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By SOPHIA KISHKOVSKY
Published: June 24, 2010
NIKOLA-LENIVETS, RUSSIA — The setting is like something out of a 19th-century Russian novel about artists, aristocrats and their acolytes mingling at a pastoral country estate.
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Nikolai Polissky, the Russian artist, by the Lighthouse on the river Ugra in the village of the Nikola-Lenivets in the Kaluga region south of Moscow.
Nikola-Lenivets, about a four bumpy hour's drive south of Moscow in the Kaluga region, has inspired the land-art creations of Nikolai Polissky, and has become both a magnet for Russian contemporary artists and a name on the international art scene.
Mr. Polissky and villagers-turned-artisans under his training have crafted installations for the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale and for the museum of modern art in Luxembourg — a wooden rendition of the Large Hadron Collider — and deer for Philippe Starck's revamp of Le Royal Monceau hotel in Paris, which are to ship out on July 1.
Nikolai Polissky was born in 1957 and first trained in ceramics in St Petersburg, becoming one of the group of Mitki artists there. The movement named after the artist Dmitry Shagin, has been described as 'an ironic hybrid of Tolstoyism and hippy philosophy.' It set the mood for Nikolai when he moved to the village Nikola-Lenivets, some 200 kilometers west of Moscow. There he co-opted villagers to work with him building large structures, often imitating famous foreign monuments, cobbled together out of humble local materials including snow, wood and hay. The first work was an army of 220 snowman with carrot noses and helmets made of buckets.
Nikolay Vladimirovich Polissky was born in Moscow on January 5th, 1957. In 1982 he graduated from the Mukhina Higher School of Industrial Design in Leningrad, where he studied at the Ceramics Department. He was a member of the Mitki group of artists, with whom he participated in exhibitions in many cities all over the world. The Mitki are a group of about 20 artists from St Petersburg; they take their name from one of their number, Dmitry Shagin. The group formed at the beginning of the 1980s, and 1985 saw the publication of the book Mitki, which may be regarded as an expanded version of the movement's manifesto. The Mitki became the focus for a distinctive social and aesthetic movement, whose members exercised themselves in fine art, prose, poetry, and life style. It was not long before this art project spread beyond St Petersburg, with the formation of the Moscow Mitki and, a little later, the New Mitki.
Artist Nikolay Polissky, who moved to the village of Nikola-Lenivets in Kaluzhskaya Region in 1989 and creates art objects in collaboration with local residents and in unity with a magnificent landscape, would seem to be an ideal embodiment of the view, now found only on the pages of Soviet school textbooks, that the art of Russian artists, writers, composers, and so on necessarily expresses love for the Russian people and Russian nature. 19th-century Russian realism, from which spring schoolchildren's ideas of the classics in art, indeed provides easy confirmation of this love — whether in the form of canonical descriptions of nature, landscape paintings, or generic scenes in which it has always been possible to see a sympathetic account of the life of simple people. And even classic Russian modernist artists such as Bubnovy valet or the Cubofuturists can be made to fit this interpretation, given that the Russian Avant-garde for a long time remained simultaneously both futuristic and close to the Russian soil — oriented both on the future and on archaic local sources. In fact, even the Utopian projects of the revolutionary Avant-garde, who no longer called people to get excited about the landscape and ordinary people, but to radically recreate both nature and human beings, could not destroy this view completely.
Ivan Kramskoy, the architect whose pen was rather more accurate than his brush, wrote of the great Russian landscape painter Ivan Shishkin: "Shishkin is the milestone of the Russian landscape". What he meant was that Russian landscape painting prior to Shishkin and after him were two completely different art forms. Before Shishkin the landscape was a respectable picture that hung above the desk in the study. After him it was an epic image of Russia, an object of national pride. Recalling this quotation, I could say that Nikolay Polissky is the milestone of Russian land art. Before Polissky land art in Russia was a series of experiments by fringe artists. But now, in his wake, it has become a matter of landscape festivals that gather crowds of people in their thousands. This is a fundamental shift in how modern art functions in Russia. And it is why I call him a milestone.

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jbwiv Posts: 2Guys,
We bought a 2003 MDX from a local reseller with 61K miles. The warranty expired at 60K. It now has 99K
A month after we bought it, we experienced transmission slips on occasion...often when turning but sometimes just moving straight on. The car would come out of gear, rev up in RPMs, then catch with a loud bang. I took it to the local dealership here and they charged me $550 to flush the transmission and a bunch of other fluids saying that that should fix it. It didn't. They then said they just couldn't repeat it.
We've lived with it ever since. However, last week my wife said it simply wouldn't go over 5 miles an hour, yet RPMs were going up.
I came home and checked the transmission fluid. Instead of the pink I'm used to, it was chalky white. I went to the dealership, bought some fluid, came home and put it in. The car drove fine for the next 30 minutes. Parked it and saw fluid dripping out of the bottom.
I called my local dealership and asked for help. He was a bit of a jerk, saying that he couldn't help me because:
1. I didn't buy the car there.
2. I didn't use them regularly for maintenance. I change all my own oil and fluids typically, so oh well.
So I took it to the local Cottman's. They said that a heat transfer from the transmission to the radiator had breached, and that the radiator coolant and transmission fluid had become mixed. This is why it looked chalky when I checked the fluid. They said a radiator replacement and transmission flush might just fix the issue. So, I paid them $650 and they did it.
Drove ok for about a week, although it did seem to be shifting a bit rougher. Yesterday, it started slipping on my wife again after she had been waiting on my daughter at school (in gear). I drove it around today, and couldn't get it to repeat for myself *until* I stopped at a drive through. Suddenly, when moving from the first drive thru window to the next, I got the slip. It just goes up in RPMs but doesn't move forward as fast as you'd expect it to.
I called Cottman's, and they said the suspected there was still some coolant in the transmission and that I should come out for another flush. If that didn't do it, it would need a replacement transmission. $2500.
I called Aamco...the quoted $1400.
I took it to a local Honda (non-dealer) service place, and they said $4K. They said that if I went with Cottman's or Aamco, I'd just be replacing the transmission with another transmission with the same defect and that the $4K would insure I get a factory-rebuilt tranmission with the defect resolved.
I'm usure what to do, and hope you can help me.
1. Is it worth trying to call and complain again to Acura? I hate to do it, but I'm in the leadership of a company with over 5000 people, so I'd think that my word my carry some weight, but probably not. What should I do? Who should I complain to?
2. Is it really risky to go with Aamco?
3. Anything else you can tell me that would help? This thing is *sinking* me financially.
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b30 Posts: 2Wow, I have the same story, only my 2001 MDX had 230K miles when it started. It only slips in between first and second gear at slow speeds and only after taking my foot off the gas, coasting a bit and then pressing the gas again. If I accelerate without backing off, it never slips. I also can not make it happen when I try.
I did get a new tranny from Aamco at $3500 after both the dealer and Aamco both said it was a tranny problem. Aamco offer a by far better warrenty on the new tranny. Now I have a new tranny and still have the problem. Now Aamco says it is the power control board and they can fix for additional $1200. I am going to take to the dealer for their opinion.
Anyone know what the power control board does and what are the symptoms when it goes bad?
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madmommy3 Posts: 28If you are stuck with it, go to a reputable tranmission dealer that has a 3 year warranty on their work. We did so (they are members of some transmission dealer network so if it busts on the road, supposedly any tranny shop in their network will fix it. We paid $2500 plus a new radiator which was full of metal or something for another $350. So far so good but we only drive it as our second car and not very far. No road trips other than 100 miles or so. You can complain to Acura but it goes on deaf ears. They don't care. You can hire a lawyer but again, they will play the "not properly maintained game. Some of the big tranny shops low ball the cost up front and go up from there. My mechanic who was not going to get the work warned me of that. You will get a reused tranny with new guts. $1400 doesn't really cover that so beware. Check around. $4K at honda is steep b/c they automatically change the brains of it as well (I forget the term for it...so it's $3000 or so plus another $800 for the brains plus some sealing stuff). You may or may not need the brains, but you will get a 36K 3 year warranty, or you should and given that many have recurring tranny issues, that is worth gold. You can ditch it just before it expires. Sad but ture, sorry you had to join our club.
junaid5 Posts: 1My 2001 MDX has 132k miles on it and last Friday started to slip gears.
Went to Acura and it is the Transmission. Scanner code was P0730. Talked to service manager and Acura CS, both did not offer any assistance. Cost to repair by dealer is $4100.00
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jamesmartinez Posts: 1My car is at the dealer for an intermittent problem that started even when the car was still under warranty. The car would shudder when coasting at around 50mph but once it starts accelerating, it is fine. I was told that the problem is with a torque converter and was quoted $2500 (parts $1100 plus labor).
They said that it is no longer under warranty and so I have to pay the full amount.
The car only has less than 75k miles on it. What course of action can we take since looking through the Internet postings, this seems to be a common problem with Acura and I feel that they should take responsibility for fixing the problems at their cost. -
signguy2 Posts: 7Don't accept their proposal. I had the same problem with the torque converter, here
on Long Island in New York, the dealer charged me $1000. and Acura picked up the rest. My vehicle had 92,000 miles at the time. Acura knows that they make a
lousy product and want to pass along the buck. Make some noise, insist to speak
to an Acura rep. Don't accept what they are trying to do to you. These are expensive autos and they should stand behind their product. Good Luck -
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evazhang21 Posts: 2I have a 2003 MDX, which had a transmission failure when I was driving it last week. It was a terrible experience, since I stopped in the express way. I had to drive it to the curb using the 12 gear and had it towed to the dealer.
The dealer said the transmission has a internal failure, so it has to be replaced. They offered $4,700 for the service.
I am very disappointed with Acura. The millage of my car is only around 70,000 miles. As a luxury brand, this is intolerable.
The dealer is negotiating with Acura right now and I hope they can offer a little discount, because $4700 is totally over my budget.
But no matter what, I don't think I will ever buy another Acura. -
jslivon Posts: 57Our '03 MDX transmission failed at 107k miles. We had an extended warranty that expired a month before the failure. It was our second Acura from this dealer. I argued to the dealer's service rep. that paying the $4,500 for a new transmission was unacceptable considering Acura's reputation of a premium quality vehicle. We found this blog on Edmunds and told them we were aware Acura was covering up a defect.
They called Acura in CA a few times, Acura first offering to pay 75% then a few days later to pay 90%. We took that offer.
Acura will pay for some costs. Make the dealer call Acura in CA. Tell them that you know these transmissions are defective. Report them to the Better Busness Bureau if they won't reduce the charges. Print out some of these blogs for documentation.
PS...your new Acura transmission will have a 3yr./36 month warranty. Use it up, then buy a Ford. That's what we'll do.
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lushlife Posts: 3Well done...They are clearly aware they have a problem on their hands with the 2003 MDX transmissions but they are still trying to keep it quiet by settling with individuals who complain. It is just a matter of time before someone is killed in an accident because of this. Meanwhile, evazhang should follow your advice.
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ilesan Posts: 2My 2001 transmission (115k miles) presents a similar problem since 80k miles. It goes to neutral when I'm slowly accelerating. It commonly happens after a stop due to congested traffic, speed bumps, on slightly uphill surfaces, etc. To continue I need to manually shift it to first or second gear.
My Acura dealer has never found the problem, as it doesn't happen when the employee test the vehicle.
I have had the transmission repaired three times since then (by an Honda certified mechanic). That fix the problem for a day or two and then it starts to slip again.
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jbwiv Posts: 2Good news and bad news. My dealership finally came around, offering to pay 50%. Not being the original owner (I've heard that Acura gives better treatment to original owners) I opted to take it. Now, after reading what others have gotten, I feel I might have not gotten the best deal. Still, it cost me $2080 out the door, and that's far better than the $4500 they originally quoted. Guess I can't complain *that* much.
evazhang21 Posts: 2Thanks to you all.
The dealer just called and offered 80% off of the total service. That's $1200 plus tax. It is much better than $5000, so I took it.
He first called yesterday afternoon and offered $1800, and I told him the information I got from John, but he asked me to offer the record of the proper maintenance, which I don't have. I insisted that the problem is their defective transmission which is even on the Wiki("The 2003 - 2006 models transmissions have so far shown the same failure rates and costs thousands to repair".) and I would complain if they don't offer better number.
I think it's their stratagem to budge a little bit every time until you get tired and give up. If anybody has the same situation, just remember to argue with them. The information from this website sure can help.
I hope Acura could be honest with their products and recall the defective parts as soon as possible before any tragedy happens. Again, I will never buy another car from Acura in the future. I just paid $1200 tuition to learn that. -
gigagirl Posts: 21Hi All, I have been following all the posts here and had to respond! First, I am now the owner of a 2010 MDX,- husband thereafter got himself the TL - both very nice! Secondly I was the previous owner of a Jeep Commander - bought it brand-spanking new in '07 and truthfully right out of the box, if you will, had one 'major' issue after another with it and not minor issues either over-all. Unloaded it in perfect body shape and low-low miles this past March buying the MDX. Anyway I took myself off the jeep repair and maintenance forums happily - of which I was one of the many forum stars almost weekly writing in about this or that and placed myself on the acura one. Over-all happily the acura forum seems a tad boring in comparison in that there are not tonnes of daily problems and reports, of that I am delighted! My purpose for sharing here is due to one of the many major problem's I'd had with the commander people started asking me how it was remedied and eventually it was. Equally asking where it was taken care of etc. - the dealership and manager began getting telephone calls and appointments being set up for their same problem to be fixed even for out-of-state folks (I should have requested commission) and the dealership began reading - big-time ALL the forums (which in my opinion I believe they should anyway) !!! That, in my opinion, is a good thing over-all and when you've really got issues - send them to the forum to read on all others with the same problems. At least that's our take! Anyway as acura seems mild in comparison - I am now believing I should sign up for another make I'm eventually going to be looking to get in trouble with - and start following the forums on that - might make me realize (which i didn't when buying the jeep) that looks can be deceiving - loved the look of the commander but boy oh boy what a mobile it was and the color should have been yellow for sure - in shop more than with me at times! Anyway glad you got a better deal due to help w/in - mobile networking works well!! Best,
kpsmith999 Posts: 46Starting around 30,000 miles, I began to notice a vibration/grinding noise while accelerating through 35 to 40 mph. The noise would last for 10 to 15 seconds and then stop. I took my MDX into my Acura dealer at 35,000 miles while it was under warranty and they said they could not reproduce the problem. The problem continued to worsen however I was now out of warranty. I did some research on the internet and found 14 reports of the exact same problem on the NHTSA (www.hntsa.gov). Out of 30 total complaints, 14 were this specific transmission problem. I also found a 2004 MDX service bulletin (#6003; NHTSA # 10022468) that states "Torque converter shudder or vibration between 35 and 40 mph". I presented this info to the Acura dealer and they acknowledged the problem and agreed to pay for 75% of the torque converter replacement (the care is 6 years old and has 45,000 miles). Why hasn't someone started a class action law suit regarding this problem given the significant amount of data pointing to a general problem?
mjwd Posts: 5Sounds like everyone else's problems, except that the used car dealer from which I bought this car has gone to great lengths over the past 10 months to avoid diagnosing, avoid fixing and even cover up that there even IS a problem! Taking it to an authorized Acura dealer this week and plan to specifically ask them to check out and fix the torque converter and/or transmission. Only 1200 miles left before warranty expires so in panic mode at this point. Hopefully Acura makes good on this issue.
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mjwd Posts: 5Thanks for the suggestion...I'll do that. I did call the Acura customer service line yesterday so there's a record of my issue in the system, and hopefully the dealership will take care of the problem tomorrow. If not, I won't drive the car until I find a dealer who WILL fix the problem!
lori24 Posts: 20Hi,
I have the same problem, It's at dealer now replacing torque converter and transmission. Did it fix your problem, very curious to know if this is the solution. I had my car 2months when it started acting up so after 8 months of owning car its back in for 2nd torque and a new transmission.let me know how yours is acting. -
mjwd Posts: 5Yes, it was the torque converter/transmission...at the dealership getting fixed right now. I'm hopeful that it will take care of the problem, but will let you know if it doesn't! Luckily the dealership has been great to work with...got the car right in, gave me a loaner car, acknowledged this is a common problem, has been extremely pleasant about the whole thing (unlike some of the horror stories I've read on this and other online forums!). I did ask what happens if/when the noise comes back in another 10,000 miles and they said that Acura is usually very accommodating about that even when the car is no longer under warranty. Fingers crossed I don't need to find out first-hand, but sorry to hear yours has been a problem for you!
lori24 Posts: 20Why did it take them so long to get yours back in, I noticed your original post was from Jan? How many miles does yours have on it? Mine has 59000, I have been tempted to unload this car, because I don't have any faith in it. I've heard tons of horror stories also. Not sure yet what to do or think about Acura. Good luck lets keep each other posted!
kpsmith999 Posts: 46To those that are interested, I just recieved word from Honda International that they will be covering 100% of the cost of replacing the torque converter even though the vehicle is out of warranty. It took many phone calls, establishing a case file with Honda and the threat of a class action suit to get them to do this. Given the number of MDXs and Honda Pilots with with very specific problem, I do not understand why a recall has not occured. In preparing my case to Honda, I counted over 100 reports of the 30-40 mph grinding/vibration problem and in almost all cases it was the transmission torque converter. If anyone is experiencing this problem, either in warranty or out our warranty, I would really push the issue with Honda to get 100% reimbursement.
mjwd Posts: 5My original post was actually from June, but the car has had the problem since the day I bought it back in August '09. Long story short, the dealer from which I bought it (not an authorized Acura dealer) lied to me about the cause of the noise and covered up the problem for close to 10 months! Luckily I caught onto them when I had 68,800 miles on the car...just 1200 miles from my warranty expiring! I'm mixed about my MDX as well, but going to hold onto it for now and see how it goes. Good luck to you! )
kpsmith999 Posts: 46Just picked up my 2005 MDX from dealer after replacing the torque converter. It appears that the vibration/grinding between 35-40 mph has now been eliminated. For background, I reported this problem in March 2009, a couple of months prior to the expiration of my warranty. The service tech stated that he/she could not reproduce the noise I was hearing. Over a year later, the noise was now continuous. I took the vehicle in and this time the service tech could hear the noise. I was told that the vehicle was out of warranty (45,000 miles, but over 60 months) and that it would cost $2,000 to $3,000 to fix the problem. I opened up a case file with Honda America. After several calls, I was offered a repair for $500. I continued to complain and mentioned that I had uncovered over 100 complaints for the exact same issue. The Honda rep. still would not budge on the $500 cost to me. Finally, I mentioned that I might pursue a "class action suit". He said he would speak to the district supervisor. Miraculously, he came back and said that Honda America could cover 100% of the repair. I would suggest that anyone battling this issue out with Honda America mention "class action suit". There attitude seems to change quite significantly! Good luck!


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I routinely root these with no problems. I root in a perlite and peat mix and tent. I use a weak hormone. Al |
Thanks calistoga. I would like to over winter some inside. I only got two seeds to germinate so I just have the two plants to work with. They have plenty material so that I can get 8-10 more cuttings now and should have more before frost arrives. Do you get 100%? If so I'll try w/o the hormone. |
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Agape4Gondor - 21 Jan 06 - 4:59 PM
Ok - I'm reeling from everything that happened in this chapter. Incredibly wonderful moments all through it - wish I could comment on everything but here are my two favorite lines!
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Does Denethor know Thorongil's age?
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Yes, Denethor knows Thorongil's age. Finduilas found out Thorongil's birthday in Ch. 16, Claims (about 2/3 through), and she has told several people, including Adrahil and Denethor, to correct the misconception that Thorongil is significantly younger than Denethor. Since Denethor knows how old Thorongil is and knows when he began serving Thengel, he knows Thorongil has been in Rohan or Gondor since he was 26.
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I believe that's exactly what the label says. I'd let it adjust & settle in, giving it bright indirect light & observing how long it takes for the mix to dry out. I assume it's an EA, they can be difficult that way, so I'd just study it first. I've got a Speckled Lacunosa (likely EA, but not labeled) whose watering needs I'm still learning after 2 months. |
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Yup, looks like my Royal Flush. Except yours is much much bigger : ) Mine is just a cutting that is starting to take off. The new growth is really interesting looking; on mine, it is almost black. Can't wait til my cutting gets as big as your plant! |
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I'm so "green" with envy Dawn!!! I've been making weekly trips to two different Lowe's for a month now looking for 'Royal Flush'. Since your in zone 7 and I'm in zone 5, maybe in two to four weeks we'll get some up here. I hope they send more than one or two to each store--unless I get the "one" or one of the "two". How many were at your Lowe's? I'm really happy for you Dawn. Keep your fingers crossed for me!!! Tish |
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There were several Royal Flushes when I went. Just keep looking, I bet they'll be in your store soon. I looked at Home Depot and WM and they don't have any new EA plants right now. At least not hanging ones. |
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Well, Dawn, that's good to know. I kept thinking "what if there is only a random one sent to each Lowe's". Or worse yet, only to some Lowe's. It's like getting the "golden ticket". I check at Home Depot too. The only reason I go there is for pots, but I check for hoyas since I'm there. I like Lowe's better. It's nice and clean. Congratulations on your lucky find of your 'Royal Flush'!!! Tish |
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June 6, 2014, marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. One can only imagine what it must have been like for the thousands of mothers who waited for word of their child's safety.
Maggie Evans will provide the wreath to be laid at the grave of Revolutionary War Patriot Pvt. Joseph Lane by Ocoee Chapter members. The ceremony will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m., at the Old Lee Cemetery off White Oak Valley Road.
Vice Regent Laura Boyd introduced guest speaker Nancy Hemmrich, vice president general, National Society DAR. Hemmrich, a past Tennessee state regent and past insignia chairman, presented a program on the history of DAR insignia from the founding of the organization on Oct. 11, 1890, to the present.
The DAR motto is "God, Home, and Country" and its purpose is to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. During the Revolutionary War, brave American patriots risked their lives and sacrificed for the freedoms that we have today. DAR members honor and preserve the legacy of their patriot ancestors through membership in the society.
Jane Lucchesi reported the Southeast Tennessee Veterans Home Council is still working with the state on site preparation for the Cleveland/Bradley County state veterans home. The SETVH Council hopes to raise $15,000 to go toward construction at the June 7 golf tournament to be held at Chatata Valley Golf Course.
American Indian Chairman Joy Harden told the story of Cherokee Chief James Vann, a successful tribal leader and businessman. During the 1790s, Vann established a prosperous plantation covering more than 1,000 acres, and he owned approximately 100 slaves. He also owned taverns, grist mills, livestock and a ferry that crossed the Chattahoochee River in Georgia.
Vann brought European-American education into the Cherokee Nation with his support of the Moravian mission school. He also urged the Cherokees to adopt European-style "civilization" because of the positive aspects he had observed in that culture.
But Vann abused alcohol and could at times be cruel and ruthless. He was also paranoid about theft. It was said that he lived by the sword and died by the sword. Drinking at Tom Buffington's Tavern along the Old Federal Road in North Georgia on Feb. 19, 1809, he was murdered while holding a bottle in one hand and a drink in the other. Though the person who shot him was never caught, it was suspected that someone whom he had wronged was his killer.
Vann's death had a major affect on the matrilineal Cherokee society, which was structured around women, not men. Property passed through the wife when a Cherokee man died. But Vann, aligning himself with European law, left his inheritance to his oldest son, Joseph. The tribal council, attempting to reconcile the situation, gave some of the inheritance to his other children, but Joseph got the bulk. When he died at the age of 43, Chief Vann was one of the richest men not only in the Cherokee Nation, but in the United States. His home, the Vann House, is located near Chatsworth, Ga.
Jeannine Scott gave the National Defense Report explaining that the Medal of Honor was created by Congress during the Civil War and is America's highest military decoration for valor. But it was never meant to be awarded to Confederate soldiers.
Feeling that those soldiers should have also been awarded medals, the Sons of Confederate Veterans now bestow the Confederate Medal of Honor on those whose bravery in battle during the Civil War can be proven. According to a spokesman, "These men were doing what we all did when we served our county or our cause — looking out for your fellow soldier and trying to bring him home safely."
During the business session of the meeting, Gussie Ridgeway read the minutes of the previous meeting, and Linda Foster gave the treasurer's report. Registrar Helen Riden reported on the progress of prospective member applications.
Conservation Chairman Ann Cherry suggested three easy ways to "go green" — buy local produce to reduce transportation, turn lights off when leaving a room, and use your pet's stale water to water your plants.
After door prizes were given out, Dietrich thanked hostesses Bess Neil, Margot Everhart and Mary Margaret Stamper, then adjourned the meeting.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership in DAR.


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This is a Nigel Slater recipe. Replace the fennel seeds with sage for a wonderful alternative, or use fresh fennel in place of the onion.
Submitted by Sharen Findlay
Makes dinner for two, with leftovers for lunch.
Estimated cooking and prep time: 60 minutes
- 1 lb high quality pork sausages
- olive oil, coconut oil, bacon grease, tallow, or lard
- 2 medium onions
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/4 lb white button or cremini mushrooms (about 5 medium)
- 1/2 lb jerusalem artichokes (also "sunchokes")
- half of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- light stock or water to cover (about 3/4 - 1 cup)
- a small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- steamed kale, spring cabbage, or purple sprouting broccoli, to serve
- Brown the sausages all over in a little oil in a deep cast iron skillet or pot. Take out of skillet and set aside.
- Peel the onions and cut them into thick segments, then add to the pan in which you browned the sausages, pouring in a little more oil if you need to. Let the onions soften over a moderate heat till they are tender enough to crush with a wooden spoon. Don't hurry this; it should take about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Peel and finely slice the garlic and add it to the onions. Cut the mushrooms in half and add to the skillet.
- Peel or simply scrub the artichokes, then cut them into 1" pieces. Add them to the pan, pushing the onions aside, and let them color slightly.
- Now tip the sausages back into the pan. Cut the lemon into fat chunks and tuck them in along with the fennel seeds and a good seasoning of salt and black pepper.
- Pour over enough stock or water to cover and bring to the boil.
- Turn the heat down and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are truly tender. If there is too much liquid, turn up the heat and let it reduce a little.
- Stir in the parsley, check the seasoning and eat with the steamed greens.
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I couldn't find the artichokes so I will be trying this tonight with brussel sprouts.
I can't ever seem to find the Jerusalem artichokes. What is the next best option and how would you prepare it (chopped, sliced, whole)?
Would canned Artichoke hearts be okay? I know canned food is not the best.. but I can't seem to find the Jerusalem artichokes.
Many thanks in advanced for the response! :)


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Vance Worley is something of an oddity. Not only is he one of the few begoggled pitchers in the big leagues (though their ranks swell), he is a control pitcher of the highest degree. Not blessed with the tremendous "swing and miss" stuff scouts and fans drool over, Worley gets by on deception and, I think, dumb luck.
Earlier this season Worley posted one of the strangest pitching lines I've ever seen: he struck out 11 Padres while only registering 10 swinging strikes. Worely's outing in San Diego also saw the Phillies right-hander throw fewer than 60 total strikes while registering more than 10 strikeouts, a very odd thing indeed.
This game was out of the ordinary for Worley, to be sure. He strikes out more than 21% of the batters he faces, which is unbelievable when you consider his paltry 5.8% whiff rate. He is somehow striking out a well above-average amount of hitters while missing a well below-average number of bats. He is an enigma and he isn't going away.
The percentages for Worley tell part of the story, the raw figures present a more compelling case for Worley's singular weirdness. Because of a brief DL stint earlier this year, Vance Worley has made just 12 starts, totalling 74 innings pitched. His 66 total strikeouts in those 74 innings give him his 8.03 K/P rate.
66 strikeouts in 74 innings is good. 68 swinging strikes in 74 innings is not as good. In fact, it is quite bad. To compare, Stephen Strasburg registered 67 swinging strikes over his first four starts in the month of June. Yu Darvish coaxed 68 whiffs in his five June outings. Those are among the bat-missingest starters in baseball but it suggests Worley is doing something…unusual.
Unusual things like manager just two more total swing-and-misses than total strikeouts for the year. 66 strikeouts, 68 whiffs. What is this, I don't even. Only Bartolo Colon claims a similar ratio (55 Ks to 56 swinging strikes) but he can all agree his long ago sold his soul to the devil, rendering his numbers inadmissible and possibly wicked.
How does Worley do it? How can he earn so many called strikes that leave hitters baffled? The 140 qualified starters in the big leagues this season average 45 more swinging strikes than strikeouts – Worley has two yet he is at least an average pitcher in 2012 (FIP- of 96.)
One idea: he has naked photos of every working umpire in the league today. The below image shows Vance Worley's called strikes in two-strike counts next to the league's calls in that same situation.
Vance Worley gets his share of high strikes. I think he actually gets the entire Phillies staff allotment. Part of Worley's success with two strikes (he holds batters to .177 wOBA, compared to a league-wide two strike wOBA of .248) comes from his kitchen sink approach – Worley throws fastballs, sinkers, cutters and sliders with two strikes.
If this willingness to get weird when the strikeout is near gives him an edge, credit to Worley. If pitching backwards puts both hitters and umpires off-balance, consider Vance Worley on the cutting edge of baseball inefficiencies. The above heat map shows Worley's uncommon willingness to work the same side of the plate against both lefties and righties, another unconventional approach.
Or he's just a guy who gets a big strike zone for now. A guy who cannot (or does not) miss bats is up against it in the big leagues. Worley's ground ball numbers are good but his home run rates are more Henderson Alvarez than C.J. Wilson.
At the very least, we must acknowledge Vance Worley is a very weird pitcher. The goggles and the bizarre approach might just earn him a place in my heart. Better to be weird than boring, somebody decidedly weird and probably bored once said.


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My inability to make a decision is bordering on the ridiculous. I found a tile that I LOVE & want to use it over the cooktop. Does it go well with my granite & the backsplash tiles? Also, if you would care to vote one more time for the bs (glass vs ceramic), I would greatly appreciate it. No more recall election after this. ;-) |
Follow-Up Postings:
Glass tile backsplash, and no I don't think the cooktop tile goes. But it's very difficult to tell because the mesh area is quite orangish and that may well be throwing the tiles themselves off. Perhaps it might (big might) work with the right grout, but I would stick to the lovely glass subways and call it a day myself! |
Can you explain which tiles are going where. We were going to have have the backsplash using tiles similar to the tiles you have. |
- Posted by debrak2008 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 18, 13 at 18:37
I like the glass subways. I would pass on the little ones. Unfortunately colors don't always translate well online. You may just have to go with your gut feeling. |
The tile colors all seem to blend well with your counter grays. I would do a different grout color, as it seems to be giving a peachy cast. In the last picture, the granite looks warmer. So it's hard to tell! It also depends on how you are using everything, in terms of the tile pattern (especially the small one) mixing with your swirling stone. It would seem to be offset enough being over a range. |
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Thu, Jul 18, 13 at 21:00
Consider the cabinets and not just the granite. With your older oak cabinets, I would be careful about introducing a modern and/or a very high-end look with glass and crushed glass tile. I would use a ceramic tile with your traditional cabinets, but I wonder if gray is too trendy. What are the floors? As for tiling with something different under the hood, I would only consider that if you have a range and hood that you want to draw attention to as a focal point. |
I think they work well together. |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Thu, Jul 18, 13 at 22:52
Glass..it is a lighter, airier look. The one in the middle looks too orange/peach next to the granite and all those little squares will look busy. What is your granite? Very pretty! |
Are your cabinets going to remain as is, no painting? If so, I agree that something more traditional. If the stone is warmer than in the first pictures, I would also consider something warmer to tie in the cabinets. |
- Posted by frugalnotstingy (My Page) on Thu, Jul 18, 13 at 23:40
This post was edited by frugalnotstingy on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 2:09
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 8:44
I think it's the two completely different colors that is troubling me. I think you need to go gray OR tan...you can have different tiles over the stove...but in the same color family. Also, for the tan--I would go more with the golden tones in your counter...the tile you show looks like the peachier tones and I think it clashes with your cabs IMHO. |
- Posted by bookworm4321 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 9:00
Second Joanie's color choice, and adding that I like the larger version, not the small1x1s. |
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 9:28
The crushed glass is too much bling and sparkle for your heavier oak cabinets. You're mixing too entirely different styles. |
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 9:53
I found your old thread and I remember your kitchen. Since your floor is a dark gray tile, and there's a lot of it, I think a gray backsplash will give you a two-toned kitchen--gray and brown. It could be a little depressing. The gray ceramic is definitely too dark, but a tan tile could clash with the floor. Can you take a close-up of the floor tile, please? You might also try posting on the Home Decorating forum without the gray samples and see what they come up with. Sometimes they have a different perspective than people on the Kitchens forum. |
- Posted by debrak2008 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 10:04
I 2nd the idea to post your kitchen without any tile samples on the decor forum and ask WWYD. |
- Posted by frugalnotstingy (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 10:45
This is so hard. (Sigh) I am always just drawn to the gray tiles. Does this mean I have to paint my cabinets to make the colors & style that I want work? Thanks for all your opinions. |
I know those crushed glass tiles are very cool, but I don't think they go with your cabinets and counter, esp. not in that color which reads peachy pink. Full disclosure: I've decided I don't care for glass tiles at all, so I would suggest a ceramic tile in whatever color you choose. Agree with others that, if you have a gray floor, a gray backsplash could be a little dark/oppressive. It's a good suggestion to remove all your samples, take a photo that shows more of the kitchen, then ask, what would look good here. It's better than having responses be, no, not that, or that either. |
- Posted by lavender_lass (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 11:11
I like the bigger square tile with the gray tile...if you use it as an accent strip about 2/3 of the way up from the counter. It picks up the accent color in the granite and will tie in with the wood color of the cabinets. Very pretty counter top :) |
- Posted by jellytoast (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 11:22
I have those crushed glass tiles on my back splash in a gorgeous green color that blends nicely with my seafoam granite. But we used them VERY sparingly, as accents on a cream color background. They actually look more rustic than modern when only a few are used and paired with a more traditional tile. Have you considered using an off-white or cream colored back splash tile, rather than the gray? I agree with linelle in that a ceramic tile might be better suited to your cabinets. |
- Posted by pricklypearcactus (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 11:24
Can you take a picture of the glass tile, the ceramic tile, and the mosaic all together flat on the countertop? For some reason when you lean them up against the wall, it's difficult to tell the exact color (for me at least). I think maybe the glass and the mosaic could work, but it's a little difficult to tell if the edge color of the mosaic is off. |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 11:40
Sounds like you are getting overwhelmed. Maybe take a break for a week or so, then look at everything again with fresh eyes. There's usually no hurray to do a BS (other than you want it done yesterday!) For the BS--maybe try to find something with the tones in your floor to tie everything together. I would keep it simple, especially if your floor has a pattern. |
really need to see the floor and more of the cabinet. at first I was going to say the grey glass but if the space is more traditional (which seems so from the cabinet) I would say ceramic - but then I wonder if the color contrast of ceramic would work with the cabinet. the tile colors all seem to work with the counter, just don't know about the cabinet and floor. sorry. I know it's hard but hang in there. |
I agree with joanie. The BS can be the most frustrating of the reno. Especially for those of us who did not have their vision set before hand. Take a break. I also agree that I would like to see the kitchen without your samples. From what I see, i would do a simple cream subway or square. Look at a2gemini's kitchen. She has a border and accent tiles that add the bling you are looking for. I like too how she had her tiles installed. One row straight, the rest on a diagonal. I love glass tiles, but not with your oak. Sorry. |
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 12:55
The elements you love have a beekeeperswife glam kitchen feel to them, and you are trying to force that onto oak cabinets. I think that you can find tiles you'll really like, but you need a different reference point to lead you down the right path. How about the Grazia Rixi tiles? They bring in soft color. This kitchen is very pretty, though the accent tiles are very traditional and probably not your taste. |
Here is a link that might be useful: backsplash
- Posted by frugalnotstingy (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 13:24
- Posted by lavender_lass (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 13:40
Oh, pooh! Don't worry about what your friends say...if they're that concerned, have they offered to throw a painting party? My house is a mess (my husband just got home from the hospital) and that's the way it's going to be for a few more weeks! I like that saying...those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter :) |
- Posted by debrak2008 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 13:53
This is because you are TKO. We all experience it. No one except other TKOers understand why we take so long for making decisions, etc. When I was questioned I would just start talking about what perfectionists we are and do into great detail about design choices. Everyones eyes would start glazing over and they would not ask again. |
I just wanted to second mayflowers recommendation of the Grazia Rixi tiles. I have them in my master bath in Mandorla, along with the crushed glass accent tiles you picked out. Perhaps you could use some of those crushed glass tiles as a small accent in your backsplash along the lines of the kitchen mayflowers linked? The Rixi tiles are very understated but very beautiful. Someone recommended them to me and I have totally fallen in love with them. I think they would look gorgeous with your granite and cabinets - maybe in the Crema color. In my master bath I used the Rixi Mandorla tiles as the primary field tile and the little crushed glass squares in the bath faucet and shower niches. I know it's hard not to feel rushed to find a backsplash, but if you give it some time I am sure you can find something you are truly excited about! |
- Posted by jellytoast (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 15:08
"When I was questioned I would just start talking ... into great detail ... everyone's eyes would start glazing over and they would not ask again. " LOL. |
I wonder what color you could paint your cabinets that would be more modern looking, which you seem to want, but still blend with the traditional oak woodwork. You have a bridge to build there. |
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 15:15
I was just reading through that thread I linked and A2gemini used Grazia Rixi too. You should be able to find her backsplash on GW. Also look at Grazia Melange, which Babushka_cat and a few others used. They have a gray, but now your floor tile looks more brown than gray, so you could use a cream. |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 15:31
Take your time and don't worry about what others say/think. This IS a big decision--it's expensive and you have to live with it for a long time so you want to get it right. Looking at the picture of your entire kitchen...I would definitely go with a creamy field tile and then do an accent in a tile that ties in the floor color (but that also coordinates with the granite as well). Take a break...then maybe try to scout out some other tile shops...even if you have to travel a little..it will be worth it. In the meantime, scope out on HOuzz, etc..and try to find pictures of similar kitchens..that might help narrow it down. |
- Posted by frugalnotstingy (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 15:47
joaniepoanie, the granite is bianco romano. I didn't mean to ignore your question. debrak2008, i love that "glazing over" comment! LOL marinagal, I am so loving the tantrum tiles. I really wish I can use them. Looking into grazia rixi now. Thank you everyone for the moral support! I was able to take a deep breath & am feeling less pressured now. Btw, I just started a WWYD post. :-) |
give yourself a break. no one knows unless they are in your shoes. I agree with joanie poanie. our local tile store offered to come to our house to help. maybe you can ask yours. also, we have so many tile samples we tried out in our home that we can open a store. |
- Posted by debrak2008 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 19, 13 at 19:11
Great idea about going to a tile store. I went to a few and found a someone in one store that had a great design eye. She found what I think is the perfect tile for our backsplash. You might have to make a few visits to several stores. For paint colors I already had about 500 paint chips but went to our local sherwin williams store. The people there are known locally for being really good with color. Again found the just right colors. |
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Yeah, dad knows all the cool character video games.
Fear my mad skillz.
Yeah, dad knows all the cool character video games.
Fear my mad skillz.
Last night I was mucking around with festival, the text to speech tool (ala the old DECtalk. On my [laptop](http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF05a/321957-64295-89315-321838-f33-367367.html) it was speaking too fast.
The solution is found in the Festival FAQ: Running Festival
Create the file festival/lib/siteinit.scm (if you don't already have it) and add the following
(Parameter.set 'Audio_Method 'Audio_Command)
(Parameter.set 'Audio_Command "sox -t raw -sw -r $SR $FILE -c2 -t ossdsp /dev/dsp")
On debian, you put those two lines in /etc/festival.scm
At noon time [Gymnastics Village](http://www.gymnasticsvillage.com) had a clinic taught by three former female Olympic gymnastics team members — Tasha Swikert, Hollie Vise and someone whose name I didn't catch. Mary Lee Tracy, the Women's International team coach was also there promoting _Rock with the Stars from Athens_ at the Whittemore Center next week. It was really focused on just the girls, so we didn't stay too long after buying tickets to the show for Trevor and a parent to be determined later.
Here are some photos:
Tasha Swikert, Hollie Vise and someone whose name I didn't catch (drop me a note)
Hollie Vise showing the girls how to stretch
Wendy and the kids were invited to a John Kerry house party today in Derry, NH. Griffin, the budding artist/photographer took these pictures. Addy was disappointed Mrs Heinz-Kerry wasn't there, but thought she drove Kerry there. (She didn't) Trevor has decided he wants to be one of those cool secret service men, one of which looked like Agent Smith except for his hair.
Here is the press release for the event:
[Kerry Outlines Health Care Plan to Bring Down Costs for Families, Strengthen the Economy and Create Jobs](http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2004_0819a.html)
Wendy estimated there were a few hundred people there to listen. Apparently some of the neighbors were not Kerry supporters and had a bunch of W'04 posters on their lawns
Hewlett-Packard Co. will release the final processor upgrade for its AlphaServer line of Unix servers on Monday.
Goodbye old friend.
[Check out the tombstone generator](http://tombstone.dogcrap.net/tombstone.php)
HP just won a large contract with Motorola which includes Debian running on Itanium.
From InternetNews, [HP Get Call for Carriers](http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/3395271)
"Virtually each of the network equipment providers is migrating to next-generation platforms based on Linux," Joy King, HP director of its worldwide marketing for its network and service provider business, told internetnews.com.
HP has modified the Debian Linux distribution to optimize it for carrier grade systems
Also in CNET, [Motorola and HP in Linux tie-up](http://news.com.com/Motorola+and+HP+in+Linux+tie-up/2100-1039_3-5311739.html) and Information Week [Motorola To Incorporate Integrity Systems Into 3G Call Path](http://informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=29100410)
Over on taprats there is a cool java applet that lets you create geometric patterns in the Islamic style.
Here is the original. The app doesn't save to disk, so I did an image grab with gimp and
edited it down.
This is an attempt to get just the minimal tile portion, but it still makes a nice tile on the background.


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7:58pm | They Might Be Giants "Kiss Me Son of God" from Miscellaneous T (Bar/None Records) —At The Pageant on 9/24.Buy it! |
8:02pm | Erasure "Who Needs Love Like That" from Wonderland (Mute/Sire)Buy it! |
8:06pm | Arctic Monkeys "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" from Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (Domino 2006) —At The Pageant on October4thBuy it! |
8:09pm | The Clash "White Man in the Hammersmith Palais" from The Clash (Epic 1977)Buy it! |
8:14pm | DJ Shadow "Warning Call" from The Less You Know The Better (Verve 2011) N —w/ Tom VekBuy it! |
8:18pm | Ladytron "White Elephant" from Gravity the Seducer (Nettwerk 2011) N Buy it! |
8:24pm | |
8:29pm | The Rapture "How Deep is Your Love" from In the Grace of Your Love (DFA 2011) N Buy it! |
8:33pm | Skrillex "Kill Everybody" from Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (Big Beat/Atlantic) N Buy it! |
Like everything else, times are approximate. Spinitron and this station are not liable for errors or omissions.


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Caroline Gardner Note Card & Pen Set
Product SKU # 242-8302
A name synonymous with bold color and playful patterns, Caroline Gardner is the one of the most respected greeting card and stationery designers in the United Kingdom. This note card and pen set is sure to inspire the timeless art of letter writing. Allow yourself to get lost in the whimsical patter of the pen and paper to craft a thoughtful note that will make someone smile.
Warm Weather Concerns
Chocolates and other perishable merchandise may require special handling during warm weather, and orders for these items may be unsuitable for standard shipping methods.Our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to discuss with you prior to ordering any weather-related concerns, available options and special handling charges.
During warm weather, we revise the contents in our gift baskets and other assortments to eliminate items which may be damaged by heat. We substitute non-perishable merchandise of equal or greater value, yielding a basket which will arrive in perfect condition without the need for express delivery.