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Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Snowdrops and gloves
It's drizzling this morning, after days of crisp air and icy cold blue skies; but though I miss the sun, I'm glad of the rain for my spring bulbs and the cyclamens that have miraculously survived the winter thus far in window boxes. I've been re-reading Elizabeth Bowen -- To the North is such a brilliant novel, and her short stories are remarkable (their landscape seems to continue, long after I've stopped reading them; like a dream that exists even when you have stopped dreaming it).
Meanwhile, Frances Cornford popped back into my mind, after I read Bowen's 'Hand in Glove'; prompting last Sunday's Closet Thinker. When I think of Cornford's Fat Lady poem, it seems to form an instantly visual scene -- vivid as the woman in gloves, seen from a train. For me, the fat lady is wearing white gloves, and there are snowdrops on the winter ground. I don't actually think of her as fat; rather, of the poet as thin and melancholic; possibly hungry, as well, with nothing to eat on her train journey. Finally, it was Henrietta Llewelyn Davies who introduced me to Frances Cornford, and much else besides (on a train from Fowey to London, after we had both been talking at the Du Maurier Literary Festival); all of which I find myself remembering, in the new year after Henri's death.
Closet Thinker: January 15th
It is perhaps indicative of the time of the year that when my thoughts turn to gloves – why have I mislaid one again, leaving me with yet another singleton? – I also remember Frances Cornford's poem, 'To a Fat Lady Seen from a Train': 'O why do you walk through the fields in gloves,/ Missing so much and so much?/ O fat white woman whom nobody loves,/ Why do you walk through the fields in gloves…'
I have often wondered about Cornford's own gloves, and her writing hands beneath. The slender, dark-eyed grand-daughter of Charles Darwin, part of an abstemious family that disapproved of sugar, she married a Cambridge Classics don in 1909, the year before she composed the poem, and suffered from a depressive tendency, but history does not relate the details of how she kept her hands warm. Perhaps if her gloves had been cosier, she might have been less unforgiving of the fat woman; and it seems to me entirely possible that the larger lady wasn't unloved – it was Frances herself who was feeling melancholic.
Anyway, the avoidance of chilly extremities is paramount this month, as is cheering food – for why punish oneself any further than necessary, given the flagellating weather and economic outlook? In an ideal world, a fairy godmother would bestow everyone with jolly gloves – my favourites are from Brora, long enough to cover well beyond the wrists, in soft Scottish cashmere. (I like them best in scarlet or blueberry; and am thoroughly annoyed at misplacing one of mine in each colour, leaving two unmatched left hands).
That said, traditional white gloves can still have something sinister about them, as is made manifest in Elizabeth Bowen's wonderfully eerie short story, 'Hand in Glove', about two sisters living in Ireland in 1900, both in search of rich husbands. Bowen – herself of a generation of well-dressed women, brought up to believe that smart gloves were an essential part of an outfit – imagines a scenario whereby the sisters keep their ailing aunt locked alone in a bedroom, while breaking into her trunks in the attic containing her bridal finery. Only the aunt's long gloves elude them, but when she finally dies, the elder sister, before even closing the old lady's eyes, steals her keys and opens the last trunk, whereupon one of the gloves reaches up and strangles her…
Fortunately, when I discovered Coco Chanel's white gloves in the pocket of one of her signature suits, no such ghostly horrors took place; but then I would never have the temerity to steal another woman's gloves, however often I lose my own…
14 comments:
- enid said...
I used to wear gloves for smart occasions as a child. I had leather gloves in all colours. The best gloves were those that ladies wore to dances - long gloves to their elbows- so glamorous. iI too love Elizabeth Bowen she is very underrated. It is unbearably hot here and I am wilting in the heat unable to do anything.
- 18 January 2012 at 06:23
- kairu said...
Here we are bearing up under an overnight snow storm. As the only one within walking distance I trekked in this morning wearing two pairs of pants, two pairs of gloves, and my warmest fleece scarf around my neck...
I remember, dimly, a pair of white gloves when I was a child, appliqued with tiny daisies. I can't think where I might have worn them, to a summer wedding, perhaps, or a piano recital. Now, of course, I never remember to wear gloves unless it's absolutely freezing, and usually they are fleece or cashmere...
I remember discovering Elizabeth Bowen through you, Justine, and loving The House in Paris, and how much it reminded me of What Maisie Knew (and also how I sometimes confuse the latter with Edith Wharton's The Custom of the Country as happens with the passage of time and memory).
- 18 January 2012 at 09:32
- Justine Picardie said...
Long gloves -- v. glamorous -- and leather gloves are lovely, too, though not at the height of the South African summer! I'm so looking forward to coming to Cape Town and Jo'burg in September.
Such a contrast between these two missives -- Enid in the heat, Kairu in the snow -- and me in the middle, in the English drizzle. But all connected through reading and gloves. I like the sound of Kairu's tiny daisies on white gloves... Just the sort of thing that Edith Wharton or Elizabeth Bowen might have added as a detail to a story.
- 18 January 2012 at 10:25
- Mystica said...
Nothing to do with your post but I just finished Daphne and just loved the book!
Review following in about a week.
- 18 January 2012 at 23:49
- Karen, Surrey said...
I have just been reading the scene of Wemmick's wedding in Great Expectations. The only nod to his wedding is to don white gloves, as do all the party. Strange custom. I wore gloves when I worked as Cabin Crew in the 80's. It all seems very archaic now.
- 18 January 2012 at 23:52
- Justine Picardie said...
Thank you, Mystica -- I'm really glad you enjoyed Daphne.
And Karen -- I'd forgotten about that scene in Great Expectations (shows how much is lost over the years, and also the details that is cut from a screen adaptation) -- so thank you -- I'm going to look for it now!
- 19 January 2012 at 02:21
- enid said...
Speaking of Elizabeth Bowen have you read Love's civil War letters of Bowen and J Ritchie edited by Victoria Glendinning. It is a wonderful read.
- 19 January 2012 at 03:03
- Justine Picardie said...
Was that her long-standing lover?
- 19 January 2012 at 04:38
- enid said...
Yes indeed he was !!!!!
- 19 January 2012 at 07:03
- jaywalker said...
These posts just brought back a flash of memory - gloves my mother lovingly knitted for me with wool embroidered flowers on little panels on the backs - and an early post-war Yorkshire winter. On the way to school we held snowball fights and I continually ruined the fingertips where the icy water ate through the wool. They were carefully darned and re-darned - wool was scarce and money even scarcer.
And school uniform gloves - grey cotton - and prefects always on the lookout for naughty wilful girls like me who weren't wearing them in town!
- 19 January 2012 at 17:01
- enid said...
Playing a concerto with Zubin is like being surrounded by a well-loved, cashmere-lined silk glove."
Isaac Stern quotes
another side of gloves ?
- 19 January 2012 at 20:44
- Justine Picardie said...
Proustian gloves; all these comments are wonderful...
- 21 January 2012 at 08:15
- Lilacs In May said...
Why do I never lose my fleecy gloves, or the old wooly ones with holes in? But with my coloured leather ones, a different story.
I Wish I was where you are Enid, I could do with some sweltering heat on this grey, cold Monday.
- 23 January 2012 at 05:19
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The vice president of the United States was back on the campaign trail in Greeley, Colorado yesterday. Thus spake the vice president (video below):
I want to make this clear so there no misunderstanding anybody. I got a daughter, lost a daughter, got four granddaughters, and Barack has two daughters. We are absolutely — this is to our core — my daughter, and my granddaughters and Barack's daughters are entitled to every single solitary operation! EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY OPERATION.
Well, thanks. That explains a lot.
Admit it. You can't make this stuff up.
Despite the comic wrapping, Biden's statement provides a rich text. He's talking, I think, about Obamacare, about abortion, and about the essential doctrine of modern liberalism. The only thing he's not talking about: who is obligated to pay for the girls' EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY OPERATION?
Via InstaPundit/PJ Tatler/Washington Free Beacon.
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P.S. Does every single solitary operation include prostate exams and vasectomies? I have no doubt it includes hair plugs. . .

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Making the rounds at galleries these days, it's easy to feel like you're hot on the trail of the artist Guy de Cointet.
Although the Paris-born, L.A.-based artist died in 1983 without great acclaim, his drawings, paintings and sculptures are now popping up in museums and galleries across town. And many of the artworks themselves look like clues.
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HI Point Reyes is the site of a historic ranch, Rancho de Laguna (Laguna Ranch), named for its close proximity to Drake's Bay. First appearing on Marin County maps dating back to 1860, it was one of three pioneer dairies originally owned by the Steele brothers. In 1866, the ranch was moved about a mile inland (closer to Muddy Hollow), where the buildings still sit today.
Laguna Ranch thrived on the new grounds, and by 1893, it had sprawled to 1,500 acres of pasture, supporting 160 milking cows. The ranch changed hands several times during its 100 years, and was owned by pioneers and innovators alike, including James Burns (who leased Laguna Ranch from 1898 - 1906), the first dairyman in Marin to run his cream separator and butter churn with a gasoline engine.
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Laguna Ranch was also the site of an elaborate, 40-year hoax, when a chauffeur named William Caldeira reportedly found Sir Francis Drake's "Plate of Brasse" on the premises in 1933. Historians long believed that the brass plaque was left by the English explorer during his brief landing on the California coast in 1579, but scientists proved the artifact a fraud in the 1970s.
The Military Years
During World War II, the U.S. military leased the ranch from the current owner, Leland Murphy. The Army's 30th Infantry Division moved in and built barracks, established new roads, and erected gun emplacements in the hills above Drake's Bay. Laguna Ranch's dairy days were put on hold until 1945, when the Army moved out and the cows came home.
Establishing HI Point Reyes
After the war, Murphy sold the Laguna Ranch to millionaire rancher and lumberman Robert D. Marshall, who continued to raise beef and dairy cows on the land until his death in 1962. In 1971, Marshall's son sold the ranch to the National Park Service, and the property became part of the Point Reyes National Seashore.
Park officials were on the verge of bulldozing the buildings at Laguna Ranch, when at the last minute a local rancher notified the nonprofit Golden Gate Council of American Youth Hostels (now HI USA Golden Gate Council). The Council's Board of Directors met with the rancher and with Park Service staff, and attended public hearings in support of establishing a hostel in Point Reyes National Seashore. Although the Park staff were dubious -- the Golden Gate Council at that time was completely volunteer-run, and the hostel was an ambitious project -- they agreed to let the Council take on the challenge.
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VIDEO: Jeff Green's Game Winner
And so we have our first. The season is barely a week old, but the Horry Scale has been broached. You want a surprise? It came in Miami, which may not be that shocking, but it came from a team that was not expected to contend this season, much less notch a win in Miami.
Before we get too far into this, we should stop and explain. What is the Horry Scale? For those who are new around these parts, the Horry Scale examines a game-winning buzzer-beater (GWBB) in the categories of difficulty, game situation (was the team tied or behind at the time?), importance (playoff game or garden-variety Kings-Pistons game?) and celebration (is it over the top or too chill? Just the right panache or needs more sauce?). Then we give it an overall grade on a scale of 1-5 Robert Horrys, the patron saint of last-second daggers.
With the rules established, let's check out tonight's entry, when Jeff Green of Celtics delivered a knockout punch on South Beach to the reigning champions, the Miami Heat. Uncle Green ain't new to this. But how do we rank it? Let's break it down…
The old saying goes you play to tie at home and play to win on the road. And in this case, the Celtics played to win. I'm not sure how much more difficult this shot could have been. First of all, shoutout to Gerald Wallace for the inbound pass — he pump-faked to a completely covered Avery Bradley and got Birdman Birdman to briefly jump to his right, then tossed a two-hand, over the head strike to the far corner to Green. This was like Tom Brady throwing a perfect corner fade. Worth noting: Green was being defended on the play by LeBron James, an All-NBA defender. And when James turned his head for just a moment, Green took off for the corner, where he was met by Wallace's pass and got off a shot without even setting his feet. Did this matter? Nope, not at all, as Green drained a fadeaway corner three over King James to give the Celts the road win. It was actually remarkably similar to Ray Allen's three from Game 6 of the 2013 Finals. Still, in terms of difficulty, it's hard to top this one.
Up two, with 0.6 seconds left to play, Dwyane Wade went to the free throw line with a chance to ice the game. His first shot rimmed out. His second shot, still with 0.6 remaining, was missed intentionally. BUT HE MISSED THE RIM. If Wade's shot had simply drawn iron, the clock would have started, and even if the Celts had grabbed the board, there would have been perhaps 0.3 seconds left to get off a shot, which would have required something going to the rim or an alley-oop. But Wade whiffing on everything meant a violation, and the Celts were able to take the ball out of bounds on their end with no time ticking off the clock. As important as Jeff Green's shot was, Wade not being able to draw rim was equally consequential in this instance.
Yes, we're still early in the season, and some may argue that winning in general isn't that important for the Celtics this season. So really, the Celtics probably didn't need to win this game. And for the Heat, OK, sure, it's just another early season game. The loss knocked Miami to 4-3, but three seasons ago they began 5-5 and still made the NBA Finals, so if anything we understand that a game this early in the season doesn't carry that much weight.
Considering we're early in the season and there was little at stake in terms of postseason standings or placement, the celebration was pretty fiery. Kelly Olynyk gave a 360 chest bump, and Wallace and Bradley were right there to give hugs. Bonus points to the coaching staff and bench players for their quick arrivals, as well.
3 Horrys. It was a ridiculous shot, there's no denying that. And while the shot rated highly in most Horry Scale categories, we have to dock it a bit due to the game being relatively inconsequential. It was a nice win for the Celts and a tough loss for the Heat, but there's a lot of NBA left to play. So we'll give this one three Horrys.
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Like any good dystopia, "The Hunger Games" depicts a frightening world that resonates with the anxieties of contemporary audiences -- a futuristic version of North America blighted by income inequality, government overreach and sadistic entertainment.
With the release of the box-office juggernaut "Hunger Games: Catching Fire" this weekend, the debate over the political interpretations of author Suzanne Collins' bestselling trilogy is heating up, with thinkers on the left and the right both seeing their views reflected in it.
The new movie, which is based on the second book in the series, finds its rugged heroine Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) back in their impoverished District 12 after winning the 74th Hunger Games, a fight to the death among children designed to intimidate a beleaguered public from dissenting.
As they're about to depart for a victory tour, the despotic President Snow (Donald Sutherland) visits Katniss and explains that when she defied the rules of the Capitol so that she and Peeta could both survive the "Hunger Games," she inspired rebellion and unrest.
When it comes to 2013 political interpretations, that rebellion might represent 99 percenters speaking up against the wealthy elite or Tea Partiers rising up against an oppressive government.
On the conservative website Big Hollywood, writer Christian Toto drew parallels between Snow's fictional authoritarian government and the "age of Obama," citing the NSA and IRS scandals and Obamacare, Democrats' move in the Senate this week to abolish the filibuster and the Obama administration's relationship with the press.
"Snow's willingness to do whatever it takes to get his way certainly recalls this week's 'nuclear' decision by Senate Democrats," Toto wrote. "It's also alarming to consider how Fire's fearsome government manipulates the images broadcast to the huddled masses when the Obama administration is strong-arming the press to make sure its best side is constantly shown."
On the website GoLocalProv.com, Rhode Island Republican Travis Rowley echoed some of those views, seeing in Snow's government a "highly imaginable tyranny. Soft, at first. Then, much more ruthless ... Right up this Tea Partier's alley."
But Sutherland, who plays Snow, is a lifelong leftist who told Britain's Guardian newspaper that he hopes
to the kind of activism he took part in the in 1960s as a protester against the war in Vietnam.
"Hopefully they will see this film and the next film and the next film and then maybe organize," Sutherland said. "Stand up. They might create a third party. They might change the electoral process, they might be able to take over the government, change the tax system."
In an interview with the website Screen Rant, Sutherland said that the notion of a heroic character provoking civil unrest against an unjust government was part of what made him interested in taking a role in the "Hunger Games" in the first place.
He said the movie series "could be another Battle of Algiers," a reference to the 1966 film about the organization of a guerrilla movement during that Algerian War that has been a source of inspiration for insurgent groups.
Jeffrey Wright, the actor who plays Beetee, a "Hunger Games" participant gifted in the use of electronics, said the genius of the series is in its varying possible interpretations.
"It's welcoming of the entire political spectrum," Wright told the website Hypable. "Some people look at these stories and take a 1% versus the 99% perspective, which can be read something as a left-leaning perspective. I think others look at this and they view it from a more right-leaning perspective as a condemnation of government. Others may look at is as a validation of a need for strong allegiance to the 2nd Amendment. So it's nondiscriminatory, it's nonpartisan."


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Tim Atkinson necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 659 diseños de 176 diseñadores freelance.
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Company name is Social Slang. We are a entrepreneurs that are full of youth and energy. We want to portray Social Slang as the cutting edge service for Social Media marketing.
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Our target audience are online and offline business owners. Social Media marketers, Internet marketers, network marketers. Any one that wants to build their social media presence. We will service in mostly USA, Canada, UK, Australia.. but soon worldwide
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So basically we are a Social Media Marketing firm that does Social Media on our terms and a little out of the norm,,but we like that- Don't get it twisted, We offer high quality service and products- We just have fun while we do-
Please make both S's capitalized
Social Slang is 2 words but be creative we can attach them if it looks right
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Berea, OH – The Cleveland Browns named Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown as a special advisor on Wednesday.
In his role, Brown will perform in a variety of off-field capacities with the club and in the community. Brown previously served as an executive advisor with the team, a position he held through 2010.
"I am excited to be back and a part of a franchise that will always be very close to my heart," Brown said. "I want to thank (owner) Jimmy Haslam and (chief executive officer) Joe Banner for giving me this chance to return to the organization and the great city of Cleveland, whose fans are the best in the NFL and who always have supported me. I look forward to getting started and once again make difference, not just with the franchise but in the Northeast Ohio community."
Brown was taken in the first round of the 1957 draft by the Browns. He led the NFL in rushing for eight of his nine seasons, appeared in nine straight Pro Bowls and was named the NFL's MVP three times (1957, 1958 & 1965).
The 77-year-old Brown owns team records for most combined net yards (15,459), career rushing yards (12,312), most points in one season (126), career TDs (126), rushing TDs (106), most consecutive games scoring a TD (10) and most 1,000 yard seasons (7).
"Jim Brown is one of the most iconic figures, not just in Cleveland, but the entire NFL," Haslam said. "His playing career still stands as one of the most remarkable in league annals, and his work in the community since his retirement, especially with our youth, has been just as impressive. He will be a tremendous asset to our organization and we are thrilled that he will be representing the Browns in many different capacities."
Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.


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DavidatBMXcouk needed a new banner ad design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 18 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
http://www.BMX.co.uk - UK BMX Bike Specialists
We launched BMX.co.uk only last year so we passionately want to get BMX Bikers in the UK scene to take notice of us, and begin trusting us to look after them and support the sport.
So we have some exciting plans for advertising with Extreme.com and Mpora.com - to do so we need some awesomely impressive designs to catch the eyes of our target audience.
Whoever we use we'd like to build potential future partnership with also on other projects.
Go for it guys, I'm excited to see what you'll come up with!
We want all those BMX Bikers out there in the UK to get excited about what we have to offer them!
We're looking for those Kids, Teens, Pros and Mums all looking for BMX bikes out there in the UK to take notice of us and buy from us too!
MAJOR UPDATE: File sizes must be under 300kb, but preferrably under 100kb if at all possible.
The aim of these adverts is to drive sales. We want AS MANY click throughs as possible. So the advert really needs to catch the viewers eye. It'll be promoted and advertised specifically on the BMX Section of Extreme.com, we may also use it for Mpora.com also
See the exact pages it'll be showing on here: http://extreme.com/BMX - look at the page and see what colours will stick out best on the page. I'd personally suggest white backgrounds to the adverts to contrast with the black background of the page, and perhaps red writing??
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3 different banner ads with the following dimensions
300px width x250px height
728px width x90px height
120px width x600px height
Flash, Animated Gif or Still Jpeg (preferably flash as we believe this can provide the most eye catching adverts)
Max File Size - 300kb, but preferred to be 100kb or under
Advert Content:
Needs to Include the http://www.BMX.co.uk Logo
Needs to promote Next Day Delivery
A Discount Voucher code of:: "bmx5" which will give customers 5% off their purchase
A Call of action line such as: "Order NOW for 5% OFF your order - use "bmx5" voucher code"
Suggested advert - show lifestyle BMX action movement and bright colours to catch the attention
Email me direct at firstname.lastname@example.com if you have any further questions or thoughts. Thanks!
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How much movement do you want to have in this banners?
I haven't got a specific amount of movement in mind, the important aspect is that it catches the eye and then promotes to buy a BMX or parts from BMX.co.uk
Just changing pictures or would something like a short animation of movement also be interesting for you?
Short Animation would be preferred to just changing pictures as I believe this will catch the attention of the viewer more effectively.
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Khiva (Uzbek: Xiva, Хива; Russian: Хива) is a town in the western province of Khorezm in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Along with Samarkand and Bukhara, Khiva is an important and often overlooked historical site on what was once the Great Silk Road (Uzbek: Buyuk Ipak Yol'i). Famous for its long and brutal history as a slave trading post sandwiched in between the vast Kyzylkum and Karakum deserts, Khiva is now a quiet, sleepy oasis that awaits busloads of tourists instead of caravans of captives. It's difficult to imagine what exactly ancient Khiva was like, considering the historical areas were restored to a scrubbed and squeaky-clean look by the Soviets in the 1970s. However, the clustered array of mosques, madrassahs and tiled minarets within an area of less than 3km give you a sense of how crowded and bustling this town must have been throughout its history.
Khiva is divided into two distinct sections; one being the older, museum-like Ichon-Qala or Itchan Kala (literally: within the wall) where striking examples of Islamic architecture were built over the span of 600 years; and the modern Dichon-Qala (literally: outside the wall) where both the majority of the population live and where all of the modern buildings exist, but glimpses of Khiva's greatness as a center of Islamic power still linger. Today, the city's population is about 40,000 people. It's a quick 35 km from the regional capital of Urgench and 5 km from the border of Turkmenistan.
According to legend, Khiva was founded about 2,500 years ago when a son of Noah, Shem, discovered a well in the middle of the desert exclaimed "Khi-wa!" (which locals will take delight in roughly translating this exclamation as "sweet water"). For the next 1,000 years or so, the area was inhabited by settlements that used the nearby Amu-Darya river to irrigate agriculture.
According to the archaeologists Khiva was founded in the 5th or 6th century. As Islam spread to the area, the first major structures were built near Shem's well, and it became known as a small trading post on the Silk Road. First written sources date from the 10th century. The Arab traveller Al Istachri mentions Khiva in his enumeration of the most important settlements in Chorezm. The Arab geographer Ibn Battuta visited Khiva in the 14th century. He praised the emir who was untiringly taking care of law and order and reported that the city was so full of people that it was almost impossible to find one's way in the crowd. It wasn't until the 16th century when Khiva was made capital of an Islamic Khanate (starting a bitter rivalry with another Khan 460 km down the Silk Road in Bukhara), that the majority of Khiva's immense architectural projects began and the town established itself as a center of power in the region. Locals will say (sometimes in hushed tones) that if Khiva didn't have a rivalry with nearby Bukhara, it would not be the significant site that it is today. In the 19th century only a strong central power was created and taxes and money were introduced. For a long period of time Khiva was one of the most important markets of slaves in Central Asia. Slavery was formally abolished during the October Revolution of 1917. Khiva with its 94 mosques and 63 mederssahs is considered as an important centre of Islam. Because of this significance, Khiva was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.
Khiva almost has a two-season climate; with slivers of spring and autumn in between frigid winters and blazing hot summers. It starts to get uncomfortably cold in Khiva by November, with temperatures hovering between -10°C and 5°C. The chill usually lasts well into mid-March; just in time for the Navruz holiday. Spring usually lasts around a month and a half and is usually one of the best times to visit. Summer arrives quickly, however, with temperatures reaching as high as 45°C by August. Luckily, it's a dry heat, with negligible rainfall and humidity, so walking around the city isn't too much of a burden.
Usually people travel to the regional capital of Urgench, whether it's by air, train, or taxi, and then take a taxi to Khiva. With the exception of flying where the rates are fixed (most of the time) you might be subject to ticket agents at the train or bus stations charging you a bit higher for a fare because you look like a tourist. Ask a guide or local for correct information, as Uzbeks are usually willing to assist you in getting the correct price. You will, however, be expected to haggle for the price of your cab everywhere, with the unusual exception of the taxi from the Urgench bazaar to Khiva (see "by car").
Khiva is about 40 km away from Urgench Airport (UGC IATA). Uzbekistan Airways operates twice daily flights from Tashkent (operated by RJ-85, AN-24 or YAK-40, flying time 1hr 30 min) and a flight on Saturday (operated by B-757, flying time 1hr 40min, return flight on Sundays).
You can also reach Urgench on Fridays on Uzbekistan Airways via Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow.
Taxis from Urgench Airport to Khiva are about 7,000 som one way.
In January 2018 the new railway link Urgench-Khiva was finished but trains do not operate on it yet. Until it happens, the closest railway station is Urgench.
Trains from Tashkent leave twice a week and make the 19-hour journey across the desert to Urgench, with one major stop along the way in Samarkand. Trains leave Tashkent on M W Su at 18:15 and arrive in Urgench at 13:45 next day. Depending on the class, you can get a 2-bunk coupy for 41,000 som, a 4-bunk shared coupy for 25,000 som, or you can rough it in plaskartnyy (hard-class) for the bargain price of 16,000 som. The price for a place in a sleeping car is 50,000 som one way (2008). Taxis from Urgench Railway Station to Khiva are about 7,000 som one way. For the trolley bus see below. If you want to get a train on other days you can leave from/arrive to Turkul, which is a 20-minute taxi ride to Urgench.
If you're really budgeting your cash, you can catch a bus to Urgench from the Hippodrome station in Tashkent. The good news is the journey doesn't take much longer than the train (20 hours) and is only about 7,000 som. The bad news is you'll be sitting in a cramped space without toilets (the driver decides when to make a pit stop) and minimal ventilation.
There are daily busses from Bukhara to Urgench, leaving from Bukhara Avtovoksal. The buses have no air conditioning. The journey time is about 8 hours and the price about 10,000 som one way. There is no fixed timetable, the buses leave, when all seats are occupied. In April 2012, the road between Bukhara and Urgench was in fairly poor condition and the bus journey can take up to 10 hours. Uzbek buses are not permitted to drive after 22:00 so a bus leaving after 12:00 may have to make an overnight stop before reaching Bukhara, which will be at a restaurant. Passengers can sleep on the bus.
Collective taxis from Urgench to Khiva leave from Urgench Bazaar near the Dynamo Stadium. The taxis leave when all seats are occupied and the price is about 1,000 som one way. Taxis will drop you at the Northern Gate of Khiva Old Town.
There is one bus per day, at noon, going directly from Khiva to Tashkent through Bukhara and Samarkand. Leaving from Koy-Darvoza gate (GPS 41°22'37.1"N, 060°22'15.8"E), which is on the east part of Ichon-Qala (just exit through the East gate and keep on straight until you reach another gate). 35,000 som to Bukhara, 40,000 to Samarkand, 50,000 som to Tashkent (Sep 2012).
Inter-city "taxi" services are essentially a collection of informal drivers who wait to fill up their cars with passengers and then drive them off to their destinations. They usually charge per passenger; however, you can buy all the seats in a car (typically 1 in the front and 3 in the back) if you're willing to spend the cash. From Bukhara, the next closest Silk Road site, the 460-km trip in a shared taxi should cost 60,000-80,000 som per person (Sep 2012). The price can sometimes depend on the type of vehicle you're negotiating for, with Daewoo Ticos (similar to Ford Fiesta) costing less and Daewoo Nexia and Matiz brands (similar to Honda Accord) costing a bit more.
One you reach Urgench, you can either negotiate for a local taxi to take you directly to Khiva, which usually costs about 8000 som for the entire car. A cheaper way is to negotiate a ride to the western side of the Urgench Bazaar (inner-city trips shouldn't cost you more than 1500 som at the most). There you'll find the official Khiva taxi stand, which is a row of Daewoo Tico and Matiz brand vehicles all in a line. On average, it takes between 10-15 minutes for a car to fill up and the cost is about 1000 som per person, flat.
Trolleybus: An interesting (and cheap) way to get to Khiva from Urgench is via the trolleybus, which you can pick up near the Urgench Bazaar. At 700 som, it's a bargain and it allows you to see the countryside between Urgench and Khiva at a snail's pace. It will also drop you off right in front of the northern gate of the Ichon-Kala with the rest of the taxicabs. Trolleybusses leave Urgench every 30 minutes during daytime and the journey takes about 60 minutes.
Khiva is about 1390 km from Andizhan, 470 km from Bukhara, 1370 km from Fergana, 630 km from Karshi, 740 km from Samarkand, 1270 km from Kokand, 200 km from Nukus, 750 km from Shakhrisabz, 1020 km from Tashkent and 850 km from Termez.
There are no taxis in the Ichon Qala, however as the city is so compact it's easy to take a leisurely stroll.
Outside the walls, Khiva is still a very walkable city. You can access the main bazaar, either through the Caravanserai through the Ichon-Qala east gate or you can walk around the Ichon-Qala walls on the north side until you see the produce sellers sitting near the western wall. A few of the better authentic Uzbek restaurants lie within a half-kilometre of the Ichon-Qala walls as well as some great beer stands. If you want to explore the residential northern and western ends of town, flag down an informal "taxi" and negotiate a fare, which should run between 1,500 and 3,000 som per hour.
You'll find English spoken inside the Ichon-Qala at hotels and through a handful of the guides at the main tourism bureau. In the Dichon-Qala, you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone speaking English, unless you run into some local school children who want to practice their skills on you from their English classes.
Because Khiva is in the Khorezm province, the locals speak a dialect of Uzbek that is actually closer to Turkmen called "Khorezmcha". If you've been feverishly practicing your Uzbek in elsewhere in Uzbekistan and now find that you can't understand a word of what a local Khivan is saying to you, don't worry; they may not be able to understand you either. In that case, try falling back on Russian.
The old town Ichon-Qala (Itchan Kala) covers an area of about 26 hectares. It is rectangular in plan.The tourist office inside the West Gate will most likely ask you to buy a ticket that covers entry for all of the museums and buildings inside the city (excluding the Islom-Khoja minaret and the Juma Mosque) for about 10,000 som.
Itchan Kala was the site of the khan's palace. High officials and clergy and rich merchants used to live here. This is why we find the most important buildings in the Itchan Kala. The ordinary people, small merchants, craftsmen and peasants lived in Dishan Kala. There were wells in Itchan Kala, whereas people had to draw drinking water from the irrigation channels in Dishan Kala. In the north western part of Itchan Kala is the well, where according to the legend the city was founded by Sem.
The Dichon-Qala and surrounding areas contain only a handful of historical sights, but still have some interesting attractions including Friendship Park, Independence Square, as well as a long stretch of ancient secondary wall that snakes it's way around the outskirts of the city.
There are many souvenir vendors in Khiva and they all will want to sell something to you, trying to attract your attention with some knowledge of English. Souvenirs might be more expensive than in Samarkand and Bukhara, but you can bargain quite a lot and get some very good deals.
A good place to buy is the UNESCO-sponsored silk workshop in Qqozi Kalon Medressa. It sells unique silk handcrafts. Although they might be more expensive than in other places, you support the workers there directly:
Tap water is generally not potable. Carefully check bottom of the bottles of water for any deposits otherwise you can buy counterfeit bottled water.
Most of the hotels lie within the Ichon-Qala, with a few exceptions. Homestays are a good idea if you happen to be on a budget and it's a great way to meet locals and experience the almost overwhelming hospitality that is unique to Uzbekistan and Central Asia. If you're coming with a tour group, you're guaranteed a spot in one of the more "upscale" tourist hotels.
Because of Khiva's importance as a tourist town, most of the staff and locals will go out of their way to keep you safe. In and around the Ichon-Qala the biggest risk is being asked by local children for gifts like pens, in which they will probably be shooed away by a stern adult. Take the usual precautions of watching your valuables and you'll be fine.
In the Dichon-Qala, especially in the late evening or at night, you may run the risk of being harassed by local drunk men. However, these incidents are rare and the perpetrators are easily scared away with a few stern words (in any language). Aside from the main road, Khiva gets very dark at night, so carry a torch if exploring the town in the evening or having dinner outside the city walls.
Take the usual precautions when drinking from local water sources, but make sure to stay hydrated, especially in the summer. The heat bouncing off the mud walls can make Khiva feel like a broiler sometimes, and you can easily run the risk of heat exhaustion.
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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Irish Comfort Classics" Host Christopher Kimball heads into the test kitchen with test cook Julia Collin Davison to update a classic recipe for Shepherd's Pie. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus reveals her favorite quirky kitchen gadgets. Then, Chris answers questions from viewers. D
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Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "U-Pick Tomatoes" Learn how to pick the best tomatoes, and preparing them for a bountiful summer meal. Tomato Herb Salad; Fresh Tomato Parmesan Sauce with Grilled Shrimp. D
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Kimchi Chronicles "The Kimchi Chronicles Conclude" The final episode in the series begins in the ethereal countryside where Marja spends a day with the "Alice Waters of Korea" and learns the authentic way to make kimchi and holiday dishes to celebrate the new year. Marja and Jean-Georges also taste royal court cuisine and Marja visits Sanchon Restaurant in Seoul for a transformative meal of temple cuisine. Marja joins her Korean family in the northern beach town of Sokcho for a picnic and then brings the spirit home to New York for a roast pig celebration with the Vongerichten family. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of" After 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series. Joining the crew as they scamper through Milan and around Lake Como, you'll follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises that come with travel are shaped into a finished show. D
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Great Conversations "Sandra Day O'connor and Pete Williams" Sandra Day O'Connor (The Majesty of the Law) and Pete Williams (NBC news correspondent). D


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VERGENNES — As the Bixby Memorial Free Library prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday in October, the library's director and board are also taking steps to keep the Vergennes institution relevant for its second century.
In the next few months, the Bixby will automate its card catalog, receive computer hardware and software as part of the e-Vermont grant the library helped Vergennes win, run computer literacy workshops, and on Town Meeting Day survey residents of the five communities it serves.
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury College will soon expand its renewable energy portfolio. Next month it will install 34 photovoltaic solar power collectors on the open swathe of 1.5-acre college land off Route 125, between McCardell Bicentennial Hall and the college organic garden.
The 143-kilowatt (kW) project, slated to go up in February, is expected to generate 200,000 kW-hours (kWh) of electricity per year, and will be metered against Battell Hall to offset the annual power consumption of the year-round dormitory, which annually uses about 190,000 kWh.
ADDISON COUNTY — Almost 100 Addison County residents have hooked their homes up to a solar hot water system in large part due to Solar Addison County, a program launched last summer by the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG).
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BRANDON — The Otter Valley Union High School board last week approved a proposed $10,332,550 spending plan for 2012-13. That represents an increase of $233,918 or 2.32 percent over the current spending plan.
There was none of the drama of past year's budget talks when the fate of two items in the budget — the alternative education Harvest Program and the school resource officer — were in question. For the record, both of those line items are intact.
MIDDLEBURY — Friday night's anticipated match-up between the Middlebury College men's hockey team and longtime rival Plattsburgh in the end turned out to be a mismatch.
Although the shot total at Kenyon Arena favored the visiting Cardinals by only 27-25, the Cardinals generated by far the better chances in dealing the Panthers their worst setback since 1993, a 7-0 loss. The Panthers dropped to 6-5-2, while Plattsburgh, ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division III, improved to 11-2-3.
VERGENNES — Vergennes aldermen agreed on Jan. 10 to increase the city's financial contribution toward installing sprinklers in City Hall and the Vergennes Opera House to $35,000.
The increased contribution for the delayed project is up from an earlier estimated city share of $20,000 to $22,000.
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So I got the space marine from series 7 and decided that his equipment could use a little upgrading. First off, I turned his pistol into a high caliber assault rifle:
Second, I decided that any lone badass space marine deserves an equally badass fighter. I give you the Saturn 15 interceptor:
The Saturn 15 was designed with a sleek profile to give it maximum speed and maneuverability. In order to reduce weight, it hasn't been given much in the way of weapons or armor, instead relying on the skills of the pilot. It does have three laser cannons and a lone proton torpedo, which is essentially what Luke Skywalker managed to take out the Deathstar with. The proton torpedo is below the middle gun:
A large pair of twin engines supply this ship more than enough speed to beat other fighters. You can also see the two spots to hold weapons and equipment:
The cockpits fully opens to allow for easy entrance and exit:
Finally, some music to go along with all of this. The music video fits in pretty well and the spaceman in it looks very similar to the space marine.
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The new Chevrolet N300 is practical and versatile. Its Cargo version offers 725 kg of cargo capacity, and the Passenger version has enough room to comfortably seat up to 8 passengers in three rows of seats. Its engine also offers great fuel efficiency. This just might be exactly what you need for your business.
We know businesses are constantly growing and this is why the new Chevrolet N300 is versatile, functional and ideal for transporting goods or people. Its convenient sliding doors will make it easier to load and unload materials, and passengers will be able to access de cabin with ease. It does not matter what your business does because you will have a vehicle that features 14" steel wheels and curved-shaped headlights. Now you only have to place your business logo on the van, take it to work, and start seeing the results.
Work will become a pleasure. The Chevrolet N300 is equipped with cloth upholstery, depth-adjustable front seats with height-adjustable headrests, center console with cup holders, defogger, and standard instrument panel with room for GPS and clock. It also includes front airbag for driver, fold-down second row bench seats, reclining third row seating, and side hooks on the second and third rows.
Everything in its engine is designed to deliver great fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. It features DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft), MPI (Multi Point Injection) and Electronic Fuel Injection, which offer great fuel efficiency for you to be able to reach all your goals whilst maximizing energy.
But that's not all. It also features mechanical steering for the Cargo version, and optional mechanical or hydraulic steering for the Passenger version. Both versions offer front McPherson suspension and solid-axle leaf spring rear suspension.
Enjoy its radio wih CD and MP3 player, 2 front door speakers, air conditioning system with double air flow and heating. And for everyone to travel safely, it comes with safety belts on all three rows and 3-spoke safety belts for passenger and driver.
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Hi GenF-GTS,
Would there be much difference in fitting the Interchiller to a GTSR vs GTS, front looks very similar and should be able to accommodate it?
Have you had any preorders for any of the GTSR's?
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