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Taiwan's Beautiful 'Yi Yi'
A t the end of Edward Yang's "Yi Yi ," an adorable little boy with a deadpan expression stands at his grandmother's coffin during her funeral and reads aloud from a letter he wrote to her after her death. "When I grow up," says the boy, known affectionately as Yang-Yang, "I want to tell people things they don't know, show them stuff they haven't seen." That's what Mr. Yang manages to do in this lovely, leisurely film about a modern middle-class family in Taipei. Of all the characters in it, Yang-Yang seems closest to the filmmaker's heart. The boy tries to shoot flash pictures of mosquitoes. Mr. Yang's camera captures firefly emotions. Yang-Yang frets about knowing half the truth -- "I can only see what's in front, not behind," he complains -- and tries to help others by photographing the backs of their heads. Mr. Yang, focusing on his subjects' often impassive faces, finds the passion behind their daily lives.
The Chinese title "Yi Yi" translates literally, we are told, as "One-One," or "individually." Family life is portrayed by individuals as young as Yang-Yang and as old as his grandmother. Everyone else falls in between: the boy's older sister, Ting-Ting; their father, NJ, an anxious computer executive; their neurotic mother, Min-Min; her brother A-Di, a comic bumbler; and, chief among those outside the family circle, NJ's long-ago lover, Sherry, who suddenly reappears in his life. Since most of the action takes place in Taipei and Tokyo, and most of the dialogue is in Taiwanese and Mandarin, it may seem odd that Edward Yang, a computer designer himself before he became a director, also gave his film the English title "A One and a Two." Yet that phrase, used by jazz players to set a tempo for their music, tells a lot about Mr. Yang's intentions, and his success.
Music is a make-or-break proposition in "Yi Yi." It was the reason NJ broke up with Sherry; she thought music had no value. It's the bond between NJ and a funny, surprisingly soulful Japanese computer guru who holds the secret, or so NJ thinks, to restoring his company's financial health. And the movie, which was lyrically shot by Yang Weihan, finds its tempo in a string of light, graceful riffs on weighty themes -- guilt, regret, a new chance to relive an old love. A long string, I should note -- "Yi Yi" runs a few minutes under three hours. Is that length justifiable? Not entirely. When Mr. Yang's people wait for an elevator, they really wait for an elevator. Also, the young actress who plays the daughter, Ting-Ting, shows her inexperience with a monotonous performance in a major role. "Yi Yi" is a film that asks you to slow your body clock ever so slightly. Still, I was glad to slow mine.
Even waiting for that elevator has its pleasures. Father and son stand there, elevator finally comes, out walks NJ's old flame, and then they talk, dividing our attention between their awkward, urgent conversation and little Yang-Yang's impatient, charmingly bizarre gestures, squirms and stretches. The unhurried pace yields other rewards. Ting-Ting and her boyfriend discuss movies in a Taipei fast-food joint that features bagels made, according to a sign on the wall, in New York by H&H, the Upper West Side institution on Broadway, just south of Zabar's; yes, it is one world. Yang-Yang plays with plastic toys in the bathtub, pouring water solemnly, intently, as he learns how the physical world works. Min-Min sits at the bedside of her comatose mother, trying to talk to her, wanting to keep her connected with the world of her loved ones, but realizing, to her horror, that she has nothing to say. Edward Yang has a lot to say, and his "Yi Yi" says it beautifully.
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A nother eloquent and elegant foreign-language film about family, "La Buche ," moves much faster, though it throttles back every now and then for borderline pathos. Daniele Thompson's rueful, semi-autobiographical comedy, which she wrote with her son, Christopher Thompson, is candidly an artifice, as well as a showcase for a marvelous cast. The story unfolds -- that is to say, the family comes undone -- in Paris in the glittering days before Christmas. (A "buche de Noel," or Yule log, is a Christmas cake iced to look like a log.) The precipitating event, a sudden death, sends three sisters, their aging parents and various lovers, spouses and friends into spasms of self-reflection or "hostile depression," as one of them calls it, followed by touching sadness, comic confusion and belated but still precious clarity.
Each sister is compelling in her own way: Milla (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a computer whiz with what first seems to be a cyber-heart; Sonia (Emmanuelle Beart), a beautiful, anxious wife possessed by expensive possessions; and the oldest, Louba (Sabine Azema), still beautiful too but wasting herself on a doomed love affair and her job at a Russian restaurant, where she sings and dances like a demented gypsy. Mother Russia produced their womanizing father, Stanislas (Claude Rich), who, at one moment, is rolling up to death's door in a wheelchair. At another he's striding into a café like a venerable movie star, which, to be sure, Claude Rich is. In a film of lively characters, Stanislas takes the cake -- or the Christmas buche -- for theatricality.
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T he pace of DVD releases is quickening, just in time for Christmas, and several of the latest are as good as home video gets: Criterion's new transfer of "Gimme Shelter," the Maysles brothers' documentary of the Rolling Stones on their 1969 U.S. tour; "Toy Story -- The Ultimate Toy Box," a sumptuous set of Pixar's first two computer-animation triumphs, plus hours of extraordinarily rich supplementary material; and, coming out in a couple of weeks, Paramount's impeccable digital version of "The Conversation," Francis Ford Coppola's prescient and now-classic mystery drama about wiretapping and privacy, with fascinating commentaries by the director and the film's editor, Walter Murch.
DVDs are making offbeat films increasingly accessible; that's a special blessing for movie lovers living outside the few metropolitan centers where such films regularly play. Now one national chain, Blockbuster Video, is advertising a new plan that allows you to rent 30 DVDs per month -- though only one each day, with the usual terms of return -- for $19.95. If you think that's a good deal, and it is, I've found a better one online. A company called NetFlix (log on to NetFlix.com ) gives you unlimited rentals for the same monthly fee. You can keep up to three disks out at any time, and keep them as long as you want. As soon as you return one or more, NetFlix promptly sends you, by first-class mail, whichever title or titles you may have entered at the top of your online order queue.
I've been using NetFlix recently, and its performance is pretty much as advertised. Two or three days after I place an order, the DVD turns up in my mailbox, along with a prepaid return mailer. The selection is vast -- 9,000 titles, according to the entertaining and informative Web site--and the disks arrive in good condition. (Minor scratches have little or no impact on the quality of a DVD image.) I can't vouch for consistent availability. A few of my choices, classic films both well-known and obscure, are still out of stock. I'm also slightly skeptical about variety. At least a couple hundred of those 9,000 titles, for example, are cheapo Japanese action videos. But hey, one man's bottom-of-the-line anime is another man's Ingmar Bergman. NetFlix stocks more DVDs, and more interesting ones, than anyone could hope to watch in a cross-eyed lifetime.
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The Blackhawks haven't kicked off the New Year the way they would like, earning just two of a possible six points since facing off against the Washington Capitals at the Winter Classic.
Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville strode to the lectern and faced the same question he has for the past several games.
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How can I discourage strangers who want to touch my belly?
When I'm out in public, whether I'm grocery shopping or waiting in line at the post office, people ask personal questions about my pregnancy and sometimes even put their hand on my belly. How can I tell them to mind their business without being rude?
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I'm a little over 6 months with a big belly and a very active baby, but frankly I don't like for anyone to touch my tummy other than my husband and kids. I will let my mom and mother in law touch too but no more. My stomach is my stomach and if people want to feel baby they can wait until he's born! No need to feel bad for telling people to back off or don't touch. It's your belly and it's your responsibility to protect it.posted 08/13/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
Touch their belly back!!!posted 08/09/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
no one has ever tried to touch my belly that I can think of, except my husband. sometimes i tell him no. i think it's just in how you carry yourself.posted 08/08/2012 by beccalouise1
I also try to place my purse in front of my stomach as a barrier and that sends the message as wellposted 08/01/2012 by Laelsmama1
I have had this happen before and I don't like my tummy being touched or rubbed or anything like that, so I just say something like " I'm sorry but I don't like my tummy being touched it makes me uncomfortable" if they don't understand than thats there problem. Its your body and you have every right to say please dont touch,posted 07/28/2012 by lingling_19
I agree that it is very exciting and many people want to enjoy the excitement with you...but i have encountered random strangers touching my belly and I should have the right to allow them or deny if I feel uncomfortable. It seems very inappropriate to say, "just let them touch you"...it is your body. You can choose. To some women it is private, no different than other private touching they are uninterested in (remember how that baby was made and where it will deliver). It is not an overreaction, it is a choice they are entitled to.posted 07/27/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
I didn't mind when people "touched" my tummy. But I COULD NOT STAND IT when someone did anything extra like rubbed or did tickle-ly fingers across me or big stroke circles!! What the Heck! Do you think I can't feel all of that?!? Whay are you having a grope-fest on me?!? UGH!posted 07/24/2012 by knj913
I've never once had a stranger attempt to touch my pregnant belly with either pregnancy. I think you have to project the attitude that you are not willing to be touched. If anyone ever tried I think I would say "excuse me what are you doing".posted 07/22/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
I've never once had a stranger attempt to touch my pregnant belly with either pregnancy. I think you have to project the attitude that you are not willing to be touched. If anyone ever tried I think I would say "excuse me what are you doing".posted 07/22/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
If they ask you first: 1. Say, "Did you wash your hands first?" 2. Say, "I'm not pregnant....but thanks anyway." 3. No, I'm already very uncomfortable and your rubbing me wouldn't help. If they reach out and rub before you realize what is going on: 1. Rub them back. When they look at you funny, say "I don't appreciate it much either" 2. Remind them that unwanted touching still constitutes sexual harassment. 3. Say, "Slow down! We aren't even to first base yet....I was thinking dinner first!"posted 07/17/2012 by K_sandra317
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I acquired four banana pups last fall when a local RV park was going to rip out all theirs because the plants weren't growing fast enough. While I didn't have personal experience I knew all the pups in the clumps were holding back the parents and offered to remove them. They have been in-ground in a sheltered corner since then and doing well. Problem is, nobody at the park knew what type they were or even when they were planted. The tallest is over 3 ft and putting on new growth like crazy. But I would like to get a good ID on them and don't know at what point I should snap a shot. Anyone mind educating me?
Well, since no one has answered... or can answer... I'll just link a few pics of my biggest one. If someone is able to ID it, cool. If not, at least the post will trickle down and off the page.
The current height of this one is about 2.5-3 ft to the crown, where the leaves attach to the trunk. At the end of winter it was only a foot high, so it's been putting on some decent growth. And according to a soil analysis I took to my local Extension Office, no amendments are needed or recommended. So the deep mulch of grass clippings topped with pine bark seems to be working so far. As one might notice in the pic, a new layer of grass clippings has been added to keep the organic matter up.
A closer look at the trunk in case that helps with ID. I'm guessing the black stuff on the trunk is a type of mold. So far it doesn't seem to be doing any real harm to the plant, so I haven't bothered fighting it aside from pulling off spent leaves which seem to feed it (the mold).
A view of the crown, again, in case it helps with ID purposes.
Not one to just rest on my laurels, I have been learning a little here and there about banana plants in an effort to keep mine healthy. Even moved the above plants to a sunnier location and they have doubled in size this past growing season. Recently, I was watching someone's video on banana care and I heard something for the first time. I have looked this up and it seems to be well known among banana growers, which surprised me a little that it took so long to hear about it.
The topic that was brought up in the video was the difference between Water and Sword pups. After watching the video and reading up other information, I got to thinking of the few pups I have seen on my plants. All four of them so far have had would be considered, I guess, Water pups. Shortly after breaking soil, they start to leaf out with leaves that resemble the parent plant. The only difference, I would say, is that one guy mentioned that Water pups tend to come up about 6" from the parent plant while Sword pups come up near the base. All four of my pups have been at the base.
While I still do not expect an ID on what variety I have, is it safe to assume that if I do not see a Sword pup next growing season that the variety I have is an ornamental and not one for fruit production?
No. Much of the water vs. sword pup discussion is mythology. A well-fertilized (in proper N-P-K ratios) Musa rarely produces water pups. With regard to ID, it requires pictures of the mature plant stalk, leaves, leaf ribs, male and female flowers, and fruit. You'll find an excellent group of banana growing enthusiasts by searching for International Banana Society.
Thanks for the feedback. I thought I had already previously posted that I had learned that it took more info than I had to get an ID, hence my "...do not expect an ID..." comment, but I don't see that imagined post. I will read more about the sword and water pups, not to discount your comment, just to make sure one way or the other. While I use the correct NPK, I admit I do not feed my bananas as heavily or as often as some suggest. I don't do this because I live on a 100ft sandhill. This means I have "extreme" draining soil and nutrients just go through it too quickly and Florida already has a big problem with nutrient leeching into its lakes, rivers and aquifers. So instead I mulch heavily with grass clippings, compost and leaves to feed the plants and improve the soil's structure. I get my soil checked each summer to see what it needs and thus far the only thing needed in the bed with my bananas is a slight boost of magnesium.
I take it from your comment that even if I have ornamentals they will still end up blooming and fruiting? Just the fruit might not be desireable?
Thanks again for your info.
In the genus Musa, there are seedless edible hybrids. Several of the hybrids are naturally occurring and many more have been bred by humans over millennia - the bulk of them in the last 100 years. Some are cooking bananas and some are "dessert" (fresh eating) bananas. To add to the confusion in the U.S., consumers think of the former as "plantains" and the latter bananas. The reality in horticulture is that plantains have a different growth form (phenotype) and there are "edible bananas" that you would always cook and never eat fresh.
There are also seeded species and hybrids of Musa grown for foliage. The seeds are the size of peas, numerous, and nearly as hard as gravel.
There is also another genera of bananas in the taxonomic family of bananas (Musaceae): Ensete. They are grown ornamentally and some can become quite large. The flowers are beautiful, and reports are that the fruit is insipid. There are no native cultures that use the fruit for food.
Wow. More info than I was expecting, but every bit of it welcome. I knew that there had been hybridizing as I have seen some varieties on BBC shows that were grown purely for foliage, but didn't think it was quite so extensive. Thanks again.
Well, a final note on these as far as I am concerned. The owner of the RV park these came from came down from NY for an inspection. My mother, who works in the office, asked if he knew anything about the banana plants, not really expecting him to. He said that he didn't know much about them other than they were purely decorative. When the manager who planted them asked for permission, she was told they couldn't be fruit-bearing because the park owner didn't want to run the risk of liability issues. Armed with that little info, I am going to start watching a local grower for if/when they get some Ice Cream bananas and relegate these to the wormery and compost bin.
It's funny that prior to acquiring these I had no interest in growing bananas, but now I can't get the idea of biting into my own grown bananas out of my head.
Good day Leekle, and good job so far! I commend you on doing so much on your own even without much help. It's great you had the initiative to go and do your on research instead of perching on your hackles as you mention.
As to your banana, I can say with almost 100% certainly that it is assuredly not an ornamental banana. Or at the very least not an ornamental that will not produce edible fruit. I second the recommendation to check out the International Banana Society (free signups) as there is an invaluable amount of knowledge and cultivation advice on the site along with many experienced and helpful growers. But again, it bears the look of a fruiting-type banana so with proper care it should fruit for you in time. It looks as though it maybe be in the Williams/Cavendish family although I'm not sure of the exact variety, maybe a Dwarf Cavendish or Super Dwarf Cavendish.
The mulch is a great idea, and as to fertilization bananas are extremely greedy and hoggish when it comes to feeding. I've had bananas send up roots vertically into horse manure I mulched with, and have read reports of them growing in straight piles of manure. They are very tolerant of "hot" organic manures and respond well to any kind of fertilization. The organic mulches are very good as they also love lots of water (big leaves) but prefer not to be in standing water. Your sandhill with some organic matter and necessary nutrients should be a very good structure for the plants to grow in. If you're concerned about runoff perhaps use slow-release/controlled fertilizer or add to your mulch a stronger organic food source like aged cow/chicken/goat/horse manure? Just some recommendations, your plant is growing well as is so do not feel pressured.
Again, I highly commend you for taking the initiative to go out and find out information on your own along with asking for advice. Most likely the manager was told that they were not fruit-bearing because the informant was only used to the banana being grown in an ornamental fashion, but again I can confirm it is a fruit-bearing banana plant of some fashion.
I will post a photo of one of my Dwarf Cavendish bananas for comparison; as you can see it looks very similar to yours.
Lastly, do not worry about the black spots/markings on your banana stem. They are just a physical expression of the genetics of the plant and not related to any mold or fungi. Some varieties have the black markings and spots (or wine splotching on the leaves or variegation etc etc), some do not. Keeping the dead leaves trimmed and the plant healthy is the best way to avoid any mold and your plant does not appear to have any.
Keep up the good work! (And feed :D),
Oh wow. A restless night of insomnia results in me checking on a post I had 'put to rest' and I find a response.
Unfortunately, since the time of my last post, I have dug up two of the three trees and replaced them with Basjoo's. They would have all been replaced, but the rest of the plants the vendor I got them from looked like they would be a bit pressed in getting established before our 'cold' hit. It turns out I needn't have worried about it as Florida's winter this year has been very, very mild with only two or three days below 40. However, I still have the largest of the three as well as a few other 'decorative' pups placed in other areas of the garden, so given your "almost 100% certainty", I will leave the biggest and the pups to grow and see what happens. At the very least, I now have two known plants to go along with my mystery 'cavendish' ones.
Thank you for the kind words in regards to my pineapple and colocasia. All these plants are in what I call my 'Tropical Bed'. While I am a tad too far north to grow true tropicals, I have them located on the south side of my house and I'm growing several dense shrubs a bit to the left (west) of this bed to create a windbreak for this area and hopefully end up with a more forgiving micro-climate. All the shrubs are still small so I have had to do a little protecting this winter, but in another year or two they should be doing their job.
Unfortunately, I lost one of my pineapples during the summer. It just suddenly took on the appearance of a rotting plant and died, even though it was just a few feet from the other pineapple which was putting on size like crazy. By all appearances, it looked it like it had fruited and therefor it was done, but I never saw a flower. I did try to induce flowering by surrounding it with sliced apples wedges last spring, but it never did. Luckily, pineapples are easily (and tastily) replaced and two more took its place.
The Colocasias in my yard are all in sunken pots. Colocasia esculenta is considered an invasive plant in Florida, so in order to get certified as a Florida-Friendly yard, I 'planted' two three-gallon pots and then nested the Colocasia pots inside of those. This way the colocasias can pup to their hearts content, but all the pups come up within the boundary of the pot, making for a dense stand of floppy leaves that look like they're part of the bed. They're more or less dormant right now due to one of those few below-40 (and almost below-30) nights, otherwise I would take a picture of how nice and full they tend to look. Perhaps if I remember come this summer I will revisit this post and share a pic.
Thank you for your response, Dan, and thanks again for the kind words.


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POST SCRIPTS FROM THE TWO WORLD WARSSubmitted by Fun at Foster on December 18, 2012 - 5:25pm
There are two classic novels in the annals of Fine Literature that allude to the personal, emotional and political angst of an entire generation shortly after the two World Wars. They are Orwell's "1984" and Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises." One directs its attention to the literal and figurative scars and trauma of The Great War in the behaviors of the major characters .The other envisions a bombed out world of totalitarian nihilism in the political constructs of a Bureaucratic Socialism during the aftermath of Nazi Germany. Both deal with the tolls taken from the harshness and horror of mechanized warfare on a grand scale. I will reference one here, and the other later in the month.
THE SUN ALSO RISES: Earnest Hemmingway, 1926
Right out of the gate, Hemingway's first novel, after a life of short story writing, won him the Nobel Prize in Literature. This is a dramatic study of "The Lost Generation," a term coined by Gertrude Stein. The pain that came from an embittered global war left many people with a sense of moral bankruptcy and hopelessness in a world they perceived as having no meaning. It was the time of Sartre and Camus at the height of Existential Nihilism.
The characters are either American or British expatriates living the good life abroad. None of them like staying in the same place for an extended period of time due to an uneasy restlessness and the fact that they devour their stay with heavy drinking and shallow, nonsensical actions (like the running with the bulls at Pamplona). These were the truly ugly, ugly Americans.
The most tragic of the characters are Jake and Brett, who love each other dearly, but can never consummate their love due to a war wound that has left Jake impotent. Her search for love leads her to a bull fighter in Spain, but it, like her other relationships, leaves Brett feeling unfulfilled. Jake understands her plight, but cannot help but feel heartbroken for both of them, when she always returns to be with him. She had been a nurse and lost her husband to the war.
The character Mike had gained his inhuman-like drinking ability from his service in the war. And Cohn, the journalist, is seemingly unaffected by war. The others resent him for not having to deal with his problems by drinking. Yet, he too suffers from pretense, particularly in his love affairs that also go awry, as he makes a fool of himself thinking he has a chance with Brett.
What really strikes me as masterful is Hemingway's ability to go deep inside each of these characters, no matter how shallow they all seem. They come alive out of his pages in the dearth of the personages they really are from the war wounds received. As robust a man as Hemingway was, I find him experimenting with his own sense of personal wonder as to how he would deal with an affliction, like impotence. In the end, he leave us all with an understanding of their common fate, and hints at it from another title about the Spanish Civil War written much later, "For Whom the Bell Tolls."
The title itself is from Ecclesiastes: "The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose". It is a metaphor of the fact that life will prevail no matter what hardships the world offers up. This was the novel that inspired me to become a writer.
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November is Early Literacy Month!Submitted by NoseyNoober on November 2, 2012 - 3:10pm
Ventura County Library and Ventura County First 5 have partnered to help young children obtain their first library card.
During the month of November, any child that is 5 years old or younger, who receives their first Ventura County Library card will also receive a complimentary brightly colored, canvas READ bag to carry home their library books.
Stop in any of our 12 branch locations and join us. This promotion will run through November or until supplies last.
Ray Bradbury film presented at Ventura Library BenefitSubmitted by NoseyNoober on October 30, 2012 - 11:43am
LIVE FOREVER: The Ray Bradbury Odyssey, a film by Michael O'Kelly, is presented by the Ventura Film Society on Sunday Nov. 11, 2012, 4-6pm at the Century 10 Theatre, Downtown Ventura.
Tickets for the special advance, pre-release, benefit screening for San Buenaventura Friends of the Library (SBFOL) and the Ventura Film Society may be purchased at the following outlets: Trufflehound's Fine Chocolates, Palermo, The Refill Shoppe B. on Main, and at the offices of the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau (101 S. California St., Ventura).
Please note! The remaining tickets are $90 "Library Benefit" ticket, which includes: pre-screening discussion, Screening and After-Party at Watermark Restaurant, 6-8pm.
Duffy Hudson brings Albert Einstein to Simi Valley Library!Submitted by NoseyNoober on October 25, 2012 - 11:31am
Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson brings Albert Einstein to life in this unique one man show at Simi Valley Library on Saturday, November 10th at 2pm.
Imagine Albert Einstein as he explains the Theory of Relativity in a fun, exciting way without mathematics or a knowledge of physics required.
This show will excite students and adults alike to look at workings of the universe with new eyes. We hope you find the time to come to see the show!
This event is sponsored by the Simi Valley Friends of the Library
Ojai Library Presents: Mystery is MurderSubmitted by Ojai Scribe on October 23, 2012 - 3:33pm
Mystery is Murder, A Sisters in Crime Author's Panel
Three mystery authors explore the challenges of plotting the perfect crime - then solving it.
You're Invited to the 24th Annual Trivia Challenge!Submitted by Ima Tutor on October 12, 2012 - 10:47am
Trivia lovers: come test your mind! Join us at the 24th Annual Trivia Challenge - a night of fun supporting READ Ventura County Library Adult Literacy Program.
The 24th Annual Trivia Challenge is Thursday, November 15th at 6pm at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 5880 Olivas Park Drive, in Ventura 93003. Only $5 admission for audience members. Come and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a no-host bar and an Opportunity Drawing!
Interested in participating on a team? Please call READ Ventura County Library at (805) 677-7160. This event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Ventura-South.
OneClickdigital (eaudiobooks) - free webinar!Submitted by DatabaseDiva on October 10, 2012 - 7:49am
Did you know Ventura County Library has over 5000 eaudiobooks just waiting for you to download? And, there's no waiting: all titles are ipod compatible and available at all times!
Recorded Books offers free webinars on OneClickdigital's features. The next training webinar is offered:
- Tuesday, November 27 from 3 to 4pm, register HERE
The 1 hour program also includes a complete tour of the service and will show you how to create an account, install the OneClickdigital Media Manager, search for content, manage checkouts, and download and transfer audiobooks to listening devices.
Recorded Books will continue to provide training webinars throughout the year. As new webinars are scheduled, the dates and times will be available here (scroll to the bottom - under "Product Demonstration for Patrons").
This Weekend! Booksale!Submitted by Lady Jane on October 9, 2012 - 10:05am
Come see the great selection of used books presented by the San Buenaventura Friends of the Library at their Weekend Booksale!
The booksale takes place this Saturday, October 13 from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, October 14 from 10am to 2pm.
Please note! The sale is at a new location: the Historic Dudley House located on the corner of Loma Vista and N. Ashwood in Ventura. See you there!


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my av in a jar
I had a sad mini av that has never bloomed. And i have a jar so i put 2 and 2 together (humid place for the plant & a home for the jar) and i got this as you can see its hurting. I got cold water on the leaves one day and they are spotty.
That is way too much dirt.
African violets dont need that much room for their roots.
Also, there is nowhere for the water to drain.
You should take it out of there and put it in a little pot. Then you can set the pot in the jar if you like. Your AV won't mind being in a jar. But, it will make it hard to water it. You dont want to be getting water in the crown as it can lead to crown rot. And of course cold water will spot the leaves.
Laura is right, that is a lot of soil for one small plant - it would make watering (little enough) near impossible, and is not likely to get it to bloom...
When I plant my av's directly into a fish bowl, I dig out a hollow, fill it with perlite, then plant it in there (with a bit of potting mix). Essentially creating a light inorganic 'pot' around the plant... I has worked so far on getting some feeble ones to get sturdier and grow, but I didn't leave them long enough to see if they would bloom.... The easier option is to just fill the bottom of the jar with pebbles and place the av in a pot on top of them.
Also, make sure you don't leave the jar in direct sunlight (seen as that would cook the snail too, you probably already know it :-). )
Soil, not dirt. Sorry, it's a Horticulturist's biggest pet peeve. Like fingernails on a blackboard. Mea culpa.
Chalkboard, not blackboard. It's a unicorn's biggest pet peeve.
There could be unicorns lurking, you never know :-( Dont look at me like that.
What?! I'm trying to help! You just...never mind.
I use 'soil' and 'dirt' interchangeably.
Similar to (not really) how a friend of mine regularly uses the word 'defiantly' in place of 'definitely' and every time she does it, it aggravates me more than the last time.
Hort 101-the very first class the prof. said, "The stuff you plant in is soil. Dirt is the stuff you get on your hand, face and clothes from the soil. If you use the word dirt when you mean soil, you will be excused permanently from this class." And he meant it. So, it was a lesson quickly learned!
I have a friend who has 'ideals' as in "I have an ideal where we can go for dinner." What??? He also has breakfastess in the morning.
I have AVs in jars too, but the plant is in a little pot on top of the jar and the jar is used for wicking.
Even if the mini could get a root ball big enough for that much soil, it would need more space for it's leaves with a root ball that big. I agree with the others there.
AV's love terrarium types of environments. The drainage was really important, you can cut off all blemished leaves- always keep a rosette center (5-6 leaves) add some moss (New Zealand blonde moss around the violet) NZ doesn't rot and can handle moisture. I do terrariums when I'm board! ;)
I love the moss, because when I spritz spray water- no soil ever bounces on the leaves. Violets can get wet- they just need to dry completely before placing in light! And they will burn in full sun.
Michaels has huge glass globes- I do micro minis in them occasionally-and hang a few in my kitchen window. Colored glass bits (from the dollar store) bounce light really beautifully too (sprinkle a few randomly).
With the 'question mark' small screw hooks screwed in the ceiling (by the window) and thin ribbon laced in the metal hook (glass globes).
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That might work to keep the plant alive, but it would be much more likely to flower in a little pot. African violets flower after their roots have filled the pot.
Nonsense. If that were the case, there would be very few AVs flowering in the wild. I have had various AVs planted directly in large terrariums (55 gal and 90 gal) flower profusely and regularly. I assure you, their roots had not by any means "filled the pot".
As Deb mentioned, crown rot is only an issue if you do not have decent air circulation. Leaving the top off the jar -- should the crown get wet -- until the water evaporates would suffice. For that matter, the plant would likely benefit from have the top left off much of the time to promote better air exchange.
Watering "with a spoon" would seem to be rather tedious. Had you not already had the AV planted, I would have suggested going with straight sphagnum moss or even an inorganic, very gritty mixture. With such, a drainage layer is not really necessary unless a person is typically heavy handed with watering.
The silver gray one on the ground. It's gorgeous!
Oh! You meant to the RIGHT of the AV. (The further descriptors helped immensely.)
It is Vriesea espinosae. Got it in trade (along with an number of other plants) from someone years ago. Wish they had sent me more of them. I keep hoping it will pup for me but no luck so far. From what I understand many Vriesea species are extremely stingy in the pupping department.
Paul- perhaps it is true, then, that an AV (an individual plant) flowers best when it has reached the largest size it can, within its specific environment?
An AV which has 'filled the pot with roots' cannot grow much bigger, and so flowers instead. Inside of a terrarium, it can grow to its full size under ideal circumstances, and so might flower beautifully after reaching full size. I have never grown in a terrarium setting, but i do know from experience that when a plant is up-potted it focuses on first roots, then leaves, instead of flowers, until it has filled the new space with roots.
i'm sorry this is an old thread but it's such a good one, I couldn't resist.
Michael my suggestion would be to use a turkey baster to water the av, I think it would be much easier and you can water the bottom of the pot rather than risk the leaves.
I also think that as an experiment this is great... some av's prefer more humidity but I wouldn't close the top since the evaporating water is providing enough humidity for this plant. What I think will happen is the plant will grow much larger and the leaves will moosh themselves against the glass. I think it will look much better in a round bowl like a goldfish bowl.
In that jar i'd put a micro African violet, that would be more visually pleasing, but of course this is your experiment. :)
Paul your terrarium is gorgeous, so gorgeous it should come with a warning label.
The Vriesea espinosae just started my interest in bromeliads. It is beautiful and does well in the same environments as African Violets ... I think you mentioned this before but the terrarium is uncovered? As you said on another thread ... there's a difference between stagnant humid air and fresh humid air....
Debbya i'd also love to see some pictures of your terrariums ... (and I do need to visit the terrarium forums, I know ... :)
Linda that is the very best definition of soil and dirt ... lol....
Some call it dirt, some call it soil
It's the same stuff in which we all toil
The dirt this side of the fence is hoity toity soil
The soil that side of the fence is plain old dirt
Whatever stains your shirt,
Be it soil, as in the detergent adverts
Or dirt that is grime to scrub spic and span
Doesn't matter to me, it doesn't need to scan
As long as whatever it is does rhyme
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1v1 Me Mid First to First Blood Wins? Challenge :o
Hello, I really love playing Mid with Gragas. I'd like to 1v1 people Mid with Gragas and record the results and see how I do. Please post here and I'll invite you to a game :P
Rules: You can pick any mid champ/spells and we'll see how the match goes. It will be in Summoner's Rift, 1v1, and both players go mid. You can roam around a bit (just not all the way to bot/top lanes), and you can go b as necessary. The match is decided by one player getting First Blood, so if they take your mid turret they can just keep pushing but the game is not over until one player gets first blood (or I guess if the nexus gets destroyed, lol). If both players kill each other within 10 seconds it's a draw. If you have a visible ELO I'll try and include it in the results :D
A convenient thing about playing to first blood is that it's often over before 10 mins and if you leave a custom before 10 mins then you don't go to a reconnect screen.
So yeah, taking all opponents! :P
People Played List/Results:
Xeroxable - Arclight Varus - Victory! ~ 8 mins 1502 elo (let me know if u want me to remove this part)
AdmiralAardvark - Full Machine Viktor - Victory! ~ 5 mins 1684 elo
6u3ssWh0 - Graves - Lost ~ 22 mins I did get the inhib though ;o
Enderzone - Wicked Lulu - Victory! ~ 11 mins
OpTioNaL VooDoo - Zed - Victory! ~ 5 mins
Itanx - Pentakill Karthus - Victory! ~ 4 mins
BeastisB - Snow Day Ziggs - Victory! ~ 20 mins
TribalGecko - Guqin Sona - Victory! ~ 3 mins - Lose ~ 11 mins - I got crushed in a best of 3, awesome Sona :)
Pippin254 - Spellthief Lux - Draw! ~ 15 mins - we both died to each others' ignite ticks though technically Pippin beat me 1304 elo
iFCupcake - Justicar Syndra - Victory! ~ 8 mins 1394 elo
AnthroAdryn - Blood Lord Vladimir - Victory! ~ 5 mins Lost Rematch, Final Match 30 minute Draw! A huge pushfest where neither of us could gain an inch :P
Jikkur - Pantheon - Draw! lame double kill at like minute 6 - Dragonslayer Vayne- Victory! ~ 4 mins 1871 elo
AcrobaticApricot - Championship Riven - Victory! ~ 16 mins 1682 elo
Onion The Friend - Mordekaiser - Victory! ~ 6 mins Mad Scientist Singed Victory! ~ 13 mins lvl 27
j j - Arcade Sona - Lose ~ 6 mins - Olaf - Lose ~ 4 mins - Spooky Gangplank Lose ~ 26 mins - Maokai - Lose ~ 7 mins - Underworld Twisted Fate - Victory! ~ 9 mins 1752 elo
AxeFresh - Pharaoh Nidalee - Lose ~ 5 mins Rematch Victory! ~ 8 mins 1367 elo
Doom69Hunter - Jayce - Victory! ~ 6 mins - Anivia - Draw! ~ 6 mins 1584 elo
Truckerchu - Tundra Fizz - Victory! ~ 13 mins 1478 elo
Pekingese1 - Death Blossom Elise - Lose ~ 13 mins - Zed - Lose ~ 16 mins 1953 elo
Demondra - Malzahar - Victory! ~ 6 mins
Xivilai Anaxes - Dragon Knight Mordekaiser - Lose ~ 15 mins
edit wow I have a ton of replies, slowly working my way through all the matches and loving how varied they've been so far :D
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since elo doesn't exist anymore I guess I will record tier/division of people I play against if that is alright with them from now on
Heck, I'll try.
If you seriously want to im up for it. Practice is always good!
EDIT: Hes a pretty good Gragas...
EDIT2: At least get my elo right bruh...
Add me.
1v1 me nob fite me irl fgt do u evn lift?
I'm up for it. You shall learn to fear the Lulu...
awesome, i'm in a game right now i'll try to add and play people in the order they post :D
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I just bought this book ( always follow the elephants ) here in
I just bought this book ( always follow the elephants ) here in Asia, I find it interesting and surprising.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
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How many folks do you see walking around with a bottle of water dutifully drinking their quota for the day? Is it really beneficial for us to drink 8 glasses of water per day as many claim? Not at all says Anahad O'Connor, writer of the NY Times "Really?" column in his fact fulled collection of information about us and our world.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Re the water, "Much of the water we need comes in the form of food and various liquids, like tea, milk, and juice, so there's no need to squeeze a minimum of eight glasses of water into your day if you're already consuming other fluids and eating properly."
No telling how many believe what our mothers told us, which is perhaps information our mothers learned from their mothers. Whether accurate or not information that has been passed around from generation to generation has a tendency to develop a factuality about it, sometimes even when it is absurd to contemporary minds. On the other hand, sometimes those old wives' tales are correct. My Mom was a firm believer in dosing a cough with honey. Turns out it can help.
O'Connor does an excellent job of debunking some myths and giving others scientific credibility. He divides his myths into 18 chapters, everything from "Kitchen First Aid" to "World Health." Some will especially enjoy "Love Medicine: And Other Bedroom Matters."
The title of his book "Always Follow The Elephants"? Remember the dreadful tsunami in 2004 that sprang from the Indian Ocean and killed over 200,000 people? It was a disaster of epic proportions. Yet, there no dead animals. Seems that animals do have a sixth sense when it comes to impending disasters. Elephants "are known to use their trunks and feet - which are highly sensitive - to detect and interpret low frequency seismic signals from other elephants." If you don't happen to have a pet elephant, perhaps some domestic dogs and cats are able to pick up on environmental changes in advance of a storm.
There's something for everyone in "Always Follow The Elephants."
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Go To SleepIt's over.It's done.Go to sleep love, but don't wake up.It won't do you any good.Trust in what I say,I too will be waiting for the day.The day the sun sets and never rises,The permanent sleep.I'm not going to sell you that this,Is all in your head.I see it to.It's not just in your imagination,Watch those shadows in your dreams,Those monsters are real love.So go to sleep.Sleep and don't wake up.I promise it won't do you any good.Don't open your eyes,For the weeping angels to see,They'll steal your dreamsThose beasts will rot your insides.These people are cads,Keep your eyes averted love,You don't need to see them.Just go to sleep.I promise you the worst of it is over,The evil has been done,Rest your head upon my shoulder dear,Just promise me you won't wake up.Don't look at what the world has done,It's already over anyway.The whores and con-men have all died,Now please my love, just shut your eyes.You've been running for far too long,Your gear
SleepComprehension is a very valuable tool to possess. As is stability and of course rationale. But the most valuable weapon in the arsenal of the brain is sheer intelligence. The ability to combine all aforementioned abilities into one force. To be able to see the world in its simplest form in one moment and then in its most complex the next.This is what he possessed. At least, when I knew him he did. It has been such a long time now. He and I would would hardly ever meet face to face, considering we were locked away in our own individual hovels at least six months out of the year, just working. He once told me he did not have walls at all, only black boards. Black boards covered in equations, poetry, stories, simply everything anyone could ever imagine. All I had were walls. White ones. And a small desk to work on. I did not even have a lamp to work by, I had to use candles, all my money went to ink and paper, as well as type writer ribbon.But that is beside the point now is it not? He


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»Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy
Abuelo's, which means "grandfather's" in Spanish is located close to the DFW airport. Famous traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes are prepared here in a gourmet style and are elegantly served in generous portions. Delicious entree choices include a huge platter of mesquite-flavored chicken fajita nachos, the enchilada sampler and the pechuga alcaparrada(split breast of chicken stuffed with mushrooms and monterrey jack cheese). The rich desserts such as flan, capirotada-bread pudding with pecans and raisons, and margarita pie rival those at any other gourmet restaurant.
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The fine singers at the First United Methodist Church of Hurst sponsor this unusual coffeehouse. The facility is smoke-free and alcohol-free, and it serves as an ideal Christian acoustic music venue. While you are there, enjoy drinks in the form of coffee, tea and sodas. Admission varies depending on the production. Proceeds go to Mission Central, an emergency assistance program. Funds also go to support Celebration Shop. Healing through songs is also provided for hospitalized children.
»La Bistro
This wonderful Italian bistro, set in out of the way location on Highway 26, is a great find. The lighting is low and romantic, and the table settings are elegant white with pretty, clear glassware. Decorations at the La Bistro include Italian countryside-influenced pictures. All entrees include spaghetti, soup or salad. House specialties include the filet mignon Madeira with mushrooms and wine sauce, and veal in a brandy sauce with shallots and cream. A wide variety of wines is available by the bottle, including Dom Perignon, along with a full bar. The dessert menu offers excellent tiramisu.
»Jefferson Freedom Cafe
Jefferson Freedom Cafe is more than just a neighborhood cafe, it doubles up as a music venue. This establishment features concerts on third Saturday of each month and offers a mix of budding and popular artists/bands. With a capacity to accommodate 250 patrons, Jefferson Freedom Cafe serves short eats, non-alcoholic drinks and several other refreshments; guests are allowed to carry wine and beer here. For concert schedule and other details, check website.
»J. Christen's Grill and Bar
J. Christen's Grill and Bar is located just a couple of miles south from the Texas Motor Speedway, and its interior is decorated with racing pictures, racing car doors, checkered flags and framed fire suits. The food includes chicken, burgers, catfish, steaks and Tex-Mex dishes. The plump, spicy grilled chicken filet is liberally dusted with spices before being grilled, and the half-pound mushroom and grilled onion cheeseburger is simply superb! Gourmets are delightful including juicy prime filet mignon, complete with grilled onions and mushrooms. Desserts include an excellent lime pie and the chocolate shell dessert stuffed with pound cake, strawberries and whipped cream.
»Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille
This English pub is complete with dark wood paneling, a large wooden bar, and 20 televisions, including the largest screen in Arlington—27 feet. The sports bar atmosphere is casual with memorabilia adorning the walls. Several pool tables keep patrons entertained. The bar offers a variety of beers on tap, and more than 100 varieties of bottled beer. The menu includes traditional American fare, such as burgers, sandwiches, and a variety of fried appetizers.
»Hibachi 97
Owner/chef Tony Fukushima brings his experience from Benihana, Beverly Hills to trendy Arlington. He surely knows how to entertain guests through his cooking. The restaurant is children-friendly and the service is fast. Meals at Hibachi 97 include succulent grilled shrimp appetizer, your choice of meat, soup or salad, rice and grilled vegetables. One must try the tender filet mignon, the sesame chicken or the sirloin steak. Sushi rolls are worth being ordered as a side dish. Desserts include green tea or ogura(red bean) ice cream. Domestic and Japanese beer, sake and Japanese wines are available too.
»FnG Eats
Established in 2012, FnG Eats offers delicious American comfort food. Managed by chef duo, Carlos Arevalo and Bob Stephenson, this restaurant gets its name from their respective sobriquets, Flaco and Gordo. Locally sourced, fresh produce is used to prepare delicious contemporary dishes. Begin your meal with a salad, follow it up with sumptuous Hickory Citrus Chicken Fettuccine, and end it on a sweet note with Citrus Buttermilk Pound Cake. This restaurant does not accept cards, so fill your pockets with ample cash before visiting.
»Sarsaparilla Saloon
Sarsaparilla Saloon is a quaint joint serving the best of sandwiches and sodas in truly Western style. The small eatery has a simple decor with wooden barstools and tables. The delectable made to order sandwiches are made from the freshest of meats and vegetables. You can accompany your sandwiches with chips and soda. Take your pick from the desserts which include delicious Pecan Pie, cheesecakes, shakes, floats, sundaes and hot chocolate fudge.
»Billy Bob's Texas
This cavernous honky-tonk is America's 'Best Country Music Nightclub' according to both the Country Music Association and The Academy of Country Music. It's also one of the largest and most famous. Founded in 1981, Billy Bob's Texas offers enough room for 6,000 people to drink, play pool, play video games or dance to the live country music performed every night. Rodeo enthusiasts will enjoy the indoor arena where cowboys ride bucking bulls every weekend. Friday and Saturday night headliners are often among the biggest names in the industry, including Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Rimes, Hank Williams Jr. and Bob Hope. All have left hand prints, which are displayed in concrete around the club.
»The Grape Escape
Wine bars are rare in Texas, and this one is among the country's best, so visitors to Sundance Square are in for a real treat. Owner Michael Baudouin came up with the idea for this place after living in Paris. More than 80 different vintages are available at Grape Escape, and the inventory changes regularly. Servings are available by the bottle, glass and half glass. Those who wish to increase their wine expertise may order a sampler plate of three, four or five one-ounce servings. Those who want food with their wine can choose from such light fare as cheese, carpaccio and small pizzas.
»Flying Saucer
Offering one of Fort Worth's most spectacular beer gardens, the Flying Saucer is close to the heart of locals owing to its fantastic beer selection. Offering around 100 varieties of bottled beers and 80 brews on tap, it has a label suiting every drinker's taste. The food comes a close second with favorites being the delicious brats. It offers plenty of events, happy hours, quizzes and live music for general entertainment.


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pawpaw clusters
I really like the appearance of the clusters of fruit - gives a tropical look and the feeling of bounty, so I don't thin my fruits as I really should for better fruit size. Clusters can be up to 13 fruit but the most this year in my orchard is 8. I think hand pollination increases the likelihood of high cluster counts.
I think another issue is at hand with young trees. Last year my young 'Shenandoah' set 12 fruit. I thinned down to 6 becaus ethe tree was only a few fet tall. However, this spring, it bloomed, I hand pollinated every day, and no fruit set. A friend of mine had a similar experience with a seedling that fruited for the first time last year.
Anyone else experience alternate bearing on young pawpaw trees?
These are the variety Prolific, not the best for taste, but some ripen very early and not bad if careful to keep clear of the skin when spooning out.I grafted this tree about 6 years ago on a 2 year old rootstock and it's about 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. I'm seeing clusters of 7 pretty commonly among a number of different varieties, but this is the only 8. The fruits in the cluster are smallish, about 4 inches or so. I usually have much higher expectations for my crops than what I actually get, and my pawpaw crop is following that rule, but it will still be my best crop to date.
I wouldn't say that I've seen alternate bearing, but I have seen small pawpaw trees set too much fruit and if this fruit is allowed to mature, it sets the tree back some so that it may not bear again for a while.
Black pawpaws are overripe and have too much off flavor and bitterness for my palate. I try to pick them when just ripe; still they often aren't really so good - I can usually pick up some aftertaste in most of them.Rarely, I've had some excellent ones.