Recorded at the Pink House, Portland Oregon 2010 by Ju Suk Reet Meate on the coldest day in his boudoir. The pieces are named after classical solo Baroque lute pieces and this deconstructed classical Baroque lute suite form will definitely piss of the purists.
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Where is January going? It still feels like New Year's day! Reading over these past few posts, I am conscious that I am focusing on liturgy. There was, of course, much else that was happening. The reason for focusing on liturgy is that it was such a key issue in the life of the Church and required me to think hard about my attitude to it and to worship in general. I am also aware that it was an issue in many other local churches and, indeed, in the wider church. I don't want to give the impression that it was, or is, the only thing that mattered, but what we feel and think about liturgy affects many other areas as well.
Have a good weekend! I'll try to post over the next couple of days.
When I arrived in Banchory, I could basically say in sermons just about anything I liked as long as I did not touch on the liturgy. If I had said that the trinity was a later theological construction that was fundamentally flawed, I doubt if anyone would have cared. I could have said that you need good works if you are to be saved, no-one would really have minded. To suggest, however, that the Book of Common Prayer was not the right way to worship God, in this and every generation, would have been to risk the wrath of – well, certainly the choir!
I had become a Christian - if any of you can remember that far back - through people who believed that God had stopped working when the apostles had died and had only resumed a little at the time of the reformation. Now, however, He was really back in business working with them, in particular, and with the charismatic movement more generally. This did not incline a person such as me to take traditional forms of worship very seriously. Charismatic styles of worship were simply so much more fun and enjoyable. What is more, my experience of traditional Anglican worship at St Andrews, which had been predominantly Prayer Book Mattins and Evensong, wasn't exactly positive. I found them deadly: truly awful.
At LBC (I know some of you think I idealize LBC!) I came to believe that a balance was possible. My theological studies led me to believe that, whatever the reality in the present, the Eucharist should be the main service when the Church gathered for worship each week. I have to say this remained for many years a theoretical concept. At Moreton, it actually was the main service, but I felt torn between what I saw as a superficially charismatic form of worship and Anglicans going through the motions of the liturgy without really appreciating it. I was spared the conflict at Bedford when I had to find a way of talking to people who couldn't spell the word liturgy let alone know what it meant! And why should they?
At Banchory, I found myself caught up in the problem in a truly personal way. On the one hand, there was the pressing and urgent problem, as I saw it, of mission, that is, of reaching out to people who did not come to church, but who were not ignorant of it. And, on the other of those who had attached themselves to one view of Anglicanism centred on the Book of Common Prayer. As many of you will know, this was created by Archbishop Cranmer in the sixteenth century.
The former, those new to the Church, I found more willing to adapt than many credited them being. I constantly heard people within the Church, mainly clergy, saying that liturgy must become relevant, that it needed to be updated, and that we must connect with people were they were by changing the way we worshipped. Their argument was that unless worship and liturgy addressed modern day concerns in modern day language and ideas, then we would alienate people and drive them away. In short, we would be failing in mission. My experience was that this was just not true. The people we were reaching out to wanted to understand what was going on, they wanted someone to explain it to them, but they rather appreciated that the Church was offering something different and permanent, something that was not transient and simply a product of whoever was in power at the moment.
The latter, that is the tradionalists in the Church, I found not to be traditional enough. That is, that they had sanctified a specific relatively modern and radical liturgy, which was as new and as innovative in its day as were many of the ones they despised in ours. The Book of Common Prayer, after all, was meant to be a revision of the liturgy of the previous one and a half thousand years of Christian worship, translated into the vernacular, that is, into English from Latin. What is more this had been undertaken by one small section of the Church, that in England.
For me, the challenge was to see the need to think more broadly about worship and to learn from the whole of church history and not just a short period of it.
For the choir, and for those who shared their outlook, the challenge was to see the way that liturgy had changed and that use of the word traditional raised serious questions of definition.
For newcomers, the challenge was to see the relativity of modernity and the emptiness of secularism.
Well that was the theory.
On a personal level, it also involved a steep learning curve in other ways. I needed to get my Latin and my use of the ceremonial accompaniments (incense etc) right. I had already been learning ecclesiastical Latin at Aberdeen University with a wonderful man, whose name I can use here, since, tragically, he died recently: Morton Gauld. Morton was a lover of the Latin Mass, a deeply devout Christian, a Catholic, but not simply a Roman one, and a generous spirit. He was very dear to me, and Morton, if you can read this, thank you for all you gave me and shared with me. I hope one day we can again share a glass of port in another place.
I shared with Morton my intention of holding a Latin Mass. My idea was to ask the choir to sing a setting of the Mass, but that it should be within the context of a proper liturgical celebration and not a concert. Morton was very enthusiastic, and offered help in all the practicalities. The choir was also enthusiastic and worked exceptionally hard to get it, not only right, but good. We held the first Mass on a Friday in February, 1997. The setting was Palestrina's, Missa Aeterna Christi Munera. We had a good number in the congregation, who entered fully into the spirit of the occasion, and even forgave my pronunciation. It was a very special service. More followed.
For my next two posts, I will publish two of the homilies that I wrote (in English!) for the Masses. They give an indication of my thinking both at the time and now!


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Bathrooms can be a nightmare to renovate. There's so much that could go wrong and end up costing a lot of money. However, there are ways to make a bathroom more appealing without needing to demo or change the layout.
These DIY bathroom decor ideas and simple makeover projects will help you make the most of your space in as little as a couple hours.
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Who says toilet paper has to be boring? Upgrade your toilet paper holder by making one of your own that is a bit more contemporary. Make the entire project a conversation piece by investing in some funky paper, perhaps in a guest bath that isn't used as often.
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Macrame projects are trending right now, but we don't expect them to go out of fashion any time soon. This shower curtain project is whimsical, romantic, and will add a custom touch to your bathroom without a ton of effort.
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Tissues are bathroom essentials that usually stay in their unattractive cardboard boxes. To make the tissues seem more like a piece of bathroom decor, invest around $3 and use some Birch plywood to make a more permanent tissue box. You can either stain or paint the wood or leave it natural.
Using woods like cedar and bamboo in the bathroom will instantly make your space feel more like a spa. Consider making this cedar bath mat if you want to feel like your stepping in and out of a sauna everytime you take a shower.
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Bathroom shelving is an integral way to keep bathroom essentials on hand. It's also a great place to practice your shelf styling skills. This project is especially fun because it inverts the way the shelf brackets are hung and creates shelving that is much more interesting.
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When the bathroom is small, every square inch of shelf space is important. Add an extra surface for bathroom decor and essentials by utilizing the space above your toilet paper. All you need to complete this project is some scrap wood and a toilet paper holder.
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If your bathroom has a standalone tub, make it more of an experience by adding a reclaimed wood bath caddy into the mix. Be sure to stage the caddy with everything you would need to have the most relaxing soak in your tub. Include candles, a book, luxurious soaps, and perhaps a glass of wine.
If you want to create a coastal inspired bathroom, this project will add just the right amount of shine and color while saving you money in the process. Take some time to pick out a mosaic tile that will be easy to work with and will complement the space.
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This shelving project has a bohemian and coastal feel and would work well with both design aesthetics. The rope has a very nautical feel and so do the wall hooks that look like mini dock cleats. Make sure to anchor the shelves to the wall and not depend entirely on the rope for shelving stability.
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This charming bathroom door sign is a clever way to show guests where the bathroom is without needing to offer explicit directions. Want to make this project even less expensive? Pick up an inexpensive hanging sign from the Dollar Store and paint over it.
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The best-styled bathrooms always have nice looking toiletries in uniform containers. Expensive products tend to have better packaging that looks appealing. But what about if your favorite shampoo is only a couple bucks and the bottle isn't attractive? Create your own containers in pretty amber bottles to get a high-end look.
If you're tight on space in your bathroom, you might understand the struggle of not having enough storage for toilet paper inside the bathroom. Always keep a couple extra rolls on hand inside the bathroom and solve the storage problem by creating an attractive solution that you can leave out on the floor or on a shelf.
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If you have a large bathroom cabinet that also doubles as a vanity, consider building a tray to house some personal items. Most people have a tendency to stash items on top of their vanity with little thought behind it. Using a tray makes the space appear less cluttered and more styled.
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If you're having a hard time finding a unique shower curtain to fit in with your bathroom, consider making your own. Though this DIY bathroom decor might take longer than some of the other projects, the results are totally worth it.
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Sometimes bathroom decor can be quite literal, like this sign that reminds people to flush after using the toilet. Your sign could say anything bathroom related like "wash" or "brush" instead.
Builder grade bathroom mirrors are boring and leave little to the imagination. Add some character to any bathroom mirror by framing it out in some reclaimed wood. If your style is more modern, use sleek white trim instead. The thicker you can make the frame, the better.
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Add some character to a bathroom by framing a claw foot tub with a reclaimed wood valance. If you have a tub and shower combo, position the valance in front of the shower curtain to infuse some farmhouse style into the room.
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Here is another shower curtain project that is so simple to make yet such an upgrade from many of the shower curtains on the market. Find a thick ribbon that is in keeping with your style. In this case, they opted for a Greek key design. Adhere the ribbon to the edges and opt for two curtains to make them feel more luxurious.
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One of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to completely change the look of your bathroom is to paint your bathroom cabinet. Take the time to learn how to do it right or else you risk the cabinet looking worse than when you started.
Struggling with old laminate countertops in your bathroom? Learn how to hide stained, chipped, or ugly bathroom countertops with a coat of paint that will leave them glossy and durable.
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When you decide to create your own hand soap, all the creative control is in your hands. You can choose the fragrance, bottle, and label. This project is such an attractive option to follow from start to finish and will certainly add some sophistication to your bathroom.
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Using ladders for towel storage has become very popular in recent years, but what do you do if you don't have any extra floor space for a ladder? Build one that can hang on the wall. This project combines ladders and hanging shelves, which are both in keeping with current bathroom design trends.
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When there's no medicine cabinet in a bathroom, storage solutions for small items can be difficult. Old windows are easy to find and pretty inexpensive. With a little patience, an old window can undergo a complete transformation to become one of the most functional pieces in a bathroom.
If you want to give your bathroom the look that it's just been renovated without the reno, try this process first. Adding some wood panels can make even the dingiest tub feel like a custom built in.
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This sunrise mirror is a clever way to add more surface area when space is limited and there's no room for a medicine cabinet. It also adds a ton of visual interest to an otherwise boring mirror. When hanging the shelf, be sure the placement isn't too high to cut into your sight line. Keep your toothbrushes on the shelf or keep the shelf clean with a plant or two.
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There are a ton of towel racks on the market, but none will be as one-of-a-kind as the one you can make yourself. Don't feel the need to match hooks. For a more eclectic look, use a variety of hook styles on reclaimed wood.
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Head to the thrift store and pick up the most used, worn out sauce pot you can find. Next, grab some sisal strand rope and get wrapping. You'll be amazed at the transformation. To use this basket in a bathroom, roll up some washcloths or store items like toilet paper inside.
If you buy your handsoap in bulk, it makes the most sense to have a glass soap dispenser that is much easier to clean and refill than the plastic ones the soap comes in. Mason jars are durable enough for the task and will add some farmhouse style to your bathroom as well.
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Bathroom vanities and cabinets are one of the more expensive fixtures in a bathroom. It can get discouraging shopping for one and realizing that anything worthwhile will cost you a small fortune. Stop shopping and instead start searching for plans to build your own for much less.
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You don't have to be stuck with an ugly bathroom light fixture. In fact, this transformation is almost too good to believe but is completely attainable. This makeover uses paint and new Edison style bulbs to completely change the look of a builder grade light fixture.
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Many of these DIY bathroom decor ideas focused on things we see and use, but what about our sense of smell? Bathrooms are breeding grounds for offensive odors so it's important to keep them in check with regular cleanings and perhaps a candle or two. Pick a scent that is relaxing for the evening and use energizing scents throughout the day.


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Adapted for the screen by the author from his celebrated memoir, Alan Bennett's The Lady in the Van, is directed by long-standing collaborator Nicholas Hytner.
The film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who 'temporarily' parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. Their unique story is funny, poignant and life-affirming.
The Complete Lady in the Van contains a Foreword by Nicholas Hytner, a substantial Introduction with diary entries by Alan Bennett, the original memoir and the screenplay. The book includes numerous illustrations by David Gentleman, who sketched on set throughout filming, and a colour plate-section including behind-the-scenes photographs and stills from the film
Adapted for the screen by the author from his celebrated memoir, Alan Bennett's The Lady in the Van, is directed by long-standing collaborator Nicholas Hytner.The film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who 'temporarily' parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. Their unique story is funny, poignant and life-affirming.The Complete Lady in the Van contains a Foreword by Nicholas Hytner, a substantial Introduction with diary entries by Alan Bennett, the original memoir and the screenplay. The book includes numerous illustrations by David Gentleman, who sketched on set throughout filming, and a colour plate-section including behind-the-scenes photographs and stills from the film
Alan Bennett has been one of our leading dramatists since the success of Beyond the Fringe in the 1960s. His television series Talking Heads has become a modern-day classic, as have many of his works for the stage including Forty Years On, The Lady in the Van (together with the screenplay), A Question of Attribution, The Madness of George III (together with the Oscar-nominated screenplay The Madness of King George), andan adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. At the National Theatre, London, The History Boys (also a screenplay) won numerous awards including Evening Standard and Critics' Circle awards for Best Play, an Olivier for Best New Play and the South Bank Award. On Broadway,The History Boys won five New York Drama Desk Awards, four Outer Critics' Circle Awards, a New York Drama Critics' Award, a New York Drama League Award and six Tonys. The Habit of Art opened at the National in 2009; in 2012, People, as well as the two short plays Hymn and Cocktail Sticks, was also staged there.
Alan Bennett's collection of prose, Keeping On Keeping On, publishes in October 2016. Of his two previous collections, Writing Home was a number one bestseller and Untold Stories won the PEN/Ackerley Prize for autobiography, 2006. Bennett's Six Poets, Hardy to Larkin, An Anthology, was published in 2014. Fiction includes The Uncommon Reader and Smut: Two Unseemly Stories.
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Born in southern France, Manon started her dance career in the Conservatoire de Tarbes before moving to Bordeaux at the young age of 13 to study under Christian Conte and Martine Chaumet. Two years later, she was invited to the renowned Royal Ballet School of Antwerpen to work with the illustrious choreographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Elke Schepers, Alexei Kremnev, and Michael Shannon. In 2013, Manon was furthermore handpicked to be a scholarship student at the Alvin Ailey School in New York City. Today, Manon is the artistic director of Les Ballets Nomades, and has worked with Jeffrey Page and Darshan Bhuller as part of the Amanda Selwyn Dance Theater since 2014. She also joined Notes in Motion in September of 2016, where she currently works as a teaching artist in several schools across New York City. She also joined Vision Contemporary Ballet in April 2017.


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'Capital of the resistance' supports its immigrants
Ahmad Alboni, Ola Mansour and their three children came to Charlottesville through the International Rescue Committee last summer. After fleeing from Syria, they lived as refugees in Jordan. Family members who were supposed to join them in America this week have been affected by President Trump's travel ban. Photo by Eze Amos
Since 1998, the International Rescue Committee has welcomed nearly 4,000 refugees to Charlottesville from more than 32 countries. Ola Mansour is one of them.
"Charlottesville is safe," says Mansour, who in June 2016 relocated to Charlottesville from Jordan with her husband and three children. Three years prior, they had fled to the Middle Eastern country bordering Syria from Damascus, its capital and their home. "[There is] no life in Syria because there is war," she says. "Every day is scary. People die, children die. Everything is difficult."
Mansour and her husband, Ahmad Alboni, were expecting Alboni's parents to join them in Charlottesville this week, but those plans were halted with President Donald Trump's January 27 executive order barring refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries—"Now everything is stopped and they can't come," Mansour says. "We are very sad."
Though the ban was temporarily lifted February 3, at press time Mansour said she was unsure if her in-laws would be permitted to travel to America.
In Syria, Mansour was an engineer and her husband was an accountant. Now they study at Piedmont Virginia Community College and continue to work steady jobs, Mansour at UVA Medical Center. About their local support system, she says, "We love everyone in Charlottesville and they love us."
Since the travel ban was initiated, IRC volunteer coordinator Diana Cole Connolly says she has received more than 50 volunteer applications and nearly 200 since the presidential election.
"We typically get about two dozen applications in a given month," she says, adding that, at press time, the IRC had also raised $6,490 from 71 donors since January 27. For people who want to support the IRC and refugees in the community, she suggests calling local and state representatives to say they support the committee's work and giving cash donations to the IRC.
"We're going to continue accepting volunteer applications, but, realistically, it may be several months before we're able to process them," she says, especially if the IRC won't be receiving any refugee families for a prolonged period.
Executive Director Harriet Kuhr says the ban is "sort of like slamming the door on refugees. This is a betrayal of who we are as a nation. America has a history of welcoming immigrants who are escaping war and crisis and need a safe place to resettle and rebuild their lives."
Kuhr was one of many speakers, including Gold Star father Khizr Khan and Pam Northam, wife of Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam, at Mayor Mike Signer's heavily attended January 31 rally to declare Charlottesville a "capital of the resistance." The mayor said he'd met with a dozen local refugees the previous weekend and listened to "the fear, the confusion, the anxiety" caused by Trump's order. "They are hearing the message America doesn't want them," said Signer.
Several groups have stepped up in an effort to negate that feeling.
Legal Aid Justice Center, which is based in Charlottesville, led the charge against the president's executive order on immigration that stranded many arriving into the United States. It represented two Yemeni brothers, Tareq and Ammar Aziz, who arrived at Dulles International Airport early January 28 with immigration visas, only to be handcuffed and, according to a suit, coerced into signing documents waiving their rights to permanent resident status.
The 21- and 19-year-old brothers were shipped back to Ethiopia, where their flight originated, while Legal Aid obtained a temporary restraining order barring such actions. Virginia joined the suit January 31, and the Azizes were reunited with their U.S. citizen father February 6.
Legal Aid raised more than $36,000 in a week using CrowdJustice, a new website that allows donations to specific cases, such as this one.
"This is our American launch," says Kip Wainscott, who is helping bring the British-based platform to the U.S. "It's our first case. We moved up our launch."
The platform, he says, "is a new approach to accessing justice."
And while a spokesperson for the University of Virginia has announced that more than 60 students and faculty could be affected by the travel ban, President Teresa Sullivan, Executive Vice President and Provost Tom Katsouleas and several student groups have joined forces to protect them.
University police may ask students for their immigration status during the course of an investigation when that information is relevant, says UVA spokesperson Anthony de Bruyn, but "such a request is very rare at UVA, where the vast majority of identification requests are addressed by an individual providing to the officer his or her university-issued ID or driver's license."
Attiya Latif, a third-year student and chair of the Minority Rights Coalition, says her group helped organize the January 28 protest against Trump's executive order at UVA that drew hundreds of students and community members.
"We are not going to be deterred from our work that we do on a daily basis," she says. "And we are not going to let fear or despair stop us. …To anyone who's feeling afraid or isolated, there's always a way to keep fighting and to keep making a difference."
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The Power Issue: Our annual look at C'ville's movers and shakers
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Threat of ICE raids creates fear in local immigrant communities
Although President Trump walked back his order to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to conduct mass roundups of migrant families in major U.S. cities over the weekend, the delay did nothing to forestall the anxiety already created in the local immigrant community. The raids were


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5 of my Favorite Classic Films
Millennials and Gen Z watching aren't classic films as much as previous generations.
However, this certainly isn't the case of a generation consciously killing classics. In fact, the "the Take" recently explained this phenomenon in a new YouTube video. To summarize, it's mostly due to the amount of new content being developed AND that streaming platforms use algorithms that then prioritize this new content. Making it tougher to stumble upon these classic films (which we'll be defined as anything made before 1970).
I personally grew up watching classic movies, so I thought I'd share my personal 5 favorite classic films in hopes you might seek them out and maybe even appreciate them as much as I do.
Read below to see the list or watch my 2 and 1/2 minute TikTok here.
And no, Casablanca is *not* on this list!
1.) To Catch a Thief (1955)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, sometimes known as "The Master of Suspense," and winner of the Oscar for Best Cinematography in 1956.
This film has got everything: witty dialogue, the French Riviera, a mysterious jewel thief, and of course romance. Oh, and the outfits worn by Grace Kelly and designed by Edith Head are to die for!
Plus, it features two of my all time favorite actors: Cary Grant & Grace Kelly. Look out for the use of shadows in the scene with the fireworks.
2.) Auntie Mame (1958)
Directed by Morton DaCosta and the winner of two Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture and Actress, in the Comedy category.
In this glamorous comedy, an eccentric woman takes on caring for her young nephew after his father passes away. Her unconventional lifestyle, however, sometimes gets in the way.
Rosalind Russell is fabulous and you'll absolutely fall in love with her character. Though released in the 50s, I think modern women might find her somewhat relatable.
3.) City Lights (1931)
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, who is also the lead actor. This film is recognized by the American Film Institute (AFI) as the #11 greatest film of all time, in their 10th Anniversary edition.
This black & white film is also silent (no sound whatsoever), but don't let those things deter you.
In this wholly adorable romantic comedy, Chaplin's character, the "little tramp", falls in love with a blind flower girl. He desperately, and often hilariously, tries to get the money needed to help her and ultimately live up to her ideal of him.
4.) All About Eve (1950)
Directed by Joseph Mankiewicz and winner of the Oscar for Best Picture in 1950.
If Taylor Swift's song, "Nothing New" feat. Phoebe Bridgers hit home, you'll love this film.
This classic drama stars Bette Davis as Margo Channing, a celebrated yet temperamental, aging Broadway star, who takes ingenue Eve Harrington under her wing, only to have Eve threaten her career and personal relationships.
This is considered Bette Davis' best role!
5.) Laura (1944)
Directed by Otto Preminger and winner of the Oscar for Best Cinematography.
In this quintessential Film Noir, a Manhattan homicide detective investigates the murder of the beautiful and highly successful Madison Avenue Executive, Laura Hunt. In the process of solving the case, the detective becomes obsessed and even finds himself falling in love with the murder victim.
Gene Tierney, who plays Laura, is not your usual Femme Fatale with malevolent intentions, but she still has fatal effects.
So there you have it!
If you are looking to stream these films, try looking at HBO Max, since they acquired the Turner Classic Movies catalogue. You might need to pay to rent, but compared to renting newer content, the price is very low.
Thoughts on the movies listed above? Any classic films you would recommend?
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You've heard of 'gym rats'? Well how about a 'fieldhouse rat'? That's how new Warner football coach Rafe Watkins describes sophomore Ty Vinson.
"He's one of the hardest working kids I've ever been around" said the veteran head coach. "When I started here in March and held meetings with individual position groups, Ty was always there, not because he was going to play those positions, but because he was anxious to learn. He probably knows the offense better than anyone except our coaches."
Vinson grew up in Vian and started playing football in the first grade and over the years has played lots of positions and circumstances have dictated a new spot for hm this year with the Eagles.
"He was going to be a tight end for us but because we lost so much in our line with graduation, we're having to move him to a tackle spot on offense and still be defensive end on the other side," said Watkins.
And being the student of the game that he is as well as an unselfish team player, Ty had an idea this was coming.
"I could kind of see that I might have to become an interior lineman this year since we lost all of our starters, so I've been preparing myself mentally. But physically the blocking assignments aren't that much different than I had at tight end," said Vinson who also runs track, does power lifting and is involved in Teens for Christ and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Growing up, Ty followed the career of another Okie and admired the way he played.
"I liked to watch Austin Cantrell who played tight end at Arkansas (and hails from Roland). He was a smart player and was always in good position on his blocks and was violent when he got there," said Vinson
Smart is also a good way to describe Vinson. This young sophomore took the ACT earlier this summer and scored a 31 which is indicative of how important academics is to him.
"My parents have always stressed that aspect and I'm blessed to have a good memory and retain knowledge well," said Vinson.
With that kind of brain power, Watkins kids that he knows what probably is not in Ty Vinson's future. "This kid has all kinds of football knowledge, but I can already tell he's way too smart to end up as a football coach," Watkins laughed.


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Her smile not often seen.
Graces her face with soft light.
She finds peace among all nature's gifts.
For far too long the system failed in the hearts of many Cree.
Where justice for their friends and family would never set them free.
How is it possible, that a mind can switch so fast?
Joyous and happy, angry and hating, then sad and broken?
To know true love again?
a hopeless feeling with bright eyes.


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AMERIKKKA DID NOT JUST GET TO BE A RACIST COUNTRY. AMERIKKKA WAS FOUNDED AS A RACIST COUNTRY.
On January 20, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first African American to serve in the U.S. Congress. Revels was elected in Mississippi to fill the vacancy left after the state's secession from the Union prior to the Civil War.
After the Confederacy's 1865 defeat in the Civil War, Reconstruction amendments to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery, established the citizenship of formerly enslaved Black people, and granted Black people civil rights—including granting Black men the right to vote. For the brief Reconstruction period, which lasted until 1877, federal officials and troops remained in Southern states and enforced these new rights.
As a result, Blacks in the South were for the first time voters, political candidates, and election winners. Mr. Revels was one of those winners.
However, immediately upon Mr. Revels's arrival in Washington, Southern White racist politicians, still committed to the ideas of white supremacy and racial hierarchy, were determined to block his seating to the U.S. Congress.
They declared his election null and void, asserting various dubious objections, including a claim that Mr. Revels was ineligible for the Senate because—like all Black Americans—he was not a U.S. citizen until the passage of the 14th Amendment.
Hiram Revels was eventually seated in the Senate on February 25, 1870, after a Senate vote of 48 to 8.
However, the attempt to prevent Mr. Revels from taking his rightful place in office was an early illustration of the deeply rooted racial animus and belief in inequality that remained in the South and in the nation that would continue to terrorize and plague Black people for generations—especially after federal protection was withdrawn.


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9:40 am EST, February 27, 2015
'Lord of the Rings' inspired theme park opening in Spain
By Selina Wilken
By Selina Wilken | 9:40 am EST, February 27, 2015
A Lord of the Rings inspired theme park titled The Shire is opening in Spain! ¡Ay, caramba!
Are you looking for someone to share in an adventure?
This is every Tolkien fan's biggest dream come true… sort of. The Spanish town of Rincon de la Victoria has announced that it will be building a theme park inspired by the Middle Earth haven The Shire.
The Shire is obviously an important part of both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, as it is the home of the Hobbits (including Bilbo and Frodo).
The 20-acre theme park, which will cost 1.7 million Euro (2 million dollars) to construct, it titled "La Comarca." This roughly translates to "The Shire."
20 acres isn't that much, and we can't help but question the location. We're sure the people of Spain are excited about this, but it's not exactly the country we'd first associate with Tolkien's world.
This theme park sounds like it'd be more at home in Britain… or, say, New Zealand, where there's already an established Shire location (built for Peter Jackson's original trilogy, and maintained by the owner of the land).
Also note that "theme park" should be taken very literally – it'll pretty must just be a themed park, but with hobbit holes.
The Mayor of Rincon de la Victoria said in a statement:
"The Shire will become one of the major tourism attractions of our town. The material will have a very low environmental impact, to create an integrated image in nature. It will be a place in which family leisure, sports and nature will go hand-in-hand in a unique space of great beauty set in a time of fairy tales and the magic of the elves. Without a doubt, Rincon de la Victoria will have a top-rated tourist attraction, which will also add to the variety of attractions of Malaga."
However, this still sounds like a great little place, which will be worth a visit if you're ever in the area.
Source: The One Ring


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Today is Friendship Day! Commemorated on the first Sunday of August, we are celebrating Friendship Day 2018 on August 5 this year. What makes the day so very special is because it is about our friends, buddies, pals, besties, BFFs that complete our lives. Know what friend is called in different languages around the world. Friends are the families we choose, and they play an important part in our lives. Just imagine how dull life would get without them. From sharing stomach-aching laughter to having them by your side on the gloomiest of the days. So, how about we begin with letting these special people in our lives of their importance. We have listed down a collection of Friendship Day quotes to wish your BFF(s) a very Happy Friendship Day 2018! Friendship Day 2018: GIF Images, SMS, WhatsApp Messages to Wish Your Best Friends on This Special Day.
From pushing your limits to giving you a reality check when one acts cocky, true and real friends will always show you the right path and be there no matter what the circumstances. The day is especially popular among the younger generation, but age is no bar. You may have found your best friend at the age of 5 or 50, you are never old enough to celebrate true friendship. As the day is in the offing, let us know in comments, the best memories or moments you've shared with your friends. Happy Friendship Day!


The mind is restless and hard to master; but by constant practice and detachment it can be mastered in the end.
This scripture from the east was written about two thousand years ago and even then the sages who wrote it understood that we all have trouble overcoming our busy mind when we try to master it through meditation. Their instruction is the same instruction we give today, because it is the guidance that works. This scripture gives us great promise. We can master the mind through our regular practice and also with detachment, detachment from the expectation that our meditation practice should go in a certain way, allowing and trusting that whatever comes or doesn't come that day is useful. Be persistant, it works.


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The Unfinished Enlightenment Novel: Comparative Studies in Indeterminacy and Democracy
Andrew Joseph RhoadesFollow
Timothy Erwin
Anne Stevens
Megan Becker-Leckrone
Gregory S. Brown
This dissertation examines the formal indeterminacies in unfinished novels of the eighteenth-century. My methodology emphasizes the productive conditions that lead to structural and linguistic gaps, including the literal death of the author, the abandonment of the work, the distortions of censorship and translation, and the discursive afterlife of the novel. These narratological considerations provide an opportunity to discuss the relationship between form and content, especially in relation to the radical politics of these enlightenment authors. The novels that I will examine are Mary Wollstonecraft's The Wrongs of Woman: or, Maria (1798), Denis Diderot's Mystification (1768), Friedrich Schiller's The Ghost-Seer (1787-1789), Laurence Sterne's A Political Romance (1759), Peter Teuthold's The Necromancer (1794), and three novels by the Marquis de Sade: The 120 Days of Sodom (1785), Justine (1791), and Juliette (1797-1801). One of my primary goals in this dissertation is to lay out new directions in the discussion of these troublesome works. As such, these essays are comparative in nature: I will incorporate discourses from critical theory, art theory, and especially film theory as a means of revealing thematic connections between the eighteenth-century and the modern condition. In this fusion of discourses, I highlight the interrelation between the work as a partially-determined utterance and the work as commodity.
Hermeneutics; Indeterminacy; Novel
Rhoades, Andrew Joseph, "The Unfinished Enlightenment Novel: Comparative Studies in Indeterminacy and Democracy" (2021). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 4187.
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SkiCo CEO: Schwartz is about the future, Tipton the past
Local | October 22, 2016
Mike Kaplan
We have a policy here at Aspen Skiing Co. around elections: We don't endorse candidates; we only weigh in on specific issues. This year I am breaking that self-imposed rule, because the stakes in our region are too high. In the race for the third congressional district, I am supporting former state Sen. Gail Schwartz.
I like Schwartz's opponent, incumbent Congressman Scott Tipton. Over the years, my business has developed a good relationship with his office. Tipton is polite and respectful, willing to listen even though he disagrees with us on many issues. His Western Slope staffer, Brian Meinhart, is smart and thoughtful.
Tipton has done good things on issues we care about: for example, streamlining regulations around small hydroelectricity. And he clearly agrees with us that more of the tax money generated by our national forests ought to return to those same forests. It's great that we have this mutual respect and common ground. But it's not enough.
The reality is that I have fundamental differences with Tipton on issues vital to the future of our state, our business and this economy. Most prominent in the news cycle is Tipton's support for transferring federal lands ownership to the state or privatizing those lands. This movement is deeply misguided. Today, the process for making improvements on forest service lands, including to ski areas, is hampered by lack of staff. States have even less money than the feds for this oversight. Worse, this lack of money would likely push the states to sell off lands or their mineral rights just to survive, sterilizing the land from public use forever.
This isn't the only issue on which we disagree. In winter, Aspen Skiing Co. employs 3,700 people. We're part of a much larger economic engine in the state, snow sports, which employs 46,000 people and generates $4.8 billion in economic impact, including a full $2 billion in wages.
In contrast, there are 1,200 remaining coal miners in the state. These jobs pay well and can't be replaced by solar installation work, which pays much less. It's also true that coal has been a vital resource to our state and nation, fueling large parts our economic success in the last century.
But that doesn't change the fact that the coal industry is in rapid global decline because it can't compete with other fuel sources on cost and cleanliness. Tipton's approach — to try to claw back this obsolete industry — doesn't serve miners and is fundamentally disingenuous. These men and women need help finding new work, job training and expanded opportunities in the clean-energy sector and elsewhere, not a fairy tale that we can revive a glorious past. Yet through his politically motivated denial of the science behind climate change, Tipton has prioritized those dwindling jobs at the expense of tourism, recreation and Colorado's unique mountain environment.
I disagree with Tipton on many other points. He voted against the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would have helped bridge the gender gap around wages. Aspen Skiing Co. increased pay last year and offers some of the most generous wages and parental leave policies in the state. We support protection of Thompson Divide, outside of Carbondale. Tipton backs the gas industry's efforts to drill, turning that area from a multiple-use economic engine into a one-trick pony.
Tipton continues to endorse Donald Trump, who has routinely disparaged Mexican immigrants. Our business embraces and respects our hard-working Latino employees, without whom we could not operate. Even Paul Ryan has disavowed Trump after his recent comments about women.
We need a representative who understands that government can play a positive role in society, giving people and communities the tools they need to succeed. Tipton's opponent, Gail Schwartz, understands this. She has been a longtime climate hawk, an education booster, an opponent of federal lands sell-offs, and an advocate for the people of rural western Colorado.
In the Colorado Senate, she pushed $1.25 billion to school construction. She helped create an incentive to capture coal mine methane, a path to new jobs and cleaner energy generation. And she's long been an advocate for rural Colorado, supporting quality education and health care, economic development, broadband and the infrastructure needed to thrive.
This will be a tough race. Tipton may well win. If he does, we'll work with him with the same respect we've always shown to move forward on common concerns. But at this critical time in Colorado's history, I'm obligated to take an uncomfortable stand. Gail Schwartz gives us an opportunity to move into a prosperous future, not cling to the past.
Mike Kaplan is president and CEO of Aspen Skiing Co., which employs 3,700 people in the Third Congressional District.


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Lovecars.com - UK Automotive Social Network Ready For Pre-launch
News provided by Pressat Wire on Tuesday 10th Nov 2015
Bristol-based UK start-up LOVECARS opened its pre-launch phase for manufacturers on November 1 for user registration with a car prize giveaway.
LOVECARS is a global social media platform aimed at car enthusiasts offering the ability for everyone to share their automotive 'loves' and 'unloves' through photos, videos and posting their own test drive reviews and car experiences.
The full public launch is planned for January 2016.
LOVECARS has been rapidly growing its community of users, partners and automotive manufacturers over the last 2 years. During this time the Lovecars team have been populating one of the world's most comprehensive automotive databases, to provide detailed information on almost every car made.
On November 1, 2015, the site officially moved into the pre-launch phase opening the site exclusively for car manufacturers. From November 14, 2015 the site will open for pre-registered users, and from November 16, the public will be able to log on, pre-register their preferred user name and enter a free prize draw to win a new Fiat 500. The network goes fully live in January 2016.
LOVECARS CEO Paul Woodman commented "Lovecars is a place people can hang out and connect with a global car community. Combine this with our extensive automotive database and a ratings and review system, our platform will change the way car enthusiasts source information and interact providing an experience which is informative, engaging and fun."
"The site will enable manufacturers to build stronger relationships directly with their consumers, grow brand recognition and ultimately offer a springboard from which to sell more cars!"
"We already have confirmed and verified registrations from many of the world's leading and most powerful manufacturers, of whom we look forward to working with, helping to improve the experience of buying and owning a car."
LOVECARS users will be able to create articles, videos and images and share information across the globe on their favourite cars, create a dream garage and find out the latest news and events locally or around the world. The new social media site will connect manufacturers with users and aftermarket suppliers for anything automotive related.
For a preview and more information log on to www.lovecars.com
Lovecars was founded in 2012 by car enthusiast Paul Woodman and is based in Bristol, UK
Lovecars is an automotive website with an extensive car database built on volume aggregated user content.
Lovecars currently has over 75,000 vehicles listed on their database.
Users can share content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social networks.
Lovecars will also be launching its mobile app to compliment its web based site.
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The stunning grandeur of its dense tracts of tropical orests,interspersed with emerald patchwork quilts of paddy and lush tea gradens, showcase the lifegiving largesse of the mighty River Brahmaputra that dominates the world of this land and its people.'Son of Brahma' the greater river that wends its way from the Mansarovar Lake in the higher reaches of the Tibetan plateau through Arunachal and on to the plains of Assam ,the second largest state in the North East The alluvial plains of the Assam valley (100 km at its widest enjoy an abundance of natural riches.The states is the largest producer of timber and tea in the country and it has oldest oil refinery in India.
The people of Assam are in fact the result of fusion of people from different racial stocks who migrated to Assam down the ages. The Assamese population can be divided into two broad groups : the non-tribal people who constitute the majority and the tribals.
The Kamakhya Temple dominates the life of Guwahati, as much as does the great Brahmaputra River. One of the most revered shrines of the hindu faith, the temple is located on neelachal hill. The temple offers grandstand views of brahmaputra and its surroundings. The reigning deity here is Goddess Pravati(sati).
The Nabagraha Temple on Chitranchal hill,is an important center for the study of astronomy and astrology.Located in jorpukhuri,the ugratara temple is dedicated to an incarnation of goddess kali. The Dirgheshwari Temple is dedicated to an avatar of goddess durga.The Ashvaklanta Temple offers superb views of the city against the brahmaputra river.
The oldest park in Assam,kaziranga, on the south bank of the brahmaputra river,is world famous for its great indian one-horned rhinoceros, of which there are aplenty.Spred across 430 sq km, it is a dazzling mosaic of dense rain-forest, tall elephant grass and swathes of reeds interspersed with vast tracts of marshes and shallow pools that are a favourits haunt of this celebrity pre-historic beast.This national park is 217 km from Guwahati and 96 km from jorhat.
Manas national park, a project tiger reserve and a world heritage site, is 176 km north-west of guwahati.Other denizens of the dense jungles here are the one-horned rhinos, tigers, hispid hare, gaurs,pygmy hogs and rare golden langurs.it's a paradise for birdwatchers for it has a stunning selection of opportunities.You can stay at the forest bungalow at mathunguri inside the forest.
straddling the lush vistas of assam and arunachal pradesh, NAMERI NATIONAL PARK is ideal for a leisurely angling vacation.The mabseer of this region is legendary,particulary the golden mabseer.You can also go river rafting. Nameri is also home to the clouded leopard,tiger,indian bison and capped langur amongst its wild inhabitants.
With conditions as ideal as Kaziranga, ORANG NATIONAL PARK(150 km from guwahati) its miniature edition, is home to th one-horned rhino.
If you're short on time you can visit the PABITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (close to Guwahati) to see the one-horned rhino.
Marking the beginning of agricultural season is Assam's most important festival bihu.It is celebrated during mid-april with much pomp and gaiety.
Baishagu:Celebrated during mid-April, Baishagu is the most cherished festival of boro tribe and heralds the New Year.
is the colourful annual festival of Mishing tribe .It is held on the first wednesday of the month of 'Ginmur Polo'(February-March).The ceremonial sowing of paddy starts on this day.
Celebrated with pomp and show during January -February.
From October to May. The torrential monsoon period (from june to september) is best avoided as the swollen brahmaputra causes havoc in its wake.
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Q: Сравнение html кода страниц на схожесть % Есть некий парсер на php который собирает данные с сайтов. Задача сравнить исходные коды анализируемых сайтов на схожесть в %, для поиска сайтов сделанных по одному шаблону.
В данный момент реализовал так:
Сохраняю в базу исходный код каждой каждого сайта и сравниваю со всеми имеющимися с помощью стандартной функции similar_text. С задачей она справляется и точность достаточно высокая, НО! ввиду сложности алгоритма этой функции она очень долго работает и "отжирает" весь процессор, соответственно когда сайтов стало больше 1000, время работы и нагрузка на сервер сильно увеличились.
Вопрос:
Существуют ли упрощенные реализации similar_text() на php или какие-то другие методы, или есть ли возможность сделать такое сравнение сразу в mysql?
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Расстояние Левенштейна (levenshtein) работает за O(n2), что существенно быстрее, но может быть по-прежнему недостаточно быстро. Думаю, гораздо эффективнее будет применить расстояние Левенштейна не на символах, а на токенах, только это придётся реализовать самостоятельно. Возможно даже, что это будет уже достаточно быстро, а может и нет.

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184-196 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy (Johnston & Co)
Posted byRach 20 June 2021 21 September 2022 Posted inUncategorizedTags:Gertrude Street, Johnston & Co
One of the manufacturers of furniture for the first Australian Parliament in Melbourne (1901) was Johnston & Co, Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Charles Johnston started the business in about 1880 and was continued by his son George.
"This site at No.184 Gertrude Street was well established as a wine merchants and grocers shop by the 1860s. It was successfully run by Scott and Wilson (later Scott and Kennedy) from 1858 to 1863. In 1864 William Ross and John Smith moved here from their premises at No.150 Gertrude Street (No.120 in the 1850s) to continue their business at No.184 (No. 144 in the 1860s). The building was demolished and by 1880 there was an enormous four story furniture warehouse on the site" (Gertrude Street, Jill Robertson, Fitzroy History Society, p.6)
Mr Alfred White (Photo from The Cyclopedia of Victoria, 1903-1905, Vol 1, p.391)
The large building in the photo below was built on the corner of Gertrude and George Streets for Charles Johnston. The five-story building was designed by Mr Alfred White. (The Cyclopedia of Victoria, 1903-1905, Vol 1, p.391). I am still not sure of the date of construction, but it was pre 1896. It is interesting other references refer to the building being four storeys, but this would suggest it was actually five.
"The premises occupied by the business changed over time. In 1909 they extended from 166-188 Gertrude Street. Later they were from 184-196" Gertrude Street. (Source: November 2020 Fitzroy History Society Newsletter and an extract from Jill Robertson's 2008 Book Gertrude Street Fitzroy).
Photo of the Factory in 1896 – The Leader, 8 Feb 1896
In 1896, the interior was described as as "immense warehouse" that "might be described as a series of brilliant panoramic pictures. The countless and superb articles artistically arranged in rich profusion include drawing, dining and bed room suits suitable for every class of habitation, from a cottage to a mansion." ( The Leader, 8 Feb 1896)
Rusted 'Johnstons' signage – Google image Dec 2020
According to Peter Andrew Barrett, Architectural and Urban Historian, Writer and Curator "On 22 June 1963, the building caught fire on its upper levels. The two lower levels were retained, and now are the Melbourne Aboriginal Youth Sport & Recreation centre. Further east on Gertrude Street, rusted Johnston's signage still remains on the facade of other buildings that formed the Charles Johnston & Co furniture complex."
"Johnston's premises stretching along Gertrude St on either side of George St. From the Collingwood and Fitzroy Illustrated Directory and Handbook, 1905. The top floors of the building were destroyed by a fire in 1963."
201 Gertrude Street is on the far right of this picture being the buildings with the slightly lower roof line. On the other side of the road is Johnston's Factory.
Image held by Fitzroy Library. Taken from the Collingwood and Fitzroy illustrated Directory and Handbook, 1905.
One of the pieces made was the very first Speaker's Chair. This chair was made in 1900 and the blackwood frame carries the maker's stamp of Charles Johnston & Co of Gertrude Street. There is also a stamp on the underside which reads 'European Labour Only'. The chair has most recently come up for sale in 2020 as part of Trevor Kennedy's sale of his Australiana collection.
"Part of MMBW Plan 1209 of 1899"
"The Argus, Sat 22 Oct 1898, p.11"
First speakers chair – auction price guide in 2020 was $300-500k
According to the Sydney Morning Herald in October 2020 "The upholstered chair has seen a bit in its time. It was first used at the opening ceremony for the Parliament of a federated Australia, which took place in the Melbourne Exhibition Building on May 9, 1901. The Duchess of York, who later became Queen Mary, used the chair at the ceremony as her own personal perch. After that, it was used by Australia's first Speaker, Sir Frederick Holder, who claimed the chair was a requirement of office. He presided over the first Federal Parliaments from it until 1909, when he slumped forward in the chair and died at 5am after a marathon sitting of Parliament."
Photos and Article from 18 December 1909 (The Leader, 18 Dec 1909)
"Remarkable progress has been made by this firm since its inception in 1875. When started by the father of Mr G. J. Johnston only one assistant was employed; today, over 200 skilled workmen are constantly employed in their fine warehouses and factories, apart from the direct and indirect representatives throughout the several States of the Commonwealth. A vital principle of this organisation is that it is only white workmen are employed." This position is reiterated later in the article "Referring to the policy of the firm to have its goods made by white craftsmen, he observed that the original purpose was not simply to make appeal to patriotic feeling. "Patriotic we decidedly are", he continued, "but the policy is really a standard and guarantee of quality in the construction of every article and which is regarded by all the craft as being the best and cheapest in the end. Gold is the universal standard of value and likewise the articles turned out by our educated, skilled white craftsmen are the standard of furniture value". The policy while preposterous and racist in today's standards was a statement made to promote quality over what they saw as inferior produce by Chinese workers.
"The factories are divided into departments each in charge of an expert foreman, and work is carried on under pleasant conditions…. Messrs. Chas. Johnston and Co, are Government contractors and have supplied most of the furniture and furnishings required for the Federal and State Parliaments and offices. The showrooms total over 150,000 square feet space, and furniture with beauty of design and finish is here obtainable."
The article also talks of their carpets, curtains, crockery, knive boxes and ironmongery.
The article also confirms that Johnston & Co are also responsible for making the pews and fittings for Holy Trinity Church, in Port Melbourne after their church is severely damaged by a storm in late 1908.
Lady Denman's writing table – Weekly Times, 16 May 1914
In 1914, the Company made a writing table for Lady Denman. "Mr Tudor, in proposing the health of the Governor-General and Lady Denman, said that the table would serve to keep in their memories the time they had spent in Australia. He could conceive of no better use to which Australian wood could be put than that it should adorn the house of a retired Governor-General in England." (Weekly Times, 16 May 1914)
Johnston's Furniture Store, Gertrude St, building in the foreground by F M White & Son, 1888-89: view in the 1940s, Fitzroy Photographic Collection
East Melbourne Conservation Study collection 1979 – sourced from Flickr – Graeme Butler
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Louise Leggett says:
I have a Gentleman's mirror labelled made by Johnstone Pty Ltd Gertrude Street Fitzroy. I was told by previous owner it was made in 1929. How do I find out the date this would have been made ?
8 September 2022 at 11:29 am
Hi Louise, I would love a photo if you have one? In terms of the date, have you found the stamp of the manufacturer on it? If you can take a photo of that too, that may give clues to the date (given they changed addresses). I haven't done a lot of research in relation to Johnston & Co to find out how long they operated for in Gertrude Street. The factory was definitely in operation around the 1900s but I don't know when it ceased. I have just recently added some photos and extra information. Cheers Rachel


E te tini e te mano, rarau mai ki ngā pitopito kōrero o Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust mo te marama o Hōngongoi 2016.
The successful Matariki Wānanga held from 23-24 July at Ōhako Marae provided the Īnanga Spawning Ground Restoration and Enhancement group with the opportunity to present background to their project which is a collaborative project between the Rongowhakaata Iwi trust and the Gisborne District Council.
Why do Īnanga need our help?
The life cycle of Īnanga has four critical stages – migration, stream residence, spawning, and marine growth.
Īnanga spawn amongst riparian vegetation in estuarine areas, usually near the upper limit of the saltwater wedge associated with high tides. The eggs remain above the water level until the next spring tide when they hatch and are washed out to sea.
They prefer long vegetation, which will give their eggs good protection from becoming dehydrated. It has been predicted that the same spawning sites are used year after year; therefore critical spawning areas can be protected and improved.
In 2016 the group received funding from Te Wai Māori to complete this project which included them initially confirming Īnanga spawning sites of significance to Rongowhakaata Iwi. Following on were exercises including monitoring and assessing Īnanga health and gathering local stories to better understand these spawning sites and water bodies.
What does the Group want to do?
The group plans to plant, protect and enhance the selected sites to reflect their historical and cultural values alongside our Kaitiaki and ahi kaa, hold wānanga and become independent and resourced monitors of the water quality and our īnanga.


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Bird Brains: Testing Bird Intelligence
Photo by Laura Erickson
Compared to reptiles, birds and mammals have much bigger and more developed forebrains and midbrains. Aside from that, bird brains are very different from mammal brains. For a long time, scientists thought that the differences in brains proved that birds were less capable of learning than mammals, and that birds were overall stupider than mammals of similar size. Now we know better! Birds are actually very smart compared to mammals, though some species are definitely smarter than others. Ornithologist John K. Terres wrote that birds in the crow family have probably achieved "the	highest degree of intelligence" found in any birds. Other scientists believe that birds in the parrot family are at least as intelligent. In this lesson we'll look at some of the ways that scientists have studied animal intelligence and try some experiments to learn about how smart our own pets are.
Try This: Krushinsky Test on YOUR Pet!
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To test how well animals reason, scientists can do several experiments.	In one test called the Krushinsky problem, an animal looks into a chamber with two dishes. One has food, the other is empty. Then the scientist moves the dishes behind two trap doors so the animal can't see either dish, and watches where the animal goes.
Dogs and crows solve the Krushinsky test very quickly. Cats, rabbits, pigeons, and chickens do poorly on this test.
Try This: Krushinsky Test on	YOUR Pet!
If your class has a pet, design a test similar to the Krushinsky problem to see how readily your animal solves it. Students who have pet dogs might try the experiment at home. If students try this on different breeds of dogs, how did the breeds compare?
To test how well animals can count, scientists can train animals to learn to distinguish between two and three sound tones. Monkeys have to go through 21,000 trials to figure this out, and rats never learn how, but birds have little trouble with this. Another test shows birds a picture of a number of objects, and places different numbers of objects in front of several boxes. The box with the same number of objects in front of it as the picture has food and the others are empty. This test proved that ravens	and parakeets can learn to count as high as 7.
One of the ways scientists can test avian intelligence is by analyzing their forms of communication. It's very important for scientists to understand the contexts of bird sounds--what is happening when a bird makes each kind of call, and what other birds do when they hear each different call. When we hear a sound and look up and see what's happening, we're making an observation and can make guesses about what the sound means, but it takes thousands of these observations to be certain about their meanings. One measure of bird intelligence is in the size of its "vocabulary." To hear vocalizations and learn their meanings for a few species, see Journey North's Animal Dictionary.
For centuries or more, people have yearned to speak to animals. Dr. Doolittle is a popular character in books and movies because so many people wish we could speak to animals, too. Dr. Irene Pepperberg started doing research on an African gray parrot named Alex in 1977, teaching him the names of things and ways of describing objects using shape, color, number, and other catagories. Now Alex can name many objects, answer questions about them, and carry on interesting and complex conversations with Dr. Pepperberg and some other humans. No one has ever done such an extensive long-term study of an individual bird, so it's not certain whether other birds can have such a varied and complicated vocabulary or the ability to reason and answer questions.
Try This! Journaling	Questions
Imagine you are a scientist trying to develop an animal intelligence test for your favorite species. How do these animals' body shapes, sizes, and special needs affect what kind of test they can take?
Can you think of some problems scientists face when trying to compare the intelligence of a dolphin and a crow? A cat and a gerbil? A dog and a bat?
Do you think scientists will ever be able to communicate clearly with animals other than parrots? What species might be easiest to communicate with, and why? What species might be very difficult to communicate with, and why?
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Located in the heart of Loket, this bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Slavkovsky Forest Nature Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Karlovy Vary Golf and Racing Club and Mattoni Mineral Water. Jan Becher Museum and Elizabeth's Spa are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Slavkovsky Forest Nature Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Karlovy Vary Golf and Racing Club and Mattoni Mineral Water. Jan Becher Museum and Elizabeth's Spa are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Situated near the boardwalk, this luxury hotel is steps from Slavkovsky Forest Nature Reserve and Diana Lookout Tower. Karlovy Vary Municiple Theater and Market Colonnade are also within 10 minutes.
How Much is a Hotel Room in Loket?
Hotels in Loket start at $43 per night. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
So you are looking to spend some nights in Karlovy Vary? Hoping to arrange a hotel in the Loket area? Loket boasts 6 excellent accommodation options within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) radius.
Picking up convenient accommodation close to the attractions of Loket has never been more effortless. Our booking page features the Bílý Kun and Hotel Stein Elbogen, which you can find within a distance of 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) of the town center.
6 miles (10 kilometers) away from the heart of Loket, you will come across the Hotel Quisisana Palace. Alternatively, the CARLSBAD PLAZA Medical Spa & Wellness hotel is approximately 6 miles (10 kilometers) away. The Vienna House Dvořák Karlovy Vary as well as the Esplanade Spa and Golf Resort are alternate bases in Loket.
Are you looking for activities? Spend some time visiting St Vladimir Church and Spa Colonnade, which you'll find in Marianske Lazne, 15 miles (25 kilometers) to the south of Loket. Some of our recommended Marianske Lazne rooms include the Dhsr Nove Lazne and Danubius Health Spa Resort Grandhotel Pacifik. 18 miles (29 kilometers) to the southwest of Loket, you'll find Cheb, which is home to the Hotel Pawlik and Francis Palace Hotel. When you visit Cheb, make sure you explore the Black Tower and Gallery of Fine Art.
Ensure you get your fix of sport with a journey to Na Stinadlech, which is located 55 miles (90 kilometers) to the northeast of Loket. Modern travelers that hope to find hotels near to the action should look at the Giovanni Giacomo or the Hotel Prince de Ligne.
Karlovy Vary International Airport is a primary entry point for flying into and leaving Loket. You can find it 7 miles (11 kilometers) from the downtown area. For modern travelers who hope to find a room nearby, book the Grandhotel Pupp or Hotel Olympia.


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10 Facts about the Black Plague
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By Neil, Facty StaffUpdated: Nov 19, 2018
The Great Mortality. The Pestilence. The Black Death. The Plague went by many names, but they all added up to the same thing: the deaths of almost 200 million people across Europe and Asia. It was one of the worst epidemics in history; the Black Plague hit some villages while skipping over others, but sources report it wiped out a third of Europe's population in a matter of a few years. It is both fascinating and grotesque, so it is no wonder people are still intrigued by it today.
The Plague took place from 1348 to 1351 but started much earlier.
The Black Death began its long, sweeping journey through Europe in 1348 (some reports say it was actually in October of 1347). This was not, however, the true beginning of the epidemic. The plague actually began in the Himalayan Mountains of southern Asia in the 1200s. It made its way to Europe on trade and cargo ships, traveling on the backs of rats stowed away on the ships. When the ships made land, so did the rats, and the infection began to spread.
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The Plague was spread by fleas, not rats.
We often hear the plague spread due to unhygienic conditions and a surplus of rats in Europe. While it is true that the living conditions in Europe at this time were not ideal, this was not the real reason for the spread of the disease. The rats were merely carriers for the bacteria that caused the infection; a bacteria in the fleas that were hitching a ride in the rats. The fleas could actually spread the bacteria on their own, without ever involving the poor rats.
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The symptoms of the Black Plague were terrible.
While everyone knows the plague was an awful way to die, not many people are aware of how truly horrendous the symptoms were. Swollen, painful lymph nodes gave way to enormous black tumors (known as buboes) that could grow all over the body and gave the disease its most famous moniker. The victim would also experience extremely high fever and bloody vomit. These symptoms could come on rapidly, making it very difficult to get treatment in time.
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30-50 percent of people infected never recovered.
The Black Plague was incredibly fatal. Nearly half of the people who contracted the infection died from it, resulting in a loss of 25-60 percent of Europe's entire population. The disease also spread frighteningly quickly, wiping out entire villages before anyone could do anything to stop it. As the name implies, the Black Death was more often than not a death sentence.
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The Plague was caused by dangerous bacteria.
One of the names for the plague was "The Pestilence." While this sounds like a Bible reference, it is also a reference to the bacterium that caused the plague: Yersinia pestis. This is one of the most dangerous bacteria for humans to contract, as it can survive attacks by the immune system and white blood cells. Once inside the body, it multiplies rapidly and can cause death within two days without the aid of antibiotics.
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The incubation period of the bacteria was extremely short.
One of the reasons the Plague was so deadly is that it had such a short incubation period -- and was extremely contagious. If one contracted the infection from a flea bite, it took two to six days to incubate and for symptoms to begin. If it was spread by bacteria in the air, the incubation period was a mere one to three days. For most people, contact with someone who had the Plague could lead to their own infection and death within the week.
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The Plague was believed to be caused by bad air.
Many people at the time believed that the Plague was a result of the release of "bad air" from the ground, due to earthquakes nearby. The earthquakes did lead to an increase in the number of rats in the area (some texts even describe "seas of rats" swimming through water or running through the streets). However, the air was not the problem. Other wild theories included divine punishment of the Europeans for their sins, and that the Jewish population was poisoning the water.
Some doctors resorted to odd methods to try to cure the Plague.
Doctors at the time were extremely busy, and -- unfortunately -- completely ill-equipped to deal with the Plague. They tried everything they could think of, from blood-letting to rubbing onions on their patients. They had victims drink vinegar and crushed minerals, or even arsenic. Some tried rubbing chunks of dead snakes on the boils. Still others had the infected person sit near a fire or in the sewer in an attempt to drive out the fever with heat. In later years, doctors found a bit of success by bursting the buboes, although this could also lead to secondary infection.
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The Black Plague was not the only plague.
In fact, it was not even the first. The Black Plague is said to have been the worst of the plagues, but it was the second of three large plague pandemics in history. The first occurred during the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century and killed an estimated 25 million people. The third plague pandemic occurred later, in the middle of the 19th century and originated in Eastern Asia. It killed nearly 100,000 people and is said to still infect people today.
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The Black Plague still exists today.
As mentioned, modern populations are not out of the woods yet. Around 650 cases of the Plague are still reported each year, although modern medicine is much more equipped to deal with it. Early treatment is still key, however, so anyone experiencing fever and tumors must seek medical treatment immediately. Stopping the spread of the infection through the body is the first and paramount goal.
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In 2015, the British Council launched an interesting research on English in Peru: an examination policy, perceptions and influencing factors. The research has confirmed there is a major need and interest of learning English at a young age in schools, due to the range of academic and work opportunities we can open thanks to this language. In the same line, this research has given VolunTeach Peru even more reasons to reassure that we must continue empowering and working in the teaching & learning of English in schools.
57% English learners in Peru studied English in secondary school, 46% during undergraduate studies and 41% in private language schools.
English is mandatory in secondary schools and 40% of learners learned it because they needed it to graduate from university.
English learners and non-learners agree that English is a tool for improving employability.
e most underprivileged districts in the Lima metropolitan area attend private schools. This is the combined result of market deregulation and a demographic expansion that has not been matched by an increase in the offer of public education.
English language learning opportunities exist in secondary schools, where the subject is compulsory, and some primary schools as well as at higher education level. The quality of English language teaching, as well as the small number of teaching hours means that it is difficult to master English without additional help, such as from private institutes or self-access channels.
English is the language of the world. It makes you a citizen of the world, you can use it to communicate with others, no matter what nationalities they are. It will enrich your career and increase your employability options.
English is the most common language used in the manufacturing, service, tech and media industries. If you are able to speak English and understand it, there is no need to use translators or subtitles when watching movies, singing songs, traveling abroad not even when reading installation instructions of things you buy in your regular life basis.
As a college or university student you will always be in a better and more competitive position if you speak a second language. The English language will help you to obtain academic opportunities abroad either for undergraduate, masters or PHD programmes. If you are looking for professional development, being bilingual will make your profile and CV look more interesting and depending on your level of knowledge, more appealing for international employers and recruitment agencies.
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Virasat E Khalsa Is the Must-Visit Treasure Trove of Sikhism
1 week ago Mark Manson
Virasat E Khalsa: The History and Heritage
Virasat E Khalsa: The Stunning Architecture
Virasat E Khalsa: Every Wall Tells A Story
Virasat E Khalsa: What Makes It Worth The Visit
With visitations by over 10 million people since its opening. The virasat e Khalsa was crowned as the museum with the highest footfall in the country in 2019. Located in the holy town of Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, the museum's rich heritage, culture, and stunning architecture. Its peaceful and serene atmosphere has made it a popular choice among both residents and visiting tourists. According to the tourism department, the museum had an average of 5000 visitors per day. So, what makes virasat e Khalsa such a popular spot?
The virasat e khalsa was created to mark 500 years of Sikh history and to also commemorate 300 years of the birth of Khalsa. As based on the scriptures of the last human Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Sikhism, like many other religions of the subcontinent, was born in India. Thus this museum is one of a kind in the whole world concerning its history and heritage. Indeed, many practitioners of faith consider it an important rite to come here, often with friends and family, and to learn about their community and religion. However, the gates of the virasat e khalsa are also always open to those of different faith. Inviting them to come in and learn about the rich and noble history of Sikhism and its community in the country.
The museum's design was undertaken by Israeli architect Moshe Safdie and represents two hands folded in prayer. One of the most stunning effects of this museum is indeed its outer facade – soft yellow stones rest in a valley of lush greenery and water. Anybody who visits the museum can thus not help but feel one with nature, and revel in the beauty that humankind is capable of. The museum is split into two parts, with the smaller western complex housing an auditorium, library, and temporary exhibitions. The larger eastern complex highlighting a set of permanent galleries that reflect the Five Virtues of Sikhism.
The interior of the virasat e khalsa is just as stunning. It contains rich murals and wall paintings that depict the life of the bygone days. Audio guides in numerous languages then take visitors on a tour, with stunning ceiling suspensions, carpets, murals, and carvings detailing the entire history of Sikhism in chronological order, starting from the life story of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, and following the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of the religion and its community, right through the pains of Partition and the resilience and rebuilding that emerged in independent India. As one admires the stories, one cannot also help but admire the craftsmanship of the place. Every single turn brings some new marvel. Colors, designs, lighting, and even the walls and floors all come together to provide a beautiful spectacle.
Perhaps what makes virasat e khalsa a must-visit is the fact that it encapsulates, so beautifully, the history and heritage of a piece of India. No matter who you are or what your social and religious affiliations are. We have a duty and responsibility as citizens of the country to learn about each other and our shared past. The virasat e khalsa enables us to do just that, and that too in an incredibly beautiful manner.
At a time when divisions of all sorts threaten to separate us. Places such as the virasat e khalsa remind us that we were born of the same soil and that we share a common past and can build a future together.
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