploring for a day with typical narrow alleys of houses that date back centuries and tiny hidden wine and food bars serving local wines such as the refreshing and light white, Poggia Al Tufo. In a surprise, along with a cathedral and a number of churches, there is also a Jewish history with a synagogue, kosher butchering area and bread oven which date back centuries.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Drinks Around the World: Becherovka (Czech Republic)
A group of travel bloggers are in their third month of celebrating a drink of the month.
With a recent focus on the Czech Republic with a tour of Prague and a guide to seven of the best Czech castles, this months offering comes from this popular central European country.
Becherovka is a drink based on a bewildering array of secret herbs and spices including cinnamon and aniseed. It has an intense fragrant flavour that is slightly bitter. Many enjoy it with tonic or soda water though I preferred it neat. Though previously difficult to find, it has started to appear on occasional shelves in Sydney and undoubtedly other countries around the world.
To add mystery to the product, only two people are rumoured to know the secret recipe handed down through the last two hundred years.
So here is a na zdraví to all those international drinkers at our mid-year cocktail party.
Other Drinks Around the World
Chimay Beer (Belgium)
Pisco Sour (Peru and Chile)


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Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History
The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History (BGCCIH) is a collaborative program between Trinity College and the Munk School of Global Affairs. Located in offices at Trinity College, the program involves graduates and undergraduates, particularly those with interests in the fields of international relations, international history, and international law. With a focus on contemporary international history, the Centre contributes to both teaching and research at the University of Toronto and involves undergraduates in the International Relations program through special lectures, visiting professors, workshops and conferences.


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Another one Mazda BLACK Fire theme. Looks fantastic in black interior.
No one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it by yourself.
Theme from Heaven :) Very light, very summer, very happy.
Steampunk theme with 4 different backgrounds available
Additional set of steampunk theme with another backgrounds
Endless summer. 7 backgrounds. Blue system glow color!
Night City theme with blue system glow.
Skyrim theme with 3 different backgrounds
Transformers theme witch a bunch of backgrounds
Cult of jeans! Deep blue customization of interface.
Kind of 80's Hi-Fi aluminium disco-twirls
Modern flat theme with various backgrounds.
Vodka in samovar, Balalaika and Matrioshka! Backgrounds with red carpet and Kremlin
Darth Vader background + noRedBox mod. Looks best with stock theme.
Full stock theme. Use one to roll back all changes you made to default skin.