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From Vancouver's West End to Zagreb, Croatia, Satellite Gallery's upcoming exhibition Queering Citizenship, which opens on May 15 at 6 pm, reflects a landscape that is socially and politically diverse.
By considering the climate of queer citizens in Eastern Europe and Africa, the exhibition poses the question, "How might art and culture help us to look again at the way in which we understand the conditions of queer citizens in global politics?" The artists in the exhibition engage with the term queer not only as an identity that embraces different sexualities, genders, international and transnational backgrounds, but as a verb: as in queering or rethinking the familiar ways citizenship and belonging are defined.
Responding to citizenship by representing individual narratives as well as abstracted forms, the works communicate an archive of feelings and memories. The artists present different perspectives in their expression of history, place and the location of a culture of pride. The various methods of display, signage, postering and music-video anthem queer our experience of the gallery space and expand the cultural imagination in a nervous present. The artists each show a deep connection to an understanding of place and citizenship.
The exhibition includes works by Canadian-based and international artists Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan, Francisco-Fernando Granados, Igor Grubić, Kevin Madill, Naufús Ramírez-Figueroa, Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay and Pascal Lièvre, Emily Roysdon and Alize Zorlutuna.
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Well I said I was going to go and we did. I had heard amazing reviews of Serendipity3 in Vegas. On the second day of being there, Richard and I decided to head down the strip and check it out. We parked our car at Sahara…let's be honest…the strip is nice but really long!! I hate to say, but I wanted to get my frozen hot chocolate and not burn all the calories walking back!!
Serendipity3 is located right along the strip in front of Caesar's Palace. It is in a very neat little sitting area with plenty of tables and chairs outside as well as an indoor restaurant. When we got there we noticed it was very busy. A wedding had half the restaurant booked, so the wait time to get in was 1.5 hours. We decided to take advantage of their "take out" window on the side of the building. There was quite a line, so I stood there and Richard grabbed an outdoor table. I am not sure of the cause of the long wait, but I did stand in line for about 30 minutes before I was finally served. I know the lady in front of me was quite angry, but I guess I figured it was just frozen hot chocolate….if you don't like the wait….leave. I however was willing to wait it out so I could report back to you guys!! Wouldn't want to disappoint!!
When I finally reached the window I ordered a frozen hot chocolate, a vanilla chilla and a small diet coke….$27.00!! I about choked on my own tongue…handed over my money and headed off to enjoy my treat. I will say however…it was good. I was not a fan of the vanilla chilla….it just didn't seem to have enough vanilla for me. The frozen hot chocolate was delightful…like a fudgesicle in a cup! It came with whipped cream and dark chocolate chunks on the top…very yummy!
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1997 Sea Ray 400 Express Cruiser
- Description
- View Full Specifications
- Year:
- 1997
- Length:
- 40'
- Engine/Fuel Type:
- Twin / Gas/Petrol
- Located In:
- Minnetonka, MN
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- 78681-2444610
- Last Listed Price:
- Sold
Here is a very well maintained Sea Ray Express, the boat has been slipped in a covered slip and looks great. The boat comes with twin 375 HP Mercruisers with 800 hours, generator, marine air conditioning and heat, newer full canvas enclosure, radar, GPS, head with shower, sleeps 6, full galley to include AC/DC fridge/freezer, stove, microwave, sink and great counter and storage space plus much more info you can see by hitting the "FULL SPECS" button. Please contact us with any questions.
Please contact John Tetzlaff at 651-214-9463
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Hull Shape: Deep Vee
LOA: 40 ft 4 in
Beam: 13 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 3 ft 3 in
Deadrise: 19 ° at Transom
Dry Weight: 18000 lbs
Total Power: 760 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: 7.4 L MPI Horizon MerCruiser
Year Built: 1998
Engine Model: 7.4 L MPI Horizon MerCruiser
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Engine Hours: 800
Drive Type: V Drive
Engine Power: 380 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: 7.4 L MPI Horizon MerCruiser
Year Built: 1998
Engine Model: 7.4 L MPI Horizon MerCruiser
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Engine Hours: 800
Drive Type: V Drive
Engine Power: 380 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: (100 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (300 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (30 Gallons)
Number of single berths: 6
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 1
Cockpit speakers
TV set
DVD player
CD player
Inside Equipment
Battery charger
Air conditioning
Hot water
Manual bilge pump
Electric head
Oven - Stove, no oven
Microwave oven
Electric bilge pump
Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet
Outside Equipment/Extras
Swimming ladder
Cockpit table
Cockpit shower
Cockpit cushions
Electric windlass
Bimini Top - Newer full canvas enclosure
Cockpit cover
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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With a fresh Euro-look, the Sea Ray 400 Express Cruiser is one stylish sport yacht. Its design evolution is the result of listening to sport yacht owners, then incorporating their ideas into the 400 Express Cruiser. The 400 Express Cruiser presents a sleek deck with extensive use of stainless steel in all external fittings, including the bow rail and deck runners. Powered by twin 7.4L, 380 hp - 283-KW inboards, the Sea Ray 400 Express Cruiser extends trips with its 300-gallon fuel capacity. Adjustable double helm and companion seats face a burl instrument panel. Standard Raytheon electronics package includes GPS, VHF, and Raydata multifunction instrument with depth finder, speed - sumlog, and water temperature. The curved tri-section tinted glass windshield with electric front vent allows better viewing and increased air flow. The fiberglass sport spoiler provides room for mounting electronic equipment. A refreshment center with wet bar, sink, cooler, and icemaker is conveniently located in the cockpit beside the aft-facing portside cockpit seat. To starboard, the U-shaped aft bench seating with hi - lo table can be converted to a sunpad. Swimmers and divers can come aboard easily thanks to the fold-down stainless steel swim ladder. A hot and cold transom shower is conveniently located at the wide swim platform. Integral fender storage keeps the transom area tidy. The standard Lofrans Progress I rope - chain windlass with foot switches provides easy anchoring. In the salon, a granite-look fiberglass table converts the sofa to a dining area. Passengers may relax on the sofa and enjoy the entertainment center with TV - VCR combo and Clarion AM - FM digital cassette stereo with six-disc CD changer, amplifier, subwoofer with eight speakers, and cockpit remote. The sofa converts to a double berth that sleeps two adults. In the master stateroom, a full-size pedestal bed provides room for two adults to stretch out. There's a vanity with upholstered settee, two hanging lockers with mirrored doors, and a screened hatch to admit natural light and ventilation. The stateroom has its own private TV - VCR combination. Close the circular pocket door and the starboard sitting room converts to an intimate private stateroom with full-size bed and convertible upper bunk. A mirrored hanging locker stores clothing. The galley features an upright 6.3-cubic-foot refrigerator - freezer for easy access and plenty of room for perishables. A three-burner electric stove, microwave, countertop blender, and coffeemaker add to your ease and convenience. The head compartment features a vanity with sink and storage, VacuFlush toilet, mirrored medicine cabinet, and a fully lined fiberglass shower compartment with bifold door.
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1. Elizabeth Arden: Eight Hour Cream Sheer Tint (£20.00)
The wonderous Eight Hour Cream is a firm favourite of mine anyway, but this delicately tinted lipbalm is just to die for. The rich and soothing formula contains just the hint of red, to enhance the colour of lips rather than create an overtly strong 'lipstick' effect - the bullet is way darker than the effect on the lips, which is rather transparent. I love how elegant this looks and how it works to soothe even the driest of lips, without compromising on colour. Available in four shades (the one featured is Berry,) these are pricey but totally worth it; it even features SPF15 to look after your lips while in the sun. I've been using it non-stop for a couple of weeks and it still looks as good as new.
2. L'Occitane: Pivoine Sublime Tinted Lipbalm (£12.00)
Part of their new '20 something' skincare range, these luxury lip balms are available in three tones - from transparent, to tinted to the more intense Rose Plum (pictured.) They contain SPF25 and nourishing ingredients to leave lips feeling kissable, as well as a colour that gives the illusion of a lipstick without the drying texture. This balm offers a serious amount of colour, meaning you do have to take care when applying; it's a shame they've not pointed the tip of the bullet to make application easier, as it's a bit tricky with a flat surface. However, at £12.00 they're a more affordable alternative if you just want something to keep your lips looking fab all summer long.
3. Pur Minerals: Pout Pen (£14.00)
A slightly different approach to a tinted balm, this double-ended pen features a stain on one end and a hydrating tinted balm on the other. The idea is that you stain your lips using the felt tip and top it up with a touch of tinted balm throughout the day to keep the colour looking fab. Unfortunately the stain feels like it zaps moisture as it dries, meaning it's a no-no if you're already suffering with a little lack of moisure, but for taking you from office to bar (or beach to bar!) then it's a great option. A design flaw means the balm isn't covered or protected, so I did snap mine off within a couple of uses and have to melt it back into place - so just be careful to look after it! It's a great idea, so lets just hope the Pout Pen 2.0 is a little better in design...
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Watch 'Friday x Friday,' One of the Better Rebecca Black Mash-Ups
Starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker.
There are zillions at this point, but we are partial to this combination of "Friday" with the Ice Cube–Chris Tucker film of the same name. Also maybe of interest: "Friday" the interpretive dance and "Friday" as an indie song.


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Day 9: Grilled Shrimp Appetizer {#12DaysOf Summer}Saturday, May 28, 2016
Welcome to Day 9 of 12 Days of Summer recipes and crafts! Today's post is from Gwendolyn of Finding Sanity In Our Crazy Life. Her recipe for a Grilled Shrimp Appetizer is simple to prepare and is perfect for gatherings of any size. With just a few ingredients you can tantalize their taste buds with delicious flavors.


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As we continue to look for ways to bridge the gap between Facebook likes and consumer spending, it's important to see how much social media is affecting potential customers.
A new infographic by CouponCabin and Column Five Media takes a look at just how much influence social media has on consumers, and what types of companies people are more likely to be loyal to.
It's surprising that only 18% of US social media users buy from a brand after they see a friend has liked or commented on the company especially as Facebook's entire sponsored stories advertising unit is based on this behavior. But as people under 35 are more likely to buy based on a like, this number should only increase.


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Organic grub control uses nontoxic and natural enemies of the white grub to prevent the problems it causes to lawns. Milky spore is a bacterium that affects the grubs of the Japanese beetle and other white grubs. Other organic methods of grub control include nematodes and manual removal.Continue Reading
Milky spore serves as a natural insecticide for white grubs. The grubs ingest the bacteria, and the resulting infection leads to their deaths. It takes seven to 21 days from the time of ingestion until the grub dies. While effective in warm areas, milky spore does a poor job at controlling grubs in areas with cooler soils.
Nematodes are natural parasites to grubs. They do not harm plants. Once applied to the lawn, grubs begin to die within two days. Although some users report a lack of success with nematodes, the University of Connecticut recommends consumers purchase them fresh and apply them immediately to the lawn. Nematodes require moisture, so the buyer should irrigate the lawn immediately after they are applied.
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Check upcoming Air Canada flight itineraries and times, the statuses of your booked flights, and your flight routes on the airline's official website at AirCanada.com. The website also provides travel alerts and cancellation information, as well as phone and email contact for information about flight features or services.Continue Reading
To check for upcoming Air Canada flights, go to the Book A Flight box on the Air Canada homepage. Choose the round-trip or one-way flight options, and then enter your city or airport of origin, as well as your city or airport destination. Next, choose your departure and return dates and the number of passengers in your group. Click the Search button to view flight options.
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Crime | Drama | Music
London, 1965: Like many other youths, Jimmy hates the philistine life, especially his parents and his job in a company's mailing division. Only when he's together with his friends, a 'Mod' clique, cruises London on his motor-scooter and hears music such as that of 'The Who' and 'The High Numbers', he feels free and accepted. However, it's a flight into an illusionary world.
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April 12, 1995:
GOOD MORNING: "I'm having the time of my life," Jerry Lewis enthused backstage at Broadway's Marquis theater after receiving a standing ovation following his 50th performance in "Damn Yankees." Although perspiration was still pouring down his cheeks he quick-changed to head out into the lobby to autograph posters benefiting Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. His no-stop sked goes on through 1999., he told me. He remains in the show until a month before his Muscular Dystrophy Labor Day Telethon, this year emanating from CBS Televisdion City in L.A. He returns to B'way through December, heads out on a national tour for a year, films a movie for WB, then on to London's boards with "Yankees." And an anticipated year on stage winding in '99. "I need a few club dates," he laughed. On the wall of his dressing room at the Marquis, Lewis has a framed photo of Loews' State dated, Feb. 15, 1945, with his name on the marquee — 50 feet across the street from the Marquis theater where on Feb.15, 1995 he stepped on stage to start rehearsals of "Damn Yankees." Also on the dressing room wall is a framed song sheet, "I Wanna Go Where You Go and Do What You Do" written by his father, Danny Lewis, who met Jerry's mom, Rae, a block away from the Marquis Theater in 1925 where she played piano as Danny plugged the song. There was also a good luck letter from FrankSinatra and a letter from Dean Martin: "Wouldn't you know you'd play baseball during the strike!"… 2008 update: I phoned Jerry to congratulate him on being awarded the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award — long overdue. "I was stunned," he said softly, seriously. But quickly added, "I was so excited, I wore my tuxedo for four days!" Jerry's health is OK, now. But , he admits, "For six years I was very sick (pulmonary fibrosis). They almost rang the bell on me." He credits wife Sam with pulling him through. His current sked equals that of the younger Jerry Lewis. (He is 82). The night before we spoke (on the phone from his La Vegas home), he said he had played a 85-minute show in Tucson after a 96-minute show the night before. In Australia, he said he received a standing ovation — BEFORE starting his show. "I can't work to a starting ovation," he laughed. He has five dates upcoming in January and February in London — plus a stand in French Lick, Ind., he added, proudly. He plays a date in Clearwater, Fla., Feb. 21, the eve of the Oscars. A plane will be standing by to bring him here on time. Howcum Jerry works so hard? "I love it," he said seriously, then added laughingly, "and it pays a lot of money." Of course, the one "job where he works the hardest — for money for others — is his annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Congrats, Jerry.


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KISSIMMEE — Ethelmae Kreiter, 70, stands in the front yard of her Spanish-styled home on Arragon Avenue east of Kissimmee and wonders when the growth will end.
Kreiter was not quite 11 years old when she first set foot on Arragon Avenue. The year was 1926.
Family friends had convinced her father, Herbert J. Kreiter, that the Lago Vista development just east of the small cow town of Kissimmee was a much better place to live than Illinois.


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Pros and Cons of Travelling with VAIO P
Pro: It did not cost me a thing since it was a gift from Dad
Con: Retail configuration was so slow that I had to pay an extra $400 for a solid state drive before it was marginally responsive. Mind you, 1.8in SSDs are dear and few.
Pro: It looks totally nifty and posh, it surely grabs those much needed attention from strangers.
Con:The silver coating starts to drop from corners with no ovbious reason, revealing plaque-like black base material below.
Pro: The unit and charger is so small and light that it takes no space/weight in your bag.
Con:The battery life sucks so you will have to take up a (expensive) backup battery, plus it does not come with a LAN port so off goes a USB-LAN adaptor; the end result is a substantial package to pack, still.
Pro: Unlike a tablet, it has a full keyboard!
Con: The keys are tiny with little travel; plus, mine is a Japanese version and the keyboard is plainly atrocious.
Pro: It runs totally silent without a fan.
Con: Passive cooling work fine right now in the southern hemisphere but it heats up like a hot potatoes. The smallest cooling pad I can find its about her own size, now add that to the outfit I mentioned before.....
Pro: The screen is nice and wide with a good viewing angle.
Con: The resolution is way too high (1600x768) for an 8-incher, your eyes hurt after a while. Not to mention it is already over the rated maximum of the GPU so it cannot even scroll your average web page without becoming choppy.
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Dropped into the Wallignton site to give the hives more room for honey.
I had made up three brood boxes with foundation which I gave to the two Nationals and one of the WBCs. The other WBC has two supers and the top one was still empty so left it as it was.
This means that
National #1 has a brood, QE, Super, Brood, Super
National #2 has a brood, QE, Super, Brood
WBC #1 Brood, Super, QE, Super, Super
WBC #2 Brood, QE, Super, Brood
Took away one WBC super full of honey. Harvested the lot this afternoon - a healthy 12 kilos of 11 frames. (See my honey production tables).


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Astrid is a task manager for Android that lets you make a to-do list to track tasks with alerts, time tracking, milestones, and much more. Your task list is sorted by urgency, leaving the most important items at the top. All the settings and options are very clearly labeled and easy to understand. Astrid can even sync with Don't Forget the Milk, for even more reminder awesomeness.
Side note: I know there are some weird lighting issues and there is a slight pattern in the display, but I'm working on it. This is my first video, let me know what you think and I'll try to make improvements. Got an idea for a future video or something you want to see reviewed? Leave me a comment and I'll add it to my review queue.
For those who requested a YouTube version, we put one up.


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In your book, you talk about the important distinction between public and private lives in Iran. Is that more pronounced under an Islamic regime, and do you think Iranians long for more freedoms?
It is by definition more pronounced under a theocratic regime, which regulates public behavior. But Iranians have a long history of separating the public from the private. Part of what makes life in Iran a little more tolerable today is that Iranians know they can let their hair down in private. But yes, I do believe that there is longing for fewer restrictions on women, more latitude for men and women to mix socially without fear, and even more freedom of the press.
It is often said that the Iranian people have a fondness for Americans, despite their government's official stance. How true have you discovered that to be in your frequent travels to Iran, and do you think that the future of U.S.-Iranian relations could be rosier than we perceive?
It is very true. Even amongst the leadership, there is affection and some admiration for Americans and America. Of course, that ends at foreign policy. But in Iran, in contrast with much of the Arab world, people genuinely like America and openly say so. With the possibility of new leadership on both sides, there is no reason that the two countries could not have better relations.


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Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister's Question Time from 16th May 1995.
Mr. Harry Greenway: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 2 May 1995.
Sir Peter Tapsell: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 16 May.
The Prime Minister: This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I shall be having further meetings later today.
Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Prime Minister if he will raise at the United Nations the letter of 20 February from the Bundesminsterium der Justig to Mrs. Lisa Mosey of Glossop, relating to the Lockerbie bombing, a copy of which has been sent to him.
The Prime Minister: No.
Review Bodies
Mr. Shersby: To ask the Prime Minister if he will list the current membership of the School Teachers Review Body and the Review Body on Doctors and Dentists Remuneration.
The Prime Minister: The current membership, with effect from 1 April 1995, is as follows:
Review Body on Doctors and Dentists Remuneration
Mr. Brandon Gough (Chairman)
Ms Christina Boyden
Miss Sally Field
Dr. Elizabeth Nelson
Mr. David Penton
Mr. Michael Innes
Mr. John Bennigsen
Mrs. Beryl Brewer
School Teachers Review Body
Mr. John Gardiner (Chairman)
Mrs. Brigita Amey
Mrs. Gill Rostron
Mrs. Anna Vinton
Mr. Michael Harding
Mrs. Julia Cuthbertson
Mr. Phillip Halsey CB LVO
Mrs. Elizabeth Drummond
Sir Alan Cox CBE
Lady Cobham
Mr. Redmond: To ask the Prime Minister how many quangos Lady Cobham has been appointed to; and if he will list them; and what salary is paid to her in respect of each appointment.
The Prime Minister: According to the information available to the public appointments unit, Lady Cobham currently holds four ministerial appointments to public bodies as follows:
Body |Post |Salary
London Docklands development corporation |Member |£6,830
Museum and Galleries Commission |Member |Unpaid
Victoria and Albert museum |Trustee|Unpaid
Historic Palaces advisory group |Member |Unpaid
Hong Kong
Mr. McMaster: To ask the Prime Minister what is his latest assessment of the potential to maintain and develop trade links with Hong Kong in future years; what action is being taken by Her Majesty's Government to encourage inward investment from and outward investment to Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement.
The Prime Minister: Hong Kong is our 12th largest market and I expect trading links to continue at this level well into the future. The Department of Trade and Industry maintains a strong promotional programme to encourage British business to take full advantage of the opportunities Hong Kong offers. British investment in Hong Kong, which is very substantial, continues to grow. The Department of Trade and Industry's Invest in Britain Bureau has recently established an office in Hong Kong to encourage greater flows of investment from the Asia Pacific, including Hong Kong.
Former Prime Ministers
Mr. McMaster: To ask the Prime Minister what (a) allowances and (b) facilities are currently available to former Prime Ministers who serve in (i) either or (ii) neither House of Parliament.
The Prime Minister: In addition to the normal allowances for which they are eligible as members of either House of Parliament, former Prime Ministers receive a financial allowance to help meet the continuing additional office costs which they are liable to incur because of their special positions in public life. This allowance is payable in respect of actual office and secretarial expenses incurred in connection with public duties arising from their previous tenure of the office of Prime Minister, up to an amount equal to that of the parliamentary office costs allowance. The allowance is not payable to a former Prime Minister occupying the position of Leader of the Opposition and therefore in receipt of Short money.
Other facilities available to all former Prime Ministers are: physical protection, as necessary; the use of an official car; access to the official papers of their Administration. Briefing and help from local posts may also be provided in connection with overseas visits.
Public Bodies
Mr. Flynn: To ask the Prime Minister which non-
The Prime Minister [holding answer 15 May 1995]: None.


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|Mary Curzon
Mary Curzon, who deserves a blog post in herself (and I might get around to that) was an American heiress who married George Curzon who was to become Viceroy of India at the end of the 19th century. At the moment I'm reading Nigel Nicolson's biography on her (Mary Curzon) and his description of her and her wardrobe when she was to become Vicereine is worth quoting in spite of its length (page 138 in the Futura paperback edition from 1978) to give a flair of the exotic, and what was expected of a woman in the late Victorian and Edwardian period:
"She took immense pains with her trousseau, knowing that she must match the magnificent jewels, uniforms, turbans and saris of her host and hostess, and how much importance an oriental people attach to outward appearance. She must be ultra-feminine when the men were ultra-masculine. She must not give offence by adopting the Indian style, but pay tribute to it by discreet reminders that she knew what it was. She had special materials woven in India to her design; embroidered Parisian clothes with Indian motifs; bought costume jewellery in Calcutta bazaars. Many of her clothes survive in the costume-museum of Bath, a few displayed on dummies in the exhibition-hall, the remainder carefully stored in the original trunks in which she brought them back from India. There, seventy years later, I was allowed to unfold and handle them. They were still in perfect condition. Evening dresses, garden-party dresses, trains, morning gowns; silks, satins and brocades; padded, boned and upholstered. She had a taste for slithering materials which changed colour as she walked, or crisp ones which rustled (sound has gone out of modern clothes, to their loss), and for lace edgings which would have dirtied withing an hour had she not taken great care. Almost every dress was made by Worth in Paris, and on most were stitched Indian designs of flowers, or whorls following the skirt-hem or caressing the neckline, strengthening the flowing silk or satin with encrusted dragons or insects unknown to entomology. She preferred glowing colours, rich reds and purples, imperial colours, but pink was her favourite. In the daytime the dresses were loose and flowing, or tightly waisted. In the evening, her splendid shoulders emerged candlelike from the tight socket of her gown. Her beauty complimented the material and jewels, her wearing them the designer, and all combined to satisfy her desire, her obligation, to be the loveliest."


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What Seth Meyers said about Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live over the weekend is no joke: He can't even win his time slot let alone the presidency.
Sunday night's two-hour finale of The Celebrity Apprentice got shellacked by Tom Selleck's seventh installment of the popular Jesse Stone franchise, Innocents Lost.
Catch up on today's other news
The TV-movie on CBS averaged 13.74 million viewers at 9/8c, while the NBC reality show only scored 8.36 million. The Trumpfest did grab a 2.9 rating among the advertiser-coveted 18-to-49-year-olds, more than doubling the 1.3 for the film. (However, people outside that demographic, those 55 and older who are likely tuning in to watch Selleck, may no longer be summarily dismissed, as The New York Times recently reported.) The demo rating for Trump's show was down 15 percent compared with a year ago, its lowest-rated spring finale of all time.
It also finished a distant second in total viewership less than 24 hours after Meyers cracked somewhat prophetically on Saturday Night Live's season finale: "Despite announcing that he would not run for president, Donald Trump insisted Monday that, if he had stayed in the race, he would have won the primary and the general election. Pretty bold, when you consider the fact that he's not even winning his time slot." [Watch the Meyers video.] Now, was that throwing him under the bus?
Check out our Apprentice-inspired under-the-bus montage
In comparison, last week's Survivor: Redemption Island finale and afterparty averaged 12.5 million viewers Sunday night (and posted a 3.8 rating).
After a five-year hiatus, the Billboard Music Awards returned to television, averaging 7.85 million viewers and a 3.0 demo rating during its three-hour telecast, starting at 8/7c; its 2.9 demo rating was up 7 percent from its 2006 outing. Against the ceremony's first hour, a special edition of 60 Minutes drew 10.87 million viewers vs. Minute to Win It (4.16 million), and the Season 22 finale of The Simpsons (5.29 million) and first season-ender of Bob's Burgers (4.26 million at 8:30) on Fox.
Bieber, Eminem among Billboard honorees
At 9/8c, Family Guy concluded its season, averaging 5.83 million.
At 7/6c, 60 Minutes grabbed 10.21 million against America's Funniest Home Videos' 21st season finale (6.15 million), Dateline NBC (5.02 million), a rerun of The Simpsons (2.66 million) and the season finale of American Dad! (3.55 million at 7:30).


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The al Qaeda mole Hillary Clinton brought into the White House during the 90's
Patrick Poole:
The guy was already under investigation by the FBI for al Qaeda fundraising. She seems to have a knack for picking guys you should never trust.
Right now, prisoner #47042-083, Abdurahman Alamoudi, sits in his cell in a federal prison in Ashland, Kentucky.There is more.
It's a long way down from being one of Hillary Clinton's favorite colleagues. Alamoudi organized White House events during the Bill Clinton administration. Under Hillary's supervision, he held official positions: Alamoudi was strategically placed at the White House, the Pentagon, and the State Department.
That is, until he was arrested and convicted in a bizarre Libyan intelligence/al-Qaeda assassination plot to kill the Saudi crown prince.
Later, he was identified by the Treasury Department as an Al-Qaeda fundraiser who had operated inside the United States.
Hillary Clinton and Abdurahman Alamoudi were no mere acquaintances. According to an affidavit filed in court by Georgetown professor John Esposito, Alamoudi was asked by Hillary Clinton to arrange the first White House Ramadan iftar dinner in 1996....
Under the Clinton administration, Alamoudi was tasked with founding and developing the Defense Department's first-ever Muslim chaplain program. Alamoudi himself handpicked the Pentagon's Muslim chaplain corps.
As I reported in 2010, one of those chaplain trainers was al-Qaeda cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.
The guy was already under investigation by the FBI for al Qaeda fundraising. She seems to have a knack for picking guys you should never trust.


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Spring-Heeled Jack: A London Terror
In the 1800s, a terrifying being with supernatural powers began to attack women in the city of London. Was this devilish creature myth or man; and what could be done to stop him?
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Tom Crean – Ireland's Great Antarctic Explorer
Annascaul's gentle giant, modest adventurer, animal lover, and publican. The incredible inspiring story of Tom Crean is on that should be read by all.
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The White Cow of Mitchell's Fold
This folktale from Shropshire describes how villagers were saved from drought by a fairy cow, until a wicked witch stepped in.
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The Fall of the Throckmorton Arms
Coughton Court in Warwickshire, is one of England's finest Tudor houses. Local folklore tells of how the crest falling marked a moment of great tragedy for the House and the Throckmorton family.
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A Review of "The British Book of Spells and Charms" by Graham King
Graham King has carefully compiled a book of traditional folk magic from the British Isles. I share my thoughts on this intriguing tome.
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The Snarling - Indie Horror Comedy Review
This chilling and hilarious movie has all the makings of a cult classic. I review this not-to-be-missed horror comedy, filmed in the UK, at a screening with cast and crew.
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St.Barnabas and Old Midsummer
The summer solstice was celebrated in England on 11th June, before the switch to the Gregorian Calendar. Learn about old customs of how this day was celebrated.
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Trolls of Denmark
Around the landscape of Denmark can be seen evidence of trolls. Their caves, mounds, and holes dot the landscape. Are they really fierce savage monsters though?
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Storm Callers - The Art of Weather Magic
Bad weather was disastrous to communities of old, and even for us in modern times. Can people really charm the skies?
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Divining with Lead - A German New Year's Custom
Bleigiessen, a form of molybdomancy, is a traditional New Year's Eve activity whereby molten lead is dropped into water. The shapes formed are believed to foretell what the coming year will bring.
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Platy Problems - Dealing With a Bully
Praised as a gentle and friendly breed, the platy is a perfect starter fish for anyone setting up an aquarium. But what do you do when one of your fish becomes aggressive?
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Make Your Own Corn Dolly - The Gentleman's Favour
These traditional corn dollies are simple to create, and make wonderful decorations for jackets or hats during harvest festivals. Learn how to make one of your own in this easy guide!
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The Warring Giants of Dudley & Birmingham
A curious relic can be found in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter known as the War Stone. Legend tells us it was left behind after an epic battle between two giants, but it may also reveal a lost castle.
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Make Your Own Corn Dolly - The Harvest Heart
Corn dollies are a traditional craft, using straws from wheat, rye, and other grains. Learn how to make a beautiful Harvest Heart in this easy tutorial. If you can plait, you can make one of these!
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Make a Rowan Necklace for Magical Protection
The virtues of Rowan, also known as the Mountain Ash, have long been celebrated in folk-magic. This article teaches you how to make your own necklace from the berries.
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The Routine Job
A Tactical Squad of the Ultramarines Fifth Company is sent forth on a mission on Calth to escort a troubled repair crew. A short story set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
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Ghosts on Wheels - Mysterious Phantom Vehicles
I'd always laughed at accounts of ghostly cars or trucks spotted late at night on lonely roads. Until that is, it happened to me...
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Cornish Festivals - Guldize
There are many harvest festivals around Britain & Ireland. Learn about Guldize, a festival from Cornwall, and how it is celebrated.
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Crooker Waits
This chilling folktale from the Dales of Derbyshire in England, describes a fearful character that preys on unwary travellers. Only the Fair Folk can save the day!
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The Mermaid of Marden
This legend from Herefordshire pits the wits of the locals against a mermaid, when their church bell goes missing. What makes it unusual, is that the mermaid lives far from the sea, in the River Lugg.
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The River Daughters of Plynlimon
The Severn, Wye, and Ystwyth, weave their way to the sea from the Elenydd plateau in Wales. Folklore tells how their journeys began.
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The Runic Ringerike Tombstone of St Paul's
An astonishing piece of Viking period art was found in the churchyard of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, in the 19th Century. Who put it there, and why?
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What Lies Beneath Lich Street
A rare opportunity to study the buried history of Lich Street in Worcester was granted in 2015 thanks to streetworks in the area. I was lucky enough to view the site before it was buried again.
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Bloodlines - A Story of Heritage
This is a personal tale of my family, and how my grandfather's decision to leave Ireland paved the way for a better life.
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Did St. Brendan Discover America?
Irish legend tells of a fifth century saint setting forth on an incredible voyage. Did he discover the Americas before Columbus or even Leif Ericson?
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The Ghost of Rhuddlan Castle
Rhuddlan Castle in Wales is said to be haunted by the spirit of a maiden who refused her father's wishes to marry. The story of the Knight of the Blood Red Plume tells how her ghost came to be.
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Bovington's Haunted Tiger Tank
We take a look at the legend of a spirit of a German soldier that is said to haunt a tank museum in Dorset.
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May Day Activity - How to Make a Gwr Gwellt (Straw Man)
The Straw Man is a simple corn dolly, made during May Day festivities in North Wales. Learn about the folklore behind this item, and follow simple instructions on how to make your own.
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Am Fear Liath Mòr: A Scottish Terror
Sightings of a giant grey man pursuing mountaineers have baffled and terrified the Cairngorms since the 19th Century. Does Scotland have its own Yeti?
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The Enigma of Saint George
A brave holy knight who rescued a fair maiden from a dragon is England's patron saint. But are we getting our Georges mixed up? Was he a man of peace, or figurehead of the Crusaders?
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Worcester's Tudor House
Located in one of the city's most picturesque streets, Tudor House on Friar Street is a must-see historic attraction of Worcester. With free entry, it makes for a perfect family day out.
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The Riddle of the Silver Brooch of Aedwen
Mysterious runes on the back of an Anglo-Saxon brooch have been baffling the experts for decades. What do they mean?
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The Norse King's Sorcerous Daughter
A Scottish folktale set during the times of Viking raids around the Western Isles, pitches Norse magic against that of the local Gaelic inhabitants.
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The Witch of Treva - A Cornish Legend
This folk tale from Cornwall describes how a witch not only terrified the locals, but had a remarkable ability to turn into a hare.
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A Solar Eclipse in Britain, 20th March 2015 - with pictures
The Vernal Equinox of 2015 was extra special. The British Isles experienced a partial solar eclipse. I was lucky enough to observe the event and take plenty of photographs.
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Solar Eclipse Superstitions
A solar eclipse was once seen as a portent of doom, indicating that the end of the world was near! We look at some of the superstitions around this astronomical event.
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The Seax of Beagnoth, an Enchanted Blade
Also known as the Thames Scramasax, this Anglo-Saxon treasure is inscribed with runes from the Anglo-Saxon alphabet. One of Britain's great treasures from the 10th Century could it be a magical blade?
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The Goblin in the Forest - A Children's Tale
A boy and a girl get lost in the woods and find a goblin. Inspired by the Brothers' Grimm, this short story is all about not wandering off, and talking to your parents if you find any dangers.
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How Shrove Tuesday is Celebrated Around the World
Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Mardi Gras... the Tuesday before the start of Lent is known by many names. See how it is celebrated in a selection of different countries.
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A Worcestershire Orchard Wassail
One of the Wassailing traditions is to toast the apple trees and scare away any blight lurking in the orchards. I headed to Worcestershire, England, to take part in a traditional orchard wassail.
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How to Make a St. Brigid's Cross
Follow these simple instructions to make a beautiful cross, traditionally made for St. Brigid's Day & the festival of Imbolc. So easy to make, even children can have a go at this fun activity.
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Clotted Scream! Terrifying Tales from Cornwall
Cornwall is a region of the British Isles that is rich in folklore & superstition. Here is a selection of some of the more chilling tales featuring The Gump, Jan Tregeagle, & Portreath's giant, Wrath.
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A New Year's Day Mummers' Play
Mumming takes place mainly during the Christmas period in Britain. This costumed custom of performing is a part of folk tradition that dates back centuries. I visited one such play to find out more.
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Hogmanay, Trollolay! Exploring the Origins of the Scottish New Year
Hogmanay is the name given to the New Year festival by the people of Scotland. We look at the origins of this, and some of the customs around it. Could the Vikings have brought it over with them?
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The Magic of Mistletoe: Customs, Lore, and Superstitions of This Festive Favourite
Why do people kiss under the mistletoe? We look at the origins of this custom, the kissing bough, prophetic dreams, & other traditions around this festive plant now associated with Christmas.
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The Tenbury Mistletoe Festival & National Mistletoe Day
Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire, prides itself as England's mistletoe capital. An annual event in the run-up to Christmas celebrates this festive plant which grows in abundance in this region.
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Norse Symbols - Thor's Hammer
Many modern Heathens choose to wear a hammer pendant as a symbol of their faith. But what does it mean? And what is the history behind it?
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Understanding the Fylgjur
Appearing in Norse mythology, a Fylgja is a creature that is said to accompany a person throughout life. We look at this rather complicated being in this article to try to understand its role.
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Exploring the Loch a'Dúin Valley: Hiking in Ireland's Historic Past
Situated near Clochan, in Kerry, Ireland, the Lough Adoon valley at Ballyhoneen contains rock art, wedge tombs, ancient settlements, & monuments from the Bronze Age to Early Christian times.
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The Youghal Halloween Festival & The Legend of An Bhean Uisce
A small town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland, is making waves when it comes to Halloween. Youghal be mad to miss this!
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The Dreaded Gwiber - Mother of Adders
The gwiber is a monster that features in Welsh folklore which is described as a giant winged serpent. This article looks at the beast in more detail, giving an example of its appearance in North Wales
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The Lost Sword of Tyrn Gorthad, a Tribute to M.R. James & J.R.R. Tolkien
Anyone that knows me will be aware of my love of the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, and M. R. James. The two come together in this tribute piece; a chilling tale of Burgling in the Barrow Downs.
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Sabrina - Fair Goddess of the Severn
The River Severn is the longest in Great Britain, with its own goddess, Sabrina (also called Hafren, Habren, Habrenna, Unla). We learn about the legends of this great river in this article.
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Memento Mori & Folklore: The Rather Grim Habit of Keeping Skulls
Around the British Isles, there are numerous old houses that contain a human skull. Some act as a talisman, whilst dire warnings are given about removing others. We investigate these macabre trophies.
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Vampires in British Folklore
Vampires in British and Irish fiction are well known; Bram Stoker's Dracula being the most familiar of all. But tales of vampires in folklore are rather rare indeed. Read about some of them here.
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A Traditional English Halloween
How do the English celebrate Halloween? A personal look at some activities and party games that were popular in the 20th Century on the night when all things spooky are celebrated.
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Michaelmas and Mop Fairs - Lore and Traditions of an English Festival
29th September is an important day in the British Folk Calendar. There are many events and traditions around this date, including mop fairs, feasts, and the devil's spit!
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Killorglin's Puck Fair
King Puck is crowned in this annual Irish festival. Did I mention he's a mountain goat?
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Vardlokkur - The Song of the Völva
Referred to in the Sagas of the Norse, the vardlokkur was sung during the rite of a Völva;a type of seeress. This article explores what it actually is and the purpose it serves.
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Seidhr - Magic of the Norse
Seiðr (also known as seidhr, seith, seidh, seidr, and seithr) covers a broad range of magical practices within the Norse myths. But what exactly is it? And is this art strictly limited to women?
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Riasc Monastic Settlement - Dingle Peninsula's Early Christian Site
One of Ireland's best early Irish Christian settlements, Riasc (Riaisc, Reask) boasts a fine collection of inscribed stones. One of the hidden gems of the Dingle Peninsula, who built it and when?
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Shakespeare Morris: Traditional Dancing in England
The Shakespeare Morris Side, keepers of the Bidford Dances of the Cotswold tradition, are a regular sight in Stratford, England. I caught up with one of the dancers to learn more about Morris Dancing.
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Legends of Welsh Waters
We look at some of the strange things that dwell beneath Welsh waters including Llyn Tegid's monster Teggie, Afanc of Llyn Glasslyn, & the beautiful but deadly Nelferch of Llyn-y-Forwyn.
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Tracking Herne the Hunter
Often depicted as a lost Pagan god of Britain, Herne is sometimes compared to the horned god, Cernunnos. We explore this character in more depth to see if there is any truth in these assumptions.
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Wild Edric - An Anglo-Saxon Legend
The Long Mynd in Shropshire is a stunning area of natural beauty, and is rich in legends. Wild Edric's myth featuring Elves, wild hunts, and true love, is one of Britain's lesser known fairy-tales.
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Secret Staves of the Icelandic Witches
Exploring the iconic Icelandic magic staves and their origins.
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The Beehive Huts of South West Kerry
It would be impossible to visit Ireland's Dingle Peninsula without seeing a clochán, more commonly known as a beehive hut. Who built them, and how old are they?
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Cahersiveen's Fairy Fort
Cahergall Stone Fort, near Cahersiveen in County Kerry, Ireland, is home to more than the shadows of the people that once dwelt here.
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Gleann na nGealt, Valley of the Mad
Tucked away in the Dingle Peninsula of South West Ireland, Gleann na nGealt hides a mysterious secret. The spring waters are supposed to be able to heal the mad. Is there any truth to the folk tales?
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The Magic of Blarney Castle
It is said that whoever kisses the Blarney Stone is granted the Gift of the Gab. We explore further lore of Blarney Castle, including links with the Celtic Goddess, Clíodhna.
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The Black Country - Last Haven of the Mercian Tongue
A little-known dialect from the Midlands of England echoes the language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons.
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Saint Kenelm's Holy Well
St Kenelm's Church near Romsley, is nestled in the Clent Hills in Worcestershire. Home to a holy well, this article explores the legend of a young Saxon prince, murdered by those sworn to protect him.


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The Norwich Merchants hosted the Provincial Junior Hockey League's Doherty All-Stars and Prospects Games
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Woodstock Navy Vets Kyle Walker, left, carries the puck across the blue line in Norwich, Ont. on Saturday January 6, 2018 for the Provincial Junior Hockey League's All-Star and Prospects Games. The Doherty red team won the All-Star Game 8-5 and the Doherty black team won the Prospects Game 7-6. Greg Colgan/Woodstock Sentinel-Review/Postmedia Network
The Norwich Merchants 50th anniversary continues to hum along.
The organization held the Provincial Junior Hockey League's Doherty Division All-Star and Prospects Games Saturday at Nor Del Arena. All nine teams in the division had players represent clubs on the ice.
"As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, if we had the opportunity to host it we thought we'd be well suited and equipped to handle this and put together a fun day for the fans and players," Norwich team president Ken Gillanders said in between the all-star and prospects games.
Norwich was the obvious choice for this years games as the club's in the midst of its 50th season. The bulk of the work started about two months ago with Merchants general manager Andy Riley and executive Colin Percy taking the lead and others helping out.
"It's a ton of organization. Andy and Colin did a tremendous amount of work communicating with the division's teams as well as the OHA, so this has been probably two months in the work," Gillanders said. "They put in countless hours and our executive as a whole did their part in making sure everything went smoothly. It's been a good effort put forward by everybody."
The Merchants have hosted multiple events throughout the season remembering and recognizing teams and players of past years. Players from 2008-09 to 2017-18 are the final group being recognized Jan. 12.
They'll also host a series of alumni games Feb. 17 as all five decades of teams will have players take to the ice against one another.
"We'll be honouring all five decades of our history and having a game for each decade," Gillanders said. "It's a bit of a homecoming for the players of the past to get together."
The Saturday games featured the regular three periods, but also a skills competition in the first intermission and a tug-of-war between both teams in the second intermission. The Doherty red team beat the white team 8-5 in the All-Star Game and the Doherty black team won 7-6 against the grey team in the Prospects Game.
The majority of the eight divisions in the PJHL have moved away from hosting their own All-Star or Prospects Games, but the Doherty has continued to host it with last year being in New Hamburg and Woodstock holding it in 2016.
The PJHL held their first Prospects Day Oct. 21 in New Hamburg with the 63-team league's top 16- and 17-year-old players taking the ice in front of fans and scouts. The Prospects Day replaced many of the all-star games, but the Doherty's has continued to run.
The games continue to allow what's arguably the strongest division in the PJHL to showcase its talent.
The All-Star game featured the division's top players born in 1996, 1997 and 1998, while the Prospects Game had players from 1999, 2000 and 2001 on the ice.
"Hopefully the players enjoy it and I think aside from the game you add things like the relay race or tug-of-war. It's an All-Star Game with a bit of competitiveness and that's fun," Gillanders said. "I hope it's something they look back on fondly in years to come.
"It's a sense of achievement and it's an opportunity to not just celebrate as individual teams but as a league," he added of the games. "We've got great talent in this division, so it's good to showcase it. The players should be proud of playing."


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Azure, Windows Phone, Netduino, and some Ice makes for an interesting Ice Bucket Challenge...
You're a great human, roguecode. And a great developer. Double win :)
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I have to say... One of the amazing things about .NET Micro Framework that made this upgrade possible is its excellent architecture. This new board uses a super-fast Cortex-M4F ARM microcontroller with THUMB2 instructions instead of the older ARMv4 microcontrollers with THUMB/ARM instructions.
And our C# and VB applications are none the wiser Existing code just works.
Thanks for featuring this, Greg! I can't wait to see what kinds of projects this major increase in flash, ram, speed, and features enables for developers and makers.
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A Tweeting .NET Micro Framework breathalyzer
Hi chris,
Just what I always wanted, a reason for the state police to follow me on twitter. Now if I can just get my phone to automatically tweet my location and velocity...
You could add a GPS sensor to the tweeting breathalyzer using the serial interface on digital pins 0 and 1 (or send GPS coordinates from your Windows Phone to your Netduino). You could even log readings to a MicroSD card if you wanted to create a convenient location/velocity/sobriety history.
[That is of course all in jest--although it could make for a cool remix of this project.]
A Tweeting .NET Micro Framework breathalyzer
2 minutes ago, Clint wrote
@Chris Walker: part list is upper right
[sheepish look]
I see it now. Love the new standardized format... Thanks Clint!


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Crazy Car Problem Pictures
There is a lot that can go wrong with cars—all of the moving parts, the electronics, the maintenance required to keep you on the road ... The last thing people want to do is spend money on car repair, even if it is sorely needed.
But sometimes, you just don't have a choice. While some folks will try to address problems on their own, many of us have no choice but to go to the shop. It goes without saying that the technicians who work in the car repair industry have seen some crazy stuff. Check out some of these pictures we have come across.
Technically, this shouldn't even be possible.
The driver ran over a mattress and decided to keep going, so the mattress wrapped itself around the drive shaft. The lesson here is if you run over a mattress, pull over, don't keep going.
Pretty sure that this would void the warranty.
The basic principle is still the same ...
Since the real repair would cost about $200, I don't blame this person one bit for trying to make this work.


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Monday, 20 June 2016
Ring of Brodgar
We also had a quick trip to the Ring of Brodgar after visiting the Broch of Gurness. There were coachloads of folk there and as you will have noticed, I don't like people in my photos. Ha! Anyway here are a few to give you a flavour of the beautiful Ring of stones which date from the late neolithic to early bronze age period (around 2500 to 2000 BC). The stones are about 7 feet tall and of course there will be a substantial amount of each stone below the surface. In the centre is heather, and round the outside a large ditch.
I love the profile of this stone.
Tradition says one should walk round it clockwise (with the sun) and not "widdershins" (against the sun).
Some of the stones are splitting....
And the view looks across to the Hoy Hills.... (and Graemsay too of course!).
There are mounds around the circle which haven't been excavated (so much archaeology, so little time and money!).
The stories the stones could tell....
They can have a mystical feel in the landscape...
Because of so many tourists visiting the circle, Historic Scotland are having to take remedial measures to repair the paths and surrounding areas. Unfortunately not all visitors stick to the paths and damage is occurring to the more sensitive areas. So a wooden fence is placed around areas being worked on. It spoils the view but is necessary to ensure these monuments continue through the ages.
Of course Button is unable to come adventuring but stays at home snoozing... here is a gratuitous picture of Madam Button....
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Thanks for renewing my love affair with brodgar. Definitely one of my favorite places in the world.ReplyDelete
Love your blog Sian. I'm doing something similar at www.orkneymole.com. Apologies if I appear to duplicate some of your topics but I guess it is unsurprising to have similar experiences. The Ring of Brodgar is a case in point! Mentioned your blog on a recent visit to Graemsay - a friendly local ex-Yorkshireman knew all about it. Best wishes, Nigel Jennings, aka "Orkney Mole"ReplyDelete
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A Leaf on the Wind
: Time To Get Help by Sasha
"It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell."
As soon as Richard left, I walked down the street to the liquor store on the corner. I bought a bottle of rum and a six-pack of coke. Within a few hours, I drank half the bottle. Feeling no pain, I curled up on the bed and fell asleep.
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The fire department determined old, faulty wiring caused the fire. The investigators found evidence that years before we bought the house, there had been another fire in the attic. In addition to everything else that needed repair, the house would have to be completely rewired before I could move back in. Thus began the war with my insurance company.
While we fought, the house sat empty, slowly rotting from the water damage. Mildew, more than an inch thick, grew on every wall in every room. The wooden floors in the living room, bedrooms, and bathroom, buckled causing the carpets to split. Vandals broke most of the windows and wrote vulgar graffiti on the sides of the house. A large dumpster sat in the middle of the front lawn filled to the brim with ruined clothing, broken household items, and rotting furniture still wet from all the water. To my complete amazement, my neighbors rummaged through the debris looking for things they could use.
Although there was nothing I could do, I went over to the house every day and sat on the front porch trying to figure out how I was going to get my life back on track.
No one offered any help. No one, not even my mother, tried to contact me. I was completely on my own, and, as each day passed, I sank deeper and deeper into a world of depression.
Nightmares and hallucinations plagued me. Every night, alone in my motel room, I drank myself into a drunken stupor just to be able to fall asleep. Sometimes I would wake up in the middle of the night to a room full of strangers. Never sure if they were real, a dream, or just another hallucination, I pulled the blanket up over my head until the mysterious visitors disappeared.
Occasionally, I found myself sitting at the table in the motel talking to someone who later turned out to be a figment of my imagination. Sadly, I began to look forward to my imaginary companions just to have someone to talk to. The loneliness was pushing me deeper into a depression that had begun to consume me.
Richard decided to take the girls on a vacation. With more than 120 days of unused vacation time, he took two months off from work, bought a new truck, and set off on what the girls called a grand adventure. I found it interesting that during our 12-year marriage, we never took a single vacation and never had enough money to fix the broken window in the den. But one month after our divorce was final, he was able to afford a new car and a two-month cross-country trip.
I was happy the girls were not going be around to see me slowly deteriorate. I was constantly terrified they would catch me talking to someone who was not there. They had been through enough. They lost their home, saw me drunk most of the time, and I knew they were tired of seeing me always sad. They knew I had become withdrawn but had no knowledge of how bad things had really gotten.
* * *
The whistle on the tea pot signaled the water was boiling. I dropped a teabag into the cup and reached for the kettle. Then, without thinking about what I was doing, I poured the boiling water over my hand. Oddly, I felt no pain. Within a few minutes, a huge blister formed across the entire top of my hand and the pain I had not felt a moment earlier was excruciating.
Fear engulfed me. I could not explain why I had done something so insane. The pain continued to get worse, and I knew I should see a doctor but I stayed in my room hoping that at any minute I would discover this was just another hallucination. However, it wasn't. The pain was so severe, I began to shake from head to foot. The room began to spin and I suddenly felt nauseous. I was having a seizure. A moment later, the room went black.
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Mom, Teresa, Denise and Bill, my brother-in-law, were sitting on the couch staring at me. I had no idea how much time had passed since my seizure, nor did I know why they were there. I wasn't even sure they were real. The pain of my hand reminded me of what I had done. The blister had broken and despite a thin crust that was beginning to form around the edge, a thick yellow puss was dripping down my fingers. Trying to ignore the pain, I stood silently staring back at my family.
Mom spoke first.
"Okay, now that you've got us all here, what is it you had to say that was so important?" Mom asked.
I had no idea what she was talking about. It was obvious I called them, and I had apparently pushed all the right buttons, because they had actually shown up.
"Valerie, we are all worried about you," Mom moaned. "This leukemia thing was really the icing on the cake. You have been acting very strange. I think you need some serious help."
My response was immediate and filled with anger.
"How the hell would you know if I was acting strange or not? None of you has called or bothered to visit me for months. You obviously had better things to do than check on me."
Mom shook her head and said, "Come on, Valerie, that's not fair. You've made it very clear you want nothing to do with any of us."
"So what the hell are you doing here?" I snapped back.
"You called us and threatened to kill yourself if we didn't come," Mom explained. "You said you had something important to tell us."
I had no recollection of calling any of my family.
Suddenly Mom noticed my hand. "That looks infected. What happened?"
I looked Mom straight in the eyes and said, "I poured boiling water on it."
"Why in the name of God would you do such a crazy thing?" she asked.
I chuckled and said, "It seemed like a good idea at the time."
I knew my sarcasm wasn't helping, but it gave me a false sense of control over the situation. I hadn't seen my family for several months and suddenly having them in the same room, filled me with a frightening sense of claustrophobia. I desperately fought the urge to open the door and run away. Instead, I felt myself start to shake, and, as the room slowly began to spin, I heard myself say, "SHIT!"
Then the room went black.
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Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will learn about Harriet Tubman's extraordinary courage in the face of enormous risks. After watching a biographical video, they will examine a photograph of Tubman and read a letter written to her by Frederick Douglass. The lesson culminates with students comparing Harriet Tubman to modern-day women and girls who have similarly confronted huge risks to help others.
Time Allotment
20 - 40 minutes
- Liberate - to free
- Bounty - a monetary reward offered for a person's capture
Underground Railroad - An informal system of escape routes and safe houses operated by both free African Americans and white abolitionists to assist people fleeing enslavement. The Underground Railroad developed during the decades before the Civil War and is credited with rescuing thousands of people living in slavery, helping them to reach either free states or Canada. Most Underground Railroad activity took place on the states near the border between North and South. Organizers and participants used railroad terminology: "conductors" were people who led the fugitives to "station houses" staffed by "station masters". All such activity was illegal, thus both those fleeing enslavement and those offering assistance were taking substantial risks.
- Learn more about the Underground Raliroad
- Learn more about Enabling Freedom
Background on Harriet Tubman | Abolition Activist
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland, sometime between 1820 and 1825. Her original name was Araminta Harriet Ross. Of her eight brothers and sisters, three were sold to another plantation.
An enslaved person's life was often brutal and Harriet was physically abused many times. Once, in her teens, she refused to help an angry overseer subdue a fellow slave. The overseer threw a two-pound weight, hitting Harriet in the head. She never fully recovered from the blow, which resulted in lifelong episodes of losing consciousness.
In her mid-twenties, Harriet married a free black man named John Tubman. Afraid of being sold, she resolved to run away with her two brothers in 1849, but her husband refused to go. After a failed attempt, she escaped alone and used stars in the night sky to navigate, following the North Star to Pennsylvania, a free state.
"When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person," Tubman said. "There was such a glory over everything; the sun came like gold through the trees, and over the fields, and I felt like I was in Heaven."
Tubman found work, saved her money, and returned to Maryland to help her sister and her sister's two children to freedom. Soon after, she made another trip to rescue her brother and two others. On a third trip, Tubman tried to convince her husband to join her, only to find he had remarried. She helped others to escape from slavery to freedom instead.
Tubman made the dangerous round-trip journey 19 times. She carried a pistol to both protect the fugitive slaves and threaten them if they slowed down or tried to turn back, telling them, "You'll be free or die." There was a $40,000 bounty for Tubman's capture, but she didn't let that stop her.
During the Civil War, Tubman worked as a cook and nurse, and also became a spy for the Union Army. The first woman to lead an armed expedition in the war, Tubman masterfully guided a gunboat up the Combahee River in South Carolina, destroying an ammunition depot and liberating more than 700 people from slavery without losing a single Union soldier.
In early 1859, Tubman purchased a small piece of land on the outskirts of Auburn, New York. Her land became a haven for black war orphans and elderly people who had formerly been enslaved. Nearing fifty, Tubman married a Civil War veteran named Nelson Davis, many years younger than herself, and the couple adopted a baby girl named Gertie.
When she died in 1913, Tubman was buried at Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, New York, with military honors. Today, schools bear her name, and she is honored at the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn and the Harriet Tubman Museum in Cambridge, Maryland. In 2014, President Barack Obama established national historical parks at Tubman's former home in Central New York and along the shores of Maryland. In 2016, the US Treasury announced that Harriet Tubman's likeness would be printed on the $20 bill.
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer," Tubman said. "Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."
Introductory Activity
(5 minutes)
Ask students:
- Did you ever take a risk to help another person? Has another person ever taken a risk to help you?
- Introduce Harriet Tubman:
Harriet Tubman risked her life on multiple occasions in order to free herself, and eventually hundreds of others, from slavery. Also a Civil War heroine, she spent her long life serving and protecting other people.
Learning Activities
Video and Class Discussion (10 minutes)
Distribute the Graphic Organizer for students to fill out while viewing the video.
Download the Graphic Organizer [PDF]
Discussion questions after viewing:
What do you think motivated Harriet Tubman to return to the South numerous times to help people escape enslavement? What were some of the many risks she faced when making these journeys?
Most leaders of the abolitionist movement engaged in speaking, writing, petition signing, and other forms of organizing, informing, and motivating others to try to end slavery altogether. In what ways can Harriet Tubman also be considered an abolitionist?
Why do you think that Harriet Tubman was an effective spy during the Civil War?
Examining Primary Sources
Visual Primary Source Activity (5 minutes)
Project or make copies of the image to the right. This photograph is from the collection of the Library of Congress. The photographer was H.B. Lindsley, however, the date of the photograph is unknown; it is estimated to have been taken between 1860 and 1875
- Carefully examine Tubman's clothing, the furniture, and the items piled on the chair next to her. Why might she have left her coat and hat in view of the camera? What do you think was the purpose of the photograph?
- We do not know the date of this photograph. It is estimated to have been taken as early as 1860 which was prior to the Civil War and when Tubman was 39 years old, or as late as 1875, ten years after the Civil War when Tubman was 54. Do you think it is from earlier or later in the time range? On what are you basing your hypothesis?
- Notice that Tubman is labeled here as a "nurse, spy and scout". If you were labeling a photograph of Tubman, what three nouns would you use to sum up her life's work?
Written Primary Source Activity (15 minutes)
Students will read and analyze a letter written to Harriet Tubman by Frederick Douglass in 1868, shortly before the publication of Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman, based on interviews with Tubman and written by author Sarah H. Bradford. Tubman, who had met Douglass through common abolitionist friends, requested a written endorsement from him before the publication of the second volume of her biography. In 1886, Bradford's Harriet, The Moses of Her People was published. Douglass's letter, along with testimonials from other prominent people, appears in the second book's appendix.
Download the Written Primary Source Activity [PDF]
Culminating Activity
This can be done as an in-class follow-up to the lesson, as a homework assignment or as a multi-day in-class project.
To be completed using the Graphic Organizer.
Harriet Tubman took many huge risks before and during the Civil War; she also helped large numbers of people. Create a Venn Diagram, poster, or graphic organizer comparing Harriet Tubman to a contemporary woman who has taken risks and helped many people.
Possibilities include:
- Malala Yousafzai - Pakistani advocate for female education who survived an assassination attempt
- Aung San Suu Kyi - Burmese leader who spent years under house arrest for speaking out for democracy
- Mae Jemison - First African American female astronaut in space
- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - Liberian president who had earlier been exiled and imprisoned for opposing oppressive governments in her country


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