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Soggy Sail Newport
7 July 2017
NEWPORT, R.I. (Jul. 7, 2017) - If there was ever a day for perfect foul weather gear and a Sou'Wester rain hat, opening day of the 2017 Sail Newport Regatta was it. The day started with a steady rain and a light easterly wind which showed no signs of letting up. Melges 20 sailors waited until the last moment to push off the dock, and once to the racing area south of the Newport bridge near the Jamestown shoreline, the rain was merely an afterthought when the starting gun sounded.
With a pin-end favored line and an outgoing tide, the fleet struggled to get to the line, however Rob Wilber's CINGHIALE was able to nose out on the start, play the left side and lead around the first weather mark followed by John Kilroy's SAMBA PA TI and Liam Kilroy's WILDMAN. If the breeze seemed straight-forward, the first downwind leg showed that no lead was safe and as Wilber extended to the corner, he quickly fell into a sizeable hole and saw his lead disappear in a heartbeat. A hard charging Drew Freides on PACIFIC YANKEE turned on his after burners to take the bullet on the final lap, followed by the elder Kilroy in second and Daniel Thielman on KUAI in third.
The rain persisted for the start of Race Two with yet-another pin-end favored line, this time the fleet was prepared and battled hard to get off on the favored end. Showing prowess, the younger Kilroy won the pin, port tacked the fleet and played the shifts up the first beat beautifully to grab the lead at the first top mark. The first downwind run produced some shuffling as the boats behind were able to gybe in a line of pressure, while the lead boats hung on by their fingernails to maintain their lead. Liam hung on for the win followed by an impressive race from overnight leader Jason Michas on MIDNIGHT BLUE in second. Thielman grabbed his second, top three finish in the regatta to take third.
After a short delay due to a shifting breeze followed by more pounding rain, the Sail Newport Race Committee (RC) made the popular decision to send the fleet back to shore with no more racing for the day. Melges 20 teams quickly packed up their boats and made way for the nearest pub serving warm clam chowder. The forecast for Saturday is for a much drier and breezy conditions.
TOP FIVE RESULTS (PRELIMINARY - After Two Races)
1.) Jason Michas, MIDNIGHT BLUE; 4-2 = 6
2.) Daniel Thielman, KUAI; 3-3 = 6
3.) Drew Freides, PACIFIC YANKEE; 1-8 = 9
4.) Alexis Michas, MIDNIGHT SUN; 5-5 = 10
5.) John Kilroy, SAMBA PA TI; 2-9 = 11
2017 Sail Newport Regatta Yachtscoring Event Website
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TOP FIVE 2017 MELGES WORLD LEAGUE RESULTS (After Seven Events)
1.) Igor Rytov, RUSSIAN BOGATYRS = 85 pts.
2.) Vladimir Prosikhin, NIKA = 57 pts.
3.) Achille Onorato, MASCALZONE LATINO = 48 pts.
4.) Krzysztof Krempec, MAG TINY = 48 pts.
5.) Rodney Jones, CARS 167; 48 pts.
TOP FIVE 2017 MELGES WORLD LEAGUE, NORTH AMERICA RESULTS (After Two Events)
1.) Drew Freides, PACIFIC YANKEE = 37 pts.
2.) Igor Rytov, RUSSIAN BOGATYRS = 35 pts.
3.) Liam Kilroy, WILDMAN = 32 pts.
4.) Rob Wilber, CINGHIALE = 31 pts.
5.) Jim Wilson, OLEANDER = 29 pts.
2017 Melges 20 World League Results (After Two Events)
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I was hoping Mike would go home this week but he gave a decent performance, so I think he's safe again. Yeah I guess I'm kinda biased too, I never ever agreed with the judges saving him so I've been waiting for his departure since 4 weeks ago or something. But I'm thinking he makes the final 4 based on that performance he gave.
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Not so long ago, boat-sized cars cruised the motorways of this wide-open country. If you wanted to see a tiny car, you'd have to go to Europe or watch a Mentos ad (which looked suspiciously like they were shot in Europe). But with the continuing interest in fuel efficiency and smaller carbon footprints, microcars have grown more common, with new compact concept cars springing up at every auto show.
While of fuel economy and environmental concerns provide much of the motivation for buying a small car, John Filiss of SeriousWheels.comcounts off some other motivations. "Very small cars can be quite endearing in appearance, and there are microcar clubs around the world for people who collect old Isettas, Messerschmidts, and other very tiny cars from yesteryear. Another aspect is that smaller cars are regarded by many as being more fun to drive.
"Of all the small car manufacturers today, MINI has probably succeeded the most brilliantly at making this a big part of their marketing. A small go-cart has a more visceral feel than a full-size car, including sports cars that may have better performance figures, and that same quality is definitely evident in smaller cars versus their larger counterparts.So long as you don't have an intimidation factor of being surrounded by much larger vehicles, tiny cars are also easier to drive… traffic lanes always have plenty of width, you can turn on a dime, and almost any parking space will do."
One concern that always rises when considering tiny cars is safety in the event of collision. This can vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle. "Manufacturers like Mini and smart have put a great deal of effort into making their cars as safe as possible," says Filiss. "There are some basic physics that work against small cars in a collision that are hard to completely overcome, though. A large car will usually fare much better in a collision than a small car. On the other side of the equation, though, small cars generally have better braking, better handling, and better maneuverability than larger vehicles. So, your ability to avoid an accident entirely tends to be better in a smaller vehicle."
Click ahead to see 10 unusual small cars selected by Filiss.
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A few days ago, Marc Balmer, OpenBSD developer, received an email from an OpenBSD user. The email claimed that SAMBA would crash when serving files off an MS-DOS filesystem. Balmer got into contact with a few SAMBA developers who claimed that SAMBA uses a special workaround in order to function properly on BSD systems: the code for reading directories in all BSDs was flawed.
Understandably, Balmer's first reaction was disbelief. "Of course my first reaction was to blame Samba," he writes. Despite his initial reaction, he decided to dig deeper into this case, and he uncovered a bug that had been sitting in the code of all BSDs (including Mac OS X), including a lot of old releases. He confirmed the bug was already in 4.2BSD, released in August of 1983.
The bug itself? Well, I'm no programmer so the actual code is kind of gibberish to me, but I think I get the gist of the problem.
Marshall Kirk McKusick, the original developer of the *dir() library, commented on the issue in a personal conversation with Balmer:
This little bug's fix was actually fairly trivial (as is common with these sorts of long-standing bugs): "The fix is surprisingly simple, not to say trivial: _readdir_unlocked() must not skip directory entries with inode set to zero when it is called from __seekdir()."
"Sorry that it took us almost twenty-five years to fix it," Balmer adds, jokingly.


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East Coast Alerts
By Mel Neale
Attention Snowbirds:
It's Right Whale Time Again:
Right whales, including females with very young calves, may be encountered in offshore and coastal waters. Right whales are slow moving and at risk of serious injury or death due to collisions with vessels. U.S. law (50 CFR 224.105) prohibits operating vessels 65 feet (19.8M) or greater in excess of 10 knots in specific managed locations along the U.S. East Coast during times when right whales are likely to be present. See "Compliance Guide for Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Rule" (available at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/shipstrike/compliance_guide.pdf) for specific times, areas, and exceptions to this law. Approaching within 500 yards of Right Whales is prohibited and is a violation of U.S. law. A minimum distance of 500 yards must be maintained from a sighted right whale unless hazardous to the vessel or its occupants. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends operators assume that any whale sighting is a Right Whale. In areas outside of seasonally managed areas that are used by right whales, NOAA also recommends avoiding vessel operations in low visibility and using speeds of 10 knots or less when consistent with safety of navigation. (5th and 7th District LNMs 43)*
Fifth District:
From November to April the coastal waters from New Jersey to North Carolina, are used as a migratory route and calving ground by the critically endangered Right Whale.
Please report all Right Whale sightings, collisions, entanglements, and dead whales to 877-433-8299 or the Coast Guard via channel 16. NOAA recommends operators use two-way whale avoidance routes within this region.
For more information, consult the U.S. Coast Pilot. A copy of the COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR RIGHT WHALE SHIP STRIKE REDUCTION RULE (50 CFR224.105) can be found as an Enclosure to the Weekly Local Notice to Mariners. (5th District LNM 43)
Seventh District:
From November to April the coastal waters from South Carolina to Central Florida, are used as calving grounds by the critically endangered right whale.
Please report all right whale sightings and collisions to 877-433-8299 or the Coast Guard via channel 16.
The WHALESSOUTH Mandatory Ship Reporting area is active from November 15 to April 16. MSR arrival reports can be sent via TELEX number 48156090 or email to firstname.lastname@example.com. NOAA recommends operators use two-way whale avoidance routes within the WHALESSOUTH MSR area. For more information, consult the U.S. Coast Pilot. (7th District LNM 43)
*Italicized text above and below indicates our comment or paraphrase. Plain text is copied from the Notices to Mariners or other sources given.
General Announcements
GPS Satellite Status Broadcast Update:
GPS USERS ARE ADVISED THAT GPS SATELLITE CONSTELLATION STATUS, THAT IS BROADCAST ON NIST RADIO STATIONS WWV & WWVH, WILL BE DISCONTINUED AT 2359 ZULU, 3O NOVEMBER 2011. ALTERNATIVELY, GPS CONSTELLATION INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USCG NAVIGATION CENTER (NAVCEN) WEBSITE AT http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?Do=constellationStatus OR BY CALLING NAVCEN'S GPS STATUS HOTLINE AT 703-313-5907. VISIT THE NIST WEBSITE AT www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/ FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RADIO STATION WWV AND WWVH BROADCASTS. QUESTIONS REGARDING TERMINATION OF WWV & WWVH GPS STATUS REPORTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE USCG NAVCEN AT http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=contactUs (First and 5th District LNMs 43)
AIS Testing:
The USCG is currently conducting developmental testing via AIS base station transmissions along the Mid Atlantic Region on standard AIS channels 2087 and 2088. These transmissions are in support of expanding the Coast Guard's Nationwide AIS. AIS users should not be affected by these test transmissions. The AIS test transmissions are being broadcast at the following base stations:
Site Location MMSI #
Manasquan, NJ 003669102
Burlington, NJ 003669100
Swedesboro, NJ 003669743
Tuckerton, NJ 003669744
Cape May, NJ 003669101
Berlin, MD 003669750
Chincoteague, VA 003669748
Farnham, VA 003669749
Merrick, VA 003669745
Newport News, VA 003669751
Pungo Field, VA 003669752
Northeast, MD 003669761
C3CEN Lab1, Portsmouth, VA 003669763
C3CEN Lab2, Portsmouth, VA 003669764
Note, these stations are not being monitored for nor capable of AIS text messaging by the US Coast Guard at this time. Please notify USCG Navigation Center at 703-313-5900 should you experience AIS equipment problems or detect anomalies. For more information on the Coast Guard's Nationwide AIS, visit the NAVCEN website at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=NAISmain (5th District LNM 43)
Note: Since most East Coast Snowbirds are now in the vicinity of the Seventh Coast Guard District, we will start the Alerts with that Section, followed by the Fifth and then the First. However, the listing of the alerts within each section will remain north to south.
Seventh District
Coastal Waters from Little River, South Carolina to Panama City, Florida
Barefoot Landing Bridge Repair:
Due to bridge repairs the Barefoot Landings Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway mile 354, Barefoot Landings, South Carolina, the vertical clearance will be reduced by up to 5 feet during the first portion of the operation. The majority of the work will be performed with the bridge in the open to navigation position. This work will start November 2011 and will continue until January 2012. (7th District LNM 43)
Unimproved SC Inlets Losing Aids to Navigation:
STONO INLET LIGHTED GONG BUOY 1S (LLNR 240/3705) will be permanently discontinued. This action is scheduled to be completed the week of 25 October 2011.
SOUTH EDISTO RIVER APPROACH LIGHTED BUOY "A" (LLNR 280/3920) will be permanently discontinued. This action is scheduled to be completed the week of 25 October 2011. (7th District LNM 42)
Note: These markers basically served as the sea buoys for these two minor inlets.
Amelia River Shoaling:
The Coast Guard has received a report of shoaling channelward of Amelia River Lighted Buoy 6 (LLNR 7070). Reported depth at low tide is 6ft. All mariners are advised to exercise caution while transiting this area. (7th District LNM 43)
St Johns River Dredging:
The dredge Newport will be conducting maintenance dredging on the St. Johns River from the river entrance to the approximate vicinity of Drummond Point. Dredging will commence on 14 October 2011 and is scheduled for completion on 26 December 2011. Dredging will take place 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. The dredge Newport can be reached via VHF-FM channels 13, 14, and 66. All mainers transiting the St. Johns river are urged to contact the dredge Newport on these channels and to exercise extreme caution during transit of the St. Johns River. (7th District LNM 42)
Ponce Inlet North Jetty Light Destroyed:
All mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution while in the vicinity of and transiting Ponce De Leon Inlet at night due to the North Jetty Light (LLNR 9520) being unlit as a result of being destroyed. (7th District LNM 42)
St. Lucie Inlet Shoaling Update:
All mariners are reminded that the entrance to St. Lucie inlet is subject to dangerous and frequent changes in depth and direction because of shifting shoals. As a result of these changes, mariners are advised that the channel buoys are subject to frequently being relocated. Shoaling has been reported and confirmed between St. Lucie Inlet Light 3, (LLNR 10000) and St. Lucie Inlet Temporary Lighted Buoy 6. The shoaling appears to be encroaching from the red side of the channel past the center of the marked channel, with reported depths of 4.7 feet at MLW. With this report of shoaling, mariners are advised that the channel width is reduced to approximately 15yds in this vicinity. All mariners are urged to seek local knowledge prior to entering this inlet and to exercise extreme caution during transit. (7th District LNM 40)
Okeechobee Waterway Update:
On October 26, 2011 at 2400 hours the lake level was reported at 13.07 feet and the navigational depths were 7.01 feet for Route 1 and 5.21 feet for Route 2 (Rim Route). You can usually check the daily lake level and navigational depths at http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Operations/Branches/MultiProject/WaterMgt/DOCS/Reports/r-nav.txt
Waterway Analysis for Port Everglades:
The Coast Guard is conducting a Waterway Analysis and Management System (WAMS) study of Port Everglades, NOAA chart 11470. The study focuses on the area's aid to navigation system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information, port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, communication capabilities and future development projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to provide comments or participate in a user survey should contact: Commander, Sector Miami, 100 McArthur Causeway, Miami Beach, FL. 33139, Attn: LT Gene Stratton at (305) 535-4307, or E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com no later than 23 January 2012. (7th District LNM 43)
US Navy Torpedo Exercises South Florida Coast:
U.S. Navy ships will conduct a surface and subsurface exercise including launch and recovery of inert exercise torpedoes during daylight hours from 31 October to 2 November 2011 in an area bounded by 27-45N/080-21W; 27-45N/079-25W; 26-55N/079-25W; 26-55N/080-02W. Mariners transiting this area should proceed with caution and are requested to cooperate with patrolling Naval vessels and aircraft. R/V RANGE ROVER and M/V RICHARD L BECKER will be stationed in the area while operations are in progress and will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. (7th District LNM 43)
Government Cut Construction:
Ric-Man Construction Inc will commence construction activities in the vicinity of Government Cut September 6 through on or about September 17, 2011. During these dates two barges and temporary turbidity curtains will be placed. Ric-Man Construction will proceed as outlined in the enclosure section. Barges will be shifted around at various stages and moved back and forth to stages areas at the Port and or/Fisher Island. The hours of operations will be daylight hours only. For further information contact Mr. Frank Manning Senior Project Manager, 305-379-4124.
Project Location and Vicinity: Inner Channel through Entrance Channel
Project Location: Outer Entrance Channel
MD WASD - OCI PROJECT No. DB10 - WASD - 01 ESP
Coral Relocation Completed 30 August 2011
Locate existing force main and joints 07Sep11 through 17Sep11
(Two barges and temporary turbidity curtain)
Install sheet pile cofferdam mid Sept to Oct 2011
Install pipe pile Oct to mid Oct 2011
Construct concrete deck for working platform mid Oct to mid Nov 2011
Construct retrieval shaft inside of cofferdam mid Nov 2011 to Apr 2012
Dewater shaft and construct tunnel Apr 2012 to July 2012
Remove mining machine and install carrier pipe in tunnel Aug 2012
Construct circular steel shaft over existing force main Sept 2012
Construct bypass and connect force main to new pipe in tunnel Sept 2012
Remove platform and demobilize Oct 2012 to Dec 2012 ( 7th District LNM 36)
Bonita Springs Power Line Installation:
Casper Colosimo and Son, Inc will be installing power lines over the Imperial River from Bonita Bay Marina to Imperial Shore Boulevard in Bonita Springs beginning October 25, 2011 from 7:00am to 5:00pm daily. Work is scheduled to be completed by November 5, 2011. Mariners should contact the construction vessels on VHF channel 13 or 321-258-3136 to arrange passing. All vessels are urged to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area. (7th District LNM 43)
Anna Maria Channel Unmarked Piling:
The Coast Guard has received a report of a unmarked piling in approximate position 27-30-39.066N, 082-42-35.070W. All mariners are advised to transit this area with extreme caution. (7th District LNM 43)
Aids to Navigation Changes Proposed for Caloosahatchee River:
The following changes have been proposed for the aids to navigation system, IntraCoastal Waterway, Okeechobee Waterway in the Caloosahatchee River.
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Front Light C (LLNR 52895).
Establish Caloosahatchee River Light 56 (LLNR 52895) in approximate position 26-37-46.214N/081-53-34.122W displaying Quick Red and TR-TY on pile.
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Rear Light C (LNR 52900).
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Front Light D (LLNR 53275)
Establish Caloosahatchee River Light 63 (LLNR 53275) in approximate position 26-35-19.034N/081-54-13.701W displaying Quick Green and SGSY on pile.
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Rear Light D (LNR 53280).
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Front Light E/F (LLNR 54055).
Establish Caloosahatchee River Light 79 (LLNR 54055) in approximate position 26-32-00.334N/081-57-04.441W displaying Quick Green and SGSY on pile.
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Rear Light E (LLNR 54060).
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Daybeacon 78A (LLNR 54080).
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Rear Light F (LNR 54085).
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Front Light H 96 (LLNR 54765).
Establish Caloosahatchee River Light 96 (LLNR 54765) in approximate position 26-31-23.608N/082-00-31.396 displaying Quick Red and TR-TY on pile.
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Rear Light H/I (LNR 54775).
Permanently discontinue Caloosahatchee River Range Front Light I 98 (LLNR 54780).
Establish Caloosahatchee River Light 98 (LLNR 54780) in approximate position 26-31-08.038N/082-00-49.074W displaying Quick Red and TR-TY on pile.
All comments should be addressed to Commander (DPW), Seventh Coast Guard District 909 S.E. 1st Ave (STE 406) Brickell Plaza Federal Bldg, Miami, Fl 33131 to be received no later than 21 January 2012. (7th District LNM 42)
Florida Bridge Update: From the USCG 7th District LNM 43/2011:
NOTE: Information new with this alert is in bold. There are many on-going projects lasting sometimes for years. You can "Search" a bridge name for previous East Coast Alerts that may contain information that is still current.
Grand Avenue Bridge, Ortega River, Revised Schedule: From August 22, 2011 through November 12, 2011, the bridge will only be able to open a single-leaf. No double-leaf openings will be available. From November 13, 2011 through January 3, 2012, the bridge will be on single-leaf openings with a three hour notice to the bridge tender for a double-leaf opening from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
FEC Railroad Bridge: The FEC Railroad Bridge across the St Johns River mile 24.9, Jacksonville, Florida will be closed to navigation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from November 1 through November 30, 2011. There will be an opening for mariners to pass between 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. daily.
Bridge of Lions: The Bridge of Lions across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, St. Augustine, Florida will be allowed to remain closed to vessel traffic from 7:25 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. on November 19, 2011 and from 7:15 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. on November 20, 2011 to facilitate the St. Augustine Marathon. Vessels that may pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at any time.
Indian Street Bridge (St. Lucie Canal): The contractor constructing the Indian Street Bridge across the south fork of the St. Lucie Canal has advised this office that they have started construction of the portion of the bridge that crosses the St. Lucie Lagoon. They have installed a temporary trestle and floating turbidity barrier in this area. This portion of the work is expected to continue through April 2012. The contractor will be providing additional information prior to starting the portion of the bridge that crosses the South Fork of the St. Lucie Canal. In October 2011, the contractor will begin placing a temporary trestle in the vicinity of the (South Fork) St. Lucie Canal. This temporary trestle is not expected to impact the main navigational channel. The contractor will also have a crane barge in the area that may restrict a small portion of the navigation channel. The contractor will be placing beams onto a barge which will be used for the main portions of the new bridge, during the time that the contractor places the beam onto the barge and the crane places the new beam onto the bridge, the channel will be closed to navigation for safety reasons. The exact schedule for this operation will be published in future Local Notice to Mariners.
Lake Avenue (Robert Harris) Bridge (AICW Mile 1028.8): This project has been canceled by the Bridge Owner. The project is expected to be scheduled for late next year. The same schedule may apply.
Atlantic Avenue Bridge (AICW Mile 1039.6): The bridge owner, Florida Department of Transportation has advised this office that there contractor Astron General Contracting will be painting the Atlantic Avenue Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway mile 1039.6, Palm Beach County, Florida from August 18, 2011 through December 5, 2011. This bridge is on single-leaf operations on the quarter and three-quarter hour with a three hour notice for a double-leaf opening during work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The vertical clearance has been reduced up to three feet by the containment system on one span of the bridge. Vessels that may pas under the bridge without an opening may do so at any time.
Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge (AICW Mile 1050): Due to painting operations, the Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway mile 1050.0, Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida will be placed on single-leaf operations with a four hour notice for a double-leaf operation. The contractor has indicated that they will need to place scaffolding on the bridge which will reduce the vertical clearance. It is anticipated that this work will start on October 1, 2011 and will continue until January 3, 2012.
Commercial Boulevard Bridge (AICW Mile 1059): Due to painting operations, the Commercial Boulevard Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway mile 1059.0, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida is on single-leaf operations on the hour and half-hour with a two hour notice for a double-leaf operation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The contractor has placed scaffolding on the bridge which had reduced the vertical clearance. This work will continue until November 23, 2011.
SW 7th AVENUE/SE 3RD AVENUE BRIDGE (New River): Painting Operations will start on the Marshall Memorial (SW 7th/3rd Avenue) Bridge, across the New River, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida during the week of October 10, 2011. This work is not expected to impede smaller vessels traffic. Larger vessels are requested to contact the bridge tender for passing information. Mariners are advised that there will be floating equipment in the vicinity of the bridge during this work.
West 79th Street Bridge (AICW Mile 1084.6): Due to bridge painting, the West 79th Street Bridge, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway mile 1084.6, Miami-Dade County, Florida will be placed on single-leaf operations with a four hour notice for a double-leaf opening. The vertical clearance of the bridge will be reduced by three feet. This work is expected to start on September 15, 2011 and is anticipated to be completed by November 10, 201
Corey Causeway Bridge (GICW Mile 117.7): Due to bridge repairs, the Corey Causeway (SR 693) Bridge, across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway mile 117.7, St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, Florida will be placed on single-leaf operation from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday from October 15 through December 22, 2011. A double-leaf will be available with a four hour notice to the bridge tender. The vertical clearance may be reduced by three feet between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for tarps. This bridge will open a single-leaf on a 20-munite schedule per 33 CFR 117.287(f).
Indian Rocks Bridge (GICW Mile 128.2): Due to bridge repairs, the Indian Rocks (SR 688) Bridge, across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway mile 128.2, Indian Rocks, Pinellas County, Florida will be placed on single-leaf operation from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday from October 15 through December 22, 2011. A double-leaf will be available with a four hour notice to the bridge tender. The vertical clearance may be reduced by three feet between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for tarps. This bridge will open a single-leaf on demand per 33 CFR 117.5.
Caloosahatchee River Bridge SR 93/I-75: The Coast Guard has issued a public notice announcing a permit application amendment from the Florida Department of Transportation, District One, for the approval of location and plans to modify (widen) the SR 93/I-75 bridges across the Caloosahatchee River (Okeechobee Waterway, mile 128.6) at Ft. Myers, Lee County, Florida. Latitude: 26 41'50.36"N & Longitude 81 47'57.52"W. Navigational clearance will remain the same as the existing bridges. Each of the existing fixed highway bridges will be widened from approximately 42 feet to approximately 71 feet at the inside (median) between the bridge structures. The public notice 13-11 which solicits comments for a thirty day period can be viewed at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=pnBridges&Active=1®ion=7. The project manager is Mr. Brodie Rich at (305) 415-6736 or by e-mail at email@example.com. Chart: 11428 CG File: 3275
USCG Fifth District
Coastal Waters from Shrewsbury River, New Jersey to Little River, South Carolina
NJICW Route 52 Causeway Replacement Bridge Complete:
Causeway Replacement Bridge Project (aka 9th Street Bridge) over Beach Thorofare in Great Egg Harbor Bay in Ocean City, NJ is now open with a vertical clearance of 55 feet, above mean high water. The temporary vertical clearance of 44 feet 8 inches is no longer in effect as of Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Mariners are urged to continue to use caution when transiting the area until demolition of the old bridge is fully completed. (5th District Bridge Branch)
Corson Inlet Lift Bridge Closed:
Corson Inlet (lift) Bridge - Closed to vessels until 1700 on 17 NOV 11, to facilitate the replacement of the bridge railings. (5th District LNM 42)
Hereford Inlet Sea Buoy to be Discontinued:
On or about 31 December 2011, Hereford Inlet Lighted Whistle Buoy H (LLNR 95) will be discontinued. (5th District LNM 40).
Dredging West Cape May Canal and Ferry Terminal:
The Dredge JENNI LEA will be conducting dredging operations at the Cape May Ferry Terminal from 15 October until 15 November, 2011. The tenders MISS LEANNE and ANN KAY will be on scene. The dredge and assisting vessels will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. A lighted floating and submerged pipeline will traverse southwesterly along the south shoreline to the Upland Disposal Area D. (5th District LNM 41)
Cape May Dredging:
There will be dredging operations in Cape May beginning on 03 October , 2011 until approximately 15 December, 2011. The dredge TEXAS will commence dredging operations along the Atlantic Ocean coast of Cape May under the direction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project consists of beach nourishment from Cape May Inlet to Lower Township in Cape May. The submerged pipeline will be 18,000 feet and run from the beach near the jetties to the offshore borrow site. The jack up barge BOOSTER REGGIE will be positioned 6,000 feet away from the dredge along the submerged pipeline. Operations will take place twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week until completion… The Dredge Operator will standby on channels #13 and #16 VHF-FM. For any comments or questions, contact MST2 Fae Bailey at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, PA. Telephone number (215) 271-4864. (5th District LNM 39)
Survey Ops off NJ Coast and Delmarva:
The R/V RIDLEY THOMAS (call sign V7JK2) will be conducting survey operations from 20 October to 20 November, 2011 off the New Jersey coast south to the Maryland, Virginia sea coast. Survey equipment will be towed near the seabed at distances of up to 3000m behind the survey vessel at approximately 2 to 4 knots Bottom samples will be taken approximately every 10 kilometers and will require the vessel to be stationary for approximately ½ hour per sample in
the following positions:
For the positions 6-9 the vessel will not tow any gear and will be collecting data at approximately 4-8 knots (Vessel Speed). Survey operations will be conducted 24 hours a day. Mariners are requested to use caution when transiting in the vicinity of the research vessel and to maintain a safe distance from the vessel and any equipment being towed. R/V RIDLEY THOMAS will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. (5th District LNM 42)
Roosevelt Inlet Delaware Dredging:
The Dredge MARION will be conducting dredging operations in Roosevelt Inlet from 18 October until 30 November, 2011. the dredge will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Wallops Flight Facility is requesting the Corps of Engineers modify the existing danger zone published at 33 CFR §334.130, "Atlantic Ocean off Wallops Island and Chincoteague Inlet, Virginia". This public notice is being done concurrently with the Federal Register notice. (5th District LNM 42)
Havre De Grace Shoaling:
Shoaling to a depth of 4.0 feet MHW has been reported across the channel between Havre De Grace Yacht Basin Buoy 4 (LLNR 27685) and Havre De Grace Yacht Basin Buoy 5 (LLNR 27690). (5th District LNM 42)
Susquehanna River Shoaling:
Shoaling to a depth of 6.0 to 10.0 feet MLW has been reported extending across the channel approximately 400 to 900 yards south of from Susquehanna River Channel Lighted Buoy 11 (LLNR 27645) to Susquehanna River Channel Buoy 12 (LLNR 27650). (5th District LNM 43)
Baltimore Approach Channel Dredging:
Mariners are advised that the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., Inc. will be conducting mechanical dredging operations in the Approaches to Baltimore Harbor, within the Craighill Angle and Brewerton Extension Channels, from 01 November, 2011 through 15 January, 2012. The project will include two clamshell dredges, several scows, and various towing vessels. All equipment will be marked and lighted in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Regulations. Dredged material will be transported to Poplar Island for placement within the Poplar Island containment facility. Mariners are urged to transit the area at slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. Under no circumstances should mariners attempt to pass between the towing vessel and scow while they are underway, as the towing cable may not always be visible above the water. Mariners can contact the Clamshell Dredges "GL54" and "GL55" on marine band radio channels 16, 13 and 10 VHF-FM. (5th District LNM 42)
Artificial Reef Construction Chester River:
On or about 20 October, 2011 Langenfelder Marine will begin deploying stone and pulverized concrete from the demolished Simkin's Dam in the establishment of the Swan Point #1 Reef site near the mouth of the Chester River . The reef site is will be approximately 1.03NMs east of Upper Chesapeake Channel Lighted Buoy 4 (LLNR 8360) and 1.39NMs.west of Swan Creek Entrance Buoy 3 (LLNR 26855). Authorized clearance is approximately 15 feet MLLW. POC: Eric Zlokovitz: 410-260-8324.
Reef Corner Positions:
(5th District LNM 42)
Kent Narrows Shoaling:
Shoaling to a depth of 5.0 feet MLW has been reported in the vicinity of Kent Island Narrows North Approach Lighted Buoy 3 (LLNR 26417). (5th District LNM 43)
Potomac River Debris:
There has been a report of floating and submerged debris in Mattox Creek due to the recent failure of an earthen dam. Aids to navigation may be unreliable and extreme caution is urged. (5th District LNM 43)
Tangier Island Dredging:
The Dredge BIG BIRD will be conducting dredging operations in the Tangier Island channels and basin from 17 October , 2011 until 18 January, 2012. A pipeline will run from the dredge site to the southwestern shoreline of Tangier Island. The dredge and assisting tug will monitor VHF-FM 13 and 16. (5th District LNM 41)
Diving Ops Elizabeth River:
PRECON MARINE will be conducting diving operations in the vicinity of the U.S. Navy Magnetic Silencing Range in the Elizabeth River until 01 March, 2012. A barge and assisting tugs will be between Elizabeth River Channel Lighted Buoy 1 (LLNR 9445) and Elizabeth River Channel Lighted Buoy 3 (LLNR 9465). The tugs will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. A slow NO WAKE transit is requested of all vessels. (5th District LNM 40)
Beltline Bridge Repair Correction:
NOTE: The previous East Coast Alerts copied a notice from the Coast Guard 5th District LNM 41 which was apparently incorrect. Following is the latest information from 5th District LNM 42: AIWW - Elizabeth River Southern Branch - Beltline RR (vertical-lift) Bridge - McLean Contracting currently conducting east side fender repairs with a barge MON thru FRI between 0700 and 1700 until JAN 2012; and requiring a 2-hour notification to move equipment via VHF Channels 13 & 16. (5th District LNM 42) Pleasure boaters have reported that the area is passable without the need for moving equipment. Proceed with caution and be sure before going through.
Morehead City High Rise Bridge Fender Repair Continues:
AIWW - Newport River - US 70 (fixed) Bridge - Fender repairs are in progress until 15 DEC 11. A 20-foot wide barge will be operating in the channel. (5th District LNM 38) Note: This is a very narrow opening with swift current and an adjacent narrow railroad bridge opening. Use caution when passing under this bridge.
Shoaling Reported in Beaufort Harbor Channel:
A ACOE survey indicates shoaling to a depth of 7.9 feet MLE(sic) between Beaufort Harbor Channel Lighted Buoy 2 (LLNR 34805) and Beaufort Harbor Channel Lighted Buoy 1BH (LLNR 34810). The shoal extends across the width of the channel. (5th District LNM 38)
Snows Cut Ranges to be Discontinued:
The Coast Guard is considering discontinuing the following range lights:
A. Snows Cut Range Front Light A (LLNR 39830).
B. Snows Cut Range Rear Light A (LLNR 39835).
C. Snows Cut Range Front Light B (LLNR 39840).
D. Snows Cut Range Rear Light B (LLNR 39845).
Send comments NOT LATER THAN 01 December, 2011 to: Commander (dpw), Fifth Coast Guard District, 431 Crawford Street, Room 100, Portsmouth, VA 23704-5004, Attn: Thomas Flynn or email: email@example.com
(5th District LNM 42)
USCG First District
Coastal Waters from Eastport, Maine to Shrewsbury, New Jersey
NOTE: The past several USCG First District Local Notices to Mariners (LNM) have contained a number of proposed changes to navigational aids which mariners should be aware of, but are too numerous to list in these alerts. The general types of changes include discontinuing aids entirely, discontinuing sound signals on aids, changing from unlit to lit and vice-versa, adding radio activated fog signals, discontinuing emergency lights and reducing nominal range due to change-over to LED technology. If you have concerns about changes in your cruising grounds, you might want to look at the list in the latest LNM (Week 41), which will also include the still active list from several previous LNMs (back to week 37).
Stamford Dredging:
Dredging is being done in the West branch of Stamford until approximately 24 November 2011. The hours of operation varies with the tide, but will be 12 hours a day. On scene is the dredge MACKERAL and dump scow which is monitoring VHF-FM channel 68. (First District LNM 43)
Brooklyn Navy Yard Dredging:
Dredging is being done at the Brooklyn Navy Yard until approximately 30 November 2011. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 24 hours a day. On scene is the dredge MICHIGAN & MARY ALICE, tug PAUL ANDREW, launch MATTHEW SCOTT and scow's WITTE 2000 and WITTE 3000. (First District LNM 43)
Manhattan Shoreline Construction:
A 70' x 280' crane barge will be spud down along the Manhattan shoreline installing pilings and a relieving platform. A 60' x 150' material barge will be along the shoreline astern of the crane barge. Work hours are Mon-Fri, 0600-1800, from on, or about, Oct 24 to Apr 15, 2012. (First District LNM 42)
NYC Battery Area Construction:
Trevcon Construction will have 30' x 90' barges working within Slip 7 at the Battery Maritime Building conducting restoration work. Work hours are Mon-Fri during daylight hours from Oct 17, 2011 to Mar 1, 2012. Trevcon point of contact is Mr. Mike Heard, Trevcon, 732.433.0510. (First District LNM 41)
Hudson River NY Harbor Construction:
Construction operations will occur in the Hudson River approximately 400 feet northwest of Pier 92. Trevcon Construction will have one 140' x 50' crane barge spudded down and one 90' x 30' material scow on site from approximately Oct 5 to Dec 15, 2011. Work hours are Mon-Sat, 0500-1600. During this time a temporary cofferdam and pilings will be installed. They will be removed upon completion of power cable laying operations. During non working hours, the unmanned construction platform will remain on site. The crane barge will not move on demand. Each vessel transiting in the vicinity of the work area is requested to do so at reduced speed to maintain maneuverability while minimizing the effects of wake and surge. Mariners are requested to contact the barge on Channel 13 to make any necessary passing arrangements. One emergency tug will be on site when cruise ships are arriving to, or departing from, Pier 92 south and Pier 90 north, at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. (First District LNM 40)
Hudson River Soil Borings:
The Annie G II (26' x 12') will be taking three soil borings along the eastern shoreline north of Fish Island. Work hours are Mon-Fri, 24 hours per day, from Oct 20 to Nov 14, 2011. (First District LNM 43)
Erie Canal Update:
As of today, October 27, 2011:
Erie Canal Locks remaining CLOSED: E8 through E17.
Erie Canal Locks OPEN: E2 through E7, and all locks west of E17
Updated information is available at www.canals.ny.gov or by calling 1-800-4canal4.
NY Governor Cuomo announced on September 26, 2011 that there would be a two-week period of opening of the Erie Canal starting on Thanksgiving Day, November 24 through December 8, 2011 for


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LEBANON, Maine — A residence on Oak Hill Road, home to a family of five, was destroyed in a blaze that took fire crews more than an hour Tuesday to get under control.
No one was injured during the fire at 205 Oak Hill Road, which started around 3:40 p.m.
Homeowner Jim Bedard said neither he nor his wife and their three children were home when the fire started. He said their dog found a way to escape the fire uninjured.
According to Bedard, who has lived at the residence since 1996, his neighbor reported the fire shortly after he, Bedard, left home with his children to pick up meat.
By early evening, even after the fire was declared under control, heavy smoke from the home was filling up parts of Oak Hill Road, as firefighters fought the small flames still emerging from the structure.
Fire Deputy Chief Eric Neubert said firefighters first fought the fire defensively, from the outside, and then, with additional manpower, went inside to tackle the blaze offensively.
The home consists of a large living portion and a large side garage, which did not appear to have been affected as much as the rest of the structure.
Neubert said after using defensive methods, with more manpower crews fought back the fire from the side of the garage, to prevent it from spreading to the garage.
"Structurally the garage is still there, but the house is a total loss," said Neubert.
Early Tuesday evening, as fire officials were still on scene doing overhaul procedures to prevent the fire from reigniting, Bedard said he was unsure about his family's future living situation.
Dozens of family members and neighbors came to support the Bedards.
Bedard said he kept his pickup truck and motorcycle in the garage, and was unsure Tuesday evening whether the two vehicles were damaged, and to what degree.
Neubert said there were also reports of ammunition being kept in the garage, but he said it presented little danger during a fire.
"Ammo exploding by itself is not a big deal," he said. "It doesn't make a big explosion."
Fire Chief Skip Wood called in the Maine fire marshal to the scene, said Neubert.
Tuesday's fire drew response from four neighboring towns. Milton and Rochester, N.H., fire departments were the first called to assist, said Neubert. Farmington, N.H., and Berwick fire departments also responded to the scene, as did the Lebanon Rescue Department.
The fire remains under investigation, and no cause has been determined. Neubert said Tuesday that the Fire Marshal's Office will likely investigate the blaze.


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"Looking west from Bucktown Bridge. A Jefferson Parish residence in jeopardy," 1983.
From Suzanne D. Olivier's paper, titled "The Seventeenth Street Canal improvement controversy: Bucktown, Jefferson and Orleans Parish," prepared for the University of New Orleans course, Geography 4600, taught by Robert W. Becker, Director of the City Planning Commission.
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The handsome and debonair David Easton in his NYC apartment courtesy of NYSD HERE. Easton confesses his trees are artificial. Gasp!!
David Easton's former country house was a wonderfully decorated enfilade – filled from one end to the other with masses of English, French and Swedish antiques. Once he decided to sell the property, the entire contents of the house were auctioned off. Easton, a renowned architect and interior designer has had a long and very successful career. He started out working for the legendary Edward Wormley, which he followed up with a stint under Parish/Hadley. At one point he even partnered up with Charlotte Moss – a relationship that didn't last very long. Today, he works for himself.
Balderbrae: Easton's former estate. The main living room/dining room is located in the central block. The bedroom and study is on one side, the kitchen on the other.
Along the way, Easton has designed some of the biggest and more impressive houses in the country – including the famous Kluge mansion, Albemarle House. Needing a place to get away from it all, he and his partner Jimmy Steinmeyer, the artist, bought the country property in 1980. Named Balderbrae, the estate is located in Suffern, New York, only 45 minutes from NYC. The original 1910 stone cottage and overgrown garden greatly appealed to Easton, but the accommodations proved too small. To make the estate more functional, Easton then designed and built the shingled and stone enfilade across from the original structure, which was turned into a two bedroom guest house. A swimming pool was built between the two houses. The grounds were magnificent with a large alley of trees that overlook a state park. The pair lived at Balderbrae for twenty years, during which time, the house was published in several design magazines. When it came time to move, an auction was held in 2007 at Doyles- the final sales totaled $1,607,140.00.
Easton's collection was varied, from the fine to the rustic. The finer items came from places like English castles and Colefax and Fowler. Several pieces were bought from Geoffrey Bennison. The famous Dutch chandelier hanging in the main living room sold for $12,000.00, while an Italian chandelier so popular today sold for $24,000. The large mirror in his bedroom, designed by Easton and later reproduced, sold for $12,000 – its value was only $4,000. Many of his pieces are trendy today – like his Swedish chairs and sunburst mirrors, yet he had bought them decades before.
Easton and Steinmeyer took their riches and settled into their NYC apartment. They are planning to move to another country house – this time a modular home, with a similar floor plan to Balderbrae – located in Canada, north of Montreal.
So, you might ask, whatever happened to the beautiful Balderbrae????
Don't ask.
The enfilade house, built by Easton has two open air wings, one for sitting, one for eating. The swimming pool was built between the new house and the two bedroom original stone cottage.
Here, you can see one of the open air loggias – with a fireplace. The shingled and stone house was built by Easton to look like the original structure – also made of stone.
A painting of the landscape design of Balderbrae. At the top is the new enfilade with the two open air wings. Surrounding the pool is a stone wall, original to the property. At the bottom is the original stone cottage.
The drawings for the original walled garden at Balderbrae, designed by its owner Louise Beebe Wilder, an important figure in American gardening history. Wilder was married to an architect who worked with McKim and White. Back then Balderbrae was over 500 acres, not the 5 acres it is now. Wilder wrote 10 books on gardening and is a legend with gardeners today. The fact that the property was owned and developed by Wilder was one of the main selling points for Easton. At the time he bought it – the gardens were totally overgrown and unrecognizable. He spend years getting them back in shape.
In the 1918 book by Wilder, Color in My Garden, the half moon shaped fountain is illustrated. The fountains are still on property today. Color In My Garden is about one year in her garden at Balderbrae. The book is available to read online at Google Books - in its entirety – along with all the illustrations HERE.
One of the two half round fountains as they are today.
The walled garden at Balderbrae eerily reminds me of the walled garden at Grey Gardens in the Hamptons. Here - an early picture of the original Grey Gardens Walled Garden designed by Anna Gilman Hill. Hill also wrote a gardening book about her own garden Grey Gardens, just as Wilder had with Balderbrae. Even the pergola at Grey Gardens is remarkably the same looking as Balderbrae's! To read more about Grey Gardens and its famous walled garden – go HERE.
A view into one of the two open air loggias.
The gorgeous living room/dining room at Balderbrae. One large room – Easton has often recreated this furniture plan with a large round center table dividing seating areas. Furnished almost 30 years ago, the room looks remarkably current due no doubt to all the classic antiques used. I remember the first time I saw this house in pictures – I fell totally in love with it and today still feel exactly the same. It's perfection! Note: next to the chair on the right, the side ebony and ivory Victorian table is one of pair bought from Geoffrey Bennison. At auction, the tables went for $27,000.00
An earlier shot – the color is off in these pictures. Just as an English country manor would have evolved over time, Balderbrae also evolved over time as Easton collected more antiques and filled the room with masses of books and porcelains.
A close of the vignette by the fireplace. The Dutch table in front of the chair sold at auction for $18,000.00.
A photograph of Easton in his living/dining room. It's interesting to see how different flowers and pots are used on the center table. I love the pops of cranberry velvet on the stools and the pillows. This is probably the correct wall color – not such a bright and strong yellow as seen before.
The master bedroom – located off the living/dining room. The large mirror, designed by Easton, is still in production. It was valued at $4,000 – yet it sold for $12,000. The ceiling with the limed rafters was designed to mimic the living/dining room. Because the ceiling was so high, Easton needed a larger than available lantern – he designed this bell lantern and had it made to his specifications.
Seagrass – wall to wall! Easton's bedroom is different here than above - fabrics for the curtains and chairs. A different bench is in front of the bed. I love the vases above the windows. Notice in the mirror – the cameo above the door! Here it looks like the wallpaper is a soft yellow stripe.
Open air loggia – one of two. This one, with the fireplace, is an outdoor living room. Easton later changed the fabrics to his own from Lee Jofa, see below.
Lee Jofa's David Easton line includes fabulous outdoor fabrics.
Les Alpilles by David Easton for Lee Jofa comes in several colorways.
David's partner Jimmy Steinmeyer is a fabulous artist. You might recognize his work from Charles Faudree's books which he illustrated. Steinmeyer also works for Easton - doing all the sketches and drawings for the client presentations. His work is also seen in Easton's new book, just published, called Timeless Elegance.
This is on the dining porch. The eight chairs were auctioned off for $20,400!
So, whatever DID happen to Balderbrae after it sold in 2005 for $1,500,000+? Who bought it? Did they update it? Did they decorate it? Are the gardens being kept up?
Like I said before - DON'T ASK!!!
Amazingly, the house is now available for photo shoots – for magazines, design books, advertisements, etc. My thoughts: It looks as if the house is truly lived in – not used only as a weekend home. It also seems as if the house was furnished with previously owned furniture – it doesn't look like it was professionally decorated with this house in mind. The great room was painted a soft gray to go with the beams. I actually like the new paint color. The large living/dining room is in desperate need of several area rugs to soften it a bit. The curtains appear to be the same ones that Easton had. The biggest disappointment is all the spotlights hanging off the rafters! What are those?!?!?!? They look like barnacles clinging to a piece of driftwood!!! And the flatscreen over the fireplace – some other solution should be found, either hide it in a cabinet or put a picture over it. It looks terrible.
The view towards the dining area of the room. This just makes me so sad. Remember the beautiful porcelains Easton had above the doors? Now there are dark boxes on display that add nothing to the décor. I actually like the white and gray – and think that this color scheme could look gorgeous with the beams – it just needs a professional touch, or something, anything? (Love that Todd Rundgren album.)
The flatscreen is just awful. Perhaps a cover could be built over it or a painting put over it to disguise it? Look how Brooke Giannetti of Velvet and Linen handled this issue:
In this room designed by Brooke Giannetti of Velvet and Linen fame – the framed painting actually rolls up to reveal the flatscreen! Amazing. HERE.
In the bay window – I like the white French settee. The curtains need to be updated – they are too creamy to go with the gray/white walls.
The dining room table is really pretty, but seems much too dressy for this country house.
A rare shot of the kitchen with its own fireplace.
The study off the bedroom – I've never seen this room. Now, I ask you – if you were advertising your home as a rental for photoshoots – wouldn't you at least clean off the water bottles from the desk and put away the dirty clothes in the chair and pick up the post-note off the carpet?
The master bedroom – I love the wall color here. I am shocked that Easton didn't sell the custom lantern he designed in the auction! These are the same curtains used in the Easton bedroom.
A rare view looking the opposite way in the master bedroom.
The master bathroom – I am assuming this is how it looked under Easton. Notice that the French doors lead directly to the sitting area loggia.
The wood bath tub – so unusual. Pretty hardware.
Never seen before – room above the kitchen wing.
Louise Beebe Wilder's original stone cottage – now a guest house. To the left is the original vine-covered pergola. I love how the swimming pool is just sunk into the ground without wide sidewalks around it.
The original pergola with gravel pathway. Mr. SlipperSocks Man just looked over my shoulder and said "that's so pretty!"
A view from the front of the main house, looking towards the original stone cottage. Here you can see the original walled garden – the wall is now covered in ivy.
These Dutch doors lead from the loggia to the parking area.
The eating loggia – not much to say about the décor. It just can not compare in any way with the way it looked before!
The lanterns remained here from Easton as did the buffet on the back wall – now decorated by huge, flanking ice chests!
And, here's the other loggia – next to the master bedroom – complete with a sewing machine in case the mood strikes.
Rarely seen back side of the house – with the large bay window. Notice how the grounds seem unkempt and overgrown now.
The parking area outside the loggia on the kitchen side of the house. There is also a two car garage on the 5 acre property.
The original stone cottage has a long porch overlooking the swimming pool.
The front view of the original stone cottage. You can see here that even the grounds haven't been kept up.
The living area of the original stone cottage – notice the ceiling. This is my favorite room in the estate as decorated now. So charming!
The long alley of trees. The original house was built and the grounds were designed by Louise Beebe Wilder.
Life Goes On For Easton: David Easton and Jimmy Steinmeyer left Balderbrae and moved into an apartment in NYC. Easton is now building a modular house on acreage he owns north of Montreal. His book Timeless Elegance was just published, showing many of his most famous projects and Balderbrae is, of course, included. Mr. Easton is scheduled to be a guest on The Skirted Roundtable in the next few weeks and we are all so excited to interview him! Hopefully he will have lots to say about Balderbrae, but then again, maybe he won't want to look backwards.
The NY apartment where Easton and Steinmeyer have lived for the past 10 years. Easton hints that he is ready to move. The large painting is a copy of an original the he commissioned. And notice, the round center table – a true trademark of Easton's.
A peek at his closet with the sunburst mirror. So organized!!! Nary a sneaker to be found.
One of the most famous houses Easton designed is Albermarle House – built in Virginia for Patricia and John Kluge. This project is over 25 years old now – and remains of his most heralded works – taking over five years to complete. The house was for sale for $100,000,000.00 – but recently was reduced to $48 million –a steal! Easton was the architect and interior designer on the project. Emily Eerdmans has a great article on the house HERE.
The marble floored entry hall at Albermarle House.
The grand living room. This looks like a royal townhouse in London. The living room and dining room are exactly the same size – Easton designed them using the perfect room ratio as set by Palladio.
The view towards the other way overlooking the staircase. Whoa.
The dining room. Easton redecorated this room in the 1990s.
This is my favorite part of the house – is this Chatsworth??? This is the main hallway that leads off the front lobby.
One of the bedrooms – probably a guest room. Very English, very proper. The chairs are so pretty! So is the vanity table.
The estate comes with its own chapel. You never have to leave home to go to church. I wonder do you hire a preacher full time???
Floor plans to Albermarle House. At 23,000 sq. ft. the house is considered small for its kind.
Shown in Architectural Digest – a newer project is located in Aspen. Notice the trademark center table with the benches surrounding it. A one room living/dining area – just like Balderbrae.
Another view of the grand living/dining room in Aspen.
The vignette in front of the large window in the family room/breakfast room. Notice the beautiful ceiling here.
The Aspen house – master bedroom. Easton has such a perfect touch – nothing is ever "off" or "wrong" - each fabric choice, each furniture choice is always right.
This living room in Dallas reminds me so much of Balderbrae. I assume the owners loved the Easton country house and used that as an inspiration. This is a more dressed up version of the living room in that house. Of course, there is a round central table.
Another view of the living room. Notice again the beautiful ceilings and the cubby above the doors – these are frequent design elements that Easton uses.
The beautiful staircase in Dallas – I love that screen and I love the table and chairs vignette with the French laundry basket below. So casual! Seagrass runner on the stairs.
There is a Moroccan styled bar in the Dallas house. It truly looks so authentic!
Another view – of the bar in the Dallas house.
Interesting note: The interior designer Charles Faudree always uses Jimmy Steinmeyer to illustrate all his design books. The first I ever heard of Steinmeyer was through Faudree's books. Here – in a picture of Faudree's own breakfast room, are two bird prints out of series that came from the Balderbrae auction! I wonder what else Faudree bought at auction from Easton?
Besides designing houses and hotels, Easton also has a fabric line with Lee Jofa. His fabrics are wonderful, this is one of my favorites – it makes a wonderful curtain fabric, and it comes in many colorways.
Another favorite is this indoor/outdoor fabric by Easton. It comes in different colorways. I actually used the blue colorway in a pool house I designed about five years ago:
Here is a picture of the poolhouse room with the David Easton fabric I used on the windowseat. (Don't look at the rug! This was only a loaner until the seagrass came a few days later!!!)
I hope you have enjoyed this look at David Easton's Balderbrae, Then and Now. Many of the houses featured today are in his new book, which I highly recommend if you are a fan!!! To order from Amazon, simply click on the title below. And remember – watch for David Easton to be a guest soon on the Skirted Roundtable.
Timeless Elegance: The Houses of David Easton (9781584798651): David Easton, Albert Hadley: Books


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Holy Metropolis of the Genuine Greek Orthodox Church of AmericaCathedral of Saint Markella of Chios22-68 26th StreetAstoria, N.Y. 11105October 12, 2004FROM: Office of Public Relations and CommunicationsNEWS RELEASERe: Inaugural Clergy Laity Conference Great Success Astoria, NY- The Inaugural Clergy-Laity Conference of the Holy Metropolis of the Genuine Greek Orthodox Church of America concluded in New York yesterday following four days of highly productive meetings, deliberations, and joyful Divine Services. The conference was presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Pavlos, Archbishop of North and South America. Over 100 delegates and clergy from various parts of North America participated in the Conference, which met from October 8 to October 11. The theme of the conference was the life of Metropolitan Petros of blessed memory, and the fifty year anniversary of the Cathedral of St. Markella that was founded by him.The conference had three main assembly sections: the formation of the Metropolis Constitution, the formation of a National Philoptochos Society, and the formation of a national Metropolis Youth Association. His Eminence, Metropolitan Pavlos was joined at the conference by four hierarchs from Greece (Metropolitans Stephanos of Chios, and Chrysostomos of Attica, and Bishops Gregory of Christianoupolis, and Photios of Marathon) and one from America (Bishop Christodoulos of Theoupolis).That the conference was a great success was clear to all participants and observers. The participants expressed feelings of great fellowship with their brother Christians from the various parishes. Other results of the conference included: 1) the drafting of a new constitution for the Holy Metropolis. 2) The formation of a National Philoptochos Society. 3) The formation of a National Metropolis Youth Association. At its assembly, the Youth Association decided on a date for the Inaugural Metropolis Youth Association Conference. 4) The unanimous expression of a desire to continue the struggle to live and preserve the Holy Traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church as taught by the Holy Apostles, received, lived, and preserved by the Holy Fathers, and given to us by Metropolitan Petros and his brother Archimandrite Niphon of blessed memory. To see photos of the conference please visit: www.greekorthodoxclc.org For further information please go to: www.TheGreekOrthodoxChurch.com
The GOC is small in America, that is true. At St Markella's, however, there are 300 people a week average in attendence. Their two parishes in Chicago are a bit smaller, as are the parishes in Detroit and Florida. The parish in Montreal I am not sure of; the parish in Virginia is a mission.St Markella is a very popular saint among Greeks.I don't think it's very nice to put cathedral in quotation marks. Their diocese is certainly larger than the Albanian Diocese under the Ecumenical Patriarchate here in America.Anastasios
I think you can say ~ In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and post with charitable and prayerful intentions.
Sorry, partly my disdain for them being a schismatic group.
Phil,It should be rememberd that the Apostles other than SS. Peter and Paul, Andrew, and John are only Great Doxology Rank, at least in my Typicon they are. I would imagine saints like St. Tikhon and St. Innocent are Polyeleos or Vigil rank in Russian Churches which would explain it.Fr. Deacon Lance
Phil was wondering why St. Tikhon was commemorated but St. Thomas the Apostle was not. Feasts are ranked indescending order Great, Vigil, Poleleos, Great Doxology, Simple. A higher ranked feast takes precedence over a lesser. A few Feast have universal rank the Great Feasts, St. Nicholas, a few others, but each Church may raise a Saint to the rank they wish, a Church's own saints tend to be given Vigil rank.
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text: The high energy rock 'n' roll band West Water Outlaws from Boulder, Colorado was formed in early 2010 playing parties in the basement of singer Blake Rooker's house. During the mass explosion of DJ software and macbook pros, not many parties in Boulder featured live rock bands. The rock parties were a hit and the band began playing in bars and local clubs for a small fee of beer and food. All four members have a strong foundation in blues/rock music which many listeners recognize as a classic sound but each and every one of those listeners can tell you something unique and innovative about The Outlaws. In the mind of the band, rock and roll is not a passed genre that they are attempting to revive, yet a continuous staple of music that challenges them to evolve their writing style and develop their own creativity. "We're just four guys playing instruments in the way that makes sense to us- the fact that it comes out rock and roll is completely separate." – Will Buck. Since then, the Colorado favorite has sold out the Fox Theatre multiple times, headlined the Boulder Theater and shared the stage with national acts such as The Meter Men, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Jerry Joseph, Wild Feathers, Rival Sons, ALO, Assembly of Dust, The Stone Foxes, Rose Hill Drive, Dirty Sweet, and Dick Dale. The West Water Outlaws rocked over 150 shows nationally before the end of 2013 with their EP entitled Real Killer (2012) while simultaneously writing their first full length album. The band has always had a very open and diplomatic writing dynamic with each member as important and expressive as the other. There is no set formula to their writing process as Blake Rooker explains, "Some songs are brought to the table nearly completed, some spontaneously combust in a jam, some take months of scrutiny and some just come to us in the studio."


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the fifth year in a row, the MIT women's volleyball team opened its season by winning the Gordon College Tournament. The Engineers started play on Saturday by sweeping the host Fighting Scots, 30-24, 30-20, 30-20, and then defeated Messiah College, 30-21, 30-27, 27-30, 30-13. Tech ended the day with a 30-17, 30-25, 30-22, victory over Johnson & Wales University. Frances Rogoz was selected the Tournament MVP while Amanda Morris was tabbed for All-Tournament Team accolades for the first time in her career.
Rogoz recorded a team-high 15 kills by hitting .324 and added seven digs against Gordon. Alexandra Huston-Carico also reached double-figures in kills with 11 to go along with a .417 hitting percentage and three assisted blocks. In two games, Briana Stephenson, Barden Cleeland, and Alex May each totaled five kills while Cleeland contributed three assisted blocks. Carrie Buchanan collected 15 digs from the back row while Morris notched 41 assists, nine digs, and three aces.
Cleeland had a solid outing versus Messiah, finishing with 13 kills on a .667 hitting percentage, and team-highs in blocks (one solo, five assisted) and aces (four). Morris nearly recorded a triple-double as she totaled 43 assists, 15 digs, and seven kills to go along with three assisted blocks. Rogoz led MIT's offense with 14 kills while Stephenson added 11. Buchanan tallied a team-best 19 digs as Rose Zhong posted 10 digs and two aces.
In the championship match, May paced the Engineers with 10 kills and 10 digs. Cleeland totaled nine kills and four assisted blocks as Rogoz registered eight kills. Zhong notched six aces while Buchanan posted seven digs. Morris distributed 30 assists to go along with three aces. Lindsay Hunting contributed two aces in one game against the Wildcats.


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A new study has found that during the difficult changes of later life -- moving into residential care and losing a certain level of independence -- an acceptance of what can't be changed is a major predictor of life satisfaction.
Researchers at Deakin University in Australia found that when it comes to life satisfaction in one's later years, the ability to accept what cannot be changed is equally important to the feeling of being able to exert control over one's life.
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How To Cook Collard Greens
Do you love collards? If not, get out there and acquaint yourself with this amazing green! Collards are very nutritious (high in vitamins K, A, and C, as well as calcium, iron and fiber) and have been linked to lowered cholesterol. They are a hearty green that can grow well into early winter in colder climates and year round in more temperate ones. But more than anything, collards are delicious!
There are dozens of ways to cook collards and this one leans towards the more traditional, using a smoked ham hock and bacon fat to add flavor and richness. You can use oil (peanut, canola, or grapeseed) if you don't have bacon fat on hand, but you will miss out on some flavor. If you are looking for a super healthy way to prepare them, a simple five-minute steaming will do. I like my collards to have a little texture and chewiness, so I cook them a little less longer than traditionally called for. If you want supersoft, silky collards, cook them for the full two hours.
How to Cook Collards
Serves 4 as a side dish
What You Need
10 to 12 cups
of water
1 large or 2 small smoked ham hocks
3 cloves
of garlic, peeled
2 bunches
of collards
large yellow onion
2 tablespoons
bacon fat or oil
Salt and pepper
- Equipment
Large pot or Dutch oven with lid
A chef's knife and cutting board
A large frying pan
Bring the Water and Ham Hock to a Boil: In the large pot, bring the water and ham hock to a boil over a high flame. When the water reaches a boil, reduce to a simmer, add the peeled garlic cloves and partially cover. Simmer for two hours. Periodically check and add more water if needed to keep the ham hock covered.
Prepare the Collards: Wash the collards well in cold water. Remove the center stem by slicing along either side of the stem with your knife, cutting them in half while removing the stem. Alternatively, you can strip the leaves from the stalk using your hands. Stack the collard halves in a single pile and cut crosswise into thick ribbons.
Prepare the Onion: Chop the yellow onion into a medium large dice.
Cook the Collards: After two hours, remove the ham hock from the water using the tongs and place on a plate to cool. Add the collards to the water and bring back to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, for at least 45 minutes for chewy collards or up to 2 hours for silky soft collards.
Shred the Ham: While the collards are cooking, shred the meat from the ham hock and discard the rest. Sauté the onion in the bacon fat until softened and glossy, about 15 minutes. Add the meat and continue to cook until the onions start to brown. Set aside until collards are done.
Combine and Sauté: When the collards are done, turn off the heat and using the tongs, transfer the collards from the pot and into the frying pan with the onions. Be sure to include the garlic cloves, which will be super soft and can be easily smashed into the collards. Continue to sauté the greens until all the flavors have blended, splashing in a few ladles of the cooking liquid towards the end to moisten the greens. Salt to taste and add several grinds of fresh pepper. Serve 'em up!
Recipe Notes
Do NOT discard any remaining cooking liquid, a.k.a pot likker! It is loaded with flavor. Some people serve it up on the side and use it to moisten cornbread. You can also use it to cook beans or as a stock for a hearty soup. It can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen for several months.
For spicy collards, add a chopped chili or a few pinches of chile flakes when sautéing the onions.
Sprinkle with a little vinegar (I use cider vinegar) just before serving.
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Donald E. Gross
Donald E. Gross
Oct. 17, 1922 – Feb. 1, 2013
ROCHESTER — Don Gross, 90, was a resident of Rochester, formerly of Culver, and spent many winters in Florida. He has said "When it is my time to go I will go " Feb. 1, 2013 was his time to join the presence of our Lord. He was preceded in death by his 11 brothers and sisters.
Don is survived by his wife Eileen, whom he married Oct. 29, 1945. They enjoyed many years of camping, fishing, gardening, ice/roller skating, dancing and most of all family. He is also survived by his six children: Jim Gross of Argos, Jerry (Janeal) Gross of Shelbyville Ky., Jean (Ron) Brown of Anchorage Alaska, Ron (Bettie) Gross of Kewanna, Dan (Deb) Gross of Leiters Ford, Donna (Joe) Higgins of Roxboro N.C., grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Don served in World War II and the Battle of the Bulge. He was one of the six men who carpooled to Bendix, where he worked 30 years until retirement.
A memorial service will be held by the family.
Cards welcome to Eileen Gross, P.O. Box 613, Leiters Ford, IN 46945.


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Kirst's Life Simplified With Changeby John Dykstra '13, The Bachelor • September 20, 2012 Share:
IMB Senior Managing Consultant and US Army Reserve Captain Bill Kirst no longer had to hide his personal identity behind his military uniform a year ago today. On that day, September 20, 2011, he celebrated his sexual orientation. The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was officially repealed.
Kirst, who began his military career in 2002, spoke Wednesday evening in the Goodrich Room of the Lilly Library. Kirst's talk detailed his dual life as a once closeted gay military man and an out-of-the-closet worker for IBM.
The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy prohibited discrimination against closet homosexuals and bisexuals in the military. The policy also required closet homosexuals to conceal their sexual orientation.
Kirst struggled between his identity as an IBMer and a military member.
"I was spending most of my days working for a company like IBM, which was winning awards for diversity," Kirst said. "Then, I would put on the uniform and go serve on the weekends, and I would have to lie. People would ask me why I was not married, and I would tell them that I was waiting for my military obligations to be over."
Kirst found himself having to falsify his own life.
"I came up with every omission and white lie you could possibly think of," he said. "The bad thing is it got easy. I became really good at it. It became a talent I was never proud of, but I had to do it because it was part of the law."
Life became more complex for him when his two professions operated in the same location. His job with IBM required him to work in the Pentagon in 2009.
"My client at the time was the Air Force," Kirst said. "I spent every single day in the Pentagon with people in uniform as an IBMer. I knew as an IBMer that I could be out and proud, but as I was working with people in uniforms - that I worked with in the other capacity - it was extremely tricky for me. I had to walk this line and say I cannot be out, because if I was out to a colleague, that was fine. But, if a client found out about it, I did not know what they were going to do with that information."
Kirst first came out of the closet at IBM by registering as LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered). Then, he notified his managers about his sexuality through an e-mail.
"IBM strongly supports diversity," Kirst said. "They want people for how they work and how they contribute. Registering as LGBT was my first click and my first step towards coming out of the closet."
The Berlin Wall was a metaphor for Kirst's mental state as a closeted gay man.
"Imagine an emotional Berlin Wall that you have been keeping up for years and imagine holding your arm all the way out to keep people away. Eventually your arm is going to get tired," Kirst said. "But once you take your arm down, people are going to get closer. I upheld my emotional Berlin Wall for a long time."
Kirst's friends noticed that he had built this "Wall" and were concerned.
"There were so many people close to me that I could not let in," Kirst said. "So, finally, I sent out an email to a lot of people, people who were chipping away at that Wall. They wanted to understand."
Kirst used social media to come out of the closet publicly after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was repealed on September 20, 2011. On his Facebook account, he posted a photo of a text message his cousin sent him that said, 'be proud to be who you are today. I support u!' He also thanked bands like Paramore for indirectly helping him through his struggles. Furthermore, he blogs about homosexuality and helps his followers with problems they have.
His cousin's support was encouraging. Kirst is the oldest son of six children from a family with a strong Irish Catholic background. His youngest brother came out of the closet before he did.
"My brother came out of the closet in college," Kirst said. "My parents' response scared me and made me go deeper into the closet. It was difficult with my parents at first when I came out, but we worked at it. We are still working at it. It takes time."
Time eventually passes, however. Time has been a defining characteristic of Kirst's life. With time, we can become stronger about our diversity.
Kirst will join Rob Shook '83 for a Chapel Talk Thursday morning. The two are facilitating a workshop Thursday evening on campus focusing on diversity.


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Six-year-old Madison Bergstrom of Stoughton, Massachusetts, is like any other girl her age, dancing and lip syncing to One Direction and dressing up like a princess.
But Madi has been battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia off and on since she was 19 months old.
"She's been through a lot for her age and she still has about two years of treatment to go," said her mother, Shauna McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has been through a lot, too, as a single parent and primary caregiver fighting this battle right alongside her pint-sized hero.
"It's hard, it's scary but she is resilient, and inspiring and that's what helps – she makes me strong," she said.
So when some friends bought Madi One Direction tickets for her and her mom to go see the band at Gillette Stadium this Saturday, they were thrilled.
In home video from earlier this year Shauna asked Madi, "How much do you love One Direction?"
"Like to the moon!" Madi said.
"And how much do you want to go to their concert?" Shauna asked.
"I'll ride to there as fast as I can!" said Madi.
"You want to go so bad?" asked Shauna asked.
"Yes!" exclaimed Madi.
"We are totally going!" Shauna said.
But sadly, Madi ended up back in the ICU this week at Dana-Farber Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and she won't be able to go to the concert.
Madi's focused on the positives, such as ice cream sundaes in her hospital bed. But her mom was bummed, and posted a message on Facebook asking if anyone wanted to buy the tickets, figuring she could use the money to do something special with Madi once she feels better.
That post has led to another page with thousands of "likes" asking "One Direction" to visit Madi in the hospital.
"To see that there's so much good in so many people and that they care, Madison has an army of people behind her," Shauna said.
Shauna says while it would be awesome to see the sparkle in her daughter's eye from meeting her favorite band, she has much bigger hopes and dreams for her little princess.
"I want to see her grow up to be normal and I'm sorry," said Shauna tearing up, "I just want to see her be -- the range of normal – there is no range and this is our normal, but I want her to grow healthy, I want her to grow happy."


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In the words of poet Miguel Hernández, "If it weren't for… I don't know what/ my heart would write one last note…/ and I'd say to the world, you stay here." [Editor's note: He probably wrote this in Spanish.] He went on to survive the Spanish Civil War and imprisonment by a fascist government, and he never gave in to the life's darker pull; he held fast to hope in the face of heartbreak.
Today in Albuquerque, people will take on a symbol of hope and permanence that will never wash off. At King's Kreation tattoo shop, an estimated 150 people will partake in Albuquerque's first-ever semicolon event; it's a project aimed at advocating against suicide by tattooing a semicolon somewhere on the body.
Why a semicolon? It's an enigmatic punctuation mark, and it means a series of commas, a verbal pause—greater than a comma—approaching the pause after a period. It also denotes conjoined, related ideas. Poets are fond of semicolons because they allow for the splicing of childbirth with sunrise in a single thought. "I never thought that I would get a tattoo that couldn't be covered by a shirt. Then this project came along. The metaphor is beautiful," says event organizer Jonathan Cottrell. "I've been a grammar geek for my entire life, and to use punctuation symbolically is something I have just never thought of."
I think a semicolon tattoo is brilliant symbol of solidarity. A suicidal person needs breathing room, but they also need to talk; it's a way to work the emotional slivers out. The best thing you can do for a suicidal loved one is to listen to them. Tattoos are permanent, sans lazer; so even if there's a long, sad pause, there is no separation.
The (;) tattoo costs just $20 plus tax at King's Kreation (117 Seventh Street NW); don't forget to tip your artist. Half the event proceeds will be donated to Agora Crisis Center.


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|2007-01-29, 10:16
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Madlax fanboyz
also seriously, who the hell in their right mind would give the power of geass to 9 year old kid :/
|2007-01-29, 11:13
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Age: 32
Otherwise it might be about the subject's background and their determination...those who actually have a use for the Geass can only accept it. Someone who doesn't have a goal in mind might not be as easily controlled/kept in check as people who must rely on her. As for Mao, we don't his history except that he's an orphan. C.C. probably didn't want to wait until he was longer and felt he could already accept the Geass and get used to it, till he got old enough to act by relying on the information gathered by mind-reading. The only problem is that the Geass couldn't be shut down and reportedly evolved in a negative way...moving away from C.C.'s scenario and forcing her to part ways with him.
|2007-01-29, 19:18
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^ but it isnt said that in order to recieve geass the person needs to be compatible so im still under the impression that anyone willing to take up the power can...a valid reason for CC giving mao geass was if she could use him for her own needs when he has mastered the use of it but that doesnt seem like CC at all...a better reason would be that she wanted mao to stand up for himself...maybe being an orphan he was roaming the streets and whatnot...maybe she took pity on him and wanted him to stand up as a person agin caring for him like her own child...
|2007-01-29, 21:23
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C.C.'s nipple appearance was in the first Ending song, a still picture drawn by kimutaka himself, where she's leaning against podium in a church.
|2007-01-31, 07:48
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Holy Beast ~Wuff!~
yum yum.
cute nipples Villeta!
Has to be Milly next! please Haruhi! Milly next!
Oh and personally speaking, Villeta x Ougi isn't such a bad idea, and the keeping her in that current state will make the future story arch very very VERY interesting, as it brings out the old cliche of what to do when you have lived on the other side of the conflict, do you immediately go back to the way you were, or embrace the new you? or maybe a combination?
|2007-01-31, 18:12
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aww, but it is a good cliche.
besides, better to have Villeta x Ougi then watch Viletta sink deeper into disgrace and insanity like Jeremiah. (speaking of which wonder how that's going for Jeremiah. guessing he's the next geass opponent after they kill mao...unless Lu actually managed to kill him this time....)
at least this way villeta adds some additional variety to the antagonists, and an excellent addition to the utterly random pairings department.
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*runs before he get shot*
Me wants Cecil and Cornelia
|2007-02-01, 02:56
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Age: 35
so am i the only one who has fallen head over heels in love with the new OP?? really love the guitar intro... then again im in full belief that recently anime fans have become like cattle, moving in the direction of the masses. great ep tho.
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|2007-02-01, 03:55
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I disagree with you all.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Trivia: Shirley's diary is built backwards, as if Britanians wrote from right to left.
CC said the Geass grows stronger as one uses it. What does it mean for Lelouch? That soon he won't be able to look at people without damaging their short term memory? That he'll lose the one use limit and will be obeyed no matter what order he gives (or how casually?) That's he'll be able to geass people without direct eye contact?
|2007-02-01, 09:11
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Most people enjoy pop sung by people who are made pretty and good at singing thanks to achievements (not sure if I spelled the word right.) made by the great human race.
I was going to write; "but what if she´s born and raised in Japan/Area 11?" But you´re right. Certainly a miss from the writers.
|2007-02-01, 10:17
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Quite a fantastic episode, though I wasn't that interested viletta's boobs. (Well yuffie's one will be another matter )
SImply loved watching Mao getting owned. PLease let Mao be dead! Please! Please! IT is about time to move to more meaningful stories...
|2007-02-01, 12:54
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Serious hope Mao bit the bullet and is gone now. Honestly felt bad for the guy, getting a Geass at such a young age and one that let you hear so many thoughts at once. Not surprising the guy went nuts. Definately not one of C.C. best decisions. Sadly all he had after that point was her because he couldn't really interact in the normal world any longer.
Lelouch might've had a point that killing him or taking away the Geass (if she could do that) would've been better than simply leaving him. It's sad, but man the guy ended up pretty twisted by the whole thing. Calmly shooting C.C. in the limbs so she couldn't get away. (I'm guesing this is one person she should've never told that bullets couldn't kill her. Maybe that belief went so far that he honestly didn't think she'd die if he chopped her into pieces) Of course he apparently didn't seem to care that while gun shots apparently can't kill her they can seriously hurt like hell. Good think Lelouch went into action or else she would've had to feel her limbs being taken off.
Lelouch really knew how to mess with Mao even predicting how the conversation would go. Saying things like how C.C. was his, how he knew her name, and he'd taken all of her. Man he's pretty devious, though who knows how long it'll be before all of those statements are true Clever job though setting up the police so the moment Mao said anything about his identity they'd shoot him.
I sure hope that isn't Mao. I don't know who it is but I can only hope. The man was shot that many times. Let's not turn this into another show where characters seemingly 'die' then turn up again. Also looks like Lelouch is going to meet Cornelia and get some answers. Maybe that means Suzaku got that audience they were after with Euphemia. Which only means we'll have attack of the crazed yuri girl!
I'm surprised how they handled Shirley. I really expected her to just leave school or something. But her just not knowing Lelouch. Plus his lame excuse of 'we had a fight and we're pretending not to know each other' is pretty bad. For a great tactition that is pretty weak. Maybe they left it that way so Shirley can be involved later but it's still not that good.
Good that Lelouch and C.C. fixed things up between them at the end. Nice how he avoids the question of whether he was comforting, pitying, or getting attached to her. Seems like Lelouch and C.C. are making a pretty strong bond. Too bad for Kallen how she's sort of been dropped off a bit during all of this.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2011) – After traveling over 4,300 miles on its season-long five-game road swing, the ETSU women's basketball team finally returns home as the Lady Bucs host Morehead State on Tuesday night. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the MSHA Athletic Center.
ETSU (0-10) – who hasn't played since Dec. 11 when the Blue and Gold faced then No. 18 North Carolina in Chapel Hill – hopes returning home is what they need to pick up their first win of the season. Despite dropping its first 10 games to start the year, ETSU has plenty to build off over the last two games, while playing on their home court is something the Lady Bucs have done well over the last few seasons.
The Lady Bucs entered the season with an eight-game home winning streak inside the Dome, but a season-opening loss to Tennessee Tech in the Preseason WNIT snapped the streak back on November 11. However, the Lady Bucs have still won 20 of their last 24 home games, including a perfect 11-0 mark back in 2009-10.
During the road swing red-shirt senior guard Tarita Gordon (Wichita, Kan.) scored in double figures in three of the five games, while sophomore Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) averaged 10.4 points and 8.8 rebounds along with shooting 51.0 percent (25-49) from the field. In addition to those two, fellow sophomore guard Shawn Randall (Orlando, Fla.) also finished the road trip strong. Randall is coming off a season-high 16-point performance at North Carolina and also scored 10 points at Missouri State back on Dec. 6.
With the Lady Bucs having a little over a week lay-off between games, Morehead State (3-8) is fresh off its 75-69 win over Robert Morris on Sunday afternoon. The Eagles outscored Robert Morris by six in the first half and both teams scored 34 points in the final 20 minutes as Morehead State secured its first win since defeating Wright State on Dec. 2.
The Eagles – who are 0-5 away from home this season – have three players scoring in double figures as senior guard Linda Dixon leads the way with 14.4 points per game. Meanwhile, junior forward Ashar Harris is averaging a double-double through her first 11 games of the season (10.5 points/11.5 rebounds) and senior guard Courtney Lumpkin is registering 10.6 points and 3.2 assists per contest. As a team, Morehead State has made 46 more threes than its opponents – 88 to 42 – while Dixon is averaging 2.6 treys per game.
Morehead State leads the all-time series 4-3, but the Lady Bucs won the last meeting, 96-83, back on Dec. 4, 1990 in Johnson City.
Fans who attend Tuesday's game and bring a canned food item with them will receive $1 admission as all the proceeds will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.
Fans who are unable to attend Tuesday's game can listen to all the action on WXSM-AM 640 The Extreme Sports Monster as "Voice of the Lady Bucs" John Stevens will carry the play-by-play. Live video will also be offered via A-Sun.TV and live stats will be available through GameTracker.
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See Lady Gaga's Handmade Birthday Card From Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld, the fabulous head designer at Chanel, may create fashions that are three times the cost of an average person's mortgage payment, but his birthday gift for fashion queen Lady Gaga was decidedly less wallet-emptying. In fact, it was priceless.
Gaga tweeted a shot of Lagerfeld holding up the homemade card her created for her. It featured Gaga on the front, with flowing blonde locks, black sunglasses and the white dress she wore to the ribbon-cutting ceremony at her Barney's Christmas workshop two holiday seasons ago!
Astute little monsters will remember that at that 2011 event, Gaga was wearing a full, princess-like Chanel ball gown, so it figures that the hand-drawn card would feature the Ma Monster in Chanel threads.
Perhaps K. Lags can create another fashionable wheelchair for Gaga, complete with the quilted Chanel fabric and linked C logos, as she completes her recovery from tour-ending hip surgery. He can't be upstaged by Louis Vuitton, now can he?
Gaga celebrated her 27th birthday last week with her BF, actor Taylor Kinney, in Chicago.
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It looks me nine years of dwelling in the Pacific Northwest, one quick train ride, and the encouragement of two sisters, but I finally made it to Eugene for the weekend recently. The break included sunshine, strolls, Lane County farmers market, vegan food, frolicking at the top of Skinner Butte, soy lattes, TMNT: The Secret of the Ooze, and the charming company of the Sisters Legume.
Everything I'd heard about Eugene seemed to be true: it was scenic, it was cozy, it was much closer than I thought, there were lots of bikes, interesting pizza, cute vegetarian carts and the breeze often carried a delightful combination of nutritional yeast and pot. It reminded me of weekend trips to Northampton, MA during my college years.
After a late night arrival, we started the weekend bright and early at the Wandering Goat coffeeshop. We quickly moved on to the second order of business: picking up treats for later at Sweet Life. I can't tell you how many times I've heard friends who've been to Eugene debate Sweet Life vs. Sweetpea, it's ridiculous. Just bring on the pastries!
The verdict on the box from Sweet Life Patisserie: I appreciated the dark (perhaps, black cocoa powder?) chocolate cake of the cupcake with bites of the rich, coconut & brown sugar-tinged salted caramel frosting. It made me realize how many bakeries must use cheap cocoa powder – the difference here was apparent. The blueberry fritter was more like a soft scone, which wasn't up my alley, and while I didn't try the cinnamon roll, J. Legume found it to be a "fine cinnamon roll", but " a struggle" to devour. So darling.
Once we had consumed and breathed in enough sugar for the morning, we stopped at the downtown farmers market to take in some greens.
It would be another week before I had a chance to visit the Portland Farmers Market since it'd reopened for the Spring, and my local green-seeking-radar was going crazy. It had been so long since I could purchase raab without a plastic tag. So, so long.
For a legitimate lunch, we stopped by vegan food cart-turned-adorable dinerette, Cornbread Cafe.
Why does one go to Cornbread Cafe? Why, vegan comfort food. Shout it out style: VEGAN COMFORT FOOD.
Just look at this menu, full of cruelty free country classics.
My new, bizarro cashew allergies withheld the gravy and cheese sauce options (and the d-cheese does not appeal to me), but I was incredibly satisfied with my plate, so who cares?
I don't, and will continue to tell myself this (alright, again and again), return, and chomp into more crunchy-coated Southern Fried and Buffalo style tofu, after which, I will one day try the Shredded BBQ Seitan and Chicken Fried Tempeh.
Basically, I'm already penciling in a second visit on my next trip to Eugene, unless the Garbanzo Grill cart catches my attention first. We can share.
Such vegan wonders from such a small-ish city! That's the Northwest for ya.
For dinner, we picked up a pizza from a place I'd heard both raves & a few whines about through the years, PRI: the Pizza Research Institute.
Admittedly, I decided to bypass the famous peach and pear topped 'zas once I heard they were canned fruit, which is silly, since the pineapple and jalapeno party below was the same case, and it was March. We built our own pie, and while the tangy, miso cheese sauce took some time to set, it was a welcome change from processed shreds. The toppings, however, overloaded the chewy crust. That being said, I'd return to try out a peach slice and a pint of ale. There's no way around it. Plus, any pizza is better pizza when paired with costumed turtles.
Cowabunga, Eugene – til we meet again.