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Why Hasn't New York's Catholic Leadership Confronted Andrew Cuomo?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that people who oppose abortion and same-sex sex are radicals who are not welcomed in New York. Does this include the millions of practicing Roman Catholics and the priests and bishops as well?
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's a practicing Catholic. He attends church with his live-in girlfriend, supports abortion on demand, and is all in for the legalization of homosexual marriage. Where is the priest of his parish? Where is the Bishop of his diocese? Why are silent?
Are they afraid of reprisals?
Russian Orthodox priests in the Ukraine are standing in the frigid cold resisting the dictates of their government as they stand between soldiers with loaded weapons and angry protestors:
"As a barricade of blazing tires belched thick black smoke in Kiev last week, a line of priests stood between hundreds of angry protesters and ominous riot police.
"The priests have been one of the most visually arresting parts of the protests that have gripped this former Soviet republic for the last two months. . .
"Every freezing morning, priests sing prayers to the demonstrators gathered on the Ukrainian capital's main square, a solemn and soothing interlude to hours of vehement speeches calling for revolution.
"They have been an element of calm and aid, even providing shelter to protesters who had been beaten and were in fear of the police. When police violently dispersed an early protest gathering, many of the injured and the frightened took sanctuary in the St. Michaels Monastery, a hilltop complex in the heart of Kiev."
It's possible that the Russian Orthodox Church learned a lesson from its passivity during the Bolshevik Revolution: "It is a sad but irrefutable fact that the Russian Orthodox Church at the time of the Bolshevik Revolution was engaged in a fruitless attempt to preserve its religious treasures (chalices, vestments, paintings, icons, etc.) and was therefore unable to relate meaningfully to the tremendous social upheavals then taking place."1
Where are New York's Catholic priests and bishops? Why aren't they standing in the gap opposing the fascist governor of New York and his attack on people of good will and moral integrity?
Ecclesiastical confrontation and even excommunication used to be serious business. Consider the 1964 film Beckett that starred Richard Burton as Thomas Becket and Peter O'Toole as King Henry II.
Henry was in continuous conflict with the elderly Archbishop of Canterbury, who opposed the taxation of Church property that the king wanted to use to support his military campaigns in France. "Bishop, I must hire the Swiss Guards to fight for me — and no one has ever paid them off with good wishes and prayer!"
When Henry heard of the Bishop's death, he appointed his carousing buddy Thomas Beckett to be the new Archbishop of Canterbury. Beckett takes his new ecclesiastical position seriously. He acts as an archbishop should.
"Shortly thereafter, Becket sides with the Church, throwing Henry into a fury. One of the main bones of contention is Thomas' excommunication of Lord Gilbert, one of Henry's most loyal stalwarts, for seizing and ordering the killing of a priest who had been accused of sexual indiscretions with a young girl, before the priest can even be handed over for ecclesiastical trial. Gilbert then refuses to acknowledge his transgressions and seek absolution."
The battle between king and bishop continues until Beckett is murdered and Henry finally repents.
It's time that New York's Catholic leadership leads. Andrew Cuomo denounced the teachings of his own church's leadership has remained relatively quiet. It's no wonder that young people consider the modern-day church irrelevant.
Donald G. Bloesch, Crumbling Foundations: Death and Rebirth in an Age of Upheaval (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1984), 30. [↩]
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15 Best Places to Visit in Kathmandu | A Lifetime Experience
Nepal is a medley of magnificent nature and culturally diversified people. It resonates with nothing but serenity, hustle, solidarity, and harmony. Being the peak point and the capital of the nation, Kathmandu city is full of charms and wonders. Every alley and corner will present you with awe-inspiring excitement. As home to seven historically and culturally rich World Heritages Sites listed by UNESCO, Kathmandu is worthy of the grace that it exhibits. With the passage of time and opulent history, Kathmandu is ageing like a fine wine, indeed.
Honestly, Kathmandu will serve you with the most theatrical experience with its dream-like ambience and pleasing hospitality. To the query, why theatrical?
Theatrical, because people are unbelievably convivial. They will serve you with all the love they have. They won't hesitate to love, trust and welcome you with their whole heart. It's bewitching even to imagine hundreds of beautiful faces and pure hearts smiling and welcoming at once. Also, the culture adds euphoric touch to it. A city where people play with colours and celebrate frantic Jatras and masked street dance performances. Literally, Kathmandu is such a city where you can witness humans and goddesses sharing the same street. The more we delve deep, the more intriguing and full of surprises it becomes. Let's list and confer about some breathtaking sites situated in the Kathmandu Valley.
15 Best places to visit in Kathmandu
Famous Temples in Kathmandu
1. Pashupatinath Temple
2. Swyambhunath Stupa
3. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square
4. Patan Durbar Square
5. Dakshinkali Temple
6. Kumari Ghar
7. Kopan Gumba (Monastery)
8. Boudhnath Stupa
9. Chandragiri
Best Museums in Kathmandu
10. Narayanhiti Palace Museum
11. Tribhuwan Museum
12. The National Museum
Best Natural Place to visit in Kathmandu
13. Tau Daha
14. National Botanical Gardens
15. Shivapuri National Park
Due to the abundance of historic pagodas and stupas, Kathmandu is frequently referred to as the "city of temples." There is Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudha Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. Historically, Kathmandu was referred to as Kantipur or the "city of splendour."
Kathmandu's temples are infamous for their architecture, history, and a variety of other reasons. Be it the intricately designed antique pagodas or the Buddhist temples where monks contemplate endlessly. When visiting Kathmandu, you should surely pay a visit to the temples.
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most visited places to visit in Kathmandu. Nepalese are devoted to the belief that is passed on over the ages. As a result of such devotion, they are extremely humble and down to earth. Hinduism is widely practised by the Nepalese communities and Lord Pashupatinath is believed to be immensely sacred. Yearly, millions of visitors from worldwide pay visits and revere the glory of Pashupatinath.
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath entails the assemblage of images of dignified deities, age-old inscriptions, saint and monk's ashrams or kutis, and obviously historical temples. The architecture of the temple is exquisite as it is built in the Nepali Pagoda style. The devotees actually believe that there are altogether 12 Jyotirlinga in India where the head over this body is the one situated in Nepal. That is none other than Lord Pashupatinath Temple which constitutes 275 consecrated abodes of Lord Shiva.
The highly talked about idol is that made up of stole Mukhalinga which actually refers to a linga with a face. The aarti performed in the fresh dawn and one in the twilight is something to at least experience once in a lifetime.
Swayambhunath stupa which is also popular as the name monkey temple is built through the fusion of three varied sets of architecture, where one is a white dome stupa style, Pratappur and Anantapur are built in Nepali Pagoda Style, and the Temple of Harati Ajima seen in the Shikhar Style. Actually, Swayambhu in the literal sense refers to a "self-existent self".
It alludes to being a self-manifested image of god but not an artificial one. It was believed to have naturally arisen. If we go by the Hindu scriptures like; Ramayana or Mahabharat, we can see Lord Vishnu regarded as Swayambhu.
In the front, there is a seamless painting of the eyes with eyebrows and a number one in Devanagari script as the nose of Lord Buddha. This stupa contains abundant historical evidence. It was built around 460 AD by the popular crown holder back then, King Mandel. It was then established as an epicentre of Buddhism by the 13th century.
The premises of this stupa entails monasteries and shrines which can be exciting enough to explore.
Hanuman Dhoka Square, commonly known as Kathmandu Durbar Square, is one of the top tourist destinations in the Kathmandu Valley. The majority of Nepal's cultural hubs are centred in and around the Kathmandu Valley, with Hanuman-Dhoka Durbar Square being the most significant. The statue of Hanuman erected by King Pratap Malla at the entrance to the royal palace in 1672 A.D. gave rise to the name Hanuman-Dhoka Durbar.
A storey-high mansion constructed by King Prithvi Narayan shah in 1770 is known as Basantapur Durbar (palace). Another name for the entire complex is Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is surrounded by both Hindu and Buddhist temples and is situated in the centre of Kathmandu's historic city.
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square
Decorated with intricate handicrafts and monuments, Patan Durbar Square is an enormous site that once upon a long time ago was home to the Late Malla Kings. Patan Durbar Square is the oldest among the 3 durbar squares of the valley. So it holds exorbitant artistic heritage and elegant architectural riches.
Patan Durbar Square
Major attractions of this heritage site are; The Patan Museum which treasures all the valuables of history, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Golden Window, Golden Temple, Mahabouddha Temple, and the Sacro sanctum the Krishna Mandir.
The Dakshinkali Temple is approximately a mile from the settlement of Pharping, which is located 22 kilometres from Kathmandu. The sanctuary is one of Nepal's most revered temples and is devoted to the ferocious and feared Goddess Kali. This temple's customs and rituals are what give it its fame. In particular, uncastrated male goats and cockerels are sacrificed there twice a week as a gift to the vicious spouse of Lord Shiva. An adherent of Kali named Rani Rashmoni erected the temple in 1855.
Dakshinkali Temple
The words "Dakshin," which means "south," and "Kali," which denotes the god who is worshipped here, are combined to form the name of the Dakshinkali Temple. The Goddess's statue, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil, is pictured standing on top of a corpse. The four-armed idol depicts an image of a powerful heavenly figure who has come to defeat evil and emerge victorious, embellished with a sword in one hand, a skull cap in another, and a severed head in the third.
Kumari Ghar, Basantapur
The living goddess' residence is Kumari Ghar, which is located in Kathmandu Durbar Square. It was well known for its architecture and celestial residents in antiquity. This temple gives more grandeur than only architecture in the present day. The spiritual reincarnation of Goddess Durga resides there. Since she is regarded as the living goddess of the Kathmandu valley, a young virgin girl who resides there is visited and worshipped by tens of thousands of followers.
She is expected to bless the lives of all people and the nation. It is believed that she has the answers to all the possible dilemmas of human life. If you wander around these places, you would discover the abstract essence of life and people.
Kopan Gumba
Situated on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley, Kopan Monastery is considered to be a sacred and pious Buddhist site worldwide. From the hilltop monastery, you can view the prepossessing sight of the entire Kathmandu Valley. The ambience of the monastery is utterly tranquil. It has a fascinating history such that herein you can explore Buddhism from a different dimension.
The best-seller books on Buddhist philosophy and psychology were crafted from this very monastery. Also, you will be guided to meditate in the right and fruitful way. You will get to learn about the profuse power of praying. Join your hands together and get ready to introduce yourself to the conventional order of prayer and sweep all your obstacles away.
Another place which certainly tourists need to visit in Kathmandu is Boudhnath Stupa. Boudhanath Stupa is the next succeeding UNESCO World Heritage Site that is also among the most sensational sites overall in the valley. It is one of the largest stupas in the world which beholds the ancient cultural and architectural history of Buddhism. Back then it was a spot for Tibet and Nepali traders as a meditative monument on the way. It entails intricate Mandala paintings and Lord Buddha's significant eyes in all the cardinal directions.
It is reported that Boudhanath Stupa is regarded as the tomb of the remains of the elite Kassapa Buddha. So it is concerned with dignitaries and the eminence of Buddhism. It is glaringly obvious that it is bewitching for tourists or visitors worldwide.
Boudhanath Gumba
Presented above were a fair few of the monasteries and temples residing in Kathmandu. Kathmandu valley is quite popularly known as the city of temples. Strictly speaking, there are more than a thousand such temples and monasteries in the Katmandu valley. In the historical alleys, you can often find a temple every 20 footsteps. Every community is grounded in the cultures and traditions that their prehistoric ancestors practised. Well, that is their pride and identity, so far.
Apart from those religious sites mentioned earlier, there is a multitude of vintage or primaeval sites in the Kathmandu Valley. The unremittingly awake streets of Thamel are where you can find any relic of Nepalese culture or tradition. The alleys of Indrachowk and Asan could tell you the unheard real concrete tales of life. Then there is the 60's era prominent Old Freak Street in the South of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Old Freak Street factually regard the hippie trail of the 1960 and 1970s. The Garden of Dreams could be another appealing site to visitors, due to its cosy and calm ambience to scout.
At a height of 2551 meters above sea level, Chandragiri Hill, the ideal vantage point for viewing the mountains in the southwest valley close to Kathmandu, is only seven kilometres (km) from Thankot. The traffic between Kathmandu and Bhimphedi used to pass through Kulekhani and Chitlang. People flocked to Chandragiri Hill to visit and take in the sights from all around the nation. Hindu followers believed that the "BHALESHOWR MAHADEV" pagoda-style temple grants the wishes of those who come to pray.
This place has a historical belief that King Prithvi Narayan Shah Dev when first seeing the view of Kathmandu valley from this place, couldn't resist the beauty of the valley and formed strategies to conquer Kathmandu valley to win this particular place.
Chandragiri Temple during the winter season
Many internal and international tourists make their visit during the winter season to admire the snowfall here. There is no better place in Nepal to have a thrilling experience than this. The breathtaking views of the vast Himalayan mountain ranges from the top of this location are its finest feature. A picture-perfect view of the snow-covered mountain ranges' top will be yours to capture.
Similar to this, Kathmandu is home to numerous museums that each have a unique historical value in addition to temples and stupas. You can ponder the artefacts and take in Nepal's strict history at the Narayanhiti Museum, Tribhuwan Museum, National Museum of Nepal, and Nepal Military Museum, to name a few. In addition, there is a Royal Botanical Garden where you may learn about the unusual plant species found in Nepal.
The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal was founded against the backdrop of the Narayanhiti Palace Museum. The significant political change in the nation was largely influenced by the ten years of the people's war and the nineteen days of the people's movement.
The Narayanhiti Royal Palace was transformed into a public museum in accordance with the political shifts, and on June 15, 2008, the then-prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala officially opened it. Following the "Prachanda" of Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal, the museum's display was formally opened to the public on February 26, 2009.
Narayanhiti Palace Museum
The Tribhuvan Museum, which is housed inside the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, is where you can find the personal belongings of Nepali King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah. The 2015 earthquake caused severe damage to this late 19th-century-built portion of the palace. It is thought that the Late King used to sit here and watch his people's difficulties and successes.
Tribhuwan Museum
The Tribhuvan Museum, which was constructed to commemorate the king's great reign, is home to an amazing collection of historical artefacts that belonged to and were utilized by him. These include, among other things, thrones, boxing gloves, the king's clothes, his walking stick, statues, woodwork, stones, and weapons.
Along with his precious collection of coins, the museum also features a number of images from King Tribhuvan's hunting expeditions and historical events in which he participated in. A model of the king's bedroom and study can be found in a different area of the museum. King Tribhuvan's life, his conquests, and his memory have been preserved in the museum for the better part of a century.
The National Museum is the first museum to be found on Swayambhu, a sacred hill in the Kathmandu Valley. Its compound has several building types, gardens, and open space on around 50 Ropanis of land. It now offers the ability to gather and exhibit priceless and rare works of art. The museum's history reveals that it was formerly an Arsenal home constructed in 1824 by Prime Minister General Bhimsen Thapa.
Nepal Military Museum, Chhauni, Kathmandu
Following that, it was given the name Silkhana Museum in 1926 by Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, who also erected two wings to the north and south of the main structure. Later, Rana Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher changed its name to Nepal Museum, and on February 12th, 1939, the museum's doors were opened to the public.
The original plans for this museum's buildings did not include provisions for the storage, restoration, preservation, and display of cultural artefacts. It became tough to handle it improperly as it evolved into a museum. Juddha Shumsher, the country's first leader at the time, built Judhha Jatiya Kala Bhavan in front of the Nepal Museum in 1943 and let it open to the public on April 18, 1943. Following it is the Buddhist collection's art area, which was expanded with funding from the Japanese government in 1997 A.D.
Additionally, there are sacred lakes, rivers and other best natural places to visit in Kathmandu that even assist the tourists to witness the valley's prehistoric religious beliefs.
There is a lake called Taudaha that was present when the Kathmandu Valley was forming. Buddhism holds that Manjushree chopped the hills in order to drain the lake's water. The outcome was the formation of the Kathmandu Valley, and all the serpents and snakes moved inside that lake to live. Knowing about such a rich past can make actual exploration even more exciting. In addition to being an area of natural beauty, the past of Taudaha Lake is rife with lore.
Tau Daha
In the winter, birds from Siberia flock to the lake. The lake is a fantastic location for some birdwatching because a variety of other bird species can be seen there. The enormous carp that live there can be fed by visitors while they stroll along the lake's edge. The term Taudaha, which means "big lake" in Newari, is given to the only natural lake in the Kathmandu Valley. It is around 20 meters deep and 500 meters broad at its widest point.
On occasions, Kathmandu can get very busy. In any case, there is a perfect location for the general public if they are looking for a place of peace and quiet. The National Botanical Garden at Godawari, Lalitpur about 19 kilometres from the chaos of Kathmandu is there. The area is fascinating and fantastic for walks and excursions. However, as schoolchildren commonly visit the area on Fridays and Saturdays, people may need to avoid going there.
National Botanical Garden
The location was slightly damaged after the earthquake, but repairs are being made, and soon it will be back to its former prominence. The guest centre, where visitors may see a vast array of Nepal's vegetation, is one of this location's key features. The location includes a tropical house, an orchid house, and a desert plant house.
About 12 km from the centre of the capital city, the 159 sq km Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is located on the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley. In 2002, the region was designated as the eighth national park in the nation. It was governed by the Shivapuri Watershed Development Board before becoming a national park, and it eventually became the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve.
View of Kathmandu from Shivapuri NP
Kathmandu is such a heavenly valley, placed in the lap of artistic hills and the Himalayas of Nepal. Travelling once could satisfy your bohemian soul and enhance your emotional affinity toward nature. Truly, Kathmandu is a tiny paradise residing in Nepal. Also, after travelling to Kathmandu, if you are planning to visit Pokhara, refer to the best places to visit in Pokhara.
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North Carolina police said two women sexually assaulted a transgender woman at a bar in the state's capital Raleigh, reported ABC 30.
38-year-old Amber Harrell and 31-year-old Jessica Fowler started verbally abusing the trans woman in the restroom of Milk Bar on Glenwood Avenue. They then exposed themselves to her and "fondled the victim's buttocks and chest," according to the arrest warrant.
In a 911 call, the woman reported the attack. "She pulls her shirt up and says, 'Do you want to see my boobies?' and she pressed me up against the wall with her bare chest," she told the dispatcher.
The woman said the attack moved from the bathroom into the bar. "[The bartender] could see I was visibly uncomfortable," the victim told the 911 dispatcher. "She asked the girls two times to stop. The girl didn't stop at first, so she forcefully had to tell the girl to stop. She was like groping my back, my stomach, it was uncomfortable."
The two women were charged with second-degree kidnapping, a felony, and sexual battery. Harrell was released on a $50,000 bond and Fowler, on a $30,000 bond.
Ames Simmons of Equality NC said attacks like this are common but often go unreported.
"They don't get helpful reactions when victims try and come forward," Simmons said. "This is the kind of violence we're trying to work on. We're trying not to address these incidents after they happen."
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Blandfish: Bland in Disguise?
by syprodrgon2
There are hundreds of species of underwater creatures swimming about in the oceans of Neopia, each interesting in its own way.
In New Maraqua, for example, you might come across a Surzard, which is a quick little creature that zooms around the sea at alarming speeds. Another is the Beanbagfish, a rare creature known as a "Utility Fish." At first glance the Beanbagfish appears to be a perfectly normal fishy fish, but will sporadically turn into a big beany ball and fall to the sea floor, creating a comfortable sitting area for any scuba diver or fish-passerby.
Yet some of the most interesting and unusual creatures of Neopia originate from the Underwater Fishing Cavern in the Ruins of Old Maraqua, one of the most popular Neopian locales ever since it was discovered. Everyone in Neopia knows that the Cavern includes some of the most exciting fish around.
Just the other day, for example, I saw a fisherman catch a Landfish, which is a fish known for its two legs which enable it to walk on land. "Ha Ha Ha! A Landfish!" exclaimed the fisherman with glee. "I am going to race this Landfish to the end of the dock, and if it wins the race I will set it free! But if it loses, I will cook it into a casserole and eat it for dinner! Ha Ha Ha!" The fisherman and the Landfish did indeed race as expected, though the race itself took quite an unexpected turn. As the two sped to the end of the dock, one racing for its life and the other racing for a delicious casserole, the Landfish stuck out one of its tiny legs and TRIPPED the fisherman, who fell face first into the water and lost the race.
Intense events like that are not uncommon at the Underwater Fishing Cavern, and that is one of the reasons that it is so popular.
But the fish of the Underwater Fishing Cavern are not always as exciting as expected. There is one fish in particular that doesn't bring a smile, or a laugh, or really any expression at all, to anyone's face when they catch one. This fish is blue, with a few darker blue and white stripes along its body, some brown fins, two big bulgy eyes, a long thin line of a mouth, and, as you can probably expect from my horrendously boring description of the creature, is known as the Blandfish.
The blandfish is the most boring, drab, dreary, dull, insipid, lackluster, spiritless, unanimated, uninspired, vapid, wearisome underwater creature ever to swim in the waters of Neopia.
Or... is it?
The first time I visited the Underwater Cavern and saw a little green Mynci catch a Blandfish, I was immediately incredibly suspicious. You see, when the little green Mynci reeled the fish up, it merely looked at the blue creature, said "oh," and dropped the bland fish right back into the water, probably assuming that it would taste just as bland as it looked.
Ever since then, I have thought about that moment. I have thought and I have thought, and I have come to one conclusion:
The Blandfish are deceiving us. They WANT us to think they are unexciting and uninteresting so we will just drop them right back in and they can get back to partying all night long instead of being cooked into casseroles.
"PARTYING?" you're probably saying to yourself. "Blandfish don't PARTY! They're BLAND!"
Wrong. Incorrect. Untrue. FALSE.
But I knew no one would believe me. I knew that if I even brought up the subject with anyone, they would just laugh at me and say it was a dumb little conspiracy. I needed proof.
So I set out on an expedition to uncover the truth. My pet KakohaAlora (who has now been given to a wonderful new owner), or Kalora for short, had recently transformed into a Peophin by the Laboratory Ray, and agreed to come with me. Our first stop was, of course, the Underwater Fishing Cavern.
We thought that the Maraquan Jetsam that runs the bait shack in the Cavern might know a bit about the fish there, so we stopped there first.
"Hello," I said to the Jetsam, who was sitting inside the shack reading an issue of the Neopian Times. "Do you--"
"I'm busy," mumbled the Jetsam in an angry tone, cutting me off, not even looking up from his newspaper.
"But--"
"No. Leave me alone or I will eat you." The Jetsam looked up at me and opened its mouth, showing off each of its big, sharp teeth.
Since we didn't feel like being eaten at that moment, Kalora and I left the Jetsam alone and decided to find some other source of information. We decided to fish.
Before I go on, I feel the need to explain a bit about fishing to my readers, just in case they have never tried it. The first rule that every fisherman in the world knows is, "Fishing is boring." And in fact it is. In the Top 5 Most Boring Activities, fishing is number 3, right below long division. And since it is so horribly dull, one wonders why the Cavern is so popular? Why would ANYone ever want to sit for HOURS at a time just to get one measly avatar? But that's a whole different discussion.
As Kalora and I sat in a little tent on the Fishing Cavern dock (we planned to stay overnight so we could catch the best Blandfish specimen), we were so amazingly bored that we almost gave up. We sat, and we sat, and we sat, and we sat some more all night long. We sat, and sat, and sat. And sat and sat. And sat. And eventually the sun began to rise, and light filled the cavern, and we sat.
You would think at that moment, after having sat and sat and sat for so long in utter boredom, that catching the most boring fish in the entire ocean would just make us want to run away and never ever come back for fear of being bored to death. But that wasn't the case as we pulled the little blue fish out of the water thirteen hours later and looked it right into both of its big, bulgy eyes.
I held the creature in my outstretched hand so that both Kalora and I could see it, and interrogate it properly.
"Tell us your name, you foul fish!" demanded Kalora, trying to sound vicious in order to provoke a response.
"Blub," replied the fish, with no expression.
"We know the truth about you Blandfish! Tell us your name!" I demanded, in a voice as angry and forceful as I could muster.
"GRRrrrr!" roared Kalora, attempting to appear rabid.
Our plan wasn't working. Nothing was working. I began to think that maybe everyone was right; maybe Blandfish ARE bland and boring. I stared at the fish, I glared at the fish, my nostrils flared at the fish, but nothing happened. And then, suddenly, I had an idea.
"If..." I chose my words carefully and said them slowly. "If you don't tell us your name.... I'll... I don't care how bland you taste.... I'll.. I'll.... I will EAT YOU." Of course, I never did plan to eat it. Even if it did turn out to be an imposter, I'm sure it would have had a completely dreadful taste.
To any other person, it would have appeared that the Blandfish had had no reaction to my statement. But I am not any other person. Before the trip, I had spent hours and hours studying the Blandfish, which, I might add, was incredibly difficult to do as Blandfish are just so bland to research about, which is of course expected.
I, practically a Blandfish specialist at the time, noticed the Blandfish's eyes growing slightly wider. It was fear. Every previous time the Blandfish had been caught, it was thrown right back in after the fisherperson saw how bland it was. This time was different.
I pretended not to notice the fish's fear. I opened my mouth slightly, and began moving the blandfish towards it, pretending like I was going to eat it. As the little fish moved closer and closer to my open jaws, I jutted out my teeth and made a slight "ahhhrrgg" noise for added affect.
Closer, closer.. I felt the Blandfish squirming in my hand. I could smell it. It smelled boring. Closer.. closer..
The fish's head was in my mouth, and I clamped my teeth down slightly and added pressure.
"FINE! OK! YOU WIN!!" screamed the Blandfish. "YAARGGHHHGGH!!! BLECH!! EWW! UGH! WHA!!!"
I pulled the Blandfish out of my gaping mouth and Kalora and I smiled down at it in my hand.
"YUCK! GROSS! DISGUSTO!!! FLUGH! FLOOP!! YUGH!!" screamed the fish. Apparently I had forgotten to brush my teeth that morning.
"Okay you foul fish," I said to the foul fish. "Tell us your name."
But the Blandfish was too busy making strange noises to listen. We stood there for over an hour waiting for the fish to stop flapping, which was getting quite irritating, when it finally stopped.
"YERGHHhh... fleerghh... wabble..." said the fish, which then turned into coughs, which eventually turned into silence as the fish apparently ran out of energy.
"Now..." I said, slowly, calmly. "Tell us your name."
The fish barely moved, but looked up at us.
"Barney..." it said, and sighed deeply. "Barney... Barney the... Blandfish."
"Since we already know you're an imposter," said Kalora, "you might as well answer a few questions."
Barney sighed again. "Fiiiine..."
He told us a great many things about himself and the Blandfish that he knew. He told us everything, and the story was incredibly sad. When the Underwater Cavern was first discovered, Neopians everywhere flocked to it. Many of Barney's friends and family were caught, and he never saw them ever again. The Blandfish community went into a panic, and many fled to safety, which didn't turn out to be much better as much of the Neopian oceans are filled with vicious sharks and sea monsters.
The Blandfish, which, before the Cavern was discovered, hadn't had that bland name, did the first thing they could think of to save themselves: act as boring as possible.
As Barney the Blandfish explained the terrible things that had happened to the Blandfish that he knew and loved, Kalora and I noticed that he was getting weaker and weaker. His voice began to quiver, and we knew that we had to let him go.
We felt bad for what we had done to him. We felt bad for what we had done to every Blandfish, and every other fish for that matter.
Barney's story was finished, and his eyes slowly began to close. There was nothing we could do but drop him back in and hope that his family, or at least those that hadn't already been caught, could nurse him back to health.
As Kalora and I silently travelled back to our home in Brightvale, we both realized that we did not come to the conclusion we had expected we would come to. We thought that maybe we shouldn't publish the article we had worked so hard to research at all. Maybe we should let all of Neopia go on thinking that Blandfish are bland, and keep dropping them right back in.
But what about the other fish? What about the Lesser Spotted Fish, the Landfish, the Waterfish? The Neopian public must be informed of what has happened. A whole colony of fish that once lived in harmony are now being ripped from their friends and families to be cooked into casseroles.
Why are the fish of the Underwater Fishing Cavern considered food while most other underwater creatures are petpets? Why is it acceptable to eat a Butterfish yet unacceptable to eat a Baby Blu?
As one wise shark once said, "Fish are friends, not food."
Blade of Fire, Blade of Ice: Part Two
Sure enough he could see the dark shapes of the Grarrls following closely behind. With his last reserves of strength the Draik hauled himself out of the water...
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Anything can be thrown in an active snowball fight. I've been known to accidentally throw my pet's petpet Abominable Snowball at people. In a snowball fight, however, snowballs are the most preferable type of ammunition.
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I got this recipe, for cutlets made of green peas and potatoes, from my friend Asha Radhakrishna Shenoy. Green peas are called "Mutter" in Hindi and this is a fun snack which can be made quite easily. I am sure your kids will love this snack!
I have modified the recipe slightly. The recipe had dried green peas which had to be soaked for a couple of hours and cooked, instead I have used frozen peas to save time. I have used chilli powder instead of green chillies and chosen to shallow fry these cutlets as this is a healthier version.
Cook the potatoes, then cool and peel them.
Mash the potatoes and mix them well with the frozen peas, ginger garlic paste, chilli powder, and chopped coriander leaves.
In a pan, add a little oil. When hot, add jeera and when it sizzles, add pepper powder.
As per your taste, you may either deep fry them or flatten and shallow fry them on a tawa.


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Norfolk designer's show-stopping designs
PUBLISHED: 16:43 25 June 2012
Norfolk fashion designer Vanessa Lewis is to launch her new collection at the Royal Norfolk Show 2012. Photo: Charlotte May Godfrey.
Norfolk designer Vanessa Lewis will be launching her second fashion collection at the Royal Norfolk Show this week as the show becomes more synonymous with fashion. Emma Harrowing reports.
Some of the materials and designs that feature in the new off-the-peg collection from Norfolk designer Vanessa Lewis. Photo: Charlotte May Godfrey.
For those in the know, Norfolk fashion designer and maker Vanessa Lewis used to have a boutique on Wensum Street next to the Window Coffee cafe.
Her Chanel-esque tailored bespoke and off-the-peg designs were shown at the Norwich Fringe Festival last year where she worked on a collaboration with fashion students and she exhibited at the Royal Norfolk Show.
It is at this show that she plans to launch her second off-the-peg collection at this year.
"Many people have wondered why I am not in the Wensum Street shop any more and the answer is that it just became to small for me," says 48-year-old Vanessa.
"Although it was lovely to have a little boutique in Norwich I need more studio and design space and so I moved to a large studio and shop in Thornham Magna, near Eye.
"I still live in Norwich but it is great to have so much space to design in and to bring my clients here is easier as some of them live in Norfolk and some in Suffolk."
Vanessa has just completed her new summer collection. The off-the-peg range consists of eight pieces, some which have been adapted from popular pieces from her previous collection.
"You can expect similar muted and elegant designs that have become synonymous with my brand," says Vanessa. "Tailored pencil skirts, shift dresses, summer linen and new pieces such as a broderie anglaise top feature in the new collection."
Pieces that have been adapted for summer from her previous collection include a tweed jacket which is less boxy in design and is collarless rather than having a Peter Pan collar.
A classic shift dress, one of the staple pieces in Vanessa's designs, also takes on a summer look with cotton replacing the heavier material.
"I design both off the peg collection and bespoke items that are made to measure and all pieces are designed to suit all ages and shapes," says Vanessa. "There are an increasing number of women who are looking for investment pieces that they can wear forever and my designs offer comfort, design and quality – a winning combination if you are looking for timeless pieces that will last you a lifetime."
When Vanessa exhibited her first collection at the Royal Norfolk Show last year she was amazed by the amount of interest and commissions she received. The positive feedback has filled her with excitement over what this year's show will bring.
"Any of the items can be adjusted to suit an individual's figure, even the off-the-peg pieces," says Vanessa. "My clothes are all about getting that perfect fit so that you feel confident in what you are wearing.
"At the moment my collection is quite smart and ladylike; in the future I would like to branch out into more casual attire for the stylish woman."
You can see the new collection from Vanessa Lewis at the Royal Norfolk Show on Wednesday, June 27 and Thursday, June 28. For tickets to the show and more information visit www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk
See the highlights from the show in your Evening News on Thursday and keep up to date with the show news as it happens on the Evening News homepage.


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Located in Central Colorado, Bishop Castle has quickly become one of the most popular roadside attractions in the state. In 1959, fifteen-year-old Jim Bishop dropped out of school and purchased a 2.5 acre piece of land for $450. This piece of land was located alongside southern Colorado's San Isabel National Forest. In order to earn enough money to purchase the land, Bishop worked random side jobs and helped his father, Willard. Although Bishop funded the land purchase, his parent's legally owned the land since Bishop was only a teenager.
The Bishop Castle regularly hosts private special events throughout the year. Schools are welcome to use the Castle's facilities for educational purposes. Also, people are welcome to use the Bishop Castle as the location for their wedding ceremony. Although wedding ceremonies can be held at the Castle, people are not allowed to hold receptions or any other party similar to a reception at the Bishop Castle.
Rocky Mountain National Park is a mountain paradise with stunning landscapes and plenty of activities. You can explore the park by foot on one of the many hiking trails or by taking a scenic drive on the famous Trail Ridge Road or other passageways. Other activities include camping, biking, water sports and horseback riding. There are also many opportunities for wildlife viewing, including elk, moose, bighorn sheep, bears and mountain lions.
Admission into the Bishop Castle is completely free. It's important to note that people live and work in the Bishop Castle, so be mindful of that while exploring the Castle. Also, the Bishop Castle is continuously expanding by Mr. Bishop's own dedication and construction. So, you should proceed with a little bit of caution while touring the castle. If you want to see Mr. Bishop in action, stop by the Bishop Castle during a weekend.
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, about 6mi (10km) outside the center of Golden, pays tribute to Wild West legend Buffalo Bill Cody. It sheds light on his life and Wild West shows and contains artefacts such as Sitting Bull's bow and arrows, show outfits and other objects from the Old West. The gravesite and museum sit in Lookout Mountain Park, overlooking the natural beauty of the Great Plains and the Rockies. You may even catch sight of the herd of buffalo and other wildlife that live in the area.
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Unlike most of the developed world, where investor-owned water systems serve the majority of the population, the United States relies mostly on water provided by public systems. To a great extent, these systems were financed through the taxation authority of the federal government—the iconic Hoover Dam only one of the many hundreds of pipelines and reservoirs built by agencies such as the Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers for the benefit of local economic development. Similarly, many of the drinking and waste- water treatment facilities in operation today were built to help com- munities comply with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act and financed in large part by federal dollars distributed through the Environmental Protection Agency, sometimes leveraged by state revolving loan funds. What of our public water systems has not been paid for by federal or state tax dollars has been debt-fi- nanced through the tax-exempt municipal bond market. Of the $3.7 trillion municipal bond market,1 roughly 10% is debt issued by water and wastewater systems to build, repair and expand water infrastructure.
Sharlene Leurig, Investment Risks for Water Projects, 1 Tex. A&M J. Real Prop. L. 69 (2013).


We found 3 listings for Dave Fanning Radio Show - 2FM Studios, Dublin. Select a show for details. Below the concert list is a list of all songs and snippets played at this location. Click on the song title to view the song's page, containing details of every known performance. Click on the number in brackets beside the song's title to view the dates on which it was performed at this location.
We found 3 different songs played during these shows.


We always look for creative ways to invest in families at Elevation. A few months ago, on July 4, eKidz took over the main worship experience. We called it Family and Friends on the Fourth. If you and your family missed it you can see what we did here.
It is such an honor to be part of a church where our Pastor believes in reaching the next generation. Pastor Steven believes so much in pouring into our kids that he empowered the worship team to create this custom 5-song kids worship album. It is a great resource for you as you continue to pour into your family. So on behalf of Pastor Steven we wanted to make the songs available to you completely FREE.
To download all five songs click here and have fun worshipping with your kids!


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package ethernet

// #cgo LDFLAGS: -Wl,--unresolved-symbols=ignore-in-object-files
// #include <mini-os/network.h>
// #include <mini-os/types.h>
//
// extern void *memcpy(void *, const void *, size_t);
// extern void *malloc(size_t);
// extern void free(void *);
import "C"
import "unsafe"

type miniosNIC struct {
	tx   chan Packet
	rx   chan Packet
	done chan struct{}
}

// NewNIC creates a new NIC linked to the Mini-OS network.
func NewNIC() NIC {
	nic := new(miniosNIC)

	nic.tx = make(chan Packet)
	nic.rx = make(chan Packet)
	nic.done = make(chan struct{})

	return nic
}

func (nic *miniosNIC) Start() {
	go nic.sendAll()
	go nic.receiveAll()
}

func (nic *miniosNIC) Close() {
	close(nic.tx)
	close(nic.done)
}

func (nic *miniosNIC) Send() chan<- Packet {
	return nic.tx
}

func (nic *miniosNIC) Receive() <-chan Packet {
	return nic.rx
}

func (nic *miniosNIC) GetMAC() MAC {
	buffer := (*C.uchar)(C.malloc(C.size_t(6)))
	defer C.free(unsafe.Pointer(buffer))
	C.get_mac_address(buffer)

	s := []byte(C.GoStringN((*C.char)(unsafe.Pointer(buffer)), 6))
	var mac MAC
	for i := 0; i < 6; i++ {
		mac[i] = s[i]
	}
	return mac
}

func (nic *miniosNIC) sendAll() {
	for p := range nic.tx {
		data := p.Bytes()
		C.send_packet(unsafe.Pointer(&data[0]), C.int64_t(len(data)))
	}
}

func (nic *miniosNIC) receiveAll() {
	for {
		data := make([]byte, MaxPacketSize)

		i := C.receive_packet(unsafe.Pointer(&data[0]), C.int64_t(MaxPacketSize))
		if i < 0 {
			panic("could not receive packet")
		}

		packet, err := PacketFromBytes(data[:i])
		if err != nil {
			panic(err)
		}

		select {
		case nic.rx <- packet:
		case <-nic.done:
			close(nic.rx)
			return
		}
	}
}

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These three simple holiday apartments offer beautiful panorama view over the clear sea of Saranda town. Balconies are ideal for morning coffee or evening glass of wine. The vivid city center is about kilometer away. Saranda is southern Albanian coastal town with ferry line to Greek island of Corfu which offers international airport. This Mediterranean summer destination is a place to enjoy Albanian, Italian and Greek cuisine. We recommend a visit to archaeological site of Butrint , Lekursi Castle, the city of stone - Gjirokaster or Syri i Kalter amazing natural spring.


Dirty diapers is something we will come across with during our parenting journey and making sure your little one's bum stays clean and dry is crucial to keeping her comfortable and avoiding diaper rash. I recently came across with a Offspring Natural, an eco-friendly, organic and natural product which is made in Australia and fully imported to Malaysia. Despite being relatively new in the market, it has already gained a following of parents who swear by it. Having read the feedback I am looking forward to trying their products on Miya especially the fashion diapers which is so cute and adorable!
Offspring Natural diapers are non-toxic, completely free of dyes, fragrances, lotions, chloride, phthalates, optical brighteners, and latex. Whilst disposable nappies are convenient, we also want to ensure we don't negatively impact our children's future world too much! Their diapers come in two types, Offspring Fashion Diapers, and Offspring Featherlite Ultra-Thin Diapers and Pants.
Offspring Fashion diapers come in 6 designs to choose from, these colorful prints on these diapers just made nappy changing time fun for our little ones, it has certainly distracted my 2 year old from jumping around but the diapers are not just cute, they actually work! A good fit is also very important for comfort and leak prevention, Offspring Fashion diapers keep moisture away from the surface with its superior absorbency, I have tested a packed and so far I have zero complaints because these cute yet fashionable diapers lasted Miya all night long.
Offspring Featherlite Ultra-Thin Diapers is another favorite, it is one of the thinnest diapers in the market with only 2.0mm in thickness, I love how to look really good under Miya tight leggings, they are lightweight yet breathable which makes it perfect for the hot weather in Malaysia.
That's not it Offspring also offers a range of organic skincare products which are safe and free of parabens and phthalates. I've tested out the complete essential bundle that comes in the set of 5 which includes Gentle Head to Toe Wash 240ml, Soothing Nappy Balm 45g, Nourishing Baby Lotion 90ml, Calming baby oil 100ml, and Breathe free chestnut balm 45g.
My favorite items will definitely be the Gentle Head to Toe Wash and the Calming Baby Oil. The gentle head to toe wash is an organic tear free cleansing for your little ones which is suitable for everyday use because it keeps your child's skin moisturized.
After a warm bath, I enjoy a short bonding session with my daughter, the calming baby oil helps moisturize and pamper your little one's skin by massaging it with the calming baby oil. I've been testing this product for 2 weeks and I notice it really calms my energetic little one right before bed time and she enjoys a massage from me every night before going to bed after her warm bath. The Complete Essential Bundle will make a perfect baby shower gift for a new parent, it is everything a new mother needs to keep her baby's skin clean and moisturized.
Items could be purchased easily at their website at www.offspringnatural.com free shipping is included for a minimum spend at RM150 this offers valids until 30th September 2017.


Ortha Wistler sat in a comfortable leather chair that rested atop the plush carpeting of her tastefully decorated high-rise apartment getting the worst news of her life.
Molly Wong sat across from her with the incriminating letter in her hand and a smug look in her eye.
"Your buddy Martha Stewart went to jail for this for a long time," Molly said with a mean smile.
"It isn't just up to me," Ortha said.
Ortha asked Molly to bring her the book and a large glass of whiskey. She sat and read it while Molly watched TV. She finished it quickly as it was only two hundred pages, she was accustom to reading several books a week. She asked for more whisky as she read. She couldn't believe the shear idiocy of what she was reading.
The book said that you could have anything you wanted by bathing in baby oil for an hour every night in the dark while screaming positive affirmations and tossing the towel you dried off with into the nearest body of water. Ortha was shocked not only at the sheer lack of imagination or a core philosophy, but at all the grammatical mistakes.
"Well, what did you think," Molly asked.
"It's not like I'm corrupting your integrity here, Molly said.
Ortha took another drink and stared at the wall.
"Not without saying what I was blackmailing you for, "Molly pointed out.
A week later Ortha stood back stage staring at the two empty chairs on the set. She took a deep breath and prepared herself to sell The Truth.


A good psychotherapist or counsellor can enable you to achieve changes that will last. We realised a lot of people don't know this. To help you find a therapist, who can really help you, we provided some essential tips below.
Do they explain clearly how they work on their website? Does it make sense to you?
Do they have a good level of training (minimum 6 years), qualifications and experience (minimum 5 years – ideally 8 years +)?
Are they open to you telephoning or emailing and asking questions before making an appointment?
Does the therapist have experience in working with the issues you want to deal with?
Ask them what made them choose their profession. Are you happy with their answer?
Have they testimonials from clients which will tell you how others have found working with them?
It's good to contact a few different therapists so you can compare responses.
When you telephone or meet with them, do you feel they understand what you are talking about? Do they understand what you want from therapy and/or help you to clarify what a good outcome will be for you? Do you feel some relief? Have you gained a little understanding? Does their approach seem to have some potential to help you?
Alongside your thinking, a key element to making a good choice is listening to your gut feelings. If your gut has a warm comfortable response to the above questions, this is a good sign. Then it's worth making an appointment with that therapist.
What signs suggest a counsellor might not be helpful to you?
During your first telephone conversation you feel the therapist hasn't quite understood what you're looking for.
You get an uncomfortable feeling talking to them.
What they say doesn't make clear sense to you.
If in your first meeting you feel confused, overwhelmed or frustrated. Then you should seriously consider checking out someone else.
A good psychotherapist will help you find clarity and you should start to feel some sense of relief and potential in a first meeting. If you don't, don't book another appointment! Save yourself time and money by looking for someone more suitable.
When you are struggling to get a grip on tricky problems it takes courage and strength to seek help. You deserve the best help possible. Even if your need for help is urgent, I strongly recommend you allow yourself enough time to find a therapist who you feel comfortable with and think you can learn from. This will increase your opportunity to make the changes you want. Rushing and choosing someone quickly, because you need help now, can end up being a painful, expensive experience, if it turns out they are really not right for you. Taking a little time in advance, to really check out your potential therapist, could save you a lot of time and money and increase your chances of getting the results you want. You deserve the best, so give yourself a little time to find it.
If we can be of further help or you have any questions, just email or call us and we will be pleased to respond.


Fit, Fashion & Fun Day is an all new offering from FitNice! This is a great way to bring something new to my sewing sisters. You will be surprised on how many people are looking for fitting workshops. In my 40 years of teaching, the one thing that I hear over and over again is, "I used to sew for myself, but I quit because I no longer know how to fit!" That is where I come in. This is NOT couture sewing or making a sloper - this is how to "fit" the easy way to create and design the clothes we all wear everyday!
The most important part of this day - PERSONAL FITTINGS! Judy will measure each attendee and for those that purchase the patterns, she will draw on a miniature pattern to take home and draw for themselves. She will review and solve fitting issues right then and there.
Judy's next goal was to make stress-free sewing with simple solutions for fitting. Her personal style included many relaxed, comfortable but well fitted outfits. In her search for the perfect pattern she decided to use her experience and create the system herself. The Master Tops and Master Pants patterns were born! Once you FIT the basic pattern, you can build and create an entire wardrobe on those two patterns.
She is known by many as the Fit Doctor, curing the ills of the sewing blues. Sewing is the easy part but it's the FITTING that makes garments come alive and compliment the body instead of just covering it!


Once upon a time numerous Traveller sectors where encoded as electronic data files. Some were transcribed, others were generated from scratch. Originally they appeared on the Genie BBS but later were mirrored in a number of internet archives (most famously 'Sunbane' and 'Missouri'). As time went by various software packages were written that required this data, often the format was altered. However, regardless of format the data itself was the same.
The problem with all the various electronic data files is that there were errors in the original data (which has been passed down and replicated in each set. Some of these errors are simple transcription errors, others were caused by faults in the program used to generate the data. Additionally, within a given set of sectors they can be from different dates (some sectors are set during the 'classic' era, others are 'rebellion' or 'TNE').
This on-going project will attempt to produce a definative and internally consistant dataset. Starting with the Spinward Marches, working subsector by subsector and based on canon sources ... once all subsectors have been processed a series of sector files will be posted (each for a different year).


Not normally a fan of long hair but it's a definite NOM from me - scrumptious!
oh good lord no, vom from me I'm afraid!
Yes yes yes yeessssssssssssssssssss! He is mighty fine.
Not usually a long-haired fan, but oh my god NOM!!!


Workshop located in the luckasen Room in Campus Center building.
This free workshop is designed for producer growers who sell directly to their consumer, this one day course is designed to assist producers in recognizing and minimizing food safety risks on their farm. Using interactive techniques the presenter will involve the participants in learning methods of identifying farm food safety risks and taking corrective actions.
NOTE: This workshop is for on farm food safety for growing and harvesting specialty crops and will not cover processing or cottage foods.


Among the many European product presentations and announcements made by Ford during its "Go Further" brand event in Amsterdam earlier today, was the availability of the Mustang in Europe.
Up until now, private retailers have imported the previous and current generations of Ford's pony car to Europe. But that will change with the next generation of the Mustang, which is scheduled for introduction in the States in 2014 as a 2015 model.


Since this year January 31st falls on the weekend, 1099's are due on Monday, February 1st to your contractors and by March 31, 2016 (if you electronically file) to the IRS.
1. If you use independent contractors to perform services for your business/non-profit and you pay them $600 or more for the year, you are required to issue them a Form 1099-MISC after the end of the year to avoid facing the loss of the deduction for their labor and expenses. This includes individuals and LLC's.
Many employers do not properly report or misclassify the compensation paid to individuals for labor performed for their business. Due to a recent Uber court case holding cab drivers to be employees, the recent doubling and tripling of penalties for non-filed W-2's and 1099's, as well as employer attempts to reclassify W-2 employees as independent contractors to avoid the 50 employee threshold for health insurance, it is important for a business owner to be aware of the laws.
Beginning in 2014, the Affordable Care Act will impose the new requirement that all people in the United States, with certain exceptions, have minimum essential health care insurance or they will be subject to a penalty. How this will affect your family will depend upon a number of issues.
Haven 't Filed an Income Tax Return?
Since it is now April-time a lot of people are thinking about taxes. I have had several questions about filing past tax returns. Am I in trouble? Will I be put in jail? I can't pay so why should I file? Many people fear filing old tax returns. In my opinion, not knowing how much you owe I think can be more 'made up' fear than just preparing the return and having actual facts of how much you really owe. In many cases I have found that the tax due is less than anticipated and just getting the tax filing done provides peace of mind so that you can budget and get the tax paid and you can move forward.
Since many of my clients operate their businesses in Oklahoma, I wanted to let you know that you will not be receiving a BAT (Business Activity Tax) Return for 2013. This form was enacted in 2010 and replaced the OK Franchise Tax Return. Most businesses paid $25 on the return which also acted as a credit to the annual $25 business license fee from the OK Secretary of State.
Are You Collecting the Needed W-9's for Your 1099 Contractors?
It is not uncommon to have a repairman out early in the year, pay him less than $600, then use his services again later and have the total for the year exceed the $600 limit. As a result, you overlook getting the information needed to file the 1099s for the year. Therefore, it is good practice to always have individuals who are not incorporated complete and sign the IRS Form W-9 the first time you use their services. Having a properly completed and signed Form W-9 for all independent contractors and service providers eliminates any oversights and protects you against IRS penalties and conflicts.
2014 will be a challenging tax year for businesses and higher-income taxpayers. The following issues are concerns that may impact you and your company's tax liability in the new year.
Small Business Health Insurance Credit – The tax credit to small employers (25 or fewer equivalent full-time employees) that provide an affordable health insurance plan for their employees and supplement at least half the premiums, will increase to 50% of the employer's contribution in 2014, up from 35% in 2013. For non-profit employers, the credit will be 35% in 2014.
New version of desktop QuickBooks accomplishes goal of speeding up, refining your workflow.
QuickBooks, still the preferred software for small businesses, keeps getting smarter in its annual upgrades. Rather than pile on tons of new features in its upgrades, Intuit – for many years – has concentrated on making it easier for you to access the tools and data that are already there.
QuickBooks 2014 is no exception. Its combination of small-but-effective changes makes it easier to get in and do what needs to be done quickly and then get out and move on to activities that will help build your business.


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Linden dumps Loachapoka in 3rd round romp
Published 11:00 pm Friday, November 21, 2008
LOACHAPOKA — Jerome Tate made his point clear.
Speaking at midfield to both his Loachapoka Indians and the visiting Linden Patriots, who just minutes earlier put the finishing touches on a 24-6, Class 1A third-round playoff win, Tate let everyone know what he expected.
If his Indians were going to lose, he wanted it to be to the team that won it all.
"I want to lose to the state champs," Tate said to the Patriot players. "You hear me? I want to lose to the state champs."
After Friday's win, Linden is just two games away from that goal. The Patriots will play at Sweet Water in the semifinals next Friday for the right to go to the state championship game.
But first, Linden, and its powerful running game, had to get through the Loachapoka defense that was giving up under 10 points per game coming in.
Linden (13-0), behind workhorse Maurice Tate and speedster Shantrell Braxton, pounded the Indians for 207 combined rushing yards and an 18-point win, despite losing three first-half fumbles.
"We didn't play our style of football," Linden head coach Andro Williams said. "But we played well enough to win. I'm happy with that.
"We put the ball on the ground, and we don't do that. I think they came out over-anticipating. Part of that has to do with this being a young football team. But they're a good group and they work hard. We moved the ball and we were able to get the win.
"We'll go back to work next week."
The season ends for Loachapoka, who finished 9-3.
"We played OK," Jerome Tate said. "We didn't play great, but we played OK. They got a good football team. For them to come here and play that well against our defense, they showed how good they are."
]Linden's first two possessions of the night ended with fumbles. However, Loachapoka was unable to capitalize, going with back-to-back three-and-outs.
Linden's third offensive series was the charm, as quarterback Ajalon Bruno capped a seven-play, 77-yard drive with a 1-yard sneak. The PAT was blocked, giving the Patriots a 6-0 lead.
Linden fumbled again on its next possession, but again, Loachapoka couldn't make anything of it.
"We didn't capitalize on the opportunities they gave us," Jerome Tate said.
Linden scored just before halftime to take a 12-0 lead into the break when Bruno hit Larente Taylor in the back of the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown.
Maurice Tate, who finished with 122 yards on 29 carries, started the scoring for the Patriots in the second half, as he bulled his way in from 1 yard out. His touchdown run was set up by an interception by Terris Lewis three plays earlier.
But Loachapoka wouldn't quit.
On their next possession after Linden went up 18-0, the Indians drove the ball 12 plays and covered 71 yards for its only scoring drive of the night. Poka quarterback Patrick Moore, who rushed six times on the drive, scored from 1 yard out to put the Indians on the board.
It wasn't enough, however, as Linden made it a three-score game midway through the fourth quarter when Bruno kept it around the right end on fourth-and-goal from the Indians 2-yard line to make it 24-6.
Vontrez Hutchinson led Loachapoka on the ground, rushing for 41 yards on 11 carries. Moore was 8-of-16 passing for 112 yards and two interceptions.
Demopolis Tigers win back and forth battle with Elmore County Panthers 48-28
Linden Patriots rout A.L. Johnson Eagles
Sweet Water Bulldogs defeat St. Luke's Episcopal Wildcats 30-14
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Free Kindle books & bargains for Tuesday, January 9, 2018
by Steve Weber on January 9, 2018
Literally Dead (A Pepper Brooks Cozy Mystery Book 1)
Mystery > Cozy > Crafts & Hobbies
Author: Eryn Scott
To solve or not to solve?
When a visiting professor is found dead, English major Pepper Brooks is caught in the middle of the investigation. Literally. While the detectives focus on crime scene forensics, Pepper can't ignore the Shakespearian clues left by the killer.
With the help of a handsome library clerk, a dog named Hamburger, and The Bard himself, this unlikely sleuth might just close the book on this case.
An American Cage: A prison-break psychological thriller
Mystery > Police Procedurals
Author: Ted Galdi
Three inmates break out of a maximum-security prison in Texas, one of them Danny Marsh, a suburban man in his twenties who landed in jail because of a crime he never intended to commit.
An American Cage, a "tale of convicts on the run that convincingly examines their psychological states" (Kirkus Reviews), follows Danny and his two escape partners over a twenty-four-hour period as they struggle to cross Texas to freedom in Mexico. On this dangerous adventure, Danny has to evade the rabid Texas authorities, and even worse, the schemes of one of his closest allies, who isn't who he seems.
Portland Storm: The First Period (Portland Storm Boxed Sets Book 1)
Author: Catherine Gayle
A boxed set of three novels and a novella in the Portland Storm hockey romance series by USA Today bestselling author Catherine Gayle.
Portland Storm captain Eric "Zee" Zellinger knows how to get the job done, but leading his once elite team to victory is fast becoming a losing battle. He can't lose focus now—not with his career on the line. But when his best friend's little sister makes him an offer he can't refuse, Eric could lose the drive the team relies on from their captain.
Incarcerated: Letters from Inmate 92510 (Katie and Logan)
Contemporary Fiction > Romance
Author: Inger Iversen
We all wear two masks. One to hide from the world. The other to hide from ourselves.
From Inger Iversen, the first book in a best-selling BWWM romance duology that reaches across the great divide between prejudice and love.
Katie Andreasson's home office, where she writes best-selling novels, is her refuge from criticism that her private education, her success—even the way she speaks—betrays her own race. With her mother's death, grief and increasing isolation inspire her to create Capshaw Penitentiary's pen pal program. Even secretly participate, though her adopted father—the prison warden—would never approve.
Scorpion: A Covert Ops Novel (Avery Book 1)
Thrillers > Espionage
Author: Ross Sidor
The CIA employs contractors recruited from elite military units for work in high risk environments and deniable operations. The most skilled and lethal of these operatives are known as scorpions.
One scorpion is a former Airborne Ranger and disgruntled ex-CIA paramilitary officer named Avery.
When a high ranking CIA officer is abducted by terrorists in Tajikistan, Avery is tasked with securing the hostage's release before dozens of classified operations and agents are compromised.
The Sweetest Seduction (The Kelly Brothers Book 1)
Author: Crista McHugh
Lia Mantovani has created one of the hottest restaurants on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, but all that could disappear if she loses her lease with Kelly Properties. Having had her dreams ripped away from her before, she'll do everything in her power to keep her restaurant. Her fate hangs on the whims of the frustratingly handsome Adam Kelly.
Adam has spent years trying to convince world famous chef Amadeus Schlittler to open a restaurant in Chicago, but he wants the prime location held by Lia. Business has always come first… until sparks fly when Adam meets her. When things get hot outside the kitchen, though, they're both in danger of getting burned.
Charleston: A Novel
Contemporary Fiction > Literary
Author: Margaret Bradham Thornton
A gifted writer makes her fiction debut with this lyrical and haunting story of missed chances and enduring love, set against the backdrop of high society Charleston, which probes the eternal question: can we ever truly go home again?
When Eliza Poinsett left the elegant world of Charleston for college, she never expected it would take her ten years to return. Now almost a decade later, she is an art historian in London with a charming Etonian boyfriend who adores her. But the past catches up with her when she runs into Henry, her childhood love, at a wedding in the English countryside.
A Reader's Book of Days: True Tales from the Lives and Works of Writers for Every Day of the Year
Fiction > History & Criticism > Reference
Author: Tom Nissley
A witty and addictively readable day-by-day literary companion.
At once a love letter to literature and a charming guide to the books most worth reading, A Reader's Book of Days features bite-size accounts of events in the lives of great authors for every day of the year. Here is Marcel Proust starting In Search of Lost Time and Virginia Woolf scribbling in the margin of her own writing, "Is it nonsense, or is it brilliance?" Fictional events that take place within beloved books are also included: the birth of Harry Potter's enemy Draco Malfoy, the blood-soaked prom in Stephen King's Carrie.
Journey to Munich: A Maisie Dobbs Novel
Mystery > Traditional Detectives
Author: Jacqueline Winspear
Working with the British Secret Service on an undercover mission, Maisie Dobbs is sent to Hitler's Germany in this thrilling tale of danger and intrigue—the twelfth novel in Jacqueline Winspear's New York Times bestselling "series that seems to get better with each entry" (Wall Street Journal).
It's early 1938, and Maisie Dobbs is back in England. On a fine yet chilly morning, as she walks towards Fitzroy Square—a place of many memories—she is intercepted by Brian Huntley and Robert MacFarlane of the Secret Service.
The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the Woods
Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Vegan & Vegetarian
Author: Erin Gleeson
Erin Gleeson made her dream a reality when she left New York City and moved into a tiny cabin in a California forest in order to be closer to nature. The natural beauty of her surroundings and the abundance of local produce serve as the inspiration for The Forest Feast, based on her popular blog. Most of the book's 100 wholly vegetarian recipes call for only three or four ingredients and require very few steps, resulting in dishes that are fresh, wholesome, delicious, and stunning. Among the delightful recipes are eggplant tacos with brie and cilantro, rosemary shortbread, and blackberry negroni.
A Fine Summer's Day: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery
Mystery > Historical
Author: Charles Todd
New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd takes readers into Scotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge's past—to his perplexing final case before the outbreak of World War I.
On a fine summer's day in June, 1914, Ian Rutledge pays little notice to the assassination of an archduke in Sarajevo. An Inspector at Scotland Yard, he is planning to propose to the woman whom he deeply loves, despite intimations from friends and family that she may not be the wisest choice.
Sea of Rust: A Novel
Science Fiction > Post-Apocalyptic
Author: C. Robert Cargill
A scavenger robot wanders in the wasteland created by a war that has destroyed humanity in this evocative post-apocalyptic "robot western" from the critically acclaimed author, screenwriter, and noted film critic.
It's been thirty years since the apocalypse and fifteen years since the murder of the last human being at the hands of robots. Humankind is extinct. Every man, woman, and child has been liquidated by a global uprising devised by the very machines humans designed and built to serve them.


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DPRK to send high-ranking delegation, athletes to South Korea-hosted Winter Olympics
Source: Xinhua| 2018-01-09 15:47:59|Editor: Lu Hui
Ri Son-gwon (R), chairman of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), shakes hands with South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon in the truce village of Panmunjom, Jan. 9, 2018. South Korea and the DPRK on Tuesday kicked off a senior-level, inter-governmental dialogue in the truce village of Panmunjom. (Xinhua/Newsis)
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) offered Tuesday to send a high-ranking delegation as well as athletes and cheering squads to the South Korea-hosted Winter Olympics, heralding a thaw in inter-Korean relations.
During the inter-Korean talks, which started earlier in the day in the truce village of Panmunjom, the South Korean side asked the DPRK to dispatch many of its athletes and cheering squads to the 2018 Winter Olympics, according to Seoul's unification ministry.
The DPRK side responded more positively, saying it will dispatch its high-ranking delegation, the delegation of the National Olympic Committee, athletes, cheering squads, a performing arts team, a demonstration team for traditional martial art Taekwondo, visitors as well as press corps.
The two sides exchanged views on each other's needs during the plenary session for the first inter-Korean talks in around two years, which lasted for about an hour from 10:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT).
The session was followed by a meeting between chief negotiators from South Korea and the DPRK which continued for 50 minutes from 11:30 a.m.(0230 GMT).
During the session, South Korea proposed holding a Red Cross dialogue for the reunion of separate families during the upcoming Lunar New Year in February as well as inter-Korean talks between the military authorities to prevent possible clashes near the military demarcation line (MDL) by accident.
Talks with Pyongyang about humanitarian and military issues were already suggested by Seoul in July last year.
The reunion of the families divided as a result of the 1950-1953 Korean War across the two Koreas was an emotionally-charging issue as it was sparsely held on the basis of political situations.
People from South Korea and the DPRK have been banned from visiting and contacting each other since the Korean War ended in armistice instead of a peace treaty. The Korean Peninsula remains technically in a state of war.
The South Korean side also offered to resume talks with the DPRK to stop any hostile act on the Korean Peninsula and build peace by rapidly denuclearizing the peninsula.
In response, the DPRK said issues should be resolved through dialogue and negotiations to promote reconciliation and unity and secure peace on the peninsula.
Seoul's unification ministry said the two sides exchanged broad, in-depth opinions with each other. After lunch, the two sides would resume talks in the afternoon.
The inter-Korean dialogue was first held since the new South Korean government under President Moon Jae-in was inaugurated in May last year. The latest was held in December 2015 between vice ministerial-level officials from the two sides.
The five-member South Korean delegation was led by Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon, while five delegates from the DPRK were headed by Ri Son-gwon, chief of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland.
Ri said in his introductory remarks that he hoped to give the first New Year's gift to people on the Korean Peninsula, which would be a "precious outcome" of the talks, by dealing well with this meeting in a sincere manner.
In response, Cho said the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games was anticipated to become a peace festival as the delegation, which he described as "precious visitors," would come from the DPRK.
Cho said the inter-Korean dialogue was resumed after a long hiatus, asking his DPRK counterpart to continue talks with a firm will and patience.
Signs of a thaw in inter-Korean relations emerged as top DPRK leader Kim Jong Un said in his New Year's address that his country was willing to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics and talk with South Korea about it.
The following day, South Korea proposed to the DPRK holding the high-level intergovernmental talks. Pyongyang accepted the dialogue overture without changing the timing or venue that South Korea had suggested.
Before leaving for the dialogue venue, the South Korean chief delegate told reporters that he will face the meeting "calmly and not hurriedly" to make the 2018 Winter Olympics a peace festival and move a first step toward improving inter-Korean relations.
The South Korean delegation arrived at Peace House, the dialogue venue in Panmunjom at 8:46 a.m. (2346 GMT Monday).
The DPRK delegation arrived at a place near the Peace House at around 9:30 a.m. (0030 GMT), crossing the military demarcation line (MDL) on foot to the dialogue venue.
S.Korea, DPRK agree to hold military talks
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday agreed to hold separate military talks after a high-level dialogue in the truce village of Panmunjom located in the demilitarized zone between the two countries. Full story
Spotlight: Two Koreas hold rare high-level talks amid heightened global attention
SEOUL/PYONGYANG, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Following several good-will gestures from both sides, the two Koreas on Tuesday held rare high-level talks at the truce village of Panmunjom, as the world watches for a possible breakthrough to avert the dangerous escalation of tensions there. Full story
S.Korea, DPRK start high-level talks with initial focus on Winter Olympics
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday started high-level talks, the first in about two years, at the truce village of Panmunjom, with an initial focus on the DPRK participation in the South Korea-hosted Winter Olympics. Full story
Backgrounder: High-level talks between South Korea, DPRK
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday kicked off a senior-level, inter-governmental dialogue on inter-Korean relations at the truce village of Panmunjom. Full story
KEY WORDS: DPRK
1st LD: DPRK to send high-ranking delegation to S.Korea-hosted Winter Olympics
DPRK says early national reunification goal of peace offer to South Korea
Urgent: DPRK to send high-level delegation to S.Korea-hosted Winter Olympics
3rd LD: S.Korea, DPRK start high-level talks with initial focus on Winter Olympics
2nd LD: S.Korea, DPRK kick off high-level talks in Panmunjom
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Scenery of Jingxingyan scenic spot in east China
Winter tourism booming in Kanas, NW China's Xinjiang
People enjoy winter time across China
Highlights of 32nd Harbin int'l ice sculpture competition in NE China
Charming wintersweet blossoms seen in frigid winter
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I found this and thought it was pretty cool.
Pretty interesting how that iconic opening music was made.
That music still gives me the chills. Very cool.
Moved it over to the Blade Runner General discussion section, because it is totally on topic there.


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Paul Walker (1973-2013)
December 2, 2013 · by Tom · in Film. ·
(Source: http://www.motortrend.com)
This past Saturday movie lovers everywhere were shocked by the passing of Paul Walker, only 40 years old, after it was revealed that he had been victim of a car accident in Santa Clarita, California. Both Walker and his friend, Roger Rodas, were driving from a fundraiser they had attended earlier in the evening when the Porsche Rodas was driving went head first into a light pole.
Walker rose to fame in the 90s, a heart-throb who starred in a variety of roles including studio tent-pole projects, as well as some of the more art-house fare. He starred in some duds including 2005's Into the Blue, but he will be remembered first and foremost for his role as Brian O'Conner in the Fast and the Furious franchise.
While clearly known for his work in F&F, Walker also made strong appearances in Pleasantville, Varsity Blues and Flags of our Fathers, the Clint Eastwood directed World War 2 epic. Probably his biggest starring vehicle outside of the F&F series of films was the 2006 thriller Running Scared, a flawed but compelling walk through a seedy underground of modern-day mobsters, gang bangers, pimps, prostitutes, and child molesters. Walker gave what in my opinion was his strongest performance in Running Scared despite a somewhat messy and meandering script.
Yet it is the Fast and the Furious franchise that made Walker the household name that he is today. Now this series has had its ups and downs, a significant low being the third installment Tokyo Drift (which Walker was not even in), but in its latest installments, the franchise has found new life, specifically with the inclusion of The Rock as a (sometimes) antagonist to Walker and Vin Diesel's characters. A seventh Fast and Furious film is currently being produced, the effect of the loss of Walker unknown as of yet. As of today, production on the seventh film has been delayed as the cast and crew will certainly need time to process this sad event.
While his presence in Hollywood has been relatively short, it is clear that Walker has made a marked impact on screen. He will be missed.
Tags: Brian O'Conner, Fast and Furious, Film, Flags of Our Fathers, Paul Walker, Pleasantville, Running Scared, The Fast and the Furious, The Rock, Tokyo Drift, Varsity Blues, Vin Diesel
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Q: How to manage the life cycle of JCA ManagedConnectionFactory? I deploy the rar file by placing it in the deployment folder in jboss as 7. Later deploy my war file.
This connector in bound to a JNDI location by definition inside standalone.xml.
When it is deployed the createConnectionFactory(ConnectionManager cm) is executed by default.
I do some house keeping in this method with help of classloader

ClassLoader contextClassLoader = Thread.currentThread().getContextClassLoader();

The createConnectionFactory(ConnectionManager cm) method is again executed when I try to access the adapter using an ejb
Problem is initially at the time of deploying the contextClassLoader is null. Later it has a value when called from ejb. Effectively my housekeeping fails.
Question :

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*createConnectionFactory(ConnectionManager cm) is executed at the time of deployment => is this the proper behaviour ?

*How can I configure ironJacamar/jboss not to execute this method at the time of deployment ?
Other info : Jboss As7, NetBeans 7 , Jdk1.7
Edit :
The above behavior is correct. The adapter I am using requires that the classloader used at the time of deployment has to be same as the one used at runtime. By default it uses Thread.currentThread().getContextClassLoader(). I changed it to use ClassLoader cl = MyManagedConnectionFactory.class.getClassLoader();

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createConnectionFactory(ConnectionManager cm) is executed at the time of deployment => is this the proper behaviour ?

If you have a ConnectionFactory definition then I would expect to see this method called, as the container creates and binds a ConnectionFactory definition in the JNDI namespace - the fact that you're getting the call taking a ConnectionManager shows that this is executing in the managed scenario.
Chapter six of the JCA specification describes this area of a resource adapter in a lot of detail, so I would have thought a definitive answer is there.  edit: chapter 17 is also likely relevant.

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The Hourglass Sanatorium (Sanatorium Pod Klepsydra) (1973)
Posted on September 7, 2015 April 9, 2019 By AntBit
The Hourglass Sanatorium first published by Film4
Synopsis: In Wojciech Has' adaptation of Bruno Schulz's short stories, time plays tricks and dreams come to life as a man visits his not quite dead father in an otherworldly sanatorium.
Review: "Everything is muddled up, Father. One needs such patience to find the right meaning in this tangle."
So says Jozef (Jan Nowicki) to his father Jakub (Tadeusz Kondrat) in the middle of Wojciech Has' The Hourglass Sanatorium (Sanatorium Pod Klepsydra), no doubt articulating the thoughts of many a viewer by this point. For Jakub is in fact dead, but his life has been supernaturally prolonged in an isolated and dilapidated sanatorium, located alongside a cemetery (or perhaps in the subconscious). The residing doctor (Gustaw Holoubek) has put the clocks back to reactivate the past in all its unfulfilled possibilities and missed opportunities.
After a long, sleepy train journey surrounded by corpse-like Hassids and naked women, Jozef has arrived at these dusty corridors in search of both his lost father and some sort of meaning for his own life, but he is soon, much like the doctor with the pretty nurse (Janina Sokolowska), distracted from his task by considerations of a more erotic nature – and more particularly by his fanciful encounters with two women, voluptuous Adela (Helena Kowalska) and spectral Bianka (Bozena Adamek). For in this tomb-like sanatorium where time has been reversed, memories run parallel to dreams, desires and fantasies, even if ultimately all these branch lines and sidetracks lead to the same inevitable terminus.
If Jakub comes to regard the past as the 'text' of God's will, misinterpreted or emended at the reader's peril, and if his uncanny adventures are all prompted by books that he has encountered in his youth, whether a scrapbook of catalogue advertisements, a stamp album owned by a childhood friend (Filip Zylber), his father's collection of bird illustrations, or the Old Testament itself, all this serves in part as a reflex for the literary origins of Has' film.
The Polish director had already acquired a reputation as a skilled adaptor of 'unfilmable' books with his dizzying The Saragossa Manuscript (1965), and in The Hourglass Sanatorium, he turned his attentions to several of the linked short stories collected in Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hourglass, published by celebrated Polish-Jewish writer Bruno Schulz in 1937.
Schulz may have used his bizarre first-person flights of fancy to explore unresolved feelings about his Jewish roots and his own deceased (if larger-than-life) father (also called Jakub), but Has extends and diverts these oneiric excursions to take on board the passing of Schulz himself (shot dead in the street by a Nazi in 1942) and more broadly of Poland's rich shtetl culture, which was wiped out in the Holocaust and is here vividly reimagined as a bustling marketplace of desire.
As Jozef begins to recognise Jakub's (and his own) frail mortality, through a window he glimpses villagers fleeing through the streets with suitcases in an image clearly evoking the pogroms. Even the train full of sepulchral Hassids, though already to be found in Schulz's writings, here becomes inextricably associated with the mass transport of Jews to the camps. So, in Has' elegiac film, as in Schulz's stories, the past is a zone whose route map is endlessly rewritten to accommodate all manner of subsequent developments, with regret, sorrow and death itself the only fixed points.
There are many films that have been described as dreamlike but few remain worthy of the description for their full feature length. The Hourglass Sanatorium, however, is the (sur)real deal – so strange, so impenetrable and so unconcerned with logic or even internal consistency that its effect on the viewer is not unlike a restless slumber, where themes and ideas, though certainly present, remain difficult to grasp let alone to piece together.
Very little that happens in Has' film makes literal sense and there is no temporal or even spatial coherence to its free-associative succession of moving tableaux – but Has, aided by a very talented crew, skilfully maintains the illusion of continuity by having one scene merge seamlessly into the next via fluid camerawork, imaginative links and match cuts, clever use of the beautifully designed sets and the constant presence of Jakub as a unifying element.
When the only 'plot' to be found is the kind where graves are dug, images are everything and in this regard the film comes into its own, full of faded, unnatural colours, and exotic, ever incongruous details. Here the space beneath a bed acts as a portal, a town square is full of men dressed as birds, a stone fence in a garden can lead to colonial-era New Mexico, clockwork figures from history are brought to life in a wax museum, while a train conductor (Mieczyslaw Voit), blind and lugubrious, occasionally appears to set Jakub back on the right track.
In its linking of the sacred and the profane, the philosophical and the sensual, the childish and the adult, The Hourglass Sanatorium recalls the carnivalesque pageantry of Alejandro Jodorowsky's films while its bleak, morbid tone and claustrophobic atmosphere have had a clear influence on the work of the Brothers Quay, who openly acknowledge their admiration for Has, and who, in their 1986 animated short The Street Of Crocodiles, have also adapted Schulz.
Jakob's crepuscular quest to reconcile himself to his past will haunt for days those it does not send straight to sleep, and as a film more evocative than transparent, it amply repays several viewings – although, like Jakub, you might need patience to untangle its muddled-up ideas on memory, mourning and mortality.
In a nutshell: An oneiric elegy for times past in which the viewer becomes as sleepy and lost as the protagonist.
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