In the comic strip "Mutts," the two faithful dog-and-cat pals are forever enthralled with an appropriately named butcher shop: The Fatty Snax Deli. They hang on the gruff proprietor's every muscle twitch, hoping against hope that some small tidbit – a crisp exterior trimming, a sausage link – might be tossed their way.
After visiting Gottlieb's in Savannah, I felt a certain kinship with them. Oh, sure, it's a fine and fancy place, beautifully turned out in the most modern urban design, but sitting there in my dress-up clothes, using my best manners and proper cutlery, I really just wanted to cultivate a friendship with Richard, Laurence and Michael Gottlieb. Then I could hang around their kitchen, appearing to follow every word, all while patiently waiting for the extra breadcrumb or cookie that might find its way down my gullet.
Despite its sophistication, Gottlieb's can inspire that kind of naked greed. The restaurant's roots stretch far into Savannah's past, with the opening of Gottlieb's Bakery, on the corners of York and Jefferson, by two Russian ?migr?s in 1884. The bakery became a local institution, moving and expanding several times over the years, while imprinting its signature cookie, the chocolate chewie, on the memory of every native. Finally, in 1994, however, Gottlieb's closed, a victim of one-stop grocery store shopping.
The Gottlieb brothers reopened the bakery, along with their namesake restaurant, last year. This time, the family is armed not only with the chewie recipe, but culinary experience and degrees from heavy-hitting schools and kitchens along the East Coast.
They've pulled together the old cakes, pies, breads and cookies with dishes that might have been devised by an adventurous and slightly dotty Savannah hostess: braised Kobe beef short ribs; seared foie gras on a Belgian waffle with "sugar cane gastrique syrup"; barbecued grouper with sweet corn cream and roasted Vidalia onions. Lots of expensive cuts of meats, plenty of Southern sugar without being too sweet, lots of old-style, slow-cooked deliciousness. (Those Savannah hostesses always pull out all the stops!) The amuse bouche, here preciously called a "dainty tidbit," is a T-tiny chicken biscuit of butter-crumbles and a single mouthful of crisp fried gospel bird.
Even in the small plates (called "snacks, munchies and first courses" on the menu), the flavors are expansive and generous: The pan-roasted lobster on Southern corn cake is smothered with light "lobster gravy." The Deep South Dim Sum (I told you: slightly dotty) turns out to be a plank bearing Asian-inspired treats, such as shrimp toast and a steamed bun filled with barbecued brisket, with a squiggle of molasses-sweet soy. Among the entrees, the slow-roasted duck is perfection: rendered of fat, crisp-skinned, moist within. Sweet potato crisps top it off.
As good as these dishes are, the baked goods – in fact, anything containing flour – are better. The basket of bread delivered to your table includes a variety of airy, full-flavored loaves that work as loss leaders for the bakery. (Effective ones, too.) Be sure to save room, however, for dessert: Nothing is worse than the tragedy of a swollen stomach when confronted with this eye-popping array of beauties perched atop their doilies, including red velvet cake, key lime custard in pecan shortbread, the house-made peanut butter cup, and of course, the inevitably delectable chewies.
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Yale 2020
It is another beautiful day in New Haven. The sun is shining as Sally Smith '22 rolls out of bed. She throws on shorts and a T-shirt and pops out of her dorm room and onto Prospect Street. Hungry, she swings by Gourmet Heaven III and grabs a Power Bar, chatting with some residents of the Dixwell neighborhood while waiting in line. As she strolls along the tree-lined Farmington Canal, Smith stops to admire how the restored New Haven homes on her left complement Yale's new residential colleges on her right. Smith suddenly remembers she needs to pick up her art project from the sculpture building — nearly a mile away — before noon. Checking her watch, she realizes she has two minutes to make the shuttle bus to take her to the other side of campus. If she misses it, no big deal. They run every 10 minutes, 24/7, and they are always on time.
It is another grey, rainy day in New Haven. After pressing her snooze button five times, Sally Smith '22 begrudgingly rolls out of bed. She steps into her rain boots and stomps out of her dorm room and onto Prospect Street. Hungry, she looks at her watch and realizes it is only 10 a.m., and the dining halls do not open until 11 a.m. on weekends. There is nowhere nearby to get food except a store in the Dixwell neighborhood that Yalies have been warned not to frequent on their own. In the meantime, Smith decides to go pick up her project from the sculpture building, but as usual the shuttle bus is late, so she begins the nearly mile-long trek to the other side of campus. It is going to be a long day.
The year is 2020, and Yale is a changed place. In one possible future, a cohesive, yet integrated campus extends from Crown Street to the top of Science Hill, comprised of newly renovated and constructed buildings, including two more residential colleges, and Yale's expansion was planned and carried out in close collaboration with the greater New Haven community. In the second version, Yale's dense development has proceeded as above, but the necessary improvements in transportation and commercial development — not to mention weather — have not accompanied it.
Whether Sally Smith makes it to the sculpture building on time depends heavily upon the way Yale goes forward with its redevelopment plans over the next decade or so, and the way the city of New Haven reacts. In the wake of a rocky history of town-gown tensions, Yale has come to recognize its role as the largest landowner, employer and presence in the Elm City. The University's 2000 Framework for Campus Planning document — something between a master plan and a wish list — reads: "Yale and New Haven intertwine both physically and functionally to the benefit of each." As Yale's campus continues to grow in size and scope, the potential addition of two new residential colleges near the Dixwell neighborhood will be a test of the viability of the Framework's vision.
A sunny future?
Today, the massive Grove Street Cemetery marks the end of the "center" of campus. Group IV majors have become all too familiar with the trek up Prospect Street and the ever-unpredictable Yale shuttle system, but to most students this area only evokes the occasional groan when they have to visit a professor's office on Hillhouse. The triangular space enclosed by Prospect, Canal and Sachem Streets, where the two new residential colleges will likely be built, leaves little impression in the face of the adjacent cemetery's imposing walls and gothic architecture. Spotted with dilapidated brick buildings and vacant Yale-owned houses, the only structures of much note are the fresh-faced Brewster Hall and the bizarrely out-of-place silver metal "diner," both occupied by the Political Science Department.
Next to this site are two empty lots, currently under construction, where the new University Health Services and a large parking garage will go. They sit in the backyard of the state-of-the-art glass-panelled Rose Center, which houses both the Yale University Police Department and a community center for the Dixwell neighborhood. The small stretch of the Farmington Canal Greenway — a public path for bikers and pedestrians — that is currently paved runs from beneath Prospect Street a few blocks in to the Dixwell neighborhood, stopping abruptly in the midst of a littered street among houses in disrepair.
If implemented responsibly, the changes to Yale's campus may have positive externalities, such as heightened property values and increased employment rates, for the surrounding neighborhood as well. Although some Dixwell residents have raised concerns about traffic and noise during construction, Dixwell management team president Roxanne Condon said that, overall, people welcome the expansion as long as Yale is responsive to the neighborhood's interests, both economically and visually.
"This shouldn't be something done to the neighborhood, but with the neighborhood," Condon said.
By 2020, nearly every building on Yale's campus will be renovated, and the radius of dense University development will expand in both length and width. To the south, a new arts center, including the sculpture building, a new art history building and an expanded art gallery, will be clustered around the intersection of York and Chapel. The completion of the Farmington Canal will facilitate a quick and direct route between UHS and housing on Prospect Street at one end, and the current center of campus on the other.
With the potential addition of more than 400 new residents along Prospect Street, the significant distance from the Broadway and Chapel commercial areas creates a market for pedestrian-friendly dining and retail beyond the food carts on Prospect and the scattered liquor stores in the Dixwell neighborhood.
No plans for commercial development are currently in the works, but representatives on both sides agree that this is a viable option. Condon said she thinks a general grocery store would meet the needs of both Dixwell residents and Yale students, and it would be a good place for them to interact.
Another opportunity for community interaction lies in public transportation. Clearly a more efficient transportation system will be necessary, and New Haven's reputation with regards to public buses is not much better than Yale's. Urban Design League President Anstress Farwell suggested that if Yalies could use their student ID cards to ride any local bus, ridership would increase significantly and transportation funding could all be targeted in one direction.
"This would allow all mass transit systems in New Haven to work better, and it would contribute to the conception that Yale students and New Haven residents are part of one community," Farwell said.
If such suggestions are taken into account, Yale's growth will serve to enhance connectivity across campus and between the campus and its surroundings. But if issues such as transportation and retail development do not take priority, students living in the 13th and 14th residential colleges may find themselves isolated from the center of campus and wary of run-ins with New Haven locals.
Christine Kim '99, who works as a researcher at the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and serves as president of University Commons, a condominium complex at Winchester and Sachem, said commercial businesses could go far to help anchor the residential community on Science Hill. But she warned that the development process must proceed "very judiciously" with the full knowledge and approval of local community members.
"A lot of people in my area still don't know what the University's plans are," Kim said. "We would need to bring in businesses that really help create an economic center and interweave town and gown."
That such open communicat
ion even registers as a priority is an indicator of how far Yale's relationship with New Haven has come and, perhaps, how much farther it can go.
A 'high horse'
The year is 1972, and Yale is a changed place. The University has recently begun to admit women to its student body. Esteemed University president Kingman Brewster seizes this opportunity to commission plans for the construction of two additional residential colleges. Confident in the wake of his success in negotiating the construction of the British Art Center, he approaches City Hall with the completed blueprints for a 13th and 14th residential college at the corner of Grove and Church Streets, a commercial block already owned by the University. But on this project, he faces strong opposition from the Board of Alderman when the plans are submitted for approval — twice.
At issue is Yale's tax-exempt status, which has been a point of contention between the University and the city since 1899, when New Haven first challenged Yale's status in court. Between 1958 and 1968, t he cost to the City of New Haven of providing municipal services — of which Yale was the largest single recipient — more than doubled. Desperate for help in the wake of his disastrous attempt at urban renewal, Mayor Richard C. Lee publicly asked Yale for financial assistance in 1969, just as Mayor John Murphy had done in 1933. And just as Yale had responded to Murphy over 30 years earlier, the answer in 1969 was still "no."
When Mayor Bartholomew Guida took office the following year, he continued Lee's unsuccessful efforts to solicit funds from the University. So when Brewster approached him with his plans, the mayor — known for resenting Yale's "patrician ways," according to Douglas Rae's "City: Urbanism and its End" — was in no rush to do the president any favors. He encouraged the Board of Aldermen and City Plan Department to take their time reviewing the project. City Plan Director John McGuerty, always searching for a way to assert his authority over the University, voiced concerns about the preservation of certain buildings in the space and demanded a lower building profile and other virtually impossible amendments to the original plan.
Hence the end of Brewster's triumphant reign and the beginning of an era of hostile relations between the University President and the Mayor's office. In a New York Times article written that fall, Democratic Town Committee chairman Arthur Barbieri said University administrators would have to "come down off their high horse."
"I guess there are certain people who took joy in saying no to them," he said.
The year is 2007, and now the city is emphatically saying "yes." In a unanimous vote at an aldermanic meeting last fall, the Board approved a measure ceding Sachem and Mansfield streets and Prospect Place to Yale, which already owned the surrounding property. In recognition of the city's action, the University gave $10.25 million to city government for civic infrastructure improvements. The site will likely be used to build Yale's 13th and 14th residential colleges, although the final decision will not be made until December.
Yale has been subtly laying the groundwork for its future development for years, building up and acquiring the properties bordering this site. In 2005, the University finally agreed to make an annual voluntary payment to the city to partially compensate for its tax-exempt status. In 2006, the construction of the Rose Center created a physical interface between Yale's campus and the Dixwell neighborhood. University Properties has also been acquiring and restoring houses on Mansfield Street and renting them to graduate students.
It is in this context that the deal was brokered last fall to acquire the rights to the three streets behind the Grove Street Cemetery, ensuring University President Richard Levin that the city would have no basis for major opposition to his expansion plans. In exchange, Yale is essentially providing the funding for improvements that the city would likely be unable to afford on its own, such as the completion of the Farmington Canal Greenway.
University administrators and city officials alike have referred to the deal as a win-win situation. Yale acquired the rights to intensely develop a space that has up until now been on the periphery of its campus, which will allow it to enlarge its student and faculty populations. The city gave up pieces of three streets that experienced minimal traffic counts — two of them lead to dead ends — and will enjoy increased economic activity and civic improvement of the surrounding neighborhoods as a result.
"The Board of Aldermen supported this measure because the city and the University took the time to explain it in detail, answer questions and allay concerns," Ward 13 alderman Alexander Rhodeen said. "With Yale managing [the streets], the city will benefit."
Rather than arrive at City Hall with a full-fledged blueprint, Levin has conducted the planning process in close coordination with the city. University Planner Laura Cruickshank and New Haven City Plan Administrator Karyn Gilvarg maintain a cooperative, rather than adversarial, relationship, and the Office of New Haven and State Affairs has been sending representatives to neighborhood meetings in order to include the local community in the planning process.
"Mayor DeStefano and President Levin have a mutual respect and understanding that the fortunes of both New Haven and Yale University are linked," Rhodeen said. "As one goes, so goes the other."
If this pattern continues, the expansion of Yale's center of campus to a space that is shared closely with New Haven residents could go great lengths to disintegrate the "Yale bubble" between Chapel, York, College and Grove streets, a bubble that allows students to live within in an entirely insular — albeit urban — environment. Although the new colleges will be designed as self-contained, multi-use residences, it is their location and their relationship to the public space around them that will set the tone for future interactions with the Dixwell neighborhood.
Kim said the potential shift of Yale's center of gravity further north must be capitalized upon to the mutual benefit and respect of both the historically "depressed" Dixwell neighborhood and the increasingly thriving University.
"This is a great pivot point to bring Yale's economic development … where it has not yet trickled to at all, and for the University to really engage with local citizens," she said.
As Sally Smith rides the bus back toward Prospect Street, she imagines what Yale might have been like in the days of her ancestors, when only science majors traveled past the space she now lovingly calls home. When catching a bus was a shot in the dark, and students were afraid to walk through the Dixwell neighborhood alone in broad daylight. The bus crosses Chapel Street and then, two traffic lights later, passes Grove. How strange, she thinks, that at one point there would have been nowhere else to go.
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The Ronald–Brennan House, often referred to as just the Brennan House, is a historic Italianate townhouse located in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1975. The house was voted one of the top ten favorite buildings in Louisville by local residents in a contest by The Courier-Journal.

History
The house was built in 1868 for tobacco merchant Francis Ronald. In 1884, it was sold for $12,000 to Thomas Brennan, an equipment manufacturer and inventor who was originally from Ireland.  He and his wife, Anna, had eight children who grew up in the house.  Thomas Brennan (1838-1914) received accolades for his inventions, including two prizes at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.  He was co-owner and vice president of Brennan & Co., SouthWestern Agricultural Works, a manufacturer of farm machinery.

The three-story townhouse has six bedrooms and features 16-foot ceilings.  It was designed with stained-glass windows, an expansive veranda, hand-carved marble and slate mantels, and crystal chandeliers.  The Brennan home was among the first in Louisville to have electric lights.

Two of the Brennan sons became doctors, and one of them, Dr. J. A. O. Brennan, added a north wing to the house in 1912 for medical office space with waiting and exam rooms.

One of Brennan's sons continued to live in the house until his death in 1963.  At that time, the house was left to the Filson Club.

The house was operated by the Filson Club as a house museum from 1969 until 1992, when a non-profit organization was created by the club to manage the house, as well as to help defray the costs of maintaining it.

Today
The Brennan House is now the home of Preservation Louisville, a non-profit advocacy organization whose mission is to protect and promote the city's cultural, architectural, and environmental heritage.  The house is available for group tours and can be rented for weddings, parties, and other events.  Annual Victorian holiday tours are held at the house.

Inside, the house has been preserved with original interior finishes and lighting.  The furnishings are from the Brennan family's personal collection.  Some of the original items in the house include family photographs, a signed Tiffany lamp, hand-carved furniture, a stained glass coat of arms by Louisville artist Bernard Alberts, and steamer trunks filled with world travel memorabilia.  The medical office addition has been preserved with an exam table, equipment and medical volumes from the early 20th century.

The house has been reported as a haunted site in Louisville.

See also
 National Register of Historic Places listings in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky
 List of attractions and events in the Louisville metropolitan area

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In the Beginning: a Tough Little Truck, a Brand New C-Dory, and 3,200 Miles to Alaska
by Jack Donachy
Muncho Lake, British Columbia, 2009: Stanley and the Lance - our Chevy pickup and Lance truck camper - lay ahead in the future. Our first trip from Sacramento up the Alaska-Canada highway took place behind the wheel of a mighty 2005 Tacoma, riding a little low in the back, pulling the boat of our dreams.
We met on Match.com at a time when our first marriages - for more or less the same reasons - had come to an end. It was at a time when we both were giving serious thought to what we really wanted - and did not want - in our lives, a time when were done living behind masks, trying to sell ourselves.
I had recently purchased the sweetest little pickup I've ever owned. I had a sunroof cut into it, installed a killer sound system, put a fiberglass shell on the back, made a slick shelf-box to organize my camping and fishing gear and outfitted it with a rod carrier where six carefully chosen rods were capable of handling everything from tossing flies to coastal cutthroats to trolling for salmon from my friend's boat to muscling sturgeon up off the bottom of the Columbia River to my absolute favorite - casting jigs to lingcod and rockfish from the Columbia's infamous, treacherous, uncapped South Jetty.
On Match, Barbra described herself as "chameleonic" - a word I doubted was real. In the self-descriptive choices regarding drinking habits, I skimmed past "teetotaler," "occasional," and "social" and clicked "regular" since there was no category beyond that. In my bio, I expressed a desire to leave Astoria and move to California. "I don't know, Teach," Barbra wrote when she initially contacted me. "It's pretty crazy down here."
Back in the day, stoked about my first slot-limit sturgeon from the lower Columbia near Astoria, Oregon.
By the end of the week Barbra and I were engaging in long phone conversations as seemingly every new topic led to discovery of common ground. Among other things, it turned out that she was reading a book about Alaska. I'd just finished a book on the same subject. This might be going somewhere, I found myself thinking.
Three years later on a sunny June morning in front of our mid-town bungalow in Sacramento, we hitched up Gillie to the Tacoma, went over our check list one last time, and eased away from the Sycamore-shaded curb, Alaska bound. The plan was simple: for the next month-and-a-half Gillie's cuddy cabin would be our sleeping quarters and my trusty Coleman stove would be our kitchen. We'd take advantage of state parks along the way from time to time, and we knew we wouldn't be able to resist occasional restaurant experiences, but we also knew our travel budget would go a lot further if we boondocked and cooked our own meals throughout most of the trip.
Gillie's cuddy cabin made for cozy quarters.
It took us six days to get to Valdez, Alaska - not exactly a leisurely pace to cover over 3,000 miles. Nonetheless, the trip up the Al-Can was amazing. We saw deer, elk, coyotes, moose, beavers, all kinds of birds and 33 bears. Once we got into northern British Columbia and pushed on through Yukon Territory and eastern Alaska, we found ourselves driving for long stretches without encountering another human being. We regretted that we couldn't linger.
But we had a date to meet. In those days we typically ran three or four half-marathons a year, traveling all over California tent camping, running and exploring new communities. That spring, we'd signed up for Sockeye Half-Marathon in Cordova, Alaska - a fishing village of just over 2,000 people accessible only by boat or plane. Our plan was to launch Gillie at Valdez, make the 90-mile run across the sea to Cordova, get set up in the harbor over there, do the run the next morning and then spend a week or so boat camping and exploring the village.
The descent down the mountain highway into Valdez was stunning. Waterfalls spilled from vertical drops and massive glaciers hugged jagged, verdant-shouldered peaks pushing up into a blue sky where soft, billowy clouds slowly drifted. In Valdez, we went straight to the harbor master's office. When we told the harbor master our plan, she offered to let us park our truck and trailer in a back section of the parking lot, no charge. "I'll try to keep an eye on it for you, she said." You gotta love Alaska.
The view from the Cordova harbor where we spent eight nights camping onboard Gillie.
The "Big First," our first trip to Alaska, was marked with dozens of additional firsts and other superlatives:
encountering ice bergs on the boat trip from Valdez to Cordova
experiencing a tidewater glacier calving on the Copper River
first halibut, Dolly Varden char and salmon and our biggest rockfish
sighting more bears in one week than we'd seen during the rest of our lives combined
add moose, beaver, eagles, and sea otters to the list of "more"
biggest razor clams we'd ever dug
longest run in our boat
sighting our first salmon shark (which circled Gillie)
first Dall's porpoises (playing in Gillie's bow wake)
closest encounters with whales
best wild berry picking
first time seeing brown bears (grizzlies) feeding on salmon
longest periods of daylight each day
and art that we found ourselves responding to in ways we don't often respond to art
With razor clams this size, it only takes a couple. We served them on pasta that night. And with nearly 20 hours of daylight in the Land of the Midnight Sun and an endless list of cool things to do and see, who can sleep?
Throughout our journey, from British Columbia through Yukon Territory and all over Alaska, we met some of the nicest, most interesting, most genuine people we'd met in a long time. Once we were clear of Interstate 5, across the Canadian border and past the areas of dense population, life slowed down. People had time to talk, to show interest in each other, to relax. There we no lines to stand in, nobody impatiently sighing or tapping their feet cuing someone else to "hurry up." And parking? A potential source of confrontation virtually everywhere these days, up north you can park pretty much wherever you want to park. Even in Anchorage, driving a rig over 40 feet long, we had no problem finding places to park. We felt as though we hadn't merely traveled 3,000 miles north, but decades back in time to a more serene era as well.
Left: First halibut. We released several others that day, including an 80-pounder. This 11-pounder was perfect for our galley: halibut pasta, omelets, sandwiches. Above: Ray Troll's inimitable artwork on a race T-shirt.
On hikes along steams in the salmon forests of Alaska, wild berries - currants (above), blue berries, raspberries and more - grew in profusion...
...and wildlife, like this friendly guy who frequently came to check us out while we were docked in Cordova, seemed to be everywhere.
Subtracting out the drive up and back, we spent four weeks in Alaska. The days flew by. We felt like we'd barely scratched the surface. Denali National Park, the Northern Lights, mastering fishing hoochies for ocean salmon, our first taste of caribou... There was so much more to see, to do, to experience. And what about the really far north, up above the Arctic Circle in the land of Eskimos and the vast Arctic tundra?
As we were driving home, somewhere just past Tok as we neared Alaska's easter border, one of us turned to the other and said, "We need to move up here."
Without a moment's hesitation, the other replied, "We could get jobs. We could live out in the bush."
And that's how it began.


Pinnacle Rock on Bartolomé Island.
Every tour to the Galápagos must explore the islands in the company of a Certified Naturalist Guide who will not only enrich the experience with his or her expert knowledge of the islands and their wildlife, but also protects them in accordance with the belief that travel is an exchange, not a commodity.
Your guide will begin the trip with an information session to discuss the flora and fauna you'll encounter, answer questions and provide instructions on how to tread lightly on this very sensitive environment.
Having a Naturalist Guide enriches your experience.
'Liveaboard' yachts are self-contained and have less impact on the local limited resources. All the planning and logistics are done for you, the itinerary is set, most meals are provided and you only have to pack and unpack once.
Unpack once and focus on your experience.
Cruising between the islands at night means fewer daylight hours are lost in transit and passengers have more time on the islands. Tour ships visit the islands and wildlife in the early morning and late afternoon, when wildlife is more active and the sun less intense.
Do not take any food items other than water to the uninhabited islands, and, of course, never attempt to feed (or touch) any of the animals.
Because many of the species living on the islands don't fear people, they can often try and get close to you even when you aren't approaching. Sea lions in particular are often very playful. Keep a distance of at least six feet between you and any animal, and back away to maintain this if they approach you.
Keep a safe distance from any animal.
Fully cooperate with environmental inspection and quarantine services personnel during your visit. Introduced plants, animals and certain foods not native to the islands are a serious threat to their delicate ecosystems.
Do not buy souvenirs or objects made of native plants or animals from the islands, especially black coral, volcanic rocks, native woods, sea lion teeth or tortoise shells.
Ensuring that tourism is of maximum benefit to local people is key to the sustainable development of the islands. The Planeterra Foundation has partnered with Waponi, an award-winning Ecuadorian community development organization, and the community tourism association located on Floreana Island. These partnerships aim to empower the residents to manage all island tourism activities themselves (such as accommodations, trekking and kayaking), bringing real economic benefits for the first time and improving opportunities for the 55 families who live on Floreana.
Following these guidelines and committing to being a responsible tourist will help to ensure that the Galápagos Islands remain sustainable and beautiful for generations to come.
G Adventures runs a number of departures in the Galápagos Islands encompassing a wide range of departure dates and activities to cater for different tastes. We're thrilled at the prospect of showing you this big blue planet of ours — check out our small group trips here.


The African Development Bank has urged academic institutions to adapt their curriculum to enable technology-driven farming, saying there is no reason why Africa should be spending $35bn a year importing food.
According to the bank's president, Akinwumi Adesina, the rapid pace of growth in the use of drones, automated tractors, artificial intelligence, robotics and blockchain technology, will transform agriculture.
He said technology transfer was needed immediately and evidence from countries such as Nigeria had demonstrated that technology coupled with strong government backing was already yielding positive results.
"Technologies to achieve Africa's green revolution exist, but are mostly just sitting on the shelves. The challenge is a lack of supportive policies to ensure that they are scaled up to reach millions of farmers," Adesina said last week in an address at the 2018 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association annual meeting, held in Washington, DC.
Adesina said African universities needed to adapt their curriculum to enable technology-driven farmers and to focus on agribusiness entrepreneurship for young people.
According to a recent report by the University of Stellenbosch Business School, which was commissioned by the Western Cape provincial government, agriculture could benefit from digital technology, such as blockchain, to provide product traceability, which is increasingly important for consumers. The report recommends that producers turn to blockchain technology to provide verifiable information to track food origins.
Blockchain, or the distributed ledger system, has given rise to cryptocurrencies. The system uses independent computers to synchronise transactions online without the need for validation.
The report says tertiary institutions will need to strengthen their courses with the theory, skills and knowledge related to the fourth industrial revolution, which will in turn attract new students to the sector.


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Q: Implement Soft delete with cascade type DELETE in Spring boot I've implemented soft delete in my spring boot application. Which looks something like:
Program.java
public class Program{
    //other attributes
    private boolean deletedFlag;

    //getter setters
}

And in repository of program entity, I'm firing following query to only return the entities, which has deleted flag false.
public interface ProgramRepository{
    //other methods
    Program findByDeletedFlagFalse();
}

So this implementation works perfectly fine. But the problem is, I've an another entity (named 'Major'), in which I've injected list of programs. So major entity looks like:
public class Major{
    //other fields
    List<Program> programs;
    //getter setters
}

Now, when I delete program entities, it still appears in the major, even if they are deleted. So basically my response looks like:
"major":{
      //other fields
      "program": [{
           //other fields
           "deletedFlag": true
       }]
 }

But the expected behavior should be like if we delete child entity, parent should not list it. So what am I missing here?
Is there any alternative of implementing soft delete in spring boot? I've already seen this: Hibernate Soft Delete using update Cascade, But it seems like the answer using hibernate instead of Spring data JPA.
I've already seen this: Handling soft-deletes with Spring JPA, but it is more aligned to hibernet solution instead of spring data JPA.

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I arranged a visit from Dino4Hire today. Ranger Chris and Ranger Tom were absolutely FANTASTIC with the children! The baby dinosaurs were brilliant and suitable for the little ones... they where amazed by ronnie the t-rex too! To see the children and staffs faces today was amazing, they thoroughly enjoyed themselves ! Would HIGHLY recommend, and we most definitely be booking again .Thank you for an amazing experience. Both children AND staff loved every minute.
Brilliant-children loved it and teachers loved it. Loads of patience with children who wanted to ask lots of questions and get really involved. Thank you!
Wow!! Your dinosaurs came to visit our Year 1 and Year 2 children this Friday. The sessions were packed with interesting facts and information, songs and dinosaur animations. We met some baby dinosaurs, saw a dinosaur hatch from an egg, as well as meeting Ronnie! Ranger Chris was lovely and made sure all the children had a photograph taken. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in Dinosaurs, actually I'd recommend it to everyone of any age! Thank you for visiting us. 10 out of 10!
We saw this show in Plantasia on 12/04/2018. My 3 year old nephew thoroughly enjoyed it. The guys did a fantastic job keeping all the kids entertained, my nephew didn't give us a 2nd glance! The whole hour was well thought out with lots of fun facts and engagement. Would definitely go again and am looking at booking for a party.
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1 x 20 minute appearances from one of the large walking dinosaurs your choice T.rex, Spinosaurus or Utahraptor.
Large real fossil displays and replicas.
We will bring all our amazing dinosaur for a day that nobody will forget. Maybe you're a shopping centre looking for half term entertainment or a holiday park looking to entertain the family on site. We can offer and custom build you a full day of entertainment including large walking dinosaurs the T.rex, Spinosaurus and Utahrapror. We also have live egg hatches for the smaller children and baby dinosaurs.
We also come with well trained Rangers who are experts in the field of dinosaurs.
We have worked at many events and really do draw a huge crowd and turn your event into something people will never forget.
We can cater for all your needs and our dinosaurs for hire really do turn heads. We have done events and promotions for many companies and schools including.
Nightclub promotions, Weddings , School fetes, Store openings , Festivals , TV and film work, Movie promotions in fact the list is endless and we love to make the day a huge success. We always take the same rangers and puppeteers with us to all events and hold full liability insurance. We also do full risk assessments and nothing is too much trouble.
Hire us for your Event and you will have a truly ROARSOME time.
Prices do not inc travel charges as these are worked out depending on distance so please get in contact for an accurate quote.
We are based in Swansea in South Wales, but we travel all over the United Kingdom. We provide interactive puppets that can create a realistic dinosaur events and workshops. Hire a dinosaur with us and you will have a truly amazing experience with an educational twist.
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Hailing from the state of Illinois, Run Kid Run is a 4 piece pop rock band with huge hooks, infectious melodies, and uplifting lyrics. Their debut full-length, "This is Who We Are," was produced by James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, Further Seems Forever, New Found Glory). ""This Is Who We Are" is about finding your true sense of self, and then holding on to that with all you have," says guitar player Neil Endicott. "We want people to have something they can listen to that makes them feel better about whatever is going on in their life." With a record that is guaranteed to make you sing along, don't pass up the chance to experience Run Kid Run for yourself. Look for "This is Who We Are" to hit stores in Summer 2006 on Tooth & Nail Records.
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Global Digital Exemplar (GDE)
In April 2017 we were named one of only six Global Digital Exemplars in Mental Health. This provides an opportunity to transform services over the next few years by the use of ground-breaking new IT and digital systems.
We have received national funding and additional support to develop new and innovative IT and digital systems to support patients throughout the county. Since the announcement we have been busy developing a host of projects ranging from building new and bespoke systems, new innovations and improving the functionality of parts of our core IT infrastructure.
Digital Data Exchange
Better and more efficient Digital Data Exchange with Primary Care
Enabling future Digital Data Exchange with other partners
Accessing patient records between GP's and the Trust
Improving scanning, storage and accessibility of documentation linked to patient records
Find out more information about EVIE.
Delivery of a responsive web application providing a series of tools, resources and contacts to support patient self-management.
Built on a flexible platform allowing further development and sharing with NHS Trusts
Encouraging a collaborative approach to technology development
GDE: Voice recognition
Dragon Digital Dictation medical Edition is voice recognition software, and has been introduced through the GDE Programme to support workforce mobility.
The results are a reduction in paperwork and improved clinician and patient relationship.
The feedback has indicated enhanced workforce mobility and adoption of the EPR, zero backlog, patient records updated within work hours, more time to care and improved patient experience.
Extension to the use of mobile technology, allowing clinician's greater freedom when working away from their base.
Rollout of mobile devices to clinical staff
Implementation of secure connectivity using Bittium Safemove.
Therefore allowing access to the Trust's full EPR and other internal systems.
ePMA
The collaboration between the Trust and Cambio to create an ePMA solution.
The solution will be supported by a structured clinical repository and advanced Clinical Decision Support.
The ePMA will be interoperable and utilize openEHR and FHiR to provide a solution for Mental Health and Community services.
It is expected to reduce prescribing and administration errors and improve patient safety across the Trust.
For young people and clinicians to collaboratively design, build and develop an online resource and app
The 'Bestie' App is to help young people in Worcestershire better manage their mental health needs.
In particular, the project aims to make the App evidence-based and accessible.
Single sign on security
Single Sign On (SSO), provided by Imprivata eliminates the need to repeatedly type usernames and passwords, streamlines clinical workflows, and drives EMR adoption.
SSO enables our clinical staff to quickly and securely access clinical and administrative applications.
SSO has allowed our clinical staff to spend less time focusing on their technology and more time focusing on their patients.
The project will focus on the use of wearable technologies to improve the proactive care of patients in Worcestershire.
Will promote patients independence in the community for Mental Health and Disabilities.
Prevention of harm to vulnerable patients
Improve mobility and management of medicines


CALGARY, Alberta, March 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. ("Bellatrix" or the "Company") (TSX:BXE) (NYSE:BXE) today announces the filing of its Annual Information Form ("AIF") for the year ended December 31, 2017, with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR"). In addition, Bellatrix has filed its Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2017, which includes the AIF, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval ("EDGAR") system. The AIF contains the Company's reserve data and other oil and natural gas information, as required under National Instrument 51-101.
An electronic copy of the AIF may be obtained on Bellatrix's website at www.bxe.com, on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com and on the Company's EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov/edgar.html. A printed copy of this document is available by contacting Bellatrix's investor relations group at (403) 750-1270 or at investor.relations@bxe.com.


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Wednesday 06 Nov 2019 @ 16:10
National Infrastructure Commission
A renewable future for Britain is about more than meeting net zero
Just a decade ago, the jury was out on renewables. We questioned whether wind and solar would ever be affordable and resilient enough for us to rely on them. But today, it's a different story. This year has seen a promising milestone in Britain's transition towards a greener economy.
In September, the government awarded Contracts for Difference to twelve new renewable energy projects. With some schemes being delivered for as cheaply as £39.65/MWh, enough generation will be provided to power over seven million homes at record low costs.
For the first time, large scale renewables are expected to come online below market prices and without additional subsidy on bills. This adds further evidence to a key finding in the Commission's National Infrastructure Assessment published last summer: the UK can and should have low-cost and low-carbon electricity.
We recommended a highly renewable energy mix as the low-cost option to meet Britain's power needs. This is non-negotiable if we are to reach the government's target to get to net zero by 2050. But beyond cost, there are additional benefits that decarbonisation could bring.
The UK already has world-leading capability in offshore wind generation and smart energy systems, enabling it to compete globally. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows the UK exported £611 million worth of renewable goods and services in 2017, to a market place made up of at least 44 countries.
Between them, these nations are currently spending £188 billion on renewables and £217 billion on energy as a whole. There is also an appetite among some, including Spain, the USA and China, to install cutting-edge new technologies, such as floating offshore wind turbines, which the UK is at the forefront of developing. These ground-breaking exports have the potential to be a key driver of innovation in the UK economy.
There is also scope to gain from fostering an expert understanding of how a highly renewable system might operate in practice. The energy sector will have to become more flexible and use smart energy systems to meet the challenges of intermittent generation, as outlined in our Smart Power report.
The technology required to facilitate this will again provide the UK with a chance to tap into new markets on the world stage. The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund programme, "Prospering from the energy revolution," is looking to take advantage of this opportunity, with $2 trillion a year estimated to be invested in global energy infrastructure. The government has committed to contribute up to £102.5 million for research to develop smart systems that can support the global move to renewable energy.
Being an early adopter would help to create skilled jobs across the country. Renewable generation is already delivering this and the pattern is likely to continue in the future, with factors such as the UK's shallow marine floor making it ideally suited for offshore wind.
As part of its Industrial Strategy, the government is seeking to generate more employment opportunities in offshore wind across the UK. If this was widened to include all other viable types of renewable generation, the potential for job creation would be greater still.
Green energy plants require maintenance to keep them up and running, just as their polluting counterparts do, so these jobs would provide sustainable employment into the future. At present, the average lifespan of an onshore wind turbine is around 21 years, meaning replacement and maintenance programmes must happen alongside new installation.
Historically, renewable projects have brought an array of benefits to their neighbouring areas. Offshore wind developers have provided funding for initiatives like lifeboat services for England's South Coast and community centres in Norfolk. Likewise, the onshore sector has the 'Onshore wind community protocol' that requires developers to fund good causes for people living in close proximity.
Renewables offer a rare and important opportunity for Britain. These technologies are a cost-effective way to meet our climate change ambition, while boosting UK plc and building new foundations to help the economy thrive nationally and regionally. If we make the right choices now, this could be the start of a real success story.
Jonathan Morris is a policy adviser for the Commission
Channel website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-infrastructure-commission
Original article link: https://www.nic.org.uk/a-renewable-future-for-britain-is-about-more-than-meeting-net-zero/
Speedy action needed on EVs charging (letter)
National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt has today written a letter to the editor of The Times, in response to its article on the challenge of preparing for the expected growth in electric vehicles in the UK, part of a series of articles on the theme of 'Electric Britain'.
Young pioneers sought to help shape UK's infrastructure
Do you want to support the Commission work and help it to be the UK's most credible, forward-thinking and influential voice on infrastructure policy and strategy?
Armitt: Let's shine a light on infrastructure's Christmas heroes
A gas network controller, a highways officer and a rail project manager are among the "hidden heroes of infrastructure" featured in a seasonal campaign by the National Infrastructure Commission to highlight the number of specialists across energy, transport and water who will be working this Christmas Day.
Statement on the election of the new government
As the independent body providing expert advice to government on how to tackle the UK's future infrastructure challenges, we are encouraged by the extent to which the subject was discussed during the General Election campaign.
The pre-election period
In the run-up to the UK General Election, the Commission – like most other public sector bodies – is required to communicate in accordance with the 2019 General Election guidance.
Utility regulators must have new powers if UK is to tackle climate change
The UK will fail to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 if regulators aren't given new powers to ensure utility companies invest in sustainable infrastructure, according to a report from the National Infrastructure Commission.
Commission vision for drought resilience recognised by engineering experts
The National Infrastructure Commission's work on improving the resilience of England's water supply to drought has received the Institution of Civil Engineers' Chris Binnie Award for Sustainable Water Management.
Falling price of renewables shows a low-carbon future can be low-cost
The government has announced that twelve new renewable energy projects have won Contracts for Difference (CfD) – with some offshore wind schemes being delivered for as low as £39.65/MWh.
Summer disruption highlights need to understand 'cascade effect' on resilience of inter-connected infrastructure systems
The National Infrastructure Commission is looking to address gaps in understanding of the resilience of complex infrastructure systems so that a repeat of this summer's major service disruptions can be avoided.


Accent your interior with this true hero of mid-century design: the instantly recognisable Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered in Elegance Leather in an assortment of hues and manufactured to exacting standards by Scandinavian furniture specialists, Fritz Hansen.
Accent your interior with this true hero of mid-century design: the instantly recognisable Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered in Elegance Leather in an assortment of hues with a polished aluminium base, all manufactured to exacting standards by Scandinavian furniture specialists, Fritz Hansen.
Originally designed in 1958 for the lobby and reception areas of the Royal Hotel Copenhagen, the Egg Chair's fluid curves offered a sculptural contrast to the building's straight-edges and vertical lines.
The Egg Chair was crafted using entirely new techniques for the time, with Jacobsen being the first to utilise a strong foam inner shell underneath the chair's upholstery. Using a unique process, Jacobsen tested and prototyped the shape and form of the Egg Chair using clay in his home studio.
This edition of the Egg Chair is upholstered in Sørensen's Elegance Leather, a firm yet flexible aniline variety crafted from the finest European rawhide from Alpine cattle, with visible, natural markings that only get better with age. Beautifully soft and smooth, Elegance Leather serves as the perfect enhancement to the curves of the iconic Egg Chair and is available in a selection of hues.
Manufactured to exacting standards by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen's Egg Chair makes an inspiring addition to any space and will retain its bold presence and immaculate presentation for years to come.


Football: America's most watched sport! A game where camaraderie and team work truly makes a difference on the outcome of each game. Football is a group activity that challenges you to work together to achieve a common goal with your teammates, and as high schools begin to gear up for tryouts and training camp, teenagers who enjoy the game are getting more and more pumped about getting out on the grid-iron and making some plays!
Good Mental Health: Research shows athletes tend to have higher levels of self-esteem and lower levels of depression.
Regardless of these benefits, to the kids, the game is about fun, friendships, and camaraderie.
But unfortunately, playing football, a contact sport, bears the risk of some unwanted pains or injuries. At the forefront of physical injuries one can suffer from football are concussions. The National Football League (NFL) along with its counterparts has brought serious awareness to the public regarding concussions in connection with playing football.
For the parents of young football players, it is almost always heart thrilling to watch their little ones make a great catch or key tackle in a game. Consequently, it is important to take action at an early age when it comes to teaching good sportsmanship and proper safety measures to our young ones and teenagers.
And most importantly, Wear properly fitted protective equipment, such as a helmets, pads, and mouth guard: The common theme around the game these days is to tackle with the head up and do not lead with the helmet.
Football players, especially at a younger age, are very susceptible to concussions. A concussion is a change in mental state due to a traumatic impact that can happen during different times of the game. Not all those who suffer a concussion will lose consciousness. Some signs that a concussion has been sustained are headache, dizziness, nausea, loss of balance, drowsiness, numbness, tingling, difficulty concentrating, and blurry vision. The athlete should return to play only when clearance is granted by a health care professional.
Sometimes we can't control fate and accidents do happen. Speak with a sports medicine professional or athletic trainer if you have any concerns about football injuries or football injury prevention strategies. Don't let your local high school athletic department be negligent by not taking advantage of new technologies that are designed to prevent head trauma or any other injury. These accidents can be difficult to deal with unless you have someone guiding you throughout the process. If you're in need of some guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at the Thomas Law Firm. And let the games begin!


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using System;
using System.Collections.Concurrent;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using LightningDB.Native;

namespace LightningDB.Factories
{
    class CursorManager
    {
        private readonly LightningTransaction _transaction;
        private readonly ConcurrentDictionary<IntPtr, bool> _cursors;

        public CursorManager(LightningTransaction transaction)
        {
            if (transaction == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException("transaction");

            _transaction = transaction;

            _cursors = new ConcurrentDictionary<IntPtr, bool>();
        }

        private IntPtr CreateCursorHandle(uint dbHandle)
        {
            var handle = default(IntPtr);
            NativeMethods.Execute(lib => lib.mdb_cursor_open(_transaction._handle, dbHandle, out handle));

            return handle;
        }

        private void CloseCursor(IntPtr cursorHandle)
        {
            NativeMethods.Library.mdb_cursor_close(cursorHandle);
        }

        public LightningCursor OpenCursor(LightningDatabase db)
        {
            var handle = CreateCursorHandle(db._handle);
            _cursors.TryAdd(handle, true);

            return new LightningCursor(db, _transaction, handle);
        }

        public void CloseCursor(LightningCursor cursor)
        {
            try
            {
                CloseCursor(cursor._handle);
            }
            finally
            {
                bool value;
                _cursors.TryRemove(cursor._handle, out value);
            }
        }

        public void CloseAll()
        {
            foreach (var p in _cursors)
                CloseCursor(p.Key);

            _cursors.Clear();
        }
    }
}

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Front page - Fighting the U-boats - Allied Warship Commanders
Listing of officers
Commander finder
Allied Warship Commanders
Chester Carl Smith, USN
Photo from Life Magazine (16 March 1942)
7 Nov 1934 Lt.
1 Aug 1939 Lt.Cdr.
1 Aug 1942 T/Cdr.
20 Jul 1943 T/Capt.
Dec/Mar 42 Navy Cross (1)
ca. mid 42 Gold Star
Warship Commands listed for Chester Carl Smith, USN
Ship Rank Type From To
USS Swordfish (193) Lt. Submarine 22 Jul 1939 Jul 1942
USS Swordfish (193) T/Cdr. Submarine 29 Sep 1942 3 Jan 1943
We currently have no career / biographical information on this officer.
Events related to this officer
Submarine USS Swordfish (193)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) departed Mariveles Bay (near Manila, Philippines) for her 1st war patrol. She was ordered to patrol off Hainan Island.
For the attack positions of USS Swordfish during this patrol see the map below. As no deck log is available (for the moment) the attack positions were taken from the patrol report. Unfortunately the patrol report does not give daily noon positions.
9 Dec 1941 (position 14.30, 119.00)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) claims to have sunk a steamer about 100 nautical miles west of Manila Bay, Philippines. There is no confirmation for this claim.
(All times are zone -8)
0044 hours - In position 14°30'N, 119°00'E sighted a steamer bearing 325°. Ship thought to be about 3900 tons, course 105°, speed 13 knots. Started surface approach.
0057 hours - Fired two torpedoes from 1500 yards. Submerged to avoid gun attack which did not materialize. Lost depth control but had a fair glance at the target. Apparently one hit 1/4 lenght from the stern. The ship appeared to be settling evenly but the back might have been broken leaving her stern a little high. Returned to periscope depth after about 20 minutes, nothing in sight. Consider ship sunk.
11 Dec 1941 (position 14.14, 111.40)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked a steamer of about 3500 tons with two torpedoes in the South China Sea south of the Paracel Islands. No hits were obtained.
0525 hours - In position 14°14'N, 111°40'E sighted a steamer of about 3500 tons bearing 230°. Range 5 nautical miles. Made surfaced approach. Target course 046°, speed 0 knots. Fired two torpedoes from 1270 yards. Submerged on firing. No explosions were heard.
While operating off the south coast of Hainan, USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN), attacked but missed a steamer with two torpedoes. Later on the same day USS Swordfish torpedoed and damaged the Japanese army cargo ship Kashii Maru (8407 GRT, built 1936) in position 18°08'N, 109°22'E.
0427 hours - In position 18°05'N, 109°18'E sighted a steamer on the starboard bow on an easterly course. Made surface approach. Enemy course was course 097°, speed 12 knots.
0434 hours - Fired two torpedoes from 2000 yards. Submerged on firing to avoid possible counter attack with gunfire in fairly bright light. No explosions were heard due to own noises on diving. Results of the attack were not clear.
1751 hours - In position 18°08'N, 109°22'E sighted a steamer thought to be about 9200 GRT and in ballast, bearing 085°, range 3.5 nautical miles. Made submerged approach. Enemy course 315°, speed 14 knots.
1808 hours - Fired two torpedoes from 750 yards. One hit was obtained. The ship stopped after having turned northwards. She was listing 10° to port.
1842 hours - Fired another torpedo from 1400 yards. It hit. The ship was seen to sink slowly.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith) torpedoed and heavily damaged the Japanese Army transport Atsutasan Maru (8663 GRT, built 1937, offsite link) off the coast of Indo-China in position 18°06'N, 109°44'E.
Atsutasan Maru sank on the 18th.
1143 hours - In position 18°06'N, 109°44'E sighted steamer bearing 235°, range 5.5 nautical miles. Enemy course 100°. Increased to full submerged speed for approach. Shortly afterwards sighted a total of six steamers in more or less a loose column. Finally got into minimum torpedo range from the last ship, 2800 yards. Fired three torpedoes. 35 seconds after firing the first torpedo a torpedo explosion was heard. One of the torpedoes had prematured, most likely on arming. A second detonation was heard after about 2 minutes. The ship was seen to be stopped and on fire amidships and listed 10° to starboard. Circled to the southward of the torpedoed ship at a range of about 4 nautical miles.
1547 hours - Sighted a destroyer. Went to 120 feet and cleared the area to the south. When the steamer was last seen she was down by the bow and it appeared she would sink soon.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked a Japanese destroyer with two torpedoes off the South coast of Hainan in position 18°05'N, 109°20'E. No hits were obtained. One of the torpedoes prematured and the destroyer was able to evade the other torpedo. Swordfish was then counter attacked with depth charges but sustained no damage.
1046 hours - In position 18°05'N, 109°20'E sighted a destroyer and a trawler. Proceeded to attack the destroyer. Fired two torpedoes from 1120 yards. A premature torpedo explosion was heard 22 seconds after firing. The destroyer was then able to evade the second torpedo. Went deep and changed course to get off the torpedo tracks. 2 minutes after firing depth charging started. A total of 8 being dropped. Swordfish managed to get out of the way for 15 minutes but was heavy aft and not willing to pump (for the noise) she settled on the bottom at 174 feet.
1500 hours - Having heard no pinging for 2 hours came off the bottom.
1607 hours - Returned to periscope depth, nothing in sight.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked a so far unidentified Japanese merchant/transport vessel south of Hainan in position 18°06'N, 109°20'E. One torpedo was fired but it missed.
1156 hours - In position 18°06'N, 109°20'E sighted a steamer bearing 219°, range about 5 nautical miles. Proceeded to attack. Enemy course was 110°, speed 9 knots, size 3900 GRT and partially loaded.
1310 hours - Fired one torpedo from 1000 yards, it missed.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked but missed a large Japanese merchant/transport ship with two torpedoes off the south coast of Hainan.
0637 hours - Sound reported propeller noises bearing 197°. Came to periscope depth and saw a destroyer at a range of 2000 yards.
0644 hours - In position 18°07'N, 109°20'E heard and sighted a steamer at a range of 1000 yards. This ship made several course changes in quick succession and finally averaged about 320°. Started attack.
0654 hours - Fired two torpedoes for a torpedo run of about 5000 yards. The ship was thought to be about 9200 GRT and was proceeding towards Sama Bay at a speed of 14 knots.
0703 hours - Heard three torpedo explosions. The target produced more smoke after the explosions but was most likely not hit but just speeding up.
0730 hours - Sighted the destroyer coming in our direction. Also several trawlers were patrolling the area as was another destroyer.
0930 hours - Depth charged while at periscope depth. Most likely an aircraft. Went to 135 feet. A total of 12 depth charges were then dropped quite close.
1115 hours - Returned to periscope depth. All clear.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) ended her 1st war patrol at Mariveles, Phillipines.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) embarked part of the organizational staff of the Submarines Asiatic Command Staff at Mariveles, Phillipens and departed for Surabaya, Java, Netherlands East Indies.
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USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) arrived at Surabaya, Java, Netherlands East Indies.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) departed Surabaya, Java, Netherlands East Indies for her 2nd war patrol. She was to patrol in the Celebes Sea and in the Philippines.
For the daily and attack positions of USS Swordfish during this patrol see the map below.
20 Jan 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) is ordered to patrol in Piru Bay, Seram, Dutch East Indies.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) is ordered to patrol off Davao, Philippines via Kema, Celebes, Netherlands East Indies.
24 Jan 1942 (position 1.25, 125.08)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith) torpedoed and sank the Japanese auxiliary gunboat Myoken Maru (4124 GRT, built 1938) north of Kema, Celebes in position 01°25'N, 125°08'E.
1015 hours - Sighted a cargo ship bearing 011°, range about 7 nautical miles. Sche was anchored about 7 nautical miles north-east of Kema.
1043 hours - Sighted another cargo ship bearing 023° well up toward the beginning of Lembeh Strait. Decided to go in the lower part of this strait to attack these ships.
1238 hours - Fired two torpedoes at the 7000 tons target from 2100 yards. Heard two torpedo explosions. While swinging to attack the other target the first target was seen to list 20° to starboard.
1242 hours - Fired two torpedoes at the 10000 tons target from 3600 yards. Two torpedo explosions were heard but the results were not observed as Swordfish had gone to 180 feet on firing and was able to creep away. A single depth charge was dropped most likely by an aircraft but this caused no damage to Swordfish.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked a Japanese destroyer with two torpedoes south of Davao Gulf, Philippines. No hits were obtained.
0445 hours - In position 05°22'N, 126°12'E sighted what was thought to be a steamer but turned out to be a Japanese destroyer bearing 220°, range 3 nautical miles. Changed course to close the range and attack.
0459 hours - Fired two torpedoes from 1700 yards. Submerged on firing. Targets course was 025°, speed 12 knots. No hits were obtained. Most likely the torpedoes missed astern and were not observed as no counter attack followed.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked a Japanese merchant / transport ship east-south-east of the Gulf of Davao. One torpedo was fired but it missed.
1143 hours - Surfaced for a sun sight. Sighted a steamer bearing 008°, range 10 nautical miles. Enemy course 240°.
1146 hours - Dived and closed submerged at full speed. The target was a merchant / transport ship of about 6300 GRT.
1258 hours - In position 06°20'N, 126°49'E fired one torpedo from 3300 yards. It missed astern.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) is ordered to patrol off Kema, Celebes, Netherlands East Indies.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) is ordered to patrol in the eastern part of Mollucca Strait.
1 Feb 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) is detected and depth charged by Japanese destroyers 1 nautical mile north of Lembeh Island.
1908 hours - Just as Swordfish cleared the north tip of Lembeh Island several destroyers were sighted ahead and on the port bow at a range of about 2 nautical miles. Swordfish was somewhat silhoutted by the moon and detection was inevitable.
1910 hours - Submerged. The destroyers were seen heading towards. Went to 250 feet.
1912 hours - Depth charging started. The first charges exploded when Swordfish was between 100 and 150 feet. There appeared to be 2 destroyers participating in the hunt. During the next 20 minutes 6 depth charges were dropped. Several were very close causing some damage to Swordfish. After about half an hour one of the destroyers left. The other remained hunting in the area until 2215 hours.
2231 hours - Surfaced. Nothing in sight.
5 Feb 1942 (position 5.54, 126.12)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) spotted a merchant vessel south of Davao Gulf, Philippines. Swordfish was unable to close to attack. Shortly afterwards an enemy convoy was sighted but Swordfish was sighted and depth charged by an escorting destroyer.
2218 hours - In position 05°53'N, 126°15'E sighted a merchant ship bearing 318°, range 4.5 nautical miles. Enemy course was 250°. Changed course to approach and increased speed to 116 knots.
2248 hours - Unable to close so broke off the approach and headed west.
2317 hours - In position 05°54'N, 126°12'E sighted three large cargo ships in column bearing 340°, range 5 nautical miles. Enemy course was approximately 260°. Started to turn towards to attack when a destroyer was seen proceeding towards Swordfish at high speed. Range to the destroyer was 4 nautical miles.
2330 hours - Dived.
2340 hours - The destroyer dropped two depth charges soon after followed by two more.
2345 hours - One depth charge was dropped. The destroyer returned to the convoy after about 15 minutes.
14 Feb 1942 (position 6.45, 126.54)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) torpedoed and damaged the Japanese transport ship Amagisan Maru (7623 GRT, built 1933, offsite link) east off Davao Bay in position 06°45'N, 126°54'E.
0735 hours - Sighted ship bearing 265°, range about 9 nautical miles. Changed course and went to full speed ahead to intercept.
0828 hours - In position 06°45'N, 126°54'E fired two torpedoes from 2800 yards. Obtained one hit. The ship, thought to be of 9500 GRT, had stopped and was settling by the stern.
0855 hours - The damaged ship got underway on a westerly course.
19 Feb 1942 (position 14.32, 120.08)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked what is thought to be a small tanker west of Manila Bay, Philippines with two torpedoes. No hits were obtained. Swordfish was then depth charged by an escort vessel but was not damaged.
Late in the evening Swordfish entered Mariveles Bay.
0925 hours - Sighted a ship bearing 215°, range 5 nautical miles. Commenced approach. Enemy course was 040°, speed 13 knots.
0947 hours- In position 14°32'N, 120°08'E fired two torpedoes from 800 yards at the target which was thought to be a small tanker. Most likely one of the torpedoes prematured.
0950 hours - A counter attack started in which 8 depth charges were dropped in qrous of two in quick succession. Swordfish meanwhile had gone to 250 feet. The depth charges were close but not close enough to cause damage.
The depth charge attack was, according to Lt.Cdr. Smith carried out by a Japanese torpedo boat. This might well be correct as three Japanese torpedo boats were employed on the blockade of Manila Bay; Otori, Hayabusa and Kiji.
During the night of 19 to 20 February 1942, USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN), took on board fuel and 13 torpedoes at Mariveles Bay.
Early in the evening Swordfish took on board the President of the Philippines, his family and some officials. Swordfish departed through a minefield and arrived at San Jose, Panay, Philippine Islands on 22 February where the President and his party were transferred to a motor tender. Swordfish then returned to Manila Bay on the 24th and embarked 13 civilian evacuees, including Commissioner Francis Sayre and his staff, and 5 military personnel, 18 in total.
Upon completetion of these tasks and after a short patrol, USS Swordfish set course to return to Surabaya, Java, Netherlands East Indies. Due to the invasion of Java this was later changed to Fremantle, Australia.
2 Mar 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) is ordered to proceed to Fremantle, Australia.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) ended her 2nd war patrol at Fremantle, Australia. At Fremantle she was refitted by USS Holland and USS Otus.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) departed Fremantle, Australia for her 3rd war patrol. She was ordered to deliver 40 tons of provisions to the besieged island of Corregidor, however Corregidor fell before this mission could be carried through so on 10 April 1942 Swordfish was ordered to patrol in the vicinity of Ambon Island, Netherlands East Indies.
No daily position ar listed in the patrol report of USS Swordfish. The deck log is not available to us (at the moment). The positions displayed on this incomplete map below were taken from the patrol report.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) ended her 3rd war patrol when she returned to Fremantle. The patrol had been uneventful. At Fremantle she was refitted by USS Otus.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) departed Fremantle for her 4th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the South China Sea.
No daily position are listed in the patrol report of USS Swordfish. The deck log is not available to us (at the moment). The positions displayed on this incomplete map below were taken from the patrol report.
20 May 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
During the night of 20/21 May 1942, USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN), passed Lombok Strait northbound.
23 May 1942 (position -2.21, 118.34)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) most likely torpedoed and damaged the Japanese merchant vessel Asakaze Maru (6517 GRT, built 1938) in Makassar Strait in position 02°21'S, 118°34'E.
1055 hours - Sighted smoke bearing 343°. Started approach.
1157 hours - The target was now seen to be a 6500 tons merchant ship, zig-zagging. Started attack.
1311 hours - In position 02°21'S, 118°34'E fired two torpedoes from 3400 yards. No explosions were heard but the ship stopped. It was thought both torpedoes had missed ahead. The target got underway and decided not to fire torpedoes on a 180° track. As the ships gun was manned also decided not to surface for gun action.
29 May 1942 (position 7.33, 116.18)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) torpedoed and sank the Japanese transport ship Tatsufuku Maru (1946 GRT, built 1939) at the south-western entrance to Balabac Strait in position 07°33'N, 116°18'E.
0150 hours - Sighted a ship bearing 338°, distance about 8 nautical miles. Closed to investigate.
0224 hours - Dived. The vessel looked like a destroyer lying to. Range was now 3 nautical miles. Continued approach submerged.
0240 hours - Fired two torpedoes from 1600 yards. A torpedo explosion was heard 1m 25s after firing the first torpedo. Observed a narrow column of water one quarter lenght from the bow. Continued towards the target and at a range of 600 yards thought the target was a tanker of about 3500 tons. Thebow was slightly down but the target did not seem to be sinking. Turned away to bring the stern tubes to bear.
0253 hours - Fired one stern torpedo. A loud explosion was heard 56 seconds after firing. Smoke and spray were observed near the stern of the target. The target sank within two minutes.
4 Jun 1942 (position 3.25, 105.27)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked a Japanese destroyer north-west of the Anambas Islands in position 03°25'N, 105°27'E. No hits were obtained.
0154 hours - In position 03°25'N, 105°27'E sighted a ship to the southward at a range of about 6 nautical miles.
0156 hours - Dived. The ship headed towards Swordfish. The target was soon seen to be a destroyer proceeding at high speed.
0209 hours - Fired four torpedoes from the stern tubes as the destroyer passed astern at a range of 400 yards. No explosions were heard.
0212 hours - Went to 200 feet as the destroyer was seen coming towards. The destroyer patrolled in the area for about 2 hours but she did not detect Swordfish.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked a Japanese convoy off the east coast of Malaya in position 05°00'N, 104°00'E. Results are not clear but most likely no hits are obtained.
1250 hours - Sighted smoke bearing 135°. Started approach. After a while the contact was seen to be a convoy.
1457 hours - Sighted three ships in the convoy bearning 115°. Range was 8 nautical miles. Ememy course 005°. No escort was seen to be ahead of the convoy.
1530 hours - The ships were seen to be zig-zagging. Base course was bearing 340°.
1610 hours - Sighted three more ships bearing 045°. They were on a southerly course. Range was 9 nautical miles. A total of eight merchant ships were finally in sight.
1626 hours - In position 05°00'N, 104°00'E fired two torpedoes from 3300 yards at the closest merchant ship. One torpedo explosion was heard 3 minutes 15 seconds after firing the first torpedo.
1630 hours - A large destroyer was seen coming towards. Went deep.
1638 hours - Hit the bottom at 140 feet.
1642 hours - One depth charge was dropped.
1648 hours - Another depth charge was dropped, a little closer. Swordfish remained on the bottom until dark.
12 Jun 1942 (position 10.08, 102.34)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) torpedoed and sank the Japanese transport ship Burma Maru (4585 GRT, built 1917) northwest of Pulo Wai, in the Gulf of Siam in position 10°08'N, 102°34'E.
0318 hours - In position 10°08'N, 102°34'E sighted a ship bearing about 150°. Made surface approach. The target, thought to be of 6900 tons, was zig-zagging on a base course of 320° at a speed of 8 knots.
0357 hours - Fired two torpedoes from 1400 yards. No hits were obtained. The torpedoes appeared not to have been sighted by the target. Started another attack.
0434 hours - Fired two torpedoes from 1400 yards. A torpedo hit was observed just forward of the bridge of the target 70 seconds after firing the first torpedo. The ship stopped, settled and sank by the bow after 12 minutes.
28 Jun 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
During the day, USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN), passed Lombok Strait southbound while submerged.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) ended her 4th war patrol at Fremantle, Australia.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) departed Fremantle for Brisbane via Sydney.
26 Oct 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) arrived at Sydney.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) departed Sydney for Brisbane.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) arrived at Brisbane.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) departed Brisbane for her 6th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the Solomon Islands / New Britain area.
11 Nov 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) is ordered to patrol off the south-east coast of New Britain.
13 Nov 1942 (position -5.27, 152.29)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked two Japanese transports in a convoy to the south of Rabaul. One hit was claimed
(All times are zone -11)
1809 hours - In position 05°27'S, 152°29'E sighted smoke bearing 169° T. Commenced to close. The contact turned out to be two transports escorted by a submarine chaser ahead.
1917 hours - Fired four torpedoes from the bow tubes from 1650 yards, two at each of the transports. Heard an explosion 2 minutes and 38 seconds fter firing the first torpedo.
1922 hours - Heard three more explosions, most likely the other three torpedoes exploding at the end of their run. Heard the escort coming towards. Went deep and rigged for depth charging.
1928 hours - One depth charge exploded overhead but it caused no damage.
2000 hours - The escort ceased the hunt.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) attacked a Japanese tanker in a convoy to the south of Rabaul. One hit was claimed.
1206 hours - In position 05°00'S, 152°26'E sighted smoke bearing 297° T. Commenced an approach.
1223 hours - Sighted masts, bearing now 269° T. Range was 8 nautical miles. The contact turned out to be a convoy made up of a transport vessel of about 5500 tons, a 4500 tons transport and a 4500 tons tanker. They were escorted by two submarine chasers.
1325 hours - Fired four torpedoes at the tanker from 2400 yards. On hit was obtained just forward of the stern. The tanker immediately settled by the stern and smoke was seen pouring from the boiler and engine rooms.
1329 hours - Went to 250 feet as one of the escorts came towards.
1330 hours - Heard the other three torpedoes explode at the end of their run.
1338 hours - Heard two depth charges explode about 500 yards to starboard.
1347 hours - Two more depth charges were heard to explode about 600 yards on the port quarter. The enemy continued to hunt but by 1500 hours the hunt was well astern.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) is ordered to patrol off Cape Ward Hunt, New Guinea.
A group of five Japanese destroyers is seen returning to Rabaul from Buna but could not be attacked.
12 Dec 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) departed her patrol area for Brisbane.
USS Swordfish (Lt.Cdr. C.C. Smith, USN) ended her 6th war patrol at Brisbane, Australia.
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Sudisman (1920 – October 1968) was a general secretary of the Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) and the only PKI leader to be put on trial following the 30 September Movement in 1965. He was sentenced to death and executed.

He was the fourth highest-ranking member of the Communist Party of Indonesia's Politburo, and was the only one of the five senior leaders of PKI to be tried. All but one of the ten PKI politburo members were killed.

Sudisman tried to reorganize the PKI into an underground movement after other senior leaders were captured and summarily executed. He acted as the leader of the PKI for a short time before his arrest. He was finally arrested in December 1966.

Trial

Sudisman was the highest ranking PKI politburo member to appear before the Mahmillub (Mahkamah Militer Luar Biasa, the Extraordinary Military Tribunal), as the other members had been killed. Sudisman's trial was held in July 1967.

Testimonies of Sudisman and other PKI leaders greatly strengthened the case against them in the trial. They more or less admitted their own involvement in a coup attempt. However, they claimed that the 30 September Movement was justified as there had really been a so-called "Council of Generals" that had plotted against Sukarno to take power after his death, or to depose him. They denied accusations and interpretations that the PKI had been the sole organizer of the coup attempt. Army's and prosecution's version of the events are highly unlikely, and the first initiative for the coup attempt may have come from dissatisfied army officers, despite the PKI leadership's involvement.

Sudisman's testimonies gave a plausible explanation that PKI as an organization had not been involved with the coup attempt, and Dipa Nusantara Aidit had been the person who had acted on his own initiative and plotted with the officers. Suharto managed to use Aidit's actions as a justification for the Indonesian killings of 1965–66. The resulting elimination of the PKI from Indonesian politics achieved goals of right-wing officers and Muslim extremists who were backed by the United States.

Sudisman was executed in October 1968.

See also

Nasakom
Transition to the New Order

References

External links
Defence speech given by Sudisman on 21 July 1967 at the Marxists Internet Archive
Speech given by Sudisman in September 1966 at the Marxists Internet Archive

1920 births
1968 deaths
Indonesian communists
Communist Party of Indonesia politicians
20th-century executions by Indonesia
Executed communists