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The U.S. Army M1910 Pattern Combat Equipment Web Belt
The M1910 Web Belt is more than 100 years old. If it was well done, why change it?
This article appears in: August 2012
The American combat soldier today looks quite a bit different from his ancestor of 100 years ago. Besides the style of uniform, which now features a digital camouflage pattern to blend into desert surroundings, the fabrics today are far more breathable than the heavy wool that was worn when American soldiers went "Over There" in World War I. Helmets, boots, and small arms have also evolved. But one piece of gear has remained unchanged into the modern day—the combat equipment, or web, gear. Modern combat equipment is still very much a direct descendant of the M1910 pattern that was worn into the trenches and beyond.
Most nations in the 19th century issued leather belts, leather cartridge pouches, and leather packs to their soldiers. This was expensive to produce and, worse yet for the soldier, heavy and stiff. The leather had to be polished regularly because it was prone to drying out and cracking. It also tended to cause brass cartridges to corrode after prolonged contact, which was good for neither the ammunition nor the cartridge pouches. As the Germans discovered during the Allied blockade of World War I, such equipment required a steady supply of raw leather to produce. Given the demand for leather boots, belts, and gear, the Germans resorted to creating ersatz materials, notably when it came to the leather pickelhaubes, or spiked helmets.
A WWI M1910 pattern infantry belt held .30-caliber Springfield rifle rounds and canteen.
While the Germans were facing leather shortages, the U.S. Army was already outfitted with canvas web gear. Partly because of the harsh terrain of the American West and partly as a money-saving effort, the Army had looked for a replacement for leather pouches. The first result was the adoption of the Mills cartridge belt in 1880, which was made of dark-blue machine-woven web. This was followed by the addition of the M1885 equipment, which included a khaki canvas haversack and a round, stamped-metal, cloth-covered canteen. This was the beginning of the American combat equipment that we know today.
The Mills belt remained in service during the Spanish-American War, and it was in the tropical climates of Cuba and the Philippines that the need heightened for a new combat gear system. Instead of a whole new system being devised and introduced, what followed was a series of slow improvements, most of them piecemeal. "The 1903 system is really the birth of the modern combat system," says Scott Kraska of Bay State Militaria. "This follows with the M1910, when it was expanded and becomes a full set as opposed to pieces of equipment."
The big change came not only because of a call for new material but also because the United States military had adopted a new rifle, the Model 1903 Springfield, which was fed with stripper clips of five rounds, where previous rifles were loaded a single bullet at a time. The need for a new belt was partly because of a new rifle. "In essence the United States Army needed equipment that was more practical," adds Kraska. "The earlier belts had no flaps and the ammunition could fall out, and since the bullets were individual loops in the heat or dryness, it could be hard to get the bullets in and they often stuck when you were trying to get them out."
A late World War II-era improved M1912 pistol belt with submachine gun ammunition pockets for M1 and M3 magazines.
About that time, the Army conducted studies on the equipment load its soldiers carried. One important consideration was the energy required for soldiers to carry their loads and how many calories were burned on a daily basis as a result. By lessening the burden, the Army determined, it would increase the greater fighting potential of the average soldier. Efforts were made to make his load as light as possible.
The resultant 1910 Infantry System would come into use for the next 50 years. The new M1910 cartridge belt featured 10 pouches for the Springfield .30-caliber ammunition. A variation of the belt was produced with stacked two-cell pockets for pistol cartridges, while another version was produced for revolver cartridges. The belts were made almost entirely of khaki webbing, with the few leather items produced in russet brown. The early M1910 pattern features snap fasteners bearing in relief the U.S. coat of arms, as did uniform buttons. All items were designated M1910.
The first major addition to the M1910 system was new equipment for mounted troops. Introduced in 1913 as the M1912, the equipment featured items carried specifically on the saddle. The infantry's equipment was introduced a year later as the M1914; together these were known as the M1912/14 Cavalry Equipment. The biggest notable difference between the infantry version and the cavalry model was that the infantry's cartridge belt was split at the back with a gap between the cartridge pouches. Five were worn on each side around the hips. The cavalry model featured nine cartridge pouches running from the middle of the back to the front, along with an additional two pistol-specific pouches on the left side. Additionally, the standard-issue leather pistol holster remained in use throughout both world wars.
The M1914 Cavalry Bandoleer featured nine cartridge pouches running from the middle of the back to the front, along with an additional two pistol-specific pouches on the left side.
To collectors today the webbing system is universally known as the M1910, but the true 1910 pattern is a little different from what followed. "To a casual observer and even to the Army at the time it was the same," says Jeff Shrader of Advanced Guard Militaria. But collectors note the subtle differences with the M1910 and the World War I-era M1917/18 equipment. "This was a time of great change in color, construction details, and hardware fittings," notes Shrader. "Basically, as we geared up for the AEF, contractors went to simplified and more robust fittings and heavier material in some cases."
Shrader points out that the U.S. Army did not hesitate, however, to continue use of the older equipment, and this has led to some confusion today. "You see plenty of period photos of doughboys in France wearing the early 'eagle snap' gear," Shrader says, noting the significant difference between the M1910 and the improved 1917 version. The 1910 version did feature the eagle snaps, but this was expensive to produce and resulted in the snaps corroding and tearing off. The new M1917/18 system utilized a "lift-the-dot" fastener, a large egg-shaped "doughnut" snap that fastened to a metal stud and was less prone to jamming by mud. It replaced the smaller snap fastener on most items manufactured after March 1917.
This has led to confusion about what truly constitutes the M1910 belt. "Generally, the M1910 belt is what it is called," says Kraska, "at least by collectors. It was used throughout World War II. There are plenty of differences over the years." Experts agree that this was the first truly practical equipment. "It used wire loops to affix things to, so the belts have plenty of holes to attach equipment," notes Kraska, "and this meant soldiers could wear it in many configurations."
The All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment belt, with quick-release feature, was introduced in the 1970s as part of the Integrated Individual Fighting System belt.
While there was a recommended configuration, soldiers in practice had the ability to wear the equipment as they wanted. The M1910 and its variations proved to be the first great interchangeable system for carrying equipment. Kraska notes that some items still needed improvement. "The downside was that people couldn't figure out the original pack, and soldiers hated it." Eventually the pack was improved and the webbing evolved.
During World War I specialized belts were developed for the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), with larger pouches for its cartridges, and for the web pistol belt, which would take the M1910 system in a whole new direction in the following war. "The pistol belt featured no pockets at all," explains Kraska. "It was just a platform for other equipment. It was a narrow, three-inch belt, but it was meant to hang anything you wanted on it. There were pouches for ammunition, and all sorts of pieces were adopted for it, but it still comes out of the M1910 belt." This belt featured a series of three holes evenly spaced out to allow for a variety of attachments at the bottom as well as suspenders from the top. It was adjustable in length from one end.
One of the more subtle changes to the various belts over the years was the buckle system. The original system had larger openings and featured curves with a "T" closure system. Gradually this changed to a tighter bend in the metal, and finally to more a reinforced metal buckle in 1936. Interestingly, the color of the belts also changed over time. The original belts were produced in a khaki color that faded to a light tan, but when American forces arrived in France in 1917 they wore green belts, although many earlier tan belts were issued as well. In the postwar years the belts went back to khaki and then back to green in 1943.
An early World War II improved M1912 web pistol included a leather holster for the standard-issue .45.
The belts continued to be worn through the Korean War, but following that conflict the Army adopted the M1956 Load Carrying Equipment (LCE) System, which saw the introduction of a new harness-suspender system that helped spread out the weight on the shoulders more than earlier suspenders. The ammunition pouches were also dropped, and the M1956 system was essentially based around the pistol belt, which allowed for a variety of items to be attached. The LCE was produced in olive green and was adjustable from both ends. It featured a rounded male-end buckle fastener. In 1961 experiments were conducted for a quick-release belt, called the Davis Belt. This featured a stamped-metal buckle with a bent tab that fitted through an opposing slot and remained closed through friction. The new belt was never widely adopted.
During the Vietnam War the equipment was upgraded again as the M1967 Modernized Load Carrying Equipment (MLCE) System. The MLCE improved the harness and featured improved pouches for ammunition and other equipment. It was another attempt to reduce the weight of the soldier's load, and aluminum and plastic were introduced to replace the heavier metals of the LCE system. The new system was originally designed for use in tropical environments but eventually saw widespread use elsewhere as well.
Much was learned during the Vietnam War, and the MLCE was updated as the All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE) in the 1970s. Some of the improvements and changes remained in subsequent systems. The most notable change was the reduction of holes in the web belt, from rows of three to only a top and bottom hole, thus eliminating the seldom-used middle hole, and the addition of a plastic quick-release belt from the metal "T" loop buckle.
The M1967 Modernized Load Carrying Equipment Belt was used during the latter stages of the Vietnam War.
A special Individual Tactical Load Bearing Vest (ITLBV) was designed to replace the ALICE system, but its usage was limited to Special Forces and other select units. It was notable for featuring woodland-pattern camouflage made from Kevlar ballistic fabric and OG woodland-pattern nylon. The Army also adopted the Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system, which features modularity through the use of PALS (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) webbing that allows for rows of heavy-duty nylon stitched onto the vest for attachment of accessories. It was first introduced in 1997 and has seen use by American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.
As with anything, prices have continued going up. "Good quality World War II field equipment is all more expensive than it was a decade ago," says Shrader. "Very rare stuff and items in particularly nice condition are still good sellers. What we used to call 'meat and potatoes' militaria—common field gear in average worn condition but still okay for display—has to be inexpensive to sell. In the absence of solid provenance linking an item to a specific important event or noteworthy individual, this type of stuff just won't bring the same money it did a few years ago."
Prices have risen for early M1910 equipment with the eagle snaps and "U.S.M.C." stamped items. While the Marines followed the Army's lead with equipment development, in World War II there was specific Marine-issued equipment. Those stamped with the "U.S.M.C." are considered far rarer and thus more desirable than the Army versions.
World War I-era U.S. officer, right, and enlisted men wear M1910 web belts in this painting by H. Charles McBarron.
Unfortunately, as with everything else, there are fakes and copies. The good news is that the fakes lack the quality of the real deal. "Mostly the quality is low and easy to spot," says Shrader. He warns that some companies "have items that are just as good as the originals, and made in exactly the same way. Any serious collector is well-served to acquire some samples of the reproductions, or at the very least to familiarize themselves with some of the contract maker marks used at the front." He adds that reproductions are a real double-edged sword. While these are certainly a minefield for future collectors, the availability of reproductions also means that fewer re-enactors are taking original material into the field to damage and destroy.
While not as desirable as a helmet or jacket, web gear is essential for anyone looking to do a complete uniform. The belts themselves are easily found, but collectors can add as much or as little detail as they desire, and the hobby can be quite specialized. The MOLLE system essentially ended the run of the old-style wear gear, but it is very much a direct descendant of equipment first issued more than 100 years ago. "We are really back to that turn-of-the century with mix and match scenario for the soldier's individual field equipment," says Shrader. "Today it seems like we are back to where we were in the period leading up to World War I, trying new things, lots of simple details on simple systems being revised and improved constantly."
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There seems to be a tendency as the end of July approaches for people to slump into a funk about the imminent end of summer. This state of mind seems a little premature to us at The Crossing… as summer isn't technically over until the foliage is appropriately dressed in the vibrant colours of fall. So quit wallowing and reminiscing on how fun summer "was" and experience the best of the remaining summer months!
We are so blessed to live in the beautiful province of Alberta, with long hot summer days, close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and pristine lakes, and easy commutes to summer festivals and celebrations in surrounding cities. So if you've already resorted to feeling sorry for yourself and dreading the impending fall and winter seasons, we have decided to cheer you up and enlighten you on activities to brighten your days… even more than the summer sun already has!
July 30 SunFest in Inglewood – a street festival in the heart of Inglewood celebrating community and culture, with activities for all ages, including live music, shopping, face painting, and street performers.
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August 19 – 21 Cochrane Fair – escape the city by bringing the family to the Cochrane Ag Society Grounds for a country fair. Experience the equestrian events, great food, a midway, and fun for the whole family!
September 3,4 X Fest – go to Fort Calgary to enjoy a summer weekend checking out Calgary's alternative music scene featuring amazing artists, such as Vance Joy, The Lumineers and The Arkells (just to name a few…).
September 4 Calgary Pride Parade – gather family and friends to join the fun at Calgary's most colourful parade celebrating the city's vibrant and diverse LGBTQ community!
Saturday Mornings Cochrane Farmers Market – experience the best locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more between 9:30am and 1:30pm at the Historic Cochrane Ranche Site.
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Commit Performances of the Week: Week 13
By Kevin Shroat November 14, 2016 11:41 am Follow	@KevinShroat
By Kevin Shroat | November 14, 2016 11:41 am	Follow @KevinShroat
One word is key for both recruits and Clemson players; that one word is playoff.
Clemson commits have been taking the playoffs by storm so far for their respective teams, and even after a Tigers' loss, Deshaun Watson and Co. still have a path to the College Football Playoff.
So which recruits helped their teams advance in the playoffs this week?
Cornerback commit A.J. Terrell played both ways once again on Friday night, helping Westlake (Atl.) squeak by Etowah 24-23. Terrell netted three receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown, as well as carried the ball five times for 25 yards and another score. He did injure his knee during the game. The extent of the injury is currently unknown, but assuming that it's not serious Terrell should battle for playing time immediately next year.
Running back commit Cordarrian Richardson finally made his way back on to the list with a career performance on Friday night. He helped Trezevant (Tenn.) to a big 64-30 win, rushing for 286 yards on 14 carries and three touchdowns. Although Tavien Feaster, C.J. Fuller and Adam Choice are in line to share the workload next year, don't be surprised if Richardson wiggles his way into the rotation and gets some goal-line touches with his big 6-foot, 240 pound frame.
Chase Brice once again led Grayson (Ga.) to another big 56-7 win over Mountain View. He completed 14-of-18 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown. Brice is used to being surrounded by top talent, and that won't change when he arrives in Death Valley next year. While there are several quarterbacks competing for the starting job next year, Brice could make a name for himself next summer if his performance carries over from high school.
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Review - The Pursuit of Perfect
How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life
by Tal Ben-Shahar
McGraw-Hill, 2009
Review by Ben Saunders, Ph.D.
Sep 22nd 2009 (Volume 13, Issue 39)
Many of us are unhappy because of pressure, both social and self-imposed, to be perfect. Unfortunately, this merely leads to frustration and unhappiness, since perfection is impossible and any shortcoming feels like a catastrophic failure. The way to a happier existence is to accept the limitations of our humanity and not to set ourselves impossible objections. The healthy and happy individual is, therefore, not a perfectionist but an 'optimalist,' someone who strives for the best possible but accepts failures as not only inevitable but opportunities to learn and grow. This, at least, is the argument of Harvard-trained psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar and he should know for, as he freely admits, he's something of a perfectionist himself.
The book is dived into three parts. The first four chapters explain the basic theory; the following three chapters apply this to the areas of education, work and love; and finally there are ten brief meditations focused on helping one to make the transition from perfectionist to optimalist (though there are exercises and moments for reflection strewn throughout -- the author recommends that it is a book to work through, rather than read like a novel).
Being broken up in this way makes the text quite readable, even though (or perhaps in part because) it is sometimes a bit repetitive. A sprinkling of the author's personal experiences, bon mots from the likes of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Abraham Lincoln, and appeals to authority (both psychologists and philosophers) helps to maintain the interest. (I have to say that not all of the author's interpretations of philosophers, particularly Plato and Aristotle, struck me as entirely accurate, but that's not the greatest concern here.)
Ben-Shahar draws a basic contrast between perfectionism (which he uses only to describe a negative or maladaptive trait (p. xx)) and 'optimalism.' The distinction is actually more subtle than he sometimes makes it appear. At times it seems 'black or white' -- the perfectionist fears failure, focuses on their destination rather than their journey, thinks in 'all or nothing' terms, is a fault-finder, overly defensive in response to criticism, inflexible, etc -- and the optimalist the opposite (p. 18). In fact, he acknowledges that these attitudes really lie on a continuum and that most people have a bit of both in their make up (pp. 7, 227). Although he often speaks as if the problem with the perfectionist is setting unrealizable targets, the real contrast between the two attitudes seems to be not the content of their goals but how they go about pursuing them (p. 8). The perfectionist expects, or at least hopes for, a straightforward shortcut to his or her destination, while the optimalist is willing to accept -- and learn from -- setbacks along the way.
This actually raises a number of interesting questions about the theory. While Ben-Shahar is open about his own perfectionist elements, and seemingly thinks that his experience can serve as an example to help others overcome such destructive tendencies, presumably it's possible to approach this process itself in the wrong (perfectionist) way. If the perfectionist realizes that her perfectionism is a barrier to her own success and happiness, then she might aspire to become an optimalist -- yet if she wants to be the 'perfect optimalist,' and seeks a shortcut to this destination, then she has not in fact overcome her perfectionism at all. Sadly, these more complex and interesting issues are not really dealt with, since the book is intended for a wider audience. Perhaps, however, they explain why Ben-Shahar remarks that genuine acceptance cannot be merely instrumental or conditional (p. 44).
Since the purpose of the book is practical, rather than theoretical, it is perhaps on the second section -- Applications -- that it should be judged. The prescriptions here seem sensible and to follow from the theory. For example, on love, Ben-Shahar observes that we're never going to find the 'perfect' partner, like in the movies, and constantly expecting such is only going to lead to disappointment. Instead we have to accept our partner's flaws and take the rough with the smooth, which can lead to a stronger relationship with more positive than negative.
My only cavil would be that good advice is purchased at the cost of triviality -- invoking Aristotle's doctrine of the mean, Ben-Shahar frequently tells us to do something, but not too much. In fairness though, it's unrealistic to expect genuine practical wisdom from a book -- and the message throughout is very much that we need to find our own way through life and learn from our own mistakes (I'm surprised that there is no reference to J. S. Mill's ideal of 'experiments in living' here -- he comes up only in a discussion of sexual equality).
The third part of the book simply consists of reflections and exercises designed to help one change. There are moments of insight here -- for example, we find it hardest to change those negative aspects of our personality that we actually value under a different description, e.g. we find it hard to give up our rigidity because we associate it with the virtue of consistency (pp. 169-70). Nonetheless, for the most part I didn't find this section too interesting.
Although I've been somewhat critical in my comments, as a self-help book much of this struck true. I certainly recognize perfectionist traits in myself and many of those that I know. It's easy to see how this causes problems like writer's block, because one thinks that whatever one writes must be perfect and consequently regards anything one does write as not good enough. This book may not be perfect, but that is its message: nothing is, but often it is good enough. This is one that I think we should take to heart and it is a book that I would recommend for anyone battling their own perfectionism and seeking genuine acceptance, success and happiness.
© 2009 Ben Saunders
Dr Ben Saunders, Departmental Lecturer in Philosophy, Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.


On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. The United States lost ships and men, including Grayslake resident Herbert Jacobson. On Wednesday, November 14 at 7 PM, Robert Smyth will tell the story of Bert Jacobson: Fireman Third Class.


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The key difference between a residential and commercial foreclosure in Florida lies in the appointment of a receiver. In the event that the owner of the business is not reporting all profits earned or has otherwise limited the company's value, the lender can request that the court name a receiver to take over. This individual would be responsible for overseeing the property and even managing profits until it is sold, stripping that responsibility from the business owner.
When a company falls behind on payments of any kind, swift action is needed to ensure assets are not put at risk. One option to consider is bankruptcy, which may offer the opportunity to discharge some of those debts. Most companies in this situation opt to file Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is an option best suited for business owners that are interested in closing the business, as it involves liquidating assets to satisfy debts. For those who wish to protect those assets and continue operating their business, Chapter 11 is a better alternative. This would require the business to restructure its debt obligations. Ultimately, determining whether bankruptcy is a solution worth exploring will require the guidance of a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney, like those at Kelley & Fulton.
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Rady Children's, SD County Team Up To Expand COVID-19 Testing For Children, Caregivers
By Shalina Chatlani / Science and Technology Reporter
Contributors: Roland Lizarondo / Video Journalist
Published May 27, 2020 at 1:20 PM PDT
Matt Hoffman
Coronavirus testing at the San Diego county lab, Feb. 28, 2020.
San Diego county officials announced Wednesday that they have partnered with Rady Children's Hospital to expand COVID-19 testing to the region's children and their caregivers. Rady Children's Hospital will test up to 2,000 children and their families daily for COVID-19 over the next six months.
The partnership is part of the county's efforts to ramp up testing as San Diego businesses and outdoor areas continue to open up. Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten said there is not as much data on how COVID-19 manifests in children as with adults.
The partnership will help the county collect data on more children and adults, especially those who may not be showing symptoms.
VIDEO: Rady Children's Hospital, SD County Team Up To Expand COVID Testing For Children, Caregivers
"The prevalence of asymptomatic COVID-19 infection and the duration of presymptomatic infection in children are not well understood as asymptomatic individuals are not routinely tested. And that's one thing we will see that is different with this partnership," Wooten said.
"So we test the child, we test the family, and we are testing health care providers. This is a uniquely innovative partnership," Wooten said.
Around 6% of county positive cases are below the age of 19. But often a lot of other cases are asymptomatic and go unrecorded. Wooten listed some studies out of China, including one that showed that 13% of pediatric cases were asymptomatic.
Rady chief operating officer Nick Holmes said the hospital system provides services at more than 20 sites across the county.
"We will initially begin testing all our Rady children satellite clinics as well as specialty clinics and affiliated primary care offices during their existing appointments. The intent is to test every patient we see, not just high-risk patients," Holmes said.
Testing will be offered as an option to children and parents with every appointment and at affiliated urgent care facilities.
The collaborative will also be testing patients in the population that includes the county's California Children's Services and those served by the San Diego Regional Center.
Listen to this story by Shalina Chatlani.
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Shalina Chatlani covered science and technology; her beat included issues ranging from alternative energy to STEM education. Before coming to KPBS, Shalina was a fellow for Nashville Public Radio, covering environmental and education news. While there, she focused on bringing diverse voices to the air and finding stories on issues of diversity and equity. Shalina also created and co-hosted her own weekly show on higher education and social justice for community radio station WPFW in Washington, DC. She also served as associate editor for a business to business online publication called Education Dive. She was also a contributing reporter for the English-speaking online newspaper, The Rio Times, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Shalina earned an undergraduate degree in science, technology and international affairs from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Her master's degree is in science communication, also from Georgetown.
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A Pop-Up Exhibition of Blenko Glass at Cassina
August 2, 2012 2 comments Article 20th c. design, Decorative Arts Calendar, Glass, On the Market
The 2nd floor of Cassina's SoHo boutique with Blenko glass
Lining the window of the Cassina boutique in SoHo is a vast collection of multicolored vases. At first glance you would think that these vases, all in different shapes, sizes, and colors are part of the shop's attempt to spruce things up but in fact this is a selling exhibition of mid-twentieth century Blenko Glass organized by Damon Crain, the leading expert on historic period Blenko glass (1947-1974).
In 1921, William Blenko founded a sheet glass company in Milton, West Virgina called Eureka Glass Company (later renamed to Blenko Glass). Blenko was quiet successful and provided sheet glass to St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City and the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool. However with the start of the Great Depression, Blenko had to shift gears as there was little or no demand for stained glass windows and the company decide to pursue tableware as a means of survival. This proved to be a smart business move for Blenko and in 1936 the company produced became the exclusive manufacturer for Colonial Williamsburg's glass reproductions. From 1937- 1942, Blenko benefitted from the expertise of Carl Erickson, a Swedish glassblower who brought with him to the company a Swedish design sensability. After World War II, which halted any major developments, Blenko hired its first artist director Winslow Anderson, in 1947. Blenko's reputation soared, as Crain puts it, "Blenko was to Modernism what Tiffany was to Art Nouveau".
Trio of Plum colored Joel Myers designs for the Blenko Glass Co.
USA, Mid 20th Century
It is the work of the "Blenko Four" or the company's four main design directors, Winslow Anderson, Wayne Husted, Joel Myers, and John Nickerson, that the selling-exhibition features.
The work of these four artists is very different, with each one bringing something entirely unique to Blenko. To quote Crain, "a Henry Moore and Russel Wright-like sensibility in the work of Blenko's first designer Winslow Anderson (1947-53); the influence of Paul Klee and Le Corbusier in the work of Blenko's second designer, Wayne Husted (1953-63); the kinship of Blenko's third designer, Joel Myers (1964-71), with Richard Diebenkorn's sense of color and Eero Saarinen's mod organic forms, and John Nickerson's (1971-74) space-age Louis Kahn-like sensibilities." Each of these direstors was as graduate of Alfred University, the only school in the United States located within the "ceramics corridor", a region in New York State the focuses on the ceramics and glass industry and therefore has a very strong ceramics program.
A group of 'indent series' vases by Winslow Anderson for Blenko
I was immediately struck by the brilliant solid colors, unusual shapes, and the large size of the vases. These three unmistakable characteristics distinguish Blenko glass from any other glass manufacturer.
Trio of scupltural decanter by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass.
All of these pieces are as beautiful as they are functional. They were intended to be used and were marketed for the "middle-class luxury" as Crain puts it. Today the pieces range in price from $770 for a single vase to $6,945 for a grouping.
A trio of important Charisma designs by John Nickerson for Blenko
I was lucky enough to get a tour of the exhibition from Crain himself. Should you miss it, Crain's office is around the corner and where he will gladly educate his guests by appointment. The exhibition can also be viewed on line at http://www.cultureobject.com/ and http://www.cultureobject.1stdibs.com
The Blenko Glass Company is still around although they don't make them like they used to!
Visit: Cassina, 151 Wooster Street through August 5th.
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This is fascinating. Sounds like a wonderful investment that discerning collectors, or collectors in first bloom, can enjoy daily as well as impressing everyone with their excellent taste and shrewd investment decisions.


Our 3rd Graders saw the snake below, a Dekay's Brown Snake (below, right), on our Nature Trail on Wednesday this week. This pencil sized snake is harmless, but is often confused with the venomous Copperhead (below, left). Snakes ARE a reality in the summertime in GA, and while it is important for us to keep safe, snakes are a very important and valuable part of the ecosystem, the web of life. Most snake bites occur on peoples hands as they try to remove or investigate a snake.


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New Indian High Commissioner to UK has his task cut out
New Indian High Commissioner to UK
London, Oct 1 (UiTV/IANS) – It's been a week since India's new High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, has been in office. Perhaps not since P.C. Alexander took up this position in 1985, has a head of India's diplomatic mission in Britain faced as challenging a circumstance vis-a-vis the Indian origin community in this country.
An Indian High Commissioner's task in the UK is broadly divided into three responsibilities — improving relations with the host government; ensuring efficient consular services, including the issuance of passports and visas since this is significantly revenue generating; and managing the two million-odd Indian origin community.
Doraiswami, 53, is one of the youngest Indian High Commissioners ever to be sent to Britain. In the past 25 years, career diplomats selected for this post have come either just after retirement or for a final term before doing so.
Salman Haidar, Ronen Sen, Kamlesh Sharma and Ranjan Mathai fell into the former category. Nareshwar Dayal, Shiv Mukerjee, Nalin Surie, Jaimini Bhagwati, Yash Sinha, Ruchi Ghanashyam and Gaitri Kumar belonged to the latter.
Doraiswami to his credit almost unprecedentedly hit the ground running. After landing in London, he went directly to statues of Indian icons in the British capital. He tweeted, "started this new journey of service to #India with a personal moment before #Mahatma Gandhi and #BabaSahebAmbedkar."
He followed this with a visit to a gurdwara, not to mention an outsourced centre in Hounslow in west London dealing with consular services.
He also promptly attended to the host government, meeting senior officials in the defence ministry, the home office and the foreign office. A limited free trade agreement (FTA) is on the cards between the two nations, with a mutually declared target of concluding negotiations on this by Diwali.
After his discussions with the permanent secretary in the UK's Ministry of Defence, David Williams, Doraiswami tweeted that he had a "rich exchange" on "imp issues of Defence & Security", which he added "is an important pillar of India UK Roadmap 2030". Whitehall is hopeful of enhancing its armaments exports to India.
Following his talks with the permanent secretary in the Home Office, Matthew Rycroft, the High Commissioner said "here's to progress together on migration, mobility, homeland security".
This was interpreted in diplomatic parlance as "work in progress". Emigration to Britain has been a ticklish issue between the two sides since the 1960s.
Finally, Doraiswami exchanged views with the permanent secretary in the Foreign Office, Philip Barton, formerly British High Commissioner to India.
There is a considerable gulf in political perceptions on international matters between New Delhi and London, including a very different analysis of the Ukraine situation by the two. There was a subtle admission of this in Doraiswami's tweet: "Excited to start a new innings with team @FCDOGovUK and @HCI_London to realise the full potential of a (sic) India-UK ties."
More to the point, the UK's even-handedness towards India and Pakistan has historically not been appreciated by South Block, with the present BJP government being particularly sensitive to the British policy.
But where the fresh incumbent confronts a challenge is in uniting a divided Indian origin community in Britain. The primarily three stands of overseas Indians in the UK are Sikhs from Punjab, Gujarati Hindus from East Africa and Muslims from various parts of India and East Africa.
In the more than half-a-century the Hindus and Muslims – both principally Gujaratis and migrants who fled persecution in East Africa – have lived in Leicester, they have generally demonstrated a fair amount of amity and friendship with each other, given their shared experiences. They are also about 50:50 in terms of their respective populations.
Before Doraiswami set foot in Britain for his tour of duty, a statement issued by the Indian High Commission on the recent Hindu-Muslim violence in Leicester was seen as being biased in favour of Hindus.
It said: "We strongly condemn the violence perpetrated against the Indian community in Leicester and vandalisation of premises and symbols of Hindu religion."
This completely ignored what Hindu extremists had done towards Indian Muslims in terms of provocation and strong arm tactics.
One prominent Indian Muslim organisation in England on condition of anonymity expressed concern about what they called "unbecoming favouritism".
The Sikh dominated Indian Overseas Congress, which is the oldest of the UK oufits connected with any political party in India, abstained from making a comment.
However, Sikhs in Birmigham joined hands with Muslims to turn hostile against Hindus after the Leicester incidents. As it is, at least 20 per cent of Sikhs, according to a census, are estimated to be inclined towards an independent Khalistan carved out of India.
In effect, Doraiswami has his task cut out to bring Indian origin Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims in the UK on to the same page. He has, though, started on a correct note with an early visit to a gurdwara.
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Observations from the Blackhawks' 3-2 shootout loss
By Chris Hine
Chicago Tribune |
In a bruising affair typical of a Blues-Blackhawks matchup, the two evenly-matched teams played to a draw through 60 minutes and a 3-on-3 overtime before the Blues won 3-2 in the sixth round of a shootout. The Blackhawks and Stars are now tied atop the Central Division standings with 88 points with the Blues one point behind at 87. All three have played 68 games. Here are some notes from the loss.
Hawks and Hawks fans might leave games like Wednesday's with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the Hawks did get a point on the road against a division rival, on the other hand, they didn't get the two points when they took a lead into the third period.
The Hawks fell behind 2-1 on two power-play goals from the Blues (David Backes first, Troy Brouwer second) before Artemi Panarin tied the game with 1 minute, 17 seconds remaining when the Hawks had an empty net.
Probably nobody summed up the optimistic/pessimistic slant on the night better than coach Joel Quenneville.
"We're disappointed we gave up the lead," Quenneville said. "But when you score with the goalie out, you're pretty happy on the road. It was a great hockey game, both teams had their chances late -- shootout, overtime -- I mean it was back-and-forth, game was on the line there throughout."
Quenneville, however, wasn't happy with how the Hawks gave up their two goals and how the Hawks' penalty kill performed.
"I didn't like it at all tonight," Quenneville said. "I didn't like the two penalties we took at the end, too."
Shootout part two
Wednesday marked just the second time the Hawks had a game end in a shootout. The Hawks won the previous one in December against the Sabres. Wednesday's lasted six rounds. The shooters for the Hawks were Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Andrew Ladd, Artem Anisimov, Artemi Panarin and Teuvo Teravainen. Anisimov and Panarin were the only two who scored.
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The Blues led in total shot attempts 70-59 and 47-34 during 5-on-5 play. The second line of Artemi Panarin, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews led the Hawks in Corsi plus-minus during even strength play. The Blues led in high-danger scoring chances 9-5 during even strength play, but it was 12-12 when factoring in man-advantages.
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Check in with your dentist as soon as you can. Your gums, together with the other soft tissues in your body, are made even softer by pregnancy hormones. You may notice some bleeding when you brush. Even so, keeping your teeth clean is key to preventing more serious problems. Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft toothbrush, and use a toothpaste suitable for tender gums if they're bothering you (your dentist can advise). Frequent sugary foods, drinks and snacks may increase problems. Some women develop gum infections during pregnancy, and these will need treating as soon as possible.
Always let your dentist know you are pregnant – that way you won't be given X-rays or mercury fillings which are not recommended during pregnancy.
Some pregnant women are prone to cystitis, a bacterial infection in the bladder which needs medical treatment – you'll usually know have it because there is a burning sensation when you urinate. You can help avoid cystitis by 'flushing out' any bacteria in your bladder with plenty of clear fluids. You could also try cranberry juice, which helps prevent the bacteria that cause the infection taking hold.


Due to a variety of factors, all camp members will be wearing appropriate hazmat / infectious disease safety apparel when interacting with the general public.
At he direction of the camp's Dancing Nero Radiologist, Ex Ray, the Pathogen Tracker's team will be wearing appropriate hazmat / infectious disease garment when interacting with the people of the playa in 2019.
The trend to integrate hazmat apparel into the mainstream consciousness came to the fashion forefront at Margiela's Fall 2018 runway show during Paris Fashion Week.
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As a volunteer bike mechanic at Bike Workshop Bristol you will be working within a growing social enterprise project. This is the third Bike Workshop Social Enterprise that Julian House, a charity for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, has developed to support its Service Users into Meaningful Occupation. Donated used bikes are rebuilt and refurbished in the Workshop and servicing and repair of customers' bikes is also undertaken.
Volunteers wishing to apply for this role must be practical, with a good knowledge of how bikes work. Preferably, you will also have some engineering or mechanical experience. Tasks that volunteers will be expected to undertake include bike strip down, sorting and cleaning frames/parts and eventually full bike refurbishment. The role provides the opportunity for the development of bike mechanic skills and can also include Customer Service experience.
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In doing this job you will have a key role within our organisation as we rely on the support of our volunteers.
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Hôtel Lantin's history
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In 1652, Étienne Lantin (1610-1681), baron at the Chambre Régionale des comptes (Regional Court of Audit), inherited the plot of land in the rue des Bons Enfants from his father. The first document noting its construction dates from 1663. The narrowness of the site did not allow any building between the courtyard and the garden. Perhaps to make up for this shortcoming, the anonymous architect designed a monumental staircase, enhanced by a dome decorated with stucco that has become the architectural focal point of the building.
The particularly sober front elevation brings out the simplicity of the pattern of pink stones. It is punctuated by a line of evenly spaced windows, arranged around an imposing carriage entrance in the Classical style. The decoration is limited to alternating broken and arched pediments, supported by classically inspired corbels.
The hôtel passed through a number of different hands. In 1829, it was bought by Jean-Hugues Magnin, the grandfather of the collectors, who handed it on to his son Joseph (1824-1910) and his wife Pauline Belloncle. Their two children, Maurice and Jeanne, lived there as children, before moving to Paris when their father was summoned there to take on important political responsibilities during the fall of the Second Empire. They both created the collection and installed it in the family home in Dijon. Maurice Magnin bequeathed it to the State after his death in 1939.
One major change, but carried out with respect for the unity of the whole, was the addition in 1851 of an upper storey, in Louis XV style, to the stables situated at the end of the courtyard. When the idea for a museum was first mooted, the renovation work to transform the former staff quarters into galleries was entrusted to Auguste Perret, architect of the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, who worked there from 1930 to 1931. He installed zenithal lighting in the former courtyard, and attempted to blend the new material of reinforced concrete with the mansion's classical architecture.


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Juan Mayorga
Princess of Asturias Award for Literature 2022
One rainy afternoon, my daughter Raquel, who was then very young, approached her brother and sister, Miguel and Beatriz, who were drawing on a blank sheet of paper.
- What are you doing?
- Letters.
- All of them?
That was a huge discovery for Raquel, who didn't know how to read, although she did know that letters were used for writing and she couldn't imagine that there wasn't an infinite number of them and even less that there were so few of them. She had already heard many words, and it turned out that all of them could be made with that handful of tracings. That is why she looked at the blank sheet of paper in fascination, as if it were a magical place.
And the truth is that, if we really think about it, it will never cease seeming magical to us that letters, those few scratchings, those few sounds, are capable of doing so much. That they can give us so much happiness and do us so much harm. That they can threaten a person or make them fall in love, unite a people or divide them, declare a war or stop it. And that they even come together to form those sentences that only children are capable of, such as "I lived in a castle in my mother's tummy." or "Why do the clouds collide with the mountains every day?"
Children still know that there is a link between letters, play and miracles. Which takes me back to an earlier afternoon when Beatriz, who then had not yet learned to write, was, however, doing so for a long time and with a profound sense of seriousness on another blank sheet of paper that she later showed Miguel, asking him:
- What have I written?
If my wish here today is to explain my intimate, passionate relationship to letters, I have to evoke a house, that of my own childhood, in which we read aloud. And then, without further ado, I must talk about my discovery of the stage, which appeared to me a no less magical place than that marked-up sheet of paper to little Raquel. No matter its size, the stage was also an infinite space. The world could fit on a stage. We all could fit on a stage.
That's what I immediately understood when I went to the theatre for the first time, thanks to my secondary school's Language and Literature teacher making us go. A poem about the mystery of time, which is life's great mystery, Doña Rosita the Spinster, by Federico García Lorca, was the first play that this astonished boy attended. Then he went to others, without anyone making him do so. Among these, the one whose leading character maintains that all life is a dream, which the boy harkened to and the adult still heeds as if the actor who played the part were personally expressing it in his ear.
I remember with gratitude each one of the plays that I saw and heard in my adolescence and the emotion I felt when heading off to the theatres. I had found in them a place where I was respected – and there is nothing more attractive to a teenager than to feel respected. The greatest form of respect is to expect something good from the other, and I was heading to where they expected me to dare to listen, to think, to remember, to imagine.
Shortly after, I started writing for those places, theatres, and I think I've always done so bearing in mind that teenager who found in them a place of respect. I have always written, however, for people from whom I expect a lot: audiences who accompany me with their thoughts, their memories, their imagination.
You audiences are always beside me, from the first word I put down on the blank sheet of paper… even before the first word. What makes an author write for the theatre, what distinguishes such a singular form of writing, is the will to gather together. We authors gather together letters in the hope that one day some actors will gather around them and then open up their gathering to the town.
Of all the expressions in the beautiful jargon of the theatre, my favourite is "company". A friend whose passion is the history of words told me that "company" originally denoted "those who share bread". Those of us who write plays do so, of course, to share with others. To share a time, a space, a desire to examine life and, when there is one around, a loaf of bread.
For this reason, because theatre is company, there are so many others who today receive this award together with me and offer their thanks to those who have granted it to us. I collect this Award for Literature –for Letters– not only together with my wife, the mother of my children and owner of my names, but also with the actresses, directors, set designers, costume designers, lighting designers, musicians, stagehands, make-up artists, producers, translators and so many other colleagues who, in complicity with you, have breathed life into my letters, my words, on a stage.
Right now, we find ourselves on a beautiful, venerable stage. How many characters must have trodden these boards before us?
Among them, Doña Rosita, who lived her whole life waiting. And that creature that would wake up sometimes in a palace treated like a prince and other times in a cave chained like a beast and eventually did not know how to separate wakefulness and sleep.
Neither does the character that I present to you today –for whom on this occasion I could not find another player willing to play him–, neither does he feel sure he is not dreaming. After being welcomed by such friendly people as one usually only finds in fairy tales, he now shares the stage with people admired and respected for their weighty endeavours. Joining in their company would already constitute –dreaming or not– a major award.
Perhaps I will remember all this as a dream when, tomorrow, I seek out letters on a blank sheet of paper; letters which, if I make an effort and am lucky, one night some actors will maybe want to pronounce before an audience on a stage on which the entire world might fit. And perhaps they, actors and audience, know better than me what I will have put down on the page.
Tomorrow I will seek out those letters. Today, in this beautiful theatre in beautiful Asturias, I will only say a few more. Just three words.
My heartfelt thanks.
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Child #2 has none of his mother's aversion to rodents. It was love at first sight.
He plucked his furry brown (rat without a tail) out of the cage, held it up and proclaimed it Ninjy. "Because, you know mom, he's brown like a a Ninja."
Child #1 immediately told him Ninjas wear black but Child #2 remained unmoved, the hamster would be Ninjy.
"Let's put him back in the cage so we can talk about the ground rules," I said.
"Here, you can hold him mom," said Child #2 presenting me with a fat squirming rodent.
"No, no, back in the cage," I demurred. Both kids looked at me suspiciously. I could see ideas forming in their brains.
The ground rules were simple.
1. Ninjy needs to be in his plastic hamster ball, cage or in the kid's hands at all times.
2. Child #2 is responsible for cleaning the cage and feeding Ninjy.
3. Don't let Ninjy bounce down the stairs in his plastic hamster ball.
We are now a week into life with Ninjy.
The highlights include me being chased through the house by two children shrieking, "Baby Ninjy just wants a kiss!"
It has become altogether ordinary to have a hamster running around the kitchen (encased in his plastic ball) while I make breakfast.
Child #1 sings rock-a-bye-Ninjy on a regular basis before depositing him in the Beyblade stadium. It, not surprisingly, didn't take him long to figure out how to scale the 8 inch plastic walls which is a contributing factor to his being lost three times.
The last time was yesterday. He was missing for thirty minutes accompanied by dire warnings about Ninjy's obsession with our air vents from me and lots of tearful remorse from my children.
Child #2 has classified the sound of Ninjy running on his hamster wheel at night as "noise that lets me know I'm not alone in my bedroom." It also lets everyone else know they're not alone in the house.
At this point I still haven't held Ninjy. But just this morning I brought him a hamster treat and held it out on the palm of my hand. He rodented over to the door of his cage and I was brave enough to let him eat the treat out of my hand.
Who knows, maybe by next week I'll have worked up the nerve to pet the tailess little rat. Maybe by next week it won't be nearly as fun to chase me around the house with hamster in hand.
Labels: Put that hamster back in his cage. Hamsters. Kids. Fun for them. Not for me.
LOL, sounds like a load of fun in your house at the moment! Your kids sound many levels of awesome - I particularly love the idea of them singing Rock-A-Bye Ninjy!
Johanna, you raise the ordinary to extraordinary. Loved it!
Ninjy! Tell your kids that is an awesome name.
You are some supermom. I could not deal with Ninjy puddling the carpet. Or little hands.
I loved this! I had a hamster when I was a kid and this brought back so many memories. My mom probably felt the same way you do now LOL.
Kyra, a little too much fun.
Rachel, yes, that piece of it is sweet.
Joanne, I'm trying to enforce a no carpet rule.
Julie, I had to lock myself in the bathroom yesterday.
Angela, I have a rat phobia! Ninjy is not a rat is becoming my mantra.
LLLLLLMAO! I'm sorry, I shouldn't but the whole thing cracks me up.
Poor you. I should be a sympathetic friend and say, there there, you'll get used to him and be holding the little pooper in no time.
OMG, hysterical. I think he loves you.
"Pet the tailless rat" <---LOL!
Oh man... you are a much braver soul than I! Too funny. I'm so glad you've shared, Johanna!
Johanna, I have just a wee bit of advice for You: the reluctant wrangler of the rat-like critter, known fondly as Ninjy.
Accept your fate. Embrace your fear. Then run like hell from those beautifully determined children of yours! The Squees and Giggles that are released from our mothers when being chased by something squirmy are priceless!
My mother wasn't as accepting as you.. "NOTHING IS ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE THAT LOOKS LIKE A RAT!"
So needless to say she ruled. No pets until our six-week-old lab puppy joined our family when I was ten.
He was DEFINITELY worth waiting for .... I loved that pooch. Sadly, my "little brother" passed 13 years later. I was 23, but i grew up with him. SOOOO sad.
MY love for dogs still remains and as soon as I can sell my condo, I will be getting a couple of pups to grow old with. LOL.
My niece liked all the vermin - gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs. My cats would love if I bought any of these things. They loved when I had fish.


Enjoy the breathtaking coastal views and pass by our sister islets, l'île aux Fouquets, also called l'île au Phare, and l'île aux Aigrettes, on the way to l'île aux Cerfs further up the north-east coast of Mauritius. You will also stop to admire the beautiful Grand River South East Waterfall before you reach l'île aux Cerfs.
By the way, Rudy is not just a great skipper and host, he also has a great eye for photography. Don't hesitate to ask him to take some great souvenir shots for you.
Full day trip from the south-east coast to l'île aux Cerfs in the East.
Adult 120 Euro. per person.
Full day cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs, breakfast (croissants, cakes and sandwiches - chicken, vegetables, ham), Barbecue lunch (lobster, chicken, fish, and salad), Water, soft drinks, and beer throughout the trip and visit l'île aux Cerfs at your leisure.
We took a personal speed boat to the island and was had great fun on the island. Had lunch on a private patch on the beach provided by the cruise people. Our children enjoyed splashing on the clean and clear waters of the sea. Also visited the golf course on the island which had stunning views around. All in all a great ride to the island. Highly recommended.