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On October 14, the Milwaukee Art Museum opened the exhibition Impressionism: Masterworks on Paper.
The exhibition perfectly sets the scene for looking at a painting recently acquired by the Milwaukee Art Museum, shown at left as it looks mid-conservation.
Haymaking Time (La Fenaison) by the French artist Léon Augustin Lhermitte (1844–1925) is one of the most important paintings by an artist who was extremely influential in his day, but is not a household name today.
This painting can begin a conversation about how wide-ranging the term "impressionism" can be, and who was part of that celebrated movement, and who was not. Although "impressionism" is a handy description for the 21 artists featured in the Impressionism: Masterworks on Paper–the the first exhibition devoted exclusively to the significance of drawing in these avant-garde movements– the word "impressionism" doesn't reflect the wide variety of styles on display in the exhibition. In the Baker/Rowland gallery, you'll find examples of art movements including Impressionism, but also Neo-Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cloisonnism, and Symbolism. You'll see a wide range of techniques, such as charcoal, conté crayon, pastel, watercolor, gouache, chalk, oil, and monotype. Also, you'll see a wide array papers–including silks and experimentation on canvas–so it could take a you all day to discover the variety in this exhibition.
Seeing all of this experimentation in the late 19th century, it doesn't seem such a stretch to see this type of "impressionistic" artwork as the progenitor to the experimentation displayed by all manner of modern art of the 20th century. This is what we mean by avant-garde art. This is art that pushed forward art.
But back to the focus of this blog post, Lhermitte.
Lhermitte was a draughtsman, printmaker, painter and illustrator. The only son of a village schoolmaster, his drawings skills won him a grant from the state to study art. He studied at the Petite École in Paris where his fellow pupils included Henri Fantin-Latour and Auguste Rodin. Starting in 1864, Lhermitte showed drawings at the Salon (the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris) and spent his early career as an illustrator.
In 1874, he won a third-class medal at the Salon for The Harvest, which was purchased by the state and is now owned by the Musée des Beaux-Arts, in Carcassonne, France. This means, in 1874 Lhermitte was an insider with the art-world insiders.
A the same time that Lhermitte is winning medals for his work at the Salon, 1874 was the same year a number of French artists organized the first Impressionist exhibition in protest against the never-changing standards of that French Salon.
Clearly, Lhermitte followed the traditional path of a French artist, unlike the Impressionists. He continues to show at the Salon through his long career. In fact, Haymaking Time was Lhermitte's entry into the French Salon of 1897 during the height of his popularity.
(Just to give you a sense of how popular Lhermitte was in the late 19th century, our Museum's Haymaking Time was purchased by American industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick. Photographs from the Frick family archives show that the painting hung in a place of honor in the dining room of Clayton, Frick's home in Pittsburgh. Haymaking Time, which still has its original frame, eventually entered the collection of a Wisconsin family.)
Also, how would you describe Lhermitte's artistic style? Perhaps surprisingly, the brushwork and coloring used in Haymaking Time resembles the paintings of the Impressionists around 1900. As you can see in the detail at right, he is clearly looking at Impressionist artists, but his technique is more conservative and he doesn't experiment much with subject matter or materials. He's looking for popular appeal in order to sell paintings, so he's playing it safe.
In 1879, Edgar Degas noted in a sketchbook that he intended to ask Lhermitte to exhibit with the Impressionists, but Lhermitte never participated in any of their shows. So although Lhermitte is close to a number of the Impressionists, he doesn't identify with them.
One important distinction between Lhermitte and the Impressionists is that he did not paint en plein air (in the open air). He continued the tradition of sketching studies outdoors, then composing a thoroughly planned work in the studio.
Then, there is the subject matter of the painting: a farmer's family at work in the field, gathering hay into ricks. Lhermitte used this subject throughout his entire career. In fact, Van Gogh even called Lhermitte "Millet the Second," after the great French Realist painter Jean-François Millet (French, 1814—1875) who was fond of field scenes. Two of Millet's most famous paintings are of similar subjects, The Angelus and The Gleaners, both in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
Rural life was a popular subject matter of the Realists, who portrayed rural life with the dignity and seriousness of historical and religious painting. Of course, one could argue this was a harmonious ideal that did not reflect the true hardships of the people. The Realists may not have been real at all.
Although artist interested in Realism used this subject matter, it didn't mean that more revolutionary Impressionists painters also didn't explore those subjects. The most notable example is Camille Pissarro, who is featured prominently in Impressionism: Masterworks on Paper.
Just to make it even more complex, Lhermitte's long career meant that he continued to exhibit into the 20th century. He never really changed his style or the subject matter that gave him financial success, and this made him seem like a relic from another era compared to artists such as Gauguin, Van Gogh, and the Fauvists who were really doing revolutionary things. Many of his late paintings were criticized as being sentimental.
This Impressionistic painter of the subject matter of Realism, did, however, influence those artists who took up Social Realism. In contrast to the heroic portrayal of the rural life in the 19th century, the Social Realists brought to the forefront the everyday conditions of the working classes and the poor in order to criticize the policies and social expectations that cause them. This peaked in the United States during the Great Depression with photographers such as Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans.
Consequently, although Haymaking Time looks like a straightforward artwork, it gives great insight into the problems of these "isms" and art movements at the turn of the 20th century. After you visit Impressionism: Masterworks on Paper, check out this important—and beautiful—painting in the permanent collection gallery. It hangs in Gallery #11 with other works of Impressionism.
NOTE: As a bonus, this recent acquisition allows for a fascinating look at the conservation process, because the painting is on display between cleaning sessions. The original varnish, which is discolored from dirt and age, is removed in order to reveal the bright colors that the artist intended. You can see this above in the areas that appear "yellowed".


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Huberman and the divine: concert reviews by Neville Cardus
Huberman and the divine: concert reviews by Neville Cardus
In the last few weeks I have examined the subject of the perception of the divine in performances of Huberman as reflected from reviews by Max Brod and Edmondo De Amicis, as well as admiration letters from various listeners to the violinist. The reviews by Max Bord and Edmondo De Amicis were written by literary figures. In the following posts I will study reviews that appeared in various newspapers and were written by other music critics. This post will focus mainly on two reviews by the Neville Cardus.
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Research & Analysis by Sophie Mitra
The Reservation Wages of Social Security Disability Insurance Beneficiaries
from Social Security Bulletin, Vol. 67, No. 4 (released May 2008)
Using the New Beneficiary Data System, this article examines the reservation wages of a sample of Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) beneficiaries with work capabilities. It analyzes the magnitude of the reservation wages of DI beneficiaries compared to the last wage earned and to benefit amounts. In addition, the article discusses the determinants of reservation wages for DI beneficiaries.


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June 26, 2007
Cuisine: Asian, Eclectic & International, Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia 19106
Btwn S 3rd St & S 4th St
Phone: 215-574-9440
Website: http://www.buddakan.com/
Appetizer: Crispy Calamari Salad ($9)
Entree I: Grilled Teriyaki Salmon – served with stir fried long beans, cream cheese and arugula sushi rolls ($25)
Entree II: Asian Barbeque Pork – grilled tenderloin with Chinese broccoli and giant panko crusted onion rings ($26)
Dessert I: "Dip Sum" Doughnuts – five spice sugar doughnuts, blackberry jam, chocolate sauce, gingered cream cheese ($9)
Dessert II: Banana Tower – rum glazed bananas, caramel cream in a cookie tower ($9)
Philly diners either love or hate Steven Starr, but there's no denying that he is an influential player in the city's food scene. I have always been an enthusiast of Starr's restaurants and believe that his venues add value and variety to the dining landscape.
I once read that Starr built his empire around booze and babes, but for a gal who hardly ever drinks and is happily smooching one Astronomer, I enjoy his joints for a simpler reason—Starr and his minions crank out some really good eats. Striped Bass, Alma de Cuba, and Morimoto are all stellar, but Buddakan remains my favorite through and through.
For my last supper in the City of Brotherly love, The Astronomer and I headed to Old City to pay the obnoxious, glowing Buddha one last visit. For a Tuesday evening, the restaurant was packed and loud. In fact, the main dining room was so noisy that we requested a different table from our original seating. We were ultimately placed upstairs in a table next to the one we sat at on New Year's Eve (!), which made conversation easier on the pipes.
Buddakan's entrees and desserts have always been right on point, but their appetizers tend to leave me dissatisfied. We asked our waiter for a recommendation and he suggested we try the Crispy Calamari Salad. A small order of the salad was humongous and composed of five different types of greens including Napa cabbage, bok choy, and watercress. The salad was topped with a sweet miso dressing that complemented the greens and calamari wonderfully. The salad was cool, refreshing, and a great start to our dinner.
For our entrees, The Astronomer and I ordered our two favorite dishes, the Grilled Teriyaki Salmon and Asian Barbecue Pork. I requested the salmon be prepared rare and it came out just as I asked, which kept the meat tender yet flakey. The cream cheese and arugula sushi rolls were amazing (as always) and were my favorite part of the dish. Although the combination of ingredients inside the sushi may sound a bit strange, trust me when I say that the flavors really meld nicely together.
The pork dish was also delectable, especially the gigantic panko crusted onion rings. The pork tenderloin was thinly sliced, served in a hoisin based sauce, and arranged beautifully on the platter. The meat was moist and paired well with the sautéed Chinese broccoli. The Astronomer loves eating his greens when they're covered in a delicious glaze.
For dessert we each ordered our own delight because The Astronomer dislikes bananas and I had to have a Banana Tower. I enjoyed a Banana Tower once prior with my brother but haven't ordered it for a long while due to The Astronomer's aversion. While I would normally insist on splitting dessert, since it was our final dinner in the city, splurging on two was totally acceptable.
The Tower combines two of my favorite ingredients—bananas and caramel—in a thick and buttery cookie. I enjoyed demolishing the cookie Tower and coupling it with the caramel pudding and ripe bananas. It's amazingly easy to finish a dessert solo when it's this divine.
The Astronomer enjoyed his donuts thoroughly and had a look of utter bliss on his face as he ate them. The donuts appeared to be a lot bigger than the ones served in the past, but The Astronomer managed to finish them with ease. The blackberry and ginger cream cheese were his favorite accompaniments.
Our dinner at Buddakan was unbelievably marvelous and provided the perfect ending to our Philadelphia adventure. Peace, Philly.


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They may sleep in the park, but they eat like kings.
Hundreds of grimy protesters laying siege to Wall Street and stuffed into the now-smelly Zuccotti Park dine each night on gourmet meals prepared by a former hotel chef using only the finest organic ingredients.
"We're running a five-star restaurant down there,'' crowed Eric Smith, 38, the ex-le Chef de Tournant at the Sheraton in Midtown, who works out of a soup kitchen in East New York, Brooklyn, churning out the meals for more than 1,000 protesters every day.
"The other day, we made some wonderful salmon cakes with dill sauce and some quinoa salad and a wonderful tomato salad with fennel and red onion,'' he said.
"We use organic, grass-fed meats, and the other day, we made a wonderful fried rice and root vegetables and all kinds of soup."
So last night, for example, while your family of four may have been forced to resort to Hamburger Helper, thanks to Smith's culinary magic, hordes of Occupy Wall Street protesters instead feasted on organic chicken, spaghetti Bolognese, roasted beet and sheep's milk-cheese salad and wild heirloom potatoes.
Most of the produce, grass-fed meat and organic chicken is donated from small organic farms upstate, including Northland Sheep Dairy, West Haven Farm and Wide Awake Bakery in Ithaca, and several farms in Connecticut and Vermont.
When food is ready for the protesters, a driver collects crates from each of the cooperative farms and drives to New York City with a truckload of goodies.
Smith, a 20-year culinary veteran, said he used to oversee banquets that fed more than 1,000 at a luxurious hotel — until he was laid off last year.
He has since turned to catering and teaching to pay the bills, but volunteered at the protests.
At the beginning, the group did much of its cooking in people's homes.
"Then, we had the '99 percent' march on the Brooklyn Bridge, and there were so many people after that it wasn't realistic to cook in private homes anymore," said Heather Squire, 31, an unemployed, off-site kitchen coordinator from Williamsburg.
"We knew we needed to increase our capacity," she said. "We were reaching out to realtors, church groups, and anyone else we could find to lease space."
Then, last Wednesday, Pastor Leo Karl, of Overcoming Love Ministries, an East New York soup kitchen, entered the picture, and offered his space for food preparation, organizers said.
"I support their needs, because I support anyone who has needs in New York,'' Karl told The Post. "It's a five-star soup kitchen."
On Saturdays, when the protester ranks swell, up to 12 cooks stir the pots.
A driver then picks up the meals, and the food is served by 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
"It was so exciting that right at this moment of all this anxiety about how we're going to feed all these people, someone stepped up to help," Squire said.
"I couldn't even believe how everything fell into place."


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Three Faces of Rome
From the January/February 2010 issue of National Geographic Traveler
Few cities make it easier to go local than Rome, with its trove of distinct quarters. Our author scouts out three neighborhoods, staying in lodgings—from luxe to basic—typical of each. His favorite? Read on.
It's midnight—the church bell just rang. The moon is a day past full. I am eating gelato while sitting on the steps of the fountain in the middle of Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere in Rome. I'm between a drunk and a young couple kissing with gusto. Hundreds of other people are buzzing around me. I am deep into an experiment that is turning out to be a pretty good idea.
I've visited Rome before. I've stayed at high-end hotels, at family-run pensioni, and in private apartments, and in each instance I've gotten a different feeling for the city. But this time I've decided to combine all three types of lodging in one trip. I will start out living in opulence, ratchet down to living reasonably, and proceed to living cheaply—in three very distinct neighborhoods. I want to see how different locations and accommodations affect my experience. I've relieved myself of the obligation to see anything in particular; I'm here to discover the rhythms and quirks of each neighborhood, and maybe a few of its secrets.
So I start at the top.
"Welcome sir," says the well-tanned man behind the counter. Then he squints. "Or should I say…welcome back. I think so. No?"
Does he remember me from ten years earlier? "I'm good with faces," Emanuele Minuz says, reading my mind and smiling. Arriving at a grand hotel is one of the more pleasurable sensations in travel. And when one is not only welcomed but received, the feeling touches something primal.
The Hotel Hassler is among the world's great addresses. Trends come and go, but the Hassler abides. I couldn't ask for a softer landing. Step out through the revolving door, however, and it's a different world. The famed Spanish Steps, all 136 of them, tumble down from the Hassler into the chaos below in Piazza di Spagna. Designed by an Italian, paid for by the French, and named for the nearby Spanish Embassy, these marble stairs are a meeting place for Italians and tourists alike, part Prada, part fanny-pack—a singular spot both thrilling and enervating, often simultaneously.
It doesn't take me long to seek refuge in the historic Antico Caffè Greco, on Via Condotti. All hued walls, marble-topped tables, and pastoral paintings beneath arched doorways and tinted mirrors, this café in its time was the stomping ground of writers like Goethe and Stendhal and Byron, and it still captivates. Yes, my hotel is sumptuous, but I only feel myself arrived in Rome once I enter the Greco. It's a place I always return to, sometimes taking a table, sometimes pounding an espresso at the bar with the locals for a quarter of the price.
It's safe to say that things in the neighborhood have changed a good deal since poet John Keats died in a residence beside the Spanish Steps in 1821. His former home is now the Keats-Shelley House, a discreet shrine to the Romantics. From his bedroom in the small, lightly visited museum, the poet, dying of consumption, gazed out on flocks of goats and the workshops of engravers and mosaic makers. Today, from the very same window, I peer out on Dior and Yves Saint Laurent stores, and at a shaved-headed man posing for a photo as he dunks himself into Pietro Bernini's boat-shaped fountain.
Safely back in the refined ambience of the Hassler's rooftop restaurant, I absently drink in my view over Rome as the sun sets behind the Vatican. Savoring my seaweed fritter in applesauce and caviar, I'm finding it difficult to imagine wanting much more out of life. But by my third dessert course I am ready again to rub a little elbow with the man on the street. And rub you do at the Fontana di Trevi. Swarming at all hours, Rome's largest and most famous fountain can seem like a crass and sweaty chore of obligation for visitors. Come here at night, however, and the experience transforms into a sensuous delight—a real pleasure of shared community.
I find a spot beside two people eating ice cream, one very young, one very old, both content. Lovers in different shapes and sizes thrust cameras at me to take their photos. I hear Italian and English, of course, and Korean, Portuguese, German, and Spanish. No one seems a stranger. There is a playful confidence in the crowd. Sculptor Nicola Salvi's monumental depiction of the chariot of the Greek god Oceanus being led by seahorses reined by brawny Tritons is a place to celebrate life—Roman life. Eventually everyone heads to the fountain's edge, turns, pauses, and in a moment of vulnerability that makes equals of all, tosses a coin over a shoulder to ensure a return trip to Rome.
My late-night walk back through cobbled streets soon finds me on a quiet block, experiencing one of those rare moments of tranquility only possible in a bustling city waiting to inhale again. Even at this late hour there is someone to hold the door for me at the Hassler. I find myself wishing he were home asleep—and from the look on his face, so does he.
While my time at the Hassler is lush, it offers only a veiled experience of Rome. My whims are indulged, but I find that whenever I leave the hotel, I do so with the tentativeness of an over-attended child. Eventually I rebel against my surroundings. Like an adolescent going off to college, I tromp down the Spanish Steps and make my way along Via Condotti to Rome's centro storico—historic center—where I take up residence in the 13-room Hotel Teatro di Pompeo, a family-run pensione at 8 Largo del Pallaro.
As I enter the two-person elevator, hands full, Paolo, the man at the desk, leaps around the counter, grabs an umbrella from its stand, and with Zorro-like precision jabs—just inches from my chin—the number "3" on the elevator panel. The door snaps shut. "Grazie," I shout.
A muffled "Prego" wafts back through the ascending elevator door. The Hassler is a thing of the past.
My room is a garret with a dark beamed ceiling. The view from my single window is of the fading brown facade of a building across the triangular piazza, its window-sills overflowing with sunburned geraniums. I watch an old man in a T-shirt lean out to open his shutters. The vista is a far cry from that of my mansion on the hill, but it is one in which I can locate myself. Its detail and human scale are both comprehensible and comforting. I feel myself relax.
The centro storico was the core of renaissance and baroque Rome. Its architecture owes much to rival 17th-century architects and sculptors Gian Lorenzo Bernini—who designed the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers on Piazza Navona—and Francesco Borromini, whose masterworks include the Church of Saint Agnes in Agone, also on Piazza Navona. The streets here are narrower and run at more random angles than the well-ordered avenues by the Spanish Steps. I ease into a routine that gives me more of a connection to place than when I was swaddled in luxury above the Spanish Steps.
Each morning I buy fruit from the same vendor, settle into the same café on quiet Piazza Farnese, and watch a grown son meet his mother at the table beside me for coffee. They arrive from different directions. She is as well turned out as he is unkempt. She sips cappuccino while he gulps an espresso. He tells her of his troubles, she nods and shrugs. Eventually they rise. He stoops to kiss her cheek, and they part, each returning from where they came. It's a variation on a scene I see throughout Rome, and one so telling about Italians.
Among the things that help anchor us in a neighborhood are local landmarks, and our ever-changing, never-changing relation to them. Buildings or parks we relate to or ignore on a daily basis become our touchstones, our points of familiarity and departure. It doesn't hurt that in Rome you rarely have to go far to see a "greatest hit." The landmark in the historic center that I keep returning to, admiring and passing and admiring again—often several times a day—is the 2,000-year-old Pantheon. A circular building with a columned portico, the Pantheon has survived from ancient times (thanks in part to being consecrated as a church in the 7th century, ensuring Christian upkeep). Michelangelo came to study its dome and oculus—the eye-like hole in the dome—before designing the cupola of St. Peter's Basilica.
By living locally, I experience the Pantheon throughout the day: in the still, early morning, during afternoons when it is burdened by heavy foot traffic, and in the evening, when its romance has returned. A relationship begins to form that penetrates in a way no single visit, no matter how thrilling, can approach.
I enter into a relationship of a very different sort with an establishment next to my pensione. Trattoria der Pallaro is the localest of local haunts. From her small kitchen, Paola Fazi has been turning out meals for 46 years. A squat woman in a blue house dress under a well-worn apron, Fazi is an Italian mamma's mamma. She wears her long black-and-silver hair pulled into a bun, which she wraps with a second apron, folded and tied around her head like a crown.
Der Pallaro has no menu. You eat what Fazi is making—and whatever it is on that particular day, she's making a lot of it. With deep-set eyes and an aquiline nose, she patrols her sidewalk tables with authority. I dare not leave one zito uneaten. When she stops by my table and sees I've cleaned my plate, she puts her arm heavily upon my shoulder. With the fear of a second-grader, I look up. Deep black rings pool under her eyes. She nods, slowly. I stop breathing. Then she unleashes a wicked smile. I exhale and lean my head upon her breast.
It turns out that der Pallaro is more than a local eatery turning out cucina rustica. History, or so Fazi confides, was made on this very spot. As I take my leave, she grabs my arm and pulls me in close. I am both frightened by her attention and proud to have won her affection.
"Julius Caesar, conosci?"
"Well, not personally, but, of course."
"É morto qui. He died right here."
"Here? Where we're standing?"
"Si, morto." Her voice is hushed, her eyes narrow. "Under the kitchen." It's not a fact I can confirm easily, but I'd never be one to doubt mamma. Perhaps Caesar didn't finish his ziti.
Life in my small top-floor room is entirely pleasurable, but one morning I grab my bag and walk out. Time to go. A final espresso at my café on Piazza Farnese, and I head down to the Tiber River and cross the pedestrians-only Ponte Sisto. The bridge is empty, save for an elderly couple strolling in the other direction holding hands. The Vatican is visible to my right.
When I step off I'm in the working-class quarter of Trastevere, which wasn't originally part of the city. Long since swallowed up, it has transformed into a melting pot for artists and immigrants as well as workers. It's a neighborhood I first visited 20 years ago and holds sweet remembrances. I've longed to return.
This time I'm doing it like a real local, taking up residence in an apartment. After a few wrong turns down craggy lanes too narrow for the passage of any car worth caring about, I slip a skeleton key in a door, climb a flight of stairs, turn another key, and swing open the shutters. I'm home. Instantly, I experience a sense of freedom that I relish, one that allows me to feel most myself. Over the days, each time I step out my new front door and hit the street I'm struck with the thrill of possibility, a thrill I always seek—and seem to find most often in travel.
There are no famous guidebook sights that need to be seen in Trastevere; it is a neighborhood for living in. Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere centers this new world, as the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon did in my two previous neighborhoods. From my new haunt, Caffè di Marzio, I admire the fading mosaic on the Romanesque facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria. The mosaic is an image that has lived in my memory for two decades. As I stare up at it while sipping my first espresso, I think what a long and twisting trip through the years it's been to get back here. There are times when travel helps us see just how lucky we are. I can't get the grin off my face.
In Trastevere my world becomes small in a way that delights me. Here details of life I rarely allow myself to focus on back home reveal a pattern of human behavior that connects me to the broader world. I find identification with nearly all, no matter how unlikely. Early in the morning, with no one yet loitering by the square's fountain,I watch a priest with a briefcase and a nun clutching a folded copy of the Repubblica newspaper cross paths without acknowledging each other. Next, a woman wearing a purple dress and sporting a pronounced black eye sneaks by on a Vespa. I spot an elderly man at a table near mine savoring a bowl of vanilla ice cream for breakfast. I look at him and hope that my children will do the same themselves when they reach his age.
A block away, en route to my apartment, I pass the Museo di Roma in Trastevere, a city museum in a converted monastery. One flight up is a temporary exhibit of a late 19th-century Roman painter named Ettore Roesler Franz. Given Rome's extraordinary collection of renaissance and baroque art, it seems a little odd to be looking at water-colors of Roman street life in the 1800s—or it would be, were I able to see them clearly. But the place is pretty dark. In fact, the lights are out. Eventually, the guard realizes she has company—I'm this morning's only visitor—and she hunts for the switch.
If these paintings were anywhere but Rome, they would be getting a lot more attention. Intimate and detailed, they capture scenes from a life not dissimilar to the one I'm living in Trastevere—simple, joyful. I feel a tingle of discovery as I wander from one deserted gallery to the next. I doubt Ettore Roesler Franz ever had a more admiring public.
Later I take an apperitivo at the very working-class Bar San Callisto. People are smoking, children orbiting. A few feet away, half a dozen day laborers cluster around a small table between parked cars to play a spirited game of Trumps. Half a dozen others hover close by, watching the cards snap down. It's a long way from my posh days by the Spanish Steps.
It seems I've lived three lives while on this journey in Rome. The trip has proven to be not only an exploration of place, but, like all worthwhile travel, an illumination of self. Only by experience did I learn that the attention and fantasy fulfillment the Hassler provided would give way eventually to a feeling of want. That the lowering of my sights at the family pensione would inspire a desire for investment in place. That crossing the Tiber River to independence would cause me to discover a sense of connection and simplicity I strive for, in both travel and life.
Now, in the midnight hour in Trastevere's Piazza di Santa Maria, hundreds of people are milling around. Nothing special is taking place, no one has anywhere special to go. Like me, they're content to just linger. I'm at home in the crowd, grateful to be part of it. I finish my gelato and push off from my seat at the fountain, making my way through the throng and off the piazza. I consider turning back and giving the setting one last look, but I keep walking. I turn down my street, rummage in my pocket, pull my skeleton key out, and snap open the lock.
Intelligent Travel: Rome, Italy
Entry requirements: U.S. citizens need a valid passport to enter Italy. Time Rome is five or six hours ahead of U.S. eastern standard time, depending on daylight savings. Currency The euro; for the current exchange rate, visit www.oanda.com. Phone calls To telephone Rome from the U.S., dial the international access code 011, the country code 39, the local code 06, and the number.
Antico Caffè Greco 86 Via Condotti; www.anticocaffegreco.eu.
Bar San Callisto 9 Piazza San Callisto.
Bartolucci Store 96/98 Via dei Pastini; www.bartolucci.com/Default.aspx.
Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere; .
Caffè di Marzio 15 Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Hotel Hassler 6 Piazza Trinità dei Monti; www.hotelhassler.com. Rates for a double room start at 350 euros ($520).
Hotel Teatro di Pompeo 8 Largo del Pallaro; www.hotelteatrodipompeo.it. Rates for a double room start at 180 euros ($270). Rates for a double room start at 180 euros ($270).
Keats-Shelley House 26 Piazza di Spagna; www.keats-shelley-house.org.
Museo di Roma in Trastevere 1B Piazza San Egidio; http://en.museodiromaintrastevere.it.
- Nat Geo Expeditions
Pantheon Piazza della Rotonda.
Trattoria der Pallaro 15 Largo del Pallaro. Fixed menu at a fixed price.
Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) Between Via della Stamperia and Via Poli, facing Piazza di Trevi.
Apartment Rentals in Rome
The author located his rental through Rental in Rome, www.rentalinrome.com.
Other agencies that rent out apartments in Rome include:
Best Rent Rome www.bestrentrome.com.
Feel Home in Rome www.feelhomeinrome.com.
Italian Vacation Villas www.villasitalia.com.
Leisure in Rome www.leisureinrome.com.
Roman Homes www.romanhomes.com.
RomeApartHotels www.romeaparthotels.com.
RomePower.com www.romepower.com.
RomeRents www.romerents.com.
Rome Sweet Home www.romesweethome.it.
Rome Tourist Board, 11 Via Parigi; 06-48-8991. Italian Government Tourist Board: www.italiantourism.com.


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TORONTO (AP) — Golden State forward Kevin Durant has an injured right Achilles, a massive blow for the perennial All-Star and two-time NBA Finals MVP who may be three weeks away from free agency and could also be facing a long rehabilitation process.
Warriors general manager Bob Myers was teary when he gave the news after Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. An MRI will be performed Tuesday to determine the severity, but Durant's season is clearly over and his recovery will likely take several months if the Achilles is indeed torn.
"He's one of the most misunderstood people," Myers said. "He's a good teammate, he's a good person, it's not fair. I'm lucky to know him. I don't have all the information on what really the extent of what it all means until we get a MRI, but the people that worked with him and cleared him are good people, they're good people."
Myers said Durant's first injury of this postseason was a calf injury, as the Warriors have insisted throughout. Myers also said that he is willing to accept the blame for the decision to play Durant in Game 5.
Golden State won 106-105, cutting Toronto's lead in the NBA Finals to 3-2.
"I don't believe there's anybody to blame, but I understand in this world and if you have to, you can blame me," Myers said. "I run our basketball operations department. And to tell you something about Kevin Durant, Kevin Durant loves to play basketball, and the people that questioned whether he wanted to get back to this team were wrong."
Durant got hurt on a dribble on the right wing , coming up lame on a crossover move and falling to the floor. He grabbed the back of his leg, appeared to grab below the calf and more toward the Achilles area, and needed help to limp to the bench area and more help to get back to the Warriors' locker room. Warriors forward Andre Iguodala was on Durant's left side as they made the long walk back to the room, with Myers and Stephen Curry in the group immediately behind them.
"It sucks. I feel so bad for him, his camp," Warriors guard Klay Thompson said. "He's going to come back stronger though. That's the kind of fighter he is and I'm going to miss him, man. It's not the same being out there without him."
Durant shouted an expletive as he left the floor, his frustration obvious. He was supposed to be one of the marquee free agents this summer. He may now end up exercising his $31.5 million option to stay with the Warriors, especially if he's going to be sidelined for an extended period.
"I'm hurting deep in the soul right now," Durant wrote on Instagram after the game.
His season is over.
The Warriors' season isn't.
"We do it for Kevin," Thompson said.
Durant had been cleared by the Warriors' medical staff after Game 4, and participated in both a practice session Sunday and a shootaround practice earlier Monday. The Warriors had said throughout his monthlong absence that they did not want him back on the floor until he was right, for fear of a scenario where Durant aggravated the injury and had no chance of returning this season.
Their nightmare came true. And if it really only was a calf injury initially, this was worse.
"It's a bizarre feeling that we all have right now," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. "An incredible win and a horrible loss at the same time."
Durant had 11 points in 12 minutes, making all three of his 3-point attempts. He started and played the first six minutes, then had the lower leg wrapped with a heating pad to keep it loose before he returned about three minutes later.
"He gave us what he had," Curry said. "He went out there and sacrificed his body."
When the injury happened, a number of NBA players reacted on Twitter quickly — both to the injury, and to the sound of some Toronto fans cheering when Durant got hurt.
"Why are they cheering for his injury? Come on man," Philadelphia center Joel Embiid wrote.
Added Washington's Bobby Portis: "Raptors fans can't cheer for a player getting hurt. That's lame."
Many others just sent best wishes, including Miami's Kelly Olynyk, Cleveland's Kevin Love and Atlanta's Trae Young. And some Raptors players, including Kyle Lowry, urged those fans who were cheering the sight of Durant limping to stop.
"I don't think the fans knew the significance of the injury," Lowry said.
The Warriors entered the night trailing the Raptors 3-1 in the title series — meaning their hopes of a third consecutive NBA championship remain on the brink now. Durant had not played since straining a calf muscle in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against Houston, and the team hoped his presence would be a boost.
"The skill, obviously, is undeniable and he's a guy who can get a shot off anytime he wants," Kerr said earlier Monday. "He's been in similar situations with us where he's had long layoffs. He's Kevin Durant. If we have him out there, he'll be a threat."
He won't be out there again this season.
"I just feel so bad for him," Curry said. "Nobody should have to go through something like that."
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Facebook: I See Stars As promised, both I See Stars and their label Sumerian Records have issued official statements regarding the band's ousting from the Falling in Reverse -led 'The Thug in Me Is You' tour . The news went public late Friday, with singer Ronnie Radke issuing a statement that he had the band removed from the tour. Radke stated that he had worked hard to maintain his sobriety and after learning of the group's drug bust this summer shortly after the tour was announced, he attempted to get them removed from the bill. The singer stated that he was persuaded to give the band a second chance by their management, but that things were not working out on the tour with the band being late and unprofessional. I See Stars initially posted that the reasons given by Radke were far from the truth and that they would reveal the real truth in statements issued shortly. I See Stars' statement reads as follows: 'All it takes is a spark to ignite my bad intentions.' – Ronnie Radke/Falling In Reverse Here is the truth: Months ago before "The Thug In Me Is You" tour started, a cop found marijuana in our van. We were arrested. As a result, Ronnie said we were kicked off the upcoming tour. All the shows on the tour were already on sale with our name being advertised, so we didn't think it was fair to the fans or to ourselves to not be able to go play where people were expecting us. We offered Ronnie to play the shows for free so he could keep our pay every night of the entire tour as long as we could still keep our commitment to the fans, i.e. the people who are the reason any of this is even possible. Ronnie said OK and allowed us back on the tour but said that we would have to sign paperwork saying we would not tell anyone that we weren't getting paid to be on the tour. The venues and the fans were both not allowed to know the truth, because Ronnie knew it would make him look really bad to the world. The fact that money changed Ronnie's mind about kicking us off the tour just goes to show his lack of integrity. If he was really that concerned or fundamentally against that we got caught with a little weed, then the extra cash in his pocket wouldn't have changed his decision. Because Sumerian Records was willing to give us a serious amount of financial tour support, we were still able to hit the road without getting paid. However we would quickly find out that us agreeing to Ronnie's ridiculous terms of silence and playing for free were simply not good enough for him. He resulted to threatening violence against Zach in Grand Rapids because "he didn't like his stupid f'n face" and then the next night in our hometown of Detroit kicked us off the tour. His 47-year old tour manager then physically assaulted our tour manager and the FIR camp once again resorted to violent behavior. Ronnie would later that night throw fans out who paid to get in to the show because they are chanting another band's name and make fun of their physical attributes in front of everyone. That is the act of a true coward. We have been lucky enough to to tour with a lot of great bands like Parkway Drive, Suicide Silence, Asking Alexandria, Trivium, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember, Stick To Your Guns, Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive and others … and never had a problem. We want to thank Enter Shikari, LetLive, Matt Toka and all the other members of Falling In Reverse besides Ronnie for being great people and a true pleasure to tour with. We are sorry to all the fans out there who were expecting to see us. We'll be back as soon as we can. – I See Stars In addition to the band, Sumerian Records offered their own statement on the tour troubles. Their statement read: There is nothing cool, rock & roll, punk rock, or admirable about treating your peers or fans like they are pieces of garbage. Ronnie Radke is not a good human being. It's one thing to love someone's music, but do not love someone as an individual for who they are not. We do not think it is a coincidence this is the same guy who was arrested for the horrible, violent things you can read about in the links below. He cares about no one but himself and he has reminded us all of this. His latest tweet "people at our shows come to see us everything else is irrelevant. Nuff said," is his way of telling all the other bands he tours with that they don't matter. Why any artist would throw that type of negativity and disrespect out is something we will never understand. This scene is supposed to be about compassion and understanding. Ronnie is rotten. Out of respect for the industry professionals involved in this debacle, we will not be publicly disclosing any legal documents on the Internet. We can confirm that Ronnie kicked the band off the tour but allowed them back on after they forfeited their pay. We can confirm that they were being forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement regarding this in order to stay on the tour. We can confirm that I See Stars were not kicked off yesterday in Detroit because of anything to do with drugs. It was because a grown man was throwing a temper tantrum who claims to be "rock & roll" but is actually worse than a neurotic pop-star diva with a God complex. Just because you no longer do drugs doesn't mean you are no longer a horrible human being. Ronnie now abuses people instead of substances." – Sumerian Records The statement concluded with links to Radke's past transgressions with battery and domestic abuse , a racist joke he told on Twitter and his recent arrest for throwing microphone stands into the audience that injured fans at a show. After both I See Stars and Sumerian Records released their statements, Falling in Reverse's Ronnie Radke followed with another one of his own. He stated (via Alter The Press ): Ladies and gentlemen, lend me your ears, why do we immediately assume that what we read on the Internet is the whole truth? Does it not make us guilty in ourselves to assume and accuse another for what you read? Did it ever occur to anyone that maybe some people make things up to get attention drawn to them for a moment of spotlight or fame? Maybe the person you are accusing and bashing hateful things towards and putting so much time and effort into something that you have no idea about much less should even care about is false? Would it be wrong of you to tell that person how terrible they are? For what? A moment of recognition by the one you "hate" so much? Before I ever assume something about someone I make sure I meet that person before I hate them. We all should be ashamed of ourselves. we are filthy creatures. [button href="http://loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-talk-warped-tour-workout-routine-travel-essentials-more/" title="Next: Falling in Reverse Discuss Workout Routine + Travel Essentials" align="center"]
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Looking into the New Year, the majority of FortisBC customers will see an overall decrease to their natural gas bill.
In a statement released Wednesday, the energy company said the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved the rate changes, which will take effect Jan. 1.
Good news for @FortisBC customers in 2018. Annual natural gas rates to decrease for res. customers by region:
– #LowerMainland, #Kootenays #Interior: 6% ( ~ $45)
– #VancouverIsland: 15% (~ $85)
– #Whistler: 23% (~ $245)
– #FortNelson: 2% (~20)
* no change to electricity rates
— Ashley Wadhwani (@ashwadhwani) December 13, 2017
The rate changes, impacting the Lower Mainland, Kootenays, Interior and Vancouver Island regions of the province, are part of a three-year phase for a plan that will see all customers pay the similar rates regardless of where they live in B.C.
The utilities commission also approved FortisBC's request to keep the 2017 electric rates in effect as interim rates until a decision on permanent 2018 rates is approved, which means customers will see no change to their electricity rates on Jan. 1.
An electric rate increase of 0.17 per cent for next year is currently under regulatory review.
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Be the Envy of Your Classmates with This 'Allergic to Algebra' Shirt For Girls
JCPenney may have recently yanked a T-shirt from their shelves bearing the slogan, "I'm too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me" — but thanks to Forever 21, girls still have bold, anti-learning fashion options in time for the new school year!
Maybe the "21" in Forever 21 stands for U.S. students' test score percentiles. [Forever 21 via Reddit, screengrab via Forever 21]


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About Singapore
While the earliest known historical records of Singapore are shrouded in the mists of time, a third century Chinese account describes it as "Pu-luo-chung", or the "island at the end of a peninsula". Later, the city was known as Temasek ("Sea Town"), when the first settlements were established from AD 1298-1299.
During the 14th century, this small but strategically located island earned a new name. According to the legend, Sang Nila Utama, a Prince from Palembang (the capital of Srivijaya), was out on a hunting trip when he caught sight of an animal he had never seen before. Taking it to be a good sign, he founded a city where the animal had been spotted, naming it "The Lion City" or Singapura, from the Sanskrit words "simha" (lion) and "pura" (city).
At this time, the city was then ruled by the five kings of ancient Singapura. Located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, the natural meeting point of sea routes, the city served as a flourishing trading post for a wide variety of sea crafts, from Chinese junks, Indian vessels, Arab dhows and Portuguese battleships to Buginese schooners.
The next important period in the history of Singapore was during the 19th century, when modern Singapore was founded. At this time, Singapore was already an up and coming trading post along the Malacca Straits, and Britain realised the need for a port of call in the region. British traders needed a strategic venue to refresh and protect the merchant fleet of the growing empire, as well as forestall any advance made by the Dutch in the region.
The then Lieutenant-Governor of Bencoolen (now Bengkulu) in Sumatra, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore on 29 January 1819, after a survey of the neighbouring islands. Recognising the immense potential of the swamp covered island, he helped negotiate a treaty with the local rulers, establishing Singapore as a trading station. Soon, the island's policy of free trade attracted merchants from all over Asia and from as far away as the US and the Middle East.
In 1832, Singapore became the centre of government for the Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca and Singapore. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 and the advent of the telegraph and steamship, Singapore's importance as a centre of the expanding trade between the East and West increased tremendously. By 1860, the thriving country had a population that had grown from a mere 150 in 1819 to 80,792, comprising mainly Chinese, Indians and Malays.
But the peace and prosperity of the country suffered a major blow during World War II, when it was attacked by the Japanese aircrafts on 8 December 1941. Once regarded as an impregnable fortress, Singapore fell under the Japanese invasion on 15 February 1942. It remained occupied by the Japanese for the next three and half years, a time marked by great oppression and an immense loss of lives.
When the Japanese surrendered in 1945, the island was handed over to the British Military Administration, which remained in power until the dissolve of the Straits Settlement comprising Penang, Melaka and Singapore. In March 1946, Singapore became a Crown Colony.
In 1959, the growth of nationalism led to self-government, and the country's first general election. The People's Action Party (PAP) won a majority of 43 seats and Lee Kuan Yew became the first prime minister of Singapore. In 1961, Singapore joined Malaya and merged with the Federation of Malaya, Sarawak and North Borneo to form Malaysia in 1963. However, the merger proved unsuccessful, and less than two years later on 9 August 1965, Singapore left Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign democratic nation. On 22 December that year, Singapore finally became an independent republic.
Today, you can experience Singapore's rich historical heritage by visiting many of the national monuments, museums and memorials located around the city. On your trip here, remember to take a walk along one of the many heritage trails or visit the well-known landmarks for a complete Singapore journey.
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West Maroon Pass, Photo Gallery, Aspen - Snowmass, Colorado
West Maroon Pass
Aspen - Snowmass
West Maroon Pass (12,465') is located 6.45 miles from Maroon Lake in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. It's the most commonly used route for thru-hikers between Aspen and Crested Butte, and the first encountered when traveling clockwise on the 4-Pass Loop. The West Maroon Creek Trail rises steadily past Crater Lake and the Maroon Bells into the upper valley, where grades steepen through vast alpine meadows up the west valley wall to the pass.
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West Maroon Pass is one of 9 passes over 12,000' in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
Crater Lake formed as glaciers retreated and left flat areas in the valley (glacial benching) that collected water
Looking west down the East Fork drainage on the Crested Butte side of West Maroon Pass
Sunflowers are in the genus Helianthus, which comprises the Greek word 'Helios' (sun), and 'Anthos' (flower)
The West Maroon Creek Trail rises gradually through treeline into the upper valley, where grades steepen up to the pass
Bears are active in the Maroon Bells area, and some - like this bear - have become habituated to people and a nuisance to campers
The West Maroon Creek Trail climbs over 900' in the last mile on a narrow trail etched in the west valley wall to the pass
Glacial retreat carved the large U-shaped valleys we see today across the Elk Range
Indian Paintbrush belongs to a genus of 200 species of partially or fully parasitic plants that derive nourishment from the roots of other plants
Hikers will enjoy broad alpine meadows between steep intervals in the upper valley
Long spurs between the sepals of Columbine contain nectar, which attract butterflies and long tongued bees
Red hues in the rock come from weathering of hematite, an iron-bearing mineral; color variations can be traced to the source sediment and heat at the time of deposition
There are over 100 miles of established trails in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
Lupine is a flowering perennial plant from the legume family; the seeds are edible, but many species contain alkaloids that are toxic to livestock
The Elk Range is comprised of basement rock with younger Formations above it, a result of tectonic subduction
Monkshood is from the Genus Aconitum, which contains many (potentially highly) toxic species; these flowers should not be handled (and never eaten!)
The trail undulates above Crater Lake with good views over the basin and Maroon Bells above
The trail passes through long stretches of tall willow before emerging in alpine meadows below the pass


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KENTUCKY – Anticipating another "biblical" flood, Kentucky is building an ark for some of its elite citizens.
Under the guise of building a "tourist attraction", the state of Kentucky is preparing for a biblical flood, which state lawmakers anticipate happening by June of 2011.
The state has promised generous tax incentives to a group of entrepreneurs who plan to construct a full-size replica of Noah's ark, load it with animals and the elite members of Kentucky society.
Since Gov. Steven L. Beshear announced the plan on Wednesday, some constitutional experts have raised alarms over whether government backing for an enterprise that promotes religion violates the First Amendment's requirement of separation of church and state. But Mr. Beshear, a Democrat, said the arrangement posed no constitutional problem, and brushed off questions about his stand on creationism.
"The people of Kentucky didn't elect me governor to debate religion," he said at a news conference. "They elected me governor to create jobs and to protect them from biblical earthquakes, hurricanes and floods."
The so-called "theme park" was orginally conceived by the same Christian ministry that built the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky., where dioramas designed to debunk evolution show humans and dinosaurs coexisting peacefully on an earth created by God in six days. The ministry, Answers in Genesis, believes that the earth is only 6,000 years old — a controversial assertion even among many Bible-believing Christians.
Although the Creation Museum has been a target of ridicule by some, it has drawn 1.2 million visitors in its first three years — proving that there is a sizable paying audience for entertainment rooted in a literal interpretation of the Bible.
The audience may be too big. "As soon as word gets out that we have the only ark in America and… when everyone realizes that the second flood is coming… we are going to have a real security problem on our hands," said Governor Beshar. "I've already put in a preliminary notice to the National Guard to protect the ark. We only have room for so many people and… the animals."
The ark is to be built with wooden pegs and timber framing by Amish builders. Animals including giraffes will be kept in pens on board. The Governor has selected the animals that he wants on the ark. "I don't want any cats. I don't think there is a place for cats in the new world," said Governor Beshar.
Kentucky will be using Federal stimulus money to fund the ark. "Finally, there is a good use of government tax dollars," said Senate-Elect Rand Paul of Kentucky.


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It's a hump day, Valentine's! What could be more perfect? Time for a decent spanking, surely? This one comes from my Viking sequel, which I'm currently editing, and we join my protagonists in the middle of a powerful scene…
"Good," he purrs, rubbing the orbs of my ass with his large palm. "Five more lashes, Aurelie," he pronounces, "and these will be to your wet sex directly."
I groan aloud, my only acknowledgement of his verdict before the leather comes crashing down against my exposed lips. The agony is intense and exquisite, shooting through me fast and hard, leaving me ragged with passion. "My Lofðungr, please," I beg, although I have no idea what my plea concerns.
"That is number one," he remarks, his voice full of unrestrained glee. "Count the remaining strokes for me."
"Yes, My Lofðungr," I gasp, already braced for the next.
It comes soon afterwards, striping my core with heat. "Two," I breathe, trying to catch my breath as the pain gives way to my simmering, wet desire.
"Good, little sweeting," he muses, as he lands the next stroke. This is hard and elicits a low, guttural sound from my mouth, and yet still the burgeoning arousal in me grows, pushing the pain to the periphery.
"Three, My Lofðungr," I count, garnering my control from the excitement. This is the tipping point, the moment when the pleasure begins to outstrip the pain, and I bury my face into the cool covers as my body acknowledges it.
The fourth strike hits my throbbing sex, and this time my hips are pushed back waiting for it. The pain does register, but already it is being manipulated into something sweeter. My core is dripping with need at the intensity, and is testament to how I feel about Anders' punishment. I mark the number of the stroke, ready at once for the next – and final – swat. As it lands I want to call out in triumph. Not only have I endured his pronounced sentence, but I have learned to enjoy it.
"Five," I say, fighting to control my fervour.
I hear the sound of the lash hitting the bed beyond us, and the sensation as Anders' fingers dip into my wetness.
"Oh, my love," he murmurs as the extent of my arousal becomes evident to him for the first time. "How you love my lash!"
"Yes," I reply, gasping as he slides two of his large fingers inside me, filling and withdrawing from me in their own sweet, rhythmic way.
"What do you need now, my wilful little girl?" The powerful Viking beneath me shifts, cupping my punished bottom with one hand as he pleasures me with the other.
I moan into the covers, pushing myself onto his digits. "You," I pant. "I need you, My Lofðungr."
The sound of his chuckle washes over me again. "I disagree, Aurelie," he purrs.
His response is unexpected, and I twist my face back to see him. Our eyes connect, his expression thick with sin. "First you must be pleasured to climax, and only once you have found heaven in the indulgence I offer, will I take you."
If you've not already met Anders and Aurelie, then read the beginning of their journey in, The Viking's Conquest.
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Unions rally troops to head off shutdown
NTEU, NFFE urge members to call lawmakers to press passage of budget without stiff cuts.
With the government facing a looming shutdown this Friday, federal labor unions are encouraging employees to contact their representatives in Congress on Tuesday and urge passage of a fiscal 2011 budget -- without severe cuts to agency services.
The National Treasury Employees Union and the National Federation of Federal Employees, which combine to represent 260,000 agency workers, on Monday announced plans for a Federal Employee Call-In Day.
All federal workers, their families and friends are being urged to contact their respective member of Congress on April 5 to voice opposition to a shutdown and to $61 billion in budget cuts passed by the Republican-controlled House. The unions said they would provide participants with a script they could follow for the calls, which are supposed to take place on the employees' free time.
"Our message is that Congress must do its job for federal employees to do their job," NTEU President Colleen Kelley said in a conference call with reporters. "It's as simple as that. I think that phone calls from thousands of federal employees can change the debate on this issue. Federal employees know better than anyone the detrimental impact a government shutdown and unrealistic budget cuts would have on the essential services the American people rely on."
Unless Congress agrees to a budget for the final six months of fiscal 2011, the existing continuing resolution will expire at 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 8, and the government will shut down. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be furloughed, and key services, including food safety inspection and tax preparation, will be dramatically curtailed, the unions said.
During the five-day government shutdown in 1995, Internal Revenue Service employees, including those processing tax returns, were furloughed, NTEU officials said. With two weeks until the April 18 tax deadline, a government shutdown could have dramatic implications for processing returns, Kelley said.
"This is an untenable situation," she said. "It's a distraction for the employees trying to do the work of the government. It's also forcing agencies to put so many actions on hold like hiring and training."
Obama administration officials have repeatedly declined to speculate on which federal employees would be deemed "essential" and be allowed to work during a shutdown.
A government shutdown would be particularly devastating to hundreds of thousands of federal employees -- roughly 85 percent of who live outside Washington -- and their broader communities, said NFFE President William Dougan.
He pointed to the Red River Army Depot in rural East Texas, which serves as the largest and highest-paying employer in that immediate area. Dougan noted furloughs would not only devastate depot employees and their families, but also would have serious impact on nearby supermarkets, restaurants and hardware stores that rely on government workers for much of their business. A shutdown lasting several weeks could lead small businesses to begin laying off workers, or possibly closing their doors altogether.
"The ripple effect of a government shutdown could very easily spread throughout the entire country, given the fragile economic recovery we are experiencing," Dougan said.
While the unions were harshly critical of House Republicans' proposed cuts to agency services, the labor groups also saved some venom for the administration, which has kept them in the dark about their shutdown preparations.
The Office of Management and Budget has refused to allow agencies to release any shutdown guidance spelling out which employees would be allowed to continue working during a shutdown and who would be ordered to stay home, potentially without pay.
When prodded by the unions and the news media, the administration has repeatedly said agency plans are not yet final and not ready to be released. The unions, however, argued that administration officials are playing politics and remaining deliberately secretive, in part because they do not want to engage in a discussion about which employees will be deemed "essential."
"From our perspective, federal employees are being held hostage because these plans are not being made available," Dougan said. "It's disrespectful to keep these folks in limbo until the last minute."
OMB did not respond to a request from Government Executive for comment on Monday about the status of the shutdown plans.
Another key unanswered question is whether furloughed federal employees would be paid during a shutdown, as they were in past stoppages. Congress would have to approve those payments and, given the budget deficit and mood of Tea Party Republicans, Dougan seemed doubtful. "It's a crapshoot," he said. "This issue is still up in the air."
The union has begun collecting the phone numbers of its members to set up a text messaging system in the event of a shutdown. Some federal employees, Kelley speculated, still might be asked to come to work next Monday, even without a budget passage, to initiate an "orderly shutdown."
Last week, another federal labor union, the American Federation of Government Employees, issued detailed guidance to its members, calling for major concessions from the administration in the event of a shutdown. AFGE wants furloughed federal employees to receive retroactive administrative leave, continued health care benefits and the opportunity to seek temporary employment elsewhere. NTEU and NFFE, however, have yet to seek similar concessions.
The NTEU is offering additional information about Tuesday's call-in on its website.
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Located on a hill on the banks of the river Miño, the city of Lugo preserves major remains of its Roman past, among them its ancient wall, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Inside the walls, the city conserves quiet pedestrian streets, wide squares and spacious gardens, where buildings such as the Cathedral, the Archiepiscopal Palace, and the City Hall stand out. But the historic quarter also houses some of the best restaurants in Galicia, where it is possible to sample the excellent fresh meats and fish which have earned Lugo's gastronomy recognized acclaim.
Lugo, located in the interior of the province on the banks of the river Miño, is the Galician provincial capital in which the most significant traces of Roman civilization remain. The greatest example of the city's Roman legacy is its wall. It was built between the 3rd and 4th centuries AD in what was known at the time as Lucus Augusti. This stone construction has managed to survive the passage of the centuries and continues to be the city's most distinctive architectural feature, marking the boundary between the historic quarter and the newer area of urban expansion. The uniqueness of this ancient fortress and its good condition mean it is the only Roman wall declared a World Heritage Site.A good way of seeing the city is precisely by standing atop this imposing construction, some 10 metres high, and strolling along the 2,266 metres of its perimeter. From this position it is possible to admire the historic quarter sheltering below the walls.The cityAny one of the wall's ten gates gives access to an urban network of quiet pedestrian streets flanked by sober granite buildings. Some of the most emblematic of these are the Carmen gateway, more commonly known as Porta Miñá, which was traditionally used by the pilgrims heading for Santiago de Compostela; the Nova gate, San Pedro gate or the Santiago gate, built in the 18th century and which provides direct access to the Cathedral of Lugo.The squares of Santo Domingo and España are two chief points in the centre. In the latter stands the magnificent baroque façade of the CIty Hall, which dates from 1738, and the adjoining clock tower, from the 19th century, although the original building was erected by Pedro de Artiaga in the 16th century. Next to the City Hall, sharing the limelight in this landscaped square are the most elegant cafés in the city, as well as sumptuous buildings such as the modernist Arts Circle.Another monumental construction in the historic quarter of Lugo is theCathedral, a Romanesque-Gothic temple which began to be built in the 12thcentury and whose work went on for more than a century, with subsequent additions of great beauty such as the Neoclassic façade, known as the the Santiago gate. The structure maintains original Romanesque traces in the central transept and most of the main nave, as well as in the wings. Elements such as the ambulatory, the main chapel and the north portico belong to the Gothic style, while the sacristy, the cloister or the chapel of the Virgen de los Ojos Grandes are baroque. Prominent inside is the rich choir carved in walnut, from the 17th century, as well as the reredos dedicated to the patron of the city, considered one of the crowning works of the Galician baroque style.In the same square as the Cathedral premises, another renowned building completes this eclectic architectural collection, the Episcopal Palace. This baroque building dates from the 18th century and stands on the site of the old tower of the Counts of Lemos.A number of busy shopping streets are spread around the arcaded praza do Campo, which in former times was the Roman forum and a medieval market. Very close by is the church of San Pedro, a beautiful example of medieval architecture which belonged to what was the convent of San Francisco, today occupied by the facilities of the Regional Museum, one of the most important in the province of Lugo.On the ground floor there are still some areas surviving from the former convent building, such as the Gothic cloister from the 15th century, the refectory and the kitchen, both from the 18th century. The museum's valuable collection contains an extensive exhibition of archaeological pieces, outstanding among which is a collection of pre-Roman precious metalwork, industrial crafts and sculpture. It also houses an art gallery which gathers works from the 15th century until the present day, with a special section devoted to Galician painters.The narrow cobbled lanes of calle de la Cruz, Rúa Nova and adjacent streets form a genuine tapas route with stops in the many traditional bars and taverns which invite you in to enjoy the generous appetizers which accompany each drink. But this is only the start. "And to eat, Lugo". So reads the famous motto of the city, whose historic quarter also houses some of the capital's best restaurants. In them, you can sample the best of Lugo's gastronomy: red meats, lacón con grelos (pork with a typical local vegetable), tetilla cheeses and a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood. Any of these specialities can be accompanied by the excellent wines which are produced in the south of the province, protected by the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin standard. Outside the walls, the city spreads out in a radius from the wall ringroad, which circles the old town. It is the starting point of important roads such as the shopping-friendly avenue of A Coruña and there are spacious green areas such as Rosalía de Castro park which, with its lake and woods, is an ideal place to stroll and rest. The park has a varied number of tree species, as well as a sculpture of the Galician writer. From the park's viewing point you get a panoramic take on the Miño valley, where the Lugo spa is located, famous for its thermal waters. Declared a Site of Cultural Interest, the thermal springs were first used by the Romans, who discovered several therapeutic properties in the waters.Surrounding areaA few kilometres from Lugo is Santa Eulalia de Bóveda, a Historic-Artistic Site of great archaeological and artistic value which dates from the 4th-7th centuries AD and whose original purpose is unknown. Declared a National Monument in 1931, the building is half-buried and has three naves separated by columns, with an apse at the end. Outstanding inside is the rich sculptural decoration and fine collection of late Roman mural paintings which depict vegetable, geometric and representational motifs.You can also visit Vilalba, a town located on the northern route of the Pilgrim's Route to Santiago de Compostela. As well as a local Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology, it conserves the octagonal tower of the castle of the Andrade, converted into a Parador de Turismo. In Viladonga, some 25 kilometres from Lugo, is one of the most well-preserved castros (old Iberian-Roman hill-forts) in Galicia.In the north of the province is the Lugo coast, with beautiful seaside towns such as Viveiro, Foz and Ribadeo. Viveiro, the most important city in the region of A Mariña, is located on the estuary of the same name, where the the river Landro meets the sea. This busy fishing town preserves three gates from its old medieval wall, the most prominent of which is the Porta do Castelo. In its streets it is possible to see the collection of buildings formed by the church and the convent of San Francisco, declared a Historic-Artistic Site. Next along is Foz, a major tourist enclave which has beautiful beaches. Standing very near this town is the Celtic hill-fort of Fazouro and Sargadelos can also be visited, a town famous for its outstanding production of contemporary Galician ceramics. Lastly, the coast reaches the estuary of Ribadeo, separated from Asturias by the river Eo. The natural landscape provides panoramic views such as that of As Catedrais, one of the most unique and biggest beaches on the Galician coast.In the south, the provinces of Lugo and Ourense are separated by thecanyon of the river Sil. The region is known as Ribeira Sacra, because of the large number of monasteries and hermitages established in the Middle Ages.


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Exhibition information
Jan Wawrzyniak
New Pictorial Spaces
New Pictorial Spaces
From February 19th to May 8th 2010 Galerie m Bochum will present the latest works by Jan Wawrzyniak. Born in 1971 in Leipzig, Wawrzyniak has received several grants and most recently exhibited his series "Gezeichnete Bilder" ("Drawn Pictures") from 2007 to 2009 in cities including Erfurt, Kaiserslautern and Cottbus. Today Wawrzyniak lives and works in Berlin.
His pieces demonstrate an intensive exploration of the effects of elementary artistic media. With coal on canvas he composes images that are reduced in several senses: to line and form, to black, gray and white surfaces. His pictures are not tied to a specific motif, but instead generate a sense of perspective solely through the interplay of the various elements – but one that constantly oscillates between the perception of spatial depth and that of a flat picture plane. The exhibition at Galerie m introduces a completely new aspect in Wawrzyniak's pictorial vocabulary: in his recent works, the artist replaces the traditional rectangle with canvases in asymmetrical shapes. This generates new tensions and spatial effects both within the composition itself and by way of interactions between the canvases that first become apparent in the exhibition context.
Jan Wawrzyniak. New Pictorial Spaces.
Galerie m Bochum
Galerie m Bochum
Jan Wawrzyniak, 2010, Untitled, Coal on whitened cotton fabric, 112 x 149 cm
Jan Wawrzyniak, 2009, Untitled, Coal on whitened cotton fabric, 150 x 152 cm


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The New York City Police Department was called to the Rose Hill campus Friday morning to help rescue one of the campus's red-tailed hawks, which was injured near Duane Library. Officers had to wear protective gear to shield themselves from the bird's mate, which was not allowing anyone to get close to its injured counterpart. We'd like to thank Ken McCarthy of Fordham Security for sharing some pictures of the scene.
For more coverage, see Police Respond to Injured Hawk on Rose Hill Campus, on Fordham's home page.
Updated Sunday, August 2, 2009; 11:31 a.m.
Emergency Services parked near the library
Officers gathered around the bird
Officers preparing to put the hawk in a cage
The officers had to be careful to avoid the bird's talons.


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Statutory Warning : Not breaking up with the mentioned soulmate in this post can be injurious to you and your surrounding. Call me heartless but let's get rid of it before it starts haunting you for life.
I will come straight to the point. Do you believe in soulmates? I know I do.
Now, it's really a hypothetical situation but if you found your soulmate you would want to stay with them. Right? That would be the best kind of situation – having your soulmate full-time in your life. But what if you don't want this togetherness? Is there a way out? What if your soulmate doesn't let you go. Does that mean you're stuck together forever? Maybe? Maybe not. Who knows. What I really know is that I cannot have my happily ever after with this Soulmate of mine.
It's not that I feel unwanted. It's just the opposite in fact. Never have I felt alone because I always have something that can keep me busy. I am never bored because it can keep me amused all the time. I can actually cancel plans without feeling guilty by saying I am busy (taking care of myself). You can say I am being stalked because wherever I go, it stays by my side. Of course initially it was a little alarming but I got used to its company. I don't remember when and how it started but now I cannot imagine my life without it. The worst part is I don't care for it but it can hurt my feelings a lot. Like bring tears to eyes (without any fail) almost every time.
Now you really want to meet my soulmate. Right? Fine. It's little shy though. Never comes out openly but also never fails to embarrass me in front of others.
Introducing your highness – my Clumsiness!!! Yes. Like literally if I would have to name my soulmate without blinking eyes, I would have to say it's clumsiness. What did you think? :X
Anyways, I think I am its favorite. Why though?
Usually people can perform normal tasks like walking , talking , shopping without any abnormal events. But not me. I can fall on my face while walking , talking and shopping simultaneously. That's true. To state one instance , it happened during my college days. I was in a mall, shopping with my friends when I slipped and fell on my face and got flat on the floor like lizard in a wall. (In my defense the floor was slippery.) That is a misfortune one might say but talent if repeated more than once. Do I need to say anything more?
Okay! One more.
If there is a cup placed beside the sofa and even though there is ample space to walk past it, somehow my feet will get attracted towards it and I will end up kicking and breaking it.(RIP my 3/6 cups of the set). Now that we are on the topic of breaking glasses, the reason I change my phone yearly is not because I am a mobile freak but because even after buying a ring holder for my phone, it manages to slip and damage the screen every time. :-X
Wait! Still not convinced? Okay! One more.
Once I tried to multitask with a plate full of food in my right hand and bottle in another. Rest is history. 😛
So now that you know my situation and why do I call it my accidental soulmate, it would be great if you could suggest me tips and tricks to stop breaking stuffs and instead break up with clumsiness. Trust me, I can be alert and all but still end up flat on my face. Sigh!!!
PS: Is Clumsiness your best friend too? What's the worst that it has done to you? Let me know so I don't feel alone in this.
Clumsy or not,
I Heart You All ❤
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Bound Tree Medical, a supplier of emergency medical supplies and equipment to the pre-hospital market, has acquired Missouri-based Alliance Medical. Terms of the deal were not released. Alliance Medical is a distributor of emergency medical services products, supplies, equipment and clothing. Bound Tree Medical is backed by private equity firm Water Street Healthcare Partners.
Bound Tree Medical, the nation's leading provider of
emergency medical supplies and equipment to the pre-hospital market, today announced
that it has acquired Alliance Medical, Inc. ("AllMed"). The acquisition advances Bound
Tree Medical's initiative to provide its customers with leading-edge equipment, supplies,
pharmaceuticals, and value-added services.
Alliance Medical is a specialty distributor of emergency medical services (EMS) products, supplies, equipment and clothing. Headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, the company serves customers in more than 30 states. Bound Tree Medical's acquisition of Alliance Medical further extends its national footprint and expands its portfolio of specialty medical products to the EMS market.
"Our customers will be in good hands with Bound Tree Medical," said Larry Dahl, founder and chief executive officer, Alliance Medical. "Bound Tree Medical shares the same dedication as we do to offering customers high-quality products and supporting them with excellent service."
Bound Tree Medical has invested in expanding its EMS products and services since
partnering with Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic private equity firm focused
exclusively in healthcare, in 2008. In 2009, Bound Tree acquired Blue Ridge Medical, Inc., a national supplier of pharmaceuticals to the EMS market.
"We are committed to providing our customers with the widest range of medical products
and technologies. Alliance Medical has a strong and proud tradition of serving the EMS
community. Together, our companies offer our customers a significantly greater number of product choices, as well as enhanced support. I am excited to bring our companies
together to provide greater value to our customers," said Tim Wedemeyer, president,
Bound Tree Medical.
Over the next few months, Alliance Medical customers will continue to do business as
usual. Both Bound Tree Medical and Alliance Medical are working together to ensure a
smooth transition.
About Bound Tree Medical
Bound Tree Medical is the nation's leading distributor of emergency medical equipment,
pharmaceuticals and supplies to the pre-hospital marketplace. The company provides in
excess of 20,000 products to EMS providers, fire departments, hospitals, educational
institutions and government agencies throughout the United States and Europe. Bound
Tree employs EMS-experienced account managers, customer service representatives and
product specialists who understand the needs and demands of EMS providers. The
company has facilities in New Hampshire, Ohio, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California
and the United Kingdom. Bound Tree Medical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarnova,
Inc., a company of Water Street Healthcare Partners.