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The Southern Secret to Surviving Summer.
I racked my brains to figure out what to post today. And then ran out of time… off to art history…. then a mile and a half walk to my hair salon (yes a salon– Salon 23 — where Lori, the owner, never EVER fails to give me a perfect haircut) and the walk back in my suit….
Sometime during my haircut the temperature topped out around 80ºF, with the humidity in the high 60th percentile. By the time I got home (I took a quick detour by a local bicyle shop to look into a city bike) I had soaked through my shirt.
Let's see, super lightweight wool suit (120s, unlined by Oxxford), cotton poplin shirt … now what had I missed?
Pick up some at your local drugstore or through Amazon.com or drugstore.com. In hot weather, it's worth it's weight in gold.
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The secrets of the South indeed. Great idea!
A liberal dosing got me through the Armenian Food Festival today… it's hovering in the upper 80s.


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Jun Nakamura: Shibori and Contemporary Fashion
London-based Japanese designer reinterprets the art of shibori for the 21st century
By Paul McInnes | Posted on February 15, 2019
Metropolis was fortunate enough to meet with Jun Nakamura — a fashion designer based in London who works with the ancient art of shibori, which originates from one of three types of ancient Japanese resist-dyed techniques named kokechi. The process of shibori produces beautiful and intriguing patterns on fabric. A graduate of Osaka Mode Gakuen and currently studying for an MA in Fashion Design Womenswear at Istituto Marangoni London, Nakamura uses his familial background in kimono making and a thirst for contemporary design to create groundbreaking artisanal fashion.
Metropolis: After graduating from Osaka Mode Gakuen, which designers did you work with in Tokyo? What did you learn from them?
Jun Nakamura: I worked with some designers. A company I worked for specialises in handiwork, such as hand-woven fabrics and hand embroidery. I had the opportunity to visit India for research and to see factories. It was a good experience to see the handiwork process and talk to domestic workers. I also learnt how each designer developed their designs from inspirations.
M: You've said that the art of shibori is decreasing. Kimono manufacturing too. Why is this and is there a way that the Japanese government or cultural agencies can reverse this trend?
JN: The biggest reason is that the demand for kimono has been decreasing. This has been a long-standing trend. For example, we used to prepare a set of kimono for a wife before her marriage. Although there are families who still follow the traditional custom, this was already becoming less popular when I was in the kimono industry. Customers were often concerned that there were not many opportunities for them to wear kimono and they didn't know how to wear it. In interviews, some specialists in the shibori industry also suggested to me that they have an issue of aging artisans too. In order to survive, they also produce innovative goods but this [practice] has just been started.
I think there could be some [ways the government or agencies can help] other than financial support. Offering more opportunities to learn about the tradition, including workshops at schools, exhibiting at popular places and encouraging collaborations with other industries could be considered, in my opinion. I think it isn't really easy to reverse [the trend] and it would take very long, but I believe continuous engagement and efforts will lead to increasing popularity.
M: How can younger Japanese find a way to incorporate wearing kimono, yukata, jinbei and hanten into everyday life? I'm Scottish and the kilt used to be worn only for formal events but recently more Scottish people wear the kilt casually with jackets and sweaters.
JN: Like you said, including one item into daily styles of western clothing sounds like a very good option and seems easy to do. Jinbei, hanten and haori should be easy to integrate, like knit cardigans. However, kimono and yukata are very long and that might make it more difficult to coordinate. As those items have unique shapes, shortening the length or any ideas of changing length — by fastening or tying — would be necessary.
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M: Do you think Japanese are losing their cultural identity? Why?
JN: Yes, I do. This is a very big topic and I don't have the whole picture, but I think one thing is the progress of technology. I feel that Japanese generally like new technologies and the "latest things" more than people in other countries do. The more we are interested in upcoming apps and functions, the more we may be losing our attention to our culture. Also, communities have been losing functions. It was once common to bring up and educate children together with neighbours, but now many families are more isolated each other now. In addition, many new buildings have been constructed but most of them don't have traditional features. I feel we tend to focus on functions here too. For me it's important to leave some traditional appearances, so that we can feel our cultural heritage much closer.
M: In a recent article you said that sustainability is important for you. Repurposing used garments could "reduce the throwaway culture which is prevalent in the UK market." Could you expand on this for me?
JN: The great amount of clothing being sent to landfills is one of the biggest environmental issues [today]. As these clothes decompose they release methane, and the chemicals on the clothes contaminate soil. The amount of recycled material has increased, but too many garments are still being sent to a landfill. There are some brands which create garments from second-hand clothing, but I guess this isn't something every designer and brand can do. There will be differences in styles, colors and designs among different brands' items.
Therefore, my idea is to develop a system in which customers drop off garments to a store or a brand where they shopped — the brand then repurposes those garments into new collections. As these are originally from their older seasons, I think it isn't too difficult to include and reuse the material. Transportation is something to be considered — but brands could essentially gather materials for free.
M: Do you think the rise of fast fashion has had a detrimental effect on fashion as a whole?
JN: Yes, I do. Partly because people can buy more clothes for the same price, we tend not to think enough about whether the clothes will suit us or not, or are necessary or not. As a result, many people buy unnecessary garments and throw them away quickly. Particularly in Japan, the fast fashion trend has made brands and people alike obsessive about "catching" the trend as fast as possible, with the quality of the pieces being a low priority. It's good to be able to buy a piece for a low price and to be able to coordinate your outfits easily. However, these careless cycles have caused negative effects in total.
M: Why did you decide to move to London? Is it easier to think about traditional Japanese clothing from the outside? Will you ever return to live in Japan?
JN: It was mainly because of my interest in brushing up on my skill-set and looking for more opportunities abroad as a designer. However, I also thought that introducing traditional techniques abroad may catch more attention than in Japan — then, the popularity garnered abroad might lead to traditional techniques being better valued in Japan. I didn't actually think of using handicrafts in an innovative way back in Japan. I just thought that even though I used those techniques (and those were new for fashion), people might not be attracted that much, because those aesthetics are familiar to Japanese to some extent.
I would like to develop my career here more now. However, in the future it would be great to go back to the country which I am from.
M: Designers such as Jotaro Saito have been rethinking the idea of kimono and yukata for years, using material such as denim and unorthodox designs. What do you think of this?
JN: I think it's a very interesting practice. Kimono has not changed its style for a long time. This is not only about kimono, but in Japan, there is a culture of maintaining common rules. I think this is changing slowly, though changes and uniqueness sometimes used to be considered as unfavorable. Therefore, I think his unique ideas on kimono and his designs are quite innovative. YOSHIKIMONO also presented interesting styles of kimono. Aside from unique materials, he changed the structure itself. Changing the structure would be controversial, but in my opinion, we should preserve the tradition both in the original way and an innovative way.
M: Are there any other Japanese designers you respect?
JN: I respect Ms. Chitose Abe (Sacai), Mr. Toshikazu Iwaya (Dresscamp) and Ms. Tamae Hirokawa (Somarta).
M: Interest in Japanese shokunin (artisans) has become more popular in recent years. Crafts, alcohol, coffee, chefs and so on seem to be of real interest to the global community. Why are fashion shokunin such as kimono makers decreasing in number? It seems such a shame.
JN: This is a thought-provoking question. I guess the difference between shokunin who have the profession in those areas and kimono shokunin is whether the products are reasonable or not. Daily goods have more opportunities of being introduced in many places, as they're easier for many people to buy and try. On the other hand, kimono are not for everyone, especially abroad.
However, an artisan in the shibori industry whom I interviewed with has been exhibiting his shibori fashion accessories in Europe for more than four years. He also exhibited his kimono at a museum in Europe once before. As can be seen in this case, if kimono makers produced daily goods more, I think those could be more popular. Some other companies which I interviewed with have been trying to produce innovative products (other than those related to kimono) but these cases still seem to be a minority.
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Editor-in-Chief of Metropolis. Former writer and contributing editor to The Japan Times, Time Out Tokyo, Tokyo Weekender, the Telegraph, TokyoFashion, Stylus and Sportswear International.


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Q: Serializing Json adds "InitializeTask":null element UPDATE:
It was caused by MvxViewModel. Changing to MvxNotifyPropertyChanged solved it (as it's actually all I want)!
When I sesrialise a Json to my type of CategoriesJson it adds a "InitializeTask":null element.
So, my code of CategoriesJson :
public class CategoriesJson
{
    public CategoriesJson()
    {
        Categories = new List<CategoryViewModel>();
    }
    public List<CategoryViewModel> Categories { get; set; }
}

The CategoryViewModel is here:
public class CategoryViewModel : MvxViewModel
        , IHandle<CategorySelectedEvent>
        , IHandle<MainMonthChangedEvent>
    {
        private IEventAggregator events;
        private IConfigurationReader configurationReader;

        public CategoryViewModel()
        {
            Transfers = new List<Transfer>();
        }

        private MvxCommand addTransferClicked;
        [JsonIgnore]
        public IMvxCommand AddTransferClicked => addTransferClicked;

        public Guid Id { get; set; }
        public string Name { get; set; }
        public List<Transfer> Transfers { get; set; }
        [JsonIgnore]
        public string TotalAmount => $"{GetTotalAmount()}";

        private Guid selectedMainMonthId;

        [JsonIgnore]
        public Guid SelectedMainMonthId
        {
            get => selectedMainMonthId;
            set
            {
                if (SetProperty(ref selectedMainMonthId, value))
                {
                    Transfers = configurationReader.ReadTransfers(Id, value);
                    RaisePropertyChanged(nameof(TotalAmount));
                }

            }
        }

        [JsonIgnore]
        private string transferAmount;
        [JsonIgnore]
        public string TransferAmount
        {
            get => transferAmount;
            set => SetProperty(ref transferAmount, value);
        }

        [JsonIgnore]
        private bool isExpanded;
        [JsonIgnore]
        public bool IsExpanded
        {
            get { return isExpanded; }
            set => SetProperty(ref isExpanded, value);
        }

        //public List<MonthViewModel> Months => configurationReader.ReadMonths();
        [JsonIgnore]
        private MonthViewModel selectedMonth;

        [JsonIgnore]
        public MonthViewModel SelectedMonth
        {
            get { return selectedMonth; }
            set => SetProperty(ref selectedMonth, value);
        }

        public string GetTotalAmount()
        {
            double amount = 0;
            foreach (var transfer in Transfers)
            {
                amount += transfer.Amount;
            }

            return $"£ {amount}";
        }

        public void Handle(CategorySelectedEvent message)
        {
            if (Id != message.Id)
                return;

            IsExpanded = true;
        }

        private void AddTransfer()
        {
            var parsed = Double.TryParse(TransferAmount, out double amountResult);
            if (!parsed)
                return;

            configurationReader.AddTransfer(Id, amountResult, SelectedMonth.Id, DateTime.Now, "notes here");
            TransferAmount = String.Empty;
            IsExpanded = false;
        }

        public void Handle(MainMonthChangedEvent message)
        {
            SelectedMainMonthId = message.Id;
        }

        public override void ViewAppearing()
        {
            events = Mvx.Resolve<IEventAggregator>();

            events.Subscribe(this);
            configurationReader = Mvx.Resolve<IConfigurationReader>();
            Transfers = new List<Transfer>();
            addTransferClicked = new MvxCommand(AddTransfer);
            base.ViewAppearing();
        }

I put the JsonIgnore tag to all properties and fields that I don't want to serialize - this didn't help.
So, when I serialize Json, I get, for example:
{"Categories":[{"Id":"2d48427c-c170-4932-96e9-7668418ba008","Name":"test","Transfers":[],"InitializeTask":null}]}

I don't understand where that InitializeTask comes from.. It didn't before, but after I added some more code, it started to appear and I cannot trace to the earlier versions of my code to see what caused it.
Thank you in advance!

A: Probably MvxViewModel base class have that property and is causing issue.

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Bengal's short and sweet winter is laced with delicious food and this tyangra machh er jhol or light catfish curry is one such dish which we enjoy the most. You will get quite good quality tyangra in the fish market, with lots of fish oil ( omega 3 anyone ? ) and you get deliciously soft brinjals and fresh coriander leaves. Throw some fried lentil balls aka 'bori' towards the end of cooking and you are done. It will have this light stew like consistency which brings out the best of the fish and the brinjal and can be enjoyed with hot plain tice on an wintry windy afternoon. An afternoon siesta is must under your quilt after having this.
Sprinkle some salt and turmeric onto the fish and keep aside for 15 minutes. Then fry in mustard oil. Be careful from the spattering of hot oil as soon as tou release the fish onto the pan. It is better to cover the fishes immediately after releasing the fish into hot oil. This tip for the novice cook, I got from my grand ma when I have first started cooking.
Donot fry the fish too much or else it will become rubbery. Remove from heat and keep aside. In the remaining oil, fry the bori till brown and keep aside.
Add some more mustard oil in the pan and when it is hot add slitted green chilli and nigella seeds or brngali 'kalo jire'. Let it splutter.
Add a chopped tomato and wait till it releases the juice and become mushy.
Add salt, turmeric and cumin powder, fry till oil separates.
Add the brinjal chunks and give it a good stir.
Now add 2 cups of water and let it boil.
When the water starts boiling add the fried fishes and mix well with masala and brinjal. Since the dish would be of stew consistency, add enough water so that everything is covered under water.
Give it a good boil for 7-10 minutes. Check if the vegetables are cooked. Then add the fried bori and again boil for 2 minutes These boris will absorb some water so keep an eye for that too.
Adjust the seasoning and add lots of chopped coriander leaves. Keep covered for 15 minutes to infuse the aroma of coriander leaves into the stew or 'jhol'.
Serve hoy woth plain rice.


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It's official: Selena Gomez has new music on the way
Come and get it.
November 22, 2019 12:15 p.m. EST
Selena Gomez has been pretty active on Instagram as of late, and while we do like seeing her scarfing down pasta, napping with her adorable dog, and showing us all what an awesome big sister she is, it's her most recent post that we really love. Because it's all about her music. Correction, her new music.The "Bad Liar" singer has been hinting about fresh sounds for a while now. Earlier this week, Selena released a montage of black-and-white pics with "Look at Her Now" playing in the background alongside the caption "Something exciting is coming tomorrow." And Gomez didn't disappoint.According to Gomez's latest Instagram post, the title, art and track list are coming soon (though we already know two of them; "Lose You to Love Me" and "Look at Her Now"), but she did give us a definitive date: January 10. Mark your calendars, y'all. She added in the caption: "This album is my diary from the past few years and I can't wait for you to hear it." Gomez and her fans have been referring to the upcoming album with the working title SG2 — a mysterious title, considering it follows 2013's Stars Dance and 2015's Revival — and it's already available for pre-order on Apple Music and Spotify. Do what you need to do, Selenators.
You can now preorder my new album, out January 10, 2020. This album is my diary from the past few years and I can't wait for you to hear it. Title, art and track list coming soon. ❤
A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Nov 21, 2019 at 10:37am PST
Selena has actually been sitting on the finished album for a while. She told Jimmy Fallon back in June that she was able to capture some "huge moments" in her personal life and put them into her songs. Presumably some of those moments will include her battle with lupus, her stint in rehab after her emotional breakdown, and the end of her relationships with Justin Bieber and The Weeknd.Gomez also took a much-needed break to focus on herself after her Revival World Tour ran her ragged. If that's what she needed to do so she could gift fans with new music, then we're totally on board. And that time off has clearly paid off for her. Following Selena's recent release of "Lose You to Love Me," a.k.a. an ode to Bieber, she was rewarded like never before. For the first time in her music career, one of her songs nabbed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and Selena took to Instagram to celebrate it.
My first number 1!! This song is so dear to my heart. I've been working so hard to make this album as honest and fun as possible while remaining vulnerable enough to share where I am in life. I love you deeply and thank you so much for listening. I want to thank each and every person that was apart of this moment that I'll never forget!
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Compare the voting records of Brad Sherman and Charlie Crist in 2017-18.
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July 13, 2017 — Nadler of New York Part B Amendment No. 6
June 22, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
May 24, 2017 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 1973, Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017; providing for consideration of HR 1761, Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017; providing for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017, through June 5, 2017
April 28, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 99) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes
April 26, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1695) to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide additional responsibilities for the Register of Copyrights, and for other purposes
April 5, 2017 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 1219, Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2017
April 4, 2017 — Encouraging Employee Ownership Act
March 21, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.
March 8, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1301) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes
Feb. 14, 2017 — Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act


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For some part of the 19th century there was a vibrant and busy French Quarter south of Washington Square Park — now known as Greenwich Village.
The last two decades of the nineteenth century saw the growing commercialization of the Village, a second wave of immigration encroaching on the elegant residences, and the efforts of residents to resist change. The area, already well known as New York City's bohemia, was home to many of the cafes and restaurants where artists, writers, and other counter-culture intellectuals congregated. In the 1850s, the earlier described Pfaff's was the bohemian haunt of choice, but in the 1880s the growing French Quarter between Laurens and Broadway provided the best locations for living the bohemian lifestyle. The French immigrants who settled here were part of a new wave of immigrant groups to New York which also included Irish and Italians. Many of the new immigrants began settling in Greenwich Village and quickly over populated the area.1
I have not been able to pinpoint a date when this community was completely assimilated into the city, but it was still there in the 1880s, as indicated by an article in Scribner's Monthly in 1879.
I CONFESS to finding no little pleasure in lazy explorations of the region that lies west of Broadway, south of Washington Square, and north of Grand street. This is the Quartier Francais of New York. The commonplace, heterogeneous style of the buildings, and the unswerving rectangular course of the streets are American, but the people are nearly all French. French, too, is the language of the signs over the doors and in the windows; and the population is of the lowest and poorest class. The Commune has its emissaries and exiles here. There are swarthy faces which have gladdened in mad grimace over the flames of the Hȏtel de Ville and become the hue of copper bronze under the sun of New Caledonia. There are secret meetings in obscure little cafés, into which strangers seldom enter; where the last movements of the Nihilists are discussed, and the would be regicide is commended over draughts of absinthe and more innocent beer. Mademoiselle Berthe, with her little sisters, fabricates roses and violets out of muslin and wax in the high attics of the tenement houses. Madame Lange, with her arms and neck exposed, may be seen ironing snowy linen in front of an open window. Here is Triquet, le charcutier; Roux, le bottier; Malvaison, le marchand de vin; Givac, le charcutier Alsacien, and innumerable basement restaurants, where dinner vin compris,may be had for the veriest trifle.
Another description of the French Quarter:
For a period of years that section immediately to the south of the Square was the French Quarter. There were the peaceful artisans, and also there were political refugees of dangerous proclivities, men who had had a share in the blazing terrors of the Commune, and who, in some cases, had paid the price in years of imprisonment under the tropical sun of Cayenne. In all their wanderings they had carried the spirit of revolution with them and spouted death to despots over their glasses of absinthe in cellar cafes. William H. Rideing, in an article which was published in " Scribner's Magazine " for November, 1879 [mentioned above], described these men as he had found them in the Taverne Alsacienne in Greene Street : "gathered around the tables absorbed in piquet, ecarte, or vingt-et-un . . . most of them without coats, the shabbiness of their other garments lighted up by a brilliant red bandanna kerchief or a crimson over-shirt." Keen glances were shot at strangers, for the tavern had a certain clientele outside of which it had few customers and suspicion was rife at any invasion." They are drinking wine, vermouth, and greenish opaline draughts of absinthe. Staggering in unnerved and stupefied from the previous night's debauch, they show few signs of vitality until four or five glasses of the absinthe have been drunk, and then they awaken; their eyes brighten and their tongues are loosened —the routine of play, smoke, and alcohol is resumed."
Pleasanter to recall are the sober, industrious men and women who were denizens of the neighborhood in the years gone by—Mademoiselle Berthe and her little sisters, fabricating roses and violets out of muslin and wax in their attic apartment, Madame Lange, the blanchisseuse ironing in front of an open window, Triquet, the charcutier, Roux, the bottier, Malvaison, the marchand de vin. Then there were others of the colony, higher in the social scale and less prosperous in their finances, the impecunious music-teachers and professors of languages who maintained themselves with a frosty air of shabby gentility on a very slender income, and the practitioners of literature and art who maintained themselves somehow on no income at all. For the leisure hours of these there were the innocent wine-shops of South Fifth Avenue, such as the Brasserie Pigault, which Bunner introduced to the readers of " The Midge " with a quaint conceit. The sign of the little cafe from without read: " A LA VILLE DE ROUEN. J. PIGAULT. LAGER BEER. FINE WINES AND LIQUEURS." But its regular patrons knew it best from within, from the warm tables they liked to scan the letters backward, against the glass that protected them from the winter's night. It was a quaint haunt, where gathered Doctor Peters and Father Dube, and Parker Prout, the old artist who had failed in life because of too much talent, and M. Martin, and the venerable Potain, who had lost his mind after his wife's death, and Ovide Marie, the curly-haired musician from Amity Street.
But the prize exhibit, the piece de resistance, of that old Bohemia of the French Quarter to the south of Washington Square was the Restaurant du Grand Vatel in Bleecker Street. Not only the French strugglers, but American artists and authors in embryo used to dine there substantially and economically. As Mr. Rideing described it :
" The floor is sanded, and the little tables are covered with oil-cloth, each having a pewter cruet in the centre. A placard flutters from the wall, announcing a grand festival, banquet, ball, and artistic tombola in celebration of the eighth anniversary of the bloody revolution of March 18, 1871, under the auspices of the 'Societe des Refugies de la Commune' — Family tickets, twenty-five cents, hat-room checks, ten cents —from which we gather that the Restaurant du Grand Vatel has some queer patrons. The landlady sits behind a little desk in the corner. She is a woman of enormous girth, with short petticoats which reveal her thick, white woolen socks; her complexion is dark, her eyes are black and deep, and large golden rings dangle from her ears."
The regular patrons begin to come in. The poor professor, after his unprofitable labours of the day, enters, and bows to the landlady, who is cordial or severe in her greeting according to the items on the little slate which records her accounts. He begins his meal.
"He has coupe aux croutons, veau a la Marengo, pommes frites, a small portion of Gruyere, and a bottle of wine. He eats appreciatively after the manner of a bon vivant; he uses his napkin gently and frequently; he glances blandly at the surroundings; watching him, you would suppose the viands were the choicest of the season, exquisitely prepared, while, in reality, they are poor and insubstantial stuff, the refuse, perhaps, of better restaurants. Having finished the edibles, he calls for a 'gloria,' that is, black coffee and cognac; and, sipping this, he communes with his fancies which come and vanish in the blue waves of cigarette smoke. His aspect bespeaks perfect complacency—Fate can-not harm me; I have dined today."
To Mr. Rideing we are indebted for certain items indicating the very moderate scale of prices at the Restaurant du Grand Vatel. Outside there was a sign that read : "Tous les plats, eight cents ; plats extra varies; cafe superieur, three cents; cafe au lait, five cents."
Here is a list of some of the dishes and their cost:
Soup and a plate of beef and bread, 10¢
Soupe aux croutons, 5¢
Boeuf, legumes, 10¢
Veau a la Marengo, 12¢
Mouton a Ravigotte, 10¢
Ragout de mouton aux pommes, 8¢
Boeuf braise aux oignons, 10¢
Macaroni an gratin, 6¢
Celeri salade, 6¢
Compote de pommes, 4¢
Fromage Neufchatel, 3¢; Limbourg, 4¢; Gruyere, 3¢
Bread, 1¢
Thus, Mr. Rideing figured out, the professor's dinner, wine included, cost him the sum of forty cents, and with five cents added for a roll and a cup of coffee in the morning, his daily expenditure for food was less than half a dollar.
Maurice, Arthur Bartlett. "Trails of Bohemia" (Chapter 10) Fifth Avenue. Dodd, Mead, 1918. Print.
The French Quarter is mentioned many times in The Gilded Hour, first as a neighborhood very close to Waverly Place that Sophie, Anna and Cap explored as children. Particular houses of ill repute were mentioned in an infamous guide to houses of prostitution:
Nos. 111, 127, 136, 139 and 141 W. 3rd St.
Feuding sisters Marie and Mathilde Hermann owned half a dozen French brothels on this infamous block, including one disguised as a cigar store. Mathilde took (unsuccessful) steps to stop her 18-year-old niece from entering the family business.
Washington Square and part of the French Quarter to the South. 1879
See also: Bastille Day Remembrance: The South Village Was Once the Quartier Francaise
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Below are the locations where the MAPM instensive classes are held in each Union. Students are responsible for reserving their own accommodations.
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The title Trinity Yeoman was introduced in 2002 for all former Trinity House cadets, to recognise the completion of their training through the Trinity House Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme.
It is available to all Trinity House sponsored cadets, once they have obtained their Certificate of Competence. Trinity House Yeomen include Deck, Engineering, Electro Technical and professional yacht officers.
The Yeomen Scheme aim is designed to retain a link with the Corporation of Trinity House and to monitor and follow the careers of Yeomen and where requested, to offer assistance on future career options that individuals may consider, both at sea and ashore.
Each Yeoman receives a Certificate of Recognition from the Corporation of Trinity House, together with a unique Trinity Yeomen roundel - which each Yeoman is entitled to wear on the right sleeve of your uniform jacket. The roundel signifies that the officer is a former Trinity House Cadet and maintains an on-going connection with the Corporation of Trinity House.
Each Yeoman is able to keep in touch with Trinity House and with their fellow former cadets in the years ahead - something that could be of significant advantage later on in their careers.
There is access to the password-protected section of this website, so that Yeomen can keep in touch with your fellow Yeomen, and share their experiences and opinions on industry related issues.
The title Trinity Yeoman was introduced in 2002 for all former Trinity House cadets, to recognise the completion of their training through the Trinity House Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme
Helpful information and reference material provided by other organisations
Yeomen experiences
Stories and experiences presented by various Trinity House Yeomen as they venture out into careers at sea
Yeoman application
Becoming a Trinity House Yeoman
Become one of the Trinity House Yeomen once you have completed the Trinity House Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme


Fatima Othman Agha, 60, currently lives in Idlib, Jordan. She and her family lived in a suburb of Damascus which became a rebel area under siege by government forces.
She, along with her daughter Fatina, 31, son Fadi, 29, and granddaughter Nagham, 14, fled their home in early 2013.
They first fled to Jdaidet, in the Damascus countryside, which was soon also surrounded and laid under siege by government forces.
They fled again, this time to Bistandour, narrowly escaping heavy bombing and a civilian massacre. They kept their suitcases packed at all times, in case they needed to flee in order to stay ahead of the fighting and sieges.
On their journey to Jordan, they passed through many rebel and government checkpoints. They witnessed fighting along the way, and men were being taken, either to be questioned or to be conscripted into the army. It was a frightening journey for Fadi, then 25, in particular, who feared being taken. They had to cross illegally into Jordan because of government shooting at the official border crossing.
They have no official status in Jordan, so none of the adults are able to work legally. This means that they are at the mercy of landlords and employers, who regularly take advantage of refugees. They work odd jobs to pay for food and rent, but they live in constant fear of being deported back to Syria. Nagham is currently attending school, but she will no longer be allowed to attend school once she finishes this school year.
They would like to be reunited with their son/brother Mbder Al Abdullah, who was sponsored by OCRA and came to Ottawa in February 2016. If they are able to come to Canada, Fatina, Fadi and Sawsan want to complete English training and find work to support their families. Fatima would seek domestic work and help provide childcare for her grandchildren, so that the mothers would be able to find work. Nagham would be able to resume her schooling.
Like many Syrian families, this family group has never lived apart from one another until the war separated them. Family is extremely important to them, and this separation causes them severe emotional anguish. By reuniting them, we would allow them to move forward with their lives, knowing that their family is safe.
The Government of Canada requires that we have $30,900 to sponsor the Othman Agha / Al Khateeb family. After in-kind and monetary donations, we have raised sufficient funds to sponsor this family.


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