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Mill Woods Highlights: 2016
Anniversary Service, November 20, 2016: Siyahambe!
Never underestimate the power of spiritual gatherings. That is one of my thoughts following the 40th anniversary service at Mill Woods United on November 20.
There was so much that I loved about that gathering: the 12 minute slide-show created with care and dedication by Brian Sampson; the presence of 13 of the 48 charter members from 1976; the words of appreciation — by Janice Martin upon being recognized for 25 years of service as Office Administrator; by Tazvi Nyarota of the United Methodist Church of Zimbabwe; by MLA Christina Gray; and by Juan, Luis and Francisco Jr. Rico for being welcomed by the church 13 years ago; the sharing from three former ministers from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s: Tom Sawyer, Norm Macdonald and Dale Irving; the music of the choir, of the Zimbabwean congregation, and of soloist Nelson Nagrenda; the participation of children and youth under Bev Thompson's direction; and the great spirit that prevailed during lunch in the Lower Hall.
Thanks to you everyone who helped with the day: Cathy Bayly and Lindy Mair for leading us off, Rob McPhee for being MC during the lunch; Heavenly Hospitality for serving lunch; Bryan LeGrow for leading us in music; Paula Kirman for taking photographs and doing such a great job of promoting the event on both traditional and social media; those who sent greetings by mail; and all 175 of us who gathered. Together we created an experience that showed the strength of this community of faith. I am also happy that CTV Edmonton wove footage of the service into its report on Transgender Day of Remembrance and highlighted the story of our own AJ Janewski. Thank you AJ for yourself and your advocacy, and to everyone who makes Mill Woods United such a diverse, welcoming and evolving church.
Celebrations like the one on November 20 accomplish a lot of things. They remind us of the joy that flows from the work of outreach, social justice, education, and worship. They reconnect us to sacred values of compassion, hospitality, and the search for beauty and truth. They inspire us to continue to be there for each other and our neighbours in times of trouble and triumph. They remind us that an inner flame of God's Love flickers within each one of us.
Participating in the work of a church is not always easy. Walking the line between enthusiasm and burnout can be tricky. Being present to the moment involves both joy and grief. Figuring out what is going on in our hearts, in the neighbourhood and in the world is complex, and differences in perspectives are inevitable. Keeping a church firing on all cylinders but also financially viable is a constant struggle of both administration and inspiration.
But we did it. We made it through 40 wonderful years, and we celebrated this milestone. May this anniversary gathering fill us with new energy for today and with hope for the future in both church and world — Ian
Click on this link to open the January 2017 issue of "In Contact," an Albertan supplement to the United Church "Observer," to read another report on the 40th anniversary service. (Note: the link opens an eight-page PDF file. The article is on page four.)
Greetings received for the 40th
As well as the in-person greetings and memories mentioned above, we received best wishes by mail from many invitees who couldn't make it. Some of them are copied below . . .
Rev. Shelagh Parsons
I do regret that I am unable to attend your celebration today. I had it on my calendar and made plans to come but family and health matters have interfered sending these plans askew.
Although my times with the congregation were brief in nature, I have fond memories of my time spent with you; first a short stint (85 I believe), sharing the house with Tom Sawyer and then a later two-year interim with Southwood's congregation (89-91).
The former brings forth memories of a Passover Celebration in the house with no room to spare. I was so surprised that so many decided to attend on Maundy Thursday. Following that was the Easter Sunrise service with the youth group on the little knoll behind the house. The sun was absent, my fingers just about fell off playing my guitar attempting to sing "Morning has Broken" and a little further on in the service "Lord of the Dance". We were dancing alright with the cold wind and snow that decided to engage us. Yet there were at least 30 people if not more that came to be supportive. We finished quickly and ran for the house to crowd in and have toaster waffles. Don't remember eating any but sure remember the coffee. Everything was less than perfect or even moderately good but all was embraced with heart.
The two-year interim was a difficult time for Southwoods; their minister Dan Newell was off on disability leave. I do recall the 'dunk tank' at the community fair for which I was the subject. Again, it was a cold Sept. day. It would have been great had Kim's wet suit fit but alas it did not. I would have done OK if it wasn't that so many were good at throwing a baseball and hit the mark.
The 'dunk tank' was probably appropriate to describe the interim at that time. Interim is to help in transition and this was one filled with grief and anger. Target practice was sometimes a necessary reality. However, the goodness of the folks and memories of a small but amazing choir are still with me. In fact, each year come Christmas, as I will this year, I pull out my Southwood's Christmas CD and enjoy once again the wonderful music.
Thank you all for the memories; and again, I am truly sorry I will not be able to make it to your anniversary celebration. May you be blessed and the sacred of life continue to engage you today and always.
Shelagh Parsons
Rev. Deanna Cox
Dear Worship Team,
Thank you so much for the invitation to celebrate your 40th Anniversary as an official pastoral charge. It was my honour to be a part of your faith community during the six years that I served as youth minister (1997-2003). You continue to hold a special place in my heart. Looking back now you were an instrumental part of my journey towards ministry. You were the faith family environment that I longed for, a place of spiritual growth for our whole family, and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to get to know you as I did.
I regret that I am unable to be with you as you gather to celebrate. It would have been wonderful to see you all again, to show off how our family has grown, and to be able to thank and congratulate you in person. However, the calling that you helped identify in me means that I am leading worship in my own congregations that day. Know that I will be holding you and your ministry in my prayers that day.
Thanks for the gifts your ministry have shared with the world.
Congratulations on your 40th anniversary.
Many blessings as you continue to share the Good News with your corner of the world.
Rev. Wim Kreeft
Mill Woods United Church
My connection with you runs deep.
Joy and I joined the Southwoods United Church in 1991. In 1992 Southwoods, with the leadership of Rev. Bob Harper, became my sponsoring congregation as I began my foray into ministry. On August 13, 1994 Joy and I were married in First Mill Woods United Church. In September of 1994 I began my 8-month internship at First Mill Woods with Rev. Tom Sawyer.
Southwoods and First Mill Woods were most generous with their love and support. I was encouraged and nurtured by these two wonderful congregations and by the leaders, both lay and ordered, who guided me on my journey.
As you have held the candle of God's love for me, I'm certain you have done so for countless others. I pray that your 40th anniversary service is filled with wonderful memories.
Centennial United Church
Stayner, Ontario
Rev. Armand Houle
Greetings to My Friends at Mill Woods United Church
It is with much joy that I wish you all the best on your 40th Anniversary.
I have many fond memories of my four years with you as your minister. From the Bread Run to the Mitten Tree, from the Heavenly Hospitality Group to the Men's Breakfast, from the Food Bank to the Clothing Bank, from GEA to a budding relationship with the Papaschase First Nation, from all the wonderfully faithful people to all the other wonderfully faithful people in the congregation, I give thanks for my ministry in your midst.
Even as I give thanks for all these wonderful memories there are two events that stick out in my mind that I would like to mention.
The first was the formation of the Community Garden. What an exciting time it was to see the front lawn of the church transformed into shared garden space to be used by the community.
The other was the beginning of the "Little Green Thumbs Program." The joy on the faces of the children as they gathered each week to learn about and tend their garden in the basement was amazing. Not to mention that it is not every minister who can say that there was a "grow-op," in the church basement.
In all seriousness and sincerity, the greatest memory that I have is that the greatest strength of Mill Woods United is that it has always been, and continues to be, dedicated to being in and for the community locally and globally.
May the Holy Spirit continue to swirl in your midst as you continue to walk the way of disciples of Jesus.
Happy 40th Anniversary!
Yours in Christ,
Virginia and Neal Palmer
Sonia, Andrew and I (Virginia) worshipped in First Mill Woods United Church at Hillview School the first weekend we arrived in Edmonton in 1989. We were welcomed warmly and stayed during the growing years of the kids and their involvement in Sunday School, the youth groups, the move to our new building, helping me with the Food Bank, attendance in a confirmation class, CGIT group and their Vesper Services, and leader of the Boys Group. Mill Woods United Church was our church home for many years, and I enjoyed my involvement on various committees, groups, and annual events. Sonia especially enjoyed her time with the confirmation class led by Rev. Norm McDonald.
My parents, George and Margaret Watt, began worshipping with us as a family at Mill Woods United Church when they moved to Edmonton in 1993 and also became involved in many activities and leading occasional worship services. It was a special and very sad honour to have both their funerals in Mill Woods United Church and be surrounded by so many of our church friends and feel their support and love at those times.
I [Neal] began worshipping at Mill Woods United in January of 2000. A time—between ministers. A time as well, to experience first-hand, the many gifts of the people there. Kim and Mitchell, in time, started coming as well, with Kim eventually singing in the choir, being mentored by wonderful people like Carole Kelly (and others.) Dale Irving arriving in August and introducing a theology I'd not been exposed to before. Leading me to some pretty serious questioning, at times discomfort, sometimes—even anger. Which, in time, led to a letter to Paul Verdin, Chair of the Board —asking that a discernment process be initiated to test what I suspected might be a call to ministry. Which, eventually, led to a discernment committee being formed—including Larry Garner, Renee Englot & Tim Janewski from the congregation here. That one year [plus] process was one of the best gifts I've ever received.
Speaking of gifts, there are many, I've come to know in ordered ministry. But one not so great is, eventually, having to leave one's church family. And that's what happened in September, 2009, when my internship at Trinity United began.
Mill Woods United Church will always be a very special place for another wonderful reason. This is where we met, and then were married there in 2008, again surrounded by our church family and friends. We love to visit there whenever we can, although visiting on Sundays is now rather difficult, due to Neal's ministry obligations.
We and our kids always feel as if we are coming home when we walk in the doors and see and feel the welcome, the familiar surroundings and the memories. We are so sorry we aren't able to attend on November 20, 2016 as we would have loved to do so, but Neal, unfortunately, has Presbytery commitments in McLennan, Alberta that day.
Rest assured, though, we will be there in Spirit…
Lovingly remembered,
Amarjett Sohi, MP, Edmonton Mill Woods
We wanted to extend our congratulations on your 40th anniversary milestone this weekend. Your ongoing commitment to the community and devotion is a wonderful testament to what makes Mill Woods wonderful to represent. We wish you all the best as you celebrate and look to the future.
Leigh Makarewicz
Constituency Manager
On behalf of,
Amarjeet Sohi, MP
Edmonton Mill Woods
Fabulous Fall Frolic 2016
Our Fabulous Fall Frolic took place on October 29, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Our theme was Masquerade, with entertainment from Go 4 Broke improv comedy troupe and Opus@12 Chamber Concert Society.
If you were not able to attend our Fabulous Fall Frolic, you can still help us meet our fundraising goals! Make a financial contribution to the Fabulous Fall Frolic Community Outreach Fundraiser by clicking on the Give button below! You'll be taken to our fundraising page at the CanadaHelps website, where you can select "Fabulous Fall Frolic" from the menu of options, and donate securely!
Changing the "constitution" of the United Church of Canada
After worship on Sunday, Sept 25, 2016, five people met in the Lounge to hear Ian give a presentation and lead a discussion on four "remits" that General Council has asked all congregations to vote on by spring 2017. They will be presented for a "yes/no" vote at the Annual Financial Meeting of Mill Woods United in February 2017.
The four remits are headlined as:
Three Council Model (merging presbyteries and conferences)
Elimination of "Transfer and Settlement" (making calling a minister easier)
A new "Office of Vocation" for calling, training and disciplining ministers
Change in funding — simplifying how levels of the church above congregations are funded.
For more information see gc42.ca/remits
Discussing theology — or the lack thereof!
On Thursday Sept 22, 20 members of Mill Woods United gathered in the sanctuary to share perspectives, comments and feelings about the United Church of Canada's first ever heresy trial of Rev. Gretta Vosper of Toronto. This meeting followed a sermon on September 18 at MWUC that focused on the case.
Intercultural Ministry Picnic
The second annual picnic of the Intercultural Ministry Committee of Edmonton Presbytery took place at Rundle Park on July 9. Mill Woods is one of the congregations that is part of this ministry, and we enjoyed a fun time of food and fellowship.
Chief Calvin Bruneau of the Papaschase First Nation was our guest speaker during our morning service. The service focused on reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous people one year after the publication of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and 30 years after the United Church of Canada first offered an official apology to First Nations people. We also created "reconciliation hearts" to plant in our community garden on the front lawn of the church and a special offering was taken for the United Church's Healing Fund. That evening, 30 people came to our free screening of the film Elder in the Making.
Worship in the Park
On June 19, we met at Gold Bar Park for our annual Worship in the Park. The theme of the potluck was "Back to the Future" to evoke memories of church camping weekends in the 80s and 90s as we launch into summer.
Chat with the Church Lady
On Saturday evening, June 11, Mill Woods United sanctuary was the site for an uplifting and fun drag show put on by The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose. This first-ever drag show at the church was part of the Affirm Team's celebration of the 10th anniversary of the vote to make Mill Woods United an Affirming ministry. From Gospel to Broadway, from drag kings to drag queens, the evening had it all.
Eight happy MWUC folk joined a large group of United Church people from other congregations on Saturday June 4 on Whyte Avenue. The Parade gets bigger every year, but the applause that greets church folk who affirm people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions never gets old. Thanks to everyone who came to the Parade, helped to organize it, and who walked in it. See you next year!
Sunday May 15 — more later!
Affirming Anniversary — 10 years!
During worship on May 15, 2016 and as part of the sermon/reflection, Tim Janewski came forward to share some of the history of what led Mill Woods United to vote to become an officially affirming congregation and the impact that decision has had on our work as a community of faith and upon Tim's family specifically. More late . . .
Boomers and Beyond — March-April 2016
information to assist with life events after you retire
Thank you to Linda Paddon! She spearheaded this three-part information series for seniors saw more than 60 people come to Mill Woods United in spring 2016.
March 30: Support services for seniors in need: Kathleen Kelly from Sage Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
April 6,: Planned giving: Kathryn Hofley, Financial Development Officer for the United Church; and Legal matters faced by elders and their children: Andrew McLaughlin from Turning Point Law
April 13: Funeral Planning: Scott Misick from Serenity Funeral Service; and Downsizing and preparing to move: Shannon Lang from Eldermove
Why did we put this information series together?
At Mill Woods United Church, we believe there is a need within the community to better understand some of the issues that arise with aging. Whether we are preparing for retirement or dealing with parents in their elder years, how do we access impartial information and supports?
The following statements are typical of the concerns we have heard:
"I am newly retired. It seems that every time we get together with friends, we end up talking about declining parents."
"I was employed as an administrative associate at an investment firm. Too often I worked with executors who struggled with that role, or family members who knew nothing about their parent's financial affairs when they needed to activate enduring powers of attorney."
"Because I used to be a long term care nurse, I get questions about where to go for help with the healthcare issues of elders."
"Our family needs to find new housing for a parent that can no longer live independently."
"Having struggled to help our parents down-size, we want to be better prepared so that our children don't have to go through that!"
"We have found ourselves planning a funeral only to realize that we don't really know the person's wishes."
Planning for the future is a challenge since we don't really know what kind of help we may need or when we will need it. Where can we go for help when a need arises? What aspects can we put in place ahead of time? It is far too easy to put off research and action until our need becomes urgent. At that point it could be too late, the stress would be huge, or worse yet, I may no longer be capable of making my wishes known.
The Boomers and Beyond speaker series was designed to share valuable information around aging issues. It occured on three Wednesday evenings at 7:30 in the sanctuary. It was free and came with no obligation. Presentations featured leading experts in seniors and aging issues. The format welcomed questions and includee discussion time to interact with the presenting expert.
April 4, 2016, Monday, 5 pm — 'The Walrus' talks spirituality
Six people gathered in the church Lounge for a live stream of an event in Toronto organized by the United Church 'Observer' and 'The Walrus' magazine. Leading thinkers examined faith, culture, community and the role of spirituality in our secular society:
• Nicole Brooks, creator
• Natalie Bull, executive director, The National Trust for Canada
• Lewis Cardinal, Cardinal Strategic Communications
• Timothy Caulfield, author
• Joan Garson, president, Holy Blossom Temple
• Michael Ingham, bishop and theologian
• Gretta Vosper, minister, United Church of Canada
http://ucobserver.org/faith/2016/03/walrus_talks/index.php
Thursday, March 24, at 7 pm Mill Woods United Church and the Zimbabwean United Methodist Church in Edmonton held our first ever joint worship service. Rev. Ian Kellogg and Rev. Tazvi Nyarota co-presided at Holy Communion and a ritual of foot-washing to commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus and his friends.
Friday, March 25 at 10:30 am we held a solemn service of song and reflection to mark Good Friday. Maddi Ferguson provided violin music to enhance the worship experience.
Saturday, March 26, Bev Thompson led a Community Lunch at which 60 people enjoyed hot dogs and ice cream after our normal Saturday Bread Run. Thank you Bev!
Sunday, March 27 at 10:30 am, we held a joyous Easter Festival worship service marked by singing, movement, and lots of joyous Hallelujahs!
March 6, 2016, "Great Plains" Concert
About 40 people came out to Mill Woods United on a snowy evening to enjoying the eclectic and upbeat music of Darrel and Saskia Delaronde, aka, "The Great Plains." Some money was raised for the church, the singing was well-received, and a good time was had by all. Thank you Darrel and Saskia!
"Reconciling Edmonton" Art Display, February 2016
From January 29th to February 22nd, 2016, Mill Woods United Church was pleased to host "Reconciling Edmonton," a collaborative exhibit featuring:
Paintings by 2015 Office of the City Clerk Artist-in-Residence Jennie Vegt
Poetry by 2011-13 Edmonton Poet Laureate Anna Marie Sewell and 2014-15 Edmonton Historian Laureate Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Collage prints featuring 1200 of the hearts created by Edmontonians to honour Indian Residential School Survivors, from the Heart Garden planted in June, at the close of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's national events
This project is the work of RISE (Reconciliation In Solidarity Edmonton) founded by Miranda Jimmy, the fourth key collaborator in Reconciling Edmonton.
Reconciling Edmonton debuted on November 25th, 2015 at an event that featured the first Round Dance to be held in City Hall, and continues to tour to various locations.
January 17, 2016: Welcome Potluck
Following the Sunday worship time of the Zimbabwean United Methodist Church (ZUMC), Heavenly Hospitality hosted a welcome dinner for ZUMC, who are now sharing our facilities. About 100 people came out: to welcome the Zimbabwean congregation; to celebrate the beginning of MWUC's 40th anniversary year; to give thanks for the year past, and to look forward in hope to a new year. Before coffee, members of ZUMC led us in some lively singing and dancing.
Bewlow are three messages we received after the potluck. The first was from Rev. Tazvi Nyarota. She wrote:
Grace and peace to you all.
It is my great joy to write on behalf of The Zimbabwe United Methodist Church expressing our thankfulness to the welcome potluck dinner you hosted us. If there were other word besides "THANK YOU", I would definitely use them so that you feel how grateful we are as a church. In our mother tongue, we have a saying that says, "relationships are fulfilled by sitting down and eat together" (that is when literally translated).
We feel welcomed and loved at the same time. May the good Lord continue to bless you and the ministry of the church. Once again, thank you for your love.
Another letter was from from Heavenly Hospital. Lynda Colgan wrote:
THANK YOU!!! to all those who participated in the POT LUCK WELCOME LUNCH with the ZUMC this past Sunday. As usual, the food was good and folks seem to enjoy the opportunity to share with our Zimbabwean friends. Greetings were exchanged and they presented our congregation with a large clock. Ian responded with humour that it would help ensure we were finished our service in time for them to start their service and everyone laughed. We especially enjoyed their singing and dancing to drums. Hopefully this event signifies a future of learning and sharing together!
Finally, here is a message from Brian Sampson, Mill Woods United Council Chairperson:
With a new year, MWUC also began a new association for our church. I am very pleased to report that we have successfully welcomed the Zimbabwean United Methodist Church into our facility.
Their congregation has access to our facility Sundays beginning 1200-1230 pm for their service. As well they have similar access to book the rest of the building as do MWUC members on a first-come basis. As of January 18, they have held 3 services on Sunday afternoons, their ladies group has used the lounge on Friday evenings, and the youth president has held a meeting on a Saturday morning and both congregations recently held a joint potluck dinner. They have placed their drums in the sanctuary and are temporarily storing some kitchen goods downstairs until we find a place for it. They will be sharing the lounge as office space as we now do. Future uses of the facility will be by mutually agreed prior arrangements.
In general we seem to be fitting together well.
Our church is again becoming a busy place and we are aware of the need for a liaison person. As per our Sharing Agreement with ZMUC —
MWUC and ZMUC shall each designate a person to meet with the other church every three months, or as needed, to communicate any issues or concerns arising under this Agreement in order to encourage a positive dialogue between the churches.
Since each church has its own decision-making structure, each church understands that these persons may not have decision-making authority, but instead shall serve as the primary communication vehicle between the churches.
For MWUC, this person would report to the Council. Temporarily, Ian and I are serving together as that contact person. We now need someone from MWUC to step forward to become that person or persons to ensure the positive dialogue continues and grows.
Ready for a new and exciting position in MWUC?
Contact Ian Kellogg 780.463.2202 or Brian Sampson 780.722.7946
January 16, 2016, Saturday evening — To Touch Our Souls II
About 10 people attended this post-Christmas, mid-winter pick-me up. It included a meditative walk on the labyrinth, gentle Yin-Yoga, a coffee and tea break with fruit and other snacks, and a screening of "Best Exotic Marigold Hotel II"!
Review of 2015 Financial Results
January 6, 2016, Randy Round
The 2015 Budget approved by the Congregation on Feb. 13, 2015 assumed local receipts of $196,000 and expenses of $222,700 for a cash flow deficit of $26,700. The Budget included an assumption of a return to 2012 levels of local offerings ($150,000); maintaining the existing staffing levels; building rentals from existing groups; and, the addition of a new significant rental tenant – the Weight Watchers group for the January to May period.
Although various individual items were veering off budget during the year, until September 30, the $26,700 deficit was still seen as the likely outcome. Local offerings were well behind a pace that would see the budget target reached. This unfavourable trend was offset by the continuation of the Weight Watchers agreement throughout the balance of the year. As we had an "Available for Local Operations" cash on hand balance of $68,000 largely carried forward from the 2013 year where we had no minister salary or benefit costs, we were prepared to move forward on the set of assumptions presented.
Then came October! Several factors arose to drastically and favourably change the march towards the large deficit of $27,600 to, instead, a surprising surplus that will likely be finalized at around $5,000.
The "Halloween Miracle": Not waiting for a "Christmas Miracle," October local offering amounts were almost double the average for previous months of the year. Although the nature of the increase is mostly "one-time," it certainly helped the 2015 picture by offsetting the lagging contributions experienced prior to October. November and December offerings were also above average.
Church usage: The budget approved in February 2015 included five months of a significant new rental revenue component. Although it meant giving up valuable time and control of our facility, the "trade-off" was a significant revenue stream to help offset the challenging deficit situation. That revenue stream, at that time, was anticipated to be for the first five months of the year. In fact, the rental arrangement remained in place for the full year, contributing a $16,800 favourable variance.
Fabulous Fall Fun Frolic: A net contribution of just over $8,000 from this event filled out the fundraising "faith gap" and more.
Mechanics of UCC Benefit Plan: As we all know, we have missed the services of our key administrative leader for almost half of the year. Janice's administrative and creative contributions cannot be fully replaced, though many have been picked up by part-time paid staff, our Minister and volunteers. In the meantime, a reimbursement from the benefit plan based on a percentage of the regular salary for this position, resulted in a favourable salary expense variance of approximately $12,000.
The total impact of these factors is sufficient to offset the forecast $26,700 deficit and to provide a likely small surplus. Also, instead of the cash available balance of $68,000 being reduced to the $40,000 range, we now have a balance to carry forward of approximately $73,000. Instead of looking at a rather dismal picture of running out of cash within two years, we can now see a picture where deficits over the next few years, assuming our key assumptions remain constant, can be managed while the congregation's path to the future evolves.
Zimbabwean congregation at MWUC
Starting on January 3, 2016, the Zimbabwean United Methodist Church in Edmonton (ZUMC) began to gather to study and worship in our sanctuary after 12 noon. Mill Woods United Church welcomes this new arrangement and sees it is as a blessing for both of our congregations.
ZUMC worships in the Shona language, but their times of study, song, and worship are open to anyone. All members of ZUMC speak English and they are happy to translate for non-Shona-speakers.
To celebrate this new arrangement, we will hold a potluck on Sunday afternoon January 17 at 3 pm. Watch this space for the final details! We will use this time to get to know each other a bit, to have fun, and to hear a few people from both congregations say a few words of encouragement and blessings on this new era for both our churches.
In 2016 and beyond, we hope to not only share our building but also to have times of study, worship, community outreach, and fellowship together.


TIGUE has been featured in festivals around the country including the International Beethoven Festival (Chicago), the Color Field Festival (Madison), the Frieze Festival (NYC) and the New Music Bake Sale (Brooklyn). They perform frequently in New York City, including performances at The Kitchen, Le Poisson Rouge, the Knitting Factory, and Roulette. They have been guests on a number of local music series including Vicky' Chow's Contagious Sounds, guest concerto soloists with Contemporaneous on P.S. 142's Neighborhood Classics, and So Percussion's Brooklyn Bound. TIGUE often works with young composers including a 2013 residency position at Dartmouth College working with graduate students on new pieces for percussion trio. To put it simply, TIGUE is dedicated to the proliferation of the percussive arts through outreach, education and the creation of new work.
In 2014, TIGUE collaborated extensively with John Colpitts (Kid Millions), Thrill Jockey Records artist and drummer of Brooklyn psychedelic rock band, Oneida. In support of his latest album, Ryonen (recorded with So Percussion) TIGUE joined Colpitts as Man Forever, embarking on a U.S. tour that included over 40 shows around the country. In 2015, Colpitts and TIGUE will again join forces in the creation of a new album of music for percussion and voice, supported generously by New Music USA.
TIGUE continues to perform newly composed works and has premiered over 10 new works for percussion trio since their formation. Having commissioned the Sleeping Giant composer Robert Honstein in 2012, the trio looks forward to releasing the definitive recording of his 30-minute work An Index of Possibility in 2015. The 2015/16 season will include a new evening-length collaborative work with composer/performer Adrian Knight at the 2015 Avant Media – Tangents series and new original work by the groups three members.
In collaboration with Make Music New York, the trio has led two 10-week music education programs with inmates at New York City's Rikers Island Correctional Facility, featured in both the New York Times and Rolling Stone Magazine. Working with inmates in both men's and women's facilitates, the trio shared a general understanding of the communicative nature of music through West African musical traditions and hand drumming all culminating in performances for the Rikers population.
TIGUE proudly endorses Vic Firth sticks and mallets and sometimes wears sweat t-shirts.


When we had our driveway paved, I was thrilled to see the grey gravel banished forever. Our driveway had been lumpy and uneven, with a rocky hill leading up to the stairs of our porch — which sat perched on a heap of gravel that kept slipping out from underneath it.
We tore off our old stairs, which needed to be replaced anyway, the day before the paving crew was set to arrive. It made total sense when the pavers explained they would need to even out the grade, giving us a flatter driveway and a nice surface on which to rebuild our stairs.
The kids were obsessed with watching the crew work. Best babysitters ever.
I didn't care that it meant cutting into the front lawn a bit. I was getting a flat, paved driveway! They finished the work in just two days, and left us with a gloriously black, smooth surface. It was so beautiful, I didn't want to drive on it and risk marking or denting the fresh asphalt.
Once the crew left, however, it was clear we were going to have to do something about the exposed chunk of earth that ran along one side of the driveway like a miniature cliff. As the yard got higher and higher, the drop down to the driveway got steeper — and crumbles of mud started rolling onto my pristine new pavement.
Um, now what were we going to do about the MINI MUDDY CLIFF?!


• The new Congress could rescind it legislatively next year.
• The new administration could work through the rule-making process to rescind it.
• The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which is now considering the legality of the rule, could strike it down. If the new administration does not appeal the decision, which is likely, the case won't go to the Supreme Court and the rule would be invalidated.
To help inform the Sixth Circuit Court on the WOTUS case, the senator and a group of Senate and House members have filed an amicus brief in in support of petitions for review filed by 31 states and 57 municipal and industry petitioners seeking to overturn the WOTUS Rule. An amicus brief, or "friend of the court" brief, can be filed in order to address concerns and advise the Court on a matter of law that directly affects the case at hand.


Liverpool has more museums than any other city in the UK outside of London. The World Museum combines historic treasures from across the globe with the latest interactive technology. The permanent exhibition includes collections about ancient Egypt, space, dinosaurs and geology; it even has an aquarium and a planetarium. The Museum of Liverpool specialises in the city's social and cultural history whilst the Maritime Museum has exhibitions on maritime history, world trade and immigration. For music lovers there's also the Beatles Story museum and the brand new British Music Experience museum.
The Tate Art Gallery at the Albert Docks has one of Britain's finest collections of modern art where everybody can find something they love. The Walker Art Gallery is known as the national gallery of the north. Here you can discover over six centuries of fine and decorative art. The Bluecoat is Liverpool's oldest surviving building and holds art exhibitions and events throughout the year. The Foundation for Art & Creative Technology (FACT) is a media arts centre which hosts art projects, exhibitions and also contains an art-house cinema where you can watch critically-acclaimed and foreign films.
There's an old Liverpool folk song with the lyrics "If you want a cathedral, we've got one to spare". On each end of Liverpool's famous Hope Street is a cathedral. Both are very different yet equally impressive. The Metropolitan Cathedral was built in 1967 and is a modern and iconic structure and one of the first to challenge the typical cathedral design. After a short walk down the street you come to the magnificent Anglican Cathedral. Built between 1904 and 1978 this is Britain's largest cathedral and the fifth biggest in Europe.
There is an impressive 2,500 listed buildings in Liverpool. Many of our grandest buildings were originally built as headquarters for shipping companies. Some of Liverpool's most recognisable landmarks are the Three Graces on the riverside. One of these three buildings is the Royal Liver Building which is topped by two Liver Birds, the symbol of Liverpool. Another notable building is St Georges Hall which was built in 1854 and is one of the finest neo-classical buildings in the world. Walking around the different areas of the city is an architectural treat and there's always something new to discover.


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Year by Year HIstory
1986 -1990: The Early Days
1991-1996: Hypergrowth
1997-2000: Maturation
2001-2010: Graceful Aging
2011-2015: The Age of Scarcity
2016-2020: The End?
Preparing/Attending
Getting Tickets
Preparing >
Tents and Shade
Clothing & Costumes
Lag Screws 101
Burning on a Budget
Getting to Burning Man (Entry)
Being There >
Adventuring on the playa
Poopin' on the Playa
Leaving Burning Man (Exodus)
The Blog That Burns
A Visual History of Burning Man
After finding the set of photos from 1990 (see previous blog post), I decided to create a project where I'd collect photos of the Man and, eventually, the Temple, along with stats (attendance, cost, etc) for that year. As I was putting this together, I started feeling the urge to include more and more, and so I've expanded it into a general photo-heavy history of Burning Man.
So far I've covered 1986 (the first year) to 1996, and I'll be adding the rest over time. Enjoy!
Burning Man's First Year In The Desert
In 1990, on Memorial Day weekend, Larry Harvey and friends, which by now included a number of members of the Cacophony Society, gathered to burn the Man once again on Baker Beach. However, by now, the annual burning of a large wooden man was on the Golden Gate Park Police's radar. An officer showed up and permitted them to erect the Man, but not to burn it.
The crowd grew unruly, but this was perhaps the single best thing that ever happened to Burning Man.
Kevin Evans, one of the Cacophonists in attendance had, the previous year, been out to the Black Rock Desert for a wind sculpture event over Labor Day Weekend. On coming home, he "rallied a few friends and schoolmates around the idea of planning a Labor Day weekend trip to the Black Rock Desert."
The rest is history. He and the other Cacophonists invited Larry and company to bring the Man with them on what would be known as Zone Trip #4 - Bad Day at Black Rock.
All photos from C. Nick Lynch unless otherwise noted.
First Burn at the desert had RVs!
And kids!
This is the first raising of the Man during Zone Trip #4. Most of the people who attended are in this pic.
Photo: Stewart Harvey
The Evolution of Burning Man
The Reno Gazette-Journal has an interesting timeline chronicling some interesting facts across the evolution of Burning Man from its beginning in 1986 to today.
It's pretty incredible to see the growth and to think about the challenges the organization has faced attempting to grow what was basically a group of friends throwing a non-conformist beach party into a city that gets together for 8 days every year and then disappears, without a trace.
1986 (first year) - On Baker Beach. 35 people in attendance. The Man was 8 feet high.
1987 - Larry Harvey and friend James hand out flyers stating "join us at the northern naked end of Baker Beach on Saturday, June 20" for the second annual burn. Attendance: 80. Man's height: 15 feet.
1988 - Larry Harvey names the man 'Burning Man.' Attendance: 200. Man's height: 30 feet.
1989 - Park police arrive. Wonder who is in charge. Tv stations demonstrate inffectual attempt to stop the proceedings. Attendance: 300. Man's height: 40 feet.
1990 - 800 people attend the erecting of the Man on Baker Beach. It is moved to the Black Rock Desert to be Burned. Only about 90 people attend. Man's height:
1991 - First year the full event is held in the BRD. Attendance: 250.
1992 - Black Rock Rangers in effect for the first time. Attendance: 600.
1994 - First time admission is charged. $30. Attendance: 2,000.
1995 - Burning Man becomes the most populated settlement (even if temporary) in Pershing County, NV. Admission: $35. Attendance: 4,000.
1996 - Attendance: 8,000. Infrastructure begins to get strained.
1997 - Burning Man moves to private land. Admission: $50 and $65. Attendance: 10,000.
1998 - It moves back to the Black Rock Desert. Admission: $65, $80, or $100. Attendance: 15,000. Streets are now numbered and streets signs are on every corner.
1999 - First year the Man burned on Saturday night instead of Sunday, to allow people more time to clean up and leave no trace. Attendance: 23,000
2000 - Ticket prices rise to $200. Attendance: 25,400.
2002 - Counterfeiting had become a problem, and the new ticket vendor introduced foil-stamping onto the tickets to combat it. Attendance: 28,979.
2003 - Dogs have to stay at home for the first time. Attendance: 30,586.
2004 - Larry Harvey writes the 10 Principles, drawing them from widely-accepted practices within the BM community. Attendance: 35,664.
2006 - A delegation of officials form the Dept of the Interior and the BLM visit Burning Man to observe the largest Special Recreation Permit in the US. Attendance: 38,989.
2007 - Paul Addis, a disgruntled (and some would argue highly-principled) Burner set fire to the Man as a prank, burning it down days ahead of time. He was charged with a felony, and later committed suicide by jumping in front of a BART train. Attendance: 47,097
2009 - The first time Burning Man ever saw a population drop, likely due to the economic crisis at the time. Attendance: 43,558.
2010 - Attendance is back up at 51,525.
2011 - For the first time ever, Burning Man sells out, having sold as many tickets as its permit from the Bureau of Land Management allows. Attendance: 53,963.
2012 - Burning Man tries a lottery for tickets to try and deal with the excess demand. It does not go well. Tickets are now between $240 and $420. Attendance: 56,149.
2013 - BM sells out for the third year in a row and grows dramatically again. Admission: $380. Attendance: 69,613. Traffic rears its ugly head as the biggest barrier to growth.
2014 - Vehicle passes introduced for the first time, at $40/vehicle. Attendance: 65,992. The Man's height: 105 feet.
It's going to be interesting to see where it heads from here. The fundamental factor limiting a bigger Burning Man population is the two-lane highway leading to it, and there's no world in which it's worth widening a highway-to-nowhere just so an extra few tens of thousands of people can go party in the desert for a week.
Scarcity is going to be the new normal for Burning Man.
1000 Faces of Burning Man
Burner Harry Barmon put up a photo project consisting of 1000 faces of people at Burning Man. Very cool! Can you find yourself in it?
I have to say, two things strike me as I look through these:
Happy people are attractive people, and Burners are happy at Burning Man. Ergo, Burners look pretty darn good at BM.
We are one white bunch. I mean, obviously I already know that, but boy...white.
Burner version of "My Favorite Things"
I have to admit to a long-standing nostalgic love of "The Sound of Music" and recently (oddly, the afternoon before the Grammys that featured Julie Andrews) was motivated to write Burner-inspired lyrics for it. Then, I decided to hire a singer to record it for me, and figured as long as I'd done that I'd go all the way and put together a video for it.
I have a lot of favorite things about Burning Man. Here are some of them, set to song.
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I love my kitchen. Regardless of the day I'm having, if I can take time to brush down the work surfaces, get in front of the stove and rootle around in the cupboards, I'm transported to a happy place. Preparing food is one of my favourite ways to relax, to completely clear my mind and to be as simple or creative as I choose. Cooking is a joy and my kitchen allows that to happen.
Good for me, then, that I don't have to share it. I don't mean with my nearest and dearest – Carnivorous Boyfriend and I will happily cook together side by side (as far as space allows) – I mean the kind of shared kitchen of my university years; the endless piles of washing up, slightly scummy surfaces, disappearing pints of milk and a fridge full of other peoples' long-forgotten leftovers. My cupboards may be fit to bursting and my ingredients organized in a haphazard way, but they're mine; I know exactly where everything is and I like it that way.
When I was growing up, my parents shared their house in Italy with a family friend. We'd sometimes go on holiday all together but, more often than not, the friend (who didn't have any children) would visit outside school holidays, meaning we'd sometimes arrive a long time after he'd left. Down one side of the cool, dark kitchen was an enormous wooden cupboard where we stored dry goods. As it could often be up to six months in between our visits, the contents tended to be stripped back to the bare basics; kilner jars of slightly damp salt and sugar, half a packet of leftover risotto rice, a handful of teabags, a tube of tomato purée.
Spain isn't a country renowned for its desserts. On a recent trip to Barcelona, the majority of our sweet consumption was split between flaky treats from the local pastelerías at breakfast time and a requisite daily ice cream; justified as compulsory thermostat control on the sweltering beach or busy streets. Maybe the rest of the food and drink on offer is just too good; after wedges of tortilla, melting plates of jamón, rich, creamy croquetas and raisin scented sherry, dessert might well be the last thing on your mind.
If I had a pound for every blog post out there talking about the quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie, I would be a very rich girl. Whether it's UK bloggers lamenting the lack of good recipes using metric measurements, or US bloggers vying for the ultimate 'just like Mom used to make' recipe, chocolate chip cookie chat is definitely a hot topic on the baking agenda of the blogosphere.
And not without good reason. There's nothing better than sinking your teeth into thick, chewy American style cookie, soft in the middle, crispy and buttery round the edges and studded with bittersweet chocolate chunks. We're not talking 'dip in your tea and nibble appreciatively' British style biscuit here, this is a full on super-sweet indulgence best enjoyed with a complete lack of guilt and a giant glass of cold milk.
I recently made a batch of crispy chewy oatmeal and raisin cookies. Oaty, nutty and possibly slightly too worthy, they got me thinking about other cookie recipes to try, and I began my search for the ultimate chocolate chunk cookie recipe (note chunk, not chip – I think coarse chunks of chopped dark chocolate deliver a far superior cookie to their oversweet, manufactured cousin the chip).
After trawling my favourite foodie sites, I was delighted to find that a fellow blogger had already done most of the legwork for me. I arrived at Signe Johansen's blog Scandilicious through Google search and will definitely be returning to read her simple, beautiful compilation of recipes and foodie thoughts. Signe's 'quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie' took her on a journey through baking books and tweets, allowing her to incorporate tips from various seasoned bakers while weeding out any strange or over-the-top suggestions. The result is the recipe below, which I knew I had to try as soon as I saw her pictures.
Chewy, crispy and not too sweet, with delicious chunks of dark chocolate, this one's going straight to the top of my ultimate chocolate chunk cookie leader board. I think it's going to be hard to top, but if you think you've got a better recipe I'd love to try it out so please get in touch!
Preheat the oven to 160 C/ 325 F. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment and set aside.
Sieve together the flour, baking powder and sea salt.
Whisk together the melted butter together with both sugars, then add the large egg, extra yolk and vanilla to the mixture. Whisk again and then stir in the flour, beating the mixture for a few minutes to stretch the gluten strands.
Fold in the chocolate chips. The cookie dough should feel almost dry now, like a solid lump (Signe says she wishes she'd taken photo at this stage to illustrate, so I made sure I did!) – don't let the chocolate chips cluster in just one part of the dough.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until the cookies are golden, the sides feel firm-ish to the touch but the centre is still quite soft. This is really important as you don't want to overcook and lose that slight squidgy texture.
Cooling the cookies on the baking sheets helps keep their chewy consistency so I'd definitely recommend this.
Once cooled, remove from the tray and serve or store in an air tight container. Yum.
Oats are pretty amazing things. Packed with nutrients including vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron and more, they are a good source of protein (I can almost hear carniverous boyfriend shaking his head at this claim. Ok. A good source of protein that tastes good in cookies. Chewy chicken breast cookies just aren't going to cut it with this little loaf). They can even help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Basically, oats are a good thing.
I first tasted Bircher Muesli several years ago on holiday in the Caribbean, and have been searching for the perfect recipe ever since. Packed with oats, fruit, and mulchy, milky goodness, it is the perfect healthy oaty breakfast. I think I may have just about cracked the perfect blend – blog post to follow soon – but in the meantime, my various attempts mean I have a big old stash of rolled oats sitting in my cupboard.
Some of them have been turned into porridge. A few more met a delicious, sticky end in my adaptation of Dan Lepard's fudgy tahini flapjacks. And this weekend, another handful made its way into a batch of crispy, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies.
I'm quite particular when it comes to cookies. I like them big (at least the size of my palm), thick and chewy, with a slightly crispy edge. I'm not a tea drinker so I don't care about dunkability – I want the real American doughy deal, perfect with a glass of milk and more of a delicious dessert than a flimsy biscuit. Buttery, chewy and packed with chunks of chocolate, fruit and nuts, this recipe is the answer. I slightly overcooked mine as you can see from the pictures, but follow the timings below, and they should be spot on.
Tip: To get a thick, chewy cookie that doesn't collape in a buttery puddle across the baking sheet when heated, chill the dough for at least 2 hours before cooking. Alternatively you could freeze the slightly flattened cookie balls and cook on demand for that 'fresh out the oven' warmth – they just need a few minutes longer.
In a separate bowl whisk together the wholemeal flour, cinammon, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Add the rolled oats then stir into the butter and sugar mixture. Stir in the raisins, walnuts and chocolte chips if using.
Shape the dough into small rounds, flatten slightly and chill in the fridge for two hours. This is optional, but I'd recommend you be patient if you can, the results definitely are better. The dough could make anything between five and twenty cookies depending how giant you like them.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/350 degrees F. Place cookies two inches apart on a non stick baking tray. Bake for 10-15 mins until just coloured – this will give a crispy edge but a soft, doughy middle.


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Who Will Be the Next Chuck Norris?
Rachel Maddow, MSNBC's new commentator, is brainy, funny, and capable.
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MacArtney has supplied a TRIAXUS remotely operated towed underwater vehicle to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's national science agency, and one of the largest and most diverse agencies in the world.
The TRIAXUS underwater vehicle will be utilised on Australia's Marine National Facility research vessel, the Investigator.
This instrument will be used in a diverse range of oceanographic research activities. Currently fitted with a CTD, laser optical plankton counter, transmissometer, fluorescence and PAR sensors, the TRIAXUS is well suited to many aspects of plankton research, however, utilising the CTD the TRIAXUS is also intended to be used in investigations of frontal features, air sea interactions and much more.
Currently undergoing the final stages of construction, the highly advanced CSIRO research vessel, Investigator, is bound to provide a significant contribution to Australia's ocean research capacity and deliver increased opportunity for participation in research programmes at a global scale.
Beyond the MacArtney TRIAXUS system, the Investigator will feature a broad range of scientific systems and equipment to support scientists in oceanography, climatology, fisheries, marine ecosystem, environmental and geoscientific research.
According to Ocean Science Sales Manager, Hans Jørgen Hansen: "MacArtney is delighted to see its TRIAXUS system contribute to the capacity of such an illustrious vessel and is keen to continue its close and long-standing cooperation with CSIRO."


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type ClientNTLM struct {
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func (c ClientNTLM) Post(client *Client, request *soap.SoapMessage) (string, error) {
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Key Words: Dodoneae viscose, Seedling, Sapling regeneration, Environmental variables, Regression.
Int. J. Biosci. 8(6), 54-63, June 2016.
The regeneration status of Dodonaea viscosa communities was investigated in Malakand division. It lies in Hindukash 71.43° South to 73.85° North and 36.07° West to 36.40° East. Seedling and sapling data was collected using quadrat method. Various physical and chemical factors were measured. Density/ha of seedling, sapling and mature plants of Dodonaea were calculated. Pearson's correlation and regression analysis were performed. In protected area the high density of seedling, sapling and mature plants observed respectively which show the normal regeneration, however overgrazing and anthropogenic activities delimits natural regeneration of Dodoneae. Highest density of seedling and sapling at altitude (1083) m observed in group III and then decrease gradualy. Pearson's correlation co-efficient showed a positive relationship between sapling and seedling densities (p > 0.001), sapling and organic matter (p > 0.05) seedling and organic matter, while a negative significant relationship was found between sapling and soil pH (p > 0.05), seedling and soil pH (p > 0.001), as well as sapling and elevation (P > 0.01). Regression analysis showed positive relationship between Seedling and Sapling (r =0.919 at P > 0.001), sapling /organic matte (r=0.457 at P > 0.05). The Seedling/Elevation showed a negative significant relationship (r = 0.525 at P > 0.01). The R-values of regression analysis of seedling/soil pH and sapling /pH was r = 0.529, r = 0.386 respectively, which shows a negative significant relationship of pH with seedling and sapling at the p-values P > 0.01, P > 0.05.


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What We Learned From Switzerland vs Engerland (1-3)
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Tags: 2010, Engerland, Euro 2012, Football, Spain, Switzerland, TV
OK So Switzerland Aren't Going To Be The Bogey Team
Sadly all the Swiss fans were going to go home unhappy
They might have been the only team aside from the USA (and now Argentina) to have beaten the Spaniards in something like a hundred years, and they might have one of the most impressive international defensive records known to man (accompanied only by an inexplicable inability to actually score at the other end), but the Swiss team that turned out here was a pale shade of their World Cup counterparts. In fact they were so abject that we can only conclude that Montenegro is going to be the bogey team in this group.
The team that once seemed incapable of conceding a goal now seemed unable to actually defend. Sure Engerland were actually good, replicating all the positives of last week's match with group no hopers Bulgaria, but they were admirably aided by a team that looked beaten even before the kick off. As with the World Cup qualifying campaign, Engerland looked superior in comparison to tawdry opposition, the new shape (Hart, Jags, Gerrard, Rhino, Miliner plus three attacking midfielders/forwards) looks imposing enough for qualification and may, with time, gel to become a dangerous tournament team. Sure they were more tested against a team that has, itself, actually qualified for a tournament, they conceded a goal and found it harder to make genuine chances, but they never looked like they would be useless enough to throw it all away even if Darren Bent eventually got both a run out and a goal.
Are Engerland Actually Developing Strength In Depth?
I say this not because we have suddenly unearthed a new minesworth of brand new English football talent (although the Under 21 side did scrape through to the play offs for the Euro 2011 Under 21 Championships and does contain quite a few interesting players), but because it's looking like we may have a bit more competition for places. However, it's a toss up between the strength and poise of, say, Jagielka and Lescott being an indication of the depth of quality in the squad and it being simply the death knell for Titface and Rio. Personally I favour the latter as that can't come quickly enough. With Rio basically as fit as Ledley King (and we all know how well that turned out) and trotting on to 32 in November and with Titface slowing down like he's stuck in one of those 'running away but marooned in custard' dreams, I'm hoping Not-Quite-As-Crapello-As-We-Thought will have the strength to tell them that they're not going to automatically walk straight back into the side. Of much more interest is the growing strength of our wide players, Wallchart, Adam Johnson, Lennon, Miliner and potential new boys like Mark Albrighton. Suddenly friendlies have a purpose again, to allow Crapello to test out new partnerships in a meaningful way rather than just go through the motions. If only we could actually develop some real forwards to challenge Defoe that would be progress.
Boasting Nearly Half The Team Doesn't Give You The Credit
Much was made of the point at which almost half the Engerland team comprised Man City players (Hart, Lescott, Barry, Miliner, Adam Johnson, with Shaun the Sheep on the bench). How proud Man City must be to have brought along such players. Actually bought along would be more appropriate. Hart and Shaun aside, these players have been purchased not developed by Man City. The credit should go to Everton, Aston Villa, Leeds and Middlesborough. Now if all these players are demonstrably better in 12 months time, then Man City will have something to crow about.
Rob Green Save Of The Day
Poor Spooner Bob. He really isn't going to live down that World Cup fuck up. However, he might spare a few moments of his time to post this video of Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina playing his first game for Spain for ages against a now Maradonnaless Argentina. It's better than anything howled up by Green, Carson or even Robinson. No wonder the boy has been kept out of the proper Spain side by Castillas. If Reina was English he'd never play for his club, let alone the national team again. It's also worth noting the truly cowardly defending that leads up to the hospital pass back to Reina. Sometimes a good hoof is the best policy.


Dr. Julio Vega is a general surgeon in Fountain Valley, California and he works at several hospitals in the area, including Orange County Global Medical Center and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. He got his diploma from National University of Cuyo School of Medicine and did his internship at Sisters Charity Hospital. Dr. Julio Vega completed his residency in General Surgery at Sisters Charity Hospital. The doctor has an experience of more than 20 years.


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Ritesh Batra est un réalisateur et un scénariste indien, connu principalement pour son film The Lunchbox (2013).

Biographie
Ritesh est né et a grandi dans une famille de la classe moyenne de Bombay. Son père travaille dans la marine marchande et sa mère enseigne le yoga. Leur fille ainée a un commerce de thé à Bombay. Ritesh étude brièvement à l'Université de New York mais quitte les lieux avant de terminer des études de cinéma. Il étudie l'économie et travaille comme consultant pendant trois ans avant de reprendre des études de cinéma. En 2009, il épouse Claudia Muñoz, une Mexicaine originaire de Puebla ; leur fille nait en 2012 pendant le tournage de The Lunchbox.

Il présente ses courts-métrages dans plusieurs festivals et devient renommé pour ces portraits nuancés de gens ordinaires. Un de ses courts est d'ailleurs acheté par Arte. Il écrit et réalise des courts-métrages comme Café Regular Cairo, Gareeb Nawaz's Taxi et The Morning Ritual. Il a également joué dans un court-métrage nommé Super. Full.

Son film The Lunchbox est présenté au Festival de Cannes 2013 dans le cadre de la semaine de la critique et est vendu à travers le monde dans les deux jours suivant cette projection. Il est ensuite présenté aux festivals de cinéma de Telluride, Sarajevo, Toronto et Londres. The Lunchbox sort en Inde en septembre 2013 et obtient 4 millions de dollars américains au box-office indien, un record pour un film indépendant indien. Cinq semaines après sa sortie, il était encore projeté sur trois cents écrans à travers le pays.

Vie privée
Ritesh Batra vit à Bombay et New York. Avec son épouse Claudia, il a une fille nommée Aisha.

Filmographie comme réalisateur
 2008 : The Morning Ritual (court-métrage)
 2010 : Gareeb Nawaz's Taxi (court-métrage)
 2011 : Café Regular Cairo (court-métrage)
 2013 : The Lunchbox
 2017 : À l'heure des souvenirs (The Sense of an Ending)
 2017 : Nos âmes la nuit (Our Souls at Night)
 2019 : Le Photographe

Notes et références

Liens externes

Réalisateur indien de films en hindi
Scénariste indien de cinéma
Naissance en juin 1979
Naissance à Bombay
Étudiant de la Tisch School of the Arts


text:
import { expect } from 'chai';
import { PublicFieldValue as FieldValue } from '../../../src/api/field_value';
import { Timestamp } from '../../../src/api/timestamp';
import { Document, MaybeDocument } from '../../../src/model/document';
import {
  ServerTimestampValue,
  TimestampValue
} from '../../../src/model/field_value';
import {
  Mutation,
  MutationResult,
  Precondition
} from '../../../src/model/mutation';
import {
  ArrayRemoveTransformOperation,
  ArrayUnionTransformOperation
} from '../../../src/model/transform_operation';
import { AnyJs } from '../../../src/util/misc';
import { Dict } from '../../../src/util/obj';
import { addEqualityMatcher } from '../../util/equality_matcher';
import {
  DELETE_SENTINEL,
  deletedDoc,
  deleteMutation,
  doc,
  field,
  key,
  mutationResult,
  patchMutation,
  setMutation,
  transformMutation,
  unknownDoc,
  version,
  wrap,
  wrapObject
} from '../../util/helpers';

describe('Mutation', () => {
  addEqualityMatcher();

  const timestamp = Timestamp.now();

  it('can apply sets to documents', () => {
    const docData = { foo: 'foo-value', baz: 'baz-value' };
    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, docData);

    const set = setMutation('collection/key', { bar: 'bar-value' });
    const setDoc = set.applyToLocalView(baseDoc, baseDoc, timestamp);
    expect(setDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        0,
        { bar: 'bar-value' },
        { hasLocalMutations: true }
      )
    );
  });

  it('can apply patches to documents', () => {
    const docData = { foo: { bar: 'bar-value' }, baz: 'baz-value' };

    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, docData);
    const patch = patchMutation('collection/key', {
      'foo.bar': 'new-bar-value'
    });

    const patchedDoc = patch.applyToLocalView(baseDoc, baseDoc, timestamp);
    expect(patchedDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        0,
        { foo: { bar: 'new-bar-value' }, baz: 'baz-value' },
        { hasLocalMutations: true }
      )
    );
  });

  it('can apply patches with merges to missing documents', () => {
    const timestamp = Timestamp.now();

    const baseDoc = deletedDoc('collection/key', 0);
    const patch = patchMutation(
      'collection/key',
      { 'foo.bar': 'new-bar-value' },
      Precondition.NONE
    );

    const patchedDoc = patch.applyToLocalView(baseDoc, baseDoc, timestamp);
    expect(patchedDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        0,
        { foo: { bar: 'new-bar-value' } },
        { hasLocalMutations: true }
      )
    );
  });

  it('can apply patches with merges to null documents', () => {
    const timestamp = Timestamp.now();

    const baseDoc = null;
    const patch = patchMutation(
      'collection/key',
      { 'foo.bar': 'new-bar-value' },
      Precondition.NONE
    );

    const patchedDoc = patch.applyToLocalView(baseDoc, baseDoc, timestamp);
    expect(patchedDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        0,
        { foo: { bar: 'new-bar-value' } },
        { hasLocalMutations: true }
      )
    );
  });

  it('will delete values from the field-mask', () => {
    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, {
      foo: { bar: 'bar-value', baz: 'baz-value' }
    });
    const patch = patchMutation('collection/key', {
      'foo.bar': DELETE_SENTINEL
    });

    const patchedDoc = patch.applyToLocalView(baseDoc, baseDoc, timestamp);
    expect(patchedDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        0,
        { foo: { baz: 'baz-value' } },
        { hasLocalMutations: true }
      )
    );
  });

  it('will patch a primitive value', () => {
    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, {
      foo: 'foo-value',
      baz: 'baz-value'
    });
    const patch = patchMutation('collection/key', {
      'foo.bar': 'new-bar-value'
    });

    const patchedDoc = patch.applyToLocalView(baseDoc, baseDoc, timestamp);
    expect(patchedDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        0,
        { foo: { bar: 'new-bar-value' }, baz: 'baz-value' },
        { hasLocalMutations: true }
      )
    );
  });

  it('patching a NoDocument yields a NoDocument', () => {
    const baseDoc = deletedDoc('collection/key', 0);
    const patch = patchMutation('collection/key', { foo: 'bar' });
    const patchedDoc = patch.applyToLocalView(baseDoc, baseDoc, timestamp);
    expect(patchedDoc).to.deep.equal(baseDoc);
  });

  it('can apply local serverTimestamp transforms to documents', () => {
    const docData = { foo: { bar: 'bar-value' }, baz: 'baz-value' };

    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, docData);
    const transform = transformMutation('collection/key', {
      'foo.bar': FieldValue.serverTimestamp()
    });

    const transformedDoc = transform.applyToLocalView(
      baseDoc,
      baseDoc,
      timestamp
    );

    // Server timestamps aren't parsed, so we manually insert it.
    const data = wrapObject({
      foo: { bar: '<server-timestamp>' },
      baz: 'baz-value'
    }).set(field('foo.bar'), new ServerTimestampValue(timestamp, null));
    const expectedDoc = new Document(key('collection/key'), version(0), data, {
      hasLocalMutations: true
    });

    expect(transformedDoc).to.deep.equal(expectedDoc);
  });

  // NOTE: This is more a test of UserDataConverter code than Mutation code but
  // we don't have unit tests for it currently. We could consider removing this
  // test once we have integration tests.
  it('can create arrayUnion() transform.', () => {
    const transform = transformMutation('collection/key', {
      foo: FieldValue.arrayUnion('tag'),
      'bar.baz': FieldValue.arrayUnion(true, { nested: { a: [1, 2] } })
    });
    expect(transform.fieldTransforms.length).to.equal(2);

    const first = transform.fieldTransforms[0];
    expect(first.field).to.deep.equal(field('foo'));
    expect(first.transform).to.deep.equal(
      new ArrayUnionTransformOperation([wrap('tag')])
    );

    const second = transform.fieldTransforms[1];
    expect(second.field).to.deep.equal(field('bar.baz'));
    expect(second.transform).to.deep.equal(
      new ArrayUnionTransformOperation([
        wrap(true),
        wrap({ nested: { a: [1, 2] } })
      ])
    );
  });

  // NOTE: This is more a test of UserDataConverter code than Mutation code but
  // we don't have unit tests for it currently. We could consider removing this
  // test once we have integration tests.
  it('can create arrayRemove() transform.', () => {
    const transform = transformMutation('collection/key', {
      foo: FieldValue.arrayRemove('tag')
    });
    expect(transform.fieldTransforms.length).to.equal(1);

    const first = transform.fieldTransforms[0];
    expect(first.field).to.deep.equal(field('foo'));
    expect(first.transform).to.deep.equal(
      new ArrayRemoveTransformOperation([wrap('tag')])
    );
  });

  it('can apply local arrayUnion transform to missing field', () => {
    const baseDoc = {};
    const transform = { missing: FieldValue.arrayUnion(1, 2) };
    const expected = { missing: [1, 2] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayUnion transform to non-array field', () => {
    const baseDoc = { 'non-array': 42 };
    const transform = { 'non-array': FieldValue.arrayUnion(1, 2) };
    const expected = { 'non-array': [1, 2] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayUnion transform with non-existing elements', () => {
    const baseDoc = { array: [1, 3] };
    const transform = { array: FieldValue.arrayUnion(2, 4) };
    const expected = { array: [1, 3, 2, 4] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayUnion transform with existing elements', () => {
    const baseDoc = { array: [1, 3] };
    const transform = { array: FieldValue.arrayUnion(1, 3) };
    const expected = { array: [1, 3] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayUnion transform with duplicate existing elements', () => {
    // Duplicate entries in your existing array should be preserved.
    const baseDoc = { array: [1, 2, 2, 3] };
    const transform = { array: FieldValue.arrayUnion(2) };
    const expected = { array: [1, 2, 2, 3] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayUnion transform with duplicate union elements', () => {
    // Duplicate entries in your union array should only be added once.
    const baseDoc = { array: [1, 3] };
    const transform = { array: FieldValue.arrayUnion(2, 2) };
    const expected = { array: [1, 3, 2] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayUnion transform with non-primitive elements', () => {
    // Union nested object values (one existing, one not).
    const baseDoc = { array: [1, { a: 'b' }] };
    const transform = { array: FieldValue.arrayUnion({ a: 'b' }, { c: 'd' }) };
    const expected = { array: [1, { a: 'b' }, { c: 'd' }] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayUnion transform with partially-overlapping elements', () => {
    // Union objects that partially overlap an existing object.
    const baseDoc = { array: [1, { a: 'b', c: 'd' }] };
    const transform = { array: FieldValue.arrayUnion({ a: 'b' }, { c: 'd' }) };
    const expected = { array: [1, { a: 'b', c: 'd' }, { a: 'b' }, { c: 'd' }] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayRemove transform to missing field', () => {
    const baseDoc = {};
    const transform = { missing: FieldValue.arrayRemove(1, 2) };
    const expected = { missing: [] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayRemove transform to non-array field', () => {
    const baseDoc = { 'non-array': 42 };
    const transform = { 'non-array': FieldValue.arrayRemove(1, 2) };
    const expected = { 'non-array': [] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayRemove transform with non-existing elements', () => {
    const baseDoc = { array: [1, 3] };
    const transform = { array: FieldValue.arrayRemove(2, 4) };
    const expected = { array: [1, 3] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayRemove transform with existing elements', () => {
    const baseDoc = { array: [1, 2, 3, 4] };
    const transform = { array: FieldValue.arrayRemove(1, 3) };
    const expected = { array: [2, 4] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  it('can apply local arrayRemove transform with non-primitive elements', () => {
    // Remove nested object values (one existing, one not).
    const baseDoc = { array: [1, { a: 'b' }] };
    const transform = {
      array: FieldValue.arrayRemove({ a: 'b' }, { c: 'd' })
    };
    const expected = { array: [1] };
    verifyTransform(baseDoc, transform, expected);
  });

  function verifyTransform(
    baseData: Dict<AnyJs>,
    transformData: Dict<AnyJs>,
    expectedData: Dict<AnyJs>
  ): void {
    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, baseData);
    const transform = transformMutation('collection/key', transformData);
    const transformedDoc = transform.applyToLocalView(
      baseDoc,
      baseDoc,
      timestamp
    );

    const expectedDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, expectedData, {
      hasLocalMutations: true
    });
    expect(transformedDoc).to.deep.equal(expectedDoc);
  }

  it('can apply server-acked serverTimestamp transform to documents', () => {
    const docData = { foo: { bar: 'bar-value' }, baz: 'baz-value' };

    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, docData);
    const transform = transformMutation('collection/key', {
      'foo.bar': FieldValue.serverTimestamp()
    });

    const mutationResult = new MutationResult(version(1), [
      new TimestampValue(timestamp)
    ]);
    const transformedDoc = transform.applyToRemoteDocument(
      baseDoc,
      mutationResult
    );

    expect(transformedDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        1,
        { foo: { bar: timestamp.toDate() }, baz: 'baz-value' },
        { hasCommittedMutations: true }
      )
    );
  });

  it('can apply server-acked array transforms to documents', () => {
    const docData = { array1: [1, 2], array2: ['a', 'b'] };
    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, docData);
    const transform = transformMutation('collection/key', {
      array1: FieldValue.arrayUnion(2, 3),
      array2: FieldValue.arrayRemove('a', 'c')
    });

    // Server just sends null transform results for array operations.
    const mutationResult = new MutationResult(version(1), [null, null]);
    const transformedDoc = transform.applyToRemoteDocument(
      baseDoc,
      mutationResult
    );

    expect(transformedDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        1,
        { array1: [1, 2, 3], array2: ['b'] },
        { hasCommittedMutations: true }
      )
    );
  });

  it('can apply deletes to documents', () => {
    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, { foo: 'bar' });

    const mutation = deleteMutation('collection/key');
    const result = mutation.applyToLocalView(baseDoc, baseDoc, Timestamp.now());
    expect(result).to.deep.equal(deletedDoc('collection/key', 0));
  });

  it('can apply sets with mutation results', () => {
    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, { foo: 'bar' });

    const docSet = setMutation('collection/key', { foo: 'new-bar' });
    const setResult = mutationResult(4);
    const setDoc = docSet.applyToRemoteDocument(baseDoc, setResult);
    expect(setDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        4,
        { foo: 'new-bar' },
        { hasCommittedMutations: true }
      )
    );
  });

  it('will apply patches with mutation results', () => {
    const baseDoc = doc('collection/key', 0, { foo: 'bar' });

    const mutation = patchMutation('collection/key', { foo: 'new-bar' });
    const result = mutationResult(5);
    const patchedDoc = mutation.applyToRemoteDocument(baseDoc, result);
    expect(patchedDoc).to.deep.equal(
      doc(
        'collection/key',
        5,
        { foo: 'new-bar' },
        {
          hasCommittedMutations: true
        }
      )
    );
  });

  function assertVersionTransitions(
    mutation: Mutation,
    base: MaybeDocument | null,
    mutationResult: MutationResult,
    expected: MaybeDocument | null
  ): void {
    const actual = mutation.applyToRemoteDocument(base, mutationResult);
    expect(actual).to.deep.equal(expected);
  }

  it('transitions versions correctly', () => {
    const docV3 = doc('collection/key', 3, {});
    const deletedV3 = deletedDoc('collection/key', 3);

    const set = setMutation('collection/key', {});
    const patch = patchMutation('collection/key', {});
    const transform = transformMutation('collection/key', {});
    const deleter = deleteMutation('collection/key');

    const mutationResult = new MutationResult(
      version(7),
      /*transformResults=*/ null
    );
    const transformResult = new MutationResult(version(7), []);
    const docV7Unknown = unknownDoc('collection/key', 7);
    const docV7Deleted = deletedDoc('collection/key', 7, {
      hasCommittedMutations: true
    });
    const docV7Committed = doc(
      'collection/key',
      7,
      {},
      { hasCommittedMutations: true }
    );

    assertVersionTransitions(set, docV3, mutationResult, docV7Committed);
    assertVersionTransitions(set, deletedV3, mutationResult, docV7Committed);
    assertVersionTransitions(set, null, mutationResult, docV7Committed);

    assertVersionTransitions(patch, docV3, mutationResult, docV7Committed);
    assertVersionTransitions(patch, deletedV3, mutationResult, docV7Unknown);
    assertVersionTransitions(patch, null, mutationResult, docV7Unknown);

    assertVersionTransitions(transform, docV3, transformResult, docV7Committed);
    assertVersionTransitions(
      transform,
      deletedV3,
      transformResult,
      docV7Unknown
    );
    assertVersionTransitions(transform, null, transformResult, docV7Unknown);

    assertVersionTransitions(deleter, docV3, mutationResult, docV7Deleted);
    assertVersionTransitions(deleter, deletedV3, mutationResult, docV7Deleted);
    assertVersionTransitions(deleter, null, mutationResult, docV7Deleted);
  });
});


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There is almost an urban legend about the way people choose their dogs. The professional dog trainers think that we should think twice before we stand up for some breed and take a puppy with us. The chosen dog must have the attributes that will be in balance with our personalities or even the life we have. On the other side, psychologists believe that majority of people pick up dogs through the pattern of familiarity and that is why many dogs look like their owners and vice versa. People do recognize what is or tend to be similar to them and naturally, they will go for it. It does not surprise that people with mesmerizing hair will chose Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever while those who have short hair will be fans of the dogs race like Siberian Husky or Basenji. The exceptions could happen too but they are still only exceptions, some rules live for eternity. Dogs and their owners somehow always look like similar.
I love all kind of dogs but I am still not sure which kind of dog is my alter ego. Due to my personal experience, I am in love with English Cocker Spaniels. They are adorable and sweet loving dogs but I find Golden Retrievers as my favorite. They are enough big to be between indoor and outdoor activities and to stay cool and beautiful. Nevertheless, the glorious aura of The Great Pyrenees Dog, presented in many movies and documentaries, keep shaking the interest of public since they look like the perfect mixture of elegant Goldies from the American houses and protective shepherd dogs from the wild mountains.
This noble dog with the characteristics of knight is very well cherished because of his calm personality. The Pyr is affectionate, gentle, devoted and very courageous when it comes to the protection of his own family. Their stubborn and independent nature comes from their purpose to lead the flock alone in the wild and unpredictable mountain areas. It is not so easy to expect the obedience from this dog breed without the appropriate dog training and socialization. The Pyr is very friendly to the family members and house pets but this dog could be also very challenging to accept the rules and those who set them up. The Pyr loves wildness and rural life more than limited city walk but this shepherd dog could be happy alone too, waiting for his owner to show up after long working hours in urban zone.
The Pyr is a working dog that needs a lot of work if we do not want uncontrollable beast at home, that weights up to 165 pounds. He is very free and able to think for himself and that could bring the problems to the new or timid owners. If the puppy socialization is failed, the Pyr could grow up into the aggressive and violent dog that steps into the forbidden corners and provokes his alpha owner. The early training is must and it is recommended to put him into the puppy kindergarten or to involve him in the interaction with another dogs or animals. In any other case, the dog will develop the fearful or aggressive behavior that will work against the owners at the end of the day.
The gentle giant of mountains is very intelligent and fast in thinking and learning. Those qualities turn the white guardian with dark brown eyes into the perfect working dog with variety of possibilities to build full capacity. The dog is not an ideal choice for busy people with lack of dog training experiences and patience to work on the dog´s development. As a very active kennel, the Pyr needs outdoor training but the constant indoor attention. It is known as very healthy breed but the problems with hip dysplasia is something that usually follow the big dog races as well as the problems with eyes. The potential owner must count on regular brushing in spite of fact that their coat is very good and do not tend to mat. The only way to escape the possible disordered dog with lack of crucial "The Pyr elements" is to contact the certificated dog breeder that will offer the background history of the puppy and the portray of family. This helps a lot during the first months of puppy´s socialization and further in the complete 10-12 years long life. The Pyr could be very fast bored and that is why the dog trainer or owner with the training intensions must try to have innovative methods and approaches. The stubborn dog will not accept easy the rules and only patient and informed owners could achieve the success. Otherwise, the training will be a pure catastrophe and results with destructive dog that brings only negative feelings.
Every shepherd dog is a special chapter in dog training. There is no a simple formula of being on the top of the task. If someone has a success with German shepherd dogs it doesn't mean he or she will be advanced in working with the Pyr or Malinois. The educative techniques must be adapted to the nature of the targeted dog and the breed he comes from.
The majestic mountain dog of Pyrenees, imagined in so many fairy tales with Santa Claus as a rescue and magic dog, needs love, affection and time. That is not a toy but a living being with a strong interest to learn and to act through the own perspective. Only the people with spiritual harmony and strong training capabilities are invited to accept the challenge and to turn the wild, snow-white guardians into the obedient and clever protectors of family and properties.
Sarah's endearing and enchanting article reminded me of the film 'Finding Neverland' (2004), in which the filmmakers used a Great Pyrenees dog to represent J.M. Barrie's (author of Peter Pan) Landseer Newfoundland dog and his Saint Bernard, Porthos: the author first meets the boys who would serve as the inspiration for the novel 'Peter Pan' (1904) in Kensington Gardens, London, while walking Porthos, on a beautiful day.
Porthos (1894-1901) was named after the dog in the novel 'Peter Ibbetson' (1891), by George Du Maurier (1834-1896); Franco-British author and cartoonist. Also, he was the maternal grandfather of the five boys who inspired Peter Pan.
Porthos was a wedding gift from J.M. Barrie to his wife, while they were journeying through Switzerland. His presence in their lives was invaluable, as they would never have children.
Porthos fell terribly ill in the autumn of 1901, and J.M. Barrie decided to take him to the Dog's Home in Battersea, London, where he euthanized; so as not to suffer.
In 1902, J.M. Barrie and his wife adopted Luath; a male Landseer Newfoundland. This dog would serve as the inspiration for the fictional character of 'Nana', in Peter Pan.
What a lovely article, Sarah ! Just what I needed to read tonight to relax was to think about those sweet and beautiful big dogs !
From the description you gave, I feel that I would love a pyr's company and vice versa, as I am a very affectionate person. All pets deserve a lot of love and a lot of affection.
Training is good, but it should not be too excessive so as to obliterate a dog's personality. Dogs, and all Animals, should be allowed to develop their own personality and to display it freely. I would love them irrespective of their training.
The French name "Le Grand Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées » is so elegant and so sweet! In all languages, however, it is a sweet and beautiful Dog !
Thank you so much, Sarah, for this lovely and heartwarming article about those affectionate dogs ! Beautiful writing and amazing illustrations as always !