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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Where are the mud huts?
My placement is in the city of Blantyre, which is the commercial capital of Malawi – not quite the African village that most people picture! The roads are littered with swerving mini-buses, callous SUVs, speeding cars, adept Malawians gracefully crossing the streets and the occasional newbie like me looking the wrong way for the traffic (yes, like in the UK, they drive on the left but don't have large unhelpful signs asking you to look to your right first). The roads themselves mimic the chaos with their unstraightness, non-right angles and with parallel roads meeting up at some point – not unlike some parts of Calgary suburbia. Only thing is, you'll hear more Chichewa (one of the official languages of Malawi) than English (the other official language of Malawi). The shops on the roadside range anywhere from an Indian-owned textile shop to an Indian-owned auto-parts shop. Yep, Malawi is apparently a popular nesting ground for Indian entrepreneurs, who have created an interesting cultural dynamic that I haven't yet understood completely. Suffice to say that you'll find temples and mosques in this country that is known for its devout Christians.
Maize plot on a dirt road within the city of Blantyre
Also on the roadside you'll find random plots of land growing maize, some as small as 10ft by 10ft!! It is quite the sight – you are walking along the road with a fancy private hospital on one side and a walk-in closet size maize field on the other. Maize (or corn as some of us call it) is the staple food crop in Malawi, and obviously they take it seriously. On an average day you will have maize servings three times a day – maize porridge for breakfast, nsima (a dough-like dish made from maize flour and water) with some relish for lunch, and nsima with some relish for dinner. Between these meals, if you want a snack you can have a corn on the cob or some popcorn from women cooking it over a charcoal stove.
LWS: I have to talk here about the Malawian women – I am sure you have heard several incredible stories about them, but I was still flabbergasted when I saw them for myself. They are these amazing yet intimidating multi-tasking machines with enough muscle to seriously harm you but a smile that makes you feel so welcome. I was loitering around a water tap in an urban village community one day and luckily at that time, there was a water supply. So people were hustling to get all the water they could, while the supply lasted. By people I mean women and young girls ages 5 and above. There were pails and cans of all shapes and sizes. I saw this one young girl walk up with a baby on her back (it's almost like an accessory – about one in three women I see are carrying a baby and the girls start training in this art at a very early age). She bends down to heave this shallow tub that probably holds over 30 gallons of water and with a friend's help gets it on her head, and then just nimbly walks away. Incredulous, I bend down to pick up a similar tub, and couldn't even move it! As the women laugh at me, I sheepishly back away from the tub and let its rightful owner deftly pick it up with ease. Just around the corner, I see a woman making nsima, with a baby on her back of course. You can see the muscles in her right arm flexing as she uses a huge wooden spoon, nthiko, to mix this huge vat of maize flour, ufa, mixed with water. The vat is precariously balanced on a charcoal-fired stove, and she holds it steady by holding it with her bare hands! I have burnt myself on more than one occasion trying to imitate that. :LWS end.
So what do I do when I am not stuffing my face with some form of maize flour? I work with a Malawian NGO called Hygiene Village Project, which focuses on promoting sanitation facilities and practices in rural and low-income communities. The project I am involved in is based in the community of Makata, which is sort of an urban village located in the suburbs of Blantyre. It is a sanitation marketing initiative – it is an approach that creates a demand and supply for sanitation facilities within a community. We are doing this by educating the people of Makata about the importance of clean latrines and good hygiene practices, and at the same time training the local artisans (bricklayers, carpenters etc.) on building permanent latrines with a proper system to collect waste. I'll have more details on my project in the next update. For now, I just want to give you a feel for where I'm working.
Foosball or Microsoccer: Almost as universal as football
Urban villages (I wouldn't really call them slums because they feel more like a village) are a very interesting entity. Several of the power structures and social dynamics are like a village, but they are highly influenced by their proximity to the city. So you'll see all these booths selling cell phone cards beside vendors selling freshly butchered goat, just around the corner from a huge British Petroleum or Total gas station. The village chief speaks fluent English, just like his oldest son, who will eventually inherit his position. The houses are made from bricks (fired or unfired depending on what they can afford, and the availability of firewood) with a tin roof. Often there'll be a tiny room beside the house, about the size of two telephone booths where people will run all sorts of businesses from tailoring to haircutting salons! There are large government-run primary schools with an enrollment of 4000+ students, that have to worry about the water faucets being stolen. And of course, they know more about the behaviour and attitudes of NGO workers than I do! In Makata, I have come across at least 4 different NGO initiatives in my first week there. I even came across a storage box at a school that was donated from the government of Canada, but I couldn't really figure out the contents. Development work is a major industry here and I am just starting to get a sense of its level of sophistication. I will have more on this too in my later updates.
In the meanwhile, I would love to hear what you are thinking and wondering. If you have a question that you would like to ask a Malawian (an NGO worker, a university student, a 4-year old girl in an urban village, a village chief's wife …), please post it as a comment or email it to me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Tsalani bwino!
5 comments:
- Emily said...
the one big thing i notice is that NGO workers are the HIGHEST paid people in malawi, which really makes me doubt how NGOs are supposed to pull out when they play such a huge role in the economy. NGO works get paid 3 times as much as most government officials, and they have the most extravagant houses too.....
- May 26, 2008 at 1:17 AM
- Anna said...
What a wonderful way to start of a rainy Monday morning in Calgary! I feel so inspired! I loved reading about your experiences in Malawi and enjoyed your interesting stories very much. You describe everything so well it almost feels like we are there with you! I'm so glad that things are going well! Thanks for the update ... and inspiration :) !! Take care ... Anne (Fundraising)
- May 26, 2008 at 8:30 AM
- Africa Sankofa Fund said...
It's great to hear you have made it safe and sound for your assignment in Malawi. You have a wonderful way with words Binnu, it is nice to be able to read about your adventure. We will be looking forward to more updates as they get posted!
Stephen & Sue
- May 27, 2008 at 8:44 AM
- Stephen & Sue said...
Hello Binnu, we just read the posting and want to say thanks for letting us in on your adventure. You write beautifully. We will be looking forward to your next posting, keep up the great work!
- May 27, 2008 at 7:30 PM
- Marilyn said...
Hey Binnu, it's Marilyn. I have a question for everyone but the little girl. What is a typical date like over there? Is there dating? Are there arranged marriages? Yes, I know, I have a one track mind. See ya!
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San Marino is a City in Los Angeles County, California. And according to the US Bureau of Census its total population is 12,973 and out of the total population, 10,002 residents are at least 16 years old, of which 5,334 are females. And there are about 8,737 residents aged 25 years and over. And there are 2,190 residents who are at least 65 years old.
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Saturday 16 August
Weather: overcast, breezy, occasional sunny spells
On site: Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews, Chris Hobbs, Muriel Hardman, Pauline Gimson, Freddie Sharman, Phil Howard, Lorna Boyd-Bell, Tony Driscoll, Nigel Harper-Scott, Ernie Ford, Jim Skipper, Alison Coates, David Gimson, Greg Ford, Luke Gearing, Claire Skelly, Mick James (to 10.20, back at 12.25)
Off to a slow start because there is planning to finish in the north-western corner of the trench before we can set people to work on the site. This left a group milling around with nothing to do until after 11 o'clock, the problem being exacerbated by a lack of finds to wash.
To the south of the hollow way, there is a very nice flinty surface turning up that is perhaps the last proper metalling of the road. Its relationship to the chalky patch that has been visible since we first removed the turf is unclear, although as Chris is trowelling back the remains of topsoil in this area, a relationship will be revealed eventually. There's a plastic button from the surface of the road (probably 1950s or 60s in date) that can't date the road: it's presumably worked down through the topsoil.
Almost as soon as starting to remove the clay floor, a number of fragments of what appears to be an early nineteenth-century plate turned up. Whether this is something compressed into the top of the floow after abandonment or evidence for a Georgian cottage on the site, I don't know. I'll need to check the Enclosure Map again in more detail just to see if it does show something here that I've overlooked.
In the hollow way, a complex series of metallings is showing up on the south-eastern edge. Presumably, there are different repairs over many years, with only traces of the original surface. There is an area of large cobbling, an area of flinty gravel/pebbles and a patch of chalk gravel. How any of these relate, if at all, to the chalk flecky deposit on the north-western edge is currently masked by the mucky topsoil in the bottom of the hollow. Phil is now sorting that out. We are now virtually free of topsoil (at last!).
The weather has been relatively kind to us today: although the forecast all week had been that Saturday would be the wettest of the week, the heavy rain is stuck in the west and won't be with us till this evening. We can but hope that tomorrow will be okay, too. What has become irritating today is that the wind is picking up, making it very difficult to use the paper records.
The clayey deposit, context (2), is proving less intractable than I had feared, as it's remained quite damp underneath the harder crust. It's also apparent that calling it 'clay' isn't at all accurate: if anything, it's a slightly clayey loam. This probably means that it isn't a floor, although it might be derived from a clay floor by post-abandonment bioturbation. The material coming from it is no later than the earlier nineteenth century (and in some cases, older still).
Nigel and Tony are really cracking on with the planning, which means that we've got everyone working. We won't be able to finish the plans of context (2) until Mick returns with the spray (he left two hours ago for an hour – these things always take longer than anticipated). The next bit to deal with is the patch of chalk in the hollow way that's been visible all the way through: it's apparently immediately under the turf and on top of the topsoil, so it's becoming urgent to get it removed.
In the south-western extension, Freddie and Claire are beginning to remove (2) and it's coming down onto a chalk rubbly deposit, even more chalky than the material on the slope of the hollow way. It's beginning to look as if the chalky deposit could cover the entire site, which is unexpected (I'd have thought that things would be different either side of the hollow, but this is apparently not the case).
We appear not to have any finds labels. This is a bit worrying, as we are going to have to label the trays much more rigorously as we begin to dig more than one context at a time. These sorts of issues should have been sorted out long ago. We really ought to have a stock of consumables like this that can be used all year round, not just for the summer excavation.
At lunchtime, virtually everyone went to the pub (and a few have still not made it back…). With this sort of project, it's not appropriate to get angry with people over their timekeeping, but it's not good. Perhaps I am being over-neurotic about time-keeping, as it is only five minutes…
Mick has now got the spray working, which ought to help us see the contrast between context (2) and the apparently underlying chalk-flecked material. Once that's done, Tony and Nigel can plan the area and we can get everyone on to removing (2). Even with the spray, though, the soil now looks mostly greyish.
The finds from (2) appear to be mostly later eighteenth-century in date. There's a piece of tin-glazed earthenware that may or may not be transfer-printed; if it is, then it pushes the date into the later 1790s at the earliest. This will be where checking the Enclosure map helps me understand whether or not we have the floor of a building here. There has also been a rather nice ceramic marble (small find <3>). In the south-western extension, there is a deposit that we are treating as (2) provisionally because it is exactly the same colour but is rather more clayey. Could this be the parent material for (2) proper?
Deposit (3), Muriel's chalky patch, which is clearly overlying the topsoil, is immediately next to a small hollow that was visible even before turf removal. It's become apparent that deposit (3) is the material removed from the cut (which will need to be assigned a number of its own), probably in the not too distant past. Curiously, the topsoil beneath it appears to be overlying a clayey chalk-flecked deposit that's unrelated to anything else in the vicinity.
Over most of the site, we now seem to be largely into the eighteenth century. Given that we have a number of blanket deposits, it means that we ought to have good preservation of any deposits and features below them.
Context (2) appears to be fairly thick. Although we had initially thought that it would overly the chalk flecked deposit visible on the slope of the hollow way, there actually appear to be chalk flecks within it, which were misleading us in those places where there had been over-digging of the topsoil.
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Pleased to hear that things went so well on Saturday. Sorry I missed lunch at the pub! Any news on the piece of red material (tile/brick sort of thing) which I left embedded in the clay-like context on Friday?


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Psalm 30, in Augustine's Commentary on the Psalms
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Date: 1110
St Augustine of Hippo (353 -430) was one of the most important early Christian writers. Among his many books, his commentary on the psalms was one of the most widely copied and quoted during the middle ages. Augustine wrote a separate commentary on each psalm, some of which are lengthy, all together making for a very long book. Often manuscripts of it were bound as two or three volumes--as are modern printed editions. This manuscript is Volume One of a copy that belonged to Rochester cathedral priory. It probably served multiple purposes: for reading from during the daily prayer services (divine office), as a source when composing sermons, for theological study and personal contemplation.
Medieval scribes, given half a chance, made it clear where the divisions of a text were. The red writing (rubric) tells the reader that the first part of the commentary on Psalm 30 (31) has ended and the second begins. The commentary itself begins with the large green letter. The squiggles in the margin above it are citation marks, indicating the text of the psalm is being cited in the adjacent column. The note 'sculcatum' in the left margin refers to a difficult word in the text ('exsculptum'). The 'nota totu[m]' in the lower margin is a warning to read carefully.


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Like most fish, young fry (ponies) are born with a small yolk sac. This will provide nutrition for about the first 6-12 hours of life.
Food can be offered within the first few hours of life, but is not essential until after about 6-10 hours. Remember they have just been born and their digestive tract is very immature. It can take several days for them to be eating at the full rate.
Baby seahorse fry can consume vast numbers of newly hatched Artemia or Brine Shrimp (for large fry 10 mm onwards) and Rotifers or Copepods (which will need to be offered to some smaller fry <10 mm).
The main causes of fry death are:
Air intake: The food source, baby brine shrimp are light sensitive. The food tends to swim at the surface of the water, young fry can intake air with their food and cannot dispel this air.
This is however, avoidable. You can darken off the top and sides of your nursery tank and apply lighting to the side of the tank encouraging your fry to eat their food below the surface of the water. The diagram above is an example of a fry rearing tank.
Starvation: Starvation can be caused both by not adding enough food and by over feeding. Each baby seahorses can eat 2,000 newly hatched brine shrimp a day. Food should be added to your nursery tank at least three times per day.
You need to add enough food for your fry to eat for about 15-20 minutes (75% of the food should have been consumed). If it is not then you have added too much. They then should have some time to digest this food, about 3 hours is plenty. Only feed during daylight hours and turn off lights at night.
Poor Water Quality and Water Movement: As the stocking density of your nursery tank is high and you are continually adding foods with high fat contents to enhance growth, the water quality can deteriorate very quickly. Fry can be susceptible to bacterial infections that thrive in these conditions.
By doing regular water changes at least daily (15-30%) and keeping the tank clean of debris you can minimize the chances of bacteria building up. It is advisable to keep the nursery tank free of any gravel or sand, as a bare bottom tanks are easier to siphon.
Water flow can be critical. There needs to be enough water movement to keep the food moving past the seahorse and to keep the seahorses moving, but not too much to cause them to become tired or not be able to hitch when needed. It is also important to ensure that adequate air is supplied.
Although not necessary, a sponge filter can be added to the nursery tank to aid in water quality. This filter will need to be turned off during feed times because all the food can be sucked into the filter.
Survival rates for fry in the home aquarium vary, and can be very poor, don't get too disheartened if you don't succeed first time.


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June 18, 2017. My following letter was sent to county and state officials on this date, and an abbreviated version of it was published in the Citrus County Chronicle on July 5, 2017.
Scott Carnahan, Citrus County Commissioner; Ronald Kitchen, Citrus County Commissioner; Brian Coleman, Citrus County Commissioner; Jimmie Smith, Citrus County Commissioner; Jeff Kinnard, Citrus County Commissioner; Wilton Simpson, Florida State Senator; Ralph Massullo, Jr. Florida State Representative
Cc: Randy Oliver, Citrus County Administrator; Mark Green, Director, Growth Management Department; Joanna Coutu, Director, Land Development Division; Laura Marley, Principal Planner, Land Development Division; Adam Thomas Director, Visitors and Convention Bureau; Bruce McLaughlin Bruce McLaughlin Consulting Services, Inc.; John Green Committee to Save Ozello
From: Gary Rankel, Retired, Citrus Hills, Florida
Subject: Pirate's Cove Development Application CPA/AA/PUD-17-05
Since 2012, Mr. George Decker of Kodak, Tennessee has submitted applications to develop a resort condominium complex on his 3.6 acres of mostly vacant property known as Pirate's Cove in Ozello (www.ozello.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Attachment-4-Zoning-and-ELU.pdf) . This property once housed a restaurant, tavern and 10-unit motel / RV complex that was destroyed by the "no-name" storm in March 1993.
The property rests a few feet above sea level in the ecologically sensitive St. Martin's Marsh and Aquatic Preserve, and adjacent to the county-owned Ozello Community Park. Surrounding navigable waters support a broad array of fish and wildlife, including manatees and other species listed and protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Having failed to win county approval of past proposals, Mr. Decker has submitted the new subject application for consideration (www.ozello.net/pirates-cove-land-owners-plans/ ). To proceed with his plans, the acreage would first have to be re-zoned from Coastal and Lakes Residential to Coastal and Lakes Commercial, to conform with the two small parcels already listed as CLC on the county's Current Zoning Map. These same two parcels, however, are listed as CLR on the county's Future Land Use Map, which seems puzzling.
The community of Ozello has consistently opposed Mr. Decker's proposals, continues to believe that his current application is incompatible with the area, and has formed the Committee to Save Ozello (www.ozello.net) to organize resistance to his ideas. I'd like to join the community in recommending rejection of subject application, and propose doing so in conjunction with a follow-up plan to expand the tourism and outdoor recreation values of the area for the overall benefit of the county. Simply rejecting the application without following through would leave the property vacant, thereby inviting future development proposals in this environmentally sensitive areas.
As an avid angler and retired biologist with more than 30 years of experience managing and developing fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation resources, I have long felt that kayak fishing has received short shrift in the county's tourism program, and that Pirate's Cove should serve as the centerpiece in a series of eco-tourism destinations for paddlers, anglers, picnickers and other outdoor recreation enthusiasts to enjoy (http://fishingkayaks.us/no-motor-zone/) . The larger and better known paddling sites in the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoons on the Space Coast, and Tampa and Sarasota Bays to the south may remain more popular, however, they can't begin to provide the same uncrowded "Old Florida" experience of the relatively unspoiled Nature Coast.
Within a short paddle of the Pirate's Cove property, folks can encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, rays, a variety of shorebirds and other marine life in gorgeous backcountry settings. Excellent fisheries habitat exists around miles of mangrove shorelines, extensive salt marshes, sea grass beds, oyster bars and hard bottom substrates, all of which serve as nursery areas for fish and and the critters they feed on. Seatrout, redfish, snook, flounder and other species are there for the taking.
Paddlesports, including kayaking, paddleboarding and kayak fishing are the fastest growing outdoor recreation activities in the country, with Florida and California leading the way in numbers of users. The suitability of Ozello to host such activities is nicely depicted by the Kayakbeach folks at http://kayakbeach.com/ozello/ozello.html and on my website (http://fishingkayaks.us).
Anglers and eco-tourists in their plastic vessels can paddle west three miles to the Gulf and search for shell middens on Mullet Key, which was inhabited by Native Americans in pre-Columbian times and added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1986. From there, it's a short paddle to the adjacent Sandy Hook Key for a swim in the expansive sandy area on its north side, and to the nearby Bird Keys, a popular bird nesting area. Others may want to head east to enjoy the beauty and solitude of the remote Salt River backcountry, where you can paddle for hours without seeing another soul. Anglers looking to bring home a fresh fish dinner are rarely disappointed, and are assured of quality experiences even on slow fishing days.
An eco-tourism oriented park at Pirate's Cove would offer the perfect complement to the county's headline attractions including manatee interactions, scalloping, biking and offshore fishing. Such an area would have broad local and regional appeal, require minimal maintenance and provide solid benefit-cost rewards. Overnight camping, parking and launching fees could be considered to generate revenue if desired. Lots identified on the County Owned Parcels map at the Northwest and Southeast edges of Sanddollar Lane might be incorporated into the park. The site would undoubtedly be included on popular kayak fishing tournament circuits.
Mr. Decker's condominiums, sewage system and other structures would, no doubt, end up in this pristine marine ecosystem during the next "no-name' storm or hurricane, resulting in significant impacts to both the environment and listed species. Doing nothing more than rejecting his re-zoning request would still leave the property subject to being divided into six or more lots for six or more residences, six or more septic tanks and numerous related structures, possibly causing as much damage to the environment as the condo complex.
Conversely, an eco-tourism park would require only portable and easily transportable structures such as porta-jons, picnic tables, stationary grills, and, perhaps, a small kayak rental and food service trailer, all of which could be secured in place or safely cleared from the site before arrival of the next "big blow", leaving it in its natural state. Related service and caretaker jobs could be made available to the community.
For a Pirate's Cove park to become reality, Mr. Decker would have to become a partner or willing seller, an unlikely result if his property is re-zoned for commercial purposes. Commission support, along with that of Senator Simpson and Representative Massullo, would be required to rank this park project high enough to compete successfully for a portion of the $4 million in RESTORE Act funds assigned to the county from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement, or to warrant an earmark in the state's budget, as occurred with recent set-asides for Riverwalk and land acquisition for a park in Homosassa.
Stranger things have happened as when the former owners of the Three Sisters Springs property agreed to sell for a more noble cause.
Nothing will happen without your support and leadership.
Mr. Decker's representative is Mr. Bruce McLaughlin; Bruce McLaughlin Consulting Services, Inc.; Indian Rocks; Florida.


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This week I have had 3 sewing project to do for friends and have devoured each of them. I have had so much fun. None of them have been very time consuming - an average of 30 min each. My favorite was to cut 7 pairs of little girls jeans into shorts for the summer. It was so satisfying to see this cute stack of cuffed jean shorts all ready for summer fun finished on my sewing table.
I got a little carried away and made a skirt from the lower legs that I cut off for the little sister. My girls are getting too big to be excited about the things that I make them and there is just something adorable about small clothes.
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The Last Addition
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It is interesting to know that in 1870, only 2% of girls went to high school, of seventeen year olds, but by 1970 this rose to 78%. It is interesting to know (or is it a disgrace) that many college graduates can not write legible hand, work fractions, are very poor readers.
Recently, a news story came out about three women teachers, one black and two whites, were teaching their students "reading" on their own time, because if the did so during regular hours, the Government would stop their grants. Yet in order to see that the schools are integrated, they will bus one pupil many miles when there is a school within blocks of his home.
Now that I am about to bring this to a close, I must say something about "Lib", [Women's Liberation] I, in my infinite wisdom always thought that a "Lady" liked to be called Miss, Misses, or Mrs. and be proud of the designation to show their stature of who they are. But, now many women insist on being addressed as Ms. An employer can not require a female to say whether they are Miss, or Mrs., or even whether they are female or male, and believe me sometimes it is hard to distinguish what they are. Give them equal time, position and pay but, for God's sake let them show the world that they are female, married or single and proud that they are what God makes them.
To me, it seems that I still like to hold doors open for them and help them over rough spots, not because I am more able to do so but because I have always thought they deserved special attention and treatment.
I am now going to close this with a memory I have always had for the last teacher I had my last two years in school in the seventh and eighth grades. I still remember her name, which is more than I can do for someone I might [have] met yesterday, it was Miss Alma Seidnor, she was an ugly Old Maid, but I owe her many thanks for what I learned from her, it helped a lot for the time I went to business college.
And now I hope that all who receive copies of this "Last Addition", will keep them with the other copies and pass them on for future generations.
It is my prayer that these papers have been interesting enough that they will live to be a cornerstone to both myself and my dear wife.
As an after thought, in my 42 years working with the Post Office Department, I worked under seven Presidents to wit; Coolidge, Hoover, F.D. Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson. I am mighty proud of that record, and I also worked for five Postmasters.


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Lúnasa are a critically acclaimed, award-winning collection of Irish musicians of great pedigree. Band members have previously worked with such luminaries as the Waterboys, Sharon Shannon and Capercaillie, among others. They play tight, professional and extremely pleasant Irish traditional music. But...
It's becoming a cliché at this stage, but they're not Kíla. There's nothing wrong with what they play, but in the wake of the Kíla-dominated rebirth in trad, Lúnasa say nothing. They're missing the wild spirit, the reckless experimentation - the basic life of the Ó Snodaighs, the Hogans, et al. As a result, Lúnasa will probably continue to win awards and be acclaimed by the critics, but their crossover potential from the fairly restrictive pure trad scene is virtually nil. It's a pity, they are good, but they don't do anything special with their abilities.
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all the squares go home!
Sometimes I think the Universe is my biggest fan. I am seriously the luckiest person I know. Example? At grad over the weekend, I ate a very delicious dinner but afterwards had a hankering for a minty fresh mouth (who doesnt?), so I was asking around for some gum. A couple minutes later, I found a package of gum lying on the ground, a gift from the Universe. Thanks, pal.
My latest break? Ten minutes ago I scored tickets to see The Family Stone Project, aka a few of the remaining members of Sly & the Family Stone. The best part: the seats are front row, center. Hell yes!!
Will famously-reclusive Sly Stone show up? They say he will, but Im not going to bet on it. I will approach it with the attitude of "Fuck yeah, I get to see some of the remaining members of the Family Stone!" and if Sly himself shows up, that will just be the greatest bonus ever.
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I spent a full day going around the main LR course at Eastnor for an article in Land Rover Monthly a month or two ago and the car is very capable off road, in some ways better than the D4; the lighter weight helped, as did a much, much improved surround camera system. It was only the comparatively poor visibility, especially having to guess where the front corners sides are (and the surround cameras does not make up the difference) along with the only too pretty to be much use wheel options that really let it down.
If it's anything like the L405 Range Rover, the aftermarket may give up on providing the useful load carrying stuff, like decent roof racks, ladders, winches and bash plates - which may be a problem in Aus.


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It was a wonderful day to stay inside and
We have the day off today, so depending on what the weather does, I hope to get out and about and take some more pictures that aren't from my back yard.
Happy Monday.
This site is about my life growing up and growing older in Mathews County, a rural, water-bound community on the way to nowhere in particular.
It snowed up this way, but didn't stick, which I'm happy about. There was no napping or soup making because the house was being rewired and I had no current.
walk is good - as is living.
And wait'll you see what's coming this weekend! Betsy
You had more snow coverage than we had here in Charlottesville. We might beat your snow totals this weekend though. Stay safe out there
Jamie, I can only imagine all the trials and tribulations that come with renovating that house, but the rewards have to be tremendous. (Right?)
RJB - Yes. All good! GREAT even.
John and Betsy, I think you're right about that! I am still hoping for something here in Mathews. I love a good storm (as long as there's no need to drive in it and nobody gets hurt). Somehow it provides a much-needed excuse to just be and relax and not worry about being somewhere or doing something.
Stay warm, everyone.
Also thanks for reading (and commenting on) this nearly-dead blog!
That view never gets old !! I want to buy a plot in that cemetary...not that I'm in any hurry to get there.
C-about-B - That's my favorite waterfront cemetery. (It may be the only waterfront cemetery, but whatever, I love it.) My grandfather, grandmother and uncle are already there. I'm not in any hurry to join them but can't think of a better place to not be alive. (Which sounds weird....)


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Superb renovated manor house for sale on 1.3 ha with gite. Orne, Normandy
Normandy, Orne€288,000 ID: 139284
Superb five bedroom stone property within over 3 acres of land with a small bakery house and a large barn partially converted into a gite offering huge potential.
A few miles from Domfront and in an area of natural outstanding beauty.
If you're looking for somewhere to develop a gite business or chambres d'hote this old farm complex is exactly what you are looking for.
All the hard work has been done, all new roofs, new double glazed UPVC windows and doors, new electrical and water installations.
The main house is renovated to a good standard and is only waiting to be decorated to your taste.
A large cathedral beamed barn is partially converted into one gite while the rest of the building provides further opportunities for more accommodation. A separate bakery building retains the original bread oven and could also be developed.
All this is located around a small green and pressoir in 1.3 hectares with stunning views.
The medieval town of Domfront with all amenities is a short drive away and the ferry at Caen 1 hour 30mins.
You approach the property via a short lane, which then opens up, into an impressive courtyard with the house in front of you and the buildings to the side.
On entering the house you find a small sitting room which has an attractive stone fireplace and an archway opening into a very spacious dual aspect living/dining room with a fully fitted large corner kitchen. Double doors give access to the front and rear gardens allowing light to flood in from both sides. A study and boiler room are accessed at the end of this large room.
An inner hallway leads to a small utility area and shower room and the stairs leading to the first floor landing where you will find two double bedrooms and a step to a long corridor that brings you to a large beautifully tilled bathroom with bath, shower and washbasin, separate toilets and three more double bedrooms.
A further staircase takes you to a large bedroom/studio space.
Outside there are gardens surrounding the property and plenty of parking spaces. The original farm buildings, which have been renovated but offer huge potential for development, are down one side, comprising an old house with feature stone fireplace, some renovation work done, garage, workshop and further large areas.
There is another small building to renovate which houses the original bread oven.
In addition to the garden areas, there is an enclosed garden at the rear of the house, a small paddock and larger field, amounting to nearly a hectare and a half of land.
- Property type
- Manor/Mansion/Estate
- Status
- Good
- Special class
- Guesthouse-bed & breakfast-gites
- Extra info
- Grounds 1-5 HA
- Plot size
- 13,560 m²
- Total living area
- 270 m²
Room information
- Bedrooms
- 6
- All bathrooms
- 2
- Garage
- Detached
Special features
- Double glazing
- Broadband internet
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Well, we had Halloween and it was a blast! We had Krista, Jacob and Kaylie come over and spend the night. We pretty much ate, ate, and ate. We also carved pumpkins and Jacob, Krista and I took the kids Trick or Treating. After the kids went to bed instead of watching horror movies as people normally do, we watched "The Office" and the other funny shows that we had recorded and hadn't seen yet. Thursday has good TV!
We didn't know where to go exactly, so I found a nice neighborhood that was by our church. And WOW I had no idea how nice of a neighborhood it was, the houses were huge and every house we went to, me and Krista were ooing and ahhing, needless to say the kids did very well in a short amount of time, I felt bad because Bridger is now the age where he could stay out a lot longer but he was with Shaylie and Kaylie and Shaylie couldn't even carry her pumpkin after the first few houses. But they all got enough candy and were happy.
Steve went to a Halloween Party at school and he just wore the sign "Nudist on Strike". The kids didn't know what is meant but they wore it around anyway, and Steve got this one of Bridger (he was in his underwear), it was pretty funny.
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What are the Top Unique Engagement Rings?
If you are looking for a unique engagement ring, there are a lot of things to consider. What style of engagement ring is the right choice? In a sea of options, it can seem impossible to choose one. However, when you look at the different styles, it will likely become obvious to you what kind of ring might suit your future spouse. Need help narrowing it down? Below, you will find a list of the unique engagement rings, that are quite different than your traditional diamond engagement ring.
Art Deco Engagement Rings
Art deco engagement rings are split into two categories Early Art Deco (left) and Late Art Deco (Right). This is because the era spanned two decades. Early Art Deco rings will feature a floral design with platinum filigree and intricate engraving. Late Art Deco rings have a geometric design and are usually die-cast with colored accent stones. The accent stones are generally synthetic.
Claddagh Rings
The Claddagh is an Irish ring that features two hands, holding a heart and surrounded by a crown. The design is said to represent the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). That said, the origin and meanings of this ring are often debated by experts, and these features could symbolize anything that is important to you and your future spouse.
Claddagh rings can be found in a variety of metals, usually with a heart-shaped diamond and accent stones.
Edwardian Engagement Rings
Edwardian engagement rings are elegant. These rings are traditionally created from platinum. Graceful lines are the key design element in an Edwardian ring. They generally feature bows, florals loops, and fine borders.
Large center stones are common, but at the time that these rings were originally designed, pairing a colored stone with platinum was also popular. Additionally, the surface of the ring is usually diamond encrusted to add shine.
Estate Engagement Rings
An estate engagement ring is a vintage ring. Geometric designs from the 30s and bold settings from the 60s and 70s are popular picks by today's consumer. Estate engagement rings are highly variable depending on the condition of the diamond. Before buying an estate engagement ring, you should find a trusted and established jeweler.
Gay Engagement Rings (rings for men)
Rings for men generally feature a thicker band and can be made from a variety of metals. Some popular options include a classic band or a ring that features a diamond as the center stone. A satin finish, which takes the reflection from the metal is also trending.
Gothic Engagement Rings
The band of a gothic is usually platinum with textured black rhodium accents. These rings may also feature a vine work design around the band. However, any ring can be given a gothic touch with a black diamond as the center stone.
Hawaiian Engagement Rings
Hawaiian engagement rings can include a variety of symbols to represent Hawaiian culture. A classic Hawaiian engagement ring will feature a solitaire cut engraved with lines and curves that resemble waves. Figural engagement rings featuring marine life are also common.
Twisted Band Engagement Ring
Twisted band engagement rings take on a vine-like appearance. They generally look great in a petite style with accent stones. Twisted bands are used to add character to a variety of rings from gothic to vintage inspired.
Victorian Engagement Rings
Victorian engagement rings have a long history that dates back almost 100 years. These rings have a bold and romantic style. Since the era spans over a period of 50 years, Victorian rings see a variety of styles. Common characteristics include colored gemstones, onyx and engraved gold.
PhD Conclusion
Choosing an engagement ring style can be overwhelming. However, there are ways to make it a bit more simple. Before choosing an engagement ring, consider your significant other's tastes. Look at the jewelry that they already own. You should choose something that captures the spirit of your relationship and stands as a symbol of your commitment through time.
Additionally, make sure that you are getting a genuine ring in the style you prefer by working with a trusted jeweler. By doing this, you can ensure that you are getting a ring that will meet your expectations and have someone to guide you along the way.


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Tiny Vipers is Jessy Fortino.
One tiny girl from Seattle with surely sweeping sounds. Soft, inquisitive, soulful... music to offer an escape and the reflection of a moment. A lift. Her songs come with an honest vulnerability; a kind reminder of the human fragility we all have and try to hide.
To watch her perform is absolutely eery in the good way. A must see.


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retread| The Joy of Reading Jane Austen 24 June 2006Posted by EDITOR in ABD, Arts, Culture, Relationships, Reviews.
Retreads are quality posts from yesterweeks that are given a second run on Saturdays. This piece was originally posted by ABD on 9 February 2006.
Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors, and Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books. There, I've said it. I'm hardly alone, but I recognize that I have more sisters than brothers standing with me on this one.
Janissaries like me are so drawn to this woman because she opens a window into another, richer world. The drama of Pride and Prejudice depends on the insights and perceptions of its characters, and on the delicacy with which they make or lose their point.
Here is a textured vocabulary with which to communicate without being too direct, rude or crude in matters that require sensitivity. Take for example the grace with which Eliza Bennet refuses Mr. Collins' suit, or the wit with which she nettles Mr. Darcy without shaming him. It's almost a guilty pleasure.
To be fair, there is something very artificial about this comedy of manners. We are invited into the drawing rooms of an idle class of tea-drinkers and piano-players who can afford to learn fourteen different ways to flirt with someone without being crude. The greatest distance that an Austen novel runs is from ettiquette to courtship. To drive this point home, we can invoke as great a literary authority as Mark Twain (my brother is certainly more than willing to):
Everytime I read Pride and Prejudice I want to dig her up and beat her over the skull with her own shin-bone.
From his own criticism, however, it would seem that even Mr. Twain has read Pride and Prejudice several times (Janissaries who have worn their copies into vintage editions can take solace here).
Muslim readers in particular can be gratified that a world of rules does not take fun out of the game. Modesty is celebrated rather than ridiculed in Austen's world. Lydia (the younger sister who runs off with bad boy Wickham) would be a wonderfully three-dimensional figure in a contemporary novel, but Austen has no sympathy for her. Moreover, we (re)learn that elders can be a moderating influence on young women and men. Note how gently Eliza's aunt speaks to her about the impropriety of an otherwise desirable relationship. Even the failure of the Bennets to be good parents points to the need for more, not less, chaperoning. Strict guidelines on what is or isn't appropriate can set up obstacles, but they also protect us. From each other and from our own selves. As we know from our Prophet (saw):
Every deen has an innate character. The character of Islam is modesty. (narrated by Zayd ibn Talha, transmitted by Malik)
In the Austen game, the smartest and most sensible girl wins. Jane is prettier, Catherine Bingley is richer and Lydia is looser, but it is Eliza that walks away with the biggest prize.
To repeat, we shouldn't be fooled by Austen: this is a romanticized view of a world that no longer exists. We are at least twice removed from it, by fiction and by time. But literature can teach as much by absence as it does by presence. If things turn out wonderfully for Eliza by the end of the novel, only the most careless reader forgets how easily they might not have. (Lest we forget, Jane Austen never married.)
Or take the more difficult question of "Where's Darcy?" He's harder to find than Waldo, but somehow men are less disturbed by this than women are. Sure, the average guy has less invested in being the ideal man than the average girl is in finding him. But there may be something more fundamental at work here. As Robert Bly writes in Iron John: A Book About Men:
The European novel, a lovely phenomenon of the last two centuries, has taught more than one contemporary woman what a rich reservoir of impulses and longings she has in her soul that can be satisfied or remain unsatisfied. Few women say now, "The boundaries of my life are my husband's" or even think it. A twentieth-century woman feels complicated sensibilities in herself that no ordinary or mortal man can meet."
In other words, beer nuts can't compete with complicated sensibilities. I realize that even as I am defending the male character, I feel obliged to caricature it. But that will have to wait for a later discussion. Suffice it to say that while men have something to learn from Darcy, women can also learn something from the gap between him and most men. Even the good ones.
Austen's Pride and Prejudice was the first book read by the Iqra Book Club this semester.
- 1. Celal - 27 June 2006
Excellent post.
Who is "Editor" ? I see nobody by such name in your list of profiles
- 3. Safiyyah - 16 July 2006
Love the analysis. For some reason, it's all the more fascinating coming from a Muslim guy. :-)
- 4. Lilia from Algeria - 25 July 2006
Jane Austen is my favourite writer and Pride and Prejudice is my favourite novel, it's such a wonderful book and I love it.
This is the first time I visit your website, I was looking for some Austen-related works on the web.
I'm a 24 year old Muslim woman and I dream about becoming Mrs Darcy; he has all the qualities I look for (except that he's not Muslim, but that will come after our meeting of course!). Austen's works are so full of politeness and modesty that I envy her characters, even though they are fictional, but I know that we can find them even today, they are so life-like, except may be, famous Mr Darcy who is so very rare, but not impossible to find, I'm sure. I've a very strong faith in Allah and I know that He'll give me the man I'm dreaming about Inchallah.
Thank you Abd for your post, it's so rare to find a man who loves my Jane's writings.
- 5. a - 31 July 2006
I can't thank you enough for this post! I love the works of Jane Austen but recently I've read that a Muslim should keep away from fiction and instead read books that increase one's knowledge about Islam. I felt so gulty.. as such a bad Muslim since my biggest hobby is reading novels. But then I stumbled into your blog and your post gave me the impression that it's actually somewhat good for a Muslim to read the novels of Austen because of the moral values in them. Your post gave me back my hope. So now I can go and finish reading "Emma"!! :D
- 7. The Turk - 10 August 2006
I personally don't like Emma or any of Austen's work while it may architecturally good but it doesn't flame my heart like Steinbeck or Fitzgerald. That why I have also never cared for Shakespeare. The guy is hack and only piece by him I like is the Macbeths' famous soliloquy. Romeo & Juliet is so stupid that I was annoyed with it. A couple idiotic 13 years-olds kill themselves for what? Nothing. They would have been broke up within 2 weeks if it went through anyway.
Islamicly; I don't really see entertainment within Islam. There are 2 days of Eid but outside that nothing in the Hadis really mention about entertainment. Only thing is Prophet(PBUH) visiting his wives and enjoying his children. Me and Abd have talked about but have no real resolution on it.
Living in modern world; we demand entertainment. That's what we work and live for. Linking about it; reminds me of Roman mobs. Somebody messes with our gas prices and our entertainment it's a Severity 1 issue. I lost electricity for 5-10 minutes and I was on the phone calling the city "what the hell" because I was missing my TV and internet.
On the other hand, reading, doesn't matter what fiction or nonfiction, increases our knowledge. A lot of books today have a lot research behind including fiction books. I was talking to a doctor friend of mine and was talking about a procedure I read in book. And he was impressed because I had matching knowledge of him on that issue. He was like how the hell you know that? I said I read in a fictional mystery thriller. I also am very sad that people today don't like to read as much. I read books and newspapers and the net. I think everyone should keep themselves informed.


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The record includes tracks by Bjarki and Exos's father, Octal.
Exos, real name Arnvidur Snorrason, has been making techno since the late '90s, when he put out a number of records on Thule and Force Inc. Music Works. Snorrason's career got a boost after he was featured on the first release from Nina Kraviz's label трип, where he's been a regular ever since. Now he's starting his own imprint, X/OZ, with a compilation that features a number of his close collaborators.
In addition to two new tracks by Snorrason himself, Invisible Limits Vol. 1 features music from his father, Octal—one is a remix by the coincidentally-named Octal Industries, AKA Ruxpin, and the other is a collaboration between Octal, Ruxpin and Exos. Fellow трип associate and Icelander Bjarki also contributes a track, and the release is rounded off by young Russian producer Soschla.
A1 Exos - Hverfult
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A3 Soschla - Nchts 3
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B2 Octal - Spaff (Octal Industries Remix)
B3 Ruxpin, Exos & Octal - Kurltilgrafar
X/OZ will release Invisible Limits Vol. 1 on June 16th, 2017.


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All you need for this is: A freezer bag, something to protect your table, an old piece of paper or something to dab off excess colour on to, a paintbrush (but a cotton bud, or orange stick covered in cotton wool would be fine), some nail varnish remover, and your metallic colour or choice. Obviously I had already painted my nails but if you hadn't you'd want to do that as the first step.
So, step 1) paint your nails
2) Depending on the size of your freezer bag either just scrunch it up (or cut a section off and scrunch that)
3) Paint your metallic colour onto the scrunched bag)
4) Dab it off a couple of times onto scrap paper (this way you can also see if you've got it scrunched enough/got enough paint on it and then edit accordingly)
5) Press it onto your nails, once or twice until you're happy with the pattern
6) Reapply paint to the scrunched bag after every couple of nails, or as you feel you need to
7) Dip either your paintbrush or cotton bud/orange stick into nail varnish remover and use it to clean up your fingers!
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Dabur freezes retail expansion1 min read . Updated: 02 Dec 2008, 05:58 PM IST
Dabur freezes retail expansion
Dabur freezes retail expansion
New Delhi: FMCG major Dabur India has decided to hold back the expansion plan of its newly launched retail arm with an aim of capitalising more from further downslide in retail rentals that the company is expecting.
While the company was earlier looking at having 12 to 15 stores by the end of fiscal 2008-09, it has now temporarily halted the ramp up for three-four months and hopes that retail rentals would fall further.
"The real estate crash is a golden opportunity for retail businesses like our's which are based on rentals. We are holding on to our investment plans for the moment as we believe that rentals would be going down further," the Dabur spokesperson said.
The company's retail arm H&B Stores inaugurated its first beauty and health segment retail outlet in March this year and currently operates seven such stores across various cities.
Meanwhile, the company today confirmed that H&B Stores Chief Executive Officer Peter Baker had left the company about a week ago.
"Baker was hired specifically for starting our retail arm and he successfully accomplished the job. The company is now being temporarily run by its management committee and it would announce the name of Baker's replacement in due course," a Dabur India spokesperson told PTI.
According to a Future Group official, Baker has taken up an assignment with Kishore Biyani promoted group.
"Baker would be joining the company's health and wellness segment in a senior position and we would soon make an announcement in this regard," the official said.
Dabur, meanwhile, said that it would be adding between 10,000-15,000 sq ft of retail space by middle of the next year and would add another seven-eight stores.


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Oh dear, another dreary day. I was pleased to be back in my workroom for some machine quilting. I decided that since I had been practising the stippling pattern, I would go with that for this project. I also considered following the pattern of the log cabin, but the irregular patchwork put me off a bit.
Supervisor Mouse kept a close eye on proceedings too. Miss Dog was there, but she chose to avoid the camera, creating a confused black blur whenever I pointed it at her. She gets the most dopey embarrassed look in her eye, and then tries to upset Mousie. Note the large beanbag and the rather ugly plaid patterned cat house next to it. Mouse lives a life of utter luxury. Comfort is not always pretty.
When a shop has a really wide range of styles I think they need to be able to stock plenty in each range. Thimbles and Threads (Upper Hutt) and Cushlas (now in Mapua, but I see them at quilt fairs) have huge stocks of a wide range of styles. For example Cushlas had a brilliant range of 30s feedsack fabrics that I loved, but also lots of ranges that I would never want to work with. I guess more traditional patchworkers would find plenty to put together at Art of Sewing, but I would need to go elsewhere to put together enough fabrics for a project, I think. I was impressed with their haberdashery department, and could have hung around looking at the books for a while.
The other quilting shops that I frequent all have their own niche, so I can decide where I'll go for a particular project based on what I know they stock. I guess you could call Art of Sewing quite a traditional sewing store. Stitch, at the top end of Colombo Street, is a much more modern quilting shop, with lots of bright colours and fresh looks. Make at Church Corner specialises in children's fabrics, but has some sweet Tilda fabrics and other things that young at heart grownups would love. They are a modern crafting shop too, and even have cake decorating supplies. Cottonfields, which I love to visit too, has lots of pretty things, and they have a wide range, tending towards the traditional. They also cater for the American style fabric crafter.
I have been thinking about where I want to go from here with my quilting style. For me, it is largely about the fabrics. I have been drawn towards the Kaffe Fassett Collective aesthetic- especially the work of Phillip Jacobs. I worked on this hand quilted panel a while ago, and pulled it out today to turn into a cushion. It is actually much brighter in real life than it looks on my screen. It is Kaffe Fassett's paperweights design. I ran out of steam hand quilting, so just finished stitching around the circles while I watched Breaking Dawn Part Two.
The trouble is that I'm really confused about what I really love. I seem to have clashing preferences. I do know what I definitely don't like. Maybe I need to explore this over the next couple of weeks.
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Silver Spring, MARYLAND (June 15, 2007)–Discovery Education, the leader in digital, video-based learning, today announced that its Discovery Educator Network website and Cyber Security Poster were recognized with Association of Educational Publishers 2007 Distinguished Achievement Awards. For nearly three decades, the AEP Awards have recognized significant and excellent achievement in supplemental educational products and education marketing. The Distinguished Achievement Awards acknowledge the best educational materials–such as books, periodicals, educational toys, and software–within subject categories and by audience.
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What is not dead can never die. In this case "not dead" refers both to the broader Classical enterprise and being wrong as hell about college basketball in a gently competitive setting.
If you never give up, you'll still never figure it out. But consider the alternative, right?
A tradition like no other. Or a tradition utterly like many others, except that this one—this effectively prize-free bracket challenge, this celebration of wrongheaded certainty, this particular delving into pure partisanship and speculation—is ours and ours alone. EXPERIENCE IT.
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Little confession time. If you've read this blog for a while, you'll know that I'm a Johnny Depp fan going way back to the 1990s. "Edward Scissorhands" started it, but what kept it going was my ready access to "21 Jump Street" reruns, which played in a convenient after-school slot on one of the local syndicated channels when I was a teenager. The show had a troubled production, with most of the cast having bailed completely by the fifth season. Depp notoriously lost interest in the show around the third season and was actively screwing with the production to get himself out of his contract by the fourth.
Picks below are unranked and ordered by airdate:
"Mean Streets and Pastel Houses" - One of the big ironies about Depp's involvement in "21 Jump Street," was that his character, Tom Hanson, was a straightlaced goody-goody cop, while Depp was a notorious hellraiser. So his best episodes were often the ones with Depp undercover - in this case playing a suburban punk. The episode reportedly gets plenty wrong about the punk scene of the times, but gets a few key things right - and Depp is clearly having a blast.
"Christmas in Saigon" - Dustin Nguyen was a rare Asian face on television in the early '90s, and the show often didn't know what to do with him. However, they did devote their second season Christmas episode to his character, Ioki, specifically his complicated backstory as a Vietnamese refugee - based on Nguyen's own experiences. He essentially plays a younger version of himself in flashbacks, and looks so different that I had to double-check to make sure they hadn't gotten another actor.
"A Big Disease With a Little Name" - Every episode of "21 Jump Street" seemed intent on being a very Very Special Episode for a while, thanks to the premise. So, it being the early '90s, we had to have an AIDS episode. And this is actually a very good one, featuring a kid named Harley who is ostracized for having the disease. Oh sure, we had to have the cheesy moralizing over an important social issue, but Harley is very much a real kid, who is was easy to empathize with.
"Orpheus 3.3" - Poor Tom Hanson could never keep a girlfriend for very long. In this episode, a convenience store robbery offs the latest one, leaving Hanson to stew over whether he could have done anything to prevent it. This is handled in the most melodramatic terms possible, of course, but Depp turns in a heluvah good performance as Hanson grapples with survivor's guilt, and it's always good to see the personal side of the Jump Street gang, which never got much press.
"Champagne High" - My favorite episode, and obviously a huge influence on the "21 Jump Street" reboot. Hanson and partner Doug Penhall go undercover as the McQuade brothers, a pair of highly entertaining delinquents, to investigate a series of thefts and burglaries. The comedic antics that these two get up to are so much fun, and it's no surprise that the McQuades would return multiple times throughout the show, and were resurrected for the movie version too.
"The Currency We Trade In" - An abuse storyline of a different stripe sees a newly promoted Penhall, played by Peter DeLuise, get a little too zealous in nabbing a child molester, only for it turn out that the man is innocent. Penhall has to deal with the fallout of having ruined another person's life. This is a complete downer of an episode, but it does give all the actors involved a chance to shine. DeLuise in particular never got enough credit for playing the show's most lovable lug.
"Swallowed Alive" - The McQuade brothers get sent to a high security juvenile detention facility, but there's nothing funny about this. Instead, the whole episode is essentially a prison movie in miniature, and a surprisingly dark and harrowing one at that. Penhall puts it best, that it's like finding out that all the kids the Jump Street crew nabbed over the years were sent to hell. This existential crisis was not resolved in the end, but the intense episode remains one of the better ones.
"High High" - The gag at the end of "22 Jump Street" imagines the stars infiltrating all kinds of different educational institutions. The show actually did this occasionally, including this episode set in a "Fame" style school for performing arts. I admit that my biggest reason for including this on the list is for Penhall's scenes in acting class recreating "The Honeymooners." And who's playing the drama teacher? Michael De Barres, aka the villainous Murdoc from "MacGyver."
"2245" - There's barely any involvement by any of the usual cast in this episode, which looks in on the lonely life of Ronnie Seebok, a youngster on death row. A minor character from an earlier season brought back for a solo outing, flashbacks fill in the details of his crimes and relationship with a girlfriend played by Rosie Perez. Genre fans may recognize two of the credited writers here: Glen Morgan and James Wong, who cut their teeth on the series.
"La Bizca" - And finally, in one of the the most wild digressions for "21 Jump Street," Hanson and Penhall travel to El Salvador to track down Penhall's wife Marta, and land themselves in the middle of the country's Civil War. A Very, Very Special Episode that wanted to shine some light on the conflict, "Jump Street" managed to get Richard "Shaft" Roundtree to guest star, and U2 let them use "With or Without You." A little cringeworthy, yes, but admirable stuff.


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Gojirasaurus was a carnivore. It lived in the Triassic period and inhabited North America. Its fossils have been found in places such as Texas.
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