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A Letter from the Pastor
A Letter from the ArchBishop
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How do I Give Feedback on What's Been Proposed?
A Visual Timeline
The History of Holy Trinity Parish
5 Key Areas of Consideration
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND A FEEDBACK SESSION
Solemnity of All Saints
Dear Holy Trinity Parish Family,
By now you will have heard the announcement from Archbishop Dunn that our parish is moving into a time of soliciting feedback regarding the proposal to close Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Elizabeth Seton churches. On this webpage you will find the process of how to engage in these feedback sessions. You will also note that prayer, communication, formation, and pastoral care are all important aspects of this process, and we are addressing each of them. My hope is that you will know what to expect over the next few months upon reading this information.
Our parish, existing both as three separate parishes, and now as one, has experienced many peaks and valleys through the years. We have a proud history of working through struggles and accomplishing great things. Most recently, we have responded to the COVID pandemic with resourcefulness, innovation, and most importantly reliance on the Holy Spirit. I have seen our people step up and work together from day one. While I leave the outcome of this new process in the hands of the Lord, and I invite you to do likewise, at the same time I invite you to participate in the feedback process with charity and honesty.
What I know with certainty is that the Lord is calling us to fulfill the mission He has entrusted to His Church, here at Holy Trinity parish. That mission is unchanging, even as the world turns. The Archdiocese has asked us to re-evaluate our pastoral plans, our finances, and even our buildings in light of that mission, in much the same way that Pope Francis has asked the whole Church to re-evaluate its "times and schedules, languages and structures [to] be suitably channeled for the evangelization of today's world."(EG, 27) While any choice of methods to accomplish our mission in our time will remain imperfect, it's incumbent upon us to discern an appropriate response, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
We want to be a community of Spirit-filled evangelizers, bringing the Gospel to those who have not heard it. We want to alleviate the physical, spiritual, and emotional burdens of those we encounter as we do so. We want to be united in purpose and vision, offering a true experience of community and love, strengthened by the witness, the presence, and the love of our brothers and sisters in Christ. We want to do all these things in and through Christ Jesus who is our Lord and God, and whose Holy Spirit enables us to live our lives for Him, to the glory of our Father in heaven. We want this not just for ourselves, but for our children, our grandchildren, our neighbours and friends, and for the generations to come that we will never meet on this earth, but hope to meet one day in heaven, saints among the Saints.
On this Solemnity of All Saints, we entrust our parish to that great cloud of witnesses who have run the race and won the prize. We ask the intercession in a particular way of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Elizabeth Seton, and Saint John Vianney. May their prayers sustain us in this time.
Fr. Bryan
Copies of the letter and handout from Archbishop Dunn below were available for pick up on the way out of Mass on October 31/November 1.
To the faithful of Holy Trinity Parish,
As part of our effort to create new parishes, Archbishop Mancini and I asked each parish to conduct a review of their current and future resources needed for missionary renewal. In February of this year, Fr. Bryan wrote to Archbishop Mancini, after careful consultation with the Pastoral Council, Finance Council, and Leadership Team, to propose exploring the closure of Saint Elizabeth Seton Church and Saint Francis Assisi Church. A brief summary of this proposal is attached.
This proposal was not considered or made lightly. It came as a result of extensive study and discernment by the leadership of Holy Trinity Parish assisted by a working group, comprising members of each church community, that was struck by the Pastoral Council specifically to explore this matter.
The letter outlined several significant concerns that had prompted this discernment:
A need for greater parish unity
Declining attendance
Significant (and costly) repairs and capital projects needed for all three sites
Financial concerns, including a 2019 deficit of $74,143
This proposal was a forward-looking one – the desire was not just "to save money" but also included the need to reach out more fully and more effectively to the community—in order to live out your parish mission of making and equipping disciples who joyfully go and invite others to Jesus.
Archbishop Mancini and I reviewed the proposal. We consulted with the archdiocesan executive team, the Council of Priests, and the Finance Committee. We found that the proposal has merit, and recommend a second phase of discernment. This period will be an opportunity for the entire community to consider and provide feedback on the proposal. This will happen through a number of facilitated small group gatherings, the content of which will be duly collated and submitted to Archbishop Mancini and me by the parish.
I understand this is a difficult announcement for anyone to read, and that the discernment ahead may not be easy or quick. I also believe, however, that it will be necessary – and ultimately fruitful – in helping Holy Trinity Parish become a community of missionary disciples, and a community that truly does "joyfully go."
I would like to reassure the entire community that no decision to close any churches has been made. What has been decided is that this conversation is worth having, and that you must all be a part of it. Please know that you have my support, my commitment to be present and involved, and my prayers throughout this process.
Sincerely in Christ,
+BJD
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
January 2019: Transition Team formed to look at bringing the former parishes of Saint John Vianney, Saint Elizabeth Seton, and Saint Francis of Assisi together as Holy Trinity Parish. In the process of drafting five-year plan and assessing current situation at the three parishes, Transition Team discovered significant (costly) building repairs needed.
September 2019: Working Group, with members from all three churches, formed to prepare proposals for how to best move forward with regards to buildings and daunting repair costs
November 2019: Pastoral Council hosts Communication Series, sharing details about Holy Trinity's five-year plan, finances, and state of the buildings
January 2020: Holy Trinity Parish established by canonical decree
February 2020: Working Group presents six proposals to Parish Pastoral Council to address concerns about the future of Holy Trinity.
These concerns included:
Need for greater parish unity
48% decline in attendance in the past ten years
Mass attendance that did not proportionately reflect those living within the greater community of Sackville-Mount Uniacke-Beaverbank
Building repairs and capital projects with a combined estimate of $500,000 – 1.5M
2019 deficit of $74, 143
Three proposals had been considered but deemed not viable, and three were possible ways forward. Pastoral Council, after a process of discernment, voted to keep Saint John Vianney Church open, to close Saint Elizabeth Seton Church, and to close Saint Francis of Assisi Church.
February 2020 – Pastoral Council sent Archbishop Mancini the results of their preliminary discernment, and their recommendation that he close Saint Elizabeth Seton Church and Saint Francis of Assisi Church
July 2020 – Parish leadership was informed that, after consulting with the archdiocesan Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Council of Priests, Archbishops Dunn and Mancini found the proposal had merit. This launched a second phase of discernment, inviting the parish to submit an action plan for soliciting community feedback on the proposal.
Parish leadership has completed a process of discernment and submitted a proposal to Archbishops Mancini and Dunn to close two church buildings. This proposal has not been approved or passed; it has been shown to merit further study and discernment.
The next phase is to gather feedback on the proposal from the entire parish. A six-to-eight-week consultation period will invite all parishioners to submit their thoughts, concerns, and questions. A series of facilitated small-group sessions will bring parishioners together to discuss the proposal and offer their feedback. All feedback will be collated and submitted to me for my final decision.
How Do I Give Feedback
on What's Been Proposed?
Over the next six to eight weeks, we will be hosting feedback sessions for small groups. Several parish leaders have stepped forward to be trained to facilitate these sessions to record and collect all the feedback which will then go into a report for the Archdiocese. Please click here or on the button below to fill out a Google Form to sign up to attend a feedback session. As there are many restrictions in place due to the pandemic, the majority of these sessions will be held over Zoom to protect all involved. We will hold a few in-person sessions for those who do not have internet access. We will collect names and contact information and then will work with facilitators to schedule the sessions. Sessions will begin the week of November 9th.
click here to fill out a google form to sign up to attend a feedback session
Who made this decision? The Pastoral Council proposed the closure of two church buildings to the Archbishop. He will make a final decision.
Is this proposed closing of the churches related to COVID-19? This proposal was made before the global pandemic. COVID-19 was not a factor in the proposal.
Why wasn't I asked for input? Parishioners were asked to attend a three part series on our Pastoral Plan one year ago. During the Communication Series the state of our finances and buildings were raised and the floor was opened for questions. Representatives from each church were on the working group who presented options for the Pastoral Council. People were invited to attend those three sessions in person or online as they were live-streamed on YouTube.
I'm against this proposal. Why should I bother signing up for a feedback session if a decision has been made already? While the proposal has been found to have merit, a decision has in fact not been made yet. Feedback sessions can help surface concerns that have not previously been raised, and allow you to voice where you stand.
I'm in favour of this proposal, is it necessary for me to give my feedback? Yes, absolutely! We want to collect all the feedback on this proposal. These sessions can help surface reasons for adopting this proposal that have not previously been raised, and allow you to voice where you stand. So please do sign up to attend a feedback session and share.
Are we the only parish proposing building closures? As part of New Parishes, Stronger Together, Archbishops Mancini and Dunn asked every parish to conduct a review of their current and future resources needed for missionary renewal. So all parishes of our diocese are undergoing a process of resource inventory.
What about people who don't want to be part of a large parish? We recognize that many people's experience of Church at Holy Trinity has been tied to a unique church building and unique Church community which is smaller than the whole body of our parish membership. Bringing the dynamism and character of these communities under a common church roof does present both challenges and opportunities, and our parish is working to ensure that all who come through our doors are able to find authentic Christian community in groups large and small.
What happens to my ministry if the proposal is accepted? We believe that ministry is a part of discipleship! We also believe that we have all been given gifts and are called to use those gifts to build up the Kingdom of God. We hope and expect parishioners will continue to serve in ministries going forward. "In our new parishes, we have all the talents and gifts we require and we require all the gifts and talents we have, to become centres of spiritual and pastoral care; to become worshipping and prayerful communities of communities with dedicated disciples ready to be effective witnesses of the truth that Jesus Christ is the hope and light of the world." (Archbishop Mancini, Becoming Stronger Together letter, January 2020.)
Is the proposal related to the recent class action lawsuit against the Archdiocese? No. Parishes were restructured to increase our ability to live the mission Christ called us to: spread the Good News and make disciples. Our culture, demographics, and realities of the world have taken their toll on our communities of faith in Halifax-Yarmouth. To have healthy, viable, growing communities of faith, we need to change how we live and act as members of the Church and how we respond to the world in which the Church finds herself.
How can I give my input? Whatever your thoughts and feelings are, please sign up for a feedback session.
Does the proposal mean my church is closing? The Archbishop has not made his final decision. This will come after the feedback sessions are complete and a report is submitted to the Archbishop.
Why don't we just build a new building instead of choosing one of the existing buildings over another? The option to purchase land and build was considered but not deemed financially feasible.
Brief Video on the History of
Holy Trinity Parish
Click here for another video from the same series entitled, Hope for the Future and click here for a video highlighting the parish history of music and drama.
Five Key Areas of Consideration
The goal of this process is to solicit feedback from our parishioners on the proposal and its implications. This will aid the bishop in making a decision regarding the proposal once this process is complete. Care will be taken to receive reasons for and against the proposal itself, but also to ask the question, how would/does this proposal impact you personally?
Consultations will take place for 6-8 weeks beginning Monday, November 9th. They should be finished by Christmas at the latest. They will take place by church site. Consults will be around one hour in length, and will be held primarily over Zoom. Provision will be made for in-person meetings for those who cannot use Zoom, so long as we are compliant with provincial and diocesan regulations in force due to COVID. Group size will be 9 windows consisting of 7 households and 2 facilitators for Zoom meetings., and 10 parishioners plus 2 facilitators for in-person meetings.
To sign up for a feedback session click here to fill out a brief Google form. Recognizing that not everyone has access to a computer, or feels at ease navigating the internet with one, it will be possible to contact the parish office in order to sign-up for an in-person session. Sessions will be recorded to ensure we capture all that parishioners share with us. Sign-up will began on November 1st and will continue through to the end of the 6-8 week feedback period.
If you are taking part in a Zoom meeting, you will receive a form to fill out beforehand.
The structure of the meeting itself will be as follows:
Welcome, introductions, opening prayer
Opportunity to share reasons for the proposal (pros)
Opportunity to share reasons against the proposal (cons)
Opportunity to share how the proposal impacts you personally
Brief Sharing of Next Steps
These feedback sessions will be run by two trained facilitators who will guide you through the process. They are there to listen, facilitate, and receive feedback. It may arise that you have questions about a variety of topics. These facilitation sessions are not Q&A sessions. Please find a FAQ section below.
The following people are facilitators:
Kim Pickup (Pastoral Council)
Colleen Owen (Pastoral Council)
Stephen McDonald (Finance Council)
Cecelia MacLellan (Finance Council)
Deacon Art Mitchell (Clergy)
Kate Pinto (Staff)
Kate Robinson (Staff)
Steve O'Quinn (Pastoral Council)
Alex Craven (Staff)
Deacon Rod Rowlands (Clergy)
Greg MacIntosh (Pastoral Council)
Stephen Melanson (Digital Ministry)
Steve Owen (Confirmation Preparation, In formation for the diaconate)
Debbie Brown (Care and Companionship, Engagement Team)
Terry Toner (Music Ministry)
John Stevens (Archdiocese)
Elizabeth Craig (Archdiocese)
The facilitation team was commissioned by Archbishop Dunn at the 9am Mass on November 1st.
The parish staff and clergy are committed to prayer and fasting specifically for the parish and this process for the duration of the feedback period. The staff and clergy have already been meeting at 9am on Tuesdays to pray together and intercede for our parish. As part of this prayer effort we are going to pray a Novena to Saint Joseph, patron of the Universal Church and of Canada. We are also praying a Memorare each day.
For their part, the Archdiocesan office for Pastoral Life and the New Evangelization will be holding a Friday Holy Hour to pray for all the parishes, and for our feedback process specifically.
We invite you to join the staff and clergy by setting aside a regular time each day to pray for our parish, and if you can, a slightly longer time each week. We invite you also to fast for our parish.
Regardless of where our feelings and thoughts might lie at this time, we have great need of uniting ourselves to Our Lord, and of asking the intercession of Mary, and all the saints. In particular, we want to ask the intercession of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Elizabeth Seton, and Saint John Vianney.
We will be holding two nights of Adoration and Worship, scheduled for November 14th and December 12th from 7:30-8:30pm. It is our intention to livestream these events. While we cannot open these nights to the parish in-person, we are encouraging the staff and clergy to be present.
3. Pastoral Care
Although the Archbishop has not made a decision regarding the proposal at this stage, we recognize that some people will experience thoughts and emotions that are reflective of being in the cycle of grief. We likewise recognize that the feedback sessions are not the place where the needs of someone experiencing these things are going to be met. We have asked three retired priests to be available to parishioners who may wish to share how they are doing and receive prayer and counsel.
The clergy available for this ministry are:
Fr. Owen Connolly
Fr. Jim Richards
Archbishop Martin Currie
Parishioners who wish to avail themselves of this help can contact Elizabeth Craig at the Archdiocese, who will set up a time to meet with one of the three available clergy.
Alex Craven and Kate Pinto will be releasing a video addressing the topic of grieving from a head and heart perspective. We encourage you to watch it once it is made available.
We want to hear from as many people as possible in the feedback sessions. And we want to stay in communication with you during this process. To do that, we plan to use as many tools as we possibly can. This will include messaging in the First 5, post-mass announcements, this dedicated page on our website, a document (with the information on this web page), video messaging from members of the staff and clergy, posts on social media, letters from the pastor and phone calls to solicit participation.
5. Formation
There are several formation topics that the Archdiocese wants to ensure we speak on in the months ahead. The key topics we have been asked to address are as follows: evangelization, the cost of discipleship, and the nature of the Church. With regard to the nature of the Church, a sub-topic of particular importance is the difference between a parish and a church. Finally, we have been asked to re-present our mission, vision, and 5 year plan. The parish clergy plan to address these topics in homilies over the coming months.
Archbishop Dunn, who will visit to celebrate a couple weekday masses, will stay afterwards and record a brief talk each time. One of them will specifically address the difference between a parish and a church.
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Why Matera
Before Setting Off
How to get to Matera
Sleep, eat and drink
The "Piano" and the "Sasso Barisano"
The Piano and the Civita
The Sasso Caveoso District
Colobraro
Garaguso
Irsina
Rotondella
San Giorgio Lucano
Scanzano Jonico
A picturesque landscape surrounds the town of Garaguso that can be seen from the hills high above the Salandrella-Cavone stream. The origins of Garaguso go back to the 6th century B.C. as proven by the archaeological finds from the Ancient Greek era such as a small marble temple (a one and only worldwide) and the sculpture of the goddess Persephone in a sitting position. The original town was destroyed by the earthquake in 1694 and rebuilt by the Revertera, a noble family from Salandra.
Garaguso is situated in the heart of the hilly area around Matera with a wealth of landscapes to be admired. The Salandrella valley, the House of Revertera's olive groves which can boast a number of monumental age-old olive trees, the woods overlooking the banks of the stream – these are but a few of the interesting places for nature lovers. The local cultural heritage boasts an 18th-century hunting residence – Palazzo Revertera (Revertera's stately home)- in the town centre. The rudimentary primitive church of San Nicola di Myra (St. Nicholas of Myra) houses a valuable fresco depicting the Pietà dating from 1581. Palazzo Moles (Moles' stately home), dominating what is now Piazza Europa, has origins going back to the 1700s.
FOOD EXCELLENCE
One of the area's most valuable products is undoubtedly its extra virgin olive oil. Among the traditional local dishes is "a pàstural "made with lamb seasoned with vegetables, herbs and chilli and stewed very slowly. There are also excellent sausages such as home-made "sopressata" and pork sausages as well as dairy products mostly made with goat's milk.
Every year on 14th August, Garaguso is transformed into a festive place to celebrate its patron saint – St. Gaudenzio Martyr. On this occasion, believers gather in a procession to take the saint around the streets of the town. After that, a small food and wine fair and live music bring the feast day to a conclusion.
In the surroundings of Garaguso, you can go trekking and discover the area's unique environmental features such as the great golden cliff known as "Sabbioni di Garaguso" along the Salandrella stream with the town of Garaguso standing at the top.
TOURIST EXPERIENCES
Tourist accommodations (B&B'S) organized in the traditional houses all over the historic town centre offer visitors an authentic dream-like atmosphere with echoes of the past resounding in the archaeological remains bearing witness to the existence of the town since prehistoric times.
3 PROPOPSTE IMPERDIBILI
1) THE ART OF HUNTING
Nowadays, hunting is seen as a sport that more and more people – even younger ones – find appealing. The town of Garaguso has always welcomed and provided accommodation for hunters, also thanks to the woods in its surroundings. Historical facts confirm this; indeed, Palazzo Revertera was built by Duke Revertera for hunting purposes and the present-day town grew up around this building. It was using the ruins of the castle as building material that the stately home was erected so that hunters could have a place to stay and rest. The stately home, which now is public property, has been undergoing architectural and functional restoration work for the past few years. The left wing of the building is being used as a Cultural Centre with two workshops and a meeting room; another room serves as an Internet point and the former kitchen is now a refreshment-room. The right wing of Palazzo Revertera has been refurbished to house a Cultural Centre – the Iconographic Museum of the Art of Hunting. This museum is located on the mezzanine while the premises in the basement are devoted to a permanent exhibition focussing on memories of the past, e.g. flavours from times past and agricultural equipment. The museum is made up of an entrance, workshops, a multi-functional room, a multimedia hall, two exhibition rooms, two rooms that may be used by groups for overnight stays during training experiences; two rooms for a permanent exhibition focussing on memories of the past are in the basement.
As regards the iconographic exhibition in Palazzo Revertera, it is meant to be a cultural itinerary through historic memories represented by restored tapestries, paintings and frescoes in the various restored premises according to an anthropological, graphic and historic itinerary divided into nine sections in nine adjacent rooms. Various iconographic themes are dealt with in sequence –on the ground floor is the rural sphere – the world of peasants, their animals and equipment, but especially Nature which transforms as if by magic, because peasants see magic in everything. Not to be overlooked are the traditions of the rural way of life, the rituals and mythology, because as one of the exhibits says: "Our history, our memory –that's our home". Therefore, the pastoral world, the rites connected to bread-making as well as the so-called "cumpanis" rite, which means sharing bread. Video reports take visitors on a brief excursion into this rural world.
The first floor, instead, is entirely devoted to an iconography of hunting with paintings by the artist Gianni De Canio depicting the hunting world of the Revertera family, the activities and especially the colourful naturalistic scenery in our wonderful territory. The videos on the history of the stately home and the territory around Garaguso ideal for hunting are shown in cyclical phases in the different rooms, each one bearing the name of a goddess from Greek mythology. In the rooms named after Artemis and Athena some graffiti regard hunting in prehistoric times, hunting scenes with the italic stag, videos showing how weapons and tools are made and also the tradition of hunting with falcons. In the rooms, reproductions of weapons and various items from the world of hunting are exhibited. Considerable space is devoted to archaeology and to the myth of Persephone in the room bearing her name where a reproduction of the temple from Garaguso can be seen as well as videos giving a detailed illustration of all the important finds unearthed in the area. The stately home can be accessed by disabled visitors.
2) GARAGUSO'S HOLY WATERS
he Salandrella stream is the part of the Cavone River in a mountainous area. Together with Basilicata's other three rivers (Bradano, Basento and Agri), this was one of Basilicata's main communication routes in ancient times; it was this complex network of routes that led to a solid relationship characterized by the cultural interaction between the Greeks and the indigenous population during the period of Greek colonization which would later have a far-reaching impact on the region. It is in "places" like these that the indigenous people came into contact with the Greek gods of Mount Olympus and the "holy" images connected to them – divinities looking like humans, different from those that left no tangible trace which were worshipped by the indigenous population in the protohistoric era. Later, during the mid-6th century B.C., the peaceful encounter of the Greeks with the indigenous communities developed under the protection of divinities also in the hinterland on the edges of the territory under Greek dominion. Near the springs located where cattle-tracks and itineraries mainly intended for transhumance met, small sanctuaries sprang up for cults having Greek origins that came to be celebrated there.
The importance attached to water as a vital resource for the life of a community was thus confirmed and recognized as sacred. A tangible example of this is the sanctuary in Garaguso where a model of a marble temple with the statue of a seated goddess has been unearthed. The discovery of sanctuaries near settlements on the hills seems to confirm the idea that these are "places" on the frontier, places to be preferred when meeting a "stranger" or where to have an exchange not merely limited to material goods, places for what goes beyond specifically religious encounters and includes other cultural expressions as well. The main object of devotion discovered in the sanctuary of Garaguso which dates from the early 5th century is the model of a marble temple containing the statue of a seated divinity, possibly Persephone, the personification of love and life. This precious gift, albeit small in size when compared to the grand statues in Greek temples, is likely to have been offered by the inhabitants of the Metaponto area who frequented the sanctuary as did indigenous groups. It is the most significant excavation find from the area of Garaguso – the only such item in the world so far – on exhibit in the Provincial Museum of Potenza. Nowadays, a great attraction is the pliopleistocenic fauna in the stream, indicating that the area was once covered by the sea. In the blueish clay, often fossils of shells such as Ostea lamellose and Cassidria echinophora are to be found.
The bronze statue of the goddess Cerere "Maria Gaetana" holding a sickle and sheaf of wheat placed at the top of the public fountain in Garaguso's main square goes back to the early 1900s. At the time, the school building, which was later demolished and is at present being rebuilt, did not yet exist nor were there any pine trees in the public garden. This unique monument was surrounded by immense wheat fields that were caressed by the wind and turned golden as the sun became warmer and warmer and the grain awaited the harvesters in the hilly countryside at Serre north of Garaguso.
In past times, this fountain was supplied by one of the springs of the Salandrella stream (formerly known as Alaternosa) in the woods near Garaguso. Visitors can still go there nowadays and enjoy this excellent spring water.
3) FIGURATIVE ART IN GARAGUSO
In the Chiesa di San Nicola di Myra (Church of St. Nicholas of Myra) visitors can appreciate:
– The Chapel of the Pietà with its frescoes: What is today Garaguso's main church in honour of St. Nicholas of Myra had been rebuilt after the 1694 earthquake on the ruins of a previous building about which little is known. What remains of the original church is this chapel – a small square room with a cross vault that was re-done on several occasions. It harbours a valuable fresco from 1581 depicting the Pietà that is attributed to a friar errant. This painting in a niche is pyramid-shaped and fits into the hollow. The fresco is a tragic representation: Christ's body lies lifeless with an expression of anguish and is balanced out by the Virgin Mary's head. The majestic beauty of the two figures becomes all one as they have been skilfully painted using colours by degrees of intensity. The arch leading to the sacristy is decorated with 15th century frescoes having Renaissance motifs with vivid shades of green, red and ochre, similar to those of the Pietà.
– Statue of San Gaudenzio: In the side aisle is the so-called St. Gaudenzio chapel with an 18th century wooden sculpture of the town's patron saint. According to historical documents, this cult goes back to the early 1700's when the saint's relics were donated to Garaguso. Indeed, a letter going back to this period testifies to the donation of the saint's crural sacrum.
– The altarpiece
The main altar is situated against the back wall of the nave and has a considerably large oil painting dated 1761 by a Capuchin Friar, Deodato da Tolve. The painting depicts the Immaculate Conception holding a child in her arms following classical standards deriving from the biblical stories from the Apocalypse and the protogospel of the Genesis. "And a great sign appeared in Heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and a moon under her feet and on her head a crown of twelve stars" Apocalypse of St. John the Apostle (12,1-2).
Palazzo Revertera
-Epigraph and coat of arms of the House of Revertera
This coat of arms is a bit different from the one most often used by the House of Revertera . It is made up of the usual elements characterizing their coat of arms, i.e. the two sheafs with three gold coins (bezants) between the sheafs, but with the addition of a shell. Two different theories seek to explain this – one refers to the Greek past of the town; in Greek culture, the shell symbolizes a woman and in the history of Garaguso the woman has a special meaning, that is, the temple and its goddess. And then, the first feudal lord was a woman – Juliana de Garagusa, the wife of Adam, the feudal lord of Garagusum belonging to the county of Montescaglioso. According to the other theory, the shell is the symbol of life and rebirth, pointing to the birth of something new on the foundations of the ancient castle that had been destroyed during an earthquake.
– Frescoes:
This residence with a courtyard was built by Duke Revertera on the site of previously existing medieval structure for defence purposes. The impracticality of the site greatly affected it; indeed, this is one of the places that shows why in Basilicata fortifications gave way to aristocratic estates during the Modern Age. It is of particular interest that the major restoration work in this home as in others owned by the Revertera family coincided with the fervour for cultural renewal during the first half of the 20th century with a substantial impact on architecture. Indeed, the frescoes recently brought to light in three rooms of Palazzo Revertera go back to this period. In the first room, a cross vault is entirely painted; a study of the various layers revealed that underneath layers of lime paint there is another layer of oil paint depicting "Neapolitan landscapes" with views of the harbour and Mt. Vesuvius erupting, a public garden and bathers on a beach. On the ceiling, a sky with swallows flying in circular formation. An examination of the layers have shown that beneath this painted version, in the lower part there is a decoration probably going back to the 1800's. The cross vault in the second room has at least three layers of decoration, the most noteworthy being the second layer painted over the original ochre-coloured plaster. These decorations, seemingly from the late 1700s or early 1800's, are in medallions placed in the crosses of the vault and in the central part as well as along the lower border. Hunting scenes and landscapes are depicted in these medallions while the lower border has a Greek pattern.
Tourist accomodation and organization are managed by the Town Council and by the Cultural Association Persephone (Associazione Culturale Persefone). The latter was especially set up in order to safeguard, valorize and promote the historical and cultural heritage as well as the landscape and gastronomy of the area.
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You are here: Home POEMS OF JUNE "June - We'll be Together Again!"
This poem for June and my 60th wedding anniversary was inspired by the 1964 Country hit song by Buck Owens under the name of "Together Again". – Popular almost 50 years ago… It was later released by Ray Charles and Emmy lou Harris and finally as a duet by Kenny Rogers and Dottie West. I changed the title from the present to the future tense, discarded much, added much and completely rewrote the remainder of the song to be compatible with June, my and God's World.
"JUNE, WE'LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN!"
my hearts Souvenirs, when we're together again.
When we're together again, my tears will stop falling.
The long lonely nights will come to an end!
June, the key to my heart you still hold in your hand.
When we're together again, the grey skies are gone.
The love that we once knew, will be living again.
The love that we once knew will be living again.
And the love we once knew, will be living again!
Stan's Notes: This poem was originally written in honor of the 50th anniversary of June and my marriage on August 16th, 1952. June and I were married for 56 years before Alzheimer's took her away from me. June was a very special, unique and humble lady that one would expect to encounter only once in a lifetime. In spite of her many personal charitable and church activities, June always made light of and ignored her own achievements. June was a lady totally without guile or pretense. June's personality never strayed far from that of the farm girl from Colfax, Wisconsin that I first met in 1951. June was the love and light of my life and I have often said that she "made my life an adventure".
We traveled the US, Canada and Europe in connection with my forensic science activities. I called June my "Administrative Assistant." In 1969, June and I attended the first ever, "Soviet-American Symposium in Forensic Science" in Moscow and Leningrad, Russia during the height of the "Cold War."...a few years later while June and I were in Rome for a Forensic Medicine conference we had an audience with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican and June shook his hand... our passing years became a continuous series of new adventures until June was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in January 1998 following her short term memory concerns in 1997.
June was still able to lead an active life with me for the first Six years of her journey into the shadows of Alzheimer's. We both made adjustments for June's loss of short term memory in the early years of the disease. The above photo of June and I was taken in May of 2002. June was into her 6th year of Alzheimer's but doing well. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary that year.
Alzheimer's started taking control of June's life in the (7th) seventh year. Thereafter, I slowly lost June, tear drop by tear drop. The photo below of June and my hands was taken near the end of the 10th year of June's journey into the darkness of Alzheimer's. June was no longer responsive to speech or touch and gave no indication of knowing me. Holding June's hand was my only means of communicating with her and my way of telling June I loved her. June would hold her little Christian cross, hand-made of walnut, in her right hand, giving it up only when put to bed for the day. After a struggle with Alzheimer's of almost 12 years, an exhausted June was taken home to heaven on 23 October 2008.
It is my hope that I can join with June when my life on earth ends! My wedding ring has never left my left hand ring finger since the day we were married. I have instructed the family that it is not to be removed from my finger when God's curtain of life comes down on my final act! The diamond ring on my right hand as seen in the below photo, was placed on June's right hand at the funeral service and it remains with her at Lakewood. June's diamond engagement ring I wear on a gold chain around my neck every day.
Stan's Note: As of August 2018, Approximately 12,000 persons have viewed this page.
This photo by Jim Gehrz (photographer for Minneapolis Star -Tribune) was a candid shot taken in connection with a feature article that the Star-Tribune published on 24 November 2007 entitled "June and Stan - to Have and to Hold for 55 years". Mr. Gehrz simply followed June and I around the Benedictine on a day in late October 2007.
Debra Brown Leen – Bangor,Maine - (23 June 2012): "she will be RIGHT THERE with a big smile....waiting for you!!!!! but in the meantime...you are doing wonderful work and she knows it....and is so proud of you!!"... (16 August 2012): "...my husband and I have been married only 34 years.....you and June are an inspiration!!!! true love!!!"
Dianne Cogar – Springfield, Ohio – (25 June 2012): "..., your heart swings wide open, once again, with something beautiful to say in commemoration of the amazing love that keeps you and June connected spiritually. What a lovely poem, and what a lucky woman to have been loved so deeply…all the years you were together...I am certain she's smiling, all the while, as you carry on her legacy and as you are doing the ongoing work you do to help others who are dealing with Alzheimer's. ...the poet in you shines a beautiful light on June... and I'm sure she looks just as radiant as you remember!" (16 July 2012): "..., the poet in you ever shines brightly giving others much to think about when it come to loves authority. Yours is something so very real and not simply imagined through the eyes of a hopeful. Bless you for all you do to impress upon the world the value of love."
(Dorothy Peabody - White Bear Lake, Minnesota - (15 July 2012): "What a beautiful tribute to the love and light of your life. You had an awesome life together and formed some beautiful memories for you and your family."
Kathy Spence- Willow Street, Pennsylvania - (16 July 2012):"...read your posts with pleasure and a bit of sorrow...your love for your wife and your relationship is a thing of beauty."
Sandy Williams Spencer- Phoenix, Arizona- (23 July 2012): "Free-Alzheimers-Support.Com -... has the best articles about his wife June and their love for each other shines through everyone of them--"
Adrienne Francoise Miller - Alexandria, Virginia - (28 July 2012): "Very nice, ...! And I just love the photo of the two of you...you look so happy together. You're lucky to have had such a wonderful relationship and it's great to see that you'll always cherish."
Linda Brannan - Glasgow, UK - (29 July 2012): "What a wonderful poem born from a lovely song and indeed you will be together again when its time , Gods time being the best time as my lovely grandma always told me as a child ,she will sure delight in meeting you at heavens door to be with her forever ."
Marni Ingram EnstadAanerud - Bakersfield, California - (29 July 2012): "I just love this...your love for her is so true and amzing! Thank You for sharing!God Bless..."
Carol Crawley- United Kingdom - (29 July 2012): "Thank you so much for sharing...thats real true love."
Dementia UK- London, United Kingdom - (30 July 2012): "What an incredible poem and lovely tribute! Thank you very much for sharing it with us ."
Judy Langley- Halifax, Nova Scotia - (30 July 2012): "May you feel her LOVE in your heart always...She sounds incredible...God be with you ."
Lori Nelson Pollitt - Dalla, Texas - (16 August 2012): "I thought about you today, too, ... Praying your day was blessed as you enjoyed memories from your many years with June. I love your cover photo. You're there holding June up and by doing so, the two of you form a complete LOVE."
Isabel Harper - Belfast, United Kingdom - (16 August 2012): "You were blesssed with many wonderful years together, June is watching over you I'm sure and waiting..."
Christine Pickard - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom - (16 August 2012): ..."Thinking about you today . your love for June ..she not be far From you. You are Soulmates a bond Will be with you forever ...... Much Love to you both on your special day ...so glad to know you...thanks for sharing ..Best Wishes."
Catherine Jones-Hatcher - Richmond, Virginia - (16 August 2012): "You already know how much I relate to your feelings. Enjoy this bittersweet day and know that I will be imagining my self at the concert, and thinking of you at dinner!!! My best to you always..."
Monte Stephens - Jefferson City, Tennessee - (16 August 2012): "...one knows when God gave them a gift from heaven. It is good to see a man who knows that..."


Leeks are SO yummy and I always look for new ways to use them. They add a special flavor to many veggie side dishes or pasta dishes. I eat them all by themselves too!
To prepare these veggies to use as a pizza topping start by sauteing the leeks. While they are getting all soft and happy in the saute pan, prepare the broccolini. I sliced the larger ones in half lengthwise and then cut all of them in half.
How good does this look? Give me a fork!
This combo was so tasty. The guys in my house even ate it. In fact…when there were two pieces left over I threatened them with their lives if they even looked at them. Those two pieces were going to be my lunch the next day!!
To prepare leeks cut the dark green part and root end off, then slice in half lengthwise. Clean by holding under running water and opening up the layers slightly to remove any dirt that might in between the layers. Place leek halves on a cutting board and cut up into half moons.
Wash broccolini, slice any larger pieces in half lengthwise then cut them all into two pieces.
Heat skillet over medium heat and add a little EVOO. Add leeks and some salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring a few times and then add the broccolini. Cook only until the broccolini turns bright green. Remove the pan to another unused burner on the stove and let the mixture cool down while you prepare the pizza dough.
Once the pizza dough is spread out and placed on your pizza stone or tray drizzle the top with some EVOO. Add the broccolini and leeks in a single layer, add the diced salami (if using) then top with the cheeses. Cook until crust is browned and cheese is bubbly (times vary depending on the thickness of your crust and could take 10-20 minutes).
Travis worked hard today and when I asked what he would like for dinner he listed about 10 different possibilities but I stopped listening at his first choice…PIZZA! I bought some yummy looking all-natural, hormone free cheese which was a blend of mozzarella, parmesan, asiago, provalone and romano. A fun twist from the typical mozzarella! I had good intentions of trying to make pizza dough (for the first time) but the day got away from me so I went with a family favorite and local Richmond business, Pizza Tonight.
The sauteing chicken breast, cut into strips and seasoned with salt and pepper.
The BBQ chicken pizza before baking.
Devin, slicing up the BBQ chicken pizza.
Pesto Chicken Pizza, all sliced up. Our favorite way is to cut the pizza into little squares.
These two pizzas are fun to make in the same night because you get two very different pizzas with very similar toppings!!
Stretch pizza dough out according to package directions. Top with sauce first, then onions, then chicken and end with cheese.
Stretch pizza dough out according to package directions. Top with pesto first, then onions, chicken, tomatoes and end with cheese.
I want to start my new blog simply and just share a few photos of tonight's dinner and a little about my day. My boyfriend and I shopped at our local Farm 2 Family store today and picked some great ingredients and we used quite a few of them to make dinner tonight. We decided on pizza using a great shortcut…pre-made pizza dough (from Pizza Tonight). The toppings were locally-made sausage, local organic shiitake mushrooms and spring onions and were paired along with fresh, sliced mozzarella cheese and San Marzano pizza sauce. Here are some photos. Enjoy!


Beautiful British Made Tweedmill Textiles recycled blanket/ rug in Mulberry and Green Keith check/tartan. 50% Wool, 40% Acrylic & 10% other fibres. Cold wash and line dry only. Would also make a nice gift.
Fuschia, Orange, Black & White Checkered Lap Blanket 45x54. Condition is Pre-owned. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Fuschia yarn is stitched around perimeter of the throw. Really soft. Found at goodwill.
From the Victorian Trading Co Blush Mohair Wool Blend Sweater Throw To surround yourself with a lush warmth, a mohair blanket is bordered with elegant fringe. 50 x 60". 10% wool, 65% acrylic, 25% polyester. Dry clean only. VTC Exclusive! Blush Pink Free Shipping.
53 x 63" plus extra long 5" fringe on all sides. Woven throw blanket in shades of gray, light on one side, darker on the other, with contrasting border.
Throw Blanket Mohair and Pure Wool by Donegal Design Purple Teal Green 54 x 60"
Donegal Designs, Ireland. 70% mohair 30% pure new wool. Throw blanket. Plaid pattern. Teal green, light blue and purple.
Textured throw made with coloured squares. Chunky knit. Can be used as a throw or blanket. Or as a rug or mat on the floor. Colour: mixture blue, red and purple squares.
beach-home. Brand new style for Autumn Winter 2018! Lovely British Made Tweedmill Textiles recycled blanket/ rug in lemon yellow. Ideal for the home, travelling, picnic. Would also make a nice gift. 50% Wool, 40% Acrylic & 10% other fibres. More available. Measures approximately 120cm x 150cm including edging. Other styles also available as seen in the photos. Please feel free to ask any questions. Cold wash and line dry only.
Lovely British Made Tweedmill Textiles recycled blanket/ rug in Rusty Orange and grey. Would also make a nice gift. 50% Wool, 40% Acrylic & 10% other fibres. Cold wash and line dry only.
Edged in White all Round.
Photo One. Would also make a nice gift or a pet blanket. Cold wash and line dry only.
beach-home. Beautiful British Made Tweedmill Textiles environmentally friendly recycled blanket/ rug in Orange, turquoise, cream with hints of mustard, navy check/tartan as shown in photo One. Ideal for the home, travelling, picnic. Would also make a nice gift or a pet blanket. More available. Measures approximately 120cm x 150cm including edging. Other styles also available as seen in the photos. Please feel free to ask any questions. Cold wash and line dry only.
Lovely British Made Tweedmill Textiles recycled blanket/ rug in Green and grey. Would also make a nice gift. 50% Wool, 40% Acrylic & 10% other fibres. Cold wash and line dry only.
B ra nd N ew B ig gi e Be st L ad br ok e Th ro w. Ta ke a l ook a t my o th er it em s. F re e po st ag e in t he U K. Pl ea se a sk a ny q ue st io ns.
Hand made crochet blanket. In good condition, yarn is bulky type and since it was preowned May have fuzz but in good conditions! I didn't see holes or stains! Fully completed quilt! Quilt will be boxed secured so that it arrived safely.
SQUARE GRANNY BLANKET. IDEAL FOR MUSIC FESTIVALS.
From the Victorian Trading Co Hand knit Sweater Throw Cuddle up with a good book or embark upon a blissful afternoon nap, swaddled in a glorified rendition of your coziest sweater. Sumptuous wool/acrylic blend. 50 x 60". Dry clean. Hand-knit. Imported. Free Shipping .
53" x 72" (not including 7" fringe). Modern design, lovely and fluffy with the softest goatskin fringe. We will provide you the information needed to file your claim for breakage. Any problem can be resolved.
One sofa throw blanket from Pottery Barn. Measures: 40" x 60" Wool and cotton blend material with a short fringe in two ends. Heavy embroidery in a paisley scroll pattern. Background color is a natural off white or ivory and embroidery is in shades of brown to beige with some gold. Brand new without tags. Excellent new condition.
Knit / Crochet Heavy Wool Throw / Rug Blue Pink 36" x 24"
Lovely British Made Tweedmill Textiles recycled random wool mix stripe large blanket. Would also make a nice gift. 70% Wool 30% polyester. Cold wash and line dry only.
This is a handmade Throw or Blanket. It has a unique design and has been knitted entirely by hand. The body of this item is made from cable knitted, "rosebud" coloured Aran yarn, which is 20% wool and 80% acrylic.
Kingsize crochet granny blanket 84" x 84" very soft and and heavy. Excellent condition.
Very lightly used. Soft and plush. Nice condition. 64x50.
From the Victorian Trading Co Red Mohair Wool Blend Sweater Throw To surround yourself with a lush warmth, a mohair blanket is bordered with elegant fringe. 50 x 60". 10% wool, 65% acrylic, 25% polyester. Dry clean only. VTC Exclusive! Cardinal Red.
Crochet Rainbow Baby Blanket / Baby Afghan / Crochet Granny Square / Pram Blanket / Stroller Blanket / Baby Afghan - Unisex - For Boy or Girl - 38" x 37". Crocheted in a Chunky Yarn. This lovely Baby Blanket has been hand-crocheted in a beautiful chunky yarn.
Moroccan throw, blanket, bedspread sofa cover in gorgeous shades of red, handwoven using wool, cotton andsabra cactus silk. Ideal as a bed, sofa spread or quilt. Can also be used for soft furnishings to give your room a unique and original Moroccan effect.
This throw makes a lovely extra blanket and is pictured on a double size bed to give an indication of size. It could also be used as a sofa throw, chair blanket or just a cuddle throw on a cold winter night.
beach-home. Lovely British Made Tweedmill Textiles recycled blanket/ rug in Jade Green. Ideal for the home, travelling, picnic. Would also make a nice gift. 50% Wool, 40% Acrylic & 10% other fibres. More available. Measures approximately 120cm x 150cm including edging. Other styles also available as seen in the photos. Please feel free to ask any questions. Cold wash and line dry only.
This beautiful handcrafted piece is made using mixed fibre (wool and acrylic) double knit yarns. 9 (3 x 3) red and cream coloured squares are joined within a cream scalloped border. Custom pieces can be created with your preferred colours.
Made mid century circa 1970 of mixedwool blend and synthetic fabrics in a patchwork or square pattern. Sourced in France. This would have taken many hours to make. 217cm x 191cm. Classic Brocante is a husband and wife team, Franc and Karen Jackson.
Wool 50% Acrylic 50%. cosy addition to sofa or bed, great for bringing colour to the room. Lovely for a sofa or draped over the bed.
Structure: 88% wool/12% cotton. Overlock finishing. Made in Lithuania. Throw may have individual variations, because of the nature of the product. We will provide you the information needed to file your claim for breakage.
Brown and cream woven Leopard reversible cover/bedspread/blanket/throw bought in Saudi in the eighties. Size 90" by 78" and very thick Light Leopard on Dark brown and Dark Leopard on light cream.
The blanket has been knitted with a double knit yarn with a coloured nep to add real texture. It will be a wonderful accessory in the nursery, stroller or car seat and will double up as a comfort blanket to help your baby fall asleep.
Hand Knitted Knit LAP BLANKET THROW White & Multi colours Flowers 52" x 52"
Hand Knitted Knit LAP BLANKET THROW. Wool Blend. Minimum stretching of the wool.
PACEY 100 THROW. Double face Throw 75% wool, 20% cotton, 5% acrilic fiber, 7% poliammyde.


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Badminton Asia Junior C'ships: Unnati Hooda enters semifinals, four other medals assured for India
Reference: https://scroll.in/field/1038910/badminton-asia-junior-cships-unnati-hooda-enters-semifinals-four-other-medals-assured-for-india
Top seed Unnati Hooda led a selection of Indian shutters into the weekend at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships 2022 in Nonthaburi, Thailand on Friday.
Hooda along with Gnana Dattu, Anish Thoppani and two doubles pairs marched into the semi-finals and given the format of the event, that assured the Indian contingent of five medals.
The pairs of Arsh Mohammad and Sanskar Saraswat (U17), and Bjorn Jaison and Aathish Sreenivas PV (U15) confirmed medals for India in the doubles category.
Indian shuttlers had grabbed five medals in 2018 while they won two in the 2019 edition. The prestigious continental event is being conducted after two years following the pandemic.
The junior World No. 4 Unnati continued her sensational run as she outclassed South Korea's Min Ji Kim in the U-17 women's singles quarter-finals in straight sets 21-15, 21-18.
The U17 top-seed Unnati will now face Japan's Milon Yokouchi in the semi-finals.
Dattu and Anish, on the other hand, had to work hard in the U-15 men's singles last-eight contests against their Indonesian opponents before they wrapped up the matches in three games.
While the seventh seeded Dattu got the better of fourth-seed Radithya Wardhana 21-11, 13-21, 21-11, Anish claimed a 22-20, 19-21, 21-12 win over fifth seeded Glend Rumondor to confirm the semi-final berth.
Dattu and Anish will be up against Chinese Taipei's Chung-Hsiang Yih and Lee Yu-Jui respectively in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, in-form U-17 men's doubles pair of Arsh and Sanskar earned a hard-fought victory against Indonesia's Nawaf Khoiriyansyah and Adriel Leonardo by 24-22, 20-22, 21-15.
And then, the duo of Bjorn and Aathish added a second doubles medal to India's tally when they clinched a come-from-behind 16-21, 21-12, 21-17 victory against Chinese Taipei's Sheng-Ming Lin and Chla-Yu Tsai in the U-15 men's doubles category.
Meanwhile, U-17 mixed doubles pair of Mayank Rana and Jiya Rawat and U-15 women's doubles pair of Tanvi Andluri and Durga Kandrapu ended their campaigns with quarter-finals defeats.
Semi-finals will take place on Saturday while finals will be played on Sunday.
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Badminton World Junior Championships rescheduled
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Q: Visuals in PowerBI not interacting properly with graph I am busy building a dashboard and am running into a very simple (it seems) problem which I can not figure out.
I have a graph displayed per month. If I dont select anything the tables should show the Top/Bottom 10 over all my contracts.

However when I make a selection of months, the top 10 adjusts correctly but the bottom 10 doesn't.
The only difference between these 2 is a filter on "top" or "bottom".

As you can see the selection on the Bottom 10 doesnt change. This is very strange. Even if I copy the top 10 table, the copy reacts the same as the bottom 10 table.
I am hoping this is very simple because it has been frustrating me for hours today :)
Thanks in advance !
Chris

A: Try Edit Interactions to change the visual interactions between the month chart to the top and bottom charts and make them "cross filter" instead of "cross highlight".

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What Is the Difference Between Brahman Bulls & Longhorns?
By Melissa Schindler
Hardy and well-suited to heat, Brahman and longhorn cattle are common sights on Southern ranches. Brahmans originate from cows native to India, while the huge-horned Longhorn has its roots in Spanish stock. Both stand out from other cow breeds due to their unique appearance.
Brahman Origin
A common breed throughout the United States now, the Brahman breed traces its roots to India. Bos indicus, cows native to India, are called the Sacred Cow of India by people of the Hindu faith. Living in India's harsh conditions for centuries, these cattle developed a resistance to disease and hot conditions. Some 300 of these native Indian cows were brought to the United States in the latter half of the 19th century and early part of the 20th. A few select breeds were chosen to create the American Brahman. Brahman were then crossbred with other breeds of European cattle to produce the modern Brahman.
Longhorn Origin
While Brahmans were carefully crafted for desirable traits, the longhorn flourished without human intervention. Cattle originally brought by Spanish explorers in the late 15th century became feral in what would eventually become Texas. These hardy and heat-resistant cows evolved without human intervention. By the early 19th century, their descendants were the wild Texas longhorns. The Texas longhorn is the only breed of cattle that adapted to life in the United States without help from man.
Brahman Appearance
Brahmans are perhaps most recognized for the large humps above their shoulders, which are more prominent in bulls than cows. Brahmans also have folds of excess skin hanging from their necks that aid in regulating body temperature by exposing a larger surface area of skin. Another trademark feature is their long, floppy ears. Bulls weigh between 1,600 and 2,000 pounds, females slightly smaller. Brahmans have short, glossy coats that reflect sunlight, and heavy pigment that prevents the skin from becoming damaged from intense heat. Brahmans' horns are short, curving up and away from their heads.
Longhorn Appearance
Like Brahmans, longhorns have short, tight hair and are similarly sized, bulls getting slightly larger than Brahmans at up to 2,100 pounds.They have short necks, large heads and long legs. Their most distinguishing feature is their huge expansive pairs of horns. Longhorn horns curve slightly upward, growing outward from the body. Longhorns' horns begin growing when they are 1 month old, and they grow their entire lives. Adult longhorns can have horns that span more than 10 feet. Between these trademark horns, their hair is longer than that on the rest of their bodies.
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Leaving the Armed Forces and homelessness
We prioritise former and serving members of the armed forces and reserve forces applying for a council home through Homefinder.
We'll assess your housing needs and will prioritise you for a home if you are:
a serving member of the regular forces suffering from a serious injury, illness or disability which is wholly or partly attributable to your service
a former member of the regular forces
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As well as using the Homefinder website to register and apply for housing you can contact us in the following way:
telephone: 01623 457252 (8,30am to 5pm).
No Homeless Veterans
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Veterans UK leads on this work and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can contact them in the following ways:
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In the nineties, solar physicists realized that the Sun and its daily activity had a non-negligible impact on humanity and in particular on the technological tools we use. Space Weather as a concept and a science was born. The European space weather community jumped on the Space Weather wave and started to organize itself. In 2003, 23 countries participated in a project 'Developing the scientific basis for monitoring, modeling and predicting space weather' that acted as the glue between space researchers across Europe. An English definition of Space Weather was officially approved by the representatives of the 23 countries.
Since then, this definition was translated in many languages by scientists worldwide. Indeed, we find it of prime importance that all cultures can access the concept of Space Weather in their own words. In several languages, words had and have to be invented. Therefore, the colleagues making the translations made a precious gift to their language-speaking people and, using a word bigger than us, to Mankind. Thanks to Science, all these languages, all these cultures are still telling the same thing.
This is why the exhibition is called the Wall of Peace.
The Wall of Peace will be on display from Monday November 18 to Friday November 22, 2013 on the Koningin Astrid square, Antwerpen, Belgium.
We thank the Office for Outer Space Affair of the United Nations for supporting this Wall of Peace initiative.
This project is sponsored by the European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme ESPAS and eHEROES.


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After a Home Break-in, This Product Is the Only Thing That Gives Me Peace of Mind When Traveling
It has more than 106,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers.
Katie Jackson
Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others.
Updated on January 9, 2023 12:10PM EST
Two weeks ago, I came home to find that someone had been in my house, uninvited. Unfortunately, it wasn't Goldilocks. This marks the second time that my house has been broken into in the last five years. As a travel writer, I'm gone a lot, so it doesn't surprise me that my house was a target — especially since I didn't have a security camera. This was a wake-up call.
Fast forward to today. I'm watching the sun rise over the Indian Ocean from my room at Santorini Mozambique. If I look at my phone, however, I can see what's happening right outside of my front door back home, nearly 10,000 miles away, in Montana. And, it's all thanks to the Blink Outdoor Wireless Security Camera.
To buy: amazon.com, $100
After this last break-in, there was no question I was getting a security camera, and I looked at many options to find the best one to protect my house when I'm on the road. After careful consideration, I eventually settled on the Blink Outdoor Security Camera because it offered the best value and earned thousands of glowing reviews from Amazon shoppers. If I were to write a children's book about it, it would be called, "The Little Camera That Could." At 2.8 inches by 2.8 inches by 1.2 inches, it's definitely one of the smallest cameras on the market. But that doesn't mean it's not mighty enough to do the job.
For starters, the Blink Outdoor Wireless Security Camera allows me to record and view video footage in an impressively sharp 1080 pixels HD. At night, the infrared HD night vision technology kicks in, and despite the low natural lighting, the picture is incredibly clear. It's basically the same quality as what I see during the day, minus the color, of course. It's also compatible with Alexa, and there's even a two-way audio option to hear and communicate with visitors in real-time. This useful feature can be accessed through the Blink App, which is free and allows you to monitor live footage and access old recordings on the go.
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Hardware-wise, this camera is made out of a durable plastic that is weather-resistant. It can even operate in extreme temperatures between -4 degrees Fahrenheit and 113 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the brand. This was a very important feature for me as Montana winters are harsh at best (and the summer heat can be just as unforgivable). I also like that the camera is black and square; it looks a lot sleeker and less tacky than the traditional white or tan cameras most commercial businesses use while still being discreet.
Setting up my Blink Outdoor Wireless Security Camera was unbelievably easy. No one in my life would describe me as tech savvy, but I had the camera up and running within 10 minutes. First, I had to download the Blink app, which walked me through the process, starting with pairing the device and connecting it to my WiFi. Because the camera is wireless, all I had to do was pop in the two AA batteries it came with to bring it to life. According to Blink, the batteries should last about two years. The trickiest part was mounting the camera, but even that only required putting in a few screws.
With the camera installed, I can just open the Blink App on my phone to see what my camera sees, in real time. If I want to save a video clip or a photo, I can save it to the Cloud, a feature that only Blink Plus subscribers are privy to (you can start a free 30-day trial today).
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And because I don't want to be watching the feed 24/7, I have notifications set. Currently, I only get notified when my camera detects motion. Every time someone walks past the camera, I hear a "ding" similar to what I hear every time I get a text message. I'll also be notified when the camera is low on battery.
Obviously, I'm a fan of this camera, but I'm far from the only one. With more than 106,000 perfect five-star ratings, the Blink Outdoor Wireless Security Camera is one of Amazon's top-rated products. One camera costs $100 and it's also available in bundles, so you can buy everything from a two-pack to an eight-pack to ensure that your entire house is covered; prices range from $180 to $630. When researching the camera, I read lots of reviews from shoppers who rely on them to keep an eye on their vacation homes. There are also plenty of reviews from shoppers like me who use them when they travel. One traveler even said that their camera saved their house from flooding; while they were away on vacation, it detected movement from the water leaking out of a broken pipe and notified them.
Another satisfied shopper wrote, "I never imagined I could have such visibility of my home from anywhere I travel for such an extremely low cost." And a third customer shared: "[I'm] very happy with the product. I feel comfortable leaving my home in the country for extended travel knowing I can check in on things. And, if something happens, I may have some recourse."
Obviously, the goal is for nothing to happen when you're not at home. Hopefully, potential burglars see my camera — which is mounted above arm's reach so they'd have to get a ladder or stand on something to take it down — as a deterrent. And even if they don't, they still have to get past my front door (I changed the locks, too) and the Kevin McCallister-inspired booby traps I set up inside. Just kidding about the booby traps!
But in all seriousness, if you'd like to keep an eye on your home when you're away, whether it's for work or play, I highly recommend the Blink Outdoor Wireless Security Camera. Trust me, you can't put a price on the peace of mind knowing that your home is safe.
At the time of publishing, the price started at $100.
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NEW YORK -- In the end, Peter Alonso did make it to Citi Field this season -- just not in the way he wanted.
Alonso was on hand Wednesday to accept his Sterling Minor League Player of the Year Award, for a season that saw him hit .285 with 36 homers and 119 RBIs at Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas. Although Alonso expressed disappointment last month that the Mets did not make him a September callup, he's come to terms with an organizational decision that has both service-time and 40-man roster implications.
"Being here at Citi Field, just getting ground balls, taking BP, taking pop flies, being here, it's awesome," Alonso said. "Regardless of being in the big leagues or not, it's special. Citi Field is a cathedral. It's an incredible place to play, and I can't wait until I'm playing there with people in the stands."
Scheduled to depart New York on Thursday, Alonso, the Mets' second-ranked prospect and No. 61 in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, will briefly return home to Florida before heading to the Arizona Fall League. There, he will continue to work on his first-base defense as he prepares to try to make the team next spring.
"I just have to trust that -- it sounds cliche, but it's all in God's hands," Alonso said. "I just need to keep working and getting better. … I'm lucky to be playing, and I know it's going to happen. It's just that I need to continue to get better, and just keep proving I can do it every single day."
The team's first-round Draft pick in 2016, Dunn rebounded from a disappointing first full professional season to post a 3.59 ERA over two levels this year, ending his summer at Binghamton.
"The biggest thing for me was I got back to who I was with being an athlete," Dunn said. "Last year, I kind of put so much pressure on myself to be a complete pitcher that I got away from who I was. So I went back to work and started to understand my body again, and how I was supposed to move as a pitcher and being able to feel the positions I needed to be in. So my delivery is much more repeatable and cleaner."
Dunn's season also ended with a unique thrill: the Long Island native pitched to David Wright on Tuesday in a simulated game at Citi Field.
"That was a pretty surreal moment for me, being a New York kid," Dunn said. "Growing up, there were two people I wanted to meet: Derek Jeter and David Wright. So to get out there and face him on the field that basically is his, it was a pretty cool moment. And for him to tell me I had some pretty good stuff afterward, made it even better."
Just 19 years old when the Mets promoted him to Binghamton, Gimenez saw little falloff from his production at St. Lucie. Overall, the shortstop batted .281 with 29 doubles, five triples, six home runs, 38 stolen bases and a .756 OPS.
"I feel like I can do more," Gimenez said, "but I'll take this year as a positive and keep going."
The Mets' first-round Draft pick in 2017, Peterson split his summer between Columbia and St. Lucie, and posted a combined 3.16 ERA. Next year will be a critical test for Peterson, who should make it to Binghamton by the end of the season, at which point the big leagues will be within reach.
"You want to move as fast as possible," Peterson said. "Everyone's dream is to play here. But the only thing you can do is go out there and play as hard as you can."


Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner criticizes Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth Ann WarrenTrump pushes back on impeachment talk: 'Tables are finally turning on the Witch Hunt!' Warren unveils plan to cancel student loan debt, create universal free college Moulton enters 2020 White House race MORE (D-Mass.) in his new book for impugning the administration's choices during the financial crisis.
In his new book, Stress Test, Geithner writes that the tough grilling he often faced from Warren may have been more about burnishing her own reputation than getting answers.
Geithner writes that he had a "complicated relationship" with Warren.
Before becoming a senator, Warren was a consumer advocate and law professor beloved by the left. She also headed the Congressional Oversight Panel, created by Congress to monitor bailout programs.
Warren is widely credited with coming up with the idea for a government agency devoted to protecting consumers in the financial marketplace, and that idea would eventually find a home in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Geithner recounts the fierce effort from the left to get Warren the job heading the new agency, but he says Senate Republicans, and even some Democrats, were wary of picking someone so beloved by left and opposed by the industry.
Republicans were set to oppose any nominee to head the new agency they opposed, and Geithner said some centrist Democrats did not want Warren either.
In fact, Geithner said Senate Democrats were not even sure they could muster most of their members to provide a majority of support to Warren, let alone the few GOP votes needed to get to a filibuster-proof 60.
Treasury officials agonized over how to handle Warren, ultimately settling on a compromise of sorts. By naming Warren the acting head of the agency as it was being built, Geithner said she could build a public reputation that could ease tensions around her confirmation.
The administration only adopted this stance after cajoling from then-White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, who wrote in an email there were more pressing issues to be dealt with.
"We are all spending a lot of time on one person," Emanuel wrote.
Geithner says President Obama was torn about what to do with Warren, as liberals and close adviser Valerie Jarrett were backing her to head the agency.
After she was named temporary head of the agency, Geithner wrote he was a "bit annoyed" to see her hire away a number of Treasury staffers to help build it up, after spending so much time criticizing the Treasury's efforts elsewhere.
"She was unapologetic when my team finally confronted her about it, and you had to respect her determination to get things done," he wrote.
The president would go on to nominate one of Warren's deputies, Richard Cordray, to become the first full-fledged director of the agency. Warren would end up running against and defeating Scott Brown in 2012, becoming the high-profile freshman lawmaker she is today.


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15 December 2016 at 11:53am
Wales still poorest part of UK
Ebbw Vale is one of the towns thought to be among the poorest in the UK Credit: ITV Cymru Wales
The latest figures comparing the wealth generated in different parts of the UK show that Wales remains bottom of the league table, behind every other UK nation and every region of England. The so-called Gross Value Added (Income Approach) for last year was published today, with the figure per person in Wales at less than half the level of England's richest region, which was London.
London £43,629
Wales £18,002
At a more local level, the two poorest parts of the UK were Anglesey and the Gwent Valleys. Even the wealthiest part of Wales -Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan- was below the UK average.
UK average £25,351
Cardiff & Vale £22,7873
Gwent Valleys £13,681
Anglesey £13,411
Back in 2000, the then First Minister Rhodri Morgan set a target of getting every part of Wales to at least 90% of the UK average. He was inspired by the European Union's decision to offer billions of pounds in regional aid to West Wales and the Valleys, which was then about to hit a low of 60%.
At the start of the century, the plan was to get our poorest communities from 60% of the UK average to 90%, last year it was just over 63% Credit: Office for National Statistics
The latest figure for West Wales and the Valleys is £16,059 per person or just over 63% of the UK average. It's the only area of north-west Europe -apart from Cornwall- to still be poor enough to qualify for the most generous European funding. The UK Government has promised to keep up the payments after Brexit but only until 2020. What happens after that has not yet been decided.
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Q: Multiple connection strings to the same database performance? Recently I was working on an asp.net mvc 4 application and when reviewing the application I noticed I had 2 connection strings that pointed to the same database.
ApplicationServices - For membership related stuff
MyDbEntities - For entitry framework related stuff
I know you can make the entity framework context point to the applicationservices connectionstring like below I guess

public MyDbContext() : base("name=NameOfYourConnectionString") //  Name of your connection string
{ }

Is there any performance difference between having one connection string vs defininf multiple connection strings? Or is ASP.NET smart enough to know the database is the same and will share connection when need be?
Regards DotnetShadow

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Is there any performance difference between having one connection
  string vs defininf multiple connection strings?

The ADO.NET connection pool is per connection string. There will be a difference only if the connection strings have some differences. In this case you will have 2 different connection pools instead of reusing connections from the same pool which would have been better since you are hitting the same database. But if the 2 connection strings are strictly identical, there will be no difference.


How To Change A Facebook Cover Photo ~ You 'd be tough pushed to locate a social media marketing professional these days that has actually not gotten the memo concerning the importance of aesthetic material. Most of us review that terrific Hubspot article that reported blog posts with pictures get 104% more remarks compared to the average article. However also equipped with those numbers, Facebook page admins still neglect one of the most famous picture of all-- the cover photo!
Step 1: Go to your profile and relocate to the already updated cover image. Below you will locate Update Cover Photo option out of four different options: Choose from Photos, Upload Photo, Reposition, and also Remove.
Action 2: Now click "Choose from My Photos" alternative to select a cover photo for your profile. This technique can assist you to pick photos from your already uploaded Facebook photos.
Step 3: You can choose your cover photo from your favorite album that is constantly offered on Facebook platform.
As soon as you have actually upgraded your desired picture after that you could quickly see it from timeline yet it will certainly be consisting of one message over it: "Drag to reposition cover". In case if your cover is not of common dimension then you will certainly need to readjust its dimensions on Facbeook. Note that Facebook covers have to be larger adequate to fulfill its dimensions, the minimum requirement of the cover picture is 720 pixels broad.
Step 4: It is time to drag your cover picture with the simple to use vehicle drag device of Facebook. Try to readjust your cover photo flawlessly within the common structure dimension.
" I do not have the spending plan to pay a graphic designer to create a new cover photo on a monthly basis."
Well, that's an easy one. Usage Pagemodo cover picture designer-- it's totally free, and also you do not have to be a visuals designer to earn an excellent looking image. Following!
" If I alter my cover image, individuals will not identify my page and they'll believe they've come to the wrong place."
That is a valid issue, which is why you need to transform it thoughtfully each time, as well as never stray far from your brand. Not to mention that you can always leave your account picture the exact same. You do not have to recreate the cover photo wheel each time, just keep it fresh. Take Nike's Facebook page as an example. They have a straightforward, highly recognizable format that could be quickly refreshed every now and then with very little initiative-- can't you visualize the image listed below in about 50 various shades?
People do not hang around on Facebook pages like they made use of to. They engage with brands via their Information Feeds now, so why does it matter?".
Ah, outstanding point. People DO interact much more with brands via their Information Feeds currently. And also you understand exactly what appears in Information Feeds? New cover pictures! Which brings us back to that Hubspot stat above-- photo posts get a lot greater interaction compared to the average message, as well as your cover photo is yet one more fantastic visual message alternative. Have a look at Coca-Cola's most recent cover picture Change below. The 3,585 people who liked it were not hanging around on Coke's Facebook page throughout the day-- it appeared in their News Feeds and they involved with it there. That's 3,585 suches as that would not have actually gotten figured into Facebook's ranking formula if Coke hadn't upgraded their cover picture that day.
Are you encouraged that you have to provide your Facebook cover image a little love today? Let us find out about your very own experiences with altering your Facebook profile's appearance in the remarks below.


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Aromatherapy enhances the effects of massage with pure plant and flower essential oils to create a sense of well-being. The benefits of massage are increased muscle and skin tone, accelerated blood and lymph flow, and relief of muscle pain and soreness. Shower and locker facilities are available (along with hot towels) with every massage.
OUR MASSAGE THERAPISTS WILL PERFORM A BLEND OF TECHNIQUES CUSTOMIZED TO EACH GUEST'S NEEDS AND GOALS.
A full body massage incorporating the use of hot basalt stones and to aid in a relaxing massage. Note: Not available for pregnant women as this service is contraindicated during pregnancy.
By massaging specific points on the feet corresponding to individual parts of the body, this ancient Oriental treatment relieves stress, while releasing energy.
Recommended for all stages of pregnancy. Whether you are looking to relieve stress or or you are experiencing specific aches or pains, lying in the side position allows access to key muscles while remaining comfortable for you. Note: If you are still able to lie on your stomach in the first trimester with doctor approval, you can schedule a regular non-pregnancy-specific massage session. Aveda Stone Fusion and add-on stone services are not available as these services are a contraindication during pregnancy.
Thai massage is the application of pressure on specific points along the body's energy lines (sen sib). You will experience the therapist's hands, elbows, feet and knees on points during the treatment. It also includes passive yoga poses that incorporate breathing while you rest comfortably on a mat. This is a clothed massage; no oil or lotion is used.


Successful container growing will come from using a potting soil that is correctly pH balanced for the plants you intend to grow and continues to remain at the right pH to optimize growth.
Starting with healthy plants for container growing is a known fact, but did you know that not all potting mixes or potting soils are created equal? Nor are they always suitable for the crop you intend to grow. The pH of the potting soil is crucial to how successful your container plants will grow.
For large container nurseries that need to maximise the amount of healthy saleable stock at spring time, starting off with potting soil at the right pH for the plant is vital. Bluelab soil meters give you the ability to check on a regular basis (and before planting) that the pH balance is right to ensure your plants can take up the expensive fertilizers you are feeding them.
Is the fertilizer you are using affecting the pH balance? Is the water you are irrigating with too alkaline or acidic? What pH does this plant need to grow to its optimum?


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Ryde has a varied and interesting history. Here Historic Ryde Society shows the wonderful things that Ryde had to offer those who visited this Regency and Victorian gem off the South coast of England.
This early engraving of the Esplanade, which we have used for the banner at the top of the page, comes from a book of fifty engravings of the Isle of WIght dating from the 1860s. The Esplanade Hotel was opened in 1868 by the Kemp family, who also ran the baths which can be seen in the picture, occupying the spot where The Marine is today.
The Esplanade was laid out between 1855/56, but things didn't always go according to plan………….
Observer June 7 1856
THE ESPLANADE – This great improvement is nearly completed. The footway next to the sea is nearly formed, the pavement is being laid down, the carriage way nearly gravelled, and the stone coping upon the old is rapidly proceeded with. The old sluice way is also being converted into a landing-place for boats. There seems to be some very backhanded work about it, however, which is surprising to us. For instance, as soon as the footway was formed it was torn to pieces getting the coping upon the wall; as soon as the carriage way was gravelled it was torn up for drains; and by the time it is quite completed it will have again to be torn up to lay down gas pipes! By whose arrangements these absurdities occur we know not, but it is ridiculous to see them. We understand the celebration of its opening will take place on the 28th inst. by a fete to the poor.
Ryde grew very rapidly, as you will see from this map, published by Bacon, in 1906. The map very clearly shows the three piers of the day – Ryde pier, the Victoria Pier and Appley pier. Some may argue that Ryde pier is also three-in-one, so at this time, Ryde had five piers! To learn more about different aspects of the history of Ryde, go to the History Drop-down menu at the top of the page.


Tom Hiddleston was left surprised after videos of him dancing with Taylor Swift at the Met Gala went viral.
The British actor was one of the hundreds of guests at the annual fashion bash in New York on Monday when stars gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate the opening of its newest exhibit.
Tom admits he didn't expect their moves to be broadcast online, telling the Press Association, "It's a weird (that it went viral). I didn't know it was going to ping round the world, but it's all good.
"I love dancing, who doesn't? I haven't actually danced for a long time, but I happened to be dancing at the Met Gala, because it was a party."
He explained, "I was on a table with Taylor Swift and The Weeknd was playing and she said, 'The thing about these parties is nobody gets up to dance.' She, as a musician, was like, 'We've got to dance for The Weeknd!' so we got up and danced."
Following their turn on the dance floor, the new friends were even later spotted heading to the afterparty at the Boom Boom Room together.