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Posted on March 13, 2014 by Krista Carver
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The 2011 NFL schedule was released this week. Notice anything? Reading to the end will reveal it should rightly be labeled the 2011-2012 schedule, with gameday of Week 17 falling on Sunday, January 1. College football fans, you will notice a severe conflict of schedule here, but fear not, we guess: All the New Year's Day bowl games will not be played on New Year's Day this year! Neato, huh?
The change happened without fanfare, but the Rose Bowl's website is already counting down to Monday, January 2, 2012. The Sugar and lesser games have all followed suit. And you, gentle reader, will not be reaping the benefit of a rare Sunday to recover from New Year's Eve festivities. Tradition-manacled columnists will scream (ever so genteelly) that, y'know, New Year's Day games just don't feel the same when played on January 2, and we can't wait to page through that circus, but all the misspent outrage to come doesn't change the fact that if you want to get your hands on the good stuff this postseason, you're gonna have to burn a sick day. Two if you're traveling. And we love the NFL, if not so much as our own beautiful game, but watching pro starters ride pine for the last three quarters all day on January 1* doesn't sound like the most appealing tradeoff. Give us our Pasadena, please. (Alert reader John reminds us that the Grandaddy has always skipped Sundays, but WHAT OF THE TICKETCITY BOWL, we ask you? What of the TicketCity Bowl?)
*New column idea! Rooting for the lockout to last throughout the season so this won't even be an issue! There you go, newspapermen aching to rail at something with your empty column inches. Little gift, us to you.
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Light Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
My family loves cheesecake, but we don't care for the fat that usually comes with it. This pretty fruit-topped alternative offers a creamy texture and full flavorwithout the guilt! Deborah Lobe of Olympia, Washington
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1-2/3 cups sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 9 egg whites
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 8 strawberries, sliced
- 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan well coated with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Add egg whites; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, vanilla and lemon peel.
- Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 70-80 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Top with strawberries and kiwi. Yield: 12 servings.
Originally published as Light Lemon Cheesecake in Light & Tasty December/January 2002, p39
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As the nation prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Brandon area residents will be able to get up close and touch a piece of history from that dark day when beams from the World Trade Center are put on display here.
The Westside Chapter of the Nam Knights picked up the beams earlier this week in New York.
The World Trade Center Steel Viewing is set for 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, and 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at , 701 West Lumsden Rd., in Brandon.
Andy Huber, a Nam Knight and former New York City detective, was instrumental in obtaining the beams and bringing them to Brandon.
The viewing "is not a party, I'm calling it an 'Irish wake,' " said Huber, a Valrico resident. "At an Irish wake, you celebrate and laugh and remember the good times, but you also might cry when you recall what happened. Sean (Rice, co-owner of O'Brien's) does so much for the community, I couldn't think of a better place to have it."
Huber felt the impact of 9/11 more than most. A former New York City detective, he was on the scene in lower Manhattan when the second tower fell.
"I had to run for my life when the second tower came down," he recalled. There to help, first responders like Huber were powerless in the initial stages of the attack as buildings collapsed around the towers and fires raged out of control.
"We couldn't begin the search for bodies until the next day at 4 a.m.," said Huber, who looked in vain with firefighters for survivors.
"It was a surreal time. Like any kid who grew up in New York, I thought the towers would be there forever. They were like the pyramids to us. But we were left with 16 acres of utter devastation. It took a lot of evil to create that and that's what stuck with me most that day, just how evil people can be."
Friendships forged on 9/11 and over a lifetime of work in New York City helped Huber when the Nam Knights inquired about obtaining a beam from the Twin Towers.
"My best friend is a battalion chief in New York, and when we asked about finding a beam coming up to the 10th anniversary, he told me to come over to the fire training center on Randall's Island where we picked up the beams Tuesday (Aug. 23)."
Beams in tow, Knights members were escorted across bridges and roads in New York City by local law enforcement. State troopers and local Nam Knights chapters along the East Coast also joined in, escorting the motorcade for sections of the ride to Brandon.
"Being joined by other Nam Knights and law enforcement along the route was awesome," Huber said.
The public will be allowed to touch and take pictures at the memorial, but the Knights are hoping the viewing touches them on a deeper level.
"I hope it becomes more real for people when they can see and touch the beams," Huber said. "I hope 9/11 becomes more than something they have just seen on TV."
The beams are already much more than twisted pieces of metal to the Knights, a group of former and active military and law enforcement personnel.
"The two pieces of steel are twisted, but they never broke," Huber said. "For me that represents the bond we share with our brothers in this group some of whom have served in Afghanistan; they wouldn't be there if it wasn't for 9/11. It's a chance to honor their sacrifice."
This is the second time this year beams from the World Trade Center have been on . The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office organized a viewing of beams at


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The New York Giants and free agent WR Plaxico Burress were reportedly scheduled to meet on Wednesday but they may have to talk by phone instead. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello has told the Star-Ledger that, actually, teams can't meet with players at neutral locations.
At least until Friday at 6:00 p.m. (ET) when full free agency is open and players can openly sign. Right now, it's just a negotiation period.
So the two sides can't physically meet until Friday night but because NFL free agency is such a fluid situation it's possible Burress (or the Giants) will have already moved on by that point. Reportedly, Tom Coughlin and Co. want to check Burress' mental state and gauge his interest in returning to New York.
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Might be hard 5.10. Start is the same as the route to the left and has a fairly sustained first pitch. The second pitch is the money though. Interesting moves above the belay lead to great moves up a slab between a corner and the arete to the right. The texture change from the first and second pitch is dramatic and interesting. I might of added a bolt to reach the anchors but if you stay above the last bolt it is pretty easy.
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CLAYTON, La. (KNOE 8 News) - More than seven inches of rain have fallen on the town of Clayton in Concordia Parish. The heavy rains have caused flooding in several homes.
"I'm like oh my gosh what's going on!?" Those were the first words that ran through Patricia Clark's head when she woke up in her Concordia Parish home Thursday morning.
"I stepped out of bed into a puddle of water," said Clark. Every room in Clark's home was filled with three inches of water and the heavy rains made her home look like an island in the middle of a lake. "I've been cleaning up ever since six o'clock this morning," and she isn't alone. Several other homes in the Town of Clayton also flooded, backing up sewage and trapping people in their homes. This debris shows how far the water came up over the road.
Once Mayor Rydell Turner heard of the problem he decided to take a more hands on approach to help those in need. "We just kind of came out, to see if we can assist people, get them out of their homes," said Turner. Town employee Kenneth Tucker carried a dozen children one by one, on his back across the shin-deep water to their school bus.
"We just kind of came out seeing if we could assist people and put them on the four wheelers and get them to their destinations." Turner hopes the flooding will help bring attention to the drainage problem in the town.
The mayor says he wants to get clarification from the police jury, whether the town can use parish road funds to maintain the ditches. "Once we can start our programs back, we won't have this type of problem," said Turner. "When they come and let us know exactly what we can do with that money, we'd like to implement the program again and get this town going back the right way and get our drainage system taken care of" he added.
Turner promised Clark he would take action to make sure this type of situation doesn't happen again. Clayton's annual audit questioned whether the parish road tax money should be used to clean drainage ditches.
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Three pieces of exciting news for fans of Hard Case Crime: 1) Later this year we're going to be publishing the last crime novel the great Mickey Spillane ever wrote. It's called DEAD STREET, and it's about an ex-cop who discovers that his girlfriend's death 20 years earlier in a botched abduction may not have gone down quite the way he thought -- and that she might not be dead after all. Mickey was working on several books at the time of his death, including a couple of Mike Hammer detective novels and a sort of men's adventure novel, but DEAD STREET is the last pure crime novel he put his hand to, and we think Spillane's millions of readers will find it a special treat. If you go to our Web site -- www.hardcasecrime.com -- you'll see we've posted the cover art, a sample chapter, and some information about the book. Just a little taste to whet your appetite...
2) Those of you who read the New York Post may have seen a story in "Page Six" last week about Lawrence Block's new Hard Case Crime novel, LUCKY AT CARDS; those of you who watch Craig Ferguson's "Late, Late Show" this coming week will get to see Larry talk about it on television. It's a great story -- how Larry wrote this terrific crime novel back in 1964, how it was originally published under a fake name and a different title, and how the book hasn't seen the light of day in any form for four decades. Well, after months of anticipation, our new edition of LUCKY AT CARDS is finally out -- you can find it at your favorite local bookseller. I know you won't want to miss this one.
3) At the end of this month, Max Phillips -- the man who co-founded Hard Case Crime with me and won the Shamus Award for Best Paperback Novel for FADE TO BLONDE -- will be publishing a new novel called EYE OF THE ARCHANGEL, under his sometime pseudonym "Forrest DeVoe Jr." It's a spy novel set in the 1960s, and it tells the story of operatives Jack Mallory (the laconic Texan with a talent for gunplay) and Laura Morse (the beautiful and deadly martial arts expert) teaming up to save the world from an international arms dealer who has gotten his hands on some technology developed by a German scientist at the end of World War II. You'll visit Monte Carlo and the Swiss Alps, race in the Grand Prix, witness a fight to the death atop a swaying cable car, and meet a cast of colorful, sexy, and dangerous characters. If you enjoyed the recent Bond film "Casino Royale," you'll love EYE OF THE ARCHANGEL. We're not publishing this book -- it's coming from HarperCollins -- but I can't recommend it more strongly. Not because Max is a friend and I like to see his books do well (though that's true, of course) -- simply because the book's so damn good. If you like our books, you'll like this one. We'll be back with more news in a few weeks, including our first free book drawing of the new year. In the meantime, do pick up a copy of LUCKY AT CARDS -- you won't regret it...
Saturday, February 03, 2007
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Two comments. 1) the Late Late Show is slated for Tuesday evening according to Block's website. 2) I liked Fade to Blonde. I reserved that fade and several other Hard Case novels at work (the library). I could say I lucked out on getting Fade, but all Hard Case books I have read have been consistently good.
- Bill Crider said...
That was one of my favorite Hard Case books. But, as you say, they've all been good.
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First, he's a right hander in a lefty stance, Cotto's a left hander in a righty stance. Ortiz has concussive power in both hands. Cotto has thudding power in his left hand, esp. to the body. Ortiz is fast, powerful, a machine when he's on all cylinders. Cotto is an intelligent boxer-puncher and occasionally brawler who is all heart, effort, intelligence, and professional (of the consummate kind). Both are boxer puncher brawlers who started their careers at 140lbs and had decent promotional boost. Both moved up to 147lbs and eventually 154lbs. However, one is Mexican American and the other a true Puerto Rican. Yep.
Cotto was tested in the early 2000's by the likes of power puncher Richardo Torres. Torres had a hellacious right hand, one that could put out ANY jr. welterweight on the right night. He dropped Cotto about twice, and made Cotto fight for his life and crawl his way back into one of the toughest fights of his career. Afterward, Cotto knocked out Judah, decisioned Mosley, steamrolled Gomez, and got stopped by Margarito. Just when pple said he would never be the same (which he wasn't) or had written him off (esp as a "quitter") he comes back, decisions Clottey (disagree with it, but he had a huge gash, showed heart, and had a relatively high risk/low reward situation) going, and fought Pacquiao. He received a FAR worse beating by Pacquiao than by Margarito in my eyes and had no quit in him. He had retreat and survival, but no quit. If Margarito left questons, then the gas over his eye in Clottey, and the Pacquiao fight left no question whether or not he was a warrior or quitter. Pple didn't make much of the 2nd Margarito fight (though I saw it at MSG and he looked wonderful; fast explosive, light on his feet, great pop and rhtyhm to his combinations), but then he gave Floyd Mayweather, arguably the best p4p fighter in the world a fight for his life. That's something that Victor Ortiz COULDN'T do in Floyd's previous fight b/c Ortiz went crazy and found a way out.
Victor has concussive power and power in both hands, more speed and quickness than cotto, and honestly more talent. He was hyped as the next Golden Boy, pushed to get his first title agst a Argentinian brawler who just wouldn't give. Ortiz vs. Maidana was Cotto vs. Torres except Ortiz didn't pass the test. He quit! He has the boxing skills, power in both hands (Maidana only had his looping right hand that fight), and every physical advantage, and he laid down for Maidana. He then fought some over the hillers in Vivian Harris, and an old, fat Nate Campbell (who he coldnt' finish), and then got hammered to submission by Lamont Peterson in a 10 round fight in which he scored two early knockdowns to have a 4 point lead! His only good comeback was agst Berto, who severely underestimated Ortiz coming in, and basically had the shock of his life from Ortiz's power and relentlessness. Some pple like to discredit that fight b/c they never thought Berto was a somebody in the first place. I'd like to give Victor some credit for it: it was fluke night, he was focused, sharp, and he kept his sanity. Pple point to that at what Victor could be, and I say it was the one time all the stars were aligned (in this galaxy, with the flaming Super Nova and all that shit). People are still backing Ortiz up like he's still some elite fight, but I say he's done as an elite fighter, but not as an action fighter who might be misconstrued as an elite fighter if the conditions are right. Ortiz was giving as good as he was getting in the Floyd fight, if not giving more imo, but he found a way out for that one too.
Actually in fact, the difference between Floyd vs. Cotto, and Floyd vs Ortiz, was that Cotto had a better mental makeup, and was able to operate well under highly stressful and difficult situations. It was Cotto's emotional and mental strength that not only gave Floyd a tough fight, but in my eyes, won him the fight. Despite not having power in his right hand like Victor has in his left, despite not being young and no longer being the person that Larry Merchant asked Floyd about after the Oscar fight in 2007, Cotto STILL gave Floyd a run for the money some 5 years after that fight was thought to be relevant.
Ortiz will never be what Cotto is: a top rate elite fighter with no quit in him. Pple can say what they want about Cotto Marg 1. I raise my glass to Cotto.


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Authorities say former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young has been arrested in California for the third time in a week.
Orange County Sheriff's spokesman Lt. Joe Balicki says the 23-year-old Young was arrested late Friday in San Clemente for allegedly breaking into a home.
Balicki says Young fought with deputies after a foot chase. He has been charged with attempted burglary, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. He is in custody Sunday on $75,000 bail.
"There was a brief struggle," Balicki said, according to the Detroit News. "He wanted to fight with the deputies. They ended up subduing him."
Young also was arrested last Sunday in Riverside County on suspicion of driving under the influence, then was arrested again the same day for trying to take his car from a tow yard.
The Lions waived the troubled Young on Feb. 4. A second-round draft pick in 2011, Young was disciplined multiple times last season and was told to stay away from the Lions' facility because he intentionally lined up wrong in a Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
During his time with Detroit, Young also was sent home by the team on three different occasions — once for punching teammate Louis Delmas during an offseason workout program, then twice for repeated insubordinate behavior.
Young was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Rams but ultimately released 10 days later.
This guy gotta be on something…
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MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) - No students were hurt in a collision involving a Mitchell school bus and a sport utility vehicle.
The Highway Patrol said the two people in the SUV suffered minor injuries in the afternoon collision Monday, the first day of the new school year. The bus driver was ticketed for a stop sign violation.
The patrol says there were three children on the bus - two students and the bus driver's child. The students were picked up by family members at the accident scene.
Superintendent Joe Graves says school officials plan to meet with the contracted Dietrich Bus Service to review what happened.
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reviews for: listing #15257 - Cayman Islands, Caribbean Villa rental
- bedrooms 7
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GRAND Accomodation at Grand Cayman
Review submitted: July 21, 2014 Date of arrival: July 12, 2014
Our stay at Cayman Castle started out a bit bumpy! (But please read ENTIRE review).
The day before our arrival we were advised of an electrical short at the Cayman Castle, causing all electricity to be out for the weekend. Our entire trip had been planned solely to stay at "The Castle", so this news was devastating to us! We were advised that we would be put up temporarily at another location for two nights, and promises were made that the problem would be fixed over the weekend. (But we were skeptical that ANY repairs could be done on Saturday & Sunday, and feared our Family Reunion Vacation was ruined! …….we were proven wrong!!!!!).
Our temporary weekend accommodations were somewhat cramped, but VERY NICE ("Two Rainbows" Villa, over at Rum Point). During that time I was stunned to see 5-6 workmen pulling double-overtime on Sat & Sun to repair the problem at The Castle. (It was no minor problem!!!!). And as promised, it was ready for us on Monday! And it was worth the wait! (And for our trouble, we were not only compensated for the difference in price for our temporary 2-day relocation, but also afforded a "dinner on Jim" at the FABULOUS Tukka Restaurant nearby!).
And now, with that out of the way, my REVIEW OF CAYMAN CASTLE: Our family chose The Castle based on the pictures we saw on the website, and the luxury, exclusivity, spaciousness and amenities of the entire property! We were not disappointed. The rooms are fresh, updated and luxurious! The bathrooms are all roomy, modern and beautifully designed. Kitchen is first class and affords all modern conveniences. Linens are fresh, and towels plentiful. But all that is a distant second to the beautiful location of The Castle. The porches, decks and patios overlook some of the prettiest water in the Caymans. There is a fantastic snorkel reef about 200 yards straight away from the Castle's stairs into the Caribbean. (Use the kayaks provided to row out to underwater heaven. Tie up to the buoy and swim around to see stingray, squid, lobster, starfish and a whole aquarium of colorful fish, just a short paddle away). We also enjoyed sharing the grounds with some fascinating (and large) Iguanas who seemed to join us for coffee each morning on the lower patio. (But don't worry! They are harmless, and more afraid of you, than you are of them!). The pool and surrounding patio, is not only cool and refreshing, but offers a fantastic setting to wind down at the end of the day! The view over the zero
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Review submitted: May 28, 2012 Date of arrival: May 12, 2012
The castle was great UNTIL it rained. Our family rented the castle & guesthouse. We were in the guesthouse & on our last day water poured in thru the windows & water leaked from the ceiling fan in the center of the room. We spent our last day in Cayman cleaning up large amounts of water dripping from the ceiling fan, kitchen & windows. I would NOT recommend anyone staying there unless this is rectified. We were not told that the place leaked before booking the house. If we knew about the leaks, we may have chosen to stay somewhere else
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This large family stayed for two weeks...and enjoyed great weather until day #9 when the heavens opened (tropical storm Beryl formed over top of Grand Cayman). Cayman had record rainfall of 13" in 2 days(!!) and it rained sideways..the schools closed and government buildings shut down. The Castle & Guesthouse are in east end and the rain & wind came from the east..so it was sideways against the sliding doors and windows and leaked under the sliders-- the guests used towels to soak up rainwater--and we sent out maids to do the towels for them. We also had a roof drain blocked which caused a ceiling leak--so our roofer and contractor went over and unplugged that clog..so the kitchen roof stopped leaking. We also caulked the doors...It was just a rotten final 5 nights in Cayman for this family...so I offered to send them to the Lighthouse Restaurant for dinner ($1,000 limit) even though the second week I discounted for them almost 30%. They didn't accept the offer...and only after they left the island, posted this abysmal review of the house (1 star?) AND demanded a refund. I did what I could do for them while on island and offered a nice dinner as a kind gesture of condolence for the weather. There is just no way to please everyone. I am sure they will want to submit more negative reviews. Please read the 5 years of good reviews and understand that some people can never be happy when the weather turns bad like it did. 13" of rain is almost half the annual rainfall for the east end historically!!
CORRECTIVE ACTION: I flew down as soon as they left..hired a roofer and contractor and completely removed the second floor roof and re-sloped the decking, installed a new membrane and drains...we also siliconed around the sliding glass doors--but in a 30mph 1"/hr sideways rainstorm...sliding door tracks will spill over...I am glad that we only have 1-2 of these storms a year.
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Cayman Castle
Review submitted: September 12, 2011 Date of arrival: March 14, 2009
The stay at the "Castle" was outstanding. (We rented the castle and guesthouse) It was March of 2009 and it was our chance to bring family and friends together in one great location. Our kids; grandchildren and friends enjoyed the spacious accommodations that allowed all of us the opportunity for both privacy and socialization. The rooms were comfortable and the location great for water sports (swimming (ocean and heated pool), kayaking, snorkeling and kite surfing!) We have been renting in the Caribbean since 2002 and without question Jim offers the most personalized of services. PS: My grandson, now nine, has a goal to one day buy the castle, top that for a recommendation! Bill from Massachusetts
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing
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Review submitted: September 9, 2011 Date of arrival: November 1, 2008
I spent my honeymoon at the Castle and Guest House in 2008 (Hurricane Paloma) ...we had all ages and mobilities of folks staying - the week was ideal - so easy for an 89 year old to enjoy ... and safe for the little ones .... Hurricane (Cat 3+) did not even touch us - round castle and watertight ... amazing ... The ad understates the experience you will have - The exclusive location of this heaven keeps us coming back (5 trips so far) ... the staff at the dive place next door are incredibly helpful - nice to be able to walk there! and to Vivine's Kitchen!! And some of the best snorkeling is a swim from the personal dock - Also, close to Rum Point, and Kaibo - wonderful wonderful vacation spot - all the amenities with the requisite 'turn off button' from crazy East Coast lives .... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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Beyond words!!
Review submitted: September 5, 2011 Date of arrival: June 3, 2011
We stayed at the Castle in June 2011 and would definitely recommend it! There were 7 of us: my husband & I and our grown children and their significant others. The main castle was better than we expected. The view from the decks was incredible and you can comfortably spend all day out there. Our group enjoyed using the kayaks, fishing and snorkeling. The interior of the house was very nice and comfortable for a group of our size. It is a bit of a drive from town but there are several good restaurants and grocery store nearby. Jim, the property owner/manager, was very responsive to any questions that we had before and during our stay. We definitely plan to stay at the Castle again!
Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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Magical Wedding
Review submitted: September 2, 2011 Date of arrival: April 16, 2011
We stayed at the Castle in April 2011. Our daughter was married on the beach and her reception was held at the Castle. We hired Mise en Place to do the wedding catering - they did everything for us - I did not have to worry about a thing. Reno was the person I dealt with. The Castle accommodated every single one of our wishes - beautiful home to celebrate all the events of a wedding - plenty of space for40 people to be entertained - it is a first rate place - we could not have asked for one thing to be different. The pictures on the website are exactly as they appear - I only wish I had another daughter to get married there....the entire week was magical!!!
We had Tucca Restaurant cater for the rehearsal dinner and also went to their restaurant for dinner on our arrival. Ron (owner) could not have done more for us - food and presentation was wonderful.
Angela (caterer on the island) came to the Castle for a small dinner and again was more than pleasant. She and her staff cooked the food at the Castle and it was beautifully served. We also went to the Lighthouse Restaurant and had a very nice dinner even though we never wanted to leave the Castle.
I honestly cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay at the Castle was - I would love to have a family reunion there some day - there is not one negative thing about the Castle - I felt like a Queen!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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Family Vacation at the Castle
Review submitted: August 28, 2011 Date of arrival: March 12, 2011
We had a wonderful family vacation this past spring at the Castle. I would highly recommend this spot. Jim and his staff were so easy to work with and very helpful with things to do and see. We had our kids and grandkids ranging from 7 to 2 years and they are all still talking about it. We bought fish from Jim's neighbor Karen and grilled at the house. It was wonderful, fresh fish, family and quiet surroundings. The Castle is on the quiet side of the island. We liked this because we could go to the "tourist" side of the island to shop and sightsee then go back to our own paradise. The kids really enjoyed the pool and private beach. The pool is downstairs so it is easy to monitor children for safety. I would highly recommend this place for a family vacation!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway
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Cayman Castle
Review submitted: August 26, 2011 Date of arrival: January 15, 2010
This was the most luxurious and most relaxing vacation I ever had. The saying "Location, Location, Location" that pretty much sums it up. You never have to leave the property it has everything and more.
Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway
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Loved the Castle!!!
Review submitted: August 25, 2011 Date of arrival: February 27, 2010
We celebrated my husband's 70th birthday in March of 2010 with 13 of our closest friends and had a ball! It was everything it appeared to be in the listing and the owner, Jim, could not have been more helpful. The Castle and guest house (we rented both) were extremely well maintained and equipped with everything you could need or want. The quiet and privacy on this part of the island was great, but there was plenty of activity within a short distance. We all would go back to the Castle in a minute!!!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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Exceptional Property
Review submitted: August 24, 2011 Date of arrival: August 13, 2011
Cayman Castle is the rare occasion where the property is even better than the pictures. Inside and out the Castle is impeccably maintained. The new kitchen is perfect for serving large groups/families. Each bedroom is a suite, so everyone has a private space to relax and call their own for the duration of your stay. The infinity pool and pool deck top off the views along the entire property. Sit out on the deck or lounge in the pool as you enjoy the ocean breeze all day and night. My wife and I had our small family wedding on the deck overlooking the water. We could not have picked a more beautiful setting for the ceremony or the pictures. There is also a small reef to snorkel marked by a pole just a short swim or kayak trip from your own private beach at Cayman Castle. There is not a single thing that will disappoint from the moment you pull into the Cayman Castle driveway. The East End of Grand Cayman is the perfect place to relax, while still only a short drive to the center of the action on 7 Mile Beach or Rum Point. This will be one of the best vacations you will ever take and your guests will tell you so all week long.
Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Review submitted: August 23, 2011 Date of arrival: September 25, 2009
I am a long time resident of Grand Cayman and I rented the Castle for a "stay-cation" with several friends who reside here as well as 2 pals from the US. We get so busy working our day to day lives that we forget how fortunate we are to live in paradise! The Castle experience gave us that deep appreciation for the beautiful sea right out our door- as well as the fantastic amenities- we did not leave the property- just soaked in the sunrises, sunsets and the beauty of Cayman- we are planning on making this an annual treat to ourselves. Thank you Jim
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car
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Review submitted: August 23, 2011 Date of arrival: July 2, 2011
This house was perfect for our 3 families that went. The kayaks were a blessing for keeping the teenagers occupied. We took masks and fins with us and they kayaked out and snorkeled. All of Jim's suggestions were great! I would reccomend using McCurley's for rental cars. They provide an easy way to get into town without going through the heart of downtown. If you're going to use the personal grocery shopper, I would recommend you specify a certain brand or mention you want an off brand. He bought the most expensive cheese, cookies, and pure maple syrup which we really didn't need. There were only a couple of problems with the house. One was the temperatures of the main floor bedrooms. They were always too warm for sleeping. The other problem (which is really out of anyone's control) is the power goes off during thunderstorms. They weren't even severe.
Recommended for: families with teenagers
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Review submitted: August 23, 2011 Date of arrival: November 4, 2006
My wife and I were married at the Cayman Castle in 2006. We have returned each year on our anniversary week and have brought many different friends and family. Everyone raves about the place. The improvements that the owner has made in the past 4 + years truly demonstrates his committment to the property and his guests. The property is always exceptionally clean. Not only do the photos accurately depict the property, they bring me back to some wonderful times. The owner has always been very helpful whenever I have asked a question. I highly recommend this property to anyone who wants a truly memorable vacation on Grand Cayman. (just please don't go on our anniversary week)
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The exhibit showcases giant interactive puzzles, short performance pieces documenting bizarre animal behaviors, and movement-based music and large-scale projections.
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Mackerel & potato salad with lemon caraway dressing
Cooking timePrep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins
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Pack your lunchbox with omega-3 rich smoked fish, new potatoes, beetroot and a light citrus dressing
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- 175g small new potatoes
- 200g smoked mackerel fillets, skin removed
- 4 spring onions, finely sliced
- 140g small cooked beetroot, sliced into wedges
- small bunch dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- juice 1 lemon, zest of half
- ¼ tsp caraway seeds
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- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, caraway seeds and some seasoning. Pour over the salad and toss everything well to coat. Scatter over the lemon zest. Pack into plastic containers and chill, or eat straight away.
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Disney's animated feature "Frozen" is drawing acclaim from many corners, and amongst the highlights is the song "Let It Go". Considered the best number of the film, it's also a likely Oscar best song nominee.
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Anyone else surprised Google didn't jump in with a game console this generation?
That isn't to say that I'm disappointed. Just...well, surprised. Google likes to disrupt major markets in computing and in services; Android, Google+, ChromeOS. Why not "flagship,"or "hardcore," if you prefer, game consoles, with triple-A games?
I understand despite the flood of rumors and hopes over the years why Apple hasn't bothered; being a company that is best at profiting from hardware in a market where hardware is not the sole or even primary profit center would be a very uncomfortable position for them. But Google thrives in such markets. And, given that Sony has moved more in MS's direction re: charging for connectivity and locking down the systems rather than the other way around, one would think such a condition would create a rather large opening for a company with an ad-centered business model to come in and try their hand.
The best I can think of is a sense of cautiousness about committing long-term to producing a single piece of hardware. Any other thoughts?
And yes, I am aware of the Ouya's existence, and of the existence of Android games, a few of which might even qualify for 'triple-A' status. But come on. We know that isn't comparing apples to apples. Despite the onslaught of Android and iOS's success and the success of their games sales, Xbox and PS3 remained profitable and successful, as did many of the publishers and game developers that targeted those platforms. A market exists that Google has left relatively alone. Why?


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Austin's oldest park is back open after being closed to the public for more than a year. Drought and overall neglect left Wooldridge Square looking more like a dirt field.
The fence is gone at Wooldridge Square in Downtown Austin. The city's first park officially re-opened on Friday after the city closed it in July of last year for much needed renovation.
For Claudette Walker it was like going back in time. She used to spend her lunch breaks here in the 70s.
"It was always a nice place so we're happy the city has opened it back up," Walker said.
Wooldridge Square dates back to 1839. The park was known for political activities and debate. Famous Texans like Lyndon Johnson announced their runs for office on the bandstand which was constructed in 1910.
In recent years, the popular gathering spot was more of a homeless camp.
"The irrigation system in the park didn't work, trees were dying, we're in the middle of a drought, lighting was poor. Security and perception of security was poor," said Marty Stump, Austin Parks and Recreation.
"There was not a strong advocacy for the park. The public in their minds didn't have a reason to be here and to have lunch here."
Marty Stump with Austin Parks and Recreation helped secure funding for new drought-resistant grass, more trees, a new irrigation system and more lighting. Parks officials also installed signs with park rules.
Austin police and park officers will work together to enforce a zero tolerance of those rules to make sure the park doesn't give the public a reason not to visit.
"So now the park is to the level of standard that can be maintained, stay clean and healthy for park users so hopefully the ick factor is gone," said Stump.
"I was skeptical and didn't know how it was going to look, but I think they did a nice job with the grass. Hopefully they will have more events like this and bring awareness to the fact that this park's here," said Esther Chung.
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Students win both state, New England outdoors writing contests
"It's relaxing, it gives you time to think. It gives you a different outlook on life and the world," she said Friday. Usually not much of an outdoors person, she drew inspiration in the quiet of nature while fishing with her sister and another relative at Moore Dam last year.
This fall, when she saw the notice of the New England Outdoor Writers Association's 2013 Youth Writing Contest posted on her classroom wall, she reached back to the day of fishing.
After writing the best essay in the senior (grades 9-12) division for the state, Brown, a freshman at Lin-Wood High School in Lincoln, went on to win first place overall for New England. Alysse Cleasby, a sixth-grader at Chichester Central School, wrote the winning essay in the junior (grades 6-8) division for New Hampshire, and first place overall for New England.
Students were asked to write an essay of not more than 500 words on an outdoor activity that increased enjoyment and knowledge of nature and natural resources.
Dr. Harold Lyon, board member of NEOWA and chair of the contest, said he is very proud of the young writers, and the English teachers who encouraged them, Kate Dockham of Chichester Central School and Heather Krill of Lin-Wood High School. Lyon visited the two schools and presented the winners with certificates for the contests, and two checks each, $50 each for the state contest, and $100 each for the New England. He also gave each teacher a red rose "to acknowledge their inspiring influence behind the scenes."
Brown and Cleasby will have their essays published in a future issue of North Woods Sporting Journal (sportingjournal.com) as part of the prize package.
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Ghosts and ghouls showed up to haunt both the candidates in Massachusetts' hard-fought U.S. Senate race at their homes tonight on All Hallows Eve, but GOP Sen. Scott Brown and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren have to wait till Tuesday for the final "trick or treat" from the voters. Warren and her husband Bruce held court at their Cambridge home, greeting small groups of children in their Halloween finest.
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April 24, 2009
MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - Former Tiger Fred Bousquet upset current world record holder Alan Bernard in Friday's 100m free finals out of lane one at the French National Championships. The Perpignan, France native hit the wall with a new career-best time of 47.15 to take first by a mere .36 seconds.
Bernard set his world record time of 46.94 in Thursday's semis, becoming the first man to break the 47 second mark.
Bousquet claimed a place on the French National Team for his efforts and will represent his country at the 2009 World Championships in Rome. The 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist placed fourth in his semifinal heat, touching in at 48.85.
Bousquet returned to Auburn prior to the 2008 Beijing Games to train under Auburn co-head men's coach Brett Hawke. Also training on the Auburn campus are fellow Olympians Cesar Cielo, Alexei Puninski and George Bovell. Hawke flew to France on Thursday.
Bousquet accumulated six NCAA and 15 SEC titles while swimming collegiately for the Tigers. The Perpignan, France native was the first man ever to swim the 50-yard freestyle in under 19 seconds.


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BS Accounting, University of Idaho – CPA. Before coming to Explorer West in June of 2000, Debbie worked for the accounting firm KPMG and then for Unico Properties as corporate controller. Her interests include sailing and language study. Her passion for languages and, specifically her knowledge of Italian, has proved useful as the coordinator of the 8th grade travel program in previous trips to Rome.
Donna Drake Tarabochia, Head of School's Administrative Assistant:
Donna's second career path brought her to Explorer West after a long tenure as a technician with the local phone company. After volunteering in her daughter's classrooms and teaching Sunday school, she knew she wanted to work with children, particularly in a school community. She and her husband Richard live in West Seattle where Donna loves to work in her vegetable and flower garden. Flower arranging is her passion. Donna and Richard are both of Croatian decent and are involved in the local Croatian community. Donna loves traveling (a highlight was traveling to Rome with the 8th graders), music, scrapbooking, and socializing. Donna's goal is to make the front office a friendly and welcoming place, both for families and students.
Evan Hundley, Head of School:
BA Sociology/Environmental Studies, Whitman College; MA Public Administration and MA Urban Planning, University of Southern California. Evan joined Explorer West in July 2007 after 14 years teaching and coaching at University Prep and directing the tennis program at the Sand Point Golf & Country Club for almost 20 years. He has also held financial analyst positions in city government in Seattle and Redondo Beach, CA. Evan is renown for his ability to challenge students and bring his classrooms alive with role-playing, reenactments, and assigning projects that relate to real-world challenges. At Explorer West, Evan is excited to work with the school's learning community to set goals, enrich the curriculum and build community awareness about our vibrant middle school program.
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Updated: 11/12/2007
The Why
I go to class 2 times a week (that's all it's offered in my area... and there are no other schools nearby). Of that class, it's about 45 minutes of drilling and 15 minutes of rolling. I just do not feel that 45 minutes 2 times a week is enough to perfect a move or technique in the timeframe I would like. I also saw the prices on the grappling dummies you can buy online. I just can't imagine spending that kind of money when I can do the leg work and make one for a faction of the cost.
The How
I am going to run you through how to do this without much leg work. I've already done that for you =) I will list out what you need, what I paid, how to put it together... everything. So, lets get started.
What to buy
|How much
|4/0, 4/0, 4/0, 2/0 Heavy Gauge Wire
|This is fairly heavy duty electrical wire. You get 4 wires in one bundle. I ended up using all 4.
|7 feet
|$4.49 per foot
|Hardware Store
|Just normal PVC pipe.
|It's about 8 feet long
|About $2.00
|Hardware Store
|Multi-Purpose Poly-Cord
|This is to hold the PVC together for the joints. I used 5/32 thick cord.
|You get about 50 feet in a roll
|About $4.99 per roll
|Hardware Store
|Duct Tape
|I used Outdoor 3M Duct Tape. It's 55 years long per roll.
|5 at 55 yards = 275 yards
|$7.96 per roll
|Hardware Store
|Mop Head
|Used one of those old fashioned string type mops (not the new sponge ones).
|Just 1 mop
|About $1.00
|Dollar store
|1 inch High Density Foam Sheet
|It's about 2.5 yards long (approximately 90 inches) and 24 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
|1 Sheet
|About $11 per yard
|Craft Store
|2 inch High Density Foam Sheet
|It's about 2.5 yards long (approximately 90 inches) and 24 inches wide and 2 inches thick.
|1 Sheet
|About $20 per yard
|Craft Store
|3 inch High Density Foam
|You don't need as much of this as the 2 inch foam. I got about 24 inches
|24 inches
|About $30 per yard
|Craft Store
|4 inch High Density Foam
|Again, you don't need as much of this as the 2 inch foam. I got about 24 inches of this also.
|24 inches
|About $40 per yard
|Craft Store
|Cotton Sweat Shirt
|Just some cheap cotton sweat shirt. Nothing special.
|Just 1
|About $7
Total cost: About $150ish depending on tax and all that jazz.
Hint 1: The foam will probably be your most expensive part. I don't know about your area, but in mine, there are flyers that come in the local paper for the Jo-Ann Fabric store (my wife keyed me in on this). They give you 40% off one item. That is a big savings when you are taking about $100 for just the foam itself. You could go get 4 Sunday papers and go in 4 times to get 40% off each foam purchase. =) That would bring the total cost of the dummy down to around $100.
Hint 2: Cutting the foam is very easy if you have one of those electric knives. It cuts like butter. Scissors are just to clumsy.
Finished weight is about 50 lbs.
Lets get started
Here is what the Heavy Gauge Wire will look like when you go to buy it.
The first thing we need to do is cut the Heavy Gauge Wire into the proper length. You may have to adjust this if you want something smaller. I am 6' 3" tall, so I wanted something about my height. The measurements are to get a dummy about that big.
|100 Inches
|70 Inches
|36 inches
This is going to give you a dummy about 6' 5" tall. I wanted a dummy a bit taller than me (I'm 6' 3") since it will allow better movement and will give me more room to perfect my technique. I will probably make a smaller one at some point, but this is a good starting point. So, given the dimensions of the dummy, you'll want to scale it to how big you are.
After you cut it you'll end up with something like this:
You are now ready to start assembling the pieces. Get your duct tape ready!
Assembling the Legs
Here is a picture of the duct tape I used:
The first thing to do is to put the legs on the torso. It's about as much fun as watching paint dry as you have to get it very sturdy! Here is what it will look like once you have it all set.
Basically, I found the middle of the 100 inch wire... then I just rounded the wire, held the wire towards the ceiling and just starting wrapping the tape around it. Every once in awhile I would test the strength. As long as I didn't hear the tape crackling like it was going to give way, I figured it was good. It felt very strong.
The PVC for the Legs
I cut 4 pieces of PVC to accommodate the joints. Here are the lengths:
|16 Inches
|13 Inches
So you will have two pieces of PVC at 16 inches and two pieces at 13 inches. Four pieces total. I then used a drill (with a 7/32 drill bit) to drill 1 hole in one side of each of the PVC (there is no need to drill all the way through both sides). Here is what it will look like:
Now, take one of the 16 inch pieces and one of the 13 inch pieces and connect them with the rope. I left about 2 inches of space and knotted each end (I also melted each end of the rope with a lighter so I was sure it would stay secure). I then slid the PVC up on each leg. Just make sure the 16 inch PVC goes on first.
Here is a picture of the Poly-Cord I used:
The following picture is on a close-up of how the rope is connected:
Here is how it will look once it's totally on:
And the final look of the legs with knees bent.
You will notice (around the ankle area) that there is a truckload of duct tape. That was my initial mistake. I had to connect an extra 10 inches of wire so that the legs would be long enough. I got into the Dummy's guard and the legs just were not long enough for me. So I attached the "feet" to make them a little longer. I've already taken into account this extra length when I told you how long to cut the wire... so when you cut the legs at 100 inches, you won't have to attach feet. The only thing I recommend is to wrap some duct tape near the bottom of the PVC (near the ankle) so it won't slide.
The legs are done at this point (at least for the internal frame portion).
Assembling the Arms
This is done in the same way as the legs... it just goes near the "head" of the torso.
Basically, I found the middle of the 70 inch peice of Heavy Gauge Wire, put it on top of the torso wire (10 inches down from the top of the wire) and started wrapping. It will end up looking like this:
The PVC for the Arms
Again we'll need to cut 4 pieces of PVC to make the joints. The following lengths were used for my dummy.
|11.5 Inches
|Upper Arm:
|13.5 Inches
You will drill holes in the PVC in the same way as you did for the legs. I won't repost pictures as you can refer to the Legs section for how to drill the holes. You will also put the rope in the same way you did with the Legs. The end result will look similar to the following:
Just a note is that you will notice duct tape at the "hand" area of the arms. This is so the PVC doesn't slid down the arm. If it slides, it will not allow the elbow to move properly.
The Head
I got a mop from a dollar store (and seriously, it was a buck). I then cut the handle to about 8 inches (about the length of the "neck" area of the wire). Here is what it looks like cut:
I attached it to the wire with more duct tape.
I then balled up the mop, but an old sweat shirt on it (to give it some more bulk) and duct taped that ... shaping it as I went. The final outcome was as follows:
The head doesn't have to be perfectly symmetrical (yet). We will fix that with the high density foam. For the time being, just make it round so it can be covered. The foam is much easier to handle and form the way you want it.
Foaming the Body
The following pictures are going to be of the process of foaming the body. Things to keep in mind:
The Arms and Head
Again, used 2 inch foam for these.
The following picture is of the completed arms and head. Remember, use a separate piece of foam for the upper arms then insert a 1 inch peice for the elbow. This makes it so the foam has less chance of ripping when bending. I then bent the arm like an elbow would bend. The tape pulled apart a little. I taped that up and bent it a few times to see if there was any "ripping" sounds. I heard nothing.
The head was easy. I put the foam on and instead of gently wrapping the tape like I did with the arms... I did it very tight to make it as hard as possible. It's a head after all. =) Forming the head with the foam was easy. I measured around the sweatshirt I already put on, cut the foam to size and wrapped it.
The head ended up very nice and study... and very symmetrical. Once the neck is in place, it will complete the look.
These I also wrapped fairly tight. Feet are hard, so I tried to make them that way. Before I wrapped them in foam, I straightened them out. Once wrapped, I bent them into position. The tape pulled away a little so I retapped that part. After that, I had very workable feet.
Again, I used the 3 inch foam for the calves and then attached them to the feet.
The thighs I used the 4 inch foam and attached them to the calves. Remember, use a small peice for the knees before you tape them together.
I did the same thing with the knees as I did with the elbows. I bent them and repatched were the tape pulled away. This gave the legs a decent tapered look.
The torso did not feel very solid to me. And I knew it was going to be the heaviest part of the dummy. So I went ahead and reinforced it with the 2/0 wire I got when I purchased the 4/0 wire.
I then duct taped that to the entire torso so it was very solid. The following picture is of the torso wire being fully taped.:
Also note that the neck is also done. I used 3 inch foam for that.
For the actual torso, I used 1 firm pillow. I put the pillow in a pillow case and stuffed it with the 2 inch foam I had left over. I then taped it to the body frame. After it was taped somewhat, I then wrapped the entire thing with 1 inch foam and taped it completely. I filled in the ball-and-socket joints (hips and shoulders) with extra foam I had and taped that together. The outcome was as follows:
I finished it off by taping any foam exposed. The finished dummy looks like this:
He is fairly sturdy and can move into a lot of positions.
I hope you found this helpful. I do want to give credit to those that have done this before me. I used some of each design to build my own.
I don't mind folks using this and linking to it on their own website.. just don't sell it and give credit where credit is due.
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Date of birth: 24 March 1855, Wittenbergen, Basutoland (Lesotho)
Date of death: 11 December 1920,
Schreiner was born into a poor missionary family, the ninth of 12 children. Her father, Gottlob, was of German decent and her mother, Rebecca Lyndall, English. Schreiner was self-educated; her early influences included the philosophers Herbert Spencer and John Stuart Mill, and the naturalist Charles Darwin. It was through such reading that Schreiner developed her progressive outlook on life - she rejected the accepted stereotypical gender roles and espoused an equality of shared labour between men and women. She also, at 15, rejected her family's religion. The conflict between her convictions and beliefs was also a major factor in the onset of severe depression which badgered Schreiner throughout her life.
In 1874 Schreiner started working full time as a governess - she wrote during her free time. For the next seven years she worked for five different wealthy Afrikaner families in the Cape Colony. Eventually, with the help of her friend Mary Brown (an active British liberal-feminist), she set sail for England to fulfil her dreams of training as a nurse and getting her novels published. Unfortunately, the asthma she had developed during time spent on the Kimberley diamond fields became chronic in England and was too debilitating for her to enter medical training.
In 1882, publishers Chapman and Hall accepted the semi-autobiographical novel Story of an African Farm. It was published the following year under a pseudonym, Ralph Irons, because of a contemporary prejudice against women authors. The book won international recognition as the first realistic description of life in South Africa, but there was also significant controversy over its strong, progressive views about marriage and religion. Olive Schreiner was able to reveal her true identity as the book's author in the second edition, published in 1891.
Following the critical acclaim for her book, Schreiner was quickly absorbed into the company of several prominent young socialists including Eleanor Marx, W. E. Gladstone, George Bernard Shaw, and Edward Carpenter.
Due to the increasing chronic state of her asthma Schreiner returned to South Africa in 1889, settling in the clear-aired Karoo at the town of Matjiesfontein. Schreiner's brother, William, was attorney general in Cecil John Rhodes' government (William later became prime minister of the Cape Colony), and through him she developed a friendship with Rhodes. However, Rhodes' imperialistic convictions led to a bitter dispute with Olive Schreiner over the political and social development of South Africa and in 1892 Schreiner and Rhodes broke contact.
On 24 February 1894 Schreiner married Samuel "Cron" Cronwright, a South African ostrich farmer. Cronwright seemed to share her convictions and encouraged her to continue writing. Schreiner retained her maiden name, and Samuel took the joint surname Cronwright-Schreiner. On 30 April 1895 Schreiner gave birth to a daughter who died only a few hours later. As with the death of her younger sister many years before, Schreiner became severely depressed. Her relationship with Cronwright started to deteriorate and they began to spend time apart.
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The Anglo-Boer War (18991902) devastated Schreiner: her home was looted, her papers destroyed, and she was interned for a year because of her public support of the Afrikaner cause. When Schreiner was released she set about reconstructing her notes and began writing her feminist credo Women and Labour (published in 1911) the book became the feminist "bible" of the early twentieth century.
Many years of chronic asthma had resulted in Olive Schreiner developing a heart condition. In 1914 she set out to travel to Italy for medical treatment, but the declaration of war caused her to divert to England. Schreiner remained there throughout the First World War, championing the rights of conscientious objectors and working on a new book which examined pacifism within a developing feminist and socialist moral framework.
In autumn 1920, convinced that her death was imminent, Schreiner returned to South Africa. Within a few months she had died of a heart attack. At her request she was buried with her daughter and dog in a stone tomb on a mountain in the Karoo she had bought the land at Buffels Hoek, near Cradock, for this purpose. Thousands lined the railway track when her body was taken there for burial.Olive Schreiner's works include:
The Story of an African Farm as Ralph Iron, 1883
Dreams, 1890
Dream Life and Real Life, 1893
The Political Situation (with S C Cronwright-Schreiner), 1896
Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland, 1897
An English South African's View of the Situation, 1899
Women and Labour, 1911
Stories, Dreams and Allegories, 1923
From Man To Man, 1926
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