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'Despised' Billionaire David Koch Walks Through Occupy DC Largely Unnoticed
No billionaires are more despised by the Left and their beloved Occupy Wall Street movement than the Koch brothers.
Despite this, according to Clare O'Connor of Forbes, David walked through Saturday's much-publicized Occupy DC protest with hardly any of the attendees giving him a second look:
New York-based David had a front row seat at the conservative Americans for Prosperity Foundation's two-day conference (he's the group's founder and chairman). He provoked riotous applause during 2012 hopeful Herman Cain's keynote address on Friday afternoon: Cain, a one-time AFP employee, called the Kochs his "brothers from another mother"; David responded by fist-pumping and jumping to his feet.
Outside the convention center, as the evening drew in, protesters from various Occupy movements and liberal nonprofits gathered to stand up against David Koch and his brother Charles' influence on the political agenda.
For those that missed it, this protest turned violent when the crowd actually pushed over at least two female guests of the event as they were leaving:
One attendee, 78-year-old Dolores Broderick, was knocked down a flight of stairs and hit her head.
As the atmosphere worsened, I wondered: If a grandmother attending on a $169 ticket couldn't leave without being shoved over and requiring an ambulance, how could the super-rich target of the protesters' ire get out in one piece? David Koch's face was projected on the side of the convention center at the start of the rally. His name was a lyric in a protest song I could hear intermittently over the din of the crowd.
Seemed like Koch was heading into the proverbial lion's den if he dared leave. Well, not really:
Since Saturday, dinner guests have called and emailed to tell me that David Koch left in the most conspicuous manner possible: through the front door. He walked out of the main Mt Vernon St convention center exit, across the park at Mt Vernon Square, and back to his hotel. He went essentially unnoticed. [...]
The fellow guest, who left right behind Koch's group, said the billionaire industrialist seemed to go mostly unrecognized. "Most had no idea who he was, and were busy banging on the windows," he said. [...]
"He walked out the door, through the protesters. It was literally a normal walk. I think some people did recognize him, but those who did weren't sure what to do about it."
So the object of these folks' utmost disaffection walked right through the crowd with most not knowing who he was and those that did having nothing to say.
This should tell you a lot about how this movement is filled with mostly useful idiots that have no idea who, what, or why they're protesting.
Sadly, the same can be said of most of their adoring press.
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These idiots probably
Submitted by ant on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 2:06pm.
These idiots probably wouldn't recognize Karl Marx himself if he walked past. They'd probably just figure him for another person to knock down, "yeah, he's too old to fight back, let's get him!"
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Submitted by Kaleidoscopic God on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 2:22pm.
Do these stupid kids have ANY ounce of common sense or knowledge whatsoever? I truly am embarrassed of my generation.
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The only person they'd recognize
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 3:06pm.
would be Che Guevera, the inventor of the red t-shirt.
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Gotta wonder what would happen at a TEA party event...
Submitted by E.S.Blofeld on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 3:54pm.
...if a certain Barak Obama tried to walk through the crowd.
"Isn't it pretty to think that way?"-EH
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He at least would be recognized
Submitted by Agnostic on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 3:58pm.
and there would be thousands of questions about issues. Technically there would only be about 15-20 questions but they be voiced by many.
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Obama might get an earful,
Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 3:58pm.
But he wouldn't be screamed at or harmed. He would be safer than any of the women staying overnight at the occupy camps.
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short memory?
Submitted by ant on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 4:51pm.
Probably would walk back out unscaythed, like the walk-through of a certain arrogant, yet stupid as hell, Speaker of the House and her intended to provoke over-sized-gavel.
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We'd ask him those important
Submitted by ant on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 4:56pm.
We'd ask him those important questions that affect all Americans and can restore our Nation and economy, like, "What's Michelle really like?" and "What do you think of the charges against Herman Cain?". Ya know, the stuff the media tells us we all need to know.
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In case you weren't paying attention, Blofeld
Submitted by Phryj1 on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 11:51pm.
Every time Tea Partiers have been anywhere near Obama, they've (GASP!) asked him questions. That's it.
Yup. Horrible, violent, ruthless, terroristic seditionists, with their ...questions and ...inquiries! How DARE they!
Progressives seem to be completely averse to facts and logic. Apparently, reality has a conservative bias.
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Submitted by Tjexcite on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 4:52pm.
It is the idea of a the evil rich person not the person themselves. They don't hate a Jew they hate the Jews. The whole collective of Jews not each individual one, one at a time but each one of the collective as a whole.
It also boils down that they have no one fixed target for Alinsky 11. It is the generic faceless rich white man. So when the time comes Soros will have betrayed the revolution and he will also be a target.
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Warren has some interesting movement. His looks constantly change from benign to malicious.
Dress Warren up in the stereotypical fashion cliche of a nerd, father figure, or college professor, and you would never know.
Ah, I guess a lot of people are like that.
Warren didn't look bad here. Let's see how he does against better opponent
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Chicago (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn is calling on Illinois residents to help someone in need this Thanksgiving by giving time or money to a local food bank.
The Chicago Democrat stopped by the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Tuesday to help volunteers prepare meals for families in need.
Feeding Illinois is the association for the state's food banks. The group says there are more than 1.9 million people statewide who don't have access to nutritious food.
According to a release from Quinn's office, Feeding Illinois says its network of 2,000 pantries, shelters and soup kitchens distributed 120 million pounds of food to residents in 2011.
Quinn says "No family should ever go hungry in Illinois."
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Here's the deal…it's just past 7am on a Saturday and I can't sleep, and as much as Saturdays are usually supposed to be reserved for sleeping in, I can't help but lie restless in bed over the flack that people are giving NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Ok so the truth is I could sleep like a baby no matter what's happening to Gary but for whatever reason I just can't keep my eyes shut today, so here we are even though it's too early on a Saturday to get any real lockout updates. The fact is there just won't be that many news bits today so I might as well rant about the fact that people are giving the commissioner a rough ride unjustly.
In an earlier article I wrote over the past week, I wrote informed you that if you want to sign a petition to have Bettman fired, the website Change.org has a few options that may quench your pseudo-activist thirst. However there really is no reason to let the man go as he is doing an absolutely great job and (other than his insistence on growing the game of hockey in the southern United States) has handled his business every step of the way. Don't get my wrong here, I understand this is the man who is partially responsible for three different work stoppages since 1994 (more than any other of the four major sports) but you have to understand that these stoppages are not a result of Bettman, he's just a messenger.
His job really only involves one key task… to relay the thoughts and feelings of the owners, not the players or the fans. See as much as commissioners are suppose to act as liasons between players and owners, the one thing about that is that Bettman's paychecks are signed by the NHL Board of Governors, it isn't as if the player's union chips in any dough in that regard. This means that you kind of sort of have a conflict of interest because as much as public perception dictates that the Commissioner's job is to get hockey back on the ice, in reality his job is moreso to do whatever his bosses tell him to do and you know what? He's doing exactly that!
Now you may sit around and argue that if Gary is not really interested in getting the NHL back on the ice and he can't really be impartial to both sides of the argument in the lockout because he gets paid by the owners then he shouldn't really be employed as commissioner, but every other commissioner in pro sports deals with the same dilemma. Besides, think about it in the context of your own career…have you ever had to do things you didn't want to do just to keep your paycheck coming in and avoid losing what you have worked hard for? I know I've been there.
So if you want to be mad at someone and can't decide which party should get the brunt of your wrath, I recommend going with the owners since they are the ones with the most leverage anytime a professional league isn't playing its scheduled games. Heck, as long as fans keep going to games as a source of entertainment, the owners even have leverage over us because they know we'll come back! Unlike most fans and players, owners know what customers want and they know how to market things to people better than anyone else…that's how they became billionaires and joined an elite group of the richest people in the world.
At the end of the day, we can complain about the lockout as much as we want and sign all the petitions our hearts desire. The fact of the matter is the only leverage we have is to refuse showing up to games, and as much as hockey is not as popular as other sports around the world, there are too many of us fanatics out there who will still show up and part with out money for a good ol' hockey game.
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I'm responding to the editorial of the Perry County News of May 27, 2013, which rightly criticized the Obama Administration for the current Associated Press scandal involving the Department of Justice Secretly intercepting and seizing phone records of that news organization and consideration to charging a news correspondent with a crime.
I agree with Lee Hamilton about Congress except for one thing. He doesn't point out that Congress has passed more than 30 bipartisan jobs bills and sent them to the Senate. So what is the problem? Harry Reid doesn't let the bills be brought to the floor for votes. Why would he be doing this? Because the progressive Democrats, not all Democrats, are trying to show that the Republican Congress can't create job bills so the Democrats can win the Congress back.
This is in response to the Perry County News' June 3 editorial, "We should fear government 'help' for education."
A large part of the editorial addresses school closings in Chicago and the reasons for the closings. One possible reason given was the addition of 50,000 charter school seats during a decade when schools lost 30,000 students. I am not sure whether there is an implication that the school student loss was the charter schools' gain.
As the business agent for Boilermakers Local 374 here in southern Indiana, I represent approximately 500 men and women. These people don't just work here, but they live here as well.
My job as their representative isn't merely to make sure they are being treated fairly on the job, to make sure they are being paid correctly according to the contract and to make sure their work conditions are safe.
My job is to also find them jobs. Not just jobs for now, but also possible jobs for the future.
The staff of Stepping Stones Preschool would like to extend their most sincere gratitude to the following businesses and individuals who helped make our 2012-2013 school year a success, your support is essential to our program.
First we want to thank Father Brian Esarey, Janet and the St. Augustine Parish for sharing their space with us.
Thank you to McDonald's, Subway, Sonic and Arby's for providing meal certificates for our Families Reading with Redgie reading incentive program.
Lincoln Hills Development Corp. North Perry Head Start would like to thank the following people and organizations for their continued support during this school year.
The Cannelton Teachers Association wishes to thank everyone who helped and supported our annual bike-athon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, held April 27.
This year's ride was a great success, raising over $4,600 for the hospital. That is the third highest amount in its 36 years. We know that this would not have been possible without the help and support of many businesses, organizations and individuals.
I've talked to the county attorney twice and he sent an e-mail to the county garage about my request for speed bumps in front of our home on Lorainne Road. We live on a one-lane, crooked, dead-end road, where the speed limit was 30 miles per hour.
When I talked to county garage employee Steve Howell, he informed me they couldn't do speed bumps because it may tear up someone's car. I voiced my concerns of wrecks and excessive speed and that we had small kids in the area and his answer was, "We better keep our kids out of the road."
The Rome Community Center and the Rome Methodist Church want to thank so many people for the wonderful day we had here during the Dogwood Festival in April. Even though the weather was gloomy and misty, people were kind enough to wait in a long line to eat our meal.
We apologize for running out of food, but it is truly very difficult to estimate the correct amount needed, even though we've been doing this for many years.
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Opponents of the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act cheered Wednesday's Web blackout as a turning point in the debate over the two controversial copyright protection bills.
Momentum in the debate over PIPA and SOPA seems to have shifted in favor of opponents in recent days, with several lawmakers voicing new opposition, and the White House appearing to distance itself from the two bills. The Web blackout Wednesday may be remembered as one of the first successful online uprisings in the U.S., but leaders in the U.S. Senate still planned to begin voting on PIPA next Tuesday.
Representative Anna Eshoo, a California Democrat, blacked out her own website to protest the bills. "History is being made by the more than 10,000 websites that have chosen to boycott SOPA by participating in today's blackout," she tweeted.
Representative Darrell Issa, a California Republican and opponent of the two bills, also praised participants in the Web blackout for educating the public about the issue. The Web blackout led to widespread media coverage of the opposition to SOPA and PIPA.
"This unprecedented effort has turned the tide against a backroom lobbying effort by interests that aren't used to being told 'no,'" Issa said in a statement. "I know suspending and changing access to sites was not necessarily an easy decision, but this is a responsible and transparent exercise of freedom of speech."
On Tuesday, Chris Dodd, chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, called the Web protest a "stunt" and a "gimmick."
Many of the concerns about PIPA are "flatly wrong," added Senator Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat and lead sponsor of the bill.
"No one disputes that copyright infringement and counterfeiting on the Internet must be addressed," Leahy said in a statement. "Hiding behind the black box of self-censorship does not resolve the problem that is plaguing American business and hurting American consumers. "
Protesting to protect foreign criminals "is irresponsible, will cost American jobs, and is just wrong," Leahy added.
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Blessings by the beach is located near the beach in Frankfort and close to Frankfort Beach. Additional area points of interest include Point Betsie Lighthouse. Recreational amenities include complimentary bicycles. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The bed & breakfast serves a complimentary continental breakfast in the room...
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Guests planning a romantic trip or seeking adventure in the great outdoors can have it all at our Beulah hotel. The Crystal Mountain Resort is a short drive from our Beulah hotel, and a favorite destination for many guests. Of course, no visit to the region is complete without visiting the Point Betsie Lighthouse. Whether you're searching for the next great...
Overall Rating - Good - 14 reviews
Excellent 10.0
It was very clean and the beds comfortable and everything worked - it was quiet and the staff was very nice. The pool and work out rooms also very nice and well maintained. My nephews loved the pool!
I would have liked more fresh fruit on breakfast bar and lids for the coffee
Good 8.0
People were nice & Helpful. Location is great.
Room itself seemed a bit old/stuffy.We would stay here again. Thought that the room was a bit stuffy vs. other hotels we stayed at on out MI trip.
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Okay 5.0
Location and interiors
The pull on sofa arrangement is not a good idea If you are planning to accommodate 4 person per condominium
Good 8.0
The room was very nice.
Neibors were extremly noise!Overall its a nice place. Thanks
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Good 8.0
I loved the location of Bayshore! It was a little less than a mile walk (15 minutes) to get right downtown where all the shops are!The room we paid for was the standard non-beach front room. We were on the beach level (beach access on our floor) and on the other side of the hotel form the beach, which essentially put us almost underground. I didn't like the feeling of hardly having sunlight in our room. We were there for 2 nights and did not take advantage of the cleaning services...but they were very friendly and gave us some extra towels to use! Overall the hotel met our needs.
Okay 6.0
Location was excellent.
I was charged too much upon check in. Good thing I looked at my receipt before I left to catch the mistake. The continental breakfast was poorly staffed and the person that worked there was very rude.
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When you stay at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, you'll be near ski lifts and convenient to Michigan Legacy Art Park. This ski resort is within the region of Misty Acres Preserve and Benzie Area Historical Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 246 guestrooms. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Pamper yourself with a visit to the sp...
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With a stay at Arcadia House Bed and Breakfast in Arcadia, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Arcadia Area Historical Museum, and close to Grebe Park. This spa bed & breakfast is within the region of Arcadia Bluffs and Misty Acres Preserve. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access...
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Good 8.0
The hotel and staff were nice. It was clean and inviting.
The breakfast is the standard continental breakfast with too many bread products. It would be nice to have some hot eggs or something like it, too.
Good 7.0
Bed and pillows were comfortable.
We stayed in a handicap room which was nice. In the shower there was a bench that folded down but would have liked a shelf to place the shampoo And soap so it wasn't slipping around on the bench.Would have like more of a selection at breakfast. There were a lot of high carb items but not a lot of protein foods.
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Located 7 miles from downtown Traverse City, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa caters to travelers looking to unwind and relax and to those seeking adventure. Our 900-acre property includes 3 golf courses, private beach club, indoor/outdoor tennis, indoor spa, 4 restaurants including out signature restaurant, Aerie, located on the 16th floor of the tower and mor...
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The hotel, room, and grounds were immaculate. The staff was patient and courteous. My partner and I felt that we had chosen the best place to stay in Traverse City.
While the hotel and lake view was wonderful, I was misled by website pictures and descriptions to believe that the hotel was directly on the lake, and that there was gaming inside the resort.The hotel is maybe a mile NE of downtown Traverse City; close enough to drive to the downtown bars and restaurants and far enough to be outside of the local rush hour traffic. The paged shuttle to and from the casino showed in less than ten minutes in each direction. The staff helped us with the city layout and local events; we had no trouble finding activities that fit our interests.
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The staff here are so nice! Really clean everywhere, and loved the convenience of the cafe and 24 hour store.The common areas are very nice. It's pretty and clean. The people are what really made it. They have exceptional customer service skills. I will definitely return.
Excellent 9.0
Clean well situated
Price was exorbitant. $--- for a northern michigan courtyard?ridiculous. Just a supply and demand ripoff.
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Park Place Hotel is in the heart of Traverse City, walking distance from Traverse City Beach and City Opera House. This hotel is within close proximity of Old Town Playhouse and Traverse City Visitor Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 140 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you conne...
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It was right in the middle of downtown, and was an easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go.
It was difficult to find the first time, even with Google directions.It was quite nice, the staff was nice, and the grounds were lovely.
Okay 6.0
The best thing about park place is the location. Right in downtown and walking distance to everything.
Housekeeping staff was the only friendly group, front desk staff was unpleasant, other staff didn't even hold elevator for guests.
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Welcome to the West Bay Beach - a Holiday Inn Resort located in beautiful downtown Traverse City Michigan. West Bay Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort is the only 4 season full service resort located directly on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel features 179 modern and well-appointed guest rooms for your pleasure, and over 7,000 sq ft of meeting spac...
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Good location
Did not include breakfast. Staff took forever getting your food. Food expensive!
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Location and outdoor facilities.
Whirlpool not easily accessible. Hard to get in and out of
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With a stay at Grand Beach Resort Hotel in Traverse City, you'll be on the beach and close to Dennos Museum. This beach hotel is within the vicinity of Traverse City Beach and Old Town Playhouse. Make yourself at home in one of the 97 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, whi...
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Although we didn't have a beach view room (by our choice), this place is still super great and offers you plenty of opportunities/activities to enjoy the beach. Bed was super comfy. Staff was overall pleasant, pool/hot tub area is great AND offers an adults only enjoyment time from 10pm - 11pm. Even guests were super friendly and engaged in warm conversations with us. Would definitely recommend.
Other than the inexperienced guest service receptionist when we checked in (she sent us to the wrong part of the resort but later found out by housekeeping staff that she was new), everything was to our liking.
Excellent 8.3
Location, view, room, accessibility were all very good.
Getting a call from the hotel the day before and asking me to call them and confirm my reservation. Thought that was unnecessary since the room had been prepaid. Additionally, I was in Canada, and incurred international charges to return the hotel's telephone call.
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get to know the lakeshore.. welcome to the Hampton Inn Traverse City. Our Hampton Inn® hotel in Traverse City is in a community that has a long maritime history. Our name, in fact, came from the French-Canadian traders who referred to the five-mile crossing at the mouth of the bay as "La Grande Traverse." Today, visitors to our hotel in Traverse City love th...
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Excellent 9.0
Staff were efficient and helpful. The breakfast bar is a great convenience when traveling.
The room is dark especially in the closet area and there is a draft from under the window. The draft did not affect us since it was summer but could be uncomfortable in the winter.My only concern/complaint is its location on such a busy road that even walking on the sidewalk along side the road seems dangerous. Since it is across from the lake it is especially nice to be able to cross the road but getting to the cross walk is intimidating and a little scary.
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Great comfortable bed.
You can hear a lot of traffic noise early in the morning and it's not a great location to get around from. However, all in all it's not a bad place and a good value for the area.
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Can anyone explain to me how Cooper is better than Warmack. Warmack just seems like a better prospect, that played in a harder conference. He was going up against the best pass rushers and he held his own. To me he just seems like a more NFL ready, safer pick. Hes probably the safest pick in the draft. I never even heard anyone talking about Johnathan Cooper until around the combine really. Thoughts?
Now onto my second point. WHY take a Guard in the top 15??? You can get someone of similar quality rounds later so why waste a valuable pick. Ok Warmack is good, but a guy like Larry Warford would be almost just as good and you can get him an entire round later. It just doesn't seem like the quality of interior lineman drops that much as you go down the rounds. You can get offensive/defensive weapons with those 2 top picks so why take an interior lineman?!? Id really rather address the Guard problem in the 2nd round.


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Having taken a 6am flight out of New York, we arrived at Miami port by 10am. There is nothing to do there so don't get in early! Luckily the port opened at 10:45 and we were the first to get in. Check in was a breeze and we were given a number to wait for our group to board. We actually boarded the vessel around 11:30, and, glass of champagne in hand, we headed for deck 11 for some lunch and a dip in the pool. We then did a deck by deck exploration of the ship stopping on deck 9 to see if we could drop our luggage off in our cabin. Surprise! Cabin was immaculate and fully ready for us, so we were able to unpack and freshen up. Found my cabin steward by walking up & down the hallway, slipped him a $20 and we had towel animals (which they only seem to do for cabins with small children) and a full ice bucket constantly!
The ship itself is in beautiful condition and the decor is fittingly tropical even though it is Hawaiian rather than Caribbean themed. If you didn't know that this ship previously sailed Hawaii, you probably wouldn't even notice. In fact, the lovely flower spray on the bow of the ship is quite eye catching as it sits in the Bahamas seaports.
This is my first experience at Freestyle cruising and while I liked most of the aspects, the scheduling of the activities and shows does make pre-planning necessary if you really want to do everything PLUS eat! Even with all of my organizational tactics, I still ended up missing some of the things I wanted to do including the free cruise raffle: I can only hope that my ticket number wasn't called!
THE STAFF: This is the area where I feel NCL stands head and shoulders above other lines. Generally, you can't expect the same level of service by the staff on 3-4 day cruises that you would see on 7 day or longer journeys; after all, they hardly get to know you before you are off the ship. This, however, was not true on the Sky quite the opposite, in fact! The officers and executives on this ship were hands-on, interacting with passengers constantly. As were the staff you would regularly expect. The casino waiters knew by the end of the first day what I like to drink and took care of me promptly. Even in the restaurants, though I never saw the same server more than once over the weekend, I still got treated as if I was a long time, valued customer. I have gotten so used to deferentially being called "my lady" and "madam" that I am going to start insisting my family uses these terms to address me! (BTW I am 47, not 97 because at that age I expect that EVERYONE on land and at sea should be speaking to me deferentially LOL) I expect this level of service on Regent and Crystal I am overwhelmingly gratified to see it on NCL.
THE FOOD: There is no question that the Sky will ever be known for its food; as in, "You have to book the Sky, the {fill in the blank with buffet, specialty item, etc.} is to die for!" The food choices are quite limited, as are the times food is available, and I ended up eating three hamburgers this weekend! I don't think I've EVER eaten a hamburger on a cruise. The food in the main dining rooms was okay with not too many selections and the quality is probably on par with an Applebees or Tai but if you look at it in relation to what you probably paid for this cruise you would realize you got yourself quite a bargain! I ate in only one specialty (Le Bistro)and the food there was also good (not to die for) but the layout was kind of unnerving and I felt as if we were eating in a train's dining car. If you fancy yourself a gourmand or gastronome you will come back complaining about the food if you look at food as nourishment and cruise for the FUN of it the food will not detract from your experience. Even with the food being only "good", I gained five pounds this weekend!
I am sure there is much more I didn't cover, but I need to take a nap to catch up on all the sleep I missed this weekend. Feel free to email me any questions!


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Usually only available to registered devs through Apple's website as part of its $99/year developer program, videos of Apple's developer sessions from WWDC 2013 have now made it 'unofficially' to YouTube. The sessions were first noticed by Safari and WebKit developer Timothy Hatcher (via MacStories), but it's unlikely Apple is behind the account because of the NDA nature of the content.
Get an in-depth look at what's next in iOS and OS X, and learn how to take your apps to the next level. With over 100 sessions, extensive hands–on labs, and engaging events, you'll connect with Apple engineers and fellow developers for an incredible week of inspiration.
Update: As expected, Apple confirmed to iMore's Rene Ritchie that it did not upload the WWDC videos to YouTube and that the unofficial WWDCVideos channel is in violation of NDA:
@pbur I was informed thusly by Apple.—
Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) July 15, 2013
Apple PR tells me those WWDC videos on YouTube are unauthorized rips. Whoops!—
nilay patel (@reckless) July 15, 2013
(Thanks Robert!)


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French Gothic - Examples
( Originally Published 1921 )
The unique position occupied by cathedrals in the general social and civic life of Mediaeval times, which is nowhere more pronounced than in France, has been described in the chapter on Gothic architecture in Europe (p. 307). It is important here to remember that the original use and intention of these national monuments was so different from their modern function, which has become purely religious and ecclesiastical, that it is impossible for the reader to appreciate their meaning and value without bearing in mind this wider aspect of old French cathedrals at the time of their building, when there were practically no other public meeting-places. French cathedrals, about 150 in number, were erected in the first half of the thirteenth century out of funds provided chiefly by the laity, and as they did not originate as part of monastic establishments they differ considerably from most English cathedrals in purpose and consequently in plan and design (p. 457). The situation and surroundings of the cathedrals of France also form a marked contrast with those of England ; for French cathedrals were a part of the life of the townspeople and jostled their houses shoulder to shoulder, and were not, as they generally were in England, set apart in a secluded close (p. 309). Browning refers to that-
"Grim town,
Furthermore, these national churches, by means of the painted glass of the interior and the statuary of the exterior, served the citizens as an illustrated Bible when few could read, as has been already described under Gothic architecture in Europe (p. 307).
Notre Dame, Paris (A.D. 1163–1235) (pp. 437, 438 A, B, 461 C, E, F), one of the oldest of French Gothic cathedrals, was begun by Bishop Maurice de Sully.' The plan, which either by accident or intention is on a bent axial line, is typical, has wide nave and double aisles, transepts of small projection practically in a line with the aisles, and a notable chevet, the earliest of its kind, with double aisles and surrounding chapels between the buttresses. The choir, transepts, and two bays of the nave were completed in A.D. 1196, while the nave was completed in A.D. 1208 when the west facade was started. The impressive, though sombre interior has a nave arcade with cylindrical columns and Corinthianesque capitals carrying pointed arches and shafts to support the ribs of the lofty sexpartite vaulting. The high triforium was surmounted by an upper triforium with circular windows, which were removed in order to introduce taller clear-story windows, but the circular windows next the crossing were reinstated by Viollet-le-Duc (p. 437 A). The wide-spreading western facade (p. 438 A) is probably the finest and most characteristic in France, and served as a model for many later churches. It has three deeply recessed portals with successive encircling tiers of statued niches, and the central doorway is divided by a pillar with a statue of Christ, while above and across this stretches a band of statues of the kings of France. This is surmounted by a central wheel window of great beauty, 42 ft. in diameter, flanked by high coupled windows, over which again a pierced arcaded screen stretches across the facade in front of the nave roof and connecting the two western towers, which have high pointed louvred openings. It is a facade of distinctly harmonious composition and peculiarly suitable to the flat island site from which it rises alone in its impressiveness, without aid from surroundings and position ; although it has lost some dignity by the removal of the flight of steps which formed a base. The lateral facades are unimposing by reason of the chapels, wedged in between the buttresses (A.D. 1296), which obscure the original design. The east end, however, presents a fairylike appearance with slender flying buttresses and chevet chapels which, with the gabled transepts and delicate soaring fleche, backed by the western towers, form one of the most striking of cathedral groups.
Laon Cathedral (A.D. 1160-1205), a Latin cross in plan, was rebuilt in the early French Gothic style. The nave has an arcade of circular columns with varied Corinthianesque capitals and square abaci to carry pointed arches and shafts to support the ribs of the sexpartite vaulting. The triforium gallery has a high, slightly pointed enclosing arch over two smaller pointed arches resting on a central column ; above this and under the clear-story windows is a second triforium gallery, as at Noyon, thus dividing the nave into four storeys instead of the usual three. The boldly projecting transepts have later two-storeyed chapels, outside the original plan (p. 461 G) . The sanctuary is peculiar in being rectangular as in England, instead of apsidal, due to the influence of an English bishop who held the see in the twelfth century. The great west facade is an architectural masterpiece, with three boldly projecting porches, emphasised by gables and turrets and a central rose window surmounted by blind arcading. Two open traceried towers, square below and octagonal above, form a setting for the so-called miraculous oxen, said to have carted the building stone up the rocky rampart on which stands the great cathedral, which reflects in its style the independent spirit of the citizens. If completed, it would have been a still more striking composition, with two western towers, two towers over each transept, and a central tower—a seven-towered building.
Soissons Cathedral (A.D. 1160-1212), the church of a royal abbey of monks and nuns of high degree, is fully developed Early Gothic, even in the oldest part of the church, viz. the south transept, with apsidal end, clustered columns, narrow pointed arches and shafts which support the vaulting ribs, while the interior is divided into four storeys by the additional triforium.
Le Mans Cathedral is remarkable for an austere nave in the Romanesque style (twelfth century), and for the vast choir (A.D. 1220–54), which is said to be larger than the whole Cathedral of Soissons. It has nave, double aisles, and a notable chevet, with thirteen chapels of unusual projection, of which there is an excellent view from the open space outside the city.
Bourges Cathedral (A.D. 1190–1275) (pp. 441, 460 A), ultra-French in type, is remarkable for the absence of transepts and for shortness in pro-portion to width, and it has a general resemblance in plan to Notre Dame, Paris ; while the nave has triforium, clear-story, and sexpartite vault, 125 ft. high (p. 441 c). The double aisles, in different heights, are unique in France, resembling Milan Cathedral (pp. 501 D, 496 B). The exterior presents an imposing appearance owing to its uniform width, unbroken by transeptal projections, while the west facade, 18o ft. wide, flanked by towers, has five portals approached by a fine flight of steps. The principal portal (p. 441 B) has double semicircular-headed doorways, with deeply recessed jambs and trefoil wall arcading, surmounted by richly canopied niches, and those on the right side still contain statues. A wide-spreading pointed arch spans the whole, in six rings, each filled with saints in canopied niches, and the tympanum has an elaborately sculptured " Last Judgment "—all surmounted by a steep gable enclosing a wheel window and niches. The exterior from the east end reveals a picturesque confusion of innumerable double flying buttresses over the aisles, with pinnacles and other features (p. 441 A) ; while the thirteenth-century stained-glass windows are amongst the finest in France.
Chartres Cathedral (A.D. 1194–1260) (pp. 442, 461 B, 466 A, D, E, G, 460 E), which dominates the town, has an extensive and interesting crypt, a remnant of an earlier church, still used for pilgrimages to the shrine of the Vierge Noire. The plan has a short nave, strongly marked aisled transepts, each crowned with two towers, which, with the two western and two contemplated eastern towers and a central tower, would have made a magnificent pile of nine important towers. The unusual chevet is built above the crypt of the older church, while the spire (A.D. 1506) of the north tower is one of the most beautiful in Europe, and forms a contrast with the earlier one on the south (A.D. 1107). The interior (p. 442 B, c) has a fine nave arcade of circular piers with four shafts, low arcaded triforium surmounted by a clear-story of two-light pointed windows, all crowned with a quadripartite vault, 106 ft. high, in oblong bays—probably the first example in which the square bay was abandoned. The cathedral is remarkable, even in France, for the wonderful thirteenth-century stained glass of its one hundred and thirty windows, and for the profusion of fine sculptured figures in the doorways of the west front and in the triple porches of the north (p. 465 D, E) and south transepts. These famous figures, though somewhat archaic and stiff, are more ambitious than any previous French statuary. The flying buttresses are in three arches one above another, the two lower of which are connected by radiating balusters resembling the spokes of a wheel.
Rheims Cathedral (A.D. 1212–41) (pp. 445, 446) owes its general arrangement to its purpose as the coronation church of the kings of France ; for the nave and aisles of the western arm are broadened out in the eastern arm into a nave and double aisles, so as to include the projecting transepts and thus give space for coronation ceremonies ; while the chevet has a ring of five chapels (p. 445 A, C, G), similar to Westminster Abbey, the design of which was largely inspired by this building (p. 353 D). The western facade, more ornate than that of Notre Dame, Paris, has the usual recessed portals exquisitely carved with some five hundred statues ; the tympana are occupied by rose windows instead of sculpture, and each is framed in by five rings of statues and enclosed by richly ornamented gables, of which the central one contains the group of the Coronation of the Virgin (p. 446). Above the central portal is the magnificent rose window, 40 ft. in diameter, flanked by high traceried openings ; while in the upper stage, instead of the open arcade of Notre Dame, is a band of tabernacled statues of the kings of France, above which rise the two lofty western towers enriched with angle turrets and originally surmounted by spires. The interior (p. 445 B) gives one an impression of vast space, and is grand in the extreme, with its nave arcade of clustered piers (p. 445 J) supporting pointed arches, surmounted by shallow triforium, lofty clear-story (p. 445 D), and fine intersecting vault, 125 ft. above the floor, while in the distance is seen the chevet with its columns. Flying buttresses, over single aisles in the nave (p. 445 E) and over double aisles at the east end (p. 301 E), show how the thrust of the vault is transmitted by arches to piers weighted by pinnacles and statuary. This great cathedral, which was the shrine of religion, the pride of France and a treasure house of art, was long subjected by the German army (A.D. 1914—18) to assault and mutilation unparalleled in the history of any war.
Amiens Cathedral (A.D. 1220—88) (pp. 451 A, 459 B, 461 A, 462 C, H, 465 H), designed by Robert de Luzarches, is generally regarded as the typical French cathedral plan, 450 ft. long and 150 ft. wide internally, with slightly projecting transepts, and a chevet with seven chapels. The side chapels between the buttresses are later additions. The noble interior, which has cylindrical columns with four attached smaller columns, is 140 ft. high to the stone vaulting (p. 301 F). The great glory of this Cathedral—the " Bible of Amiens "—is the wonder of its carved wood-work in the choir stalls, which breaks away from studied lines and soars above like the branches of living trees. Other cathedrals are glorious without in sculptured stone, but Amiens is also lovely within, in carved wood. The western facade is one of the noblest among the wonderful facades in France, and with its serried ranks of statues somewhat resembles Notre Dame and Rheims. The central western doors are separated by one of the noblest of sculptured figures in the world, the " Beau Dieu d'Amiens." The ridge of the external wooden roof is over 200 ft. above the ground. The upper flying buttresses have only one aisle to span (p. 301 D). The tall timber fleche (p. 462 c, H) rises more than 150 ft. above the roof ridge, and forms the crowning feature of this beautiful church.
Bayeux Cathedral (c. A.D. 1150) is remarkable for its twenty-two chapels and immense crypt under the sanctuary, dating from the eighth to the eleventh century.
Noyon Cathedral (A.D. 1157—1228) combines the German triapsal plan and the French chevet, and has a large vaulted triforium.
Coutances Cathedral (A.D. 1254—74) (p. 451 B), on its dominating hill site, is famous for the two western towers and spires, and the beautiful octagonal lantern over the crossing of nave and transepts.
Rouen Cathedral (A.D. 1202—20) (p. 460 c), with its double-storeyed nave arcade and three beautiful towers, Evreux Cathedral (A.D. 1119–1531) (p. 460 B), Troyes Cathedral (A.D. 1214–fifteenth century), grand and wide with five aisles, ancient choir, chevet, and decorated west facade, and Dol Cathedral, a massive pile in the wide-sweeping street, are other interesting cathedrals. S. Urbain, Troyes (A.D. 1262) (p. 462 E), small and exquisite with triple porches ; S. Pierre, Caen (A.D. 1308), with its bold turreted tower, and S. Sauveur, Caen (c. A.D. 1400), with twin naves—both with soaring spires ; and S. Pierre, Lisieux, raised high on its approaching steps, are some among the crowd of wonderful churches which make the church fame of Normandy.
The Sainte Chapelle, Paris (A.D. 1244–47), built by S. Louis, in which the space between the buttresses is occupied by windows, 15 ft. wide and 50 ft. high, is often quoted as a typical Gothic structure. The plan (p. 459 D) was in size similar to that of S. Stephen, Westminster (p. 459 c), which was ruined by fire, and demolished for the rebuilding of Westminster Palace. It has a richly vaulted crypt, and such characteristic French features as the apsidal termination and high stone-vaulted roof.
Beauvais Cathedral (A.D. 1225–1568) (p. 449) was never completed beyond the choir (with chevet) and transepts (p. 449 G), and the site of the proposed nave is partly occupied by the Romanesque church known as the " Basse OEuvre." The roof fell (A.D. 1284), and the choir was reconstructed and strengthened by additional piers (A.D. 1337-47), and in the sixteenth century the transepts were built. There was an open-work spire, 500 ft. high, over the crossing, which collapsed in A.D. 1573, partly because there was no nave to buttress it on the west. The building is of extreme height, 157 ft. 6 ins. to the vault—the loftiest in Europe—and about three and a half times its span. This soaring pile is perhaps the most daring achievement in Gothic architecture, and has been regarded as one of the wonders of Mediaeval France. The structure is held together internally only by a network of iron tie-rods, which suggest that these ambitious builders had attempted more than they could properly achieve, while flying buttresses (p. 449 B, D), in three tiers and of immense thickness, take the vault thrust. The polygonal chevet has seven encircling chapels (p. 449 A, c), and the rich stained-glass windows (p. 449 E) are of the thirteenth, fourteenth, and sixteenth centuries. The south transept facade (p. 449 B), now denuded of statues, is an ornate design in the Flamboyant style, even excelling the western fronts of many cathedrals, and the carved wooden doors are masterpieces of Gothic and Renaissance workmanship.
S. Ouen, Rouen (A.D. 1318–1515) (pp. 460 D, 461 H), of which the choir (A.D. 1318–39) is contemporary with that of Cologne ; S. Maclou, Rouen (A.D. 1432–1500), probably the richest Flamboyant example in France ; S. Jacques, Dieppe (A.D. 1350–1440), and S. Vulfrand, Abbeville (A.D. 1488–1534) are later examples in the north of France, mostly in the Flamboyant style.
Strassburg Cathedral (A.D. 1250–90) (p. 450) has a fine Gothic nave which was added to the Romanesque choir and transepts (A.D. 1179). The beautiful western facade has a recessed portal (p. 450 c), richly carved, as is usual in France, surmounted by an open-work gable and tracery in two planes, above which is a rose window, 42 ft. in diameter, flanked with double traceried windows and two western towers, one of which terminates in an open-work spire, 466 ft. high, erected in A.D. 1439. The north door-way (p. 450 D) has a crown of triple gables, and pierced parapets with intersecting mouldings. Like many an English cathedral it is the outcome of four centuries of work, and one generation succeeded another in adding its part to this triumphal expression of devotional art, which now happily again takes its place among the religious monuments of France:
In the south of France there are fewer churches of the Middle Ages, partly because of the number erected in the Romanesque period, and they differ from northern churches in plan and design, owing to the proximity and influence of Roman buildings.
S. Sernin, Toulouse (A.D. 1096) is five-aisled, but the western portion and the storeyed octagonal tower belong to the Gothic period.
Albi Cathedral (A.D. 1282–1512) (pp. 451 C, D, 460 F), a fortress-church, consists of a large impressive vaulted hall (59 ft. wide), which is the widest in France, with an apsidal end, a series of flanking chapels separated by internal buttresses, and an unrivalled fifteenth-century rood screen.
The Church of the Cordeliers, Toulouse (A.D. 1350), partially destroyed in A.D. 1871, was another example of this type, and has some similarity in plan with King's College Chapel, Cambridge (p. 383). Angers Cathedral (twelfth century) and Poitiers Cathedral (A.D. 116o) are other notable churches of this period.
France is rich in many types of secular Gothic buildings. There is a tendency to think that Gothic architecture was confined to churches, but the style of the period was employed for all buildings alike, whether domestic, military, civil, or ecclesiastical, although the purpose naturally influenced the design.
Carcassonne and Aigues Mortes are conspicuous among the fortified towns in the Gothic style. They have inner and outer walls fortified with towers, dating from the thirteenth century, which still give an idea of a Mediaeval fortress-town, entered through fortified gateways jealously guarded by machicolations, drawbridge, and portcullis. -
Avignon, although the moat has been filled up, is still encircled by machicolated walls and towers (p. 452 D). The town contains the imposing castle with its cliff-like walls, which was the headquarters of the popes from A.D. 1307-77. The famous Pont d'Avignon, with its midway chapel (A.D. 1185), was thrown across the river by the Freres Pantiles, or guild of bridge-builders, to connect the town with Villeneuve.
Mont S. Michel, dating from the thirteenth century and much restored by Viollet-le-Duc, was a fortified monastery rather than a town ; but within the circuit of its walls are secular as well as monastic buildings ; while encrusted on the centre rock is the world-famous pile of the monastery in three storeys, with the so-called " Merveille " and the fascinating " Salle de Chevaliers."
Castles were generally built on mounds above rivers to command valleys, and had thick walls and small windows to resist attack, and thus they present a very different appearance from Gothic cathedrals, with their large traceried windows and forests of flying buttresses. Many castles were pulled down or adapted to make more convenient residences in the Renaissance period, and there are many such castles along the historic River Loire.
The Chateau de Pierrefonds (A.D. 1396) (p. 452 c), restored by Violletle-Duc, gives an admirable idea of other castles of this period. It stands on a rocky height above the village, and its cliff-like walls, 20 ft. thick, rise sheer from the ground, and, like the eight massive round towers, are protected with machicolations and battlemented parapets which surround the buildings grouped round an irregular courtyard, while the entrance is guarded by a drawbridge over the moat.
These are few, as there was little municipal life under the feudal system, and in this France differed from Flanders and Italy. Communal business seems to have been carried on in the market-place or even in churches and cloisters.
The Hotel de Ville, Arras, has an open arcade under a large hall lit by pointed traceried windows, and a characteristically steep roof, containing three storeys of dormer windows ; while the giant belfry rises 250 ft. above the ground ; but all is now in ruins from German bombardment.
The Hotel de Ville, Bourges, was distinguished externally by a Flamboyant tower (p. 455 c) ornamented with tracery, crockets, sculptured figures and windows, and internally the chimney-piece is unusually fine, even for this period (p. 455 F).
The Hotel de Ville, Dreux (A.D. 1537), retains the resemblance to a square donjon with pyramidal roof, and the Hotel de Ville, Compiegne (fifteenth century), is another beautiful example of civic architecture, with mullioned windows, traceried parapet, and central tower, which has also been subjected to German bombardment.
These were originally the great halls in which kings and nobles dispensed justice to their vassals, while ecclesiastical courts dealt with matrimonial cases and laws of inheritance ; but towns with charters eventually obtained their own magistrates. The Palais de Justice, Rouen (A.D. 1493–1508) (pp. 455 B, 456 B), is an exceedingly rich specimen of French municipal architecture and is eloquent of the importance of this old city of the Norman kings. The magnificent hall (135 ft. by 57 ft.), rivalling the Guildhall, London, in size, occupies one side of the building, and has a fine pointed timber roof ; while from the centre of the group rises the tower with traceried windows. The late Gothic facades are crowned with a steep roof and dormer windows—all rather over-restored in A.D. 1876.
The " Maisons Dieu " were attached to monasteries or provided in cities for the treatment of the sick, and for distribution of alms to travellers and pilgrims. The Hospital, Beaune (A.D. 1443), still in use, has a spacious hall with beds along the walls. There are old timber galleries round a courtyard for open-air treatment, thus forecasting modern sanatoria. The gabled roofs, in coloured tiles, have dormer windows with barge-boards and tall finials, while a stair-turret in the angle of the court completes the quaint setting of this quiet enclosed space.
On the introduction of gunpowder, and with the development of the new social order in the fifteenth century, country houses took the place of fortified castles, though they were still called " chateaux." The Chateau d'O, Mortree (p. 455 A), and the Chateau de Chateaudun (rebuilt A.D. 1441) are both stately mansions rather than castles. The Chateau de Blois (east wing) (A.D. 1498–1515) is notable for its fine gateway with double entrance to the court, around which later buildings were added (p. 631). The Gothic spiral staircase of Louis XII (p. 455 E) was undoubtedly the model for the marvellous staircase of Francis I of the early Renaissance period (p. 631). The Chateau de Josselin, Brittany (p. 456 A), although dating from the twelfth century, was rebuilt in the early sixteenth century, and with its circular towers, ogee door-heads, mullioned windows, traceried parapet, and steep roof with dormer windows, forms a picturesque group typical of so many others scattered throughout France.
The " maisons nobles " began to rise in the fifteenth century when French nobles ceased to be merely feudal lords in fortified castles, and erected houses, known to this day as " hotels," planned, as in the country, round a court and with an elaborate facade to the street. The House of Jacques Coeur, Bourges (A.D. 1443) (p. 452 A), is undoubtedly the finest Mediaeval town residence in France. It was built by a merchant prince, partly on the town ramparts, round a central court and has seven turret stairs. The Hotel du Bourgtheroulde, Rouen (A.D. 1475) well exemplifies this type of town house, with its enclosed court surrounded by facades somewhat resembling the Palais de Justice in the same city. The English Embassy, Dijon (fifteenth century), was one of the great town houses of this period. The central court contains an angle turret stair with newel branching into a richly carved head ; while the street facade has some fine figures carved in wood. The Hotel de Cluny, Paris (A.D. 1485) —now a museum—retains its Mediaeval character almost intact, and is a fine specimen of late Gothic. The Chapel (p. 455 H), as seen from the court behind the museum, stands above an arcade which supports on its central pier an oriel window of pleasing proportions with Flamboyant tracery, crockets, and finials.
Smaller domestic buildings still exist as in Cluny, where doors and windows are of the later Romanesque type ; while in S. Lo (p. 455 J), Lisieux, Caen (p. 455 D), Chartres, Beauvais (p. 455 G), and Rouen there are timber houses with carved barge-boards and overhanging storeys to give more room, due to the confined space within the town walls ; but a large number have succumbed to the ravages of time and fire.
Market halls, fortified farm houses, and great timber barns all reveal the development of country life in Old France.


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The Whiteville NC newspaper has reported that Chester McGlockton passed away this morning as result of a massive heart attack.
Chester McGlockton was at home with his family in Calif. when he woke up short of breath then apparently suffered a massive heart attack.
@nrlth 22 minutes ago
Chester McGlockton, the former WHS football star and All-Pro defensive lineman, has died of a sudden illness.
@nrlth about 1 hour ago
McGlockton was one of the all-time great defensive linemen to play at Clemson and was serving as a defensive assistant at Stanford.


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You've probably all read it, Stephen Hawking recently changed his mind about the nature of black holes, with many news outlets reporting that the astrophysicist said that black holes do not exist. But this isn't true, and that's not what he said at all.
For those interested, you can check out Stephen Hawking's paper on the subject right here.


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Ranuccio Bianchi Bandinelli's seminal article on the "Arte plebea" (1967) voiced the requirement that classical archaeology be pursued in a new way, as a critical discipline with an explicit historical orientation. In Germany this desideratum was substantiated and gained currency mainly thanks to the work of Paul Zanker. Since then the analysis of the relationship between form, content, and the social locus of ancient works of art defines broad sectors of classical archaeology. The ten papers collected here, which were delivered on the occasion of Zanker's 70th birthday, illustrate several perspectives of this field of research; they devote particular attention to the imagery of Pompeii, but also to ancient Greek art as well as Roman provincial art. In this way they underscore the ongoing relevance of the issues related to the arte plebea and to similar formal phenomena, also across times. Using the questions formulated since 1967 and the 1970s as a starting point, these selected case studies manage to disclose further perspectives of research for classical archaeology understood as a form of socially oriented art history.
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LAKE MEAD, Nev. -- Thousands of people are expected to go to Lake Mead this weekend, to cool off and relax.
While there will be lots of fun on the water, the National Park Service rangers and Nevada Department of Wildlife game wardens will be on the lookout for any swimmers or boaters breaking the law.
The biggest message from lake officials is that everyone wear a life jacket, especially children. They advise that even if a child knows how to swim, he or she should wear a life jacket while on the water.
Children under the age of 13 years old must wear life jackets at all times while on the lake. Parents that fail to do so face a hefty fine.
Game wardens and park rangers will also be on the look out for people boating while drunk.
"We'll do a sobriety check. We'll run it through that whole protocol, and if they are over the legal limit, (they are) going to jail," state game warden Paul Hearne said.
The legal limit for boaters is 0.08, which is the same as for motorists.
Another message from park rangers and game wardens is that people look before leaping. Many people jump or dive off the cliffs and rocks around lake without realizing the dangers just under the surface.
Officials emphasize people investigate the area where they are jumping or diving before leaping.
The number of fatalities on the lake has gone down over in the past few years, but the goal is always zero fatalities, game warden Hearne said.
For more information on the Lake Mead Recreation Area, including boating regulations, fees and maps, go to www.nps.gov/lake.


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Faneuil Hall
'Those who cannot bear free speech had best go home,' said Wendell Phillips. 'Faneuil Hall is no place for slavish hearts.
'Those who cannot bear free speech had best go home,' said Wendell Phillips. 'Faneuil Hall is no place for slavish hearts.
'One if by land, Two if by sea…' Everyone knows the line from Longfellow's poem, Paul Revere's Ride. It was here, on the night of April 18, 1775, that the sexton hung two lanterns from the steeple, as a signal that the British would march on Lexington and Concord via the sea route. Also called Christ Church, this 1723 place of worship is Boston's oldest church.
Boston's most cherished landmark? Site of Boston's greatest dramas and worst defeats? To many Bostonians, it's not Bunker Hill or the Tea Party ship, but tiny old Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox Built in 1912, Fenway Park is one of the last survivors of the old-style baseball parks. Only Wrigley Field in Chicago rivals its legendary status.
Beacon Hill was never the exclusive domain of blue-blood Brahmins. In the 19th century, freed African Americans settled on the back side of the hill.
After years of anticipation and restoration, the Tea Party Ships are moored at the reconstructed Griffin's Wharf, alongside a shiny new museum dedicated to the revolution's most catalytic event.
The Boston Common has served many purposes over the years, including as a campground for British troops during the Revolutionary War and as green grass for cattle grazing until 1830.
Dating to 1660, this atmospheric atoll is crammed with historic headstones, many with evocative (and creepy) carvings. This is the final resting place of all your favorite revolutionary heroes including Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock and James Otis.
'No tax on tea!' That was the decision on December 16, 1773, when 5000 angry colonists gathered here to protest British taxes, leading to the Boston Tea Party. The graceful meeting house is still a gathering place for discussion, although there's less rabble-rousing now.
'Her sides are made of iron!' So cried a crewman as he watched a shot bounce off the thick oak hull of the USS Constitution during the War of 1812. This bit of irony earned the legendary ship her nickname. Indeed, she won no less than three battles during that war, and she never went down in a battle.
Nobody can say that Bostonians are not passionate about their sports teams.
With the growth of the locavore movement, there has been a push for a daily farmers market that would give shoppers access to fresh locally grown produce. As it is envisioned, the Boston Public Market will offer seasonal produce, fresh seafood, meats and poultry from local farms, artisan cheeses and dairy products, maple syrup and other sweets.
The MBTA operates bus routes within the city. These can be difficult to figure out for the short-term visitor, but schedules are posted on its website and at some bus stops along the routes. The standard bus fare is $1.50, or $1.25 with a Charlie Card.
'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!' came the order from Colonel Prescott to revolutionary troops on June 17, 1775. Considering the ill-preparedness of the revolutionary soldiers, the bloody battle that followed resulted in a surprising number of British casualties. Ultimately, however, the Redcoats prevailed (an oft-overlooked fact).
This educational playground has more than 600 interactive exhibits. Favorites include the world's largest lightning-bolt generator, a full-scale space capsule, a world population meter and a virtual fish tank. The amazing array of exhibits and presentations explores computers, technology, complex systems, algae, maps, models, dinosaurs and birds.
Dating to 1848, Forest Hills is a gorgeous, green cemetery that is filled with art and whimsy. It is still an active burial ground, but it also plays the role of open-air museum.
Directly in front of the Old State House, encircled by cobblestones, the Boston Massacre site marks the spot where the first blood was shed for the American independence movement. On March 5, 1770, an angry mob of colonists swarmed the British soldiers guarding the State House. Sam Adams, John Hancock and about 40 other protesters hurled snowballs, rocks and insults.


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It has been just a few days, but now that John Skelton has been named the starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals, fans want to know what goes into the decision. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt, after addressing the media on Friday about his decision, also was on the radio with Dan Bickley and Mike Jurecki. He said a lot of the same things that he said in his Friday press conference, but a couple of things were perhaps clarified.
The interview was transcribed in full here.
Once again, Whiz did not go into details about his decision, again saying that "ultimately, the bottom line is you've got to go with the player that you feel gives you the best chance to win right now." And they believe that Skelton is that guy.
As for the possibility playing Kevin Kolb in some packages, much like how other players are subbed in and out, Whiz did not say no. He didn't say it would happen.
"To answer your question about the changeup as part of an offense, if it gives us a chance to win, to put pressure on an opponent, we absolutely would consider it. It's not something that you'd always want to go to, but once again, it worked for us in the way we did it back in 2007."
It doesn't sound like he really has that in mind unless SKelton is ineffective. He doesn't close the door on the idea, but, to me, sounded lukewarm.
On Skelton's accuracy:
"I think that John's made progress with that ... as far as his footwork and how he moves in the pocket. I think that he's improving with that. You may not see the results when you're looking at a game or only at one practice, but when you look at it over the course of time, you do see improvement. ... Your right, he's missed some throws, and those are the things that we've got to be able to get him better at, and he's been working at it. I think more of it is about his decision process than it is the actual mechanics. When he knows what he's looking at and is sure about his read, he's accurate with his throws."
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Hells Angels leader's hearing delayed
$1 MILLION BAIL: Friends, family put up money, but defense must show it's legal.
Defense attorneys are trying to get Christie out of Ventura County
Jail, where he has been in custody for about six weeks.
His bail is set at $1 million.
He was indicted in February with 27 other people on numerous charges, including a conspiracy to sell drugs to children.
Family and friends have put up the necessary amount of money to bail Christie out, but the defense must show the money wasn't feloniously obtained.
Prosecutors are challenging the notion that the money is legal.
Tuesday's proceedings included two hours of closed testimony from Christie's daughter, Moriya, a Ventura attorney.
She chose to have Superior Court Judge Barry Klopfer close the courtroom so her financial information would not be made public, which is her right under the law.
Christie's mother, Georgia, took the stand in open court and told the judge she has a $10,000 check ready to help free her son.
When defense attorney Anthony Brooklier asked her how she knew Christie, she responded tearfully, "I am his proud mother."
She then described how she opened a savings account in 1978 and deposited $20,000 into it.
Since then, she has taken some money out of it, but hasn't deposited any more, she said.
That's where the $10,000 comes from.
Deputy District Attorney Mark Pachowicz tried to establish that George Christie gave his mother this money -- possibly from criminal activity -- and the same money is now being used to bail him out.
But Brooklier objected each time the prosecutor tried to take that tack, and Klopfer agreed.
The hearing will continue Monday inCourtroom 24. If Klopfer rules the money is legitimate, Christie could be freed later that day.
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SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X Chest 34 (36, 40, 44) inches [86.5 (91.5, 101.5, 111.5) cm]
Length 17½ (18½, 19½, 20½) inches [44.5 (47, 49.5, 52)
cm] Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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13 sts + 28 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in garter stitch (knit every
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Measure gauge with piece unstretched.
Shape Armhole
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Shape Neck Next Row Dec 1 stitch at beg of next row (for neck edge) then every 10th row 10 times, AT SAME TIME, when piece measures same as back, work armhole and shoulder shaping as for back.LEFT FRONTWork as for right front, reversing shaping.
Shape Cap
Bind off 4 (5, 5, 5) stitches at beg next 14 (2, 4, 6) rows then 0 (4, 4, 4) stitches beg next 0 (12, 10, 8) rows. Bind off remaining 12 (14, 16, 18) stitches.FINISHINGJoin shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew bound-off edge of collar around neckline, easing to fit. Crochet Button LoopWith right side facing and crochet hook, join 2 strands of MC held together at right front neck edge. Make a chain long enough to wrap around button. Join with slip stitch in first chain to form a loop for buttonhole and fasten off. Sew on button to correspond to buttonhole.
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An East Texas middle school student is schooling the competition when it comes to both short and long-distance running. It's a gift that her parents say just comes natural. Now, she's days away from competing in her biggest race yet. Twelve-year-old Emilee Lewis was born a runner. It only took a local 5k to learn that."I got first in it and then we did some more of them, and I kept getting first and my parents noticed that, 'She's a good runner and she needs to do more of these,'" explains Emilee. More of those races helped Emilee earn a lot of medals. At this year's district cross country competition, Emilee was the fastest girl at the meet. She finished her race with a better time than any high school varsity female runner."She's kind of freaky. She's good a short races. She's good at long races.You know how cute she looks sitting over there? When she runs, that's not the same face. She's all business," says her Bullard Coach Chris Pawlak.Saturday Emilee is competing against 250 eleven and twelve-year-olds in the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship."I'm just really nervous and I want to do good. I don't want to do bad, and I just want to make my family happy," says Emilee.However, long before Emilee found joy in running, she was struggling in school. She was diagnosed with dyslexia and auditory processing challenges, but her running has helped her conquer the classroom."We just saw her confidence start building because she had something she was good at. School has always been a struggle and so this is where she builds her confidence," explains Emilee's mom, Sherrie Lewis.Emilee has built her confidence and her grades. Now she's hoping to build a future through the sport."All I can say is, God gave her this gift and she just has an incredible talent and we're going to see where she goes with it," says Sherrie.Emilee's Junior Olympic Championship Race is this Saturday in San Antonio. She says someday she'd like to compete in the Olympics. Copyright 2013 KLTV. All rights reserved.
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A special group of women will stand in front of Sam's in Myrtle Beach Saturday morning collecting gifts to send to soldiers overseas.
Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina will be collecting items on Oct. 13 in front of Sam's in Myrtle Beach from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and at Walmart in Surfside on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The group will accept any addresses of deployed military personnel at these events as long as they will be deployed through December to avoid returned boxes.
Sponsorship forms for Wreaths Across America will also be available at these events. Wreaths Across America will take place on Dec. 15 at the Florence National Cemetery.
The Blue Star Mothers held a recent event at Beef O'Brady's in Carolina Forest to help support sending Christmas Hero Boxes to soldiers fighting overseas.
The fundraising event at Beef O'Brady's in Carolina Forest was last Thursday evening. Proceeds from this event will help pay the postage for the Christmas Hero Box mailing in December.
Carol Dion, proud Blue Star Army mom, says the Christmas Hero Box mailing is usually the largest mailing the group does all year. Previous postage totals for this mailing have run over $2,000.
The group also needs to buy special holiday items to put in these boxes like Christmas Stockings, candy canes and other holiday candy. Most of what is sent is donated by the public.
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Winston Churchill once said, "The maxim 'nothing but perfection' may be spelled 'paralysis.'" We've probably all met perfectionists in our lives, and know how difficult life can be for them and those around them. Perfectionism is the internalized belief that mistakes cannot be made and that the highest standards of performance in [click to continue…]
What steps can we take to give up a grudge and forgive someone who has hurt, disappointed, or betrayed us?
The following strategy model for learning forgiveness is derived from an amalgam of work by several researchers and my own work as a psychologist:
1. Look deeply into the root of your anger or grudge. Explore the situation honestly without embellishing or rearranging the details. Pay attention to how this anger is holding you back and keeping you hostage in your own day-to-day [click to continue…]
Forgiveness transforms anger and hurt into healing and peace. Forgiveness can help you overcome depression, anxiety, rage as well as personal, and relational conflicts. It is about making the conscious decision to let go of a grudge. Why would anyone want to forgive someone who has wronged her in the past? It is not about letting someone off the hook for a wrongdoing, or forgetting about the past, or [click to continue…]
Have you ever felt so alone that you think no one in the world understands you? Do you find it difficult to share personal information with others?
Believe it or not, there is a link between the willingness to share your story and your mental health. However, more women find self-disclosure challenging than you might think.
Although the media and Hollywood portray some women as 'drama queens' and 'open books', the truth is that many women suffer in [click to continue…]
Years ago, I directed the Stress Management Department at the Pain Unit of Boston's Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. My first mind-blowing exposure to addiction came when a diabetic patient communicated her physician's warning that if she did not stop smoking, she risked having her legs amputated. Several days thereafter she was discharged from the pain unit. Three months later she returned to the hospital, this time with stubs for legs. Still she continued to smoke [click to continue…]
Archives of research reveal that women of all ages and circumstances have feelings of isolation, inadequacy and the fear of sharing their personal stories. It is important to find trustworthy people who will listen without judgment, enhancing our willingness to self-disclose. Ideally, the person you choose to [click to continue…]
Roberta tragically lost her father in a freak accident when she was eighteen years old. Her mother took the reins and controlled Roberta's life by making her stay at home and work for the family business, rather than going off to college as planned. To escape her mother's firm grip, Roberta married at the age of twenty and began her family. Five children later Roberta found herself depressed and lonely, although she loved her family. She neglected [click to continue…]
"We have to recover the art of making ourselves central," said Gloria Steinem addressing more than 6,500 women at the 6th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women earlier this month. The keynote speakers included the renowned Gloria Steinem, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Elizabeth Lesser, Judge Glenda Hatchett, Christy Turlington Burns and Tory Johnson. The focus was on women [click to continue…]
We hear about cutting in the media when celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Princess Diana, and Courtney Love, to name a few, come forward. We may learn of instances of cutting in our communities, but it remains a poorly understood and difficult to treat behavior. Yet cutting is becoming more prevalent in young women.
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When you're feeling under the weather, it's not easy to drag yourself to the gym -- and if you're contagious, you probably shouldn't. Still, there are some simple exercises that could help you feel better.
Watch the video to see Ali Holman demonstrate some techniques to help anyone suffering with the flu.
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Jon Gold has a write up on Lamb sending it (his LOI) in without a lot of fanfare:
Lamb did not need any hysterics for his signing, not after waiting so long to become a Bruin.
"All that stuff is nice, but I don't think it's necessary," said Lamb, who signed at his high school. "I've worked so hard to get here from where I was, I've been waiting for this day. Mater Dei has a really big tradition and I wouldn't have wanted to sign anywhere but there."
If the Bruins can somehow land Barnes, they'll almost certainly end up with the nation's top recruiting class, as they continue to pursue point guard Ray McCallum out of Detroit Country Day and Trey Zeigler out of Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
"We have the potential to make a good run for the national championship with Josh Smith," Lamb said. "I think he's one of the best players in the country, with how big he is and how he can move. If we get one or two more guys, I think we can make a good run as we get older and gel."
Sounds like the kid has a little AA in him.
In terms of Harrison Barnes, despite Gold's breathless speculation here is a suggestion for everyone else here: don't hold your breath. :-) It's not happening. Of course I will be jumping up and down if he decides to come here but I just don't see Barnes coming to Westwood. As I pointed out other day he sounds like a great kid though and I really wish him luck wherever he ends up.
Lastly JS2, hasn't sent in his LOI yet and he might be waiting to do a signing ceremony at Kentwood High in Washington. I have no problem with the kid taking his time and enjoying the process just a bit.
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Of course, you learn long strokes not because they look pretty, but because they work better. When you poke at the ball, your racquet is in the process of decelerating when it meets the ball. This makes it unstable, and the result is an unpredictable racquet angle that can send the ball all over the place.
In addition, short, pokey strokes generally don't produce any topspin, which is the best tool for consistency, and they don't generate any pace. Failing to generate good offense is a great risk in itself, because you prolong points you should have already won. You'll have no offense with pokey strokes.
2. Getting caught in "No Person's Land": When you move inside your baseline to get a ball, you have to either get back behind your baseline or move to the net right away. From inside the area between the baseline and the service line, you can't volley effectively, and any ball that lands behind you won't be playable with a groundstroke. If you're good at the net, move forward whenever you can hit a strong approach shot. If not, learn to backpedal quickly, but still go to net if you don't have time to get all the way back before it's time to hit the next ball. You don't want to get caught retreating when the ball arrives.


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You can try the new Egg White McMuffin at McDonalds for only $1 with this printable coupon. Just enter your name and print it out.
The offer is good at all participating McDonalds locations. We think this sammy looks tasty and certainly is worth $1!
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Epic ride finishing week atop three Strava leaderboards
The Samford student chapter of the ACM organized a ride today leaving from Chelsea High School and climbing up one of my favorite climbs – Double Oak Way. Three brave students and one crazy professor (me) met at 1:00 to complete the ride. We were waiting on one person before the start of the ride, so we found a 30+% gradient grassy downhill to have a little fun on before the start of the real ride. I've told the story of the ride in pictures below. At the bottom of the post, I explain about Strava and my position on the leaderboards after today's rides.
It was definitely cold with the temperature below freezing for the entire ride. Note the min, max, and average temp for the four hour ride.
Samford computer science students John, Adam, and Greg brave the conditions AND the Double Oak Way climb up Double Oak Mountain
Me along with two of my students – John and Adam – on the top of Double Oak Mountain
I finished the week atop three Strava leaderboards – best climber, best commuter, most rides – plus 3rd overall. I climbed over 34,000ft for the week, commuted 214 miles or even more if you count my commute today from church back to my house, plus 14 different rides this week totaling 348 miles
Vestavia/Bluff Park Ice Ride
We have had a record-breaking cold spell here in Alabama and everything is frozen over. Today it was a bit warmer, and tomorrow it may hit 50 so I thought I would take some pictures on my ride today of the once every 20 years icy scenes. Ton of climbing on the ride to get to all the good spots. Check out the map, profile, and photos:
Icy cliff behind Brookwood Mall
The sign should say "Watch out for falling icicles!"
View of Samford from Vestavia Drive
Icicles at the top of Columbiana Rd near the intersection of Shades Crest Rd
Star Lake was completely iced over except for a portion the ducks kept open
Well – not all the ducks – not sure what happened to this poor guy.
Awesome mountain bike ride Shell Lake to Rice Lake
Kristine had errands to run in Rice Lake (about 20 miles away), and we wanted to take the kids ice skating – so we worked it out for me to bike down there on some nice backroads for a good 32 mile ride. It was COLD. The air temps were in the lower teens, but the wind was just unbelievable. I only had Kristine's iphone with me to take these pictures, otherwise I would have taken video of the snow blowing across the road at 20mph. Check out the pics!
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Wind skiing
This was awesome to watch. Unfortunately my batteries died right before this guy took off … literally. He got going very fast and then jumped at least 8 feet in the air with the windsail taking him up and setting him back down. I got a new set of batteries in just in time for him to make it back. How cool!!!
Ice Skating Princesses
|My favorite picture of Analise and Kristine, the ice princesses
Cold roller ridin'
The high temperature today was at midnight this morning. The temperature dropped throughout the day until it was just over 10 degrees by the time I started a two hour ride on the rollers outside on the back porch. By the end of the ride, the temp was down to 3 degrees.
Winter road riding before the big storm
I went for a 52 mile road bike ride today up here in northwestern Wisconsin – figured it would be my only chance before we leave to head home on Tuesday since there is a winter storm being compared to a storm from 1991 that is supposed to hit us tonight, tomorrow, and Christmas day dumping maybe a foot or more of snow. The roads were pretty much clear and dry and the temps hovered in the mid 20s for the whole ride – pretty decent weather for this time of year!


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January 26, 2003
Dougherty County-- The new $8.6 million Robert A. Cross Magnet Middle School is named in memory of one of Dougherty County's champions for education. His wife reflects on how it makes her feel to see her husband's name honored.
"Well its mixed emotions. It makes me sad, and then I'm happy about it and proud to know that his name will be continued in the community," says Mrs. Cross.
The school was established as Highland Fundamental Middle School; Holly Thursby was also principal at the old location. She says the staff actually had to adjust to having much more space in the new building.
Teachers say the students enjoy having a larger learning space. "They appreciate it; they really do. This is kind of like a dream," admits Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Linda Hatcher.
Students who attend the magnet school are chosen by lottery which ensures that children from every geographic and economic level in the county have a chance to learn and enjoy the 87,000 square foot facility.
Dougherty School System also held the dedication ceremony for the new Albany Middle School facility located at 1700 Cordell Road. Both buildings were completed this school year.
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Nowhere was optimism in the future of the province's real estate industry better seen following the May 14 election than when Bob Rennie took the podium at the Urban Development Institute's luncheon in Vancouver on May 16 to the strains of Sam Cooke's "Having a Party."
If experience is any guide, Rennie fully expects baby boomers—who sit on about $88 billion worth of property—to continue fueling Lower Mainland real estate sales activity.
While resale activity remains sluggish, Rennie regaled the UDI with a string of projects coming to market in the coming months and offered a glimpse of what lies ahead for the next 15 years.
It offered some contentious stats chewed over in chatter following his presentation.
Two-thirds of all sales in Metro Vancouver since 2006 were to existing homeowners, Rennie said, arguing that those buyers were using accumulated equity rather than being dependent on down payments and ongoing income.
Moreover, those same buyers are funding property purchases by their children and grandchildren. Rennie's surveys of buyers show that 30% to 40% of first-time buyers at recent projects cited parents and grandparents among their financiers.
"So … 70% to 75% of our market is not solely relying on incomes to purchase," Rennie said. "This helps me to understand why it all keeps working."
While critics of affordability levels in Vancouver keep pointing to income levels, the figures—in Rennie's opinion—suggest that incomes play a far smaller role in the market than many claim.
"Our buyers are just trading equity, not relying on their income," he said.
More quotes from Bob Rennie's speech to the Urban Development Institute:
"In British Columbia only 4.9 per cent of us earn over $100,000 a year. Only .6 per cent of our population earn over $250,000 a year…. Then we have 67% of British Columbians earning under $50,000 per annum…. And I think when you look at that division of 4.9 earning over 100 and 65 earning under 50 you can see why we garner the title of the most expensive place to live on earth… if that statement was only based on income."
"The feds, Flaherty and the banks have a really hard time understanding the Greater Vancouver marketplace. They are asking, 'How does a $50,000 a year income find a $75,000 down payment? Where are the 20% down payments coming from?'"
"The high end of our market, to me, falsely skews all the statistics, alters opinions and labels us as the most expensive…. The top 20 per cent of residential cause CMHC, banks and Flaherty to pre-judge our markets and put in very restrictive trade practices."
"We've already established that we're not a financial centre, we're not a head-office city, and 67 per cent of us earn less than 50,000 per year, so we still have to find out why we defy the economists and we have to ask ourselves, 'Who are the 67 per cent?… are they sustainable?'"
"The baby boomer in 15 years will be 64 to 81 years old, and those 56-to-75-year-olds sitting on $88 billion, they'll be 71 to 90 years old. They're selling their homes and 100 per cent of them will not be buying up. They also promised their children and their grandchildren that the house money will look after all of us and now the house sale is needed to maintain their lifestyle and health care."
"Watch as our markets really split out to what the parents' and the grandparents' housing needs are and the first-time buyers' needs are. But you have to understand, it's two markets, one chequebook."
"In greater Vancouver, 590,000 people will move here over the next 15 years. Five hundred and ninety thousand is like another city being absorbed into Greater Vancouver over the next 15 years.
"Net immigration will average 37,000 over the next 15 years. You start to see the formation of home buyers that cause sustainable markets when you have 37,000 people moving in a year for fifteen years."
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