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The War On Drugs will release their new album Salve Ambient on August 9. They play Johnny Brenda's on August 18, and will be here for an XPN Free At Noon on August 12!
This week's Live Friday features a local band that's been gaining a lot of buzz, both here and across the pond. With lyrical and vocal techniques reminiscent of Petty, Springsteen, and Dylan and the blazing guitar rifts of Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine, Philadelphia trio The War on Drugs plays retrospective music in a progressive manner. Founding members Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile met at a party and indulged in their mutual admiration for Bob Dylan. The two would soon begin recording together. Granduceil's gritty vocals are supported by the band's dreamy ambience, inventing a masterful soundscape. With their full-length debut, "Wagonwheel Blues", the band experimented with various sounds and influences, blending noisy distortions and roots rock.
Though Kurt Vile has left the band and other line up changes have occured, The War on Drugs have been steadily building an audience--locally and abroad--in the past few years. Their latest release, "Slave Ambient", has them embarking on an extensive tour both in the States and abroad. "Slave Ambient" is a hearty dose of rock 'n' roll, with plenty of side influences. From the expertly placed synthesizers and bold electric guitars to the undercurrents of country rock and old pop ditties, "Slave Ambient" is just plain stimulating. It's been under construction for four years, recorded in Granduciel's home studio here in Philly. Don't miss this chance to hear from The War on Drugs right before the official release of their second proper album. It's the Free at Noon at World Cafe Live, and it's the best way to start off the weekend.
And, check out their performance from the 2008 XPoNential Music Festival. Listen to the full concert at NPR.org/music, recorded live in concert from WXPN at Wiggins Park in Philadelphia on July 11, 2008.
The War On Drugs Tour Dates:
Thu. Aug. 18 — Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's
Fri. Aug. 19 — Brooklyn, NY @ Cameo Gallery
Sat. Aug. 20 — New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
Sun. Aug. 21 — Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Tue. Aug. 23 — Montreal, QC @ Casa Del Popolo
Wed. Aug. 24 — Toronto, ON @ TBD
Thu. Aug. 25 — Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
Fri. Aug. 26 — Chicago, IL @ Schuba's
Sat. Aug. 27 — Milwaukee, WI @ Club Garibaldi
Sun. Aug. 28 — Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
Tue. Aug. 30 — St. Louis, MO @ Billiken Club at St. Louis University
Wed. Aug. 31 — Lexington, KY @ Cosmic Charlie's
Thu. Sep. 1 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe
Fri. Sep. 2 — Washington, DC @ Red Palace
Thu. Sep. 8 — Lisbon, Portugal @ Terraza Hotel Regency
Fri. Sep. 9 — San Sebastian, Spain @ Club Victoria Eugenia
Sun. Sep. 11 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso w/ Megafaun
Mon. Sep. 12 — Tilburg, Netherlands @ Incubate Festival w/ Megafaun
Tue. Sep. 13 — London, UK @ Lexington
Wed. Sep. 14 — Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
Thu. Sep. 15 — Sheffield, UK @ Drowned In Sound presents at The Harley
Fri. Sep. 16 — Brighton, UK @ Green Door Store
Sat. Sep. 17 — Brussels, Belgium @ AB club
Tue. Sep. 20 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Loppen
Wed. Sep. 21 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Lilla Hotelbaren
Thu. Sep. 22 — Malmo, Sweden @ Debaser
Fri. Oct. 14 — Pensacola, FL @ DeLuna Festival
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What used to be a street-corner-level problem of getting fake Rolexes or copycat Coach handbags has grown into a far larger problem.
Instead of just avoiding the guy on the corner, it�s now a game of being really sure of whom you buy from online. Some sites selling fakes are so bad they�re laughable. But, these days, it isn�t all that hard to hijack real product images and maybe even find someone who can write in English well enough to make the site seem legit.
Just ask Sheila Perrault of Tyngsboro. Her son was shopping for a pair of Nike Air Jordan sneakers and came upon the site AirJordan5FireRed2013.com. While the Web address alone might make some suspicious, the photos on the site are authentic and the information wouldn�t raise alarms. Nothing really tips you off that the site is in China.
So, $120 later a box arrived and �you can tell they were phony Air Jordans,� Perrault said. She complained to the Better Business Bureau.
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You might get seconds, but usually you just get a cheap imitation. Perrault tried to get her money back and received an email explaining that they�ll give back 30 percent of the purchase price if she kept the shoes or �if you return the products, the shipping cost is too high, and the procedure will take a long time. Pls thinking it over.�
Perrault wants the site shut down. An email to the site went unanswered.
So, before you buy online from a company that isn�t familiar to you, search to see if there are any complaints, look in the Better Business Bureau�s database, and go to a Web registration look-up site such as Whois.net to see who owns the site and when it was registered.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Finance ministers and central bankers from the world's 20 leading industrial and developing countries on Saturday pledged not to target their exchange rates for competitive purposes.
The two-day meeting in Moscow ended Saturday with a joint communique that included a promise that the G20 members would "refrain from competitive devaluation" and "resist all forms of protectionism and keep our markets open."
"We reiterate that excess volatility of financial flows and disorderly movements in exchange rates have adverse implications for economic and financial stability," the statement said.
Speaking at a news conference following the communique's signing, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said that all the G20 nations agreed that they need to focus on delivering a strong economic growth rather than "manipulating the markets."
Several investors and politicians have been concerned by recent developments affecting the Japanese yen, which now trades near a three-year low. Japan is facing charges that it is trying first and foremost to lower the value of the yen to stimulate its economy and get the edge over other countries.
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I know that Sam Jackson signed for 9 films but I don't remember if that was before or after IM (so I don't know if IM is included in the 9).
I didn't bother with CapN America or Thor movies, but looks like I missed out on origins of the cube and the Loki guy? Didn't matter though.
Quote from: Neal on May 7, 2012, 03:52 PM$207,438,708Am I the only person left in America who hasn't seen this yet...? Man, Cap & Friends sure have set the summer bar high for Batman and Spidey.
What's the deal with a 3 hour director's cut coming out later this summer?
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When it comes to celebrity hair, we're typically so consumed with knowing each and every single styling products used, we often overlook what are arguably the most important hair essentials — shampoo and conditioner!
Jennifer Aniston's longtime hairstylist Chris McMillan — the man behind "The Rachel" — gave us the scoop on the products he used for Aniston's super-shiny locks last night, all the way down to the stuff in her shower.
Can you guess which brand of shampoo and conditioner she uses? It is (drumroll please...) Living Proof!
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"First, I washed the hair with Living Proof Full Shampoo and Conditioner," McMillan said of Aniston's hair at the 2013 Oscars. "I then applied Prime Style Extender to wet hair and massaged through for a lasting style, while still allowing the hair to have movement. Using a large round brush, I blew out the hair straight with a deep, side bang. Finally, I applied Hold Flexible Hairspray to the roots for height and lightly sprayed the rest of the hair."
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In the northern state of Aragua, in the city of Maracay, where Vice President Tareck El Aissami cast his ballot,
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"The poor conditions of equality of opportunity for the dissemination of the electoral campaigns of the opposition candidates, the use of the totally biased public media towards governmental messages, the navigability in the Internet and disinformation affected the right of the citizens to to know the public interest issues related to the electoral process to elect the governors," IPYS Venezuela Executive Director Marianela Balbi told the Knight Center.
For Balbi, the media ecosystem in Venezuela has changed due to censorship, official pressures and economic conditions, so digital platforms have become "essential windows to understanding the reality of the country," but the internet infrastructure at the national level has shortcomings. An example of this, said Balbi, is that Venezuelans navigated the Internet with a low speed, on average 1.38 Mbps, at the same time that CNE president, Tibisay Lucena, announced the triumph of the official majority in the regional elections.
According to Balbi, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in its 2016 report on broadband in Latin America and the Caribbean , established that the average speed in the Latin American region was 4.7 Mbps, with Chile being the country with the highest speed (7.3 Mbps) and Venezuela the lowest speed (1.9 Mbps).
César Batiz, director of El Pitazo, told the Knight Center that telecommunications operators such as ABA of the Compañía Anónima Nacional Teléfonos de Venezuela (Cantv) and Digitel are blocking access to his media outlet, so they are contemplating a change of the DNS (Domain Name System).Knight Center
"One of the events that is repeated frequently during the campaigns is the indiscriminate use of State media outlets to promote only the candidacies of the ruling party. In addition, there is self-censorship in traditional media (TV, radio and press) to disseminate information about opposition candidates," Batiz said.
Eighteen new governors aligned with the official party were sworn-in on Oct. 17, but the five opposition candidate who won boycotted the ceremony before the controversial constitutional assembly, according to the Associated Press. The outcome of the election was a surprise for the opposition, some of whom are alleging voter suppression at the hands of the National Electoral Council (CNE).
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Two of my favorite people, Charles Krauthammer and Glenn Reynolds, team up here, as Glenn quotes and links to Charles, while invoking another of my favorite people, Jack Benny:
We have heard everyone — from Obama's own debt commission to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — call the looming debt a mortal threat to the nation. We have watched Greece self-immolate. We can see the future. The only question has been: When will the country finally rouse itself?
Amazingly, the answer is now. Led by famously progressive Wisconsin — Scott Walker at the state level and Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan at the congressional level — a new generation of Republicans has looked at the debt and is crossing the Rubicon. Recklessly principled, they are putting the question to the nation: Are we a serious people?
I'm thinking, I'm thinking!
Do read all of Krauthammer's great piece. Here is another excerpt:
Hence the import of the current moment — its blinding clarity. Here stand the Democrats, avatars of reactionary liberalism, desperately trying to hang onto the gains of their glory years — from unsustainable federal entitlements for the elderly enacted when life expectancy was 62 to the massive promissory notes issued to government unions when state coffers were full and no one was looking.
Obama's Democrats have become the party of no. Real cuts to the federal budget? No. Entitlement reform? No. Tax reform? No. Breaking the corrupt and fiscally unsustainable symbiosis between public-sector unions and state governments? Hell no.
No doubt I'm dating myself when I say that Jack Benny is still my favorite comedian. Not to say that there is no good comedy these days; I think Modern Family, for example, is hilarious. But of what comedian since Jack Benny could anyone say, with a straight face, that he was also a great American? And Benny was the anti-Al Franken, a comedian whose humor didn't come from suppressed rage at his audience.
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According to the National Retail Federation's 2008 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGresearch, total Halloween spending for 2008 is estimated to reach $5.77 billion. And it's not just for the tykes. An estimated 51.8 million adults plan to sport some sort of costume for the big night.
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Thanks for the info Jesse. Now I have another question. Anyone know how these compare to the Takara Microman figures that came out last year?I passed on the Predator figures last year and I'm kind of kicking myself now but if these are better than the Takara stuff maybe I'll jump on these. E...
Go ahead and post a link, I think we can let it slide (unless I'm told otherwise) this time around. There's really no other way to get these that I'm aware of... Unless Robby.jp who sells a number of import things to US folks is able to get these too?
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Week In Tweets: Robin Williams Slanders Kim K., Frank Ocean Gives Deodorant Advice
On the soft news side this week, Kim Kardashian caught epic flack for donning a floral, sofa-esque gown (with matching gloves…) to the MET Gala, fashion's version of the Oscars. On the hard-news side, three missing Cleveland women were found alive, and the man who saved them, Charles Ramsey, gave a quotable interview that broke the Internet.
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Feb. 1 – Tammy Hammers of Malvern reported a theft.
Jan. 21 – A vehicle driven by Jeremy Lee Downing of Pacific Junction was eastbound on Glover Road when a tire went flat causing the vehicle to leave the road and strike a tree. No injuries were reported.
Feb. 1 – Hailey Murphy of Glenwood was northbound on 237th Street when her vehicle slid into a yard and struck a tree. The driver was transported to Mercy Hospital.
Jan. 26 - BobbiJo Aarons of Glenwood reported a burglary and assault.
Jan. 28 - Glenwood Resource Center reported criminal mischief.
Jan. 29 - Donna Reafleng of Glenwood reported a burglary, criminal mischief and theft.
Jan. 29 - Glenwood State Bank reported a forgery.
Feb. 20 - A vehicle driven by Bruce Burson of Glenwood lost control due to road conditions and struck a power pole.
The Omaha Community Playhouse will produce "Next to Normal," the 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama, Feb. 7 – March 16.
"Next to Normal," by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, is a rock musical and raw account of a family dealing with mental illness, tragedy and the realities of modern society. The plot centers on an overly mediated mother trying to cope with bipolar disorder as her family struggles to maintain normalcy in their suburban home. A hard-driving rock score with tear-inducing ballads make this show unlike any other.
The national tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by the electrifying true story of four rock 'n' roll icons: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash, will make its premiere at Omaha's Orpheum Theater Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Mars's Super Bowl Halftime Show: Stop Talking About Beyoncé, It Was Perfectly Bruno
Did Bruno Mars do his halftime predecessor justice?
It was a hard act for anyone to follow. Beyoncé's halftime show at last year's Super Bowl was arguably one for the ages, talked about non-stop in the following weeks and months. Mrs. Carter has been top of mind again in the past month as a result of her much-lauded surprise album and her best-of-the-night performance at last weekend's Grammys. So did Bruno Mars do his Super Bowl predecessor justice? And is it even fair to compare the two, as Twitter seemed intent to do all night?
Vulture music critic Jody Rosen guessed that all-around Good Guy Bruno Mars would "meet [the Halftime show] in his usual fashion: with finesse, and without batting an eye," and that he did: Mars pulled off his highly choreographed performance without any noticeable slip-ups. Blame his polish, but there were also no surprises. He flew through the hits, "Billionaire," "Locked Out Of Heaven," "Treasure," "Runaway Baby," and an unfortunately wedding band reminiscent cover of "Shout" alongside his slick band, The Hooligans, who were endearingly psyched to be there.
When the Red Hot Chili Peppers appeared (Mars and The Hooligans managed to slide their funk medley into RHCP's "Give It Away,"), we thought maybe they would bring some sort of unexpected energy. Everyone joked about those tube socks — the ones that covered their penises so many years ago. But this is the Super Bowl and Anthony Kiedis and Flea dared only to go topless (Shout-out to Janet, a decade later?). They flailed around on stage in shorts and colorful stockings before ending abruptly so Bruno could appear once again with a version of slow jam "Just The Way You Are" dedicated to the troops.
Mars played by the rules, checked all the boxes and undoubtedly caused quite a few Americans to log on to iTunes to purchase his album, Unorthodox Jukebox. But will we still be talking about it tomorrow, let alone in 2015? Not likely. Hey Super Bowl, Taylor Swift is waiting in the wings. See you next year.


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Dean graduated from MIT in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minors in Management and Economics. During his playing career at MIT, Dean was a four-year starter and three-year captain. He was a two-time MIT Defensive Player of the Year and holds the Institute records for digs in a season and a career. Dean also ranks in the top 10 for career kills, assists, aces, blocks, and aces in a season. He collected North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division All-Division Second Team honors in 2007 and 2008.
Dean currently works at Altman Vilandrie and Company, a boutique telecom consulting firm in downtown Boston, where he advises clients on strategic decisions. Dean hails from Valencia, Calif., where he attended Valencia High School. He enjoys competing in Yankee Volleyball and is always looking for new playing opportunities.


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The Kiss Cam moments at stadiums and arenas often make for good entertainment, but during a minor league baseball game in Fresno last week something went wrong for one couple.
Sometimes when the camera pans around and finds couples it can be awkward because they're not really a couple. Maybe friends, brother and sister or just acquaintances who don't want to smooch. Sometimes they're simply oblivious to the moment and need some prodding to play along.
When the camera found a couple on Friday night as the Fresno Grizzlies were hosting the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, the lady let her man know they were on the videoboard and it was time to kiss.
The man was on his cellphone and didn't want to be disturbed, waving off his lady. After a few other couples were shown kissing, the cameraman decided to give the couple another chance. Still on the phone, he rebuffed the woman's request for a kiss.
By this time, the boos from spectators began to grow. Then the camera operator went for the trifecta.
The third time was not the charm as the lady's plea for a kiss was again rebuffed. This time she rose to her feet, dumped her drink on the man and walked out to cheers from the crowd.


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BERLIN (AP) — France's prime minister assured Germany on Thursday that his country is committed to getting its debt under control, amid concerns that the second-largest economy in the eurozone is weakening.
During his first visit to Berlin since taking office in May, Jean-Marc Ayrault sought to dispel fears that Germany's most important ally in fighting Europe's debt crisis could itself be heading for trouble just as the French government has to slash spending to reduce its deficit.
France wants to "stop burdening future generations with continuously rising debt and restore the necessary leeway for political actions," Ayrault told a gathering of German business leaders. He stressed that "we are aware that getting the public finances in order is also the precondition for our sovereignty."
Eurozone members Greece, Ireland and Portugal have all had to accept painful austerity demands in return for bailouts from the bloc's richer nations.
According to official figures published Thursday, France narrowly dodged recession in the third quarter. Its economy expanded 0.2 percent in the July-September period from the previous quarter — as did that of Germany, where growth is slowing.
President Francois Hollande's Socialist government last week announced measures to rein in government spending, lower labor costs to strengthen the country's competitiveness and reduce the deficit, largely by raising taxes.
"I wholeheartedly wish success to what is being set in motion in France now," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said following talks with Ayrault.
"Our goal is to return to growth," Ayrault maintained.
Still, France has watched unemployment tick steadily up as a raft of companies announced layoffs in recent months. The jobless rate now stands at 10.8 percent, according to European statistics.
Thursday's edition of Britain's weekly The Economist featured a special report on France, with the magazine's cover reading "the time bomb at the heart of Europe." France's woes have also started to worry some in Germany, who fear their closest ally's political clout could be reduced by its economic weakness.
"France is our closest partner in Europe. It would be good if the Socialists there would now courageously embark on real structural reforms," Volker Kauder, the parliamentary leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc, said last week. "That would be good for the country and so for Europe."
Speaking at the conference after Ayrault, the head of Germany's influential BDI industry lobby group insisted that both, Germany and France, must be economically strong to continue leading the European Union.
"There is no Europe in which Germany and France do not play in the same league," said Hans-Peter Keitel. "You cannot separate us," added Keitel, who has met twice with Hollande this year.
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, speaking at the same conference, said European nations who jointly make up the world's biggest economy should not give each other marks but work together.
"The world needs a strong Europe," he said.
Ayrault, in turn, said the "overly high level of preoccupation in Germany" over the euro crisis may be due to the fact that Germany will hold national elections next year. "Then tensions are always on the rise," he told German daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung in an interview.
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And make one wonder about the real life of the original mysterious French woman. Perhaps I should go back with my carte d'identite/passport and find out what the Chanel exhibit is really about non?
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And make one wonder about the real life of the original mysterious French woman. Perhaps I should go back with my carte d'identite/passport and find out what the Chanel exhibit is really about non?
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One thing I really admire is your courage at taking photos..When a friend lived across the street we discovered we both liked taking photos.. too late in our friendship malheureusement as it only gave us a few occasions for outings to shoot..(She has moved..)..but I found I was so much braver to stop on a road..get out of a car..approach a farm..or a field..etc..with someone..I never do alone..ReplyDelete
You are so good at this!
Do you find Coco looks like Catherine Deneuve IN the mirror?
I know they look nothing alike but that mirror shot?
Love your silhouettes..gosh you're good!
You Chanel sketches reflect an immediacy missing from the photos!ReplyDelete
I like best the last photograph of her, an interesting study in attitude.Replies
You have to wonder if she sketched out her photo sittings...shadow here, light here...Delete
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Carol, please do return to the Chanel exhibit with that required card. Perhaps Coco did not like the looks of her teeth or perhaps she just preferred to keep that composed appearance as her signature.ReplyDelete
Your prior post about going to the cinema was very informative...what a great opportunity to see lots of movies. I also used to see many French films with the idea of improving my understanding of the beautiful language. My memory might be faulty, but I also think I saw Chariots of Fire in Cannes with French dubbed in and no English subtitles. Long ago, and not at the actual festival!
There is just one photo of her looking at one of her men where she looks human, emotive, not an icon...Delete
Lovely post Carol. You do get to see the best exhibits in Paris! (How very Parisian of you!) I am a big fan of Coco Chanel's, even though I am certain it would have been difficult to be her friend (come to think of it, after reading several Chanel biographies, I don't know if she had actual friends, especially female ones...) I mostly admire her self-confidence (yes, I see narcissism in there as well,) and the way she played her cards so well in a society that was still men-oriented. Nothing cheers me up these days like a Chanel quote about men and women relationships. "Mademoiselle" is always "on the dot!" :-) I showcase a couple of my blog's homepage... Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)ReplyDelete
- François11:04 AM
About his love affair with a german officer, i want just say :ReplyDelete
all the german was not nazi
all the nazi was not german
A best seller novel was write about this kind of relation ; le silence de la mer
You can find this story in a post war movie and a recent very fine TV movie.Replies
I'd love to see that movie FrancoisDelete
- Anonymous11:51 AM
One of my dearest friends is the playwright, Bill Luce, who wrote the 'Belle of Amherst' and 'Barrymore' among many other plays. He is now putting the finishing touches on a rewrite of 'Coco', a one woman play about Miss Chanel. It is going to be produced in Paris and Leslie caron wants to play the role. Please be on the lookout for it.
Such a knack for making the most of what she had! YEs, go back with your carte!ReplyDelete
Interesting observations about the person behind the persona, Carol. May be worth a return visit to learn more... x KatieReplyDelete
- Patricia2:38 PM
Please write a book! We love your witty comments and hidden peeps of Paris. Illustrate it with your whimsical paintings. Please! And please include a whole chapter (if not more) on ONLY FABULOUS DESSERTS.ReplyDeleteReplies
I've been trying to write a book for 3-4 years at least. Not as easy as blogging. Nothing like blogging in fact and no idea how to translate the immediacy of one form into the other ;(Delete
I haven't given up yet.
It's why I'm here
Got any ideas?
Thank you so much for the recommendation Carol! I'll be in Paris a few times this year and will definitely stop by!ReplyDelete
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My name is Jean-Michel Dossogne. As you won't guess from my name, good Belgian mixture, I come from Flanders, but lives in Wallonia. I speak French, Flemish and English, a little German, and college souvenirs from Greek & Latin are sometimes possible. Sometimes.
I have been 12 years in the Belgian Navy (first class petty officer, electronic warfare & telecom), am decorated of Military Merit, Gulf War 1988, Kuweit Liberation Medal (Gulf War 1991) and a "long term" service medal. Our beloved Lord placed lots of lifebuoys and lifelines in my life. The one and only I didn't ignore was Nathalie, who became my wife. The Lord has given us the grace of 3 pious princesses. I left the Navy for the Police when my wife was pregnant of our first daughter. After some years of duty as intervention patrol, I started my conversion for the K9 patrol with Sultan, our young german shepperd. One year later, I had a "little problem" on service, during a violent football match we had to control, hospital couldn't help. Administration placed me on forced premature retirement for handicap, low income thus. To touch Jacob, our Lord had to send an Angel to fight with him, and only then he understood.. That's my first real conscious contact with God.
My first steps with Orthodoxy where with the Eastern part, at the Greek parish of Charleroi, in january 2000. It took 2 more years for the conviction, and on wednesday 4 june 2003, I was received in the Communion of the "Unam, Sanctam, Catholicam et Apostolicam Ecclesiam", via h.g abp Simon, Moscow Patriarcate, in Bruxelles. Deo gratias. We are not willing to be forced to attach to any particular "ethnic" parish : "nor Jew, nor Greeks" is important for us.
Since 12/feb/2006, I am an acolyte, attached to Metochion sainte Catherine d'Alexandrie et saint Feuillen in Philippeville, kingdom of Belgium. I am the responsible for the parish website, under supervision of our father abbot/higoumen.
I am member of the Velosolex Club of Belgium - my old black "mopette" is as old as I am, but works much better now..
As our Lord said that to have long days on earth, we have to honnour our parents (Exode 20,12) : I am particularly involved in the veneration of all what our Church Fathers and Mothers from the Orthodox West have brought to the hole Church. Liturgically too.
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After a victory in which Coach Jim Haslett says he saw progress, the Saints are working non-stop toward becoming the team they believe they can be
Tuesday October 14, 2003
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wasn't a typical Monday at Saints headquarters.
At the suggestion of Coach Jim Haslett and several veteran leaders, the players reported to the team facility to review the film of Sunday's 20-13 win against the Chicago Bears.
Players traditionally have been given the day off after wins during Haslett's four-year tenure. Instead, they reported to camp Monday and evaluated their performance as a group and by position. Haslett rewarded them by canceling the mandatory running sessions. Most of the team was gone by noon.
"They know that we're 2-4, and not 4-2," Haslett said. "We're not where we want to be yet. I like the stance that they're taking. I think it's a positive stance. If you could take a day off, you'd take the day off. But they want to come in and work and they want to get better."
Haslett said he saw progress in Sunday's win, even if it came against one of the league's worst teams. The Bears (1-4) are ranked No. 31 in the NFL in total offense and No. 25 in total defense.
Haslett singled out the play of the defense. The Saints held a second consecutive opponent to one offensive touchdown. They also held an opponent to less than 20 points for the third time in six games.
The Saints sacked the Bears' Kordell Stewart three times, the third time they have made three or more sacks in a game this season. Their 14 sacks are tied for seventh in the league. They rank fourth in sacks per pass play.
"You can see that they are more solidified," Haslett said. "They are doing a nice job on the running game. That's the one area that you are always worried about. If you get teams in third-and-long you have a chance to rush the passer."
Linebackers Orlando Ruff and Derrick Rodgers played their best games of the season, Haslett said. Rodgers made a game- and season-high 10 tackles. Ruff made six tackles in his second start. Haslett also praised the work of rookie defensive tackle Johnathan Sullivan, who had a season-high four tackles.
"He played like a No. 1 draft pick," Haslett said.
Haslett, however, said he was not pleased with his team's kickoff coverage or the offense's passing efficiency.
After allowing their fourth return of 45 yards or more this season, the Saints are ranked last in the NFL in kickoff return defense. On average, opponents are starting after kickoffs at the 32.1-yard line, fourth worst in the league.
Haslett said part of the problem is the presence of new players because of injuries. However, Haslett said "poor execution" is the main culprit.
"I'm concerned," Haslett said. "That's something that we've got to get squared away this week."
The same can be said for the misfiring passing attack. The Saints had several opportunities to make big plays against the Bears but failed for various reasons, among them dropped passes, poor throws, bad reads and penalties.
"We threw the ball downfield in the passing game," Haslett said. "We threw deep and vertical. We would have liked to have gotten more big plays. . . . You have to cash in on your opportunities when you get them. When you get a chance to make a big play, your playmakers have to make them."
At this time last season, the Saints had 24 gains of 20 yards or more, including six for touchdowns. This year they have made 19 "big plays." Three have gone for scores.
The lack of big-play production shows in the statistics. Receiver Joe Horn is averaging 10.6 yards per catch, well below his 15.1 career average . Quarterback Aaron Brooks is averaging 6.25 yards per pass attempt, 23rd among starting quarterbacks and behind his 6.77 mark of a year ago.
The Saints also aren't getting big plays in the running game. Though they rank No. 4 in the NFL with six rushes of 20 yards or more, running back Deuce McAllister's longest run of the season is 31 yards. Last year at this time he had three runs of 46 yards or more.
"He'll get those," Haslett said. "They'll come.
"Teams are trying to stop the running game. Everybody plays you different. We had great field position last year because of special teams. We haven't really gotten that field position to this point. I think when we get Michael (Lewis) back that'll change a little bit."
Haslett said he is encouraged by the progress the Saints have made the past two weeks. And it comes at a critical time. Sunday's game against Atlanta is the first of four consecutive games against NFC South Division opponents sandwiched around the team's bye week Nov. 9.
Saints coaches planned to watch Atlanta's game against St. Louis on Monday night at the team facility. They'll prepare the game plan for the Falcons today.
"(The players) should be happy because wins are hard to come by in this league," Haslett said. "They shouldn't be satisfied because there is always room for improvement. We need to get better, especially in some phases of offense and special teams. If we can get better as a football team and everybody improve individually, then we'll be OK."
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The Australia and New Zealand Book 2018 Visits: Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Sydney, Royal Opera House, Bondi Beach, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Auckland, Rotorua, Waitomo, Whakarewarewa Living Thermal Village, Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, Arrowtown, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Skippers Canyon Jet, Queenstown, Australia, New Zealand
Embark on an At Leisure adventure ablaze with colour. From the vivid red hues of Uluru and luminously lit caves to snow-white Aboriginal markings and the jet-black Ta Moko of the Maoris. Meander past ancient totems, modern icons and breathtaking natural wonders, enjoying a bit of 'fair dinkum' fun along the way.
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City tour in Sydney and Auckland
Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland and Sydney Harbour
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Day: 1
Arrive Cairns (3 Nights)
You're in for an ace time on this leisurely Aussie-Kiwi holiday that kicks off in the laid-back tropical city of Cairns, where lush green jungle meets the Great Barrier Reef. Spend a laid-back afternoon (flights to arrive prior to 2pm) in the city's relaxing parklands, or amble along the Promenade from the Marina to the mangrove forest, before joining your Travel Director and your new travel mates for a Welcome Reception and privately hosted Be My Guest Dinner at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.Welcome Reception, Be My Guest Dining
Day: 2
Great Barrier Reef
You can see it from the moon, but that doesn't mean you have to jet into outer space for an engaging encounter with the largest living structure on earth. Slice through the azure waters of the Coral Sea on board a high-speed catamaran to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef and to an astounding wonderland 'Downunder'. Schools of Angelfish, Gobies and Parrotfish weave in and out of the luminous orange, purple, yellow and pink underwater coral forest, sharing their marine habitat with sea snakes, turtles, and the odd shark. You won't even need to get your feet wet to witness the utopia beneath the ocean surface, observing the diversity of this living wall that spans over 2,000km along Australia's Queensland Coast. Sit back in a semi-submersible craft and admire the tranquil depths of the reef from your underwater observatory. If you so choose, you will have an opportunity to go snorkelling and view the myriad of marine species up-close (equipment provided). Before embarking on your journey back to Cairns, enjoy a tropical buffet lunch with the knowledge that there's a whole other world swimming below.Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Day: 3
Cairns At Leisure
Slow it right down in true Cairns style. Today is yours to experience this port city at your leisure, or let loose into the tropical rainforests of Queensland. Visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to delve into the depths of the world's oldest living culture. Check out Hartley's Crocodile Adventures to pat a koala and get up close and personal to some pretty fearsome Aussie crocs. Or board the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway for a breathtaking trip on one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. Today is yours to explore the tropical north on your terms. Buffet Breakfast
Day: 4
Cairns - Uluru (Ayers Rock) (2 Nights)
The chilled cityscape of Cairns behind us, we fly to the Red Centre of Australia and to Ayers Rock, spending the afternoon indulging in a leisurely educational drive through the terracotta-hued desert plains of the Outback to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) to explore its geological and cultural history. The giant domes of Kata Tjuta rise up from the dusty spinifex plains - an ancient expanse completely devoid of noise. Embrace this place of peace and an opportunity to sit still and let the immensity of these sacred surrounds permeate all thoughts, before watching the red and orange hues signal the end of another day, celebrated with sundowner nibbles and bubbles. Buffet Breakfast
Day: 5
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sightseeing
This morning, behold an intoxicating pink, purple and yellow dawn canvas set against the majestic red sandstone mound of Uluru. It's well worth an early start to your day meeting its caretakers, the Anangu Aboriginal people, who have regarded this site as sacred for centuries. Spend your day in a soulful exploration of their ancient culture and traditions in a Cultural Insight, until the Outback's larger-than-life sky turns a fiery shade of orange and red and gives rise to another opportunity to enjoy sundowners against an Uluru backdrop. Enjoy an award-winning Regional Meal of an Aussie barbecue while the night sky lights up with billions of stars, and a Local Specialist shares insights into the southern hemisphere's constellations. You may even see a shooting star or two. Buffet Breakfast, Regional Meal
Day: 6
Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Sydney (3 Nights)
Put paint to canvas with the help of your Local Specialist and Aboriginal artist who will share the symbolism behind the colours and totems used in Western Desert Art, before having an opportunity to craft your very own masterpiece as a memento of the mystical experience you've enjoyed at Uluru. From the spiritual heart of Australia, we fly to cosmopolitan Sydney where you have a full evening to explore a city whose beautiful Victorian architecture and pristine public gardens give little sign of its rough and tumble beginnings. Spend the evening ambling along the promenades of Darling Harbour for great waterfront dining, cocktail bars and entertainment before a busy day of Sydney sightseeing tomorrow. Buffet Breakfast
Day: 7
Sydney Sightseeing
Think beautiful beaches, iconic architecture and a tangible sense of vitality. Sydney will tick all these boxes and more. Join a Local Specialist for a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House - its white sails an iconic addition to the bustling Sydney Harbour that also features 'The Coathanger' which links the city's centre with Sydney's northern suburbs. But it's the beautiful people of Bondi Beach with whom we get to spend some time, dipping our toes into the deep blue sea and ambling along the Bondi Pavilion stopping at an art gallery and kicking back with a drink and people watching. Our encounter with Sydney's picture-perfect harbour hasn't quite come to an end as we board a Captain Cook Lunch Cruise Regional Meal and enjoy a fresh seasonal menu, sailing past the magnificent waterfront mansions, parklands, coves and golden beaches for which Sydney Harbour is so famous. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, exploring the historic Rocks district and meandering through its popular street market, relax under a tree in the Royal Botanic Gardens to share Mrs. Macquarie's great harbour views or head up the Sydney Tower for panoramic views of the city. This evening, why not experience a performance under the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House? Buffet Breakfast, Regional Meal
Day: 8
Sydney At Leisure
Today is yours to explore the vibrant cityscape. Perhaps tap your inner adventurer for the climb of your life and ascend the iron arches of Sydney Harbour Bridge, enjoying iconic views of the city and beautiful harbour below. This evening join your Travel Director for dinner at a restaurant on the Darling Harbour waterfront.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day: 9
Sydney - Auckland
For now, it's time to say Hoo Roo Australia and Kia Ora New Zealand as we fly to the city of Auckland. This evening meet your Travel Director for dinner at your hotel. Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day: 10
Auckland - Rotorua (2 Nights)
Today we journey south towards a starry wonderland - a cavernous galaxy of twinkling bright green and blue glow worms that light up the Waitomo Caves, which you will get to explore on a meander with a Local Specialist who will explain the cave's historical and geological significance. This evening, we join the Tamaki Family for a personal encounter with Maori culture and tradition and a delicious Be My Guest Hangi feast. Experience the spine-tingling Karaanga and participate in the Poi Dance or Haka before relaxing around a bonfire and sharing stories about life in New Zealand before the Europeans arrived. Buffet Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining
Day: 11
Rotorua Sightseeing
Maori culture and traditions are explored today at the Whakarewarewa Living Thermal Village where you will join a Local Specialist who will show you how the community uses the natural geothermal resources as part of their daily lives. You'll witness first-hand how the residents cook in the bubbling pools and steam vents, and bathe in the refreshing therapeutic waters, before watching the famed Pohutu geyser blow its top. Your next stop is Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a tour with a Local Specialist where you may even spot the terribly shy kiwi for which New Zealand is so famous, followed by a visit to the Agrodome Farm Show for a Cultural Insight into New Zealand farm life, where the stars of the show are not only the 19 different breeds of sheep, but also the sheep dogs that make them toe the line. Don't resist the urge to milk a cow or try your hand at sheep shearing! Buffet Breakfast
Day: 12
Rotorua - Queenstown (3 Nights)
Our meander through 100% Pure New Zealand takes us to South Island and to the adventure tourism hotspot of Queenstown. On our first stop, we delve into the historic gold mining heritage of Arrowtown before an orientation of this global adventure capital which is flanked by the snow-capped Remarkables and set on the beautiful shores of Lake Wakatipu. Buffet Breakfast
Day: 13
Queenstown At Leisure
This is no time to be a shrinking violet. Tap your inner Bear Grylls and fling yourself off the 43-metre Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump, soar through the Queenstown forest on the world's steepest tree-to-tree zipline with panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains, or embark on a canyoneering adventure including abseiling, ziplining and jumps into waterfall pools. Of course, if living on the edge just isn't your cup of tea, take an Optional Experience through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park for an unforgettable cruise on the tranquil Milford Sound. Buffet Breakfast
Day: 14
Queenstown At Leisure
You may need to put your feet up after a day of adventuring in the adrenalin capital of New Zealand, but there is plenty to do if you've not had your fill. Consider taking another of our Optional Experiences for your last day at leisure in Queenstown. Ride the Shotover Jet boat, join a wine tour, tee off in paradise, take a 4WD minibus excursion through Skippers Canyon, relax with a spa treatment at Millbrook Resort or explore the trendy restaurant and arts scene of Queenstown on your own - the choices are endless. This evening, we celebrate our leisurely meander through Australia and New Zealand at a Farewell Dinner hosted at the historic and restored New Zealand Railways Shipping Office built in 1936. Enjoy delicious traditional cuisine and wine with spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables at The Boatshed with new friends. Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day: 15
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Treatment of Women in Colonial North Africa
Time EstimateThree to four 45-minute class periods.
After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
- summarize the treatment of North African women by both North African men and the colonial powers.
- compare the treatment of European and North African women during this time.
- evaluate the multiple perspectives of the treatment of North African women.
- Sufficient copies of the following sources (in this order):
- Source 10: Interview, Tewhida Ben Sheikh
- Source 13: Autobiography, Leila Abouzeid
- Source 4: Letters, Lalla Zaynab
- Source 2: Paintings, Claude Antoine Rozet
- Source 5: Photograph, Beautiful Fatima
- Source 8: Photograph, Fatima the Moroccan
- Source 7: Report, M. Coriat
- Source 9: Autobiography, Fadhma Amrouche
- Source 3: Personal Account, Visit to Tunisian Harem
- Source 1: Personal Account, Captain Carette
- Source 11: Law, Code of Personal Status
- White/black board and markers/chalk, or overhead, transparencies, and pens (if desired)
- Primary Source Analysis Worksheet: Images (if desired)
- Primary Source Analysis Worksheet: Texts (if desired)
Historical Background/Prior Knowledge: Students should be familiar with the origin and early history of Islam before attempting this lesson. An understanding of the role of the Quran in Islam is important, though familiarity with it and/or knowledge of specific passages is not necessary.
Students should be familiar with the Age of Imperialism and how France, Britain, Belgium, and other European nations treated the colonial people under their control.
It would also be helpful if students had some knowledge of Western documents advocating freedoms/liberties like the English Bill of Rights and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man.
- Hook: Read or write on the board the following quote from the Quran. Enjoin your wives, daughters, and believing women that they should draw their outer garments over their persons. That is more proper, so that they may be recognized and not bothered. (33:59). Have the students think about the meaning of this quote. Ask the students to brainstorm reasons why women were asked to do this. Why not men?
Treatment of North African Women by North African Men: Give the students copies of Source 10: Interview, Tewhida Ben Sheikh. Have the students read the document and underline or highlight words or phrases showing evidence of how North African women were treated. Discuss the students findings.
Distribute copies of Source 13: Autobiography, Leila Abouzeid to the students. Once again, ask them to read the document and find evidence of how North African women were treated by North African men. Discuss the similarities and differences between the accounts of the two women seeking an education.
Have the students read Source 4: Letters, Lalla Zaynab. Students should understand the patriarchal nature of North African societies. Ask the students:
- Why was the author forced to appeal to the colonial authorities?
- Would this have happened if it was a European woman?
- How widely were Western women educated at this time?
- How much control over property did Western women have?
- Is the issue religious or simply based on gender?
- Think of Elizabeth Blackwell earning a medical degree in 1849 or Olympia Brown being ordained a minister in 1863; how long was it until large number of women followed in their footsteps?
Remind the students that property rights really only came in the late-19th century and voting in the early to mid-20th century. Most British and all German women got the vote in 1918 and American women the vote in 1920; most major powers extended the franchise prior to WWII with the exception of France and Japan, which did not allow women to vote until 1945; Switzerland not until 1971.
Treatment of North African Women by Colonial Powers: Distribute copies of Source 2: Paintings, Claude Antoine Rozet and Source 5: Photograph, Beautiful Fatima. After the students study the images and fill out the Primary Source Analysis Worksheet: Images for each source, ask them to compare the images of women portrayed. Why the differences?
Pass out copies of Source 8: Photograph, Fatima the Moroccan. Have the students study the image using the Primary Source Analysis Worksheet: Images as a guide. Does this image reinforce either of the other two images? Why or why not?
Give the students copies of Source 7: Report, M. Coriat and Source 9: Autobiography, Fadhma Amrouche. After the students read the documents, ask them what the goals of the French schools were. Discuss the three C's of colonialism mentioned in the introduction to the unit (the civilizing mission, commerce, and Christianity). To what extent did the schools promote these goals?
The students should understand that Islam alone doesnt explain the treatment of women, as evidenced by the photos. Ask the students if the photos support or refute the verse from the Quran in the "Hook." The students should understand that the extent of the three Cs of colonialism depended on what was best for France. Native views toward assimilation were not considered.
Multiple Perspectives: Ask the students what they think of when they hear the word harem. After listing the students responses on the board or overhead, write the following quotation from Quran on the board or distribute as a handout.
If you have to ask his [Muhammads] wives for anything, speak to them from behind a curtain. This is more chaste for your heart and for theirs. (33:53).
Ask the students to discuss this quote in light of their brainstorm on the harem and the prior discussion regarding the photos and the verse from the Quran in the "Hook."
Distribute copies of Source 3: Personal Account, Visit to Tunisian Harem. Discuss meaning. Ask students to explain whether their perception of the harem has changed from the earlier brainstorm of harem and discussion of the quote and what they think of it after reading and discussing the document.
Distribute Source 1: Personal Account, Captain Carette to the students. After they read it, ask the students to contrast the image of women in it with the account of the visit of the harem. What about with the quotations from the Quran found above?
The French have held the idea of personal liberty dear since the French Revolution, yet they refused to educate native women in Tunisia. Distribute Source 11: Law, Code of Personal Status to the students. Have them read the document. Afterwards, ask the students to explain how a repressive culture (Muslims) could grant more rights to women than a Western democracy did.
Advanced Students: Ask the students to examine the following three translations of the same verse of the Quran:
Men are overseers of women because Allah has given the one more strength that the other, and because men are required to spend their wealth for the maintenance of women. Honorable women are, therefore, devoutly obedient and guard in the husbands absence what Allah requires them to guard (their husbands property and their own honor). As to those women from whom you fear disobedience, first admonish them, then refuse to share your bed with them, and then, if necessary, beat them. Then if they obey you, take no further action against them and do not make excuses to punish them. Allah is Supremely Great and is aware of your actions. (4:34).
Translated by Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik; published by The Institute of Islamic Knowledge
Men are the support of women as God gives some more means than others, and because they spend of their wealth (to provide for them). So women who are virtuous are obedient to God and guard the hidden as God has guarded it. As for women you feel are averse, talk to them suasively; then leave them alone in bed (without molesting them), and go to bed with them (when they are willing). If they open up to you do not seek a reason for blaming them. Surely God is sublime and great. (4:34).
Translated by Ahmed Ali; published by Princeton University Press
Men are in charge of women, because Allah has made some of them excel the others, and because they spend some of their wealth. Hence, righteous women are obedient, guarding the unseen that Allah has guarded. And for those of them [women] that you fear might rebel, admonish them and abandon them in their beds and beat them. Should they obey you, do not seek a way of harming them; for Allah is Sublime and Great. (4:34).
Translated by Majid Fakhry; published by New York University University Press
As Reza Aslan points out in No God But God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, due to the variations in meaning of a number of Arabic words, multiple translations can be correct in meaning, grammar and so on. For example, qawwamuna ala an-nisa can be understood as watch over, protect, support, attend to, look after, or be in charge of women. (70).
Discuss with the students how the variations of meaning in the passages above have contributed to the different perceptions of the treatment of women in Islamic regions of the world.
Less Advanced Students: Do more of the document investigation in groups (reading partners/buddies) where the students read the documents to each other and work together to fill out the document analysis sheets. Or, read the documents aloud together as a class and fill in the sheets as a class to try to ensure comprehension. To build vocabulary, have the students identify words needing clarification. Assemble a list on the board. Have dictionaries scattered through the room (ideally one per group) to which students may be referred. This could also be done as a group brainstorm.
For the DBQ, have students fill out the Essay Writing Guide Worksheet and evaluate it based on use of evidence and structure before having the students write out the full DBQ.


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Gene Miyao, farm advisor for Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento counties, set up plots near Davis in 2002 to observe stand establishment, spacing, vigor, and other performance of the two methods.
Speaking at the recent Kern County Vegetable Crops Meeting at Bakersfield about the tests, Miyao said the movement toward transplants, which require fewer irrigations to become established, was encouraged during drought years of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
"Another thing was the transition of the industry to hybrid varieties, almost exclusively. When the price of seed went up, there was some interest in transplants, which use less seed, to hold down costs," he said.
Other reasons were use in fields with difficulties in stand establishment and lower costs for weed control.
In the trials with the variety Halley 3155 near Davis, he said, the transplants appeared less vigorous than the direct-seeded, although yields were quite similar. Yields, he added, were not tied to plant populations, and stands tended to compensate for various populations. Fruit quality was also similar.
Double vs. single
In another trial with the same variety in a commercial field north of Dixon, Miyao evaluated double vs. single rows. Growers have chosen double rows for some varieties and some soil types, although single rows have some appeal to avoid fruit rot problems in Sacramento Valley fields harvested after mid-September.
For the single rows the primary spacing was 16 inches apart and for the double rows the spacing between plants varied from 24 to 48 inches.
In this trial, double rows yielded higher but the difference had more to do with plant population than row configuration, he said. With a population of 4,000 to 5,000 plants per acre, yields for both direct-seeded and transplant were similar. However, he recorded a gain of two tons for each additional 1,000 plants.
Miyao said corky root became a factor in the trial. He noted that the disease did not affect stands as they became established but sapped vigor later when fruit was beginning to size. The lower the population, the more disease pressure each plant has to sustain, so higher populations do help.
"In transplants, you really have to look at your costs," he said. "You have a wide range of choices in plant populations and row configurations to reach similar yields. It costs about $44 for each 1,000 transplants."
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Miyao said recent research in Colusa and Fresno counties on transplants having multiple plants per plug have shown some yield increases over conventional, single-plant plugs. "The cost for additional seed is not that much more, and some of the yield increases have been clearly economical."
In a related talk, Tim Hartz, vegetable crops specialist at UC Davis, reminded that achieving acceptable soluble solids in processing tomatoes rests almost entirely with water management late in the season.
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He also said applied potassium likely has no influence on soluble solids, although it may improve yield or color.
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The 17-nation euro gained as Greek bonds led advances in debt from the euro area's lower-rated nations, including Spain and Italy. The Dollar Index sank to a one-month low amid a hardening of positions among U.S. lawmakers on how to avert the so-called fiscal cliff. Credit Suisse Group AG informed certain clients that it will start imposing negative interest rates on cash balances held in Swiss francs, a bank official said.
"The path of least resistance is north for the euro," Thomas Molloy, chief dealer at FX Solutions LLC, an online currency-trading company in Saddle River, New Jersey, said in a telephone interview. "You've got a general risk-on feeling out there."
The euro strengthened 0.4 percent to $1.3043 per euro at 9:12 a.m. New York time, after touching $1.3075, the most since Oct. 23. The shared currency added 0.2 percent to 107.33 yen. The U.S. currency dropped 0.2 percent to 82.29 yen.
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The euro has fallen 1.7 percent this year among the 10 developed-nation currencies tracked by Bloomberg Correlation Weighted Indexes. The yen had the largest decline, dropping 9.5 percent. The dollar lost 2.4 percent.
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Greece invited holders of bonds to tender their securities in a so-called modified Dutch auction, the Athens-based Public Debt Management Agency said in a statement today on its website. PDMA offered an average maximum purchase price for the bonds maturing from 2023 to 2042 of 34.1 percent. The offer runs to 5 p.m. London time on Dec. 7.
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