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Ed Sullivan Meets the Avatar
Ed Sullivan Meets the Avatar
The God of Sunday Night Meets the God-Man
by Clive G. Adams
22 May 2015
Some years ago, probably around 1995–96, I was staying at Meher Center when I met a man in his late 60s or early 70s who was visiting the Baba Center for his first time. Possibly because of my innate curiosity, the man confided the following amazing story of how he came to know about Meher Baba. Although he did not view himself as a "Baba-lover" per se, he said he had always intended to visit the Center, after seeing and then reading about Meher Baba in 1956.
I cannot recall the man's name (though it is written in an old address book packed away in our family storage unit in Asheville), so let's refer to him for now as Mr. X. After fact-checking a number of key points, I believe the story to be absolutely true. To my knowledge, no one else was present when he shared the story, but I expect he must have told the story to Kitty or Jane, or possibly others, some years earlier. While listening to the story in the Original Kitchen, I kept feeling Baba was poking me to pay attention and remember this story. So I did and now it is shared for the first time.
Mr. X lived in New York City and for many years worked as a bartender at the Hotel Delmonico on 59th Street and Park Avenue. The hotel's cocktail bar was a well-known Upper East Side watering hole, the Delmonico cocktail bar was situated somewhere near the lobby or entrance area of the hotel. This location gave Mr. X a unique vantage point to see guests coming and going at the hotel and allowed him to keep tabs on people getting in and out of the elevators as well.
One day (it had to be between July 20 and 22, 1956), as Mr. X was tending bar, he noticed a striking-looking man enter the hotel, flanked by two women and followed by a large party. As I recall, Mr. X had already heard that a famous Indian spiritual leader was staying, or going to be staying, at the Delmonico. I believe Mr. X said he had been told his name was Meher Baba, but he hadn't yet seen him. However, as soon as this striking-looking individual entered the hotel lobby, Mr. X knew this had to be the "expected one" from India.
Attracted by the energy of Meher Baba and his party, Mr. X positioned himself to watch as they moved quickly through the hotel lobby towards the elevator bank, where they stopped to wait for an elevator to take them to Baba's rooms on the 18th floor of the 32-story hotel. Suddenly one opened directly in front of Meher Baba, and standing opposite him, ready to step out of the door, was the lone occupant (along with the elevator operator)—the famous TV personality Ed Sullivan.
According to Mr. X, Baba's and Ed's eyes appeared to lock in a timeless embrace. This was followed by a momentary awkwardness as Ed seemed to lose himself in Baba's gaze, so that Ed failed to immediately exit the elevator, making it impossible for Baba's party to enter. As I recall, Mr. X said that he saw Baba give Ed a very broad smile, and then Ed staggered out and Baba and party entered.
According to Mr. X, Ed Sullivan left the elevator somewhat dazed and then got hold of himself and made a beeline over to the cocktail lounge. Mr. X confided that he was on intimate terms with Ed Sullivan, having known him for many years. Ed was nocturnal and liked to drink and socialize into the wee hours. The first words out of Ed's mouth when he reached Mr. X were "Who was that Man?" Mr. X proceeded to fill Ed in on what little he knew about Meher Baba, something to the effect that Baba was a well-known spiritual leader from India. Ed asked his friend Mr. X to find out more about Baba and report back.
Twelve years before, Ed Sullivan and his wife, Sylvia, had rented a suite of rooms at the Hotel Delmonico, after living at the famous Hotel Astor in Times Square for many years. The couple made their home at the Delmonico from 1944 until their deaths, in 1973 (Sylvia) and 1974 (Ed). They also owned a country home in Connecticut, but the Delmonico was where the family (they had a daughter named Betty) spent most of their time. Ed even rented a suite next door to the family suite, which he used as an office until The Ed Sullivan Show was canceled in 1971.
Meher Baba stayed at the Delmonico Hotel and gave private and group interviews from Friday, July 20, thru Sunday, July 22, 1956. Online sources confirm that Ed Sullivan rented a suite of rooms at the Delmonico Hotel from 1944 on and was in residence when Baba stayed there in July 1956. Most of Meher Baba's interviews over these three days were conducted on the mezzanine floor of the hotel, where two large rooms were reserved for the purpose. (A few private interviews were also conducted in Baba's suite.) As described in Darwin Shaw's book As Only God Can Love, Jeanne Shaw arranged for a special chaise longue to be brought to the interview room for Baba to recline on if he wished; Anna Rosa Karrasch found a white bedspread to drape over it. Jeanne had the room decorated with a variety of fragrant flowers, and a bowl of grapes was placed on a table for Baba to give out as prasad. He was photographed and filmed by the press and others, reclining on the chaise; one video shows Baba playfully tossing grapes to those gathered around him.
Significantly, Baba went up and down from the mezzanine level to his suite on the 18th floor, multiple times each day, creating many opportunities for Baba to interact with the elevator operators and the public, and leading to other possible "chance" encounters in and around the elevators, similar to the "random" meeting with Ed Sullivan.
Mr. X said he had spoken with one or two of the Western ladies who were among the people accompanying Baba and one of them (possibly Kitty?), gave him Charles Purdom's 1937 biography of Meher Baba, The Perfect Master. The last thing I recall him saying was that he had read the book and was deeply impressed by Meher Baba, resulting in the desire and intention to visit Meher Center. He confessed that he had not had an opportunity until now—some 30 years after he had witnessed the Avatar of the Age entering the lobby of the Hotel Delmonico.
I asked Mr. X where he was living now (in the mid-1990's), and he said he had left New York City some years ago and moved to Taos, New Mexico, where he was involved with painting and art galleries. I took down his contact information, which I still have. I recall thinking at the time: the fact that Ed Sullivan introduced America and the world to Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Doors, the Supremes, and dozens of other incredible talents and legends, may have played into why Baba "arranged" to meet Ed Sullivan, no matter how briefly. Based upon a close study of Baba's life over almost half a century, it occurs to me that nothing the Avatar does is accidental or random, and in the case of a "chance" meeting with Ed Sullivan, it seems Baba may have been "borrowing" him and his karmic connections to further some purpose that He alone knows. This is just hypothetical and purely conjecture, but speaking as one who watched many of the Ed Sullivan shows, including the Beatles' introduction to America, in some strange way I felt God's hand moving through this unique period of television history.
I know one thing: Baba looked deeply into Ed Sullivan's eyes, according to this sweet, gentle old man—and something happened. It was no doubt part of the Avatar's Amazing Divine Work.
Postscript: Meher Baba's 1956 trip to America was his fifth visit to our shores. Four men mandali accompanied him: Eruch Jessawala, Adi K. Irani, Meherjee Karkaria, and Dr. Nilu. The Avatar's flight arrived at Idyllwild Airport around 7:00 a.m. on July 20. Baba was greeted by many of his lovers at the airport waiting room, unlike in 1952, when hardly anyone was allowed to meet him when he arrived in New York. The party went directly to the Hotel Delmonico. It was during this trip, while staying at the Hotel Delmonico, that Meher Baba and 150+ other guests had a famous celebratory dinner at Longchamps Restaurant, on Sunday, July 22, 1956. Longchamps was located in a building called Manhattan House, and Baba had visited this location in 1952 as well. The dinner was a reception to welcome Baba back to America and alternately to celebrate Baba's recent birthday with a special cake to mark the occasion." (See The Awakener Magazine, vol. 4, no. 2, p. 31.)
A few of those present, as recounted in Darwin's book, were (in alphabetical order): John Bass, Enid Corfe, Margaret Craske, Sylvia DeLong, Charmian Duce, Ivy Duce, Bili Eaton, Harry and Marion Florsheim, Jeanne Foster, Filis Frederick, Ben Hayman, Karrasch Anna Rosa (and her son, Larry), Michael and Ann Kohanow, Elizabeth Patterson, Virginia and Harold Rudd, Darwin and Jeanne Shaw with daughters Leatrice and Renae, Don Stevens, Beryl Williams, Fred and Ella Winterfeldt, and Adele Wolkin.
The Hotel Delmonico was located at 502 Park Avenue, near Central Park and not far from the theatre district. The building was originally built in 1929 and opened first as the Viceroy Hotel and then changed its name to Cromwell Arms and finally, Hotel Delmonico. In 2002 it was sold to Donald Trump & Co. for $115 million. It is now known as Trump Park Avenue and contains 120 luxury condos and 8 penthouses.
On November 11, 1963, Ed Sullivan invited Brian Epstein, the manager of the Beatles, to meet him at his suite at the Hotel Delmonico, to discuss having the Beatles appear on The Ed Sullivan Show. At the time, the Beatles were virtually unknown in America. It was at this very meeting that the deal was struck, and the rest is now part of legend and history. When Ed introduced the Beatles to America, it attracted the largest single U.S. television audience (73 million) of any TV show in history, before or since. The Beatles stayed at the Hotel Delmonico, once or twice, while they were fulfilling the terms of their three-show contract with the The Ed Sullivan Show. Based on my reading, I believe that Baba's purpose was always spiritual, even when his activities had to do with worldly events. Ed introduced more talent to America in the '50's and '60's than anyone in history and helped to make many groups famous, if not legend. Ed Sullivan had an uncanny ability to recognize great talent, which may explain why he was so moved when he met the Avatar of the Age, the most unique and singular Talent of all!
Following is a partial list of the legends and talents who appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show over the years, taken from the Vanity Fair article:
Woody Allen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Gene Autry, Lucille Ball, the Band, Tallulah Bankhead, Brigitte Bardot, Lionel Barrymore, Count Basie, the Beach Boys, Tony Bennett, Irving Berlin, Eubie Blake, Humphrey Bogart, Marlon Brando, James Brown, Richard Burton, the Byrds, Sid Caesar, James Cagney, Maria Callas, Cab Calloway, Johnny Cash, Fidel Castro, Ray Charles, Montgomery Clift, George M. Cohan, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Bill Cosby, Bing Crosby, Salvador Dalí, Rodney Dangerfield, Bobby Darin, James Dean, Jack Dempsey, Fats Domino, Peter Duchin, Clint Eastwood, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Duke Ellington, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Ira Gershwin, Jackie Gleason, Cary Grant, Alec Guinness, Bill Haley and His Comets, Oscar Hammerstein II, W. C. Handy, Alfred Hitchcock, Judy Holliday, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, John Huston, the Ink Spots, Harry James, Jefferson Airplane, Gene Kelly, B. B. King, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Gene Krupa, Bert Lahr, Dorothy Lamour, Burt Lancaster, Mario Lanza, London Lee, Jerry Lee Lewis, Joe E. Lewis, Liberace, Sonny Liston, Sophia Loren, Moms Mabley, Jayne Mansfield, Rocky Marciano, Willie Mays, the McGuire Sisters, Yehudi Menuhin, Glenn Miller, Robert Mitchum, Ogden Nash, Paul Newman, Rudolf Nureyev, Merle Oberon, Gregory Peck, Itzhak Perlman, Edith Piaf, the Platters, Cole Porter, Perez Prado, Richard Pryor, George Raft, Johnnie Ray, Ronald Reagan, Jerome Robbins, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Babe Ruth, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Carl Sandburg, Albert Schweitzer, Jean Seberg, Ravi Shankar, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, the Supremes, Elizabeth Taylor, the Three Stooges, Margaret Truman, Sophie Tucker, Ike and Tina Turner, Lana Turner, the Vienna Boys' Choir, Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps, Betsy von Furstenberg, John Wayne, Orson Welles, Billy Wilder, Tennessee Williams, Henny Youngman, Darryl F. Zanuck.
To learn more about the interesting and unusual life of Ed Sullivan, see the excellent article by Nick Tosches in the July 1997 Vanity Fair.
This website has a great article about Ed Sullivan and the Beatles, plus links to many other legends who came on his show.
Article © 2015 by Clive G. Adams
Added by Kendra Crossen Burroughs, February 19, 2017
Meher Baba and Donald Trump: How Many Degrees of Separation? As noted above, the Hotel Delmonico, located at 59th Street and Park Avenue, was converted in 2002 into 120 exclusive condominium residences known as TRUMP PARK AVENUE (502 Park Ave.). The building is described on the website as "rich in history" and "a prized address" (if they only knew). Is there anything else about this connection that might be worthy of note?
I thought of one other connection:
The Beatles met with Bob Dylan at the Hotel Delmonico during their American tour, in 1964. Dylan allegedly introduced the group to marijuana during this visit. As is well known, Meher Baba explicitly warned against the spiritual harm of marijuana use. For example, he said to Robert Dreyfuss in 1965, "Tell those who indulge in these drugs [LSD, marijuana, and other types] that it is harmful physically, mentally and spiritually, and that they should stop the taking of these drugs. Your duty is to tell them, regardless of whether they accept what you say, or if they ridicule or humiliate you, to boldly and bravely face these things. Leave the results to me; I will help you in my work."
Donald Trump has taken contradictory stances toward cannabis legalization over the years. He has said in the past that it should be a state-by-state decision, but his choice for Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, has been quoted as saying that "good people don't smoke marijuana." There are a number of speculations online as to whether President Trump will promote legalization, but no one really knows what his plans are, if any.
Any other Baba connections? (Not too far-fetched, please.)
31 Responses to Ed Sullivan Meets the Avatar
And now a connection to the Donald 🙄
Amazing story, thanks Clive. It really shows how the Avatar works. Next advent Ed Sullivan will be able to know and recognize the Avatar because of this brief encounter in this life. 🙂
Thank you very much for posting this story Clive
Very interesting and enjoyable Clive! Well done!
I remember Mani saying that the first song broadcast around the world simultaneously (on BBC radio with satellite hookup) was the Beatles' "Love, Love, Love" — and that Baba and the women mandali tuned in for it on a battery powered radio at Meherazad…
All you need is Love
Great article Clive! Thanks for sharing it!
Ed Sullivan seemed to have an electric current when it came to music and he had his thumb on my generation. Ed Sullivan went down to Cuba to meet Castro when Castro had just come to power, the interview is on you tube. I thank you for this story.
Actually, Ed hated Rock music, but his sponsors persuaded him to promote it, because it was good for business, so reluctantly he eventually went along with having Rock music acts on the show. He especially despised The Doors, and only allowed them on his show once.
Thanks Clive. Very interesting reading. Thanks for the research and attention to detail. It's always fun to speculate with our limited minds what the Avatar was doing with the people He came into contact with. Hope you find more fascinating 'connections' through your research.
Great story of a brief encounter. Thanx. Well written, and ponderous for sure.
Thank you, Clive, for this wonderful story! When I was growing up, every Sunday evening my family watched the Ed Sullivan Show. Jai Baba! Jill
The Beatle connections to Baba are intriguing. Stories I have heard over the years include: George Harrison, when returning from India and their stay with the Maharishi, was asked by the press if the Maharishi was the big guru in India, he replied, "No. Meher Baba is." Pete Townshend said once though that George would always want Pete to look into the Hare Krishna movement.
According to the late and very great John Barker, Paul McCartney was going to attend a Baba meeting, but was told by George that they should all go up to Wales to meet the Maharishi.
Bob Street has a great story of giving a Baba card to John Lennon in New York in 1971. Ask Bob about this one.
And, on TV in New York around 1982, I saw a documentary on John Lennon with a long interview with Yoko Ono in the Dakota apartment. She was seated in front of a book shelf and behind her amongst many books was a copy of Listen Humanity.
And the last performance of the Beatles on the Apple studio rooftop was on January 30, 1969. Let it Be was recorded the following day, the 31st.
And RIngo is funny.
For me, brought up on the Beatles, they were a part of the breaking of Baba's silence. At least I believe so.
Thanks for this very interesting compilation. Another person who was present at the dinner party along with the Rudds was Loretta Weller, an older Baba lover from Nutley, NJ, who used to host meetings for studying Meher Baba's Discourses in the 1960's, when I first came to Baba.
Thanks for this very interesting compilation. Another person who was present at the dinner party along with the Rudds was Loretta Weller, an older Baba lover from Nutley, NJ, who used to host meetings for studying Meher Baba's Discourses in the 1960s, when I first came to Baba.
Thank you so much for this well written piece of events in this hotel,it took me there for those moments
with Baba
Thank you for this wonderful story about Baba and Ed Sullivan. Your telling of it is so fresh and I feel almost as if I were in that bar witnessing the encounter between. them. Jai Baba!
What a wonderful story.
Thanks Clive. It was a lot of work to put this together. PL 😛
Great article Clive. Baba works in such mysterious ways and this story seems like one them. Ed Sullivan no less, saw Baba and was dazed! Thank for sharing.
What a wonderful story! Thanks so much for sharing it, Clive. Ed was a moving force in America and opened up his viewers to the exciting world of talent and entertainment every week. I remember seeing a young girl on his show, the first time she had ever performed on TV and was very uncertain and nervous, the moment she began to sing my heart soared and I knew one day she'd be a famous singer, not just because of her voice, she had a sweet and gentle presence about her. Barbra Streisand indeed became very famous. Still love that voice! Thank you Baba in Ed! Thanks again Clive.
Great story! Thanks so much Clive. Jean
Ruth Carie Ben Shammai from Israel met Baba the first time in Delmonico Hotel.
See more details on my web-site. Etzion
On my 20th birthday, July 23rd 1956, Baba gave his 2nd NBC-TV interview from the Hotel Delmonico, this time publically and historically declaring on American TV that he was Christ come again.
"I Am the Ancient One"
It is the birthright of every human being to be happy, but most feel miserable. It is due to the load of sanskaras or impressions gathered throughout evolution. In our evolution through all the forms – stone, plant, worm, bird, fish, and animal – we gather impressions.
Once human consciousness is gained, then there is full consciousness. After that, it is only a question of directing one's attention to the Real "I" in order to become free. Everyone can be happy, but some feel happy and some miserable. Those who constantly want something will never feel happy. Misery is bound to accompany wanting. Those who never want for themselves but for others, they can feel happy. Why? Because they want others to feel happy.
God, Who is in everything and in everyone, is deaf to formal rituals, ceremonies, prayers in mosques, churches and temples. But he hears the voice of the heart. When you help others, God knows instantly and is pleased. No amount of prayer or meditation can do what helping others can do.
The main thing that counts is love for me. How will you love me? By loving God as well as others. If you make others happy, God pays heed. Do you follow? I've been saying the same message throughout the ages that all are One. We are all One, and all of you love me. I am in everything, and everything is in me. In India I bow down to the lepers, the poor, the lame. Why do I bow down?
Because I am one with everything! God is in everyone. Age after age, I have been bringing the same message, but mankind does not listen. Christ had to be crucified; otherwise, humanity would not have listened to him.
Ending the interview, Baba declared, "I am God, the Ancient One. I am the Avatar." With those historic words Baba stated emphatically that he was the Avatar. This newsreel, likely lost to posterity, was shown that night on the local NBC WNBT channel.
http://www.lordmeher.org p.4008; Awakener Vol. 4, no.2, p.27
This landmark telecast was broadcast a month after I'd entered the seminary to study for the priesthood, and less than 100 miles away from where Baba was publicly declaring his Avatarhood on New York television. I always look back and clearly remember that 20th birthday, and just how physically close Baba and I were that day, while inwardly I had just dedicated my life to him as Jesus.
I felt deeply that Jesus was not from the dead past, but was alive and inviting me to a life of union with him. This was very clear to my heart and the very reason – well, so I thought – to become a priest. I'd have to wait 20 more years to find Baba. After the NBC-TV interview, he went into a smaller room next door for a press conference with a dozen reporters from various New York newspapers.
The text if this press conference is at: http://www.lordmeher.org p.4009
Thank you Ed. I loved reading your story!
A wonderful account, Clive, thanks!
I too watched that famous Ed Sullivan introduction to the Beatles, on that newfangled device, the television (black & white in those days). Not too long after that (presumably in the next year or so), I remember being with my family at a big baseball stadium down near San Diego, where the Beatles made an appearance (after a bunch of local warm-up bands) — accompanied by the phenomenal ecstatic screaming of hundreds of adolescent girls.
Wonderful to picture that elevator meeting you describe with good care. It would be interesting to see the paintings of this Mr. X sometime.
Jai Baba!
Thanks, Clive, for faithfully remembering all this and being true to your intuition that it should be shared some day.
Wowwwww! Fantastic writing and so easy to visualize everything described! Beautiful and so fascinated by how much I take for granted without question…thanks for this!!! Wake up and inhale the Divine!
Thank you for writing this article Clive. As a Beatles fan i've always wondered if there was some kind of connection between Beloved Baba and rock/pop culture in the 60's. Jai Meher Baba!


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It has been such a joy for me to teach music since I was a teenager myself, and this year my journey has progressed with the formation of my own music school, where instrumental studies can be taught vibrantly, joyfully and effectively. I particularly believe in the community aspect of music, so lessons are taught in small groups, which encourages children to keep practising (to keep up with their class!) as well as to enjoy music making together, and to practically experience fundamentals of music such as harmony, rhythm and ensemble playing.
Part of my journey as a teacher has been to realise that I need to teach more than just in the classroom.
I need to also teach students how to practise effectively at home.
And this is the purpose of this blog: to further encourage and educate both students and parents in how to learn and maintain effective practice techniques at home.
I do write as a non-parent, so I don't fully understand the level of exhaustion that may diminish your motivation in nagging children to practise, but I hope that the ideas which we put forward in this blog may give inspiration and encouragement, so that your money in paying for music lessons is also being well used by having a happily practising child.
There will also be guest posts by other Stellar teachers and members of the Stellar community. I'm particularly excited that one of our advanced teenage students will be giving her own suggestions on how she has achieved so much in her practice times.
Feel free to give feedback, as we'd love to know what worked with your child, or what your children might have discovered. We all have different learning styles, so different strategies will be effective for different personalities.
Most of all, enjoy! You've taken the first step in prioritising music education in your child's life. I want to help your children to fully realise their potential and enjoy achieving goals and making progress!


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A burglary gang kingpin and three of his close associates are in garda custody after being arrested following a shocking burglary of a 90-year-old man.
The pensioner was left terrified after four men broke into his home outside Taghmon, Wexford just after 10pm on Wednesday. They threatened him before fleeing with a small quantity of cash.
All four male suspects are members of the notorious 'Rubber O' Reilly' gang and are being questioned in Wexford town and Enniscorthy Garda Stations.
Among the arrested men is a 48-year-old thug who is considered a main player in the 'Rubber O'Reilly' gang.
Sources have revealed that gardai put the criminals under surveillance after they robbed the elderly bachelor of cash and electrical equipment.
After the burglary, the gang fled to the Enniscorthy area.
Less than an hour after arriving at a property on the outskirts of the town, heavily armed members of the Regional Support Unit (RSU) raided the house and arrested the suspects, who are aged between their 20s and 40s.
The Traveller gang that the suspects are part of is considered one of the most prolific in the country.
Less than two months ago, they were the targets of a massive garda operation that led to the seizure of €75,000 worth of stolen property and the arrest of two women.
The gang are suspected of being behind a spate of nationwide burglaries, including incidents of "nasty" attacks on elderly people similar to the burglary in Taghmon on Wednesday night.
The mob have been long-term targets for the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), which led March's search operation against them in Wexford and Waterford.
The CAB have been carrying out raids against the Traveller mob since 2005, when they seized two new Audis, two new Volkswagen Golfs and a new Mitsubishi Pajero Jeep owned by Patrick 'Rubber' O'Reilly and his extended family.
Key members of the gang include Patrick 'Rubber Og' O'Reilly, who was released from jail in 2014 after serving time for his part in violent feud attack.


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Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Christmas Robin Card
Hi bloggers! If you are looking for a little bit less traditional sort of design for your Christmas cards this year, how about this charming robin card?
95 comments:
- TDQ Karen said...
This is right up my street Love it!!
- 23 October 2018 at 06:13
- Steph Cotterill said...
Hi Sue. I remember you showing us this either at launch or not long after and I loved it, the kind of card I'd smile at if I'd made something this lovely and I'm re-thinking my festive die dilemma and I should really try to save for these dies, but at the same time I'm seeing so many gorgeous samples using your circle dies that I need those too !!! If only I did the lotto 😕 oh well such is life. Hope you have a good day xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 06:15
- Beverly Fuchs said...
Hello Sue,
Robin red breast looks so lovely against the holly leaves and the Falling Snow background, a harbinger of Spring. Just what you want to think about after a bitter cold day yesterday with even a few snow flurries. Thanks for sharing the video, you always make everything seem so easy to duplicate.
Have a wonderful day.
- 23 October 2018 at 06:28
- email@example.com said...
Morning Sue.
A lovely card and, video thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
- 23 October 2018 at 06:32
- hazel young said...
Gorgeous card Sue xx hazel
- 23 October 2018 at 06:42
- Karen Drew said...
Really lovely card. Brilliant video
Karen xx
- 23 October 2018 at 06:42
- Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...
A lovely card today. The foliage looks so real xx
- 23 October 2018 at 06:43
- Unknown said...
Wonderful traditional Christmas card! Such a lovely card design. Debra x
- 23 October 2018 at 06:45
- Unknown said...
Everything on this card works so well together. It was brilliant to make the words red, because they and the berries make everything merry.
Enjoy your Tuesday.
- 23 October 2018 at 06:46
Morning Sue, this is a really beautiful card and would also be great for a winter birthday card.
Will have to watch the video when I get back home. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.
- 23 October 2018 at 06:46
- Marion Scott said...
Hello Sue,
A wonderful Christmas card and great video.
Marion S x
- 23 October 2018 at 06:54
- Janice K said...
A beautiful and charming card, perfect for all ages.x
- 23 October 2018 at 07:05
- Hunnymummy54 said...
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
What a stunningly beautiful card my favourite theme, I just love Robins.
Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Have a lovely day all
Hunnymummy54 from MK
- 23 October 2018 at 07:06
- Jan.moogie said...
Beautiful card Sue and the video is awesome. Thanks for sharing, have a great day. hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- 23 October 2018 at 07:10
- June Smith said...
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow how did I miss this die set, the robin is so cute and love the accessories to it.
Will watch the video later
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 07:11
- Lilly said...
Just stunning, love all the foliage. Lilly x
- 23 October 2018 at 07:20
- CraftyCoffey said...
Lovely card today, looking forward to watching your video later.
- 23 October 2018 at 07:21
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card this morning the leaves etc are so lifelike and the robins just so sweet.
Barbara V
- 23 October 2018 at 07:24
- Netty The Runner said...
Really lovely card Sue, catch video later.
Annette x
- 23 October 2018 at 07:30
- Chris Curry said...
A gorgeous card Sue, really like the 3D effect. Very special. Thank you, have a good day.xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 07:37
Hi Sue - this is an adorable card and the robin so sweet. Will enjoy watching your video later today. Sending best wishes
- 23 October 2018 at 07:53
- Clai01 said...
My favourite bird and always link it to the festive season, gorgeous card and very traditional. x
- 23 October 2018 at 07:56
- carol edwards said...
Hello Sue, every time I see a robin I think of my mum, she loved them. Special little bird to me asks your card. It's lovely xx
- 23 October 2018 at 08:00
- Princess Pixie! said...
Hi Sue
I love Robins so this card is a winner for me. I remember falling in love with this card when you shared it with us in the launch. Its gorgeous.
Apologies for not commenting yesterday - rough day x
Crafty hugs
Yvonne x
- 23 October 2018 at 08:06
- Jean Z said...
Hi Sue, Gorgeous card love it. love Jean Z xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 08:10
- Barbara Gosden said...
Hi Sue
A fabulous card.
B xx
- 23 October 2018 at 08:16
- ahappycrafter50 said...
Lots of my favourite themes here so right up my street!
- 23 October 2018 at 08:19
- Anne said...
Gorgeous card, Sue.
Anne (Northampton)
- 23 October 2018 at 08:25
- scrAPpamondo said...
Oh my, this is just ADORABLE!! Love it so very much!!! Fabulous design and those robins looks sweet and cute on the gorgeous holly branches! Fabulous frame for the sentiment and embossed panel!
- 23 October 2018 at 08:28
- Tressa said...
Who doesn't like robins. Although a year-round feature of many British gardens (and do I miss them as I don't see any from my new flat window), they seem to be popular feature of Christmas cards. Is it because they bring a splash of colour in a dreary time of the year? What ever, this is beautiful traditional form of card that I, for one, love.
- 23 October 2018 at 08:30
- alimecca said...
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card. I can't remember this set at all. The card is right up my street and those robins are really cute. Sending love and hugs to all, Alison xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 08:30
- Ruth Kidd said...
I love the way you have inset the sentiment Sue - it really highlights the wording. Gorgeous foliage too.
Ruth x
- 23 October 2018 at 08:34
- jean.phillips1 said...
Morning Sue, what a really beautiful card, I do have the Robin die set and have made a couple of cards using them but think I need to have a go at this one now. Love Jean xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 08:34
- rolfi said...
Hi Sue,
this is a really lovely and cute card. Love the robins.
Rolf xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 08:43
I loved this card at launch & I still love it! Unfortunately don't have these dies but thank you for such a lovely sample.
- 23 October 2018 at 08:44
Who doesn't love a robin?? Such a happy
card, it would cheer anyone up at Christmas
Doreen x
- 23 October 2018 at 08:51
- Jackie T said...
Hi Sue this is a stunning Christmas card I just love those robins. I know what I will be doing when I have my tea break. Take care. Hugs Jackie
- 23 October 2018 at 08:51
- Pussycats said...
Good Morning Sue and all
What a amazing card this morning , I love the cute little robin with the holly. Thank you for creating the video and sharing with us.
- 23 October 2018 at 08:54
- Lynne L said...
Good morning Sue Beautiful card the Robins are adorable the pine cones & holly leaves realistic I have these dies so must have a go at this card
- 23 October 2018 at 08:56
- gwen70 said...
Gorgeous card really must get these dies
- 23 October 2018 at 08:58
A beautiful seasonal yet traditional post...gorgeous...
- 23 October 2018 at 08:59
- BenteS said...
Love your card today - "simple" and so striking :))
Thanks for the video!
- 23 October 2018 at 09:00
- theresa w said...
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
I love this card Sue x seeing this during your launch was what persuaded me to get this cute robin set x I really look forward to watching the video later x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 09:03
- Ann Topp said...
Good Morning Sue. What a beautiful card today Sue..... and as usual you make it look so easy. The video is fabulous..... step by step..... and you have a really lovely traditional card. Also what I am thinking if you don't have the lovely little robin you could use a poinsettias.... or even a bauble . Thankyou Sue for this little gem that I am sure I will be having a try with.
Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
- 23 October 2018 at 09:03
Hi Sue
It's a beautiful card. I love robins
Hugs Rose
- 23 October 2018 at 09:17
This is my kind of card. I love it. Hugs MERRY BERRY 2 xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 09:33
- Pat L said...
Hi Sue
This card makes me wish I'd bought your Christmas robins, I love it and the video
Love and hugs to everyone
- 23 October 2018 at 09:34
- Laura O said...
Beautiful card sue another stunner. Robins are lovely as are the holly sprigs great card. Laura o Springfield
- 23 October 2018 at 09:42
- Susan Battensby said...
This has to be my favourite of all your lovely Christmas samples, really beautiful.
- 23 October 2018 at 09:48
- Stella Munn said...
I just love this card. I would be thrilled to receive this. It's given me inspiration for my card makes. Thanks Sue x
- 23 October 2018 at 09:53
- evis said...
Hi Sue,
A lovely card and I have the dies.
I will watch the video later on today.
Evis M.
- 23 October 2018 at 10:13
- BridgetCG said...
Hi Sue, a really beautiful card, love the layout with the sentiment in the circle. Have a good day everyone. Bx
- 23 October 2018 at 10:14
Good morning Sue.
What a beautiful card and absolutely great video. I just love the little robins and your foliage is wonderful.
Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Marie P.
- 23 October 2018 at 10:23
- Kiraneries said...
Hi Sue, a beautiful Christmas card. Little robins amongst the foliage is lovely. Thanks for your video.
- 23 October 2018 at 10:45
- Kate's Cards said...
Imagine getting this card through the post! What a lovely work of art. Xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 10:48
What a delightful card Sue everyone would love to receive this xx
- 23 October 2018 at 10:57
- Crafty Cruiser said...
Cute and lovely!
Doreen R
- 23 October 2018 at 11:38
- Fluffycat said...
Hi Sue, I fell in love with this card on launch and as soon as I received the robin dies I decided that my version of it would be the card this year for the ladies in my knit and natter group. A lot of cutting involved but I enjoyed making them. The robins will be appearing on many other cards as well, they are so sweet. Thanks for the video, clear as always.
- 23 October 2018 at 11:44
- lydia jordan said...
Morning Sue,
Beautiful card, enjoyed the video.
- 23 October 2018 at 11:52
- Muriel said...
Hello Sue and all
Unfortunately we don't have robins here (NSW) but I remember them from childhood and this one of the first die sets I bought from the Christmas collection. Thank you for the video, step by step, I am going to try a version as soon as I get through some cards I am making for a friend for Christmas, nearly there then back to relaxed Sue cards, can't wait after all the inspiration you have given us lately
Muriel x
- 23 October 2018 at 12:21
Hi Sue
I have just watched your video & it's great,very easy to follow.
I have these die's so must have a go,thanks for the inspiration,
Best wishes
Karen M
- 23 October 2018 at 12:27
Hi Sue
Such a sweet card with cute robins. The embossing folder suits this card perfectly. I will watchnth video soon.
Love Helen xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 12:48
- Helen Terry said...
Hi Sue stunning card, i love the robin and holly.i must get that embossing folder. Thanks Helen x
- 23 October 2018 at 13:01
- Helen Terry said...
Hi Sue stunning card, i love the robin and holly.i must get that embossing folder. Thanks Helen x
- 23 October 2018 at 13:01
- Nana on the Hill said...
This is just beautiful! I absolutely love it & Will definitely be using it as inspiration, thanks Sue x
- 23 October 2018 at 13:24
I really like this beautiful card. Great video. I enjoy watching you craft your designs. Thanks for sharing.
- 23 October 2018 at 14:06
- CraftyJo said...
So evocative of the season 😉
- 23 October 2018 at 15:16
- Pawprintx4 said...
I had watched this video on You Tube and regretted not getting this set. The card is lovely. We are always about cardinals here on winter cards and our robins are different but I do love the English robin.I may have to add this die to my collection at some point. Like them to be bluebirds also.
Stephanie K
- 23 October 2018 at 15:35
- stitchingranny said...
A stunning card and watching you make it then it looks far less difficult than the completed card looks.
Hugs Helen xx
- 23 October 2018 at 16:13
- Suemac said...
A beautiful card.
- 23 October 2018 at 16:45
- Lynda's craft's said...
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card today I love the Die. The video is really easy to follow & I can now recreate your lovely card
Love Lynda xx
- 23 October 2018 at 16:58
- CCM said...
Love this card and enjoyed the video. Thank you, Sue.
Fluffycat/Frances - Thank you so much for your wishes. I really had an amazing day yesterday.
Hugs from Toronto
- 23 October 2018 at 18:17
- KarinsArtScrap said...
stunning card Sue and great design
Gr Karin
- 23 October 2018 at 18:26
- Craftychris said...
Beautiful card! Love the cute little robins. xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 19:32
- sued99 said...
What a lovely Christmas card. The robin is so cute.-
- 23 October 2018 at 19:43
- Patricia Howarth said...
Hi Sue, This is a fabulous Christmas card.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
- 23 October 2018 at 19:51
- Di said...
Hi Sue.
Fantastic card, another of my favourites for Christmas, robins and holly. Our robins are different to these they are black with a bright red breast, but I like robins in any shape or form, we even have a pink robin (hot pink) and a yellow robin. Love this card and the colours,
Di B. x
- 23 October 2018 at 21:24
- Unknown said...
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Thank You For Sharing Today's Phenomenal Card It's Extremely Impressive
Your Video Tutorial Was Just So Informative, I Love Our English Robin
The Falling Snow Embossing Folder Looks Terrific (Which I'm Thrilled To Say
I Have)
Outstanding Cutting Dies/Outstanding Products
As Many Of Your Wonderful Blog Members Have Said This Card/Video Tutorial
Is Just Magnificent
Thank You For Sharing I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx
- 23 October 2018 at 21:57
- Lisbeth said...
Hi Sue. I thought I had all the dies to be able to make a card similar to this, but I don't appear to have that holly which is just so realistic. I do have some of your other holly dies though and will perhaps try them instead. Wish me luck!
- 23 October 2018 at 22:03
- lovestamping said...
Lovely Christmassy card. Thanks for the video
- 23 October 2018 at 22:06
- Barbara said...
Stunning card Sue!!!!!
The Falling Snow folder is amazing, really pretty background.
Love, love love it!!!!!!!!
- 23 October 2018 at 22:17
- Wendy from Scotland said...
Hi Sue, Gorgeous card love the robin
Wendy xx
- 23 October 2018 at 22:56
- Betty McAlister said...
Lovely Christmas card Sue. Love the robins xx
- 23 October 2018 at 23:13
- karenlotty said...
A lovely card Very traditional bit different too
- 23 October 2018 at 23:20
- Unknown said...
Hi sue,
I love this little robin it's so cute!
Di Di from broadstairs Kent.
- 24 October 2018 at 09:05
- Owlish said...
Hi SUE
How could anyone not love a robin card gorgeous
OWLISH Xx
- 24 October 2018 at 09:59
- Yorkie girl said...
Hi Sue
Playing catch up as per usual sorry
But I am so glad I did this card is gorgeous and would grace any home 🏠
Wonderful creation Sue
Right I will catch up with tomorrow's creation now.
Best wishes and hugs 🤗
Theresa G xx
- 24 October 2018 at 10:05
- Viki Banaszak said...
I love the look of the Holly leaves. The Robin is so cute. I know what you call a Robin over in the EU is very different from ours in America. Good thing they both have a red breast. LOL
- 24 October 2018 at 10:06
- Unknown said...
This must be one of my favourite cards, just love it
- 24 October 2018 at 12:03
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card!
Thank you for the demo.
Véronique L
- 24 October 2018 at 13:08
- Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...
Hi Sue,
Just my kind of card. Love everything about it, from the snowy background, to the little red berries. Beautiful.
Love n hugs
Dorothy of Baldock
- 24 October 2018 at 15:54
- Welsh Dors said...
Hi Sue
Beautiful card, who doesn't love robins.
- 24 October 2018 at 19:29
- Dawn Holben said...
Sue this is absolutely gorgeous, just love the robins.
I am so pleased to be getting the emails again as for some reason i just stopped getting them.
- 24 October 2018 at 23:24
Lovely card Sue, it is getting to be that time of year!
- 25 October 2018 at 02:58
- DeCor said...
Beautiful card Sue. I adore your cute Robins.
- 26 October 2018 at 17:55


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That's Richard Wagner, the 19th Century musical composer, principally of opera. Last night, WFMT, the Chicago-based public radio station, aired a re-broadcast of a concert given by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, conducted by its current director, Leon Botstein, who also provided some explanatory comments. Chief among these were comments about Richard Wagner and
Decades ago Zubin Mehta, formerly the Director of the New York Philharmonic, and much more, served as the Director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1981 he programmed a Wagner piece to be performed in concert. Well, the response was plutonic – Israelis shouted and stormed out of the concert hall; Holocaust survivors were aghast. In response, and by way of apology, Mehta was offered the Directorship of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra for life, which he accepted.
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My father is German (and hated Wagner); my maternal Oma (grandmother; Slovak born and raised in
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The fact is Richard Wagner is rejected by the Jewish community because he was a screaming Jew-hater. He made no bones about his disdain for Yiddin. So vehement were his vocal and literary outpourings of Jew-bashing that his close friend and confident, the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, felt the compulsion to terminate his association with the composer. Nietzsche wrote a 'Turinese Letter' titled The Case of Wagner – an essay in which Nietzsche labels Wagner as 'one of my sicknesses'. Nietzsche was openly critical of Wagner's vitriol against Jews. According to those in the know, Nietzsche was not a Jew-hater – he was purported to have written, according to one account, that all anti-Semites should be shot.
And the Nazis? All of us know about those people. Not only did they conquer and murder galore, but took and did as they pleased. This included absconding with any music and philosophy that suited their whim, including the works of Wagner, and Nietzsche, and Franz Joseph Haydn, and Gd-knows who else.
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"…Recent conversations between Saudi Arabia and China have dealt with lifting the dollar off oil and replacing it with China' national currency, the yuan. This motion directly threatens the petrodollar influence on the world and could
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Down to earth, another example is that, according to Gulf Business' Dec 13 report, a Saudi firm "has signed a deal to ship thousands of tonnes of shrimp to China … Bloomberg reports that export of the frozen crustacean have totaled more than 6,000 tonnes since last week … The kingdom's shrimp exports to China, the world's largest consumer of the sea creature, are expected to exceed 30,000 tonnes by the end of the year …"
Furthermore, what is diplomatically important is that Saudi and China have jointly found a common enemy — Canada. Canada's Global News said on Dec 14 that "First …Trump attacked Canada on trade. Then Saudi Arabia punished it for speaking up for human rights. Now China has the country in its cross-hairs …" While the Jamal Khashoggi issue was being stir fried by Washington, Reuters reported from the G20 forum in Argentina on Dec 1 that "… China firmly supports Riyadh in its drive for economic diversification and social reform, President Xi Jinping told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …"
Therefore, it is not a surprise to this: "Pompeo warns Senate not to push Saudi Arabia into China's arms …" as reported by Washington Examiner on Dec 24.
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Secondly, whatever the items are (petrodollar or oil or shrimp or anything else), all Saudi-China deals will improve these two nations' relation but no deal whatsoever can let China be influential in the Middle East. Occasionally, Beijing may act as mediator, or act to balance out some dynamics. However, the Middle East belongs to the regional powers in the Middle East. The Middle East was, is, and will continue to be a civilization fundamentally different from the West and also from East Asia. The nations there will work out a way of their own to live their life peacefully.
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Thankfully, immigration reform is progressing in Congress. There are 12 million undocumented immigrants in the United States who have made invaluable contributions to our culture and economy and deserve the basic rights and dignity that citizenship provides.
Yet some nasty provisions stand out in the compromise Senate legislation - prioritizing highly-skilled English speaking immigrants over working class immigrants and people of color whose families are already here, and blocking the opportunity of citizenship for future "guestworkers", continuing the two-tiered system of discrimination and exploitation that currently exists. Instead, if we examined the root causes of migration, we might actually help - rather than punish - immigrants.
And here "root" cause is not just a metaphor. The seeds of the immigration dynamics we now face are planted on the U.S. side of the border, the kernel of which is corn. Corn is what causes migration and corn is the only way the injustices of immigration, on both sides of the border, will ever be solved.
As the birth nation of just over half of the undocumented immigrants in the United States, Mexico provides a good example. Although agriculture is less than 5% of Mexico's gross domestic product, more than a quarter of Mexican's still make their living as farmers. And most of the poorest of those farmers grow corn. Over 60% of Mexico's cultivated land is planted with corn, most of which are small family plots. In all, 18 million Mexicans, including farmers and their families, rely on corn for their livelihood.
Enter NAFTA in 1994, which opened the U.S.-Mexico border to trade. It's worth noting that before the wealthy nations in the European Union like France and German expanded trade with poorer nations like Portugal and Greece, the wealthier countries first transferred huge sums of money to the poorer nations, to build their infrastructure and help get them to the equal footing necessary for trade to work. Not so with Mexico. The United States (1990 GDP: $23,130 - a.k.a. Goliath) became "equal trading partners" with Mexico (1990 GDP: $6,090 - a.k.a. David).
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On top of that, corn production in the United States is heavily subsidized. Under the farm bill, which is up for reauthorization this year, we taxpayers give over $25 billion each year mainly to large, industrial corporate farms. And the more corn the factory farms produce, the more money they make. That means there are big corporations with mounds of corn on their hands that they can sell for cheap because they've already made plenty off the subsidies. Cheap corporate corn floods the Mexican market, drowning local producers.
So what's the result? Imported corn now dominates the Mexican market. For instance, in Mexico - the birthplace of corn - one-out-of-three tortillas is now made with imported maize. An estimated two million family farmers who can't compete with subsidized U.S. corn have been driven from their land. They now have to buy imported corn to feed their families but don't have the income to afford it. Meanwhile, American politicians following the instructions of corporate farm lobbyists start pushing ethanol. Even though the "alternative" fuel actually wastes more energy than it produces, it's made from corn so agribusiness loves it. The new demand for corn drives up prices. And so the price of a tortilla in Mexico has risen 279% since NAFTA. The overall effect impacts not only farmers but all Mexicans, especially the poor. Since NAFTA, poverty in Mexico has increased. As of 2001, over 80% of people in rural Mexico were living in poverty.
So is it any wonder that as more and more U.S. corn flows to Mexico, more and more Mexicans cross the border to the U.S.? And corn is just the beginning. Migration around the world is the direct result of U.S. policies and actions. As immigrant rights leaders in England often chant, "We're here because you were there." Exactly.
Improving immigration policy in the United States is an important start and hopefully the legislation that comes out of Congress will be far kinder towards immigrants than the current draft. But in addition, American farmers and factory workers who have also been devastated by U.S. economic policies must join with immigrant rights leaders to repeal NAFTA and other disastrous trade agreements and remove bloated corporate subsidies from the farm bill. And, as military occupation of Iraq goes hand-in-hand with economic occupation of the global south, the United States must start spending far more money on foreign aid and assistance than border enforcement and war. Maybe then we could start producing an abundance of fairness and justice on both sides of the border, rather than broken families, ravaged communities and corn.
Sally Kohn is director of the New York-based Movement Vision Project, working with grassroots organizations across the United States to advance our shared values of family, community and humanity. She has interviewed progressive leaders across the country on their vision for the future.


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MILLBROOK, NY, June 28th – Mayor Rod Brown and a group of concerned local citizens today announced the formation of a Thorne Building Planning Committee tasked with developing a proposal that would transfer the Thorne Memorial Building, a dominant architectural feature of the Village, to a new non-profit corporation for use as a community center.
The members of the Thorne Building Planning Committee were appointed by the Board of the 501c3, a non-profit entity called The Thorne Building Community Center. The TBCC was funded by a grant of $100,000 from The Millbrook Tribute Garden.
The workshops were stimulated by concern among some residents about the cost to the Village of maintaining the three-story former school building (which is owned by the Village and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996), and a desire by others to see the building renovated and put to a good community use.
The committee will be tasked with developing a plan for a) the best uses of the building for the greater Millbrook community, b) the costs of renovation to meet those uses, and c) fundraising to support the renovation and operation of the facility.
The committee includes local arts groups, businesses, educators, senior citizens, clergy, philanthropic organizations, elected officials from the Village of Millbrook, and elected officials from the Town of Washington. It will be chaired by Charles E. Pierce Jr., formerly director of the Morgan Library and Museum, in New York City, and a long-time area resident.
Members of the Planning Committee include:
Robert Audia
Rona Boyer
Matthew Calkins
Roderick Ciferri
Thom Fiet
Ann Gifford
Robert Knapp
Charlie Pierce
Patsy Pollack
Joseph Rochfort
Grace Rosa
Betsy Shequine
Sarah Stack
George Whalen
It is anticipated that the effort will take approximately 6 months, at which time the committee will present its findings to the Millbrook Village Board of Trustees. At that time the board will consider whether to transfer the building to the new 501c3 for the purposes outlined in the plan or to pursue some other direction for the facility.
"Many people have good ideas about potential uses for the Thorne Building, and we are committed to conducting a very public process that will include open community meetings so that everyone's ideas can be heard," said Chairman Pierce.
"We also are committed to building an enduring community asset, so we will engage consultants to help us understand what the community's needs are going to be over the next several decades and then design our programs to satisfy those needs," he said.
Mayor Brown commended the effort, but made it clear that the Village will keep an open mind about the future use of the building.
"I applaud this effort because it would get the Thorne Building out of the Village cost structure and could create a valuable public good," said the Mayor. "However, at the Village we will need to keep an open mind about whatever other alternatives may present themselves and then weigh the costs and benefits of each alternative."
The Thorne Memorial Building is a three story, Beaux-Arts style, former school building that was built and donated to the Village of Millbrook by the Thorne family in 1895. It served as the Village's public high school until 1962, served various other community uses from 1962 until the mid-1990s, and has been used sporadically for special events since that time.


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Paul McCartney has joined Johnny Depp in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" in an unspecified role.
McCartney will appear in an extra scene that's been added by directors Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg and producer Jerry Bruckheimer following the completion of principal photography.
The musician is the key component of the scene, a Disney spokesman said. No further details have been released.
"Dead Man Tell No Tales" is the fifth installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa and Javier Bardem as Captain Salazar. Brenton Thwaites and Kaya Scodelario play new characters, and Orlando Bloom returns as Will Turner.
The film will be released May 26, 2017.
Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones appeared in 2011's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" as Captain Teague, Sparrow's father.
McCartney's most famous film appearances came in the two Beatles movies — 1964's "A Hard day's Night" and 1965's "Help!" He also starred with Ringo Starr in 1984's "Give My Regards to Broad Street."
The news was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.


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These days it is common place to see toddlers running around with a cell phone playing games, listening to music and watching movies. The touch screen makes it so easy for them to operate they often use the devices even before they can talk. But what age is it appropriate to get a child a cell phone? There are a variety of factors to consider when thinking about buying your child a cell phone.
It's About Maturity Not Age
Maturity varies from child to child. That means there is no specific age benchmark that will tell you your child is ready for a phone. A more accurate way to asses is whether or not your child has the maturity to handle a cell phone. Most kids get their first phone between the ages of 12 and 13, but there are many kids as young as 8 and 9 that can responsibly handle a cell phone. Will your child be able to keep track of the phone without losing it? Will she constantly be texting friends and playing games? These are all questions to ask yourself before committing to an added expense to your monthly budget.
Talk About It
Give your child the opportunity to have an open discussion about having their own cell phone. Ask them what they would use the phone for, whether or not they would like to contribute to the cost, and whether or not they could handle the responsibility. If you feel your child is ready, let them help establish guidelines about appropriate usage and the type of phone.
Cell Phones are a Privilege – Not a Right
Tell your child that having a cell phone is a reflection of their responsibility and ability to properly use one. Even if all of their friends have one, it is not a right, so make sure your child does not take it for granted. The best way to help your child appreciate a phone is by having them contribute towards the bill by paying or doing chores around the house.
Keep it Simple
You wouldn't give your child a brand new Ferrari as their first car, so why would you give them a state of the art smart phone that costs hundreds of dollars. Most cell phone companies have simple phones that allow for calling only. You could also purchase a model that allows for talk and text, but no internet. If they can handle it, then you could upgrade to a more advanced phone with a few more bells and whistles.
Do a Trial Run
Instead of locking yourself into a two-year cell phone commitment, try using a prepaid phone with no contract. If it doesn't work out, you're only out a little bit of money and can always deactivate the phone.
So what do you think is a good age to let a child have a cell phone?


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About Huckabee's 'second look'...
As Jonathan Martin points out via Twitter, the floating of Mike Huckabee's name as a potential second-look candidate on the conservative right came a day before he's set to play host on his TV show on Fox News to Mitt Romney.
It also came as an opening seems to be existing again in Iowa for Romney.
Huckabee, despite having a steady following in Iowa, has not remained a large part of the political conversation after dropping out of the race during his window earlier.


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Well before the NCAA declared March to be a mad month, this little guy pictured on the right was out in the fields cavorting with his friends, celebrating in their own crazy way (thus the expression "mad as a March hare").
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CHICAGO - Just two fan bases in the country still have a team to root for on the field in 2017.
For the other 30 teams, the focus has already turned to the spring.
That's especially true since this week is the annual Senior Bowl - a chance for the best four-year college football players to show off to the pro scouts.
Oddly enough, the Chicago Bears coaches will work with the North team since they finished with the third-worst record in the league and didn't change over their staff.
Joan Niesen of Sports Illustrated joined Sports Feed on Tuesday to discuss that along with the Super Bowl LI match-up between the Falcons and the Patriots.
To hear Joan's discussion with Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman, click on the video above or below.


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Part of CAPOD's remit involves academic quality monitoring and review. Annual Academic Monitoring (AAM) is a crucial element of the University's procedures for quality assuring and enhancing learning and teaching. Schools reflect on and evaluate their learning and teaching experiences via:
- A short report at the end of the academic year outlining what is a) going well,
b) new/innovative and c) a potential problem area. As of AY 2012/13, Schools also note actions taken forward as a result of the previous year's AAM process.
- A discussion with the Academic Monitoring Group (AMG) in September on a 3-year cycle, which is attended by the Head of School, Director of Teaching (DoT) and School President. The meetings provide an opportunity to explore areas of good (and potentially transferrable) practice, and any problem areas and possible actions to address these.
- A dissemination event held each October, which showcases a selection of positive and interesting themes/initiatives emerging from the reports.
In the past, outcomes from the AAM process were shared via an overview report circulated to Schools by email. In AY 2012/13, the dissemination event was introduced to provide a much more interactive opportunity for DoTs and a colleague to network, share ideas, learn about good practice across the University, and to consider areas for further development within their own School and possible approaches through discussion with other participants.
Feedback from the Learning and Teaching Committee was very positive. DoTs found the event beneficial and were in agreement that it should become a regular fixture within the AAM process. Specific examples of the impact generated from last year's event include:
- The appointment of an individual to oversee Alumni relations and exploration of opportunities for bringing alumni back into the School to contribute to teaching and employability opportunities
- Assessment of the external placement year was modified in light of discussions within the group, addressing concerns regarding the confidentiality of work conducted by students
- Issues regarding student visas for placements overseas were discussed and the difficulties identified were raised with Collaborations and Study Abroad to minimise potential problems
- Information about staff research interests will feature in talks and presentations during Orientation Week in September 2013 to help spread the word from the outset regarding the research-led nature of our teaching and the fact that we are a leading research institution.


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A pesky alien shellfish that wreaks havoc on waterways is getting closer and closer to Baltimore's drinking water reservoirs. Zebra mussels, stowaways from Russia, were found last spring in Hyde's Quarry in Westminster, Maryland.
"Baltimore's Department of Public Works has been ever-vigilant about keeping these invaders out, but this was way too close for comfort," said Clark Howells, Watershed Section manager for Baltimore DPW.


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The majesty of the Olympic Winter games. The pagentry of goodwill and competition amidst the snowcapped monuments of God's Cathedral. Elsewhere, at the C. Montgomery Burns International Games, people are carreening down the slopes and slamming into the Sno-Cone cart. Yes, Monty Burns has brought the thrills of multi-nation winter sports to Springfield to prove himself the finest snow sportsman in the world--but alas, without the stone-cold snowboarding of one Bart Simpson, he may just suffer the bitter agony of defeat. As the old saying goes; the winter makes for strange shred fellows.
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Did you just hear that? Right there, that dull, high-pitched hum traveling through the air? That's the sound of millions of trolls and misogynistic twits losing their mind and wilted pride over the fact that, after months of rumors, a woman has been cast in the titular role in Doctor Who. They will have their "revenge" on Twitter and message boards across the great white web over the next few weeks and especially when the show returns after the beloved Holiday Special but for now, this is excellent news.
Jodie Whittaker, who you likely know best from the BBC's Broadchurch, Black Mirror, and her role opposite John Boyega in Attack the Block, has been chosen as the 13th doctor in the series. Many had wondered if Hayley Atwell, she of Agent Carter and the first two Captain America movies, or possibly Fleabag breakout star Phoebe Waller Bridge might take the role, but Whittaker has won out, possibly because of the sheer amount of work that Atwell and Bridge seemed to have on their plates currently.
Whittaker will be following in the footsteps of the great Peter Capaldi, who has done fantastic work in the title role, rivaling the likes of David Tennant and Chris Eccleston in his portrayal. And in a new teaser for the new season, which you can take a look at below, she seems right at home in the wilds of the show's infinite, unpredictable universes, though the teaser is mostly just to introduce us to the first female Doctor.
Most importantly, Whittaker knows how to handle jokes and drama with equal aplomb. She played the straight woman against the alien-fighting teens of Attack the Block and remained one of the film's (many) standouts, and her episode of Black Mirror, "The Entire History of You," is regarded by many to be one of the dark series' best episodes, even if this writer happens to disagree on that point. Her work on the whole shows versatility and natural grace, which are crucial elements to what makes the title character of the BBC program so resilient, even between the casting changes. We'll have a bit of a wait before we find out just what kind of character Whittaker will chisel out of the 13th doctor, but for now, it's a major step in the right direction just having Whittaker in the role. Fingers crossed, fans.
Here's the first teaser for the 13th doctor:
Meet the Thirteenth Doctor #DoctorWho #Doctor13 pic.twitter.com/txHGz9tJEe
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By Matthew E. Milliken
July 3, 2013
There's only one big problem with Man of Steel, director Zack Snyder's new reboot of the Superman franchise: It's just not very fun.
While this isn't exactly a fatal flaw, it is a serious misstep. Yes, the film features many expected components of a comic book movie. The hero in the requisite form-fitting outfit flies and fights villains and ultimately prevails. But while the exercise is visually impressive, there simply aren't many smiles to be had. This movie, which cries out for light touches, is dark and brooding and intense.
Snyder, who helmed and/or wrote 300, Watchmen and Sucker Punch, conspires with cinematographer Amir Mokri to drain most of the primary colors from the visual palette. Superman's formerly bright-blue costume has been dulled to a steely hue; its bright-red highlights have darkened to crimson and been exiled to the hero's cape.
Man of Steel was written by David Goyer and Christopher Nolan, the director-writer behind the most recent Batman movie trilogy and Inception. The trappings they layer on DC Comics' Superman franchise are just as off-kilter as the tone they take. An extended opening sequence on the doomed planet Krypton and the multiple spaceships shooting around Earth in the film's middle and late portions lend Man of Steel a bafflingly heavy concealing layer of science fiction that nearly masks the franchise's comic book origins.
The movie's plotline is fairly interesting, if a bit — wait for it — dark. Superman's father sends his newborn infant son to Earth. There, he's adopted by a Kansas couple, the Kents, who try to develop the youngster's moral fiber while discouraging him from showing any signs of his astounding strength and endurance.
Clark Kent, né Kal-El, is a 33-year-old drifter when he discovers an ancient Kryptonian scout ship that projects a computer recreation of his father that has evidently been lying dormant in an alien thumb drive that accompanied the infant on his flight from Krypton. (Fortunately, this gadget is compatible with the 18,000-year-old starship, and Superman is able to find the right slot in which to put it.) Jor-El explains Kal-El's heritage and leads him to a closet containing a not-quite-iconic standard-issue Kryptonian exploration suit.
Coincidentally, mere screen minutes after these revelations, a Kryptonian starship arrives and broadcasts a message saying that its crew seeks Kal-El. Aboard is General Zod, who survived his world's destruction thanks to having been banished to a cosmic prison for having staged a violent coup. He wants Superman to surrender a genetic "codex" stolen by Jor-El; he also wants to transform Earth into a facsimile of Krypton, which would have fatal effects for native Terrans. Naturally, Ground Zero for Zod's plan is downtown Metropolis, which takes a beating in the climactic battles.
We're so used to seeing Superman depicted as a saint in satin tights that it's fascinating to see Nolan, Snyder and Goyer develop a child of two worlds who does not fully belong to either one. By the end of Man of Steel, Kal-El has moved closer to being, but has not yet entirely become, the iconic beacon of morality familiar from Superman's earlier incarnations.
It should be fascinating to see what direction the creative team takes its not entirely saintly Superman in the inevitable sequel. But sadly, this approach does not really pay off in this film. One issue is that this may simply turn out to be the wrong tack for the franchise. Another problem is that the movie only bothers to develop characters for the protagonist and antagonist; everyone else is cardboard thin.
And even the superhero and Lois Lane can barely muster a few scraps of snappy banter. The dialogue between Superman and Zod is mainly forgettable. One of the film's signature lines, "A good death is its own reward," is exchanged between two minor characters: an American colonel and Zod's deputy, a female warrior called Faora-Ul.
Henry Cavill projects the right combination of strength, vulnerability and puzzlement as the eponymous character, while Amy Adams is adequate as Lois Lane, a character who comes off as surprisingly passive. Michael Shannon is menacing as Zod, and Russell Crowe also puts in a nice turn as Jor-El.
It would be wrong to say that Man of Steel has feet of clay, but it wouldn't be right to say that this reboot soars. The best way to describe the film is this: It lays an interesting foundation for the franchise.


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Quite similar to the 2006 UIGEA to 2011 Black Friday time period, it seems as though even some of the smartest people around are quite happy to stick their heads in the sand even though from a logical, rational, captain hindsight saw this coming a long ways a way type of world view where you remove your invincibility goggles, it is abundantly clear that the status quo is unsustainable. I don't know if it's ideological apathy or just plain laziness (the term blissful ignorance comes to mind), but too many people are happy to carry on business as usual in a dysfunctional system that will inevitably crush them by design as long as the system isn't in active free fall around them. Those that can see it plain as day and try to warn us only to be frustrated beyond belief as if trying to explain the concept of gravity to people who think the world is flat are ridiculed as Chicken Little's.
If I had to pigeon hole myself into one socio-economic mindset, I'd have to go with consequentialist libertarian -- the notion that having liberty leads to results like prosperity, efficiency and peace. This is why I identify so much with his platform. If you're an American reading this blog (or an international reader looking for solid, ie. "radical" sustainable policies), definitely check out Paul's campaign website and his stance on a number of important issues.
A small sampling of his platform, most of which I agree with:
- Repeal ObamaCare and end its unconstitutional mandate that all Americans must carry only government-approved health insurance or answer to the IRS.
- Stop the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from interfering with Americans' knowledge of and access to dietary supplements and alternative treatments.
- Vetoing any unbalanced budget Congress sends to his desk.
- Avoid long and expensive land wars that bankrupt our country by using constitutional means to capture or kill terrorist leaders who helped attack the U.S. and continue to plot further attacks.
- Guarantee our intelligence community's efforts are directed toward legitimate threats and not spying on innocent Americans through unconstitutional power grabs like the Patriot Act.
- Follow the Constitution by asking Congress to declare war before one is waged.
- Stop taking money from the middle class and the poor to give to rich dictators through foreign aid.
- Ron Paul believes no nation can remain free when the state has greater influence over the knowledge and values transmitted to children than the family does. Returning control of education to parents and teachers on the local level is the centerpiece of Ron Paul's education agenda.
- Fighting to fully audit (and then end) the Federal Reserve System, which has enabled the over 95% reduction of what our dollar can buy and continues to create money out of thin air to finance future debt.
- Opposing all unfunded mandates and unnecessary regulations on small businesses and entrepreneurs.


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Kamakana Children's Playground at Harold Higashihara Park (Kona, Hawaii)
Kamakana Playground at Harold Higashihara Park on The Big Island is known as one of the best play spaces in Hawaii. Want to scale a life-size whale? Look no further than Kamakana Playground. The grounds also offer a Kona Sugar Company 1897 model train, a replica of a Polynesian sailing ship for climbing and tunneling, wooden turrets for climbing, a drawbridge and ring toss games, as well as a separate play area sized for little kids, ages 2 to 5. And for brain play, check out the chess tables with boards built into the rock.
Take note that the Kamakana Playground is currently closed for renovations. Not only will the park be renovated for wear and tear and to bring it into compliance with ADA standards, but look for a 20-foot zip line when it reopens.


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This isn't MY drawing (shame).
But it's SO cool I wanted to add it my BLOG. It makes me want to try to do some more STOP frame animations.
Actually I haven't done any yet - maybe I"ll have to try and do one now? I have a bit of free time.
Watch this space!


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Small Bead Rack, 6 inch rods
This Small Bead Rack is designed for potters, jewelers and glass artists. It is ideal for smaller kilns or if you are limited with space. This rack allows you to easily glaze fire beads, pendants, buttons, etc. - without the worry of them sticking to your kiln shelf. The entire rack gets placed in the kiln with your glazed pieces on it.
This rack is made from two durable cast stoneware supports with four 6" long nichrome wires. The wires rest on grooves in the rack, so they can be easily rearranged to accommodate different size pieces. The wires are heavy gauge metal and can withstand multiple firings.
The Small Bead Rack measures approximately 2" in height. Maximum firing temperature is Cone 10 (2345 F).