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1 First edition publication information (publisher, place, date, etc.)
First edition published by Doubleday & Company, Inc.
Garden City, New York
2 First edition published in cloth, paper, or both? If both, simultaneous or staggered?
First edition published in light blue cloth with a black cloth backstrip.
3 JPEG image of cover art from first edition, if available
4 Pagination
82 leaves
164 pagespp.[2],1-10,11-26,27,28-61,62,63-71,72,73-94,95,96-98,99,100-107,108,
109-110,111,112-134,135,136,137,138,139,140-157,158-162 [=164]
5 Edited or Introduced? If so, by whom?
This book is neither edited nor introduced.
6 Illustrated? If so, by whom?
Illustrated by Gioia Fiammenghi. The book contains ten black & white illustrations.
7 JPEG image of sample illustration, if available
8 General physical appearance of book (Is the physical presentation of the text attractive? Is the typography readable? Is the book well printed?)
The general physical appearance of this book is extremely good.
It is a small book--the cover measures just 6 and 3/4 by 5 inches.
The dimensions of the cloth-bound cover are slightly larger than
those of the leaves, thus the pages are well protected. The cover
is comprised of light blue cloth with a black backstrip over the spine.
The title is embossed in purple lettering on both the front and back
covers. The spine is embossed with gold lettering containing the title,
author, and publisher. The cover art is brightly colored and aesthetically
pleasing. The typography is crisp and clear, making the book easily readable.
The illustrations are also reproduced clearly. Overall, this book is well
printed and presented in an attractive manner.
9 JPEG image of sample chapter page, if available
10 Paper (Assess the original quality of the paper used for the book. Is the paper in the copy or copies you examined holding up physically over time?)
The paper in the first edition copy examined is holding up excellently.
The pages have yellowed a bit with age, but are all sturdy and intact.
There are minimal stains/smudges and no tears in the book. The pages
are comprised of strong, thick paper. The edges of the leaves in this
book are cut lengthwise with a semi-rough finish. The top and bottom
of each leaf has a smooth finish.
11 Description of binding(s)
The binding on the first edition copy examined is strong and sturdy.
The leaves of the book are securely bound with glue to a thick strip
of cloth.
12 Transcription of title page
Mrs. 'Arris | Goes to | Paris | by | Paul Gallico | [The title and author appear
in italicized, script-like lettering and are surrounded by a sketched, oval-shaped
design representing a mirror. This drawing is presumably by the book's
illustrator.] | Drawings by Gioia Fiammenghi | Doubleday & Company, Inc.,
Garden City, New York, 1958
13 JPEG image of title page, if available
14 Manuscript Holdings
Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library. New York, NY.
(Columbia was Paul Gallico's alma mater.)
15 Other (typograpical information from title page, etc.)
Dedication (page 7): "To the gallant and indispensible ladies
who, year in, year out,
tidy up the British Isles,
this book is lovingly dedicated"
Disclaimer (page 6):"The House of Dior is indubitably--the
house of Dior. But all of the characters
in this work of fiction located on both
sides of the Channel are as indubitably
fictitious and non-existent and resemble
no living person or persons. P.G."
1 Did the original publisher issue the book in more than one edition? If so, briefly describe distinguishing features of each (illustrations, cover art, typography, etc.); if not, enter N/A
Doubleday issued just one edition of the book.
Doubleday sold the book by itself, but also packaged
the first edition in a collection entitled "Gallico Magic"
in 1967. This collection included Mrs. 'Arris Goes
to Paris as one of seven books written by Paul Gallico.
2 JPEG image of cover art from one subsequent edition, if available
3 JPEG image of sample illustration from one subsequent edition, if available
4 How many printings or impressions of the first edition?
At least 21 known printings of Doubleday's first edition.
5 Editions from other publishers? If so, list their dates and publishers; if not, enter N/A
**Editions published in the United States**
American Printing House for the Blind, 1962 (Braille version)
Pocket Books, 1963 (published with sequel Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York)
Science Research Associates, 1964
International Polygonics, Ltd., 1989
Bower Hill Braillists Foundation, 1989 (Braille version)Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume One, 1959, Winter Selections
Reader's Digest Association, 1958 & 1966 (condensed version)
Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume Two, 1959, Winter Selections
Reader's Digest Association, 1959 (condensed version)
Bestsellers from Reader's Digest Condensed Books
Reader's Digest Association, 1960 (condensed version)
**Editions published in England under the title Flowers for Mrs. Harris**
M. Joseph, 1958
Penguin, 1963
Longman, 1964
Addison-Wesley, 1964 (Bridge series, abridged edition)
F.A. Thorpe, 1972 (large print edition, published with
sequel Mrs. Harris Goes to New York)
Ulverscroft, 1972 (Ulverscroft large print series, published
with sequel Mrs. Harris Goes to New York)
Penguin Books, 1977
Penguin Books, 1994 (as part of the collection
"The World of Mrs. Harris")
6 Last date in print?
The U.S. version of this book is currently in print as of 1999.
The current edition of Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris was
first published in 1989 by International Polygonics, Ltd.1994 was the last printing of Flowers for Mrs. Harris (British version).
However, this version of the book is not currently in print.
7 Total copies sold? (source and date of information?)
Over 70,000 sold by the end of August, 1959.
Roughly 2,900 copies sold per week at this time.
Source: "Publisher's Weekly" (8/31/59)The book spent a combined total of 61 weeks on the "Publisher's Weekly"
and "New York Times" bestsellers lists.
Source: Justice. Bestseller Index.No further information available.
8 Sales figures by year? (source and date of information?)
No information available.
9 Advertising copy (transcribe significant excerpts, briefly identify where ads were placed)
A full page ad placed in "Publisher's Weekly" on August 31, 1959
features an illustration from the book and declares:"Guarantee no Seventh Avenue copies of this Paris original!
Your good news for Christmas is that Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
will go right on being yours alone. There will be NO lower-priced
edition of any kind for at least a year from this month...
NOTHING but the same $2.50 edition that you keep selling...and
selling...and selling. That's a promise."
10 JPEG image of sample advertisement, if available
11 Other promotion
The book is plugged in advertisements for other Paul Gallico
works as well. Ads for Too Many Ghosts and The Hurricaine Story
in "Publisher's Weekly" make reference to it, respectively:"With Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris now in its thirtieth
week on the best seller list...need we say more?" (7/20/59)"...Gallico's new heroine is as dependable, gallant, tenacious--and
British-to-the-core--as Mrs. 'Arris herself." (11/16/59)
12 Performances in other media? If so, list media, date, title, production information; if not, enter N/A
A made-for-TV movie:
Mrs 'Arris Goes to Paris, 1992. Directed by Anthony Shaw.
Starring Angela Lansbury as Mrs. 'Arris. The movie originally
aired on the CBS network and has since been released on video
by several distributors:
Bonneville Family Entertainment/Hearst Entertainment, 1992
Feature Films for Families, 1994
BWE Video, 1998Television program:
Featured on an episode of the CBS television program
Studio One, 1958. Directed by David Greene.
Story outline/synopsis of the episode available.
Actual episode unavailable.Playscript:
Mrs 'Arris Goes to Paris: a musical play in two acts, 1958.
No further information found. The musical was apparently written
but never produced.Illustrations:
Original illustrations done for the book by Gioia Fiammenghi
(ink, watercolor studies, mixed media) available in the
Children's Literature and Research Collection, University of
Minnesota Library, Minneapolis, MN.
13 Translations? If translated, give standard bibliographic information for each translation. If none, enter N/A
All translations published under the British title
Flowers for Mrs. Harris:(French) Des Fleurs pour Mrs. Harris
Paris: Libr. Stock, 1959.(Swedish) Mrs. Harris Reser Till Paris
Helsingborg, Germany: Bokforlaget Bocker AB, 1965.
Bath, England: Chivers, 1982.
(both large print editions)(German) Ein Kleid von Dior: Roman
Hamburg: Rowohlt, 1959 & 1964.
[S.I.]: Bertelsman Lesering, 1962.
H. Richarz, 1985.
14 Serialization? If serialized, give standard bibliographic information for serial publication. If none, enter N/A
15 Sequels/Prequels? Give standard bibliographic information for each. If none, enter N/A
Three sequels were written by Paul Gallico:Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York. Garden City, NY: Doubleday and Co., 1960.
[published in England as Mrs. Harris Goes to New York. London: M. Joseph, 1960.]Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Parliament. Garden City, NY: Doubleday and Co., 1965.
[published in England as Mrs. Harris, MP. London: Heinemann, 1965.]Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Moscow. New York: Delacorte Press, 1974.
[published in England as Mrs. Harris Goes to Moscow. London: Heinemann, 1974.]
1 Paste your biographical sketch here (maximum 500 words)
Paul William Gallico was a remarkably prolific writer whose successful career spanned several decades of the twentieth century. Gallico is remembered primarily for his 41 books, the majority of which were quite commercially successful, although not critically acclaimed. Gallico was born on July 26, 1897 in New York City, the sole child of immigrants Paolo and Hortense (Erlich) Gallico. Paolo, a native Italian, was a composer and concert pianist who hoped his son would aspire to a career in music, but Paul showed much more interest in sports as a young man. He played football in high school and continued on to Columbia University, where he was captain of the college crew team. His studies at Columbia were put on hold in 1918, when Gallico served in World War I as a turret gunner for the U.S. Navy. He got his B.S. from Columbia in 1921. Gallico's first job was as a review secretary for the National Board of Motion Picture Review. In 1922, he became a film reviewer for the New York Daily News, but quickly made the transition to sports reporting. Gallico was a sports editor and columnist for the Daily News from 1924-36. "In these years, he started the Golden Gloves boxing tournament for matched amateurs; he wrote exposes of sham amateurism, Jim Crow barriers, and fake wrestling" (Dictionary of Literary Bibliography). Gallico was best known for his up close and personal style of reporting. He boxed a round against Jack Dempsey (who knocked him out in less than two minutes), swam against Johnny Weismuller, and golfed with Bobby Jones?all three were prominent athletes of the day. After 1936, Gallico retired from sports writing and devoted the rest of his life to free-lance fiction. Hundreds of his short stories and articles were published. He was also a contributing editor to several popular magazines, including the Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping, and Esquire. By the time his first book was published in 1938, Gallico was already over forty years old. The book, Farewell to Sport, was drawn from reminiscences of his sports reporting days that had first been published serially in Cosmopolitan magazine. In 1943, Gallico became a war correspondent for Cosmopolitan. In 1950, he emigrated to Europe, residing in London, Liechtenstein, and finally Monaco, where he became close friends with Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. Gallico wrote abundantly in Europe?an average of a book a year until his death. Among Gallico's best-selling novels: Adventures of Hiram Holliday (1939); The Snow Goose (1941); Confessions of a Story Writer (1946); Thomasina (1957); Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris (1958); Too Many Ghosts (1959); Mrs. ?Arris Goes to New York (1960); Scruffy (1962); Love, Let Me Not Hunger (1963); The Silent Miaow (1964); Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Parliament (1965); The Poseidon Adventure (1969); and Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Moscow (1974). The Snow Goose was his only critical success. Gallico also wrote eleven screenplays, most notably Lou Gehrig: Pride of the Yankees (for which he received an Academy Award nomination in 1942) and The Poseidon Adventure, "a three-star film in 1972, [which] became the prototype for other disaster films" (Dictionary of American Biography). Paul Gallico's popular works have been produced for film, television, and even the Broadway stage. His personal papers and manuscripts are presently collected at his alma mater, Columbia University, in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Gallico was married four times in his life. The first three marriages, each of which ended in divorce, were to Alva Thoits (1921-34), Elaine St. Johns (1935-6), and the Baroness Pauline Garibaldi (1939-54). His marriage to Thoits produced two sons: William Taylor and Robert Leston Gallico. In 1963, Gallico married the Baroness Virginia von Falz-Fein in Monaco, where he spent his final years. Paul Gallico died of a heart attack in Monaco on July 15, 1976. He was 78 years old.
1 Paste contemporary reception history in here (maximum 500 words)
Paul Gallico's short novel Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris was published in late 1958. Within weeks, literary critics were offering their reviews to the general reading public. Most of the contemporary reviews found for Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris praise the novel and its author for spinning a light-hearted, charming, and above all, happy tale. Prior to publication of the novel, Gallico had been known for writing novels and short stories replete with sentimentality. Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris only served to strengthen the author's reputation as a sentimentalist. It was the first in the Mrs. 'Arris series, which would ultimately include three sequels. A vast majority of contemporary reviews for the novel were positive. Critics were generally quite complimentary when it came to Gallico's storytelling ability. Reviewers found the novel's heroine, Mrs. 'Arris, to be an extremely lovable and endearing character. The message of the novel is simple, yet universal. Reviewers believed all readers could potentially relate to the London charwoman's quest to own a designer dress from the House of Dior. Her character represents anyone who has ever striven to realize a seemingly impossible dream. Her story was lauded by many critics. Bookmark called Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris a "heartwarming, engaging novelette." Fanny Butcher of the Chicago Sunday Tribune concurred, claiming that Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris was "as light and as flavorful as a Grand Mariner soufflé." I was able to locate ten reviews written within the first year of the novel's publication. Many of these contemporary reviews have nothing but praise for the novel. Library Journal called it a "brief, delightful bouquet of dreams and realities for all women and girls who have ever wished for something special." Even though the plot appeared improbable to some critics, most admittedly overlooked this fact and focused instead on the positive message conveyed through the novel's heroine. A review in the Bulletin from Virginia Kirkus' Service said, "This is one of those enchanting?and enchanted?stories that couldn't possibly happen but that it would be fun to think could happen." Nathaniel Benchley of the Saturday Review claimed that Gallico's accomplished writing style served to convince readers that it actually could: "It is to Mr. Gallico's credit that he manages to make a believable?or almost believable?tale out of a totally preposterous situation?What Mr. Gallico has done is adopt a sort of fairy-story technique, making the smaller details apparently logical and convincing as he goes along, until the reader is willing to concede that the main event might really have happened after all. It is no mean feat, and he has accomplished it deftly and with good humor."
Other critical reviews make mention of the heavy sentimentality, but emphasize that its presence did not serve to detract from the overall quality of the novel. Booklist cited the novel as "improbable but amusing" and added that "its sentimentality will be a recommendation rather than a deterrent to the author's following," who were apparently accustomed to Gallico's signature style from some of his earlier novels. Riley Hughes of Catholic World's critique of the novel called it "unashamedly sentimental?yet extremely winning..." The New Yorker, on the other hand, was not quite as tolerant of the heavy dose of sentimentality in Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris. "One paragraph more," warned the reviewer, "and this sentimental confection would have become sickening, but it is very short?a charming, sweetly scented fairy tale."
Only one of the ten reviews directly offers negative criticism. The Wisconsin Library Bulletin said, "This is the answer to a lady's request for something short, entertaining, and harmless, but it is disappointing to the author's followers." However, this review stands alone in claiming that previous Gallico fans would be unsatisfied with Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris. As can be seen by examining contemporary reception history, Paul Gallico's novel was enjoyed by many critics and subsequently loved by readers in Europe and the United States.Reviews:
Booklist (12/25/58)
Bookmark (12/58)
Catholic World (2/59)
Chicago Sunday Tribune (12/7/58)
Bulletin from Virginia Kirkus' Service (9/1/58)
Library Journal (12/15/58)
New Yorker (11/22/58)
San Francisco Chronicle (12/7/58)
Saturday Review (12/20/58)
Wisconsin Library Bulletin (1/59)
2 Paste subsequent reception history in here (maximum 500 words)
I was unable to find any subsequent reception history for the book Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris. However, I was able to find a bit on the 1992 made-for-TV movie based on the book. The movie, starring Angela Lansbury as Mrs. ?Arris, was first broadcast in 1992. It has since been released on home video by several distributors. I found three mini-reviews of the movie on the World Wide Web. All three were provided by regular people who had seen the movie and wished to comment on it. The reviews sound quite similar to the contemporary ones made by literary critics in the late 1950s. In spite of forty years, it is still easy for people to relate to, and find enjoyment in, Gallico's story. The first movie review was located on Amazon.com and was originally posted in December, 1998. The reviewer gave the movie five stars and said it was "very sweet?it touched my heart?This simple, sweet, almost corny movie somehow managed to push all the right buttons with me?This movie leaves you with a very warm feeling." The other two reviews were located on the Internet Movie Database, where the movie received eight out of ten stars. The pair of reviews were posted recently?January and February, 1999, respectively. The purity and simplicity of Gallico's characters and plot seem to be appreciated and viewed almost like a breath of fresh air in this day and age. As one reviewer put it, "As this movie lifts our spirits it reminds us that sensitive development of appealing characters and of a simple plot make a movie one to be truly cherished, and that excesses of special effects, gore, sex and violence leave us ultimately empty." The second reviewer echoes these sentiments: "It was a real pleasure to watch this small, honest and humble film?[it is] just like Cinderella." Reaction to the movie mirrors the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the novel itself. Though undeniably sentimental, unrealistic, and, some would argue, dated, Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris is a story that continues to give people great joy today.Reviews:
Amazon.com (12/3/98)
Internet Movie Data Base (1/22/99 and 2/8/99)
1 Paste your critical analysis in here (maximum 2500 words)
Paul Gallico's best-selling novel Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris was first published on November 20, 1958. Its popularity was not instantaneous, but rather built gradually over a span of several months. Ultimately, the novel placed ninth on the annual bestsellers list for fiction in 1959. Part of the novel's wide appeal stemmed from Gallico's past achievements as a novelist. Though rarely critically acclaimed, his 41 novels enjoyed considerable commercial success. Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris spent a combined total of 61 weeks on the "New York Times" and "Publisher's Weekly" bestsellers lists in 1959 (Justice, 121). Other reasons for the book's popularity include its storybook quality, genuinely likable characters, and the ability to impart a moral lesson of universal import. Gallico's novel touches on major issues including class and gender relations and the benevolent spirit of humanity that unites us all. Its protagonist stresses the unimportance of materialism and the indomitable nature of the human spirit. Finally, it heartens readers with the simple, optimistic message that anything is possible if one dares to dream.Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris centers on Ada Harris, a London charwoman who dreams of one day owning a Christian Dior gown. After spying one in the wardrobe of a wealthy employer, Mrs. Harris pronounces it her life's goal to own a genuine Dior creation from Paris. Gallico then whisks readers over three years of scrimping and saving, wishing and hoping. Mrs. Harris' good luck is balanced by continued hardships as she tries to save enough money to reach her goal. Through it all, the persistence of her dream never wavers. Finally, Mrs. Harris makes her journey across the English Channel to pursue her fantasy gown. Her ability to touch the lives of everyone she meets on her whirlwind trip to Paris makes for a sweet, sentimental narrative. The optimistic message of the novel consistently shines through?no dream is ever impossible if one truly believes in it and works hard to make it come true. Gallico also imparts additional lessons within his novel. He tries to impress upon readers that, after all is said and done, the ability to touch the lives of others, while being kind and selfless, is what matters most in life. Contemporary audiences were used to such sentimentality from Gallico, who in the past had published such heart-tugging works as The Snow Goose (1941) and Thomasina (1957). After first gaining respectability as a sportswriter in the 1920s and 30s, Gallico had long since established a reputation as a talented, prolific fiction writer and remarkable storyteller. Audiences came to desire and expect his novels to be both entertaining and infused with sentimental values and qualities.Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris was published in the United States before the social and political upheaval brought on by the sexual revolution, the civil rights movement, President Kennedy's assassination, and the Vietnam War. People saw the late fifties as a time of innocence and prosperity in America. Thus, it seems fitting that Mrs. ?Arris was so well received at the time by both critics and the reading public. The light-hearted, whimsical subject matter seems to fit right in with a society reflected in contemporary television programs such as Ozzie and Harriet, Donna Reed, and Father Knows Best. Gallico's novel employs a slightly heightened sense of reality to portray an ordinary life turned extraordinary?a world where each conflict is quickly and easily resolved and even a seeming tragedy can be looked at in a positive light. Though the book takes place in Europe, the idealism of 1950s U.S. society is apparent in Gallico's novel. Critical reviews for Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris were overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers praised the novel mainly for its charming fairy tale qualities, bittersweet ending, and moral lessons. Gallico was never accused of being preachy, despite the social commentary which runs subtly throughout his story. The novel was short in length, illustrated, and written in deliberately simple prose, so as to make it more easily accessible to the widest variety of readers. Yet, in reading the novel, one may notice Gallico's none-too-subtle tendency to feminize Mrs. Harris' dream. The focus is not merely on her seemingly impossible goal to obtain a Christian Dior gown. Rather, the coveted object itself is presented as the embodiment of every woman's dream. Library Journal summed up this point in a review, calling Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris "a delightful bouquet of dreams and realities for all women and girls who have ever wished for something special" (12/15/58). The novel beckons to its female audience and fosters feelings of empathy from its women readers towards the novel's several female characters (most particularly the heroine). Upon publication of Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris, in the late 1950s, women were generally considered second class citizens in American society. A good percentage of women worked, receiving lower wages than men in comparable employment positions. Additionally, women were faced with a beleaguering second shift of housework and child rearing at a time when the family was considered the most important component in society. Women were forced to live up to an impossibly high standard, set by a predominately white, middle class society. Countless women readers in 1959 could potentially identify with the horny-handed, working class Mrs. Harris. Her trip to Paris in pursuit of a Dior gown represents not only a common woman chasing a lofty dream, but also a form of escape from the monotony of her daily life as a charwoman. Although Gallico purports that Mrs. Harris enjoys cleaning house for her clientele, he also appeals to female readers' collective desire for something more out of life. Upon first seeing a Dior gown, Mrs. Harris is overtaken by a desire for "feminine physical possession" of "this one glorious bit of feminine finery" (Gallico, 28). Gallico suggests that Mrs. Harris' feminine instincts and desires are the main driving force behind her journey to Paris. He claims that "deep-rooted feminine yearning" is responsible for Mrs. Harris' tenacity in ultimately fulfilling her desire (61). After all, asserts Gallico, "buying a Paris dress was surely the most wonderful thing that could happen to a woman" (97). Mrs. Harris' trip to Paris for this purpose represents a form of escapism. Escapism is a common device often exploited in bestsellers. This can be seen today in the popular market of romance novels, which are usually intended to achieve the same effect of escapism with readers.Besides gender issues, social class and its implications on individual lives is a significant theme throughout the book. With his working class heroine, Gallico obviously appeals to such members of society who, like Mrs. Harris, live "a life of never ending drudgery" (Gallico, 12) and yet are able to do well for themselves with what little opportunity they have. Additionally, Gallico's novel features the character Mademoiselle Petitpierre, a Dior model flung unwittingly into the uppercrust world of wealth, pretension and high fashion. Through Mlle. Petitpierre, Gallico extols the virtues of middle class society and chides the snobbery of the wealthy. (It is ironic to note that Gallico himself was extremely wealthy and residing in Monte Carlo, Monaco concurrently with the publication of the novel.) Gallico presents Mlle. Petitpierre as a young woman with simple tastes and modest desires: "What she desired more than anything else was somehow to be able to rejoin the middle class from which she had temporarily escaped, marry someone for love, some good, simple man, who was not too beautiful or clever, settle down in a comfortable bourgeois home and produce a great many little bourgeois offspring" (78-9). One of the most poignant scenes in the novel occurs when Mlle. Petitpierre willingly helps Mrs. Harris clean a house, and a deep bond is formed between the two very different women. In her marriage to Monsieur Fauvel, a young auditor, at the end of the novel, Mlle. Petitpierre stands as a paragon of middle class virtue?a character to whom many of Gallico's readers could undoubtedly relate.Mrs. Harris herself is a character especially easy to love. Gallico's characterization of the heroine is almost a caricature of sorts. It is hard to imagine a woman who has endured so much hardship (widowhood, hours of toil at work, low pay) as being so generous, open-hearted and endearing to everyone she meets. Yet, Mrs. Harris possesses all of these qualities and more. She is sassy, gregarious and perpetually positive, always quick to see the bright side of any situation. Mrs. Harris is a woman that readers can genuinely care for?a character for whom it is easy to develop strong feelings. The Cockney-accented charwoman became a beloved Gallico staple following in the successful wake of Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris. The novel was followed by three sequels, written by Gallico over the ensuing sixteen years.The bittersweet, yet ultimately happy ending of the novel teaches a moral lesson about the more important aspects of life. Mrs. Harris' beloved Dior dress is damaged in a fire, but rather than getting upset over her personal tragedy, she puts it into perspective by instead remembering how many lives she touched in Paris and how many dear friends she made during her journey there. As the novel concludes, she reflects fondly upon "the city that had bestowed upon her such a priceless memory treasure of understanding, friendship and humanity" (Gallico, 157). Mrs. Harris has a magical quality about her that, while overly sentimental and not very realistic, is nonetheless irresistible to readers. The notion that one aging charwoman could be single-handedly responsible for bringing a young couple together in love, while unwittingly saving not one, but two careers in the course of a week may seem preposterous to more cynical readers. Yet, Gallico's novel obviously struck a chord with fans and critics alike. Many critics were quick to point out the obviously unrealistic plot, but admittedly overlooked the more implausible elements of the story when reviewing it. Their emphatic response helped Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris to sell strongly, particularly in its first year of release. By the end of August, 1959, just nine months after its initial publication, it had sold over 70,000 copies at the reasonable price of $2.50 each (Publisher's Weekly, 8/31/59). It was eventually translated into several foreign languages, including French, Swedish and German. The book is still currently in print as of 1999, a testament to its lasting popularity and universal appeal.The escapism offered by Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris and its delightful departure from reality seem an anomaly when the novel is contrasted with other bestsellers of the same year. Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris shared the annual bestsellers list with books by such well known authors as James Michener (Hawaii), Boris Pasternak (Doctor Zhivago), Vladimir Nabokov (Lolita), and D.H. Lawrence (Lady Chatterley's Lover). The latter two of these four novels stand in particularly stark contrast to the wholesome, uplifting themes presented by Gallico in Mrs. ?Arris. Both Lolita and Lady Chatterley's Lover were quite controversial when first published, and their places on the annual list can be at least partly traced to that controversy. The opposite is true for Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris. Though it touched on issues construed with gender, class, and human relations, it caused anything but controversy. Rather, it gained popularity because of its lack of controversy and its mass appeal to all ages.Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris was made into a TV movie in 1992, nearly 35 years after its first publication. Though the movie was seen as dated, unrealistic and almost cloying in its sentimentality, it was nevertheless enjoyed by many viewers as a welcome break from the harsh realism of more modern story lines. The movie's lack of sex and violence set it apart from others by making Gallico's story appear more of a fairy tale than a simple work of fiction. The simplicity is precisely what makes it so unique in today's society. The novel's reputation has remained notably constant over the years. It was, and still is, widely considered by readers and critics as a "heartwarming, engaging novelette" (Bookmark, 12/58). The public's reception of Gallico's work, like Mrs. Harris' determination to have her Dior gown, appears constant and unwavering and is guaranteed to last.Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris is one of the most popular of Paul Gallico's 41 novels, even today. Its lasting popularity, in spite of the fact that it was published over forty years ago, can be accounted for in several ways that we have seen. The simplicity, universal appeal of themes and positive moral lessons that can be gleaned from the novel are still as applicable in modern society as they were when it was first published. The characters are easy for readers to relate to, even though the situations in which they find themselves tend to reflect a heightened sense of reality rather than a completely realistic one. Overall, Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris is a pure, happy story that is able to transcend time and place, to the delight of readers everywhere.Works Cited:
Bookmark (12/58).
Gallico. Mrs. ?Arris Goes to Paris. New York: International Polygonics, Ltd., 1989.
Justice. Bestseller Index.
Library Journal (12/15/58).
Publisher's Weekly (8/31/59).
Photograph and signature of Paul Gallico


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The AKMS has been used successfully by military forces worldwide for years and has spawned a whole line of different models. The AKMS is an excellent airsoft reproduction of the AK-47S manufactured by G&G. G&G has many standard features on their guns that would be considered upgrades from other companies. For example the receiver, receiver cover, and barrel assembly are full metal. The hand guard is real wood and has a very nice finish to it. For added authenticity the AKMS field strips like the real article; G&G even went so far as to include a replica bolt carrier. Like many other AKs the AKMS includes a 600 round high capacity magazine. The hi-cap magazine and the ability to take a very long stick battery in the receiver will give you an incredible advantage in any skirmish.
Gearbox Type: Ver. 3
Length: 860mm
Weight: 3200g
Battery Type: Large Pack
Magazine Capacity: 600 rnds
Muzzle Velocity: 330-350 fps
Package Includes: gun, manual, magazine
Full Metal Construction
One-Piece Metal Outer Barrel
Realistic Field Stripping
Real Wood Hand guard
Metal Flash Hider
Metal Sights
Country of Origin:
Please Note:
This gun does not come with a Battery or Charger
- Specifications
- Manufacturer: G&G
- Muzzle Velocity: 330-350 fps
Idk what this has anything to do with thins but my real AK looks just like the, the redish handgaurd, plastic pistol grip and slant type compensator and petal underfold stock, Only thing is that mine has a date of 1978 on it. Lol, I do say thou these are the prettiest AK's on the market, buy one if you have the money. Beautiful looking AK.
Alright, kids, Rael here with the real poop on this gun.
For those of you with short attention spans....buy it.
For the rest of you.....
First off, it's just plain pretty. The wood on it would look good in your living room, and the steel has a good-looking finish that screams "comrade!" Picking it up for the first time is a revelation; this is no lightweight piece o' poop plastic toy--this gun feels like the real deal. And when you hit hit the field with it, you'll find out that the feeling was right on target. I slapped a side mount rael...errr...rail...on mine, with a red dot, and I guarantee I can turn your belly pink at 150'. Easy. Turn the hop up tight, and I can put out a controllable 7' cloud at 200"+. All this...at a CQB-acceptable fps. And speaking of CQB....the folding stock?......heh...heh heh heh....solid when extended, but soooo maneuverberable when you fold it....heh heh eheh....
Bottom line: This gun will test your talent and earn you respect if you have the....ummm....ability to take it to its limits. If you are serious about this sport, or if you're an avid collector of good-looking replicas, this is a weapon you want in your arsenal.
Price (all things considered)
Price (it ain't cheap, but omg it's worth every penny)
Like a real AK, you have to add a rail to dress it up
I received this gun within a week of purchase,and was pleased to receive it on a friday.When It came I was happy to see that the box was in one piece. Even so there was a small rip in the cardboard but that was not a problem. I opened the Box and was pleased to see and extremely realistic Ak.But a few Styrofoam pellets had entered the bolt chamber bur that wasn't to much of a problem i took a small paintbrush and just wiped them away. I then held the gun and it had a pretty good weight to and a realistic feel, it was very stern.But even so the top hand guard was a little wobbly,and the gun was extremely stiff. I had to oil every single moving part on the gun,and was very stubborn. It took me 30 mintues to figure out how to install the battery, and I began to have magazine feeding issues. Even though its a good gun
-Good weight
-High Fps
-All metal internals and externals
-sitff bolt
-no rails(but its a traditional style AK)
-Faulty Magazine

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Tannahill Weavers. Taking Celtic Music to a new Level!
I was really excited when I heard that the Tannahill Weavers were coming to my little town. I've been a fan of theirs for many years.
Before they started playing, I was invited round the back to meet them by Graham Pope, who had organised their appearance here. They were all feeling a bit tired as they'd had a long drive.
LYN Where did you get the name from?
Roy It's from the town of Paisley, Scotland's historic weaving industry, and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill. He's not as well-known as Robert Burns, and he doesn't have a Supper named after him!
LYN How long have you been together?
ROY The group is 50 years old next year. We're trying to get an album out to celebrate it, plus a tour organised.
LYN How did you get your style?
ROY It started as a bit of fun and just grew.
LYN What would you call your style?
ROY Traditional Scottish but the rhythms are different.
LYN And how did you get your style?
ROY It just grew and developed.
Lyn Do you improvise much?
PHIL Not on purpose!
LYN Do you go abroad much?
ROY Most of our tours are abroad, mainly in America.
LYN Where was the most exotic place you've played?
EVERYONE Definitely Mexico.
ROY We were the first Western band to play in Yugoslavia after Tito died.
LYN Why are you here in our little town?!
EVERYONE We know Graham.
I left them to get organised and went to sit down.
John Martin was one of the original members. He plays the fiddle and sings harmony vocals.
Phil Smillie is the New Boy. He joined in 1974. He plays the flute, whistles, and the bodhran, which is a Celtic drum.
Roy Gulland is the main founder member. He plays the guitar, sings all the lead vocals, and also cracks the jokes and explains the words of the songs, which is very necessary.
You can chat to a Scotsman OK, but as soon as he starts singing, the language turns into a sort of distilled English (which is what it often is. Have you ever been in Edinburgh late on a Saturday night?!)
For instance, the Weavers sang a song called When the Kye come Hame. If Roy hadn't told us, we wouldn't have known that meant When the Cows come Home.
There was another song about the Battle of Culloden, which was a terrible battle.
Hundreds of Scottish fighters were taken prisoner and shipped to Australia.
Said Roy, it was the biggest movement of Scottish until the ad Drink Canada Dry came out!
Roy has a lovely distinctive voice. It didn't matter that we couldn't understand what he was singing as his voice is a musical instrument.
And then there's Lorne MacDougall. He plays the Highland bagpipes, the Scottish small pipes, and various whistles. He joined the group 3-4 years ago.
Lorne walked onto the stage, dumped his sports bag on the ground beside him and slumped onto a seat.
Every time a tune started, he would reach into his sports bag and I half-expected him to take out a Haggis sandwich or a deep-fried Mars Bar.
But he produced different whistles of varied sizes and colours.
His bagpipes lay on the ground in front of him and sometimes he'd look at them as though they were unfinished homework that he had to hand in the next morning. Then he'd slowly stand up and pick them up, tucking the bag under his arm and blowing into the mouthpiece – and he'd start to play.
Suddenly, he'd grow in front of our eyes. He wasn't just a young lad in his 30s; he was a tall, proud descendant of Scottish warriors. Everyone stared at him, mesmerised.
No exaggeration, Lorne's the Eric Clapton of the bagpipes.
Watch Ray's video of the evening and just look at the speed that his fingers move!
Maggie Smillie is married to Phil. She sells the CDs, t-shirts, etc and also shares the driving.
LYN Maggie, where did you and Phil meet?
MAGGIE We met in Minnesota in 1984 when the guys were touring in the USA; Just met in a bar after the gig, basically 🙂 Standard story I guess! Boy meets girl. It was February in very cold Minnesota and I gave him my mittens to wear.
LYN Why don't the guys wear kilts when they're playing?
MAGGIE Kilts weigh a ton! There's a lot of material in them and they take a lot of looking after. And then there's the accessories; it's impossible to take them on tours.
It's a shame as they'd look really good wearing kilts. And I couldn't help wondering how many thousands of miles their own clothes had travelled!
The Tannahill Weavers are magnificent musicians and great entertainers. I do hope they'll come here and play for us again.
One thing though; it was a mild Winter's evening and there's a free car park right outside the building, but the room was half-empty.
Literally thousands of people live here within a few miles and a lot of them claim to be music lovers.
So I just want to say to them, Shame on you for your apathy. You missed a memorable evening!
Thanks to Ray Whiteway-Roberts for the use of his videos from the evening.
And thanks to Graham Pope for his organisation of great local events.
firstname.lastname@example.com Keep up your good work!
The Tannahill Weavers


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Originally from Massachusetts, I currently live in Pennsylvania, where I teach at Penn State York and serve as dramaturg for the Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival. I have published critical work on Shakespeare, Edith Wharton, and Gertrude Stein. My primary interests as a scholar are autobiography and Shakespearean film adaptations. My fiction has appeared in Keyhole, Skive, Sein und Werden, 365 Tomorrows, and the Angler. I am also the author of a poetry collection, Shell Games (sunnyoutside, 2008), as well as a forthcoming chapbook from the same press. I am currently at work on two new poetry books, including a collection of prose poems.
An appreciation for what happens that makes experience alone deeply dissatisfying coupled with a serious need to play.
Martin McDonagh, Russell Edson, Henry James, Gertrude Stein, William Trowbridge, Philip Roth, J.D. McClatchy, David Foster Wallace, Aldous Huxley, Andrew Vachss, Jonathan Wilson, Willa Cather, Franz Kafka, Matt Ruff, Jack Wiler, Joe Lansdale, Nick Flynn, Jeffrey McDaniel, John Updike, Vladimir Nabokov, Edith Wharton, Anthony Burgess, Paul Fussell, D.H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, Don J. Snyder--and many, many more.
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Brown Bag of Columbus
1342 17th Street
Columbus, Georgia 31904
Contact Person:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4828
Columbus, Georgia 31904
Mission Statement:
To provide groceries to low-income elderly individuals in our community, bringing glory and honor to God while maintaining the dignity of each individual.
Program Information:
The Brown Bag is a nonprofit agency, which provides groceries to low-income elderly individuals in our community. The program is manned 100% by volunteers. Presently, over 350 elderly are helped each month in Columbus. Our sites are set-up like a small grocery store where the members can make their own selections of the items they get at no cost to them. The site is manned by volunteers who do greeting, registration, shopping, bagging, carry bags for those who can't, and just show each of them that people do care about them. Volunteers also send out birthday cards, make home deliveries to homebound individuals, provide pickup trucks and manpower on the days we stock the site. At Thanksgiving, we give each member a whole chicken, to go along with the bag of groceries, and for Christmas we have a Get-Together, which for many is the only holiday activity they have.
Job Description:
- Greeters - greet individuals upon arrival
- Sorters - separate food items and stock shelves
- Shoppers - help members make food selections
- Toters - help carry groceries to member's vehicle
- Homebound volunteer - deliver groceries to member's home
We want individuals who care about people, especially the elderly; smiling faces and huggers (we have quite a few members to whom this means a lot).
The site is open from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., the third week of each month and volunteers are also needed (same hours) on Wednesday and Thursday of the second week of each month for unloading, stocking shelves, etc.
*This would not be a full-time placement but would be a great place to earn extra hours if you can arrange your class schedule around their hours.
They also have a Phenix City site where students can distribute groceries one Saturday a month. This location is at First United Methodist Church (1600 Sandfort Road, Phenix City)
If Interested, please view their calendar on www.brownbagofcolumbus.org/calendar.html.


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Our goal is to help small business to look more professional. We offer services and products with this in mind.
Being a small business ourselves, we understand what it is like to start from an idea. We offer our experience to all business, big or small. We listen to you and to your needs. From business cards, brochures, flyers, signs, pull up banners and websites, we help you create and build your brand.


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Do you ever find your plans for World domination crushed by your own thoughts? You're trying to write something and a nagging thought jumps up and slaps you in the face? You've got a task list that needs ticking, but another, better idea screams for your attention. Or, does your brain inform you that another cup of tea is the solution to the impending crisis that is staring you in the face?
This happened to me all the time. My business and life were chaotic. I wasn't productive, and I was failing. But the failure wasn't anything to do with my ability or my desire. It was all to do with a lack of clarity and a lack of focus. My brain was getting in the way. Again.
I've talked before about the difference personal writing has made to my business writing. But the four types of personal writing I'm going to share with you, and the discipline I've developed has done so much more than that. It's helped me be mentally tougher and it's unquestionably helping my business.
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My Four Personal Writing Habits
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[thrive_headline_focus title="Dear Diary | My Personal Journal" orientation="left"]
This is my reflective journal. It's the first thing I do each morning before the kids get up. I use it to review the key elements of the day. The memorable moments and my thoughts about them. It's my opportunity to look for meaning in the 'stuff' that's happened. It's not a step-by-step replay of the day. That would be dull and serve no purpose at all. It includes a mix of business and personal thoughts.
I've always been a little bit sceptical about the power of journaling, but I was wrong. I've been writing a daily journal now since the 1st January this year. And, I do mean 'write'. I've yet again abandoned my utopian vision of the paperless office in favour of a Moleskine notebook and a fountain pen. Yes, that's right, a fountain pen. Why? Because I got one from my brother-in-law for Christmas, and I love writing with it.
The Result
Each journal entry is a single page of about 200 words. Not many words, but of all my personal writing habits, it's the one that's helped me the most.
It's given me clarity and a way to find the meaning behind what's happening in my life.
The Tools
An A5 Notebook and a pen.
[thrive_headline_focus title="Scribble Book" orientation="left"]
The majority of the writing I do, whether it's personal or business focussed, is done digitally. I use Google Drive and Google Docs so that I can work wherever I want on any device. It's really helped me keep on top of things, both professionally and personally. But, when I become overwhelmed, have a problem to solve or something I need to plan for – I now ditch the digital and turn to my Scribble Book.
It's an A4, Black n' Red spiral bound notebook. If I find my thoughts interfering with the task at hand, I step away from the laptop and reach for the notebook. Scribbling out 'stuff' in an unstructured way helps me cut to the chase. It's a form of free-writing. I might write a lot of gibberish, but, sometimes, just a word or a phrase is all I need to get me back on track.
The Result
My Scribble Book has helped me thrash out ideas and tackle problems head on. When you work on your own, it's easy to have an argument with yourself. It's easy to NOT make a decision that needs to be made. It's easy to ignore the challenges you face. This book is my personal antidote to procrastination and unclear thinking. It's really working for me.
The Tools
An A4 Notebook and a pen.
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This is the latest edition to my personal writing habit. It's only two days old. But already I'm committed to making it part of my day. How many great ideas have you dismissed over the years? How many far-fetched dreams have you talked yourself out of? If you're like me, there will be loads. The rational part of your brain kicks in, calls you an arsehole and reminds you to not have ideas above your station.
Each night, before I go to bed, I write down one big idea. So far it's been an idea based on what's happened during the day. Maybe that's a conversation with someone, something I've read or a video I've watched.
I use an A6 Moleskine journal notebook that I got for Christmas 2015. I'll level with you. I thought the books were bigger. It's a nice idea; 12 small notebooks for you to journal in. But, they were far too small, I lasted 15 days. I found them again three days ago and knew that I wanted to use them.
To give you an idea, here's my entry from last night.
[pullquote align="normal"]Contact CompTIA (IT Trade Organisation) about delivering a free talk at one of their events. [/pullquote]
That's it. No detail. No plans. No strategy. Just the idea. It's simple, but I think it's going to be really powerful.
The Result
Well, it's early days for this one, but I love the idea of keeping ideas alive. It gives me permission to think big. It's a place to capture those fleeting thoughts that we're all too prone to dismissing far too quickly.
The Tools
An A6 notebook and a pen
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I embarked on a daily writing challenge last year. I committed to writing a new 100-word story every day. I lasted 177 days. It was meant to ease stress, but actually, the last 30-days were really stressful. It was too much. So I stopped. I turned off the story tap. I went cold-turkey. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. What I should have done was simply change the frequency. And write one story a week.
The truth is I've really missed that creative outlet. I also miss the conversations with the folks who enjoyed reading my very short stories. Writing those little tales definitely helped me with my business writing. The act of writing something creative every day helped me to be a more efficient and productive writer. So, here's the commitment. Here's the plan. Once a week now I'll share a 100-word story. Sometimes it'll be fiction, sometimes it will be more like a mini-essay. The one rule – it can't be about business. These mini-tales will be shared online every Friday. I can't wait to get started again.
The Result
Steady on old bean, I've not yet started! 😉
The Tools
Google Docs, a vivid imagination and a sense of humour.
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I'm not saying for one minute that this is a 'formula for success'. What I am saying is that this has worked for me. And, it's helped me have the best ever start to a year. Yes, I know it's early days. But the focus and clarity I have about the business is down to this approach. I'm getting thoughts out of my head quicker. I'm making sense of what's going on and, more importantly, I'm having a lot of fun in the process.
Maybe, though, trying just one of these approaches will work for you. All I ask is that you keep an open mind. Try something different and see if it works for you. I'd love to hear from you if you're doing something similar. And, if you're going to try one of the four I use, I think we'd all benefit from hearing about your experiences.
I know it won't be everyone, but I believe, more than ever, that the key to success in business and life is clear thinking and creative communication. Personal writing, helps me achieve both.


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Meet With City Councilman Jimmy Flannigan About Anderson Mill's Road Improvements
We've come a long way in our efforts to finally get much delayed safety improvements to Anderson Mill Road (between 183 and 620). We started by calling 311 to report problem areas, speaking up at District 6 town halls and posting our concerns on the Mobility ATX Forum which included Anderson Mill Road as one of the top 5 traffic concerns in the report this group delivered to the City of Austin in 2016.
And, most important, the City of Austin included over $5 million for improvements to this section of Anderson Mill Rd in the 2016 Mobility Bond proposal which was approved by voters in November.
Now, we have an opportunity to both hear from and provide feedback to city traffic engineers and our District 6 City Councilman, Jimmy Flannigan about plans for spending this bond money.
Please join us at the Anderson Mill Road Public Meeting on Saturday, March 11th from 10 am - noon at Spicewood Elementary School, 11601 Olson Drive. Invite your neighbors and friends!
It's My Park Day 2017!
Mountain View Park is joining the Austin Parks Foundation for its biggest city-wide volunteer event on Saturday, March 5th - It's My Park Day 2017! Come to Mountain View Park anytime between 9am and 1pm. We will plant ten trees and rose bushes. We need 100 volunteers!
Please bring shovels, hand tools and wheelbarrows if you can that are marked with your name. We will provide gloves. Be sure to sign up at:
https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/35452-Mountain-View-Park-Planting -and-Beautification
FREE t-shirts (select your size when you sign up online) and snacks will be provided by Austin Parks Foundation.


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Come join the Lewis Central Community School District! We offer attractive salaries and benefits with an excellent work environment to meet your personal and professional needs.
To establish a complete pre-employment file, please complete the online application. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.
If you are an employee with Lewis Central wanting to apply for an internal position, please fill out the internal application.
Lewis Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Lewis Central Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, gender, creed, disability, or genetic information in admission or access to, or treatment in, its hiring and employment practices. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to:
Laurie Thies, Equity Coordinator,
4121 Harry Langdon Blvd., Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
(712) 366-8311
Phone: 712-366-8202


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The Purpose of Genealogies Earthly, Biblical, and Messianic
Matthew's gospel begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ. An earthly king's genealogy can demonstrate his right to the throne. Often we think genealogically when we say "She has her mother's eyes," or when you say "That habit didn't come from my side of the family!" "He's just a chip off the old block. Like father, like son." Our genealogies explain some of how we got to be the way we are. And many Biblical genealogies work that way—in Genesis the genealogies describe the origins of all nations, highlight faithful line of God's covenant people, and provide the foundational structure of the 12 tribes of Israel. For those captives returning from exile the genealogies in 1 Chronicles established their right to an inheritance in the land, and to membership in the covenant community.
The Purpose Jesus Christ's Genealogy
God's Gracious Provision. The genealogy of Jesus Christ bears some of these marks, but it is less concerned with what Jesus received from his ancestors and more with what He will give them. "The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Matt. 20:45) Though God visited the iniquity of Jesus' fathers upon Him, how much more does God also show His gracious lovingkindness to a thousand generations of those who love Him through Christ their Savior!
Fourteens: The genealogy is intentionally structured in 3 sets of 14 to focus on Abraham, David, and Christ, who were faithful covenant representatives, after explicit givings of the covenant.
Representatives: As such it is a covenant history of Israel, in terms of good covenant representatives leading up to Christ, the last faithful covenant representative. More than merely demonstrating Christ's right to membership among God's people, this genealogy declares Him to be the great coming Savior in whom all before had hoped. Abraham rejoiced to see His day (John 8:56), and though David's son, David called Him "Lord." (Psalm 110:1; Acts 2:34)
Promises: Christ's lineage demonstrates He is the fulfillment of God's promises to bless His people and all nations through Abraham, and to provide a perfect king through the line of David.
Outline. We will consider the passage under four headings. Jesus is the:
King of All Nations vv. 1, 17
King of the Jews vv. 2-6a
King of the Kings vv. 6b-11
Hope of the Exiles vv. 12-16
Genesis: Beginnings & Generations: King of All Nations 1
The first words of the New Testament teach us that Jesus is the King of All Nations of men.
1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,
Genesis: Beginnings & Generations. Unlike Christ's genealogy in the gospel of Luke, Matthew does not mention Adam, but he clearly has Genesis in view. Genesis is the book of beginnings and generations; of God's work of creation "In the beginning," and relating through His covenant with the generations of men. In Christ God's Covenant of Grace comes to full bloom, and in Him is the beginning of the New Creation.
Covenant Head. Matthew introduces Christ's genealogy with a formula taken verbatim from the Greek translation of Genesis: "The book of the genealogy of...." Genesis uses this formula to highlight the line of God's chosen people who remain faithful to Him, under the covenant headship of a faithful covenant representative. Jesus Christ came from this line, and stands as its greatest covenant Head.
God's Promises Fulfilled. And so following the outlines of Genesis, Christ's genealogy begins with "Abraham...Isaac...and Jacob." Just as you, God's people, recognize these covenant heads as your fathers in the faith, so you should recognize Jesus Christ to be the faithful "son of Abraham" whom the Lord will provide, that in Him all nations shall be blessed; the "seed of the woman" who will "crush the serpent's head," the promised Messiah, your Savior, and your King. Remember God's promises at the end of Genesis—just as Abraham believed that God could raise Isaac from the dead, so God restored Joseph to Jacob, saved them all from famine and death, and turned the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers. In this Jesus Christ, God will do it again!
Matthew fulfills Genesis. As Genesis is the foundation of the Old Testament, so Matthew is the Genesis of the New. The OT's book of the genealogy of the heavens and the earth (Gen. 2:4), of the faithful lines of Adam (5:1), of Noah (6:9), of Shem (10:1; 11:10), of Abraham (through Terah—11:27), Isaac (25:19), and Jacob (37:2), and even of the unfaithful lines of Ham, Japheth (10:1), Ishmael (25:12), and Esau (36:1), finds its final culmination in "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham."
In the line of Jesus Christ you see that "these are the generations of" Adam, of Seth, of Noah, of Abraham, of Isaac, of Jacob. He is the King of all of the faithful among the people God has made. But He is also a Light to the Gentiles, the King of All Nations, a Savior for those bound in the darkness of this world. He calls you to return to the faithful covenant line, by faith to trust in Him as your Savior, through repentance to make Him again your Lord.
Rise: The time of promise, hope, and fulfillment: King of the Jews 2-6a
In vv. 2-6a Matthew makes plain that Jesus is the King of the Jews.
2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, 4 and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of David the king.
Promise, Hope, and Fulfillment. As these names chronicle the rise of Israel from one man to a great nation, they show God leading His people through times of promise, hope, and fulfillment.
Promise: King of the Fathers. Because Jesus Christ arises from the time of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Christ is the King of the Fathers.
King of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
Christ is also the King of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. During the wilderness wandering and early days in the land the 12 tribes of Judah hoped in God's promises and were led by their elders and by judges God raised up to redeem them. But because "there was no king in Israel, everyone did what was right in his own eyes." (Judges 21:25) But God had promised a king through the line of Judah even in the days of Jacob, who said "The scepter shall not depart from Judah until Shiloh comes." Christ is the king not only of Judah, but of all 12 tribes, and so Judah's brothers rightly deserve their mention in his lineage.
Application. Do you know that on the 12 gates of the New Jerusalem will one day be inscribed the twelve tribes of Israel, and on its twelve foundations the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb? Even today God has made of the Jews and Gentiles one new people in the church! Through faith in Christ Judah, Simeon, Levi, and the rest are now your brothers in Christ and fathers in the faith.
Savior of Sinners
Women contaminated by sin. Jesus Christ is the Savior of Sinners. This genealogy mentions four women contaminated by sin but redeemed by Christ: Tamar, the adulteress, Rahab, the prostitute and a Canaanite, Ruth, the Moabitess, a widow whose ancestry was the product of Lot's incest, and Bathsheba the adulteress through the sin of David.
That these women whose lives bore the ugly stains of sin were used by God to give birth to the Savior of the world, we learn how truly Christ "took on the likeness of sinful flesh," and "came into the world to save sinners." So far from casting them off as their sins deserve, by His saving grace Jesus Christ now gives an adulteress, a prostitute, a widow, and an illegitimate child a role in fulfilling His promise of salvation and an honored place in the halls of faith. "By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies." (Heb. 11:31)
Application: Membership in the Family of God
Dear friend, has your life been tarnished by sin so you feel you have no honorable standing among the people of God? Trust in Christ, who "has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows....he poured out His soul to death and was numbered among the transgressors...he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors." (Isaiah 53:4, 12) He has no wife or children, but "he shall see His offspring" (53:10) in you who have faith in Him. You once were "separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now...you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ....So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone." (Eph. 2:12-13, 19-20)
Sinner, take heart, Jesus Christ is the Savior of Sinners!
Through Him you can become part of the family of God. Have you made a public profession of faith in Christ, and joined a congregation of His church? Though to do so you must renounce the world, you will find Christ and the members of His body are your true and blessed family. Jesus said "whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother." (Matt. 12:50) Today Christ says to you, "Everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last first." (Matt. 19:29-30)
Fulfillment: David's son and David's Lord
Moving on from the time of promise and hope, this genealogy leads to the time of fulfillment. God keeps His promises! You see this in its direct quotation from the last verses of Ruth (4:18-21):
Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Ram, Ram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon, Salmon fathered Boaz, Boaz fathered Obed, Obed fathered Jesse, and Jesse fathered David.
By God's gracious plan Ruth's life went from rags to riches, born an apostate and outcast but reborn a member of the household of God, from destitute widow to joyful wife of a godly husband, her kinsman redeemer. Out of her poverty, by faith Ruth cried out, "Your people shall be my people, and your God my God" (Ruth 1:16), and through God's rich providence she bore the King who would redeem and bless God's people above all others.
God keeps His promises!
Through Ruth came David, the greatest king of the Old Testament. And so through Ruth came Christ, who was David's son, yet David's Lord. David himself proclaimed Christ his Lord, saying in Psalm 110:1, "The LORD says to my Lord."
God had promised the Christ, the Messiah, would be a son of David. In Psalm 89:3:
3 You have said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant: 4 'I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.'"
In Psalm 132:11-12:
11 The LORD swore to David a sure oath from which he will not turn back: "One of the sons of your body I will set on your throne. 12 If your sons keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them, their sons also forever shall sit on your throne."
And now Jesus, the perfectly obedient son of David, risen from the dead and seated at the right hand of God the Father, does reign forever on the throne of David. There should be no doubt that Jesus is the one of whom Isaiah prophesied "the government shall be upon his shoulder...Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness, from this time forth and forevermore." (Is. 9:6-7)
Fall: Rebellion: King of the Kings 6b-11
But the pride of the kings of Israel went before their fall. They were mere men, sons of sinful Adam, and "like Adam they transgressed the covenant." (Hosea 6:7) From David to the Exile his sons progressively turned away from the Lord, until the day when once again, "there was no king in Israel," and God's people longed for the perfect King of Kings to appear.
And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.
Every one of these men in vv. 6-11 are kings, from David to Babylon. The genealogy focuses on the kings of Judah, though only David is designated a king, because the promise of the Christ were given to him. It lists kings both good and bad, for the knowledge of good and evil kings sets in more vivid relief the kingdom of Christ's perfection and glory. The history of the kings goes from good to bad to worse; David was good, Solomon half so, though there were glimmers of messianic hope in the faithful prophets marked by Elijah and Elisha, in the faithful kings who walked in all the way of David their father, in the repentance of Hezekiah and the revival of Josiah, nevertheless the kings are a story of Israel and Judah's decline into the sins of their fathers, worshiping the Baals of the Canaanites, walking in the ways of the world.
Of the last king, Jechoniah, God said "Write this man down as childless...for none of his offspring shall succeed in sitting on the throne of David and ruling again in Judah." (Jer. 22:30) From then on the throne of David was no longer filled by his sons in the way of an earthly king, but in the inscrutable wisdom of His eternal plan God had appointed a greater heavenly King on a greater throne of which David's was an earthly copy, "One greater than Solomon" (Matt. 12:42), "a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek" (Psalm 110:4), one king to rule them all, the Lord Jesus Christ! Of Him God said, "The Lord is at your right hand; he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath." (Psalm 110:5) "I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.... Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth....Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way....Blessed are all who take refuge in Him." (Psalm 2:6, 11, 12) To reign on his throne David's sons must worship Christ, and Christ reigns on that throne by drawing all to worship Him. Speaking of His coming crucifixion, the King of kings said, "Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." (John 12:26) John saw this worship in Rev. 7:9-10, testifying that "After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, 'Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!'"
In Christ God's promise is fulfilled, "The scepter shall not depart from Judah...until Shiloh comes." (Gen. 49:10) Jesus Christ is the "King of kings, and Lord of lords." (Rev. 17:14; 19:16)
Exile & Restoration: Dark rebellion & no hope! Hope of the Exiles 12-16
In the Exile and Restoration to follow, God's people mourned the fall of David's earthly throne. They felt even they were without God and without hope in the world. This is the import of the names in vv. 12-16, most of whom remain unknown.
12 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15 and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.
But in v. 16 we must learn that Christ is the redeeming Light at the end of the Exile's dark world. Jesus Christ is the Hope of the Exiles.
From God's faithfulness to His promises in providing Christ the Savior at the end of the Exile we should learn several things.
First, God's promised blessings will come even if He delays for many years. When will Christ come again? No man will know the day or the hour, but He will come again on the clouds of heaven, and you can be certain of that promise.
Second, God's promised blessings will come despite your sin, misery, and despair. At the time of Christ the seed of Abraham was not at the head of the nations but the tail (Deut. 28!); they had "become tributary to the Roman yoke, and...the house of David was buried in obscurity; for Christ was to be a root out of dry ground."1 They cried out in the Psalms, "How long, O Lord?" But now "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined." (Isaiah 9:2) So now you must "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you....And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising." (Isaiah 60:1, 3) Jesus is one greater than Jonah, one greater than Solomon, and you now bear the light of Christ in the darkness of this world. So proclaim Him to the world; do not hide your candle under a bushel, for "you are the light of the world...let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven." (Matt. 5:14, 16) And "take heed lest the light in you be darkness." (Luke 11:35) Because God through Christ is saving you from the sin and misery of this dark world, at "one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light...11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them." (Eph. 5:8, 11) To you who despair that your miseries have still not come to an end, Jesus says "In this world you will have tribulation, but take heart; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) "He who endures to the end will be saved." (Matt. 10:22; 24:13; Mark 13:13)
And so third, "you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." (Heb. 10:36) 1 Peter 1:17 says that you now are in an "exile" too, and so Christ is your hope, as well. God "has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you." And so you are in the world, but not of it, for your "citizenship is in heaven" (Philippians 3:20). Peter urges you "as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evil doers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. 13 Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king." (1 Peter 2:11-17)
This is how to live because Christ is the Hope of the Exiles.
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The genealogy of Jesus Christ ends by revealing its intentional plan.
17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.
The sets of fourteen generations show that Jesus is the King of All Nations, the King of the Jews, the King of Kings, and the Hope of the Exiles. He is the Christ, the Anointed One, born to set His people free.
This is the Genealogy of the King.
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community of property, noun phrase
Law. A marriage contract in which the possessions of the partners are merged in a joint estate, and disposed of by means of a joint will. Cf. antenuptial contract.
[1810 G. Barrington Acct of Voy. 165By law also, a community of all property, both real and personal, is supposed to take place on the marriage of two persons, unless the contrary should be particularly provided against by solemn contract previously made.]
1843 [see antenuptial contract].
1861 W.A. Newman in J.S. Mayson Malays of Capetown 25The Cape colonial law, with regard to the disposal of property, differs greatly from the laws which obtain elsewhere; e.g., a man (whether Dutch or English, Malay or South African) marrying in the colony, without an ante-nuptial contract, immediately creates a partnership between himself and his wife. According to the colonial law he marries in 'community of property,' and one clear half of his estate becomes the property of his wife and her heirs.
1861 W.A. Newman in J.S. Mayson Malays of Capetown 26A is married according to the colonial law...His wife dies, leaving a number of children who are of age. They are entitled immediately to demand their maternal inheritance.
1887 S.W. Silver & Co.'s Handbk to S. Afr. 328'Community of property'..is..a partnership in equal shares in all the property belonging to the spouses, or either of them, before the marriage, or which shall be acquired during its subsistence.
1909 J.F. Solly in State Aug. 190If married in community of property she has the protection of the joint will.
1927 Act 38 in Stat. of Union 332A marriage between Natives, contracted after the commencement of this Act, shall not produce the legal consequences of marriage in community of property between the spouses.
1930 Outspan 25 JulyThere are two ways of getting married in South Africa as far as concerns the respective rights of the contracting parties in regard to their property...In Community of Property or Out of Community, and the latter method involves the entering upon and completing a document called an Ante-Nuptial Contract, in which the Community of Property is specially excluded.
1947 E.R. Seary S. Afr. Short Stories 229By antenuptial contract the husband and wife retain control of their own property, but in community of property, as the name implies, their possessions are merged in one estate.
1973 Weekend Post 7 July 6As he is joining me as a partner in our family business I think he should be married without community of property.
1986 Reader's Digest Family Guide to Law 239Whereas marriage without an antenuptial contract used to give rise to community of property and the marital power, it now gives rise to community of property and joint administration.
1990 C. Laffeaty Far Forbidden Plains 597Hester and I were married in Community of Property...It means that everything I own belongs jointly to Hester, and if there were a divorce I'd have to split everything down the middle with her.
A marriage contract in which the possessions of the partners are merged in a joint estate, and disposed of by means of a joint will.
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News – Worms Revolution gets release date
July 24, 2012 by Simon Wigham
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Turn-based strategy game Worms Revolution is coming to the PlayStation store on the 10th of October priced at £9.99, developer and publisher Team 17 has announced.
The game features a brand new engine and whilst the action takes place on a 2D plane, it however features 3D visuals. As is usual you're able to create a team of worms, naming them, choosing their voice set and skin colour amongst other things. As has always been the case,you'll take it in turns to use all manner of crazy weapons to take out the opposing wiggly warriors. In a first for the series though, there's an all new class system that should shake up the tried and tested formula up a bit.
Xbox Live Arcade and PC versions are also on the way, though no word on release dates for these as yet.


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Sydnie Saddoris, a senior at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, has signed a National Letter of Intent to swim at University of Sioux Falls beginning next fall. Saddoris, who is not currently attached to a club team, swims for Mountain Vista Swimming and Diving team under head coach Rob Nasser. She is a 6'2" sprinter and her top times include:
- 50 Free – 24.98
- 100 Free – 54.58
- 200 Free – 1:58.94
The University of Sioux Falls (USF) just completed its inaugural 2016-17 season. It was one of three Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) schools to add women's swimming for the 2016-17 year. (The University of Mary and Augustana College were the other two). This was hugely significant because NCAA Division II rules require that, to be recognized as a conference sport, six teams must be competing. The NSIC, therefore, began officially sponsoring women's swimming and diving with the 2016-2017 season.
To top off its inaugural season, the NSIC had an NCAA national champion when Northern State's Hannah Kastigar won the 400 IM at NCAA Division II Nationals.
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I was planning on posting this on leap year day… but decided that school is slightly more important… Guess I will have to wait 4 more years for another chance to post on Feb 29.
Anyhow, it's wishlist time again! I haven't been window/online browsing a lot last month so there aren't thattttttt many things I want. I was very focused on deciding which Balenciaga City to get, and nope. Still no decision.
I have been mostly obsessed with shoes lately, particularly sandals. Spring is almost here! Both neutral and bright sandals are going strong this spring. Especially colour blocks!
From top left, clockwise:
Eyeko Skinny Brush Mascara
NARS Night Breed Nail Polish
Christian Louboutin Summerissima Crisscross Platform Sandal
Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque
Stella & Dot Artemis Cuff (How badass is this?!)
Ruthie Davis Horizon – Poppy Multi
What are you wishing for this month?
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Declining Job-Based Health Coverage in the United States and California: A Crisis for Working Families
Due in large part to skyrocketing premiums, job-based health coverage—a cornerstone of our health care system—has eroded over the past five years. For every 10% increase in premiums costs, 1.4 million fewer working family members receive job-based insurance. Most adults losing such coverage become uninsured, while most children move to public coverage. This report both documents and forecasts trends in job-based health care coverage that will be of interest to policy makers, health care analysts, and concerned citizens in California and nationally.


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Los Angeles Dodger's Stadium just prior to the start of 2012 Los Angeles Marathon
Good Tuesday morning!
The California Legislature is adjourned for Spring/Easter break and will resume on April 9, 2012.
On to today's California headlines:
Feds raid Oaksterdam University, founder's home
Dozens of federal agents on Monday raided the Oakland businesses and apartment of Richard Lee, the state's most prominent advocate for the legalization and regulation of marijuana, carting away loads of pot and belongings but not revealing the purpose of their investigation.
The agents targeted Oaksterdam University, the internationally famous school that Lee established to train people in the marijuana industry, a medical cannabis dispensary called Coffeeshop Blue Sky, and three properties being rented by Lee, including his apartment near Lake Merritt.
Feds target one of California's most famous marijuana advocates
Multiple federal agencies unleashed raids Monday on the home and businesses of one of California's most famous marijuana advocates, Richard Lee, founder of the renowned cannabis industry trade school known as Oaksterdam University.
Lee, who spent $1.6 million to bankroll Proposition 19, an unsuccessful 2010 measure to legalize marijuana for recreational use, was neither arrested nor charged.
But federal authorities from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Marshals Service swooped in early Monday, targeting five locations, including the school on this city's Broadway that has trained 15,000 people in marijuana cultivation and careers since opening in 2007.
Other locations raided were Lee's Oaksterdam Blue Sky marijuana dispensary, his home and two downtown storefronts he leased.
Amid a continuing federal crackdown on medical marijuana businesses in California, Monday's raids touched a nerve in downtown Oakland, where the Oaksterdam district serves as the activist heart for one of America's most marijuana-friendly cities. As word of the raids spread, scores of people descended upon the streets outside Oaksterdam to protest the government's actions.
Affirmative action: Attempt to lift ban rejected
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected an attempt to revive preferential admissions for minorities at the University of California and reaffirmed the legality of Proposition 209, the state's voter-approved ban on affirmative action.
The suit – filed by 55 UC applicants and an advocacy group called By Any Means Necessary, and supported by Gov. Jerry Brown – argued that the legal rationale for Prop. 209 had been undermined by developments since the initiative passed in 1996.
One development was a 2003 U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing universities to consider applicants' race as a factor in promoting campus diversity. The other was a 50 percent drop in admissions of Latinos, African Americans and American Indians at UC in the first year after Prop. 209 passed.
Minority enrollment has risen somewhat since then under UC policies to admit the top 4 percent from each California high school, and to give less weight to applicants' scores on standardized tests.
Brown also argued against Prop. 209 in court, saying it created unfair barriers by outlawing preferences for minorities and women, while allowing other groups – military veterans, athletes, children of alumni – to seek preferential admissions.
But in a terse 3-0 ruling, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco said similar arguments had been addressed and rejected in 1997, when another panel of the court upheld Prop. 209.
The 2003 Supreme Court decision allowed race-based affirmative action in some circumstances, but "it did not hold that such programs are constitutionally required," Judge Barry Silverman said in the appeals court's decision. He noted that the high court has granted review of a Texas case that could lead to a nationwide ban on preferential treatment of minorities.
LAPD chief's controversial impound policy to start in 3 weeks
Despite some opposition and questions about legality, a policy initiated by Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck that allows some unlicensed drivers to avoid a 30-day impound of their cars is expected to roll out in three weeks.
Beck reiterated the terms of the policy during an editorial board meeting with the Daily News Monday, hoping to clarify what he said has been unfair criticism of the program, as well as questions surrounding his motivation to focus on car impounds.
Some groups have said the policy rewards illegal immigration, while others have suggested Beck is seeking favor with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the Latino community, all of which he called untrue.
"The goal of this is to make this a safer city to drive in," Beck said. "I intend to have no other job after this. When I'm done being the chief of the Police Department, I'm done. Because of that, it's given me a unique position to do what I believe is right."
The policy would change the criteria by which an unlicensed diver could avoid a 30-day impound.
A motorist who is pulled over by an LAPD officer for a driving violation must have a valid identification card, which can include an employment or military ID, or a matricula consular card. The motorist also must not have caused an accident, have no prior misdemeanors, and have proof of car insurance.
The driver is still cited for the violation, and his or her car is impounded because there is no driver's license. But if all four criteria are found, the driver's car would be released immediately to a licensed driver – a cost of $268.55 that includes towing charges, compared to about $1,400 for the 30 days.
Beck's decision to change the policy was spurred by an inspector general's report released two years ago that showed an inconsistency in impound laws. A majority of the vehicles were impounded for 30 days, while the rest were released immediately.
Enjoy your morning and lastly Dan Walters talks about Governor Moonbeam and what he has brought back to the Capitol:


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Galapagos Yacht Charters
The Galapagos Islands are a perfect destination for groups or families seeking adventure. Private Galapagos yacht charters allow you to explore the incredible history, nature, and wildlife of these volcanic islands.
The Galápagos Islands are a bucket-list destination for good reason: thanks to a lack of natural predators, friendly wildlife such as playful sea lions and gigantic sea tortoises let visitors get up close and personal. This archipelago of about 19 islands and many smaller islets sprinkled 620 miles off Ecuador's coast served as the inspiration for Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution. Each island boasts its own unique landscape, ranging from barren black, volcanic rocks to swaths of white sand beaches melting into gemstone-blue waters.
Yacht charters in the Galapagos offer a unique look into this natural wonder; we should mention, however, that this happens to be an amazing destination for those looking for white beaches and turquoise waters, too!
Five Things to do on a Galapagos Yacht Charter
While aboard a Galapagos boat charter, you can roam across landmasses, from Isla Isabela to Isla Santiago to Isla Santa Cruz to any of the other small, secluded islands. The unique landscape of these islands moored in deep blue ocean creates a breathtaking setting for enjoying a variety of activities, including photography, hiking, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Whether you want to sunbathe with seals, swim with whale sharks, or just relax in crystal clear waters, you'll surely have an adventure!
When planning your yacht charter to Galapagos you want to make sure that you see and do as much as you can. Here are five things to do in the Galapagos Islands.
- Make the most of the landscape
The Islands have a variety of landscapes that begin at the low coastlands and beaches to the lush inland and the towering mountains. However, the most exciting aspect are the geologic hot spots. In Santa Cruz, you can tour ancient underground tunnels formed long ago by the same volcanic activity which formed the islands. You will be awed by formations from active volcanos and can even hike to the top of one and peer inside.
- See the unique land animals
The land creatures in the Galapagos Islands are unafraid of humans unlike anything you've seen. Tortuga Bay, in particular, is home to thousands of marine iguanas who sun themselves on the beautiful beach and play in the warm waters. The area is known for its giant tortoises. These giant, yet unassuming, beasts can be seen in the wild or at one of the private tortoise ranches. Yacht charter guests will have the opportunity of viewing and even interacting with a variety of wildlife – birds, mammals, reptiles, marine animals, and insects.
Birds: When people think of birds of the Galapagos, they're bound to think immediately of the finch. These tiny birds played an important part in Darwin's Theory, but the islands have many more species of birds, including flamingos, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and cormorants.
Mammals: Although some of your most vivid memories of Galapagos creatures may be interacting with the sea lions or watching the dolphins perform off the bow of your Galapagos crewed yacht, these are two of the few species of mammals on the Islands. Due to its isolation from any mainland, very few native mammals – no more than fourteen – have ever inhabited the Galapagos Islands.
Reptiles: Even though the archipelago has few mammals, it does not mean that it has minimal land creatures. Reptiles have dominated the land and include the Galapagos giant tortoise as well as iguanas, snakes, and lizards.
Insects: Since the islands were never connected to a mainland, they offer a limited number of insects; however, on after a significant rainfall and perhaps in a light at night, you may see the green hawkmoth or the fringed noctuid butterflies. Other insects you may spot include the large painted grasshopper and the giant long-horn beetle.
- Explore under the water
Snorkelers and divers will whole-heartedly agree that the best wildlife that the Galapagos has to offer is under the water. The waters hold a variety of species, most notably including Sally light-foot crabs, sharks, sea cucumbers, white sharks, and even occasionally whales and hammerhead sharks.
The clear waters of the area make for excellent snorkeling conditions. The sea creatures are just as accustomed to humans as those on land. You'll get up close to a myriad of tropical fish, turtles, and other sea creatures. The sea lions are particularly friendly with great personalities, but remember the strict rule to keep six feet from all animals.
- Look up in the skies
If you aren't interested in birds before you go to Galapagos, you will be when you get there! There are great quantities of birds with many different and unique features. Try to spot all thirteen species of Darwin's finches as well as the flightless cormorant, the blue-footed booby, and the waved albatross. The birds are easy to spot, are not skittish, and sing beautiful songs.
- Get educated
Be certain to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station while on your yacht charter the Galapagos Islands. Renowned as a top conservation and research center, the center is located in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. It is dedicated to conserve the unique environment of the Islands as well as educate the public about the amazing flora and fauna of the area.
Chartering a Private Yacht in the Galapagos Islands
Discover the magic of these iconic islands with private Galapagos yacht charters. For more information about renting a private luxury charter yacht in the Galapagos Islands, please feel free to contact our Yacht Charter Brokers and start planning a vacation of a lifetime!
Galapagos Highlights
- Natural wonderland
- Swim with sealions and penguins
- Walk among giant tortoises
- Amazing landscape
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AMBITIOUS Ayr United have made their second summer signing which sees Ian McCall reunite with a former player.
The Honest Men have strengthened their attacking options with the capture of experienced striker Kris Doolan on a one-year deal.
McCall moved to snap up the 32-year-old – 10 years after signing the player from Auchinleck Talbot when manager of Partick Thistle.
Doolan went on to make 401 appearances during a decade at Firhill, scoring 121 goals including 54 during a five-year stint in the Scottish Premiership.
Revered by Thistle supporters, Doolan was inducted into the Maryhill club's Hall of Fame in March 2019 during his testimonial season but was informed by Gary Caldwell he was free to find a new club at the end of last season.
McCall feels he can make a big contribution in the Ladbrokes Championship.
He said: "With Lawrence leaving I wanted to ensure at least one of our new signings in the forward areas was a proven goalscorer, and Kris is certainly that at a high level. I have been chasing this deal for 6 weeks and there were many clubs after him, big clubs in our league, so we are absolutely delighted that he has chosen to come here.
"He is extremely fit, and after the way he left Thistle he is very hungry to succeed.
Kris is a great boy, he is exactly the type we want here and will fit in perfectly."
Ayr United sign former Partick Thistle striker Kris Doolan
AMBITIOUS Ayr United have made their second summer signing which sees Ian McCall reunite with a former player.
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