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Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
kirkandsuz Posts: 1I have a 2001 EX with 10,000 miles. When accelerating and then sudden stopping sometimes the engine stumbles and even dies. I took it to the dealer and could not get it to do it so they could not fix it. does anyone else have this problem or even a clue what it could be. I have had many cosmetic problems with the car also. I am not very happy with it at all.0
cdt Posts: 6just came back from my vacation and found that my civic (93, 87k) bacame really noisy when i want to accelerate it. the engine sounds like that of a super-charged car and there is a delay in acceleration. anybody has the same problem? please help me out0
pj23 Posts: 158I read the statistic quoted (was it Car & Driver?) a couple of years ago, that there has NEVER been an engine failure of a Honda VTEC engine. I think that qualifies as bulletproof. That should extend to the engine in the new Civics as well.0
gasguzz Posts: 214The Honda VTEC started life in the exotic NSX. The same technology is now passed on even on the entry line Civic. Wanna talk powertrain engineering (and reliability), Honda has it.0
Honda is an engine company that happens to build cars. The same can't be said for most other makes.0
beth27 Posts: 2I have a 2001 Honda Civic EX Sedan-recently replaced the LF Strut because it was leaking. I know that Honda switched from a double wishbone suspension to the McPherson Strut. Does anyone have problems with leaking struts?0
jm370 Posts: 1i had a coil to go bad at 95000 mi and also check engine light. replaced coil and found plug gap about twice what it should be. would excessive gap burn coil up? also plug torque not what it should be. would this trigger check engine light?engine (1999 civic ex coupe) runs good now after resetting ecu.0
spokane Posts: 514Jm370, loose spark plugs are common with aluminum cylinder heads. The plugs must be installed with a cold engine or they will be too loose when the temperature stabilizes. In some cases, cold plugs installed in a hot head are later found to be only finger-tight. When installed with the engine cold, there are no torque problems.0
rafiq01 Posts: 42000 Civic EX 2DR 12,300 mi.
Sometimes on a mildly cold day, when I turn
the ignition the car won't start on the first
try, but does eventually. No big deal.
Then one day I was sitting in the car with the
radio on and the car was off and suddenly the
battery died and I had to jump it. I thought that
was strange for a relatively new car with low mileage.
A friend said the battery contacts might be a little
dry and I should spray grease on them (didn't try).
And still to this day I intermittently have problems
turning the key and getting the engine to start.
Are these situations related in some way? Might it be
a bad spark plug or is it the battery and its contacts?0
With my 2000 Civic hatchback (all 00 Civics ?) I need to turn the key to run (not start) briefly till the check engine light goes out (also hear a relay click at the same time) then it will start right up. If I jump in and immedetly try to start the engine it won't right away, the manual is not at all clear about this although it mentions several times to use the headlights when dark out ... doesn't sound like a spark plug, the battery cables should be clean & tight. Good luck0
I don't blame you for not being happy with your Honda Civic. Honda has really lost its edge for reliability and a trouble free car. I owned a 2k1 Honda Civic EX 4-DR sedan and I had a lot of problems with it. Idling problem, seat rocking, erratic gas guage, also my front right struts would creak sometimes.
The idling problem you are experincing is one that can be attributed to the Idle Air Control Valve, the fuel pump recall they did, or the torque converter, the ECM.
This new model Honda has introduced into the consumer's world has too many bugs.
My car use to die on me when I would step on the brakes. The idle would drop so low that the car would stall.
Took it back to the dealer so many time for the same problem and finally got frustrated and traded the car in.
If you are experiencing this stalling problem, get the dealer to check it out. Insist that they look at the problem.
One time my car stalled out on me, while I was in the middle of traffic at a stop light. Luckily there was no one behind me or I would of been rear-ended.
Stalling problem is no joke. New vehicles are not suppose to do this. Honda has made a serious design flaw with their ULEV car.
Food for thought.0
tatdotcom Posts: 5i recently had my radio stolen from my 95 civic coupe. what is weird is how they got into my car. the alarm did not go off because it beeped twice as usual when i hit the remote. the passenger side window was cranked down. did they get in by cranking the window down from the outside? or did they use a code grabber or some sort of device to disable my alarm?
i would like to thank the theives for not damaging my locks or breaking windows.
i hope someone has info on this mystery and info on how we, civic owners, can protect ourselves from break-ins and theft. i'm sure some of you guys have large investments to protect, especially when your civic is modified.0
I believe what you are doing is priming the fuel pump. I have gotten into the practice of turning the key to the first position (accessories on) and waiting just a few seconds to crank it.0
eirepaul Posts: 1I have a 00 EX Coupe. I don't know how much faith everyone here puts in Consumer Reports - I happen to think their info is useful. In the latest handbook the 00 civics showed a perfect score in their system of evaluating reliability. It will be interesting to see the 01 evaluation later this year. I've only experienced a few minor rattles in my civic.
Somebody please provide advice about synthetic oil. Worth it? No value? Your experience? Thanks.0
devore Posts: 39Pallove, it sucks that you had so many problems with your Civic. But I don't think you can call your stalling problem a "design flaw" - that would imply that EVERYONE who owns the same vehicle would experience that problem.
I've owned my Civic for over a year and have put over 15K miles on it, both in very hot weather and very cold weather. (I live in Wisconsin.) It's never stalled on me (though it does idle very low). And even today, when it was about 10* when I went outside to start my car, it started on the first crank.
I think the seat rocking issue _IS_ a design flaw. My seat rocked as well - I took it in, the dealer found a TSB on the item, and ordred replacement bushings provided by Honda.0
Devore, you commented that the stalling is not a design flaw because everyone that owned a Honda Civic would of experienced this problem.
You also commented that the seat rocking issue is a design flaw. Well I have known people who own the new 2k1 civic and have not experienced this seat rocking problem.
From what you wrote in the above post is it still a design flaw, or are you contradicting yourself?
The words design flaw, though vauge, describes that Honda should of thought a little more about their product rather than pushing it out into the open market where a number consumers are unhappy.
Sure there will be some bugs for the new generation Civic, and sure there will be a lot of unhappy customers, "You can't please everyone".
But when you see the number of complaints of unhappy customers you start to wonder what is going on. To view this go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov.
Also, when you look at the recalls that were called by the factory you also should be skeptical about the reliability of the car.
From my experience as an engineer, I can honestly say that Honda made a boo-boo.
Great body style shell, but does not have the guts to be reliable.0
ladyraven Posts: 1I have an 88 Honda Civic CRX. When I turn on my low beams and I drive for a short while they begin to go on and off. There was a burning smell the other day when they were on also. The RPM's drop from 1000 to 700 when I turn my low headlights on. Have any idea what might be the problem?0
The connectors themselves(at the bulbs) build resistance then melt. This could be causing your problems, if not then I would suspect possibly the charging system or battery. Good luck0
cbillman Posts: 2Help!
Recently, our '97 Civic LX's SRS indicator light came on and stayed on ... the manual said have it checked out ... the dealership said the entire air bag system had gone out and must be replaced -- to the tune of $361 + $98 labor.
Is this a problem others have had? It seems odd that it would just quit working after only 79,000 miles of virtually maintenance-free driving.
This particular service manager said there was no manufacturer's warranty to cover it, but I really can't afford that kind of hickey to my pocketbook.
Any advice on whom I could contact for help?
(I noticed a similar problem in post #182, but can't get in contact with the guy.)0
mudd4 Posts: 10Hi, I'm getting ready to change the oil in a 98 civic lx for the first time (it was being changed at the dealer before) What is the easiest way to do it. Do I need the car on jackstands? Should I use a Honda OEM filter? Do I need to replace the drain plug gasket each time? How many quarts? What type of filter wrench should I use? Will the ones that attach to a ratchet and hook on the bottom of the filter be the easiest?
What oil do you all recommend?
I really don't know what people here expect from a vehicle that goes for a price in the mid-teens. If you want flawless engineering, spend somewhere in the vicinity of $50,000 for an Acura, BMW, or Mercedes. Every new vehicle is going to have bugs. There are some nagging issues with my '01 LX Sedan, but then I ask myself what excactly I am complaining about. I have over 14,000 miles on my Civic and it runs cherry. Not one single SIGNIFICANT problem. Why don't you all go out and buy a Focus? Then you can see what customer dissatisfaction is all about.0
fxashun Posts: 7470
Even the so-called "perfect" German automobiles have problems. You all should be so lucky to have a Civic.0
isellhondas Issaquah WashingtonPosts: 20,150Even the bashers realize that no car is perfect.
Misery does like company however, and these boards are a good place for unhappy people to meet and share tales of woe...0
I know what you mean. The Honda service manager here is known as the "Maytag Man" to the Honda owners. The Volkswagen, Subaru and BMW managers' lines for service seem to be a lot longer...0
brorjace Posts: 588Mudd, I only reach underneath my car to get at the drain plug so I use a large floor jack and don't bother with stands. Obviously, no one is going to officially recommend you do this but even if the car drops, no part of me is going to get crushed. I get at the oil filter from above.
There are oil discussions on this forum but don't feel bad using any SL oil in 5W30 ... or if you live where it's unbearably hot, 10W30. Brand shouldn't matter that much but I'm partial to Valvoline.
Honda OEM filters used to be really good ... but the good ones (made-in-USA) are slowly disappearing and being replaced with made-in-Canada filters wich are actually Frams in disguise. Purolator Pure-One filters are really good and easy to find.
Us the end-cap type wrench (made by K-D Tools) that fits the filter and uses a 3/8" ratchet as a handle. You might need more than one size of these. I have 3 for all my vehicles.
You should replace that drain plug washer every time. For times when I don't have a new one, I flip the old one around the other way and re-install it.
--- Bror Jace0
Most of the codes we see on the older SRS units are control unit power failures. With most being caused by a slow cranking and or dead battery giving off a low voltage signal to the control unit. To find out have the code cleared by a scan tool and see if the light comes back on. Good luck0
yettibutt Posts: 98Hello, I am in the market to purchase a used Honda Civic. I will be buying either a 94 or 95 EX 2-door, most likely a 5-spd (having a hard time finding autos). I was hoping some of you could provide some tips on what to look for or what are some of the common problems with these vehicles. My wife had a 90 Accord LX so I have some familiarity with Hondas and working on them. The Civics that I am looking at have between 70 and 100K miles on them. This will be a commuter/around town vehicle. Thanks in advance!0
I have a 00 Civic (it's been great) but need a tube of metallic silver paint, anyone have some they want to get rid of ? http://web2.airmail.net/rfruth/0
Go to one of the on-line parts suppliers. Only a few bucks. I've had good experiences with http://www.hondapartsforyou.com0
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Sinbad is one of my most favorite comedians but I was wondering why I hadn't seen him anywhere for a while. The last time I saw him was on one of the older "episodes" of "Girlfrieds" (which has been cancelled by the way!)
He was on one of the ministry shows - on TBN I think - talking about how he was getting disappointed with the way that his career was going. There was a time when he was at a "peak where he was appearing in major budgeted movies. His HBO specials were legendary and they still are. He said that HBO considers him not controversial enough to give another special.
Sinbad is a very funny guy and I hope that with his talent he will be working again soon! I find it hard to believe that someone with such talent is having a hard time finding work in Hollywood - but then again this is Hollywood that we are talking about!
Update! - I have been thinking about this and an idea came to me! I don't know why someone hasn't done this already but I have a script idea in mind for Sinbad!
Of course now this means more work for me but this idea is just strong in my head! And after reading things like the law of attraction and how one should go for their dreams I have decided that I am going to go a head with this!
Well the very first thing that I will have to do is make a story outling!
- next is creating and completing the story
- next is making a screenplay out of it!
I mean if the woman who wrote "Mama Mia" can be a millionaire then why can't I!
That is an interesting story though about the woman who wrote "Mama Mia". It started out as a successful musical and now it is a movie with Meryl Streep! I heard on television that she was deeply in debt and was worrying about how she was going to pay her bill but she decided to write the story anyway! And now she is a multi-millionaire!

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Wednesday, May 23
My own flavors (Strawberry Lemonade Whoopie Pies)
I'm not really a crunchy mom.
I think that I wanted to be, back when I was pregnant, during those three weeks in the middle of my second trimester when I felt great. I could cloth diaper! I could only use organic! I could do prenatal yoga! I bought a Moby Wrap and an attachment parenting book and was ready to go.
Then, halfway through the prenatal yoga DVD, when I found myself cursing at the "pregnant" woman bending over backward and coaching me into positions my too-short hamstrings had no hope of ever reaching, I gave up. I compromised by stowing a reusable shopping tote in my diaper bag and moved on.
Sometime in the beginning of the year, I bought Pamela Druckerman's book, "Bringing up Bebe". Ms. Druckerman got her much deserved 15 minutes of fame when her book hit the shelves and the news media made a big deal about American versus French parenting. I read the whole book front to back in about two days (some of that time while breastfeeding my kiddo - an attachment parenting no no, since I should be spending the 10.28 hours a day he's attached to my boob staring lovingly into his eyes and cultivating our special bond, not playing the occasional game of Angry Birds). I loved the idea of giving kids a strict framework of boundaries while still allowing them the freedom to explore and discover the world around them, and the balance the French have between enjoying themselves as adults and still being attentive parents. However, the reality is that I don't live in urban Paris, I live in suburban Philadephia, where subsidized daycare is a figment of my oxytocin riddled imagination.
A few weeks ago, I discovered Mei-Ling Hopgood's book "How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm". In it, she sheds some light on parenting practices around the world, from baby wearing to potty training to bedtimes. After each chapter, I would point my finger in the air and make silly statements like "I can potty train my son by 12 months!" and "Bedtimes are for overly strict, uptight American tyrants!" Of course, I could definitely follow those things - if I lived in rural China, where peeing in the middle of the road is acceptable for toddlers or in laid back, less schedule-dominating Buenos Aires where family dinners start at 9 and last until midnight. However, I live in New Jersey, where kids have to wear pants and my job starts at 7 am, not 10.
During all this soul-searching, I came to realize that by taking little pieces of all this parenting wisdom, I had created my own parenting style. Diana-parenting. I love wearing the kiddo in the baby sling when we go to sporting events or the aquarium, but I don't feel bad about putting him in the stroller for our daily 2 mile walk with Layla. So far, I've made homemade baby food (just by pureeing fruits and veggies), but I have nothing against the Gerber generation - it's just something I enjoy doing. I breastfeed on demand most of the time, except for when I go to work, when he gets the occasional bottle of Similac (and, funny enough, has survived with his happiness intact). I don't have the time or the patience for cloth diapers, but I do love The Honest Company's eco-friendly disposables. Sometimes he's asleep in his crib by 8, but sometimes not until 10, and when he wakes up in the middle of the night, I don't mind bringing him into bed with us so we can all get some sleep. Because, you know what? This is what works for my family, for my kiddo. I try to educate myself as much as possible about babies and children and what they need, from all perspectives, foreign and domestic. From all of that, I take the advice and practices that make sense to me and work for my family, and I walk away from the others, without guilt or apology or judgment. After all, who has the energy for negative feelings, when you're trying to cram as much happiness as possible into this short time we have with our babies?
What parenting decisions have you made that you're the most proud of?
(Here's my cheesy segue of the day.) We have to take the basics and change the flavors to suit our lives. That's what I did with these whoopie pies. Traditional whoopie pies (or gobs, as we called them when I was a kid) are chocolate cake with marshmallow creme filling. I took the typical recipe and switched it up for summertime: strawberry lemonade! These are lemon flavored cakes with strawberry buttercream filling. If you like these whoopie pies, or feel like making some whoopie of your own, check out this book, Whoopie Pies, by Sarah Billingsley and Amy Treadwell. Happy almost-summer!! :-)
Strawberry Lemonade Whoopie Pies
(from Whoopie Pies)
For the lemon cakes:
2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 tablespoons shortening (I used butter flavored Crisco)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For the strawberry filling:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (found mine at Wegman's)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 tablespoons Marshmallow Fluff
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
Time and temperature: 375 for 12 minutes
Preheat your oven and line two baking sheets with Silpat or parchment paper. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and the buttermilk, beating well between additions. Add the lemon juice, zest and vanilla and beat until well combined, about 2 more minutes. Add the flour mixture in halves, mixing on low until just incorporated. After adding the second half, increase the speed to medium and beat for 1 minute. Space 1 rounded tablespoon of batter 2 inches apart on the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, until browned on the edges and the centers spring back when touched. Cool on the sheets for 3-5 minutes and transfer to wire racks to finish cooling. Match each cake with a partner of the same size and shape.
For the filling, pulse together the strawberries (I got mine at Wegman's, you can find them in the organic section of your grocery store) and sugar until the berries are crushed. In the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat together the strawberry sugar, butter, vanilla, Fluff, flour and milk until light, smooth and creamy, approximately 4-5 minutes. Pipe or spoon filling onto the bottom of one cake, then top with the partner cake. Store in the fridge, tightly sealed, or the buttercream will melt and you'll be sad.
Posted by Diana at 2:20 PM
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That has to be the cutest little boy in the whole world!!!! And his mom is pretty special too!!!!!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to try the recipe!
What a lovely little boy - one thing I believe is a mum always know her own child and how to rear him/her better than anyone else! You rock! I've signed up to follow :) (the whoopie pies look great too!)ReplyDelete
Mary x
Wow! Time really files! Your little baby is now a little boy already!ReplyDelete
These whoopie pies look fantastic! I wanted to buy this book initially but thought I can't be baking whoopie pies all the time... Now, seeing the preview from your bakes, it is worth re-considering buying this book.
Whoopie pies always seem so hard to make but I think I may just dive in and try them out because these look great!ReplyDelete
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What's on the back: Megumi sets out for China to find a cure for his curse, but it appears that even his health worsens if he is away from his master. Meanwhile, a maid in the Kogami household swears to make Megumi hers!
Review: The story seems to be improving with each volume, but the silliness continues to become more apparent.
Megumi sets off to China to find clues that would rid him of his curse. Suzuka has to stay at home because she still has school. Now here's what silly: the moment Megumi sets his foot in China, he becomes severly sick, and had to return home quickly. It turns out that after a certain distance away from Suzuka, Megumi could die. Now I know this is a manga. But isn't this a bit ridiculous? Dying because he's away from his master? Megumi's dad is okay with traveling far, so why is he such a weakling? I can see why Keito despise this curse. It makes her son unable to have the freedom to do whatever he wants, even if it benefits his master, Suzuka.
We get to see Suzuka being a bit more outspoken with her feelings for Megumi, after a rival maid comes and declares that she loves Megumi. I do feel sorry for Rui, who in Megumi's eyes use to be the replacement for Suzuka, when she went missing. Rui accepts that she use to be a substitute for Suzuka, but deeply inside she still loves Megumi very much. From the very beginning, we can already tell that Rui is a doomed character. It's already established that Megumi and Suzuka is a couple. So I don't even see why she's even trying under these circumstances. But I do applaud Suzuka for telling Rui her true feelings, and that she would never give up Megumi.
The big winner for this volume though is the story of Megumi's and Suzuka's ancestors. It's probably the best part of the whole series. Remember in volume two, when the psychic told Megumi and Suzuka that the curse was made from love? It turns out that it was true. The basis of the story is that, a theif (Megumi's ancestor) attempted to steal the dragon scroll, which could grant wishes. But instead, he ended up grabbing the scroll and it's princess (Suzuka's ancestor) who wished dearly that a man could come and save her from her destiny of marrying a man she doesn't love. In the end though, she chose to protect her family. The thief let her go, but he kept the dragon scroll for himself. Already smitten by the thief, the princess tells him, he must not open the scroll or he will die. The thief listens to the princess and doesn't open the scroll. He gave the scroll to one of his comrades, and the poor man opens the scroll and dies instantly. Realizing that the princess saved his life, he decided to come back and claim the princess for his own. But unfortunately, he came at the wrong time. The Princess betrothed aim the arrow at the thief, but the princess leaped in front of the arrow and died in the thief's arms. At this moment the Dragon God appeared and told the thief that he would resurrect the princess, on one condition: his ancestors will have too serve the Kogami family for 100 generations. Because of the gap in social standing, the thief and the princess never actually got together. But, they loved each other for the rest of their lives.
At the end of the volume, there was a short story about Christmas. I found it odd because I'm reading it in boiling hot weather. It was a cute story, nothing special about it though. But I could tell that it was probably one of Matsuri-sensei's older works because the art seems dated.
I was glad that there were some character developments this volume, but as of right now, this manga is just decent. Nothing is really popping out. The only thing I liked about the volume, was actually the story about the ancestors. It was a nice addition, It would have been nice as a series of it's own! For me right now, Megumi and Suzuka's relationship is just blah. I say forget about this curse and just try to live with it. Instead of focusing on trying to get rid of the curse, just focus more on loving each other.
Final Thoughts: This volume was better than the last, but the only reason was because of the side stories. As of now, I could say that the story is decent, nothing special. But who knows, by the end of this series, I might be wowed.
Overall Grade: C+


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This blog is about the ups and downs in the life of an infertile couple as they strive to create their family. Nieces and nephews abound and are dearly loved, but sons and daughters are much harder to come by and strongly desired.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It took me a bit to get into this book, and there were times that I thought of putting it down for a while and finishing it later. Admittedly, part of the reason I kept on with it was that, as a paperback, it was easy to transport (I carried it in my purse). I'm glad I stuck with it - it was a good book. I am looking forward to reading the next one once I can get it.
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Yes, I ran out of clever quotes. It's the last day of my weekend, and I'm procrastinating my edits for a different project, so you know what that means? More character analysis of Captain Renard! Because nothing says obsessive fangirl like going over every inch of information with a fine-toothed comb.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Master of my Fate, Captain of My Soul S1E02 Bears Will Be Bears
Still bored. Still head over heels for Sasha Roiz. Slightly in need of more escapism than the other day. It's time for another Evening With Kitty, Adsartha, and Captain Renard!
Monday, May 21, 2012
O Captain My Captain S1E01 Pilot
Now that the season's over, I have to entertain myself somehow until August. So, an episode by episode analysis of Renard. With pictures. And spoilers all the way down.
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But the truth is I can't stand not watching Edward and Bella for long..my brother won't be home for three more days, so I just had to go out and forget about trying to break the record of staying in the cave a million years. Haha.
I was walking towards the ticket counter
Yeah I didn't finish watching 50/50. I sat inside the hall with I think maybe 7 other person, and kept on looking at my watch throughout the movie. From the start, until 2.30 pm..and I rushed to the other hall, thinking I'd still be among the earliest to arrive. Funny I'd thought like that.
This IS Breaking Dawn. So I had to step
But the most wonderful thing is Breaking Dawn Part 1 really delivers. I was smiling non-stop right from the start of the movie. The movie is beautiful. The dress is really..perfect. No other dress would be better for Bella.
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I think I might have shed a tear, or two when Bella's eyes flutter open for the first time as a vampire and then the credit rolls *sigh* It was really emotional for me, it's nearing the end..already?
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I didn't fancy telling the Internet that my house would be empty for nearly a month, so I took a 95% break from blogging, only stopping in to post the random book review or spilling-over thought.
My intrepid spouse went on a very long, very interesting business trip. Not every woman gets to follow her husband's moves on the web. So that was different. Since he was gone I decided to take my parents up on their invitation to just stay at their house. We're usually up there for Christmas; this simply meant not going back home on the 27th but instead staying there.
I have so many thoughts about that trip I don't know where to begin. Every day was another set of interesting confrontations about who I am as a person, a new revelation as to how I became that person and a new question about how I deal with all of this information. It's a bit sad, really, when you have to have your 70 year old parents take care of you before you're 40. I was not angry, per se, but discouraged at the fact that in so many ways I am once again nine years old, having to get a ride from my mom and dad to go out with friends.
I got a glimpse of myself in the mirror one day. On Christmas Eve the Husband and I had gone to Target to get some gifts. I bought myself a chunky-knit scarf in a rainbow of golds and reds and purple. In better days I would have made that myself, but now I part with the sixteen dollars. I wore it all the time, even indoors. Because that's how you keep the chill out of your neck and shoulders when it's zero degrees. When I saw myself in the mirror I looked like a cross between a brilliant writer and a crazy cat lady. Then again, all brilliant writers seem to be about one-third crazy cat lady to me anyway. But there I was, looking very much the same way I looked when I was 12 (see picture at right) only a bit heavier and with more gray in my hair.
The whole trip was like that. I am undeniably different, but on another level am very much the same.
I am home now, back to pretending that I am an adult. When we got here the furnace was broken and the pipes were frozen. I felt much the same as Scarlett Hamilton when, after fleeing the conflagrant Atlanta for the peace of Tara she gets home only to find that her mother has died, her father is insane and the household is starving. There is no home to go home to. Instead of vomiting in the sweet potato patch I fixed my own furnace and let my mother and sister take care of my while I tried to breathe. (The arthritis is affecting my ribcage; when I'm cold it is difficult to draw breath.) Once again I was capable and incapable all at the same time.
I'm sure God has lessons in all of this. The frozen pipes are like my life at this point. Stuck in midflow. Here I guess I am now thawing.


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Julien Faddoul
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. *
In the early 1960s, a CIA agent and a KGB operative participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
Perfectly charming for half of its runtime, this light, altogether inconsequential spy thriller, based on the 60's TV series, then turns into the monotonous jangle of action that its director is addicted to.
d – Guy Ritchie
w – Jeff Kleeman, David Campbell Wilson, Guy Ritchie, Lionel Wigram (Based on the TV Series by Sam Rolfe)
ph – John Mathieson
pd – Olover Scholl
m – Daniel Pemberton
ed – James Herbert
cos – Joanna Johnston
p – Steve Clark-Hall, John Davis, Jeff Kleeman, Lionel Wigram
Cast: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Luca Calvani, Sylvester Groth, Hugh Grant, Jared Harris, Christian Berkel
Fantastic 4
Four youngsters teleport to an alternate universe that then alters their physical form. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
An unfinished movie: No characterization, bad special effects, zero stakes and another anti-capitalist plot stolen from other films. This is enough evidence anyone would need to recognize that the bubble of superhero cinema is about to burst.
d – Josh Trank
w – Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg, Josh Trank (Based on the Comic Book by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby)
ph – Matthew Jensen
pd – Chris Seagers
m – Marco Beltrami, Philip Glass
ed – Elliot Greenberg, Stephen E. Rivkin
cos – George L. Little
p – Gregory Goodman, Simon Kinberg, Robert Kulzer, Hutch Parker, Matthew Vaughn
Cast: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Michael B. Jordan, Tim Blake Nelson, Reg E. Cathey, Jodi Lyn Brockton, Chet Hanks, Jerrad Vunovich, Christopher Heskey, Don Yesso, Wayne Pére, Shauna Rappold, Adam Fristoe, Tim Heidecker
A man takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.
Appalling on so many levels, not the least of which is the mammoth amount of dead air in between the supposed "jokes" and with Helms reaching state-of-the-art levels of grating.
wd – Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley (Based on the Characters by John Hughes)
ph – Barry Peterson
pd – Baryr Robinson
m – Mark Mothersbaugh
ed – Jamie Gross
cos – Debra Maguire
p – Chris Bender, David Dobkin
Cast: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, Chris Hemsworth, Leslie Mann, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Charlie Day


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The world as ten children
If we could reduce the whole human race to 10 children sitting around a table:
- 3 would have plates that are heaped so high that they will never possibly finish what is there.
- 2 will just about manage to live by scavenging what is thrown away from the three.
- 3 will be permanently hungry.
- 2 will die, one of dysentery and one of pneumonia.
I wonder if God was at this table what would he say? I imagine he would sit with tears in his eyes as he watched his children. He loves each child equally, but his heart would be broken. He would look with compassion on those with no food. He provided enough food for them all. If only they would share it would be so simple, but the three with full plates are more interested in seeing how large they can make their plates. One of them hears a cry from the end of the table. He looks down to see a child, skinny and bony pleading for help. He shakes his head and says:
"That is awful! Somebody should do something".
Worldwide stats for children
- 28 Million children die from easy curable diseases each year
- 17 million children die from malnutrition and starvation each year
- 1/3 of the world population is malnourished
- 20% of the world has no access to safe water at all
- 40% have no sanitation
- 10 million children are involved in the sex industry
- 100 million children are on the streets
- 200 million child labourers
- 1.4 million children under the age of 15 are living with HIV
In Africa these statistics are much higher, as the above include the "rich" countries.
African Statistics
- 19,000 children die daily from easily curable diseases.
- 80 per cent of children under the age of 15 living with HIV are children living in Africa.
- It is estimated that children comprise 17% of Africa's labour force. 25% of children between the ages of 10 and 14 are involved in labour. Senegal government estimates between 50 and 100 thousand children are street beggars.
- 21% of Kenya's children are not attending school.
- It is estimated that as many as 130,000 street children exist daily in Nairobi.
- There are an estimated 200,000 orphans in Rwanda as a result of the recent civil war.
Of the children that die under age of five:
- In Kenya 35% die of aids
- In Namibia 48% die of aids
- In South Africa 50% die of aids
- In Zimbabwe 50% die of aids
- In Botswana 64% die of aids
It is time to get angry, time to do something. We can no longer sit back and say "that is awful, somebody should so something." It is our world. It's our responsibility.


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Michael Noakes must be the only man on earth who can suggest to God's emissary how he should stand and how high he should raise his hand in blessing.You can see the portrait at the link above.
The British artist found himself in the pontiff's private quarters at the Vatican earlier this year doing just that as he persuaded the Pope to stand still.
"Please raise your hand, Holy Father, nearer your head," he heard himself saying. "Would you, Holy Father, move your right foot forward?"
Surrounded by leather-bound antiquarian books and a couple of paintings of saints, he was painting the Pope's first formal portrait. For Noakes, it was the ultimate blessing as an artist — and as a Catholic.
Speaking to The Times yesterday, he recalled how he had been in Rome last year to unveil a portrait of the Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, at a seminary in Rome.
He said: "At the end of the unveiling, a young Maltese monsignor stationed in the Vatican came over and said simply, 'Will you paint the Pope for us?'." The invitation was all the more surprising because the last Pope had steadfastedly refused to pose for any portraits.
A year after the initial invitation Noakes was contacted again by the Vatican and a date was set.
His informal brief was to portray the Pope with his hand raised in blessing or greeting and wearing his crimson cape with fur trim and heavily embroidered stole.
When Archbishop William Levada, the Pope's head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, asked him how long he would need, Noakes replied: "Four, five or six sittings of two and a half hours". He went grey. He was obviously thinking he'd been in the job for three weeks and couldn't possibly ask for that sort of commitment of time.
"I'm a professional and I make do with what I'm given, although that's bound to affect what I can do. I dearly wanted more time."
Noakes sketched feverishly, trying out different poses and expressions to take back to his studio. He could barely relax enough to make conversation and the Pope, who had no difficulty in standing still, did not ask him any questions about himself or comment on anything beyond the portrait.
The Pope's only suggestion was that the picture ought to show him with his mouth closed.
For Noakes, he came over as a slightly shy man: "I wanted to imply that. He also smiles a great deal, but it's an oil painting and is going to be around as part of the records for a long time. So I made him look cheerful, with a degree of gravitas and a bit of a twinkle."
Noakes's website includes a gallery of some of his previous work.


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The Stockdaling Of Palin
That others have been in her place before. Far too many others, far too many times.
A remark by one of Sundries more liberal commenters, Eli Blake, jogged my memory about Admiral James Stockdale's less than incandescent Vice-Presidential debate performance.
You remember Jim Stockdale, the mop-haired, wizened old man who famously started his opening remarks with, "Who Am I! Why Am I Here!". The media escoriated him for that, with Saturday Night Live's Phil Hartmann (who I loved) just about destroying him the following Saturday.
This is another Stockdale moment:
Brutal, I agree, but this is Dennis Miller in 1993 coming to his defence.
Now I know (Stockdale's name has) become a buzzword in this culture for doddering old man, but let's look at the record, folks. The guy was the first guy in and the last guy out of Vietnam, a war that many Americans, including our present President, did not want to dirty their hands with. The reason he had to turn his hearing aid on at that debate is because those fucking animals knocked his eardrums out when he wouldn't spill his guts. He teaches philosophy at Stanford University, he's a brilliant, sensitive, courageous man. And yet he committed the one unpardonable sin in our culture: he was bad on television.
That judgement passed on Stockdale in 1992 is almost incomprehensible when looking at this photo of this heroic naval aviator (remind you of anyone?).
All we remember today of this Medal of Honour recipient is that he forgot to turn on the batteries of his deaf aid.
Well, I'll tell you, when I read Miller's words, I felt someone had chucked a bucket of cold water on me. That's exactly what we Palin supporters are experiencing in 2008.
In fact, what Stockdale experienced in 1992 is...
What Dan Quayle experienced in 1988...
And what Michael Dukakis experienced in 1988 too, after the tank ride...
There had been others. Consider Eli's words about some of the finest men this nation has produced:
[I]n my whole life I've met exactly one person who voted for Goldwater and McGovern (obviously an older person.) Two ideological opposites but two of the most honest and principled men to ever run for President, who were defeated in landslides by two of the men of the most questionable character to ever hold the office. So it is about ideology.
So why do people do this to such outstanding persons? Is it as Miller explains, that they made an unpardonable error of not performing on cue, when they needed to most?
And why is the narrative of a person's character and accomplishments so easily demolished by comedians, pundits, and the public at large?
This is Sarah Palin in 2008 -- an amazing story even without the VP nod, a quintessentially American woman. Here's a refresher. Ready? Take a deep breath with me. Let's go!
This Idaho-born Alaskan was a voracious reader and straight A-student, who won her State championship in basketball as co-captain. She didn't have money for college, so she entered beauty pageants. She won a local one, and was second runner-up in the Statewide version. She was graduated in journalism and political science, became a sportscaster, then a PTA leader, then a councilwoman, then twice-elected as her hometown mayor. During all of this she fought entrenched local corruption. She made a run for Lieutenant-Governor, which she lost. The eventual winner appointed her to an Oil Commission, which led to her eventual resignation after being a whistleblower when she saw ethics violations being committed by her OWN Party leaders. They were fined, and had to resign. She then ran for Governor of her State in a hotly contested race against the incumbent Governor (the guy who had appointed her to the Oil Commission) and four other men, won that, and finally defeated an ex-Alaska Governor, a Democrat this time, to become the first woman Governor, the 11th overall, in her State's history. During all of this she was a devoted wife, and mother of 5 children, the last born this year with Down Syndrome.
Tell me:
In what planet, in what cosmos, in what dreamland is this not an accomplished curriculum vitae for a woman of 44 years of age?? Where do people get off trying to destroy this woman's intelligence -- just because she fails smell tests by arrogant journalists who are the public's self-appointed vetters?
Give me a break.
In attempting to be relevant in their professions, whether in journalism or in the entertainment industry, these mooks have nothing better to do but to define a person by tics or moments caught in time which mean nothing, if not posited against the whole sweep of their lifestory.
This is a serious problem in America today, which more than any other country is reliant on information technology.
Its sheer breadth in land mass makes it impossible for its leaders to connect personally like in some other countries where politicians have an almost neighbourly relationship with theirs.
Rather like in Alaska...
Do not allow Palin to be Stockdaled.
(Or Biden for that matter, though I have yet to see one skit of him on SNL -- and they wouldn't even have to try to hard to write one, either. It writes itself)
Judge them instead by their actions throughout their whole career, rather than by a few minutes' worth of showtime. If before we humans had a propensity to make heroes out of duffers, today in modern-day America, we have the opposite tendency.
We are all too eager to dismiss those for their momentary hilarity, and not for the totality of their accomplishments, and that's disgraceful.
Take the narrative back, America, before they come after you next!
Oh wait, they already have. Now what?
Labels: Batsheet Craziness, Ex-Would-Be-Presidents, Ideological Impasse, US Presidential Election


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Monday, May 19, 2008
Various Views
*Ryan Howard, after snapping his 8 game hit streak Saturday night wasted no time going deep in his first at bat Sunday afternoon. On the day, he collected 2 hits and upped his average to .191.
*Pat Burrell provided some 9th inning fireworks with a 2-out homerun to bring the Phils within 1 run of tying the game, then Chris Coste doubled but was stranded on 2nd when Eric Bruntlett struckout to end the game.
*Jimmy Rollins is back, and back with authority. Went 2-3 with 2 walks yesterday and his average is on the rise (.342) and he's hitting the ball all over the diamond, stealing bases, and making fantastic defensive plays.
*Chad Durbin was awesome for 3.2 innings in relief of Kyle Kendrick's rain shortened outing.
*Chad Durbin pitched like poop for 1/3 of an inning. As Lyle Overbay was standing in the on-deck circle Sarge talked about how he wasn't a homerun hitter despite his huge frame and was more of just a linedrive gap power kind of guy. Well, that gap power turned into a pinch-hit 3-run upperdeck homerun yesterday...good call Sarge, surprised ESPN isn't burning up your phone line trying to coax you into a contract.
*Jayson Werth was a man amoung boys Friday night belting 3 homeruns and 8 rbi. Naturally that means Charlie Manuel will have to make sure he's in the lineup for the rest of the month of May even though he may get cold, and cold he has gotten. Since those 3 consecutive homeruns, Werth has gone 0-8 with 5 k's. Werth succeeded Friday night because he was in the right situation, but starting him everyday against righties is not the right situation, and Charlie needs to go back to his original gameplan of platooning Werth/Jenkins and leaving Victorino in CF for the most part.
*Next time Manuel intentionally walks someone I'm going to intentionally boot him in the testicles. I wish there were a stat to tell me exactly how many times the Phils have intentionally walked a batter to have that same batter come around and score, because to me it seems to happen 90% of the time (ex: Matt Stairs yesterday during Rudy Seanez's awful 6th inning).
*The Phillies loaded the bases 3 times yesterday and nary a run...that's why you deserve to lose! Phils had 13 hits and 4 walks and only managed 5 runs, while the Jays had 6 hits and 4 walks scoring 6 times.
7:10 in DC with douchebag Brett Myers set to take on 1-hit wonder Tim Redding. Everyone remembers the gNats series win over the Phils to begin the '08 season, guess it's time for some revenge.
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- GM-Carson said...
I've been pleasantly surprised by Charlie Manuel's decision so far this year, but now he has named Jayson Werth the starting CF with Victorino being regulated to platoon with Jenkins in RF. This is not the smart thing. Werth kills lefties (.321/1.107 this year, .290/.902 career), but not so much against righties (.236/.734 this year, .248/.748 career) which he'll mostly be facing. Bad Charlie, bad.
- May 19, 2008 9:55 AM
- Bob D said...
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the intentional walk is the worst play in baseball. Why add more runners on base to score? Why not in most cases take the 70% chance that you wil get the guy out? Why not face the weak #8 hitter or backup scrub and let the pitcher leadoff next inning? If I was manager you may see my team use that once or twice a week not each game.
A little caution now that it is reported that Rollins "tweaked" his ankle. That word scares me, but he is a warrior and is likely OK.
- May 19, 2008 11:24 AM
- GM-Carson said...
I saw Rollins scrunch up his face in pain a few times yesterday. Once after he made a great twirling play up the middle, and another time when he moved to get out of the way of an inside pitch. He'll be in the lineup tonight though.
- May 19, 2008 11:33 AM
- Jacobin said...
I believe the one person in the "One Hit Wonders" collage would be none other than ukulele playing Tiny Tim. And strangely enough, there is a Phillies connection with this guy.
In 1996 I spent a season working for the Reading Phillies (doing just about everything to the tune of 100+ hours a week when they were at home). What a memorable year that was with future major leaguers like Scott Rolen, Marlon Anderson, Bobby Estalella, and Wayne Gomes on the team (and future can't miss turds like Carlton Loewer and Chad McConnel). Such a great team that they finished 66-75.
Anyway, during that season one of the special attractions was a performance by Tiny Tim. Which was one of the last, if not the last, complete public performances by Tiny Tim.
- May 19, 2008 12:43 PM
- SirAlden said...
I agree completely about Victorino. He should be the Center-fielder.
(even if werth is on my wsbgm's fantasy team)
If he needs a rest then start Werth.
We need his D and his speed and for him to develop into the number 1 CF in the Division.
- May 19, 2008 3:30 PM
- GM-Carson said...
I think everyone agrees that Vic is by far the superior defensive centerfielder, but in Unlce Idiot's...oops, Charles Fuqua Manuel's opinion, Werth's offensive contributions outweigh Vic's and therefore gets the starting nod. I'm rooting for Werth to succeed, but doubtful this retarded experiment goes well.
- May 19, 2008 3:40 PM
- GM-Carson said...
I just fixed the post, my memory had it worse than it really was as I typed that the Phils were swept by Washington to start the season, but they only won the series.
- May 19, 2008 7:06 PM
- Dan said...
Pedro Feliz sucks so much. Ugh. What a worthless piece of crap.
(He just failed to move the runner from 2nd to 3rd with no outs...instead, he decided to follow the ever-popular "ground ball to third base" route).
- May 19, 2008 7:46 PM
- GM-Carson said...
Seriously, what the hell is wrong with this team?
Top 1st- inning Ryan Howard gets an ill-advised green light and swings at a horrible pitch and proceeds to strikeout.
Bottom of the 1st- Jimmy Rollins makes a horrible throw home allowing a runner to score.
Top of the 2nd- Geoff Jenkins leads off with a double but is stranded on base.
This team since Saturday is playing like a bunch of losers. It's disgusting.
- May 19, 2008 7:50 PM
- Jacobin said...
You left out the bits where Victorino should have advanced from first to third, but had brain freezes on the base paths tonight... wouldn't necessarily have meant they would have won, but it would have resulted in two runs on the board.
I don't get why the lousy Nationals give this team problems. Washington sucks. I mean, they're a garbage AAA team (though not nearly as bad as the Iron Pigs... now that's a shitastic team).
- May 19, 2008 10:38 PM


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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Free Christmas Mp3 Songs
Christmas is just round the corner and there are sooo many Christmas songs available for free downloads in Mp3 formats from the Internet.Just follow the links and download as many carols as you want and play it back in your Mp3player or your iPod!
Amazon is giving away free holiday MP3 songs for each day of December through Christmas.You will have to first install their 'MP3 Downloader' application and and then download the free MP3 songs.The free songs are available in the following link:-
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and also do check out their -
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I found some amazing free MP3 Christmas songs here:-
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Print out the song sheets for your favorite Christmas carols and hymns on your own printer whenever you need them.
For Piano lovers:
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photos of the workload making a wedding cake in a few days. almost impossible, yet possible if u include sleepless nights and falling asleep while making sugarpaste roses. lol. but as tiring and very exhausting it all was..yet nothing beats the feeling of creating a bride's dream wedding cake especially for one who is also a good friend of mine. thanks to the lovely bride to trust me with creating a cake for her big day. and congrats to the now husband & wife, wishing them a lifetime of happiness. :D enjoy the photos!
Important Customer Notice
To Make an Order please email your full details according to "how to make an order" sample below, and send it to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please email us in advance for decorated orders as it takes awhile to get to each email from various customers, and answer questions,discuss designs etc. plus i need advance notice to work out your order into my schedule and work around other orders as well. bear in mind i work alone so orders per day are limited.
we will try to respond to your email asap but do expect atleast 3-4days at times depending on how much emails we get at times. your emails will be responded back by my assistant momo. but i try to find time after im done doing orders to check on emails too.
As im usualy working doing decorations, baking etc, i sometimes miss calls, and i get so many txts coming in its hard to keep track of them which is why i recommend emailing me as its easier to organize and search and i have a record of your email orders.
or better yet if you find both emailing or Through phone hard, you can drop by my house to place an order (quite a number of customers have done this and its my most preferred method easier to discuss n confirm everything in one time) just set up an appointment with me.
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Thursday, 6 May 2010
wedding weekend hectic 2~
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Most of the songs have a reggea beat to them. Maybe because I was feeling a bit rebellious this month…
Lion Babe
Kali Uchis
Selena Gomez
Wherever you go, there you are.
Most of the songs have a reggea beat to them. Maybe because I was feeling a bit rebellious this month…
Lion Babe
Kali Uchis
Selena Gomez
Why can't I stop thinking of you, my love?
My sense of awareness escapes me no longer here
What we once had, so perfect
No longer here
Why do my eyes get misty, my love?
Your perpetual stream of messages no longer here
When I check my phone to see them no longer here
Where is our love, my love?
That feeling of something so abstract yet so real I could almost touch it…no longer here
Where are you, my love?
Didn't you say that this was forever?
Our plans we made together intertwined, dreams and hopes for a future so uncertain yet with you I was certain that this would last…
Talk to me my love…
All of a sudden, my music and joy and everything life was to me vanished, Houdini, now I am standing amidst smoke.
You've finally left me, my love!
All along I knew this day would come but you told me to close my eyes, to fall, 3,2,1… Now I'm plummeting down a dark void and you are on the cliff looking down at me.
Well you've won this round my love but I warn you,
I have not forgotten the pain I felt yesterday
And yes tomorrow, we will be the cutest couple
But I would never love you like I did before
With my eyes shut and my conscience silenced
I promise you that never again will you see that side of me that so easily fell for your gimmicks and chantage
I tattoo this promise to the innermost part of my soul,
To remind me of what you are capable of,
I would never love you again,
Now you come back and it's too late,
This love is already broken.


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-First, two of my beds are now in the shade because of the movement of the sun in the fall season. Most of my plants are still flourishing despite the fact that they don't get any direct sunlight. Some of my bean plants didn't like it and I pulled them out. The lack of sunlight also caused the soil to stay moister than the bed that gets direct sunlight. That caused a bit of a gnat infestation. They apparently like the moist soil. The gnats aren't causing any problems, they are just bothersome. I've adjusted my watering of those beds and the plants seem to be doing just fine.
-Second, I put up a climbing net on two sides of a bed. I am having difficulty being able to get to the plants in that corner. I can still access them from behind, it just isn't as easy as it should be. I'll move one of the nets to one of the new beds we plant in the spring.
My beds looks more crowded than I am used to with my old garden. In fact, everything is doing just fine because of the mixture they are growing in is extremely rich.
I am currently growing more in this garden than I ever have before. It takes up less space and grows more. I use less water (but water more often) and there are no weeds. I am currently growing cucumber, sweet peas, green beans, cabbage, kale, tomato (4 varieties), green onions, parsley, celery, cilantro, oregano, lettuce (3 varieties), broccoli (2 varieties), cauliflower, and decorative mums and jeruselum cherry. Leftover from Spring and doing well are patio tomato, bellpepper, jalapeno and banana pepper. I've already picked cucumber, green beans and tomatoes.
|Garden three is thriving!
|Gardens 1 and 2 that are now in the shade :(
|Juliette tomatoes
|Start of my broccoli
|Healthy and beautiful. The worms got a few bites before I got them.
|As beautiful as any flower!
|sweet pea flower - come on sweet peas!
|great crop of Louisiana Satsumas this year despite the drought
|Covered all my gardens when we had a bit of cold night. Thanks to my son Lucas for making these covers!
|Louisiana satsuma ripening in the sun


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June 25th (Day 1 Decathlon USA)
Day one went well but not great. I am feeling really good but I just can't get the marks. With Clay dropping out that made me move up to 3rd in the rankings. This was good but maybe bad because I felt some pressure go away. I compete well under pressure and with me being in a drivers seat I may have been lax. I wasn't though I competed and had a PR in the 100meters 11.01 a .02 PR my first of the year. I then went 6.95meters in the long jump which was good and then 14.69meters in the shot put. High jump was a disappointment with a 1.96metrs. The 400 was good compared to the field but I was disappointed with a 49.49 sec. Thanks for all the support.
RESULTS: http://www.usatf.org/events/2009/USAOutdoorTFChampionships/results/F39.asp


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Time flies when your having fun. Things have been going along pretty good thus far for me in 2010. My Taxes are done, and don't need to worry about Uncle Sam breathing down my neck for at least another year.
I entered the "Trail of Tears" art show/sale in Tahlequah, Okla. last weekend. Plans were changed from the scheduled awards ceremony on Saturday April 10th to Friday April 9th at 7pm to accommodate the memorial service held for Wilma Mankiller. To our arrival at the Cherokee museum, we were treated to a buyer of the "Abstract Warrior" painting. Made the trip worth while. Thus far things have gone very well for me in Tahlequah. I will more than likely go back again next year.
Raven with Native Digest did another interview on me and was the featured artist at that time. I was honored by his request. He said the Abstract warrior is his new favorite painting.
The season offically changed and the Buffalo clan now leads in our tribe. I was asked to be the Head gourd dancer for this coming weekends dance at the Otoe Missouria culture center for the Otoe Encampment committee. This is to help raise money for the upcoming encampment which is held the 3rd weekend in July annually.
I am hoping both my brothers will be there with me. My Mothers and baby sister are preparing to come join dance with me. Family and extended family will be in attendance, along with all my friends. I am looking forward to a good day. I prepared a framed and matted print of the abstract warrior for the encampment committee, to help them raise money with a raffle. I just hope they have some grape dumplings..
My wife and I planted our first veggie garden together this year, and made it organic. I even planted some gourds. If one plant comes up I will be happy.
Everyone have a good spring and Happy Native New year. Everything is new and green, enjoy this time the creator has given to us.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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The Heraldic Arms
These arms are those of the first foundress Queen, Margaret of Anjou, which she derived from those of her father René, Duke of Anjou, with the addition of a green border for the College. The six quarters of these arms represent the six lordships (either actual or titular) which he claimed.
|Barry of eight argent and gules (for Hungary);
|Azure semy of fleurs-de-lis or, a label ofthree pointsgules (for Anjou Ancient or Naples);
|Argent, a cross potent between four crossescrosslet potent or(for Jerusalem)
|Azure semy of fleurs-de-lis or, a borduregules (for Anjou Modern);
|Azure semy of crosses crosslet fitchy, two barbelshaurient addorsed or (for Bar);
|Or, on a bend gules three alerions displayed argent (for Lorraine);
all within a bordure vert.
The green border appears to be intended as a difference for Queens' College.
These arms are of interest because the third quarter (Jerusalem) uses gold on silver, a combination which is extremely rare in heraldry. The cross potent is a visual pun on the letters Hand I, the first two letters of Hierusalem.
There is plenty of historical evidence for the label being redinthe second quarter, although being on another colour (blue), it off ends against practice in English heraldry.
The College badge
These are not truly arms of the College, but, rather, a badge.
Sable a cross and crozier insaltire or surmounted by a boar'shead argent.
The silver boar's head was the badge of King Richard III of England. Richard's wife AnneNeville was the third Queenconsort to be patroness of theCollege.
An inventory of the college silver taken in 1544 records:
Item antiquum sigillum argenteum ex dono Ricardi scdi R.Anglieinsculptum porcellis seu apris.Item: an ancient silver seal given by Richard theSecond,King of England, engraved with a little pigorboar.
Here, the abbreviation scdi for Secundi (Second) is clearlyamistake for tertii (Third). The seal does not survive.
This is the earliest evidence for the College's use of aboar'shead symbol.
The gold cross stands for St Margaret, and the gold crozier for St Bernard, the two patronsaints ofQueens' College. There is also a somewhat far-fetchedsuggestionthat the saltire arrangement of these (like the St Andrew's Cross) is an allusion to Andrew Dokett, founder (in fact if not in name) and first President of Queens'.
Today, this badge is widely used by College Clubs, andalsoappears in connection with food or dining.
The College scarf
Queens' College scarves are green with two white stripes. When made to the traditional colours, the green in Queens' Collegescarves is darker than the green in Girton College scarves. For the scarves of other colleges, click here.
For the scarves of various College Clubs, click here.


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The Canaan breed, originally from Israel, is the oldest dog that dates back to biblical times. The Canaan story is not that much different than the Salukis'. I located a website where you can compare one breed to another (http://www.comparecanines.com/dogs). According to the website, Canaan shed more than Saluki. Canaan is more tolerant of other animals, though not tolerant of strangers. Canaan is highly intelligent and has better trainability. They are boisterous and independent compared to the Saluki. Canaan is less susceptible to cancer and eye problems than the Saluki but is prone to hip dysplasia.
Tally, in the beginning was very aloof, but has grown to be guarded of strangers and aggressive towards anyone who comes near me. There are only certain people who she will let approach. She tends to be annoying at times with the barking but she is just protecting her domain. When she is bored, which is often, she commands my attention by pushing her head into my arm so I can massage her. When I am not around and if she can get hold of something, like a pillow or rug, she will destroy it. When I arrive home, the guilt is obvious by her expression that she has gotten into something!
Tally loves to run so she makes a good jogging companion and she loves to chase and retrieve a ball but will quickly let you know when she's tired and you can chase the ball yourself!
She has recently made a friend and his name is Choncho! The two, when together, are totally inseparable! Tally has really turned into a great canine companion and protector and as previously posted, she has definitely been a welcome addition to my life.
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Betsy Bird has some sort of mad, mad experiment going.
She is listing the Top 100 children's novels as submitted by her readers AND providing lengthy information about each author as well as multiple versions of covers and film trailers where they exist.
And who says there is no porn in children's libraries?
That porn joke was sort of uncalled for, wasn't it? Sorry.


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The new NAT.com platform offers a streamlined experience for its customer segments that include home buyers and sellers, residential and commercial real estate builders, lenders and attorneys.
Miami, Fla. (PRWEB) February 10, 2014
North American Title Co. (NAT) has transitioned its Internet presence to a new website to take advantage of technology that has changed over the past several years. The new NAT.com platform offers a streamlined experience for its customer segments that include home buyers and sellers, residential and commercial real estate professionals, builders, lenders and attorneys.
"The decision was made three years ago at the highest levels of the company to transition to the Kentico Content Management System (CMS) platform," said Otto Suarez, NAT national marketing director. "This flexible platform supports all current and future website requirements, including integration with social media, online marketing, intranet and CRM.
"In addition, Kentico is an off-the-shelf CMS solution with a fully integrated set of marketing tools, including web analytics, campaign management, email marketing, contact management, segmentation and more," added Suarez. "It truly allows us to build for the future, empowering us as marketers and developers to create a website without limits."
The new customer-centric website is able to be viewed on mobile devices, its content is easily updated, and it better reflects the company's brand standards. It includes such items as calculators for Good Faith Estimates and mortgage loans, a comprehensive real estate dictionary, and title insurance information and escrow closing tips.
In addition, each NAT region integrated with the main site has content customized to that specific region, as well as contact information for the local NAT offices.
"The main NAT.com website was live for our appearance as an exhibitor at the Realtors® Conference & Expo in November," said Suarez. "However, our 12 regions have robust websites in their own rights, and we have just completed their development.
"We thank all our marketing coordinators, managers and legal staff in the field who helped develop, proof and approve copy for the site," he added. "We also acknowledge the tireless efforts of our corporate marketing staff that developed and built the site."
About North American Title (NAT)
With well over 1,000 associates and a vast network of branches from coast to coast, North American Title is among the largest real estate settlement service providers in the United States. Consisting of both agent and underwriter operations, NAT has the resources and stability of a New York Stock Exchange company with over $10.3 billion in assets (fiscal quarter ending Nov. 30, 2012). North American Title's agency network operates nationally under the name North American Title Co. (NATC), and is located in 17 of the fastest-growing states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Through our relationship with our expanding affiliate network, NATC provides real estate settlement services in all 50 states. With annual gross revenues in fiscal 2012 of approximately $200 million, NAT is among the largest independent title agencies in the United States. NAT is headquartered in Miami, Fla. To learn more, visit http://www.nat.com.


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St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
Call +44 (0) 1637 881183 for details or make an enquiry
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Situated in acres of private woodland with the pretty stream meandering along beside, this wooden-clad self-catering cottage near Helford exudes oodles of rustic country character. One of only two abodes nestled within a quiet valley setting, Clapper Bridge Cottage is a very special woodland hideaway you'll want to keep all to yourself.
Perfect for couples or families longing to escape the hubbub of city life, Clapper Bridge Cottage is just ten minutes away from the picture perfect Helford river and golden stretches of sand and dramatic coastline which comprise Cornwall's 'Wild West'. The welcoming open-plan interiors at this charming self-catering cottage create a sense of space, whilst the magical woodland setting will delight those who covet seclusion and peacefulness.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
There are two sunny bedrooms at Clapper Bridge Cottage; throw open the double doors in the king size bedroom and enjoy the sound of nature as dappled sunlight streams in through the canopy of the trees above. The twin room has an en suite corner bath with overhead shower, whilst the king size room has an en suite shower room.
Explore the surrounding rich woodland, footpaths and stunning coastal scenery within which this gorgeous cottage is nestled. Approaching Clapper Bridge Cottage through winding country lanes and over a characterful clapper bridge, you find yourself in a haven of blissfully serene countryside. The private garden is skirted by a meandering river and a large decking area with riverside seating - the perfect place for lazing away a summer's afternoon. As dusk falls and twinkly stars pinprick the deep velvet sky, sit around the fire pit armed with marshmallows for toasting, and regale one another with campfire stories old and new. You might even spot a shooter!
For Relaxation
Sit a while and take in the sights and sounds of the Helford river or demonstrate your culinary skills in the kitchen making good use of the traditional Aga. The owners are a wealth of knowledge in terms of where to find locally-sourced produce including the catch of the day from their very own fishing boat! The nearby organic spa retreat will be the ideal place to have your knots and worries skilfully eased away (advance booking recommended).
There is ample off-road parking for two cars. The approach to the property is what we lovingly refer to as an 'unmade lane' and may prove difficult for low-slung cars. An outside utility room with washer and dryer is available. When the river runs high, it may prove difficult to drive through the ford to park right next to the property, but alternative parking will be available nearby.
- SleepsUp to 4 guests
- Alternative Group OptionUp to 2 guests
- Your Home Stay Includes Linen, towels, logs Digital Property GuideDiscover what else you can look forward to...
- BedroomsDoubles: One king size bedroomTwins: One twin bedroom
- BathroomsTwo en suites
- FamilyIn-house babysitting (on prior request)Children are very welcomeCots: One cot is availableHighchairs: One highchair is available
- BBQA BBQ is provided as well as a fire pit
- PetsTwo dogs are welcome
Each pet is charged at £60.00 per week or part thereof
- Mod ConsTwo TVs with DVD players, iPod dock and Bluetooth speaker, radioInternet & Communications:Wi-Fi internetMobile Signal: Check reception maps
- Arrivals & DeparturesArrival Day: FridayArrival Time: Arrival is at 4pmDeparture Time: Departure is 10am
- Other InformationProperty Terms and ConditionsFrequently Asked QuestionsRecommend to a friend
Style: Surf shack meets woodland hideaway; beautiful natural interior features such as reclaimed wooden floors, exposed brickwork, and beach shack-style cladding evoke a timeless charm at this spacious cottage.
Our Take
Marketing Coordinator Charlotte says
The welcoming open-plan interiors and high ceilings create a great sense of space at Clapper; I adored this stylish luxury rustic cottage with its stripped wooden floors, gorgeous fabrics and oodles of charm. The owners even offered us the freshest catch of the day from their fishing boat, YUM!
Unique Extras
Added extras to enhance your self-catering holiday... from fresh picnics to afternoon teas, seasonal wine selections to tried and tested caterers and moreExplore extras...
There is a great farm shop just a short distance from the property, selling everything from homemade marmalade to award-winning pasties, scrumptious cakes and lots more! Owner Ant is a fisherman and lands the freshest catches of the day from the Helford River (weather and tides permitting), so ensure you get your order in early. The cosy country kitchen complete with electric Aga makes for an authentic self-catering experience.
In-House Catering
If you'd rather spend your break indulging in the little luxuries, let an in-house chef prepare a mouth-watering meal for you and your party (on prior request and subject to an additional cost).
Eating Out
Amelie's At The Smokehouse, Porthleven (20 minutes away) is well worth a visit. The New Yard Restaurant is also excellent and a mile's pleasant woodland walk away. Do ask the owners for their favourites and they will happily indulge you with their insider knowledge!
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Disclaimer: These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set as a guideline only. They are intended to give a fair description, but should not be relied upon as being a statement of fact. The photographs appearing on this website show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time when the photographs were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs. If there are any points of particular importance that need clarifying before you confirm your booking please do not hesitate to ask.


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[first published March 24, 2012]
The early decades of the 20th century were not only marked by many Western intellectuals placing their faith and hope in the Bolshevik revolution in Russia, but by an even broader coalition of "progressives" who surrendered all common sense as they leapt to grab the shiny promises of the eugenics movement.
A few of the men who should have known better: Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill, Alexander Graham Bell, Theodore Roosevelt, Leland Stanford, and Linus Pauling. Playwright George Bernard Shaw insisted that "the only fundamental and possible socialism is the socialisation of the selective breeding of man" -- and even suggested a lethal chamber!
With Indiana and California leading the way, more than thirty states passed laws allowing sterilization.
In 1927 the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was former president William Howard Taft. Among the justices were Louis Brandeis and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
An eugenics case from Virginia, Buck v. Bell, came before the Supreme Court. In early May, they ruled 8-1 (with Mr. Holmes writing for the majority) that compulsory sterilization was allowed. The high court agreed that it was proven that Carrie Buck, as well as her mother and daughter, were feeble-minded. In Justice Holmes' ringing words:
"Society can prevent those who are manifestly unfit from continuing their kind. The principle that sustains compulsory vaccination is broad enough to cover cutting the Fallopian tubes… Three generations of imbeciles are enough."The lone dissenter was a man with deep enough roots – a strong Catholic faith – to keep him from being swept up in the eugenics craze: Justice Pierce Butler from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
One of nine kids of Irish immigrants, he had worked as a lawyer for railroad magnate James J. Hill.
Justice Oliver Holmes commented before the eugenics decision: "Butler knows this is good law. I wonder whether he will have the courage to vote with us in spite of his religion."
[Men of deep religious faith were certainly on the defensive -- the Scopes Monkey Trial occurred less than two years earlier.
Someday some adventurous Hollywood director will tell the tale of Pierce Butler's shining example. And the Catholic men of Saint Paul will commission a statue of him on Cathedral Hill.]
It was not until 1974 that the state of Virginia repealed its sterilization procedures.
At the Nuremberg trials after World War II, Nazi doctors employed Justice Holmes' opinion in the Buck v. Bell case as part of their defense.
|One of Justice Holmes' clerks in 1930 was Alger Hiss
If the Black Lives Matter folks in Minnesota were serious, they would rally every May 2nd on Pierce Butler Parkway in Saint Paul -- praising the man who stood up against the wacky "pro-science" progressives of his day!
It would be fitting, also, for a place like Brandeis University to have an annual teach-in to plumb the reasons why compassionate liberals were seduced by the pro-sterilization arguments.
UPDATE: Another sad eugenics tale is this one centering on the father of the late TV correspondent Charles 'On the Road' Kuralt. As director of public welfare in Mecklenburg County (1945 – 1972), Wallace Kuralt harbored nary a doubt that he was vanquishing poverty and bringing a better life to North Carolinians by sterilizing folks recommended by his social workers.
George Will has a recent column on the many liberals who loved eugenics:
"Between 1875 and 1925, when eugenics had many advocates, not all advocates were progressives but advocates were disproportionately progressives because eugenics coincided with progressivism's premises and agenda."


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Arsene Wenger accepts Arsenal are about to embark upon a "decisive season" and admits he will have to rethink his strategy should the young Gunners fail to make an impact on the Barclays Premier League title race.
The French coach rejected the overtures of Real Madrid, who were reported to have made an offer worth around £6million a year, to "finish the job" he started back at Highbury more than a decade ago.
"I refused [Real Madrid] because I have built a young team and I have the feeling that I have not finished my job," Wenger told French radio station RMC.
He continued: "I am not denying it will be a decisive season. If we are not in the title race, we will have to build everything again."
While the Gunners could yet step up their interest in Bordeaux's Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh, but only should Emmanuel Adebayor leave, Wenger continues to talk about evolution and progression for his squad rather than a radical overhaul. It is, however, a policy which has so far failed to deliver a first Premier League trophy for the cabinet of the impressive 60,000-seater Emirates Stadium.
Nevertheless, reaching the Champions League final of 2006 should certainly not be underestimated. Indeed, but for some better fortune along with cooler heads in the games which mattered, both domestic and European silverware could have been safely locked away since.
Wenger, whose side finished fourth last term, reaching both the semi-finals of the FA Cup and Champions League, added: "People always expect more than the previous season, but I already put the pressure on myself."
While harbouring no intention of leaving his post just yet, Wenger, who turns 60 in October, accepts he cannot go on forever.
"I am near the end of my career, I won't be coach for another 10 years," reflected Wenger, who fended off some stern criticism from sections of the Gunners fans last season.
"I have been at the club for 12 years and I do not want to go on even one year too much."
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I love Memeorandum and can admit to a guilty addiction to Techmeme. Gabe Rivera has successfully built four sites (baseball and gossip, too) in which "traditional media," blogs and all the rest are blended into RSS goodness. But today's Politico Edwards error demonstrate the problem of an editor-less code-reliant news site. Some five hours after Ben Smith had posted his mea culpa, the top story on Mememorandum continued to be his incorrect "Edwards to Suspend Campaign" story.
Clearly, Ben Smith's error should not be framed as "the blogs are spreading false information" claim. Never mind that Politico is as close to mainstream as a non-dead tree publisher can be: E&P notes that Politico was not alone:
Outlets falling for it ranged from MSNBC to the Washington Times, which headlined its story "Report: Edwards Suspending Campaigning." This appeared shortly before his scheduled noon announcement. The Los Angeles Times and Newsday were among many others which also headlined the "suspension" on their sites.
The source for many of the reports was a blog item on Politico.com. The author, Ben Smith, later admitted it was based on a single source and he apologized.
But another source was Reuters, which also had utilized a single source. ABC News' web site, among others, picked it up after 11 a.m. The Washington Post site carried the Reuters item with the headline: "Edwards to suspend presidential campaign: source."


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As the king of late night comedy, Jay Leno has few living peers. He is watched and beloved by millions of American viewers, which makes it difficult to understand his support for an organization that seeks to shut down facilities that have as their sole purpose to give a home and guidance to young ladies who find themselves pregnant with nowhere else to go.
On April 29th Jay Leno and his wife are hosting a fundraiser for the Feminist Majority Foundation, a radical pro-abortion group that not only advocates for abortion on demand, but also for the closing of pro-life pregnancy centers.
This month the Feminist Majority Foundation sent an e-mail to its 400 campus affiliates planning a nationwide protest against facilities that dare to offer women alternatives to abortion and the support they need to choose life.
Please let NBC know that is unacceptable and that you will not watch any show that stars Jay Leno until he apologizes to the hundreds of thousands of people who have been helped by pregnancy care centers and the hundreds of thousands of people who staff those centers.
Please contact Jeff Zucker, NBC Chief Executive, and ask him why his star, Jay Leno, is raising money for an organization that attacks pregnancy care centers.
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If Zohra, the Miramar pension's serving girl, is the personification of Egypt as critical analysis suggests, each of the men who interact with her are the various influences that affect her. The aging reporter Amer Wagdi wants to protect and take care of her. He cares deeply for Zohra's happiness and her well being but his days are numbered. Hosni Allam, a younger man, has wealth but no education. He wants to rape and abuse Zohra for his own pleasure and satisfaction but is continually rejected by her. Mansour Bahy, the quiet intellect is suddenly driven mad by his need to defend her. And Sarhan El-Beheiry, an opportunist, takes advantage of Zohra, first seducing her and then leaving her with guilt but no real sense of remorse. Throughout it all, Zohra, whose direct point-of-view is never heard, survives, broken yet strong, and vows to continue her quest for independence and education.
In closing this post, I recommend you go to the National Public Radio Web site, to learn more about Umm Kulthum, the revered singer, described there as "a powerful symbol of Arab nationalism." It is she who manages to unite all of Mahfouz's characters one evening as the single voice of Egypt.
Click here to find out more about the book: Miramar.


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The highlight for me was the Asian small-clawed otters. On first viewing the two otters were happily dozing in a log, though one did come out for a brief wander. Dropping by a little later we found one of them highly active and vocal, letting out a "meh!" sound that struck me as a contact call. My mother and I were able to mimic the call, and the otter definitely responded as it made regular laps of its pool before coming to the side of the enclosure, giving us a look over, and calling out to us.
|Asian small-clawed otters (Aonyx cinerea) - cute to the eye but not the nose
I'm not sure how long the otters have been at the zoo. At the moment they're in a ground level display previously used for lizards and freshwater turtles. It would be nice if the zoo would create a better display for them, lifting them up a bit and also including underwater viewing.