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memcached SASL support
After the initial announcement by Dustin Sallings that the memcached server now has SASL support, (which is a feature in the newly released 1.4.3, announced just today) this past week has also resulted in a flurry of other developments, particularly in the client realm
: A couple weeks ago Dustin added support for SASL in spymemcached (Java) and as of this week, Trond Norbye added SASL support to libmemcached, now making it possible to take advantage of the memcached server's SASL support for your applications that use memcached! So now you probably want to know: "How can I use these new features?". This post will attempt to show you how you can get SASL working with memcached, as well as explain the mechanics of just what SASL is and how it works with memcached to provide authentication that your applications can take advantage of.
What is SASL?
SASL stands for Simple Authentication and Security Layer, which provides you a means of adding authentication support to connection-based protocols, such as the memcached client binary protocol in this case. The way SASL works is that there is a function (API) call that is added to the client that provides a functionality for identifying and authenticating a given user. SASL also provides the means to implement protection throughout the entire connection. Once a user is identified and authenticated, SASL provides a security layer between the client protocol and connection.
How is SASL implemented for memcached?
Until the the binary protocol was added as well as the SASL implementation, memcached had no authentication layer whatsoever. Any client could connect to memcached perform any operation at will. It was up to the memcached user (usually a web developer) to make sure that their network was locked down and that their application was designed securely. Then the binary protocol was added o memcached which made for a more efficient and compact client-server connection. This made it possible to also add SASL support to memcached. With SASL support, functions were added to the server that made is so a client connection was forced to authenticate before the complete connection could continue. This of course required a client that sent the authentication information using SASL. At first, only spymemcached client (java) was support, but as already mentioned in the introduction, libmemcached now also has SASL support. Basically, SASL uses some sort of storage for user credentials– it can be LDAP or SQL database. In this example, the user credentials are stored in a database file on the server that memcached will be running on. In order for a user to be able to connect to, memcached server won't allow the user to connect unless they provide their credentials, and those credentials must match the user credentials stored in the SASL database. More information on the SASL specifics of the implementation for memcached can be found here.
How do I install SASL with memcached?
Well, the first thing you need to do is get the latest memcached server. One place you'll find this is the memcached github repository or memcached.org, explained in the next step. You also will need a few prerequisites on your server such as sasl development libraries and as well as SASL utilities such as saslpasswd. On Ubuntu, for instance, the packages are installed as:
Not to forget, the usual requirements for memcached: libevent Just search accordingly for your packages according to the OS you are using.
How do I set up SASL memcached?
Now you will need to obtain SASL memcached. The code is now officially released from memcached.org wget http://memcached.googlecode.com/files/memcached-1.4.3.tar.gz tar xvzf memcached-1.4.3.tar.gz Or as always it is available via Github
Now compile and install memcached with SASL enabled:
./configure –enable-sasl
make test
sudo make install
Next, you will set up the SASL database and memcached application configuration file. There are two ways to do this: system-wide or for a specific user.
System-wide SASL database file:
For a system-wide SASL set-up, you will need set up a memcached.conf file to point to the SASL database file which contains the user and password information in
/usr/lib/sasl2/memcached.conf, named per application. An example of this is:
Note: on Ubuntu, this database file is already in existence. If you have to have one created, make sure whatever directory you specify for the location of the sasl database exists prior to running the next command) To add a user to the SASL database file:
As you can see,
-a specifies the application, 'memcached', which needs to match the name you gave the conf file in the previous step 'memcached.conf'. When you run this saslpasswd2 command, you will be prompted for a password and password verification as shown below:
You can verify that the user you created now exists. To do so, run:
You'll see an output such as:
User-specific SASL database file:
The first thing you need to ensure is that you set a very important environment variable,
SASL_CONF_PATH whenever you run memcached. In this example, this path will be set to
Make sure to create whatever directory path you specify! Next, you will set up the memcached.conf file for SASL (named per application). In this example, the contents are:
Next you will have to create the database file that you just specified in the previous step in your memcached.conf file.
Notice that the -a flag specifies the name of the application memcached, which must match to the name of the config file you specified in the previous example above, memcached.conf. Also notice that this differs from the system-wide example because you have to specify the SASL database file in this example with the -f flag. When you run saslpasswd2, you will be prompted to enter the password and password verification, as shown in the example below:
Now to run sasldblistusers2 to verify that you in fact added the user. As with saslpasswd2, you will have to specify the SASL database file
Running SASL-enabled memcached
Using either a system-wide sasl database file or user-level SASL database file, you will need to start memcached with the appropriate flags. When memcached runs with SASL enabled, the binary protocol is used, text protocol turned off. In this example, a user-level SASL database file is used. As the user 'patg', the following was done:
Now to use memcached, you will need a SASL-enabled client, which as announced in this post, spymemcached (Java) and libmemcached support now. For simplicity (at least for me!) I hacked up one of the tests that come with memcached, binary-sasl.t, and renamed it patg.t (Reminds me I need to add SASL support to Cache::Memcached!). I also had to export an environment variable that the test suite code uses to state that you use an existing running memcached server:
Then I ran my test:
Of interest and worth pointing out, notice the list_mechs test. This test lists what your SASL authentication mechanisms your server isconfigured for. What is of interest to me here is that I see my running server authenticating, since I started the test with -vvv. A failed authentication:
PLAIN" with 23 bytes of datasasl result code: -13Unknown sasl response: -13>30 Writing an error: Auth failure.
A successful authentication:
PLAIN" with 16 bytes of datasasl result code: 0
A successful GET using authentication:
The server is working! Now to try out SASL memcached using libmemcached with SASL support.
Installing libmemcached
The first thing to install libmemcached with Trond's new SASL functionality is to clone his tree from Launchpad. You will need the bazaar revision control system for this. For Ubuntu, it is:
Next, clone the tree:
This installs libmemcached. Now, how do you use it? Well, you will have to write programs to utilize it. For my enjoyment, I wrote a simple C program that uses the information Trond provided on his post. I called it sasl_test.c which you can find on Northscale's downloads. The crux of what it contains is shown below. I have a main function that contains these important lines:
memcached_st *memc = memcached_create(NULL); /* set the sasl callbacks for sasl auth */ memcached_set_sasl_callbacks(memc, sasl_callbacks); memcached_server_st *servers = memcached_servers_parse(servers_list); memcached_server_push(memc, servers); memcached_server_list_free(servers);
/* you have to use binary protocol to use SASL */ memcached_behavior_set(memc, MEMCACHED_BEHAVIOR_BINARY_PROTOCOL, 1);
/* set a value */ rc= memcached_set(memc, key, keylen, value, vallen, 0, 0); if (rc == MEMCACHED_SUCCESS) printf("setting key %s value %sn", key, value); assert(rc == MEMCACHED_SUCCESS);
/* get a value */ retval= memcached_get(memc, key, keylen, &retlen, (uint32_t)0, &rc); if (rc == MEMCACHED_SUCCESS) printf("fetched key %s value %sn", key, retval); assert(rc == MEMCACHED_SUCCESS);
/* free the connection */ memcached_free(memc); sasl_done();
Then, per Trond's instructions (lifted from his page), added callbacks, which I declare in another file I have sasl_test.h
static sasl_callback_t sasl_callbacks[] = {{ SASL_CB_USER, &get_username, NULL}, { SASL_CB_AUTHNAME, &get_username, NULL}, { SASL_CB_PASS, &get_password, NULL}, { SASL_CB_LIST_END, NULL, NULL}};
Then I defined these in callbacks sasl_test.c (notice the password is set according to what was added to the sasl db file):
static int get_username(void *context, int id, const char **result, unsigned int *len){ if (!result || (id != SASL_CB_USER && id != SASL_CB_AUTHNAME)) { return SASL_BADPARAM; }
*result= username; if (len) { *len= (username == NULL) ? 0 : (unsigned int)strlen(username); }
return SASL_OK;}
static int get_password(sasl_conn_t *conn, void *context, int id, sasl_secret_t **psecret){ static sasl_secret_t* x;
if (!conn || ! psecret || id != SASL_CB_PASS) { return SASL_BADPARAM; }
if (passwd == NULL) { *psecret = NULL; return SASL_OK; } size_t len = strlen(passwd); x = realloc(x, sizeof(sasl_secret_t) + len); if (!x) { return SASL_NOMEM; }
x->len = len; strcpy((void *)x->data, passwd);
*psecret = x; return SASL_OK;}
I compile this with the following command:
Then I can run the test!
If I observe my SASL-enabled memcached server, I see that SASL authentication works. Connection:
Set, authenticated:
Get, authenticated:
And it works! Now I can modify other libmemcached-based programs to use SASL. Of course, you could also use spymemcached for using SASL as well.
With this post, you should come away having a better understandingof what SASL is, and how you can use it with memcached. You should be fully able to now obtain, compile and install both the memcached server as well as the client, libmemcached with SASL enabled, as well as be able to start writing memcached applications that use libmemcached to use SASL. Have fun!


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David Abbott is known by UFC fans around the world by one word – "Tank." And, Tank has been on the winning end of some of the greatest knockouts in the UFC's 10-year history.
Tank says he was born to fight and has been fighting as long as he can remember. So, when the opportunity presented itself to get paid to fight, he jumped at the chance.
Abbott burst onto the scene at UFC 6: Clash of the Titans in Casper, Wyoming, way back in July 1995. In his opening bout, he knocked out 300+ pound Hawaiian John Matua in just 21 seconds. Tank's second round bout lasted a little longer. He defeated Paul Varelans by referee stoppage at 1:51. In the finals of the 8-man tournament, Tank lost to Oleg Taktarov after a 17:45 war. But, he left his mark on the UFC and the fans begged for more.
Tank's next appearance in the Octagon would come at the Ultimate Ultimate 1995 tournament. In the first round, he defeated UFC 3: The American Dream Champion Steve Jennum by submission. Then, he lost a decision to UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors champion Dan Severn in the semi-finals.
After a brief suspension due to an altercation outside the Octagon at UFC 8: David vs. Goliath, Tank returned to challenge a new field of competitors at UFC 11: The Proving Ground in September 1996. He defeated his opening round opponent, Sam Adkins, by submission due to a neck crank. Tank's original semi-final opponent withdrew due to injury, so Tank faced a rested 300+ pound, Scott Ferrozzo. Tank threw all he had at Ferrozzo, but in the end, he lost the decision.
On December 7, 1996, Tank was invited back to fight in the Ultimate Ultimate 1996 tournament. This is the day he would land another legendary knockout. After defeating Cal Worsham easily in the first round, Tank was lined up to face alternate Steve Nelmark. At 1:03, Tank landed a punch that sent Nelmark to the canvas and launched an eruption within the crowd. The knockout is commonly referred to as one of the greatest in MMA history. Tank finally had a UFC tournament championship in his sights as he rolled into the finals fresh and ready. His opponent, Don Frye, had a more difficult route to the finals. Tank opened up the fight with a bang, catching Frye with a punch that dazed him. However, as Tank followed up, he slipped and was put in a bad position. Tank was not able to recover and wound up submitting to a rear choke.
After the rise of the "Phenom" Vitor Belfort at UFC 12: Judgement Day, Tank wanted to challenge the youngster. At UFC 13: The Ultimate Force, he was granted the opportunity to face Belfort in a Super Fight. Tank was overwhelmed by the young Brazilians fast punches and the referee was forced to stop the fight.
At UFC 15: Collision Course, Heavyweight Champion Maurice Smith's opponent suffered an injury just a few days before the fight. Tank took the fight on very short notice. He later said he literally "stepped off the bar stool and into the Octagon." Just over eight minutes into the fight, Smith's leg kicks began to take a toll and Tank was forced to submit. It is one rematch many fans have long sought because Tank did not have enough time to properly prepare.
At the inaugural Ultimate Japan event, Tank defeated Japanese favorite Yoji Anjoh by unanimous decision, but could not continue in the tournament due to a broken hand.
After taking some time off, Tank returned at UFC 17: Redemption to face Brazilian luta livre expert Hugo Duarte. Many picked Duarte to submit Tank easily, but Tank, had other plans. He proved the critics wrong, and he did it quickly by defeating Duarte by TKO in just 43 seconds.
Tank's next UFC bout was against Pedro Rizzo at Ultimate Brazil. Rizzo was making his debut and hoping to secure a victory that would allow him to fight outside of Brazil. The fight lasted over eight minutes and is a classic for any standup fighting fan. Rizzo utilized his punishing leg kicks to wear down Tank, who finally went down at 8:07. "I just didn't train," said Tank. "That's what you get when you underestimate your opponent."
At UFC 19: Young Guns, Tank was scheduled to face Gary Goodridge. However, a couple weeks before the event, Abbott fell ill and was forced to withdraw. Shortly after the event, he was contracted by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) to become a professional wrestler. He left mixed martial arts, seemingly forever. Or so everyone thought…
At UFC 40: Vendetta, just before the main event between Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock, UFC president Dana White entered the Octagon to announce the return of one of the toughest fighters in UFC history. "Tank is back!" appeared on all video screens as Tank strolled down to the Octagon. He quickly challenged anyone and everyone in the UFC's heavyweight division, saying he's not impressed at all.
However, Tank lost by submission in just 46 seconds at UFC 41: Onslaught to Frank Mir. Tank came right after Mir in typical Tank fashion. He hit him with two powerful rights, but Mir countered with his jiu jitsu skills and applied a toe hold.
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Tank has had some of the UFC's most devastating knockouts. He has fought in the UFC more than any other competitor, a total of 16 times including this fight. He feels that "politics" were involved in his loss to Vitor Belfort. He felt that the fight should not have been stopped and that he was in the same position with Dan Severn for a longer period of time and did not receive any serious damage. At one time it seemed like Tank was building a stable of fighters. When asked about this he replied, "Eagles may land on the same mountain but they don't flock together. Eagles fly alone."
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It has been a while since we've done one of these. Rest assured that, like Steve Jobs, the Friday Apple Links are not dead. They were just on a little vacation.
- Rumors exploded this morning that Apple CEO Steve Jobs had been rushed to the hospital after suffering from a heart attack. It all originated from a "citizen journalist" posting on CNN's iReport, which turns out to have been the result of a bad 4chan prank. Apple, of course, has made a statement saying that the report is absolutely not true. Not that any of us with a brain believed it in the first place; Steve Jobs would never suffer a heart attack. Things would have been a little more believable if they had chosen something like kidney failure, or something.
- Last weekend, our sister site Webmonkey posted a visual timeline of iPhone app developer frustrations. Although the iPhone NDA has been lifted, not everything Apple is doing is honky dory as of yet—after all, the mysterious iPhone app approval/rejection process is still being questioned by many.
- Speaking of the App Store, TUAW pointed out to us that the App Store has lost its "All Free Apps" link. This makes it seem as if Apple is sending us a subtle message to stop being so cheap and actually drop some coin on some decent examples of mobile programming.
- For those who are into exercise and monitoring their heart's health (so that they don't end up fake-rushed-to-the-hospital like Steve Jobs, perhaps) will welcome a new heart rate monitoring app for the iPhone. According to the video posted by the app's creators, you can use your iPhone to listen to your heartbeat by holding the microphone from your headphones to your pulse on your neck.
- Facebook also released a major 2.0 update (iTunes link) to its iPhone application the other day. The new version allows users to approve/deny friend requests, write on friends' walls, perform people searches, tag photos, and search their Inboxes, among other things. The update brings this native application much more in-line with the features offered by Facebook's full web interface.
- Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo has always apparently been an admirer of the iPhone to some extent. He made some comments this week pointing out that new, exciting devices like the iPhone and the Android-enabled T-Mobile G1 are sparking new interest in the mobile web, and reiterated how Apple's entrance into the market has opened new challenges. "We have a new, credible competitor in this business. You know I need to take my hat off," he said.
- Woz has been interviewed by the BBC. We love ya' Woz, but you've been interviewed about the same topics so many times, there's just nothing more we can say about that one.
We hope you enjoy your weekend, as it may be one of the last non-freezing weekends we'll have (at least here in the US) for a while. And don't worry about ol' Steve. We're sure he's already chuckling over this one over a vegan falafel sandwich or something.


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[edit] Different Image
I don't particularly like Steve Hidook's Balrog image. I'd like to replace it with an image by Daniel Govar or John Howe. Is there a system for changing images of popular entries? Thanks. --Ebakunin 01:05, 30 May 2006 (EDT)
- Thanks for bringing this to our attention Ebakunin as this was definitely something that would arise and we need to have a system for. At the moment because of the amount of activity on the encyclopedia one is free to edit and change out any images one likes. Sometimes a fresh image is needed. I definitely agree that especially the John Howe image would make a great replacement. In the future however I think it would be preferred to vote on changing the primary image of an article, as it truly needs to be the best representation of the article and this can cause hostility and edit wars when the choice of the image differs among editors. In short, do as you please as the encyclopedia is as much yours as it is anyone else's :) --Hyarion 01:13, 30 May 2006 (EDT)
Can we please NOT have any of the three images above? Because none of them remotely represent the Balrog. The John Howe one which is the current image shows a Balrog as having horns and fangs! I can't bear to look at it. Balrogs look somewhat like MEN, people, not huge horned, tailed monsters, and none of these images do justice to the Balrog's dark aura. I'm deleting the image. If you do a Google Image search for 'Balrog', not one of the finds is even close to a real Balrog. The movie Balrog has misguided many people, and these images only serve to misguide people further. Better to have no image than a misguiding one. I myself am a pitiful artist, but if someone could draw or find a good textually correct image of a Balrog, please do post it.--Barnikel 00:20, 5 June 2006 (EDT)
- I'm leaving the movie image at the bottom, because it is clearly demarcated as a portrayal in an adaptation. The other Howe images were posted like they were authoritative Balrog images, in the middle of an argument about wings.--Barnikel 00:28, 5 June 2006 (EDT)
- I agree with Barnikel that the image from The Lord of the Rings (film series) should be kept for the sake of all the movie-fans. While we also need to make sure the images at least remotely resemble a Balrog, I also think its important to at least display some images even though they may not be accurate, otherwise all our articles would be imageless save the ones drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Maybe if we list what is inaccurate about the image when displayed. That being said I'm fine with leaving the above images off of the article for now until we can find some more appropriate ones. Thanks for your input! --Hyarion 01:18, 5 June 2006 (EDT)
- Unfortunately Hyarion is right. I have yet to see an artist draw a balrog with no wings (debatable - wouldn't reject their image for that), about twice the height of a man (see Lost Tales 2), and the rest. John Howe's do look more beast-like than man-like. I have heard, however, than an image by Rob Alexander came close, though I can't confirm that. --Narfil Palùrfalas 07:53, 5 June 2006 (EDT)
- Hyarion, I am not saying that all articles be imageless. There are many cases where even, shudder, movie images won't do much harm (although here artist images would be better). Like, Gandalf, for example. But the Balrog is a special case. In the absense of authoritative images, people tend to imagine Balrogs as artists have erroneously portrayed them for decades. But at a place like this, where there should be consistent and correct information about Tolkien's world, we shouldn't be posting images just to make articles look less bland, especially in cases like Balrogs or Ents. So I don't think it would be a problem not to have images for some articles like this one.--Barnikel 11:06, 5 June 2006 (EDT)
- Narfil, I assume you meant this picture?
- I think this picture portrays the Balrog rather decent. The quality of the pic itself isn't that decent, unfortunately. --Earendilyon 11:15, 5 June 2006 (EDT)
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Could we put in the "For Wings" Section that it is possible that the Balrogs had wings, but never used them [like penguins, maybe? ;)]? -Lord Aragorn1414 14:44, 17 July 2006 (EDT)
- I definitely think that is worthy of mentioning and was surprised to find it is not already listed. Though I'm not sure Balrogs should be compared to penguins :p --Hyarion 14:48, 17 July 2006 (EDT)
- This is mentioned in passing in the against wings section: "Obviously, it is possible that the wings could not be used for flying." --Ted C 16:37, 16 November 2006 (EST)
- Related: Did anyone besides me get the impression that the movie Balrog's wings were basically composed of smoke, making them useless for flight? --Ted C 16:41, 16 November 2006 (EST)
- Yeah, it certainly seems like that to me, I think Jackson did a great job in avoiding the wings controversy. Ælfwine228 15:37, 20 July 2008 (EDT)
[edit] Plural of Balrog
Isn't Balrogs the anglicisation for the plural for Balrog? Shouldn't it correctly be called Balryg? —Unsigned comment by Pinkkeith (talk • contribs).


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Among Jackson, Michigan hotels, the Holiday Inn® Hotel Jackson NW - Airport Road stands out as the only full-service hotel in the city. Boasting an enviable location just off I-94, the hotel is convenient to major Michigan cities and attractions.
Business guests can enjoy the short commute to Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Lansing and Ann Arbor, as well as easy access to nearby companies, such as Allegiance Health, Consumers Energy, Alro Steel, Eaton Corp and Dawn Food Products. A 24-hour Business Center and free high-speed, wired and wireless Internet access make it easy to stay connected.
The hotel's location in Jackson, Michigan is also convenient for leisure guests. Sports fans can catch a race at the Michigan International Speedway or play a round of golf at the well-known Grande Golf Course. Explore local history at the Ella Sharp Museum and get in touch with nature at Cascades Falls or on the Falling Water Trail. Superior shopping is just minutes away at Jackson Crossing Mall.
Outstanding amenities welcome the hotel's guests in Jackson, Michigan. Kem's Restaurant provides dining options for breakfast and dinner, as well as room service, and three meeting rooms accommodating up to 125 people provide space for business and social engagements. At the end of a long day, relax in the heated, indoor pool or enjoy a drink in the lounge. Experience the best in full-service accommodations in Jackson!
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During the last State of the Union address, President Barack Obama included improving data security on his list of national priorities.
President Obama said, "America must also face the rapidly growing threat from cyberattacks½ We cannot look back years from now and wonder why we did nothing in the face of real threats to our security and our economy."
Including data security 0n the President's agenda is significant because it first implies that our government is not yet accomplishing this goal, and second it compels us to put the pieces in place "to protect our national security, our jobs, and our privacy."
While the list of companies who have suffered some form of data breach grows, the sad reality is that many cyberattacks (malicious or otherwise) are not "sophisticated" and could be prevented with off-the-shelf solutions. These first level attacks focus on corporate secrets, personal identity fraud, credit information, and private email.
The second level of attacks are those that attempt to disrupt our national security, financial institutions, and the backbone of our infrastructure. Internet providers, utility and transportation companies use communications to run switching stations, trucks, and trains, all of which would affect our livelihood if disrupted.
The President mentioned signing an Executive Order to work on this initiative (Executive Order 13636—Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity). The Executive Order calls for standards, processes and procedures to be proposed within 120 days of its signing (February 19, 2013).
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They are simply the flower of Memorial Day and graduations. Many brides favor them in their late spring bouquets. Peonies are pomp and circumstance, romance and low maintenance.
Peony 'Felix Crousse'
Peonies are one of the best perennial choices for a garden. The reason is simple: Peonies are hardy and extremely reliable. Once established these beauties are durable and low maintenance. Another admirable aspect of peonies is that, unlike some other perennials, the do not ramble. They come back reliably year after year with little care and produce huge flowers — even enough blooms for cut-flower bouquets.
Peony 'Gay Paree'.
Peony 'Salmon Jazz'.
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Peonies became popular in Europe in the 1780s after they were introduced from China and Japan, where they had been grown for thousands of years. In the 1800s peonies graced the gardens of Empress Josephine Bonaparte and Thomas Jefferson, who included notations about peonies in his writings. Some of those varieties from the 1800s include 'Mons Jules Elie', 'Festiva Maxima', 'Felix Crousse' and 'Karl Rosenfield'. These were the first peonies used in the cut flower trade in the 1900s. They are also found in some of the oldest cemeteries and homesteads in the United States.
Throughout history, peonies have enjoyed immense popularity, especially in the United States, when a resurgence of interest spurred the breeding and introductions of new cultivars. Peony pioneers of the early 1900s worth mentioning are Gilbert Wild, Edward Auten, Orville Fay, Myron Bigger, William Bockstoce, Oliver Brand, Lyman Cousins, William Krekler and Charles Klehm. Most of these breeders started out as hobbyists. These and other American breeders opened the door for an explosion of remarkable new peony varieties.
The New Breeders
Don Hollingsworth of Hollingsworth Peonies in Maryville, Mo., introduced 'Garden Treasure' a yellow intersectional peony. Roy Klehm, who with his wife Sarah own and operate Klehm's Song Sparrow Farm in Southern Wisconsin, continues his family's tradition of introducing new varieties. There are many more breeders today who are constantly hybridizing and ensuring a succession of new introductions. Most of these breeders and propagators have websites—peony enthusiasts can find and order new, beautiful peonies from around the country.
The newest innovation is the crossing of herbaceous and tree peonies. It was achieved by Japanese breeder Toichi Itoh. This breeding breakthrough opened the door for a new generation of peonies with exceptional form and color. I should mention that thousands of crosses are necessary to produce a new peony of superb quality. These herbaceous-tree peony crosses are referred to as Itoh hybrids or intersectional hybrids, and they include 'May Lilac', 'Bartzella', 'Scarlet Heaven', 'Garden Treasure' and 'First Arrival'.
The different varieties of peonies available range from single peonies with their small center of stamens with one or two rows of petals like 'Squirt' or the Japanese varieties like 'Beautiful Senorita' whose center of stamens are larger, to doubles with huge fluffy blooms like 'Candy Hearts' or bomb types that have a tall, full center of petals. All of these are referred to as "herbaceous peonies" and all of their foliage is removed in late summer to fall.
Tree peonies are quite beautiful, and their care is a little different. They enjoy early day sun and shady afternoons. Their blooms are usually very large, and they have a wide range of colors and styles. A good example is 'Guardian of the Monastery'. Tree peonies have woody stems and must not be cut down. Let foliage fall off on its own. Tree peonies can reach 5 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. They make quite a statement in the shady-with-morning-sun garden.
As Cut Flowers
Traditionally peonies are remembered as the cut flowers taken to cemeteries in remembrance of loved ones. Today's brides also realize the beauty of peonies for their bouquets and table decorations. And an increasing number of gardeners simply enjoy bringing cut peony flowers indoors.
Peonies should be cut when their buds are showing color and are soft. They then can be put into vases, and some can be put in the refrigerator for later use. This will extend the cut peony season for several weeks.
1. Peonies should be dug in one large clump. Knock away the soil and rinse the clump clean so you can see the roots, as here.
2. If there is no natural division, insert a knife into the center of the clump to cut it apart.
3. Continue to cut or divide the clump until you have divisions that have four to six eyes each.
4. Each division should have enough fleshy roots to support each four- to six-eye section.
2012 Peony of the Year
The Gold Medal award is made available to one peony cultivar per year. Selection is based upon grower observation and experience of its excellence and performance across the peony growing areas of North America. Cultivars which attain this award typically have been in commerce for multiple decades as is necessary for their record to become widely recognized. 'Amalia Olson' is no exception, registration of the name dates to 1959. For more info visit www.americanpeonysociety.org.
The Midwest Peony Society can be found at www.midwestpeony.com.
Dividing Peonies
Another tradition is dividing peonies from a grandparent's or parent's family home. It is important to dig peonies in one clump. This can be achieved by inserting the shovel 8 to 10 inches deep at an angle toward the center of the plant. This will ensure an entire clump will be removed at once, rather than breaking apart. After lifting the clump from its hole, the soil around the roots should be removed with a blunt stick. Then wash the roots with a strong stream of water.
If there is not a natural division within the clump, insert a sharp knife to cut it apart. Keep in mind that each division should have sufficient roots for each four- to six-eye division in order for the roots to re-establish faster.
How to Plant a Peony
When planting a new peony or replanting a division, keep these tips in mind. Choose a site that receives at least a half day of sun and has well-drained soil. If your site has heavy clay soil, amend the soil —mix 50 percent of the soil with 50 percent compost. Dig the planting hole deep and wide enough to accommodate your peony division with room to spare on the sides. Create a mound in the center of the hole with amended soil. Place the division (or new plant) so that the eyes of the root are 1 ½ to 2 inches below ground. Press soil between the roots then backfill the hole and water thoroughly. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer of 10-10-10 or 10-20-10, keeping the nitrogen number at a lower ratio than the phosphorous and potassium. Throughout the year, water the plant when soil is dry. Once established, peonies rarely need supplemental water.
If you are planning a new perennial garden or are revamping an existing one, consider adding peonies for years of enjoyment. The possibilities are endless.
A version of this article appeared in a March 2012 print edition of State-by-State Gardening.
Photography courtesy of Bailey Nurseries, Ron Capek, songsparrow.com, Hollingsworth Peonies, and Tony Mistretta.


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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- A military judge in Guantanamo, Cuba, said Thursday the government may not censor video of pretrial hearings for Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack suspects.
Col. James Pohl said only he and the court's security officer have the authority to control the audio and video feed from the courtroom, The Hill reported.
The audio feed was cut Monday, the first day of the latest round of pretrial motions in the case of five defendants, including Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the self-professed mastermind of the attacks.
David Nevin, one of Mohammed's civilian attorneys, was discussing a defense motion to preserve evidence from secret overseas prisons where the defendants were held by the CIA, when the audio feed to media centers at Guantanamo and at Fort Meade, Md., were drowned out by white noise and then the video feed was cut.
Prosecutors disclosed Tuesday a government agency known as an Original Classifying Authority tracks the tribunal's proceedings. The authority can decide whether any content produced during the hearing is classified and can censor the public audio and video feed, the report said.
Little is known about the authority, The Hill said, noting it is most likely a military or intelligence group.
Pohl had protested a decision by an authority official Monday to black out about 2 minutes of the closed-circuit television feed, saying nothing classified was discussed during the portion that was censored.
He said Thursday that was "the last time" anyone other than he or the court security officer "will be permitted to unilaterally decide that the broadcast will be suspended."
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Pohl's ruling Thursday followed a request by attorneys for the defendants to suspend the hearing out of concern confidential communication between the defendants and their lawyers had been compromised.


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AG's office draws line in sand for Alamo caretakers
Answers wanted from DRT on discrepancies.
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, faced with a threat of litigation and a diminished role at the Alamo, have been challenged by the Texas attorney general's office to lay out all the facts concerning controversies at the shrine in a legislative hearing.
The AG's office asked the DRT's general counsel, Jim Ewbank, to sign a confidentiality waiver to help resolve "factual discrepancies" in recent testimony to legislators.
DRT sources said the request appears to be the AG's last warning before a lawsuit is filed.
"Given the DRT's regular assurances that it is committed to openness and transparency ... we hope you and your client will thoughtfully consider this timely request," Marsha Acock, assistant attorney general, wrote in a letter to Ewbank on Friday.
In a statement, Ewbank said the Daughters will continue to answer questions and provide requested documents, but will not "bend to an effort to pervert the process" by waiving its "statutory confidentiality privilege."
The ultimatum comes as DRT leaders, whose terms end in May, hope to kill legislation giving the Texas Historical Commission more control of the state-owned shrine. The DRT could lose custodianship if it doesn't agree to terms of any new legislation.
The AG's office hasn't released findings of its nine-month investigation of the DRT, but has cited concerns about upkeep of the Alamo's leaky concrete roof and inadequate capital fundraising.
The DRT's efforts to seek a trademark on the phrase "The Alamo" without the state's consent also revealed a poor understanding of the group's role as a trustee, the AG's office has said.
State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte said her bills seek to help the Daughters maintain the custodianship they've held since 1905 by ensuring better transparency and creating a nonprofit foundation to help with fundraising.
Two of her three bills and identical House bills would let the DRT charge admission, if necessary, for groups or individuals.
The leader of the DRT's campaign against the bills has said the state wants to charge $5 for adults and $3 for children.
"It doesn't take a Rhodes scholar to figure out why the THC thinks the Alamo is a 'cash cow' and will save them from Gov. (Rick) Perry's budget cuts," Karen Thompson, the DRT's nominee for president general, said in a March 15 email to other Daughters.
But Alamo marketing director Tony Caridi said in a statement that although the DRT is troubled by rumors that the historical commission "is maneuvering to stay alive" by getting custody of the Alamo and charging admission, it never has been the opinion of the DRT or its president general, Patti Atkins, that the commission sees the Alamo as a "cash cow."
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• HB 3725, SB 1841: Provides that the Alamo is under the jurisdiction of the Texas Historical Commission, and directs the commission to enter an agreement with a nonprofit organization to operate the Alamo. It also specifically gives the DRT the right to charge admission to the Alamo.
• HB 3726, SB 1839: Provides for an annual report to be submitted to the comptroller, the governor and the historical commission by the custodian of the Alamo. No additional authority is granted to any of those state entities.
• HB 3740, SB 1840: Gives the historical commission responsibility for preservation and maintenance of the Alamo, and directs that it enter an agreement with a nonprofit organization to operate the Alamo. It also specifically gives the DRT the right to charge admission to the Alamo.
Source: Texas Historical Commission
"DRT certainly will work with the Legislature and governor's office to increase its reporting requirements," Caridi said.
One Daughter, Kathleen Carter, asked Van de Putte in a letter to give the DRT "an opportunity to elect leaders of integrity" at its convention in San Antonio in May and "right the wrongs." But Sarah Reveley, a recently expelled Daughter, has asked readers of her blog to write letters calling for an end to the DRT's custodianship.
The historical commission would have an "expanded role at the Alamo" under each of the bills, but hasn't discussed an entry fee, said Mark Wolfe, the agency's executive director.
"By involving the professional expertise of the THC, the proposed bills could open the door to expanded transparency and increase funding opportunities for preservation of this historic treasure," Wolfe said in a statement.
Van de Putte said she's willing to consider striking the admission fee option from her bills.
"What is evident to lawmakers is that the DRT has not been able to raise necessary funds beyond regular maintenance, and every day that goes by sees the further deterioration of the Shrine of Texas Liberty," she said.
Even if no Alamo legislation passes, the AG's office may sue the DRT, alleging neglect of its role as trustee and violations of the Texas Business Organizations Code.
Acock's letter to Ewbank points to inconsistencies by DRT members at the March 9 hearing before the House Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
At the hearing, DRT member Mary Carmack was asked how much was raised for the Alamo last year. She cited a $1 million grant that actually was secured in 2008 by Erin Bowman, who led the DRT's capital campaign but later was expelled.
Bowman said the current Daughters in power have become "a paradigm for misinformation, still saying what a wonderful job they are doing."
Acock's letter challenges the DRT to waive confidentiality of some 40,000 pages of documents collected, so the issues can be discussed at a legislative hearing. AG's investigators can't take sworn statements unless a lawsuit is filed or confidentiality is waived.
Ewbank said it was odd for the AG's office to ask the DRT to waive confidentiality when investigators have invoked the confidentiality statute to deny the Daughters' requests for details of the investigation.
Since the investigation isn't completed, it's premature and improper to consider a "one-sided reversal of that policy," he said.
Acock also has asked Ewbank to give details, including names of underwriters, of the DRT's recent one-year, $900,000 contract with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment to promote the Alamo.
The DRT board voted Feb. 4 to cancel the agreement, which was governed by California law and provided for termination "in the event of a material breach of pay term or condition ... by the other party."
DRT sources said Ewbank was premature in saying the Daughters no longer were under "any obligation" to WME at the hearing. Van de Putte said she's worried the contract could have created a financial burden for the DRT or an obligation for the state.
"It was a bad contract and a bad idea," she said.


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LONDON, England -- "FREE Julian Assange", a marketing campaign run collectively by a number of online businesses including Amazon, PayPal, Visa and MasterCard during the build up to the Christmas period in 2010 has been viewed as a massive success. The campaign promised a founder of whistle-blowing website Wikileaks with every purchase which saw an unexpectedly high take up from "bitter disenfranchised youths with too much time on their hands", according to independent News reports.
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Complaints have been few and far between, with the only bugbear for a small number of people that several Assange's have proven not to be housebroken. A spokesman however has pointed out that he is Austrailian.
Demand for the services of MasterCard has been so high that their servers have struggled to deal with the amount of traffic with the company announcing record online requests. The campaign follows the tradition of numerous others that had met with various levels of success including "FREE Bobby Sands", "FREE Leonard Peltier" and "FREE Nelson Mandela".
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- Raphael A. Satter "Hackers strike back to support WikiLeaks founder" Associated Press, December 8, 2010


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Akhaltsikhe - Inside the Rabati Castle
The three pictures here are all taken inside the Rabati Castle.
That day the weather was very gloomy with at certain times an almost black sky and with a lot of wind. You can see that at the waving flag. However it was warm enough.
My guide books told me very little about the Rabati Castle and the website I listed below, I only found when I was back home.
So when I entered the gate of the complex I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw there. The 7 hectares castle complex houses so many different beautiful buildings and there were so many picturesque corners. The whole complex was recently restored. Then the dark weather bothered me even more.
Information found on http://georgiaabout.com/2012/08/24/about-sights-rabati-castle-a-jewel-in-the-crown/ :
Built in the 13th century, Rabati castle developed under the influence of different cultures over subsequent centuries and this is reflected in its architecture. Within the 7 hectares castle complex there is a church, a mosque, a minaret and a synagogue.
In the 13th-16th centuries the castle and its town of Akhaltsikhe had been the residence of the Jakhely princes.
During the following two centuries it was part of the Ottoman Empire. The Mosque was built in 1752 by Azi Akhmed Pasha.
In the 19th-20th centuries it became part of the Russian Empire.
In the Soviet period the closure of the border with Turkey isolated the town and resulted in the decline of its importance.
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the changed geopolitical situation has given a new stimulus to the development of the town.
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npecanhuk (79319) 2014-01-22 18:21
Hi Paul!
Very interesting and attractive buildings!
Eye-catching and very beautiful picture!
Special regards to the chosen pov, compositon, colors and exposure!
TFS - congrats,
serp2000 (47063) 2014-01-22 20:04
Hi, Paul,
Thanks for so interesting and informative note, I also like this presentation of Akhaltsikhe. Impressive castle, we can see similar shapes and constructive elements somewhere in the Western Europa, for example.
Good choice of the point of view. TFS!
dkmurphys (77042) 2014-01-23 0:05
Hi Paul,
Interesting place with the castle and the lower religious structures. I like your pov, well taken.
lousat (122247) 2014-01-23 2:32
Hi Paul,the architechture that you show us from your last trip are fascinated me,this is another great surprise taken in a very rich composition,what a style and what a quality,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano
jhm (192861) 2014-01-23 3:09
Dag Paul,
Opnieuw een prachtige foto, goede genomen met de verschillende gebouwen.
Zoals gewoonlijk worden uw opnames goed voorbereid, daardoor krijgen we fantastisch resultaat.
De grootste deel van de mensen komen, en klikken, maar een goede foto vraagt overleg.
Dit is het resultaat van uw goede actie.
Mooie samenstelling en in hoog kwaliteit gepresenteerd.
Mooi werk, bedankt.
NB: Mijn laatste foto met mevrouw in de spiegel, is mijn echtgenote, niet opzettelijk gedaan achteraf maar gezien.
Kamilutka (8107) 2014-01-23 3:18
Hello Paul,
this is very interesting place which seems to combine buildings in different state and style. The POV which is slightly higher allows very good perspective and quite wide view. The hills on the background help to frame the composition and the sky colors have been managed very nicely too.
Thanks for sharing
timecapturer (49288) 2014-01-23 3:33
Hi Paul
this is a stunning mix of architectural styles, yet they all seem to come together so beautifully. A prefect POV and capture that is full of wonderful detail, clarity and glorious features. Distinctive and captivating imagery. I love it!
Sergiom (116500) 2014-01-23 6:05
Bonjour Paul,
Je ne connaissais pas cet endroit.C'est tout simplement spectaculaire. Le dôme aux teintes d'or est magnifique et pousse le regard vers le fort à l'arrière plan.
Oceania (5202) 2014-01-23 6:08
Hi Paul,
You're showing us a great architecture in Georgia. The angle you took this picture is perfect. Along with your very informative note, I enjoy it even more.
ikeharel (99587) 2014-01-23 7:18
Good evening Paul,
Four diff. architecture's styles on this beautiful location: the castle on far left, the golden domes church, the archs arcade on left and the old walls on right.
Marvelous how they all mingle to one picture.
Nice work, intriguing archi.-details and much to explore over there.
Best regards,
holmertz (84451) 2014-01-23 7:40
Hello Paul,
Since I didn't make it up the hill to the castle these pictures are very interesting to me. Now I can see what I missed. I am slightly surprised that everything looks so neatly restored. I didn't quite get that impression from below. You have balanced the golden domes very nicely against the tower with the flag and the dark clouds actually look quite good to me. This is an interesting set of three photos, all of them carefully composed.
Kind regards,
Romano46 (18472) 2014-01-23 9:27
Ciao Paul
straordinaria la nitidezza di questa ripresa che, unita alla luce riflessa dal cielo nuvoloso, crea una particolare atmosfera.
Da noare nella composizione, a mio parere molto bella, la particolare contrapposizione tra l'edificio religioso e la fortezza a voler quasi significare lo scontro tra sacro e profano.
UIna delle più belle del tuo viaggio in Georgia.
Ciao e buona serata
mesutilgim (116348) 2014-01-23 10:42
Hello Paul,
Another nice capture from Georgia.
Good pov and good layout.
Good to see that they have kept the Ottoman-Islamic heritage in such a good copndition, which is not the fact in other parts of former Soviet Republic. Interesting notes.
TFS and best regards
boa (8039) 2014-01-23 11:47
Hi Paul,
Another a good picture from this interesting country! Yes, i can see that you had no luck with the lights on this day but on the other hand you had this interesting place almost for yourself:)I agree with Gert here, the golden domes are nice balanced with the flag. It is also a crisp and clear shot captured from an excellent spot. Thx for a good contribution from a place i will visit as soon as possibly!
Best regards/
cornejo (61494) 2014-01-23 12:15
Hi Paul, very good shot to take this great photo of this nice view of these interesting buildings, with good sharpness, depth, light and color, very good and interesting job very well done, congratulations my friend, thanks for sharing this nice work .
Good night and happy weekend.
Best regards from southern Spain.
carlo62 (81155) 2014-01-23 15:50
Ciao Paul
che bel mix di architetture, antichi castelli medievali e cupole dorate, completate da quella bella sequenza di archi acuti che creano una diagonale splendida.
fabbs99 (17179) 2014-01-23 20:17
Hello Paul,
Brilliant shot of the Rabati Castle and the hills surrounding it. Very nice perspective and good framing with nice colors and an excellent overall quality .TFS.
jemaflor (126903) 2014-01-24 9:10
Salut Paul,
Une bon pov pour donner une composition très intéressante avec ces deux monuments d'architecture si différentes, la photo est bien rendue.
emka (141020) 2014-01-24 22:45
Hi again, if I visit this place, I would love it, then I will post photos for sure :). It is an amazing complex and you are right, from what i read nothing indicated to be so. Fantastic composition, so many fine details here. I like these sharp arches on the left and striking dome. Indeed, it looks quite new, specially the part below. I read the discussion with Gert. Even if I can't imagine the whole building from ruins, I usually find ruins more photogenic and interesting. But when it is well made, it is very good thing when the buildings are rebuilt, you know, Warsaw is quite new. I guided lately the couple from Brasil, and they asked me many times - was it really destroyed?? Also the Castel? And Market Square? They just couldn't believe it.
Warm regrads Malgo
krzychu30 (15512) 2014-01-25 2:49
Hello Paul,
every next picture from Georgia you post reveal new,stunning places in this still undiscovered by tourists country(although I think it´s gonna change soon).
Beautiful and impressive Castle complex.I must say the presentation captures perfectly its splendor and uniqueness.I also like the graphical effect you achieved-PP work perfectly done!
Have a nice weekend
siudzi (34141) 2014-01-25 5:50
Hi Paul,
You have discovered a great POV to take this image so well. The number of interesting architectural elements and details is great and made the scene so unique and beautiful. Perfectly executed as always. TFS!
Have a nice weekend!
photoray (13981) 2014-01-25 8:07
Howdy Paul,
A very impressive daytime view of the Rabati Castle complex, and as stated a multitude of architecture styles over the millenium.
Excellent image showing the details of this historical place and mixture of architecture in fine resolution throughout, and perhaps the overcast sky helped avoid a bright sun blowout.
Good job,
rychem (68869) 2014-01-25 8:42
I ma impressed with the quality of this photo, beautiful view of a fantastic architecture, great castle, compliments
aleXundar (1256) 2014-01-25 8:51
Hello Paul,
A fabulous set of images of an interesting architecture. More interesting is the way you show them to us. Colors, light and composition - wonderful.
I admit, I made a great mistake that I did not look into your gallery before.
Thanks for those breathtaking compositions.
With best regards,
abmdsudi (82738) 2014-01-27 8:35
Hi Paul
A breath-taking architectural complex depicting the cross cultures bundled in one place of which i find most interesting and thks to your brief historic narratives. Obviously the eye popping domes draw attention immediately with lot more attractive elements surrounding the imposing castle and beautifully illustrated. Detail and colour are simply glorious, although the weather was not your side but the clarity achieved here is great. I find green and speck of red are good colour breaker boosting the visual effect to almost diffuse environment. This is very thoughtful upload and words. Congrats and tfs
Best regards
adramad (62896) 2014-01-27 10:58
Hi Paul.
Amazing architectural complex, the beauty and originality of monuments, large building that the mosque with large golden dome, the pavilion with arches such as light is a beauty, and the castle on the rock, stands defiant in its medieval beauty, I'm being very surprised by this fascinating reportage of the images, these upload from Georgia, who are finding me a country completely unknown to me. TFS.
Very good management of both the brightness and the sharpness.
The color is great, very well balanced.
Very good job. I love
I wish you a happy week.
Best wishes ..
Corry (4508) 2014-01-28 5:50
Bonjour Paul
Point de vue bien choisi pour nous faire découvrir ce bel endroit avec son château et sa mosquée au toit doré. Belle composition. Note intéressante. Salutations.
ourania (51103) 2014-01-28 14:13
Hello Paul,
a very interesting setting, a great variety of architectural styles that you managed to arrange in your tight frame superbly. The perspectives create a nice rhythm and your composition is well balanced. We have the chance to study the diverse structures and their interaction, the sense of scale provided by the perspective, the people and the flag is so intriguing. I like very much the workshop pictures and especially the one with the bride, a rewarding view and familiar scene (from our castle:) Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a good night,
mkamionka (54650) 2014-01-29 3:21
Hi Paul,
beautiful presentation which seems to include so many various structures made in different styles. It must be a great feeling as well to discover places so little known among western tourists. It seems indeed to be well taken care about now. The only thing which could be a bit better here is the weather, a bit bore sunshine could make it even more impressive.
Excellent work,
jcpix (14030) 2014-01-31 17:15
Hi Paul,
Quite a history here, and a well preserved outcome which has sure made for a beautiful space and impressive architecture. The golden domes stand proud amongst the rest of the scene, but do not overpower the splendor of this site. Perhaps not the most accommodating weather, but there's nothing lost in the detail and natural colors. There's a lot to take in from this composition, you've packed an abundance of intrigue into one frame. As you mentioned with the breeze, the fluttering flag creates that touch of motion and additional atmosphere...rather literally I might add! :) Enjoy the weekend.
Friendly wishes,
Hi Paul,
interesting interior of the castle, i like the Golden dome, the arches on the left and the fortess in bg.
kwekwekan (1078) 2014-02-04 18:49
Hi Paul,
You have made up for the gloomy weather with a great POV and a finely composed image. The viewer gets two beautiful pieces of architecture to admire, which you have balanced off very well together by respecting the rule of thirds and by placing them in opposing corners. TFS
elenimavrandoni (0) 2014-02-09 12:14
Paul, your gallery is filled of beautiful compositions, travel documents, unforgettable journey moments, colorful masterpieces!!
it is so nice to page through your beautiful work and learn from your images and your so interesting notes!!
my compliments to your fantastic work, always with a great quality!!
my best wishes
claudeD (47754) 2014-03-12 4:59
Hello Paul,
very fine picture from Georgia showing this interesting architecture in fine sharpness and clarity.You did an excellent fotojob here.I like the picture really very much.TFS.
With regrads from Luxembourg
mcmtanyel (56010) 2014-03-22 18:28
Hello Paul,
A very well kept castle complex is depicted fabulously in this photo. The golden domes and columns are very pleasant.
jmdias (93305) 2014-05-30 2:38
in some aspects the place looks like rebuild in most of its areas. interesting details and shapes of architecture. your compo show us very nice details from the place. TFS.
fritzi007 (14698) 2014-08-31 13:34
Hallo Paul,
Just an interesting, beautiful, perfect photo with very good comment, congratulations!
Photo Information
- Copyright: Paul VDV (PaulVDV) (49032)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2013-07-27
- Categories: Castelos, Arquitectura
- Camera: Canon PowerShot S1 IS
- Exposição: f/4.5, 1/320 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2014-01-22 16:01
- To holmertz: the restoration of Rabati Castle (2)
by PaulVDV, last updated 2014-01-23 11:17
- To jhm: foto's (1)
by PaulVDV, last updated 2014-01-23 10:22
- To emka: renovation works (1)
by PaulVDV, last updated 2014-01-25 03:11
- To mkamionka: the weather (2)
by PaulVDV, last updated 2014-01-29 08:33


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Spawn Points
January's the month I do a lot of retrospective dwelling on my life, though as mentioned before this is in light of my birthday more than the new year. I take some time to think about my life and what I haven't been doing with it. I say "haven't" because I've spent a lot of time NOT doing. Every year I intend to change this and every year I don't. This is the first year in recent memory, however, that I feel as though maybe I can this time around. This comic's proven that I CAN just do something, and that I CAN stick with it. It's a good feeling, and if I'm being half as sincere as I think I'm being this year should see more of this sort of thing happening.
In a little less than a week it will have been 33 years ago that my mother dropped spawn onto this Earth. And while I'm very glad she did, I must confess that Amu and I will likely not be doing the same. We've been together for more than 12 years, have been living together for 11 of those, and have been married for 3. The topic comes up from time to time and our opinions are always mutual. Neither of us really want kids. There's nothing wrong with this.
We've been accused of being selfish, of not liking children, of being "strange," and have been made to feel excluded from "normal" society. There's this notion that people MUST have children, and that to not want one is some monstrously deviant thing. We suffer no small degree of ostracizing and riducule because we've chosen NOT to create a living thing we have to care for. There are a lot of reasons for this, most of them personal, that we're under no obligation to explain to people. It's just how it is, and instead of trying to accept this most people take a judgemental stance on how we've chosen to live our lives.
It's a lot like when we tell people we don't drink. Considerably more than half of the time we're met with a response like, "You don't drink? Well what do you do for fun?" Really? If drinking is the only thing you can do to have fun I feel very, very badly for you. If you're at the same few bars 3-4 nights out of every week you don't "have a life." You're BORING. It's similar with children. "You don't want kids? How can you ever expect to know what LIFE or LOVE is?" We've been met with this response, however approximated the phrasing is here. Really? When you're not part of some "club," people try very hard to make you feel like you're not living. That you're missing out on some critically important life experience. It's a shame.
All this said, I have a some nieces and a nephew I absolutely adore, and I love spending time with them. Amu and I think children are fantastic, and we are fascinated by our time spent with them. Kids are great. We get that. The moments that parents have are unlike any in the world and some parents cherish these moments more than anything else. They feed off of their child's happiness and curiosity. As a parent you get to experience the world as if it were new to you, one more time, through the eyes and mind of your children. To some parents this means everything in the world.
Unfortunately this isn't every parent. I've known parents who resent their children for the life that was taken from them. A life they wanted but don't feel they can have now. Some parents are spiteful towards their children, almost hating them at times for stealing a future they feel they deserved. But then this…"thing" came along and ruined everything. There are parens like this. I've met them. I know some. It happens all of the time. Why I bring this up is because you don't always get to choose which one you'll be.
Guilt and resentment lie deep within, and you can hide it and pretend, but it will always surface. It will always be in the back of your mind. Amu and I have a lot we want to do with our lives, and while I'd really like to believe we'd be the kind of parents to cherish a child like it was magical I have no idea how we'd actually feel. I don't want to run the risk of spending my life wondering "what if we never had this kid" and subconsciously taking it out on them. This is where people cry "selfish." But it isn't about having future plans stolen, it's about passive-aggressively treating a child in a manner that can have very serious implications in their mental and social development. If I feel this way right now I'm in no way ready to have children. If you disagree, I have no idea what to tell you.
Why bring this up, then? Because I think it's worth talking about. I think there's a lot of pressure put on people, specifically young couples, to have children. It's unfair, it's unnecessary, and it's part of why there's so much divorce and so many children who are abanded and given up for adoption. Not everyone is meant to have kids. I very seriously believe this. Forcing it only leads to unhappiness, guilt, and unwanted experiences. Anyone's free to declare that they want children. Good. We need people like you. You are critical for the advancement of this planet and of our species. But never, EVER feel you NEED to have children to fit in or force upon yourself this ridiculous idea that you don't know what love or living is until you've done so.
I've thought about this recently because this week a very dear friend of mine–a guy I've known almost my entire life–became a father. He's one of my best friends and I'm thrilled for him to be experiencing this. I could not be happier for him, and I can't wait to congratulate him in person and hold his little boy and bathe him and his wife in my glee for them. I can't wait to do this because I know this man. I know what kind of person he is, and I'm willing to bet money what kind of parent he'll be. I also can't wait to torture him with noisy toys. 🙂


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2010-11 recipient of Harvard's Best Defensive Player
2009-10 recipient of Harvard's Most Improved Player award.
Has recorded three double-doubles.
Career Highs
Points: 16 at Seattle University (1/22/11)
FG made: 6 at Seattle University (1/22/11)
FG attempts: 13, twice
3FG made: 2, 5 times
3FG attempts: 5, 4 times
FT made: 4, twice
FT attempts: 7 vs. Boston University (11/30/11)
Rebounds: 12 at Seattle University (1/22/11)
Assists: 5, 5 times
Steals: 4 vs. UMass (1/2/11)
Blocks: 5 at Cornell (1/29/11)
2011-12 (Junior)
Ranked sixth in the Ivy League in rebounding (6.3), sixth in blocked shots (0.8) and 14th in assists (2.2) ... Scored six points with two three-pointers at Iowa (Nov. 12) ... Pulled down seven rebounds and recorded two steals in 32 minutes at Providence (Nov. 18) ... Tallied seven points, eight rebounds, one assist and two steals versus Rhode Island (Nov. 22) ... Recorded a season-high nine points with six rebounds and three assists versus Holy Cross (Nov. 27) ... Grabbed 10 rebounds with seven points and two assists against Boston University (Nov. 30) ... Notched 10 rebounds, seven points and three assists against Alcorn State (Dec. 9) ... Registered seven points, sever rebounds and a career-best five assists against St. John's (Dec. 22) ... Netted eight points and grabbed five rebounds at Hartford (Dec. 29) ... Registered four points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks at TCU (Jan. 7) ... Scored nine points and registered two steals at Dartmouth (Jan. 14) ... Notched nine poings and four boards against North Dakota (Jan. 17) ... Pulled down 11 rebounds, blocked four shots and scored eight points against Yale (Jan. 27) ... Recorded her second career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds against Brown (Jan. 29) ... Matched her career-high with five assists and added four rebounds at Yale (Feb. 18) ... Pulled down 10 boards with two assists and two steals at Penn (Feb. 25) ... Tallied a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds against Cornell (March 3) ... Matched her career-high with five assists, grabbed seven boards and notched three steals vs. Dartmouth (March 6) ... Dished out five assists and recorded three steals at Hofstra (March 15) ... Grabbed nine rebounds and dished out four assists in just 25 minutes at Temple (March 17).
2010-11 (Sophomore)
Played in 22 games, starting 12 this season ... Averaged 3.7 points per game ... Her 4.5 rebounds per game average was second best on the team and ranked her 19th in the Ivy League ... Scored four points, collected two steals and blocked a shot in win over Maine (Nov. 13) ... Led the Crimson with six rebounds at Navy (Nov. 20) ... Pulled down a season-high seven rebounds against BU (Nov. 23) ... Pulled down five rebounds and handed out three assists in win vs. Hartford (Dec. 3) ... Tied a career high in rebounds, grabbing nine in first collegiate start against UNH (Dec. 10) ... Recorded four points, six rebounds, two assists and four steals in win over UMass (Jan. 2) ... Grabbed a team-high seven rebounds to go along with six points, one block and one steal ... Recorded eight points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal in win over NJIT (Jan. 9) ... Led the Crimson with a double-double against Seattle, putting up 16 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and handing out five assists ... Named to the Ivy League Honor Roll Jan. 24 ... Scored 12 points, blocked a career-high five shots and grabbbed four rebounds in win at Cornell (Jan. 29) ... Contributed nine points and five rebounds in win over Princeton (Feb. 4) ... Scored nine points, grabbed seven boards and dished out four assists against Penn (Feb. 10).
2009-10 (Freshman)
Played in 27 games for the Crimson … Averaged 14.3 minutes, 3.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game … Grabbed three rebounds, handed out two assists and blocked a shot in win over Boston College ... Scored first collegiate points and pulled down three rebounds in win over Maine ...Grabbed six boards at Sacred Heart … Blocked one shot and pulled down two rebounds in 12 minutes at New Hampshire ... Had a then-career-high five points on a 2-for-2 effort from the field in win over New Orleans ... Pulled down five rebounds and collected a steal in win over Holy Cross ... Pulled down six rebounds in 15 minutes in win over NJIT ... Recorded three steals and six rebounds in 22 minutes at Florida State ... Scored a career-high nine points on 4-for-4 shooting against Yale ... Pulled down a then- career-high seven rebounds in win over Brown ... Recorded a career-high three blocks and scored six points in win over Brown ... Pulled down a career-high nine rebounds and blocked two shots in win over Yale ... Scored a career-high 11 points and recorded four blocked shots in win over Dartmouth.
Before Harvard
Earned four varsity letters in basketball and track and field and two in volleyball ... A two-year captain of the basketball team and one-year captain for track ... Named first-team All-State 1A by the Chicago Sun Times in 2008 and 2009 ... Earned 1A/2A first-team honors from IBCA in 2009 and second-team in 2007 and 2008 ... A three-time first-team all-conference selection ... Named to the Register Mail All-Area team three times and selected as player of the year twice ... Made the Peoria Journal Star All-Area team and the Burlington Hawk Eye All-Area team from 2007-2009 ... Scored 1,000 career points ... Qualified for state meet in three events in final three seasons ... A four-time selection to the Peoria Journal Star Honor Roll Meet ... Earned all-tournament honors five times in volleyball and was named to Burlington Hawk Eye All-Area team in 2007 ... High School won two regional titles, three Lincoln Trail Conference championships and one LTC tournament championship ... Holds five school records in track and field ... State and Peoria Journal Star Honor Roll Meet champion in the high jump ... Finalist for Burlington Hawk Eye Female Athlete of the Year ... Valedictorian ... Received Academic Excellence Award four times ... High Honor Roll all four years ... National Honor Society ... Student Body President and member of Student Council ... Co-chair of student spirit committee and chair of marquee committee ... Founder of Showcase Night ... Member of the concert, marching and pep band ... Part of the Lincoln Trail Conference Honor Band and St. Ambrose Honor Band ... Founding member and co-chair of VOICES (student government reform group) ... Member of Youth Group, Youth Coalition, 4-H, Illini Girl State, DAR Good Citizen and WYSE, Art, Science, Math and Spanish Clubs.
Valedictorian ... Received Academic Excellence Award four times ... High Honor Roll all four years ... National Honor Society ... Student Body President and member of the Student Council ... Co-chair of student spirit committee and chair of marquee committee ... Founder of Showcase Night ... Member of the concert, marching and pep band ... Part of the Lincoln Trail Conference Honor Band and St. Ambrose Honor Band ... Founding member and co-chair of VOICES (student government reform group) ... Member of Youth Group, Youth Coalition, 4-H, Illini Girl State, DAR Good Citizen and WYSE, Art, Science, Math and Spanish Clubs.


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At the end of the year every year, my husband pulls out his five year plan (that he keeps filed and organized and other such nonsense) and revises it and comes up with new strategies to cross things off the list. At the top of every year, it includes how old our children will be that year, his income goal, where he wants to go on vacation, what home improvement projects will get done, etc. I'm glad that he's driven like that, but it is such a stark contrast to me, who can't hold a thought for more than the time it takes me to actually generate that thought. I try to keep a calendar for appointments, but I live more day to day than year to year.
But the final conversion of my Terry-ness happened when a few days ago, I decided that I needed to make a list of goals. I've got a lot of things that I want to accomplish, and I thought that it might be good to see them actually written on paper. I layed in bed next to the hubster and started *gasp* writing them down. He was there on the sidelines cheering me on and reminding me that my goals needed to be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely). I thought I might barf on him. My goals aren't SMART, but they are my goals, goshdarnit, and they are exactly how I want them. They each mean something to me and just because I can't measure them properly doesn't mean that they won't happen. For example, one thing on my list is "Learn French". To which my husband replied "All of it?" I said "Yes, all of it. All of the French. And when I get done, I'm going to read the Internet." Really I want to learn enough French to get by the next time I travel to Congo, but I know that and so it didn't make sense to write down, "Learn Enough French to get by".
So, in the spirit of keeping myself accountable, I'm sharing my goals. Some are loftier than others. Some are more important than others, but they are all things that I want to do. So here they are. Hopefully, I can start crossing some off.
And now that they are out there, I suppose it means that I actually need to do them :-)
Perhaps I'll start tomorrow. I'll get right on it.
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I have a Cornemuse de Centre - in the Key of G ( 16 pouce ) for sale. It is mouthblown, made of an unknown, but pretty fruitwood, with nice turning, though simple. The chanter is of blackwood, by Bernard Blanc, with two thumb holes. All reeds work well. Chanter reed is cane. Leather bag. I am wanting $1000 for it.
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