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The Importance of Pollinators
It's a brief appearance but the message is important.
Pollination ecologist Neal Williams, assistant professor of entomology at UC Davis, appears briefly in a segment on native pollinators produced by America's Heartland. The show is now airing throughout the country. (Watch video)
Reporter Sarah Gardner of America's Heartland touches on the declining population of honey bees--which European colonists brought here in 1622--and native pollinators, which are also declining.
"Farmers, scientists and others in U.S. agriculture are mounting an effort to develop a unique pollinator partnership promoting the growth of native plants on farms, orchards and ranches all across America," Gardner said.
Williams is quoted as saying: "In the East, native bees can potentially provide all the pollination that's necessary in the vast majority of those farms."
It's great to see the focus on pollinators!
Gardner interviewed Mace Vaughn of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation; Ernie Shea of the Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project; and A. G. Kawamura, former California Secretary of Agriculture, among others.
Vaughn said that "unless we encourage native pollinators, consumers are going to see fewer food choices and higher prices. The conservationist is urging farmers and growers to add native plants to their growing areas in an effort to attract different bee species, butterflies, hummingbirds and other animals that can help in cross pollinating crops."
Williams, who joined the UC Davis Department of Entomology in 2009, was a featured speaker at the International Symposium on Pollinator Conservation, held last January in Fukuoka, Japan. He explored agricultural landscape change and the role of bee life history in predicting and understanding responses of bee communities.
(Editor's Note: America's Heartland is airing the program beginning this week (Jan. 1-6) and it can also be seen on America's Heartland website. To learn when the program airs in your zip code, access this site.)
Pollination ecologist Neal Williams of UC Davis with native bees. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Debut Event of UC Davis Honey and Pollination Center
The event, themed "The Bounty of Pollination, More Than Just Honey," will take place from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the RMI's Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theatre, UC Davis. Keynote speakers are winning cinematographer, director and producer Louie Schwartzberg whose film "The Beauty of Pollination" has resulted in more than 23 million views on YouTube; and pollination ecologist Neal Williams, assistant professor, UC Davis Department of Entomology, who will discuss "Integrated Pollination Strategies: Managed and Wild Bees for a Sustainable Future."
Others speaking will include:
Amina Harris, executive director of the RMI Honey and Pollination Center and owner of Z Specialty Food, Woodland, who will cover "Honey Tastings Across America"
--Victoria Wojcik, associate program manager of the San Francisco-based Pollinator Partnership, "The World of Pollinators"
--Julie Loke, teaching kitchen educator at Davis Co-Op, "Varietal Honeys—Blending the Flavors in the Kitchen"
Another attraction is the second annual "Best Honey" competition. Beekeepers can enter the competition by bringing a jar of honey (with business card and summary of the honey) to the RMI office on Wednesday, Oct. 24. There's no charge to enter. Those attending the conference will taste and judge the honey.
RMI executive director Clare Hasler-Lewis said the newly established Honey and Pollination, was approved earlier this year by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The vision is to "make UC Davis the nation's leading authority on honey, honey bees and pollination by combining the resources and expertise of RMI and the Department of Entomology's Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility."
The center's mission is "to showcase the importance of honey and pollination to the well-being of the citizens of California. The center will spearhead and nucleate efforts to gain support and assembly teams for research, education and outreach programs for various stakeholder groups including the beekeeping industry, agricultural interests who depend on bee pollination, backyard beekeepers and the food industry."
The goals:
• Expand research and education concerning nutrition, health, quality and appreciation of honey
• Develop useful information for California's agricultural bounty that depends on insect pollination
• Help the honey industry establish labeling guidelines to guarantee pure and unadulterated varietal honey
• Coordinate a multidisciplinary team of experts in honey production, pollination and bee health
• Promote the use of locally procured honey in the home, food industry and restaurants.
For more information on the debut event and to register online see the RMI website The contact person is Kim Bannister at email@example.com.
A frame of honey from the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility, UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Ready to greet visitors are RMI executive director Clare Hasler-Lewis (left) and event coordinator Tracy Dickinson. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
RMI executive director Clare Hasler-Lewis at the RMI's Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theatre. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A Taste of Honey
If you want to learn more about bees, honey and pollination, then you'll want to attend the debut event of the newly formed Honey and Pollination Center at the University of California, Davis.
Themed "Bounty of Pollination: More Than Just Honey," the event is set from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 in the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science (RMI).
It's "an afternoon of lively discussions, unique tastings and interesting displays on the science behind honey and non-honeybee pollinators," says RMI spokesperson Tracy Dickinson.
Clare Hasler-Lewis, executive director of RMI, and Ed Lewis, vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and faculty director of the Honey and Pollination Center, will welcome the crowd.
Among the speakers will be Amina Harris, owner of Z Specialty Foods, Woodland; Rebecca Ets-Hokin of the San Francisco Bay Area, certified culinary professional, who will discuss "Varietal Honeys—Blending the Flavors in the Kitchen"; and Neal Williams, UC Davis assistant professor of entomology, whose topic is "Integrated Pollination Strategies: Managed and Wild Bees for a Sustainable Future."
Also planned is a best honey competition, a Pollinator Partnership activity, and a reception that will include tastings and best honey competition results.
The cost is $60 per person, with special discounts for UC faculty, staff and students.
Folks attending will definitely walk away with a greater appreciation of honey bees and wild bees.
And a greater appreciation of one of nature's most treasured treats--honey.
A frame of honey at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility, UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A drone (male bee), distinguished by its large, wrap-around eyes and stouter body, mingles with his sisters. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The Great Bee Count
Are you ready for the Great Bee Count?
It's happening Saturday, Aug. 11.
You're encouraged to be a "citizen scientist" and count the bees in your backyard or garden over a 15-minute period and to watch or listen to a national online video broadcast at http://www.yourgardenshow.com/bees between 8 and 10 a.m., Pacific Time. (Those are Pacific times; consult the website for the schedule in other time zones.)
Brady, a cultural entomologist and journalist from Davis, describes the event as a special "BEE" broadcast (Bee curious, Bee aware and Bee a good neighbor).
The Great Bee Count also will feature Brady's footage of the UC Davis Department of Entomology's Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven on Bee Biology Road.
The online video broadcast also will include a question-and-answer session moderated by Ian Cook.
What's it all about? The program is about creating a discussion and activity forum for new or experienced beekeepers, and "all of us who would like to learn more about bees and bee conservation, pollinators and backyard citizen science," according to the YourGardenShow website.
The schedule (Pacific Time), subject to change:
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Emmet Brady, host, interview with Gretchen Le Buhn, San Francisco State University (from the first-ever Bee-a-Thon)
Eric Mussen, Extension apiculturist, UC Davis Department of Entomology
Robbin Thorp, native pollinator specialist and emeritus professor, UC Davis Department of Entomology
Neal Williams, pollinator ecologist and assistant professor of entomology, UC Davis Department of Entomology
Gretchen LeBuhn / Great Sunflower Project
Eric Mader – Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Kim Flottum – Editor of Bee Culture journal
Jennifer Berry - Apiculture specialist at the University of Georgia.
9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Gretchen LeBuhn / Fred Bove Great Sunflower Project
Kim Flottum – Editor of Bee Culture journal
Jim Fisher – NYC BeeKeepers
Neal Williams, UC Davis Entomology
Robbin Thorp, UC Davis Entomology
Eric Mussen, Extension Apiculturist, UC Davis Department of Entomology
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Jennifer Berry - Apiculture Specialist at the University of Georgia
Arnold Van Vliet - Biologist at Wageningen University, Netherlands
Stephen Buchmann - North American Pollinator Protection Campaign
Gretchen Le Buhn, San Francisco State University (from the first-ever Bee-a-Thon)
You may remember Brady for several reasons.
(1) Last year he hosted the first-ever Bee-A-Thon, a global online marathon dedicated to raising awareness about honey bees and other pollinators.
(2) He's an innovator in the emerging field of cultural entomology
(3) He's the creator of the popular radio program, Insect News Network (.com), now based in Davis. It airs every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m on KDRT 95.7 FM.
A founding member of the Biomimicry Guild Speakers Bureau, Brady has lectured at seven universities across India. More locally, he co-founded the San Francisco Bay Area Green Tours. And now, he's authoring the Wikipedia entry for cultural entomology and a book entitled "Humvees and Honeybees: An Introduction to Cultural Entomology."
His passion for entomology extends to his given name, "Emmet."
It means "ant" in Gaelic.
Honey bee nectaring in the Haagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven at UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Emmet Brady is an innovator in the field of cultural entomology. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Learning About Native Bees
Just drop by the Davis Public Library next Thursday night.
Pollination ecologist Neal Williams, assistant professor of entomology at UC Davis, will present a public lecture on "Promoting Native Bees for Gardens, Farms, and Native Plants" at the Davis Botanical Society meeting on Thursday night, May 10 in the Davis Public Library, 315 E. 14th St.
Williams, to speak from 7 to 8 p.m., will discuss native bee biology and diversity in the Capay Valley, how bees interact with plants, and the challenges facing native bees as they respond to landscape change in Yolo County. Drawing from his studies on the impact of native plant selections in the re-diversification of agricultural landscapes, Williams also will tell his audience how habitats can be enhanced using native plants.
"Our beautiful state has diverse and unique plants and animals, with many found nowhere else in the world," said Botanical Society spokesperson Ellen Dean, curator of the UC Davis Center for Plant Diversity. "This is true of our native bee species, some of which have never been named by science. If you have wanted to find out more about the relationship between native bees and California plants, you are invited to come to a free public lecture."
Williams, who joined the UC Davis Department of Entomology in 2009, was a featured speaker at the International Symposium on Pollinator Conservation, held last January in Fukuoka, Japan. He explored agricultural landscape change and the role of bee life history in predicting and understanding responses of bee communities.
A native of Madison, Wisc., Williams studied botany, history and philosophy of science in 1990-91 at Edinburgh University, Scotland, before receiving his bachelor of science degrees in botany and zoology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1992. He received his doctorate in ecology and evolution in 1999 from the State University of New York, Stony Brook (SUNY-Stony Brook).
And, if you're interested in joining the Davis Botanical Society, the group has scheduled its annual meeting and election of officers at 6:45 p.m., just prior to Williams' talk.
Parking in the library parking lot is free. Further information on the Davis Botanical Society is available from Ellen Dean or Jean Shepard at the UC Davis Center for Plant Diversity at (530) 752-1091.
Male metallic green sweat bee, Agapostemon texanus, nectaring on a seaside daisy, Erigeron glaucus Wayne Roderick. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)


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Robert Pattinson, even though you're trying to move on with new love interest Dylan Penn, we hear you're still desperately missing Kristen and you would love to see her now that she's back in Los Angeles. Rob, if you want to see Kristen, you shouldn't let anything stand in your way!
Robert Pattinson, you might feel nervous about reaching out to your ex Kristen Stewart after you told her you wanted to cut off all communication with her — but we have no doubt that she will understand and welcome you with open arms!
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Reunion — R-Patz Should See K-Stew
Rob, you did the right thing by taking a break from talking to Kristen, 23, after your painful split. And now that you've had some time to process your feelings, it's totally understandable that you would want to reunite with her — even if it's just as friends.
We're told you're worried about "how to approach her" since you were the one who cut off contact, but we're sure Kristen understands why you needed some time and space from her.
She knows how much she hurt you when she broke your trust by cheating on you with her Snow White and the Huntsmen director Rupert Sanders. But Rob, she misses you just as much as you miss her, and we know she would be overjoyed to hear from you under any circumstances.
In fact, we're told Kristen "would love to see" you now that she's returned home from filming Sils Maria in Europe. She's just waiting for you to make the first move, a source close to Kristen told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
"It would be nice if Rob reached out to Kristen to just say hi and welcome her home. Kristen doesn't want there to be any tension between them," the source says. "Kristen would reach out to Rob, but she won't because he was the one who initially suggested they stop communicating for a while."
So you see, Rob, you have nothing to worry about!
Robert Pattinson — It's Okay That You're Still 'Not Over' Kristen Stewart
Rob, we EXCLUSIVELY reported that you're "simply not over Kristen" and that you miss her and the friendship you shared. We're told that as much as you like Dylan Penn, spending time with her has actually made you "miss Kristen even more."
Rob, you shouldn't feel bad about missing Kristen. She was your first love and you've been through so much together — she will always hold a special place in your heart. And you have every right to reach out to her, especially since you and Dylan aren't that serious yet.
It sounds like you might be afraid of confronting the feelings you still have for Kristen, which is totally understandable. But there's only one way to find out if there's still a chance for you two.
So Rob, if you want to reconnect with Kristen, you absolutely should. Just remember, you have nothing to lose. You may be crossing your own line, but you need to trust your instincts and follow your heart right now.
Do you agree, HollywoodLifers? Let me know.
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THIS WAS JUST SO MUCH BS FROM HWL, I THINK I'M GOING TO HAVE TO GO THROW UP. HEAVEN HELP US THAT WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE LIARS OF THE WORLD. ROB IF YOU WANT HER GO AND SEE HER, DON'T TEXT, EMAIL, FACE BOOK, OR TWITTER. GO KNOCK ON HER DOOR AND ASK IF YOU CAN TALK TO HER. IF YOUR GOING TO ACCUSE HER OF ANYTHING DON'T BOTHER GOING. I THINK YOU MIGHT WANT TO APOLOGIZE TO HER THOUGH. YOU KNOW FOR REFUSING TO TALK TO HER THESE LAST MONTHS. DON'T KEEP PUTTING IT OFF IT IS NEVER GOING TO GET EASIER. i DON'T KNOW WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK . THE ONLY THING THAT SHOULD BE HOLDING YOU BACK IS THAT YOU DON'T LOVE HER ANYMORE.
Posted at 11:16 AM on October 13, 2013
Posted at 2:05 AM on October 13, 2013
I hope neither of them listen to third parties advice like friends, family and the fake HWL sites. They take over the board with one lie article after another. As for these two, they have a chance to right the wrong. But I have a sneaking suspicion that they were never a couple from the start , it was all PR by the team and Summit to rope in those teens and their foolish worship of a young love for those big bucks. Any couple who are proud of their relationship would not act this way. It only feeds the frenzy of the media. Truth doesn't sell , lies and sensationalism does. He for one has profited by her loyal support and help with his career. What has he done for her…BREAK HER HEART. I hope he falls on his face , couldn't happen to a nicer guy the player , the drunk and womanizer that he is . I have a feeling he abused her for the past year. You know there are many types of abuse. Verbal can be far worse than the physical.
Posted at 10:26 AM on October 13, 2013
First you say they were never really a couple. Then you say he broke her heart. You nor I know anything about anything. Stop projecting stuff onto Pattinson. You act like you have insider knowledge and you don't. Why do you and other fans of hers think the worst of him? Leave the guy alone. For all you know, it was she that broke it off! And stop with this abuse crap. It's beyond insulting. And libelous. Spreading around lies about someone you don't know is wrong. Remember that.
They had to be something NO girl of 17 to 23 is celibate who had a boyfriend 14/17
No man 22/27 is celibate He lived in UK with NINA for 3 years untill he left to make TWI
Summitt would be committing a crime its called Pandering as would Myers Hardwicke her parents
Its a federal olffence FBI job Summit execs would have been jailed so you can forget that therory
R always been this way girls in UK whom there were many said he never took them out with him
The only reason he ever acepted hed been with NINA was she was interviewd during TWI 1
She didnt realise what they were after annd talked too much He was never going to disavow her
She kept quiet as did other UK girls wonder if money changed hands to keep his secrets?
I agree ANY couple would have come out happy smilling and to me that why RS happened 4 yrs
NOTHING not even a simple we are dating yet in 2012 they had been living as man and wife for at least 18mnths. ITS his way its how he works in saying nothing hes keeping his options open
Plus media he says hates keeps his name out there Be honest other than 10 weeks Jan/March
PLus 12 days in MTTS nothing he didnt work at all in 2012 Cosmos finished in NOvember 2011
9 week and 12 days so far in 2013 its now 14th October not a lot to show for 2 yrs acting?
Kris did do better 4months in late 2011 2012 SNW then on to OTR then nothing till July
So 2011@2012 =were busy for her 2012 nothing for Rob. Even now hes got nothing fixed defo
She meanwhile has had back to back films since July is making 2 more if not 3 films in 2014
Robs to make MBL late January then JD film seeing how that supposedly being made Feb????
After that the next film QOD which is not only not slated to be made till late 2014
Now its said its not being made and if it is it will be 2015 and the films about a women not a man!
Lifes not a competition its too be enjoyed@lived but him and Kristen no too much happened
BUT it is their lives not ours in the end they boith off them will go their own way
Posted at 1:44 AM on October 13, 2013
At this point who cares where the are and what they are doing. They wanted privacy well they got it now. The fans have been jerked around enough. If they don't respect their fans ,then why should we support them with our money. The fan base is dwindling and before they know it , they won't be A listers. Many in Hollywood are having a hard time to keep their careers going .
Posted at 10:48 AM on October 14, 2013
I would like to agree with you very reluctantly, that is why I stated in another comment, The Fans from either side must get facts before rushing out to buy "The Boxed Set" I also have a niggling feeling the Fans have been used, and we are the only ones who can stop that, cause if you watch the format of the stories, it's the same always after they have supposedly broken up, and just before another spending spree is in the works, they supposedly make up and the Fan spending begins, then when the companies or the PR machine is happy with the sales, there is a bust up again
Posted at 1:28 AM on October 13, 2013
ex Rob's fan, now Kristen fan
Posted at 1:21 AM on October 13, 2013
I will say only a few words: If Robert lose Kristen forever, if he do not solve problems in his head (upper and underside)…whole his life will not be enough for regret which he will feel…and this is simply truth…but because his too big ego he not see it now… regret will come later, too late
Posted at 10:30 AM on October 13, 2013
Why don't you stay out of Rob and Kristen's PL? It was their relationship. You and many of her fans here sound like they are threatening Rob! You don't know either of them. This site instigates hate towards this actor for fans who are WAY too invested in their PL. It's wrong. How would you feel if strangers were threatening you? Just stop.
Just Sayin
Posted at 1:03 AM on October 13, 2013
I remember the time when I though those crazy comments from Rpatz were funny and it came across as friendly banter when she and Taylor were with him. Now his comments sound misplaced and not very smart. Makes me ask what is he talking about. Maybe its the English humor that I don't get. Of course it could also be that he just isn't the same guy to me anymore.
Posted at 10:31 AM on October 13, 2013
Posted at 10:55 AM on October 14, 2013
Posted at 10:53 AM on October 14, 2013
Posted at 9:10 PM on October 12, 2013
@@mb – at it again. we all know who robert is "a cheater" ok. Kristen doesn't want back and why he even gave his another chance is crazy. She's a cheater and that label will stay with his and the Katy Perry drama will also be with he for a long time. the only whore is robert and only he pack wants to be around his. get out of Twilight and get move on from Kristen.
Posted at 8:28 PM on October 12, 2013
@mb – at it again. we all know who Kristen is "a cheater" ok. he doesn't want her back and why he even gave her another chance is crazy. She's a cheater and that label will stay with her and the Rupert Sanders drama will also be with her for a long time. the only whore is Kristen and only her pack wants to be around her. get out of Twilight and get move on from rob
Posted at 9:23 PM on October 12, 2013
Not in Twilight. Liked the first one but not the rest so much. You are living in the past on Kristen. You know very well that Rob is not perfect. He has had to much press showing otherwise. You can't get over July 2012. If Rob forgave her then why can't you? You need to get over your lust for Rob.
Posted at 11:07 AM on October 13, 2013
Why can't you get over hating on Rob, mb? You don't know how anything went down with them. It's their lives. And who are you to tell someone to "get over your lust for Rob"? He did nothing wrong. The reason he's had so much press is because of Dior. Nothing else. He wasn't promoting his PL, he wasn't promoting a break up. He was promoting a BIG Dior campaign. And NO ONE is perfect. He's the first to say he isn't. I think it is YOU who is living in the past. Concentrate on Stewart if you are her fan, but stop projecting this idea onto her that she's a wounded soul. She looks happy, and so does Rob. Don't believe HL's lies. They just want hits to their site. Even at Rob and Kristen's expense!!
Posted at 11:28 AM on October 13, 2013
You are the one saying he is perfect. He can do no wrong. Before the Dior campaign he still was in the news for what he did all the time. You should know this since you are so absorbed with him. No will will ever know what happened and never will, this includes you. THese stories are brought on to bring the hate out of people to get sales. Yes, we are playing right into it also. I don't care what he does or who he does. It's the comments that are stupid and we keep on. I am out of here. This is crazy!!!!!
Posted at 8:06 PM on October 12, 2013
I still have strong hopes for Rob and KStew getting back together. And I'll admit I did meant it when I said Rob also broke my heart for being with Riley and Dylan instead of being with KStew; even when he stopped talking to her. It's just that I was do and that Rob and KStew broke up and I was crushed, and hurt for months like KStew. They're were my only fav celeb couple. I pray that Rob and KStew will reconcile. KSTEW AND RPATZ 4 EVER
Posted at 8:21 PM on October 12, 2013
She doesn't need him back he is toxic. No one knows who he is really with and never will. We buy into the drama of following the lies and get worked up over it. He is the one that likes all the attention. He is an attention whore. She likes her life quite. He is playing the media along with the fans. But it will run out. Other stars don't need the attention he does because they are talented enough to get the parts they want. He gets parts because of the attention, with directors hoping it will mean ticket sales for them. We need to get our acts together and back the right stars and get out of this mess with Rob.
Just Sayin
Posted at 12:52 AM on October 13, 2013
ex Rob's fan, now Kristen fan
Posted at 1:23 AM on October 13, 2013
Posted at 11:02 AM on October 14, 2013
WOW @mb ……
Powerful stuff you are writing, I wanted to back you up, but you are quite the clever on, have the answers to everything, VERY GOOD, but will always get your back if you need it, Stay Well (and don't panic, I am not a man, everybody always gets my name wrong, it is not Louis, it is Loui = low-ee)
Posted at 11:01 AM on October 13, 2013
Rae, you are WAY too invested in their PL. It shouldn't have "crushed" you when they broke up. It wasn't a three way relationship with Kristen-Rob-and YOU. It's nice that they were your favorite celeb couple, but it was THEIR relationship. They weren't married. It didn't work. Move on. They have.
Posted at 5:34 PM on October 12, 2013
According to OnThe Fix site….they say he misses her and oesnt know what o o. If this true. Then he had better grow up fast and is this mess before he lives to regret it. Very immature Fromm the sound of it , he's 27 years old for crying out loud. Ditch those meddling friends and family. Make your own mind up ,follow your heart. Life is too short to waste this valuable time.
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You mean Robert needs a piranha like Cake Face Katy Perry, I totally agree with you! Kristen was to meek and mild for him, and I also agree Kristen deserves way better than the unschooled Pattinson, who has been living off his girlfriends starting at an early age already like Nina in the UK before Kristen, wow this guy knows how to use and abuse, way to go chromosome, support a User.
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You are actually the one who needs help, but I will help you, Google Sarah Roemer and Robert Pattinson on Youtube, also Katie Perry and Robert Pattinson at the Bowery Hotel, and also Caitlin Cronenberg and Robert Pattinson, and Google the One night stand girl who dished about their night of drunkeness and sex (Robert Pattinson Rebound Girl spills the secrets of their one night stand) do you want me to carry on, if you need more you can call on me! I am a very helpful person.
Posted at 10:33 PM on October 11, 2013
Rob is an unforgiving, immature little brat. Leave Kristen alone, It will take time for her to completely recover her loss but she will live. There are too many wonderful men in the world for you to take him back. You did what you did in the past because something was missing. Unless he can fill that need now, don't even think about taking him back.
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@ Katie
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I completely agree. It's sick how these "fans" are threatening this man. If anything happens to him, I hope the FBI or Interpol finds your IP addresses and investigates you all. And that goes for you HL. All you do is instigate HATE for hits. Focus on positive articles. and stop telling Pattinson what to do. All it does is rile up these crazies, and puts his life in danger.
Posted at 11:32 AM on October 14, 2013
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The only sane thing in this article is that Rob and Kristen shared a friendship like no other in this crazy twilight fandom that consisted of 5 movies and premieres all around the world, no others celebs have filmed five as a couple , so of course they have lifetime memories and a rare friendship, but that doesn't mean it's a healthy dating relationship! She hurt him and now he's hurting her by taking her back this long and then deciding he can't forgive and living this mr LA lifestyle, she's the down to earth Los feliz girl and always will be !
Posted at 9:48 PM on October 11, 2013
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agree with u .she was the one who apologize in front of whole world proving that she loves him more than her ego but he did not for because his ego is most important for hi . secondly if she was the one who was destroying their relationship than he can save it if he really loves her but he did not save it because he really do not love her so she is real and he is fake
Just Sayin
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Joe, I liked what you said until you said he's hurting her by taking her back. What? No one knows their PL but them. And he's living his life. That was the truth. lol You don't know either of them to judge him or her. Why are you fans judging a couple's PL anyway? It's none of our business. He's a lovely guy by all accounts, and I seriously doubt Kristen would like her fans hating on him the way you all do. Just because a tabloid like HL makes up BS, doesn't mean you should believe it. Everyone should back off.
Dylan who?
Posted at 7:22 PM on October 11, 2013
Well I would say Rob is with Kristen since she got back to LA. No sighting out and about in bars since K is in LA. No sighting from Kristen since back…….. I would say they have a lot catching up to do all week………… No Los Feliz pics of her friends either, I guess his Beverly Hills home is shacking all week long. After boring Dylan, he missed Kristen even more……..
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Just Sayin
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Love? He's gorgeous. And by friends and coworker's accounts, he's a lovely, good-hearted person. Very talented too. We should ALL be focusing on their WORK. Not their PL. It's why they were so private. Now look at these haters! Where are they coming from? They sound like they need a serious reality check.
Rossy Fresky
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N'Keidre Raymon
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I think Rob should not see Kristen, because He is the one that wanted to break the relationship up in the first place, Plus he wanted NO Communication between them. He wanted to focus on his career and not be known for Twilight or for dating Kristen Stewart. She had to hear about Rob dating all kinds of different women back in LA, I think that now that Kristen is focus of her career and going back School and the fact that she is back in LA. Rob wants to disrupt Kristen by bring up the old feelings that she had or still have for him(while she is still dealing with gotten over him). Rob LEAVE Kristen alone, You: Rob wanted to break-up and have NO COMMUNICATION between you two. Let Kristen be in peace and let her get on with her life, and You Rob go on with yours.
@ N'Keidre Raymond
Posted at 6:52 AM on October 12, 2013
You don't know who broke up the relationship, or indeed whether they actually broke up at all. You don't know that Rob decided to cut off all communication. or even whether they have been talking all along. All this was fed to you by HWLies. Surely, by now, you should have sense enough to swallow it.
@@N'Keidre Raymond.
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OMG Robert's not going to listen to you. Your stories are funny. He's probably not dating Dylan yet your still trying to milk that story for all its worth. As for Robert seeing Kristen and talking to her. You don't know anymore then we do. Kristen may shoot him down or maybe not. Time will tell.
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Clos la Gaffelière Red Bordeaux Blend St. Émilion Grand Cru 2000
Winemaker's Notes:
The majority of the leading St Emilion estates are located on the limestone plateau around the town, or on the slopes, known collectively as the Côtes, or alternatively on the Graves (not to be confused with the vineyards around Pessac and Léognan, alongside the Garonne), which leads on to the vineyards of Pomerol. The vineyards of Chateau Canon-la-Gaffelière lie on the Pieds de Côtes, on the celebrated limestone escarpment, although with a more sandy character towards the foot of the slope. Further south the plain stretches down to the Dordogne, here the soils are increasingly sandy, and there are few chateaux of note here, save for maybe Chateau Monbousquet. The land around St Emilion is no stranger to viticulture, archaeological excavation at the nearby Chateau La Gaffelière having unearthed Roman mosaics depicting the planting of vines. The origin of the name Gaffelière is not, however, quite so ancient; it is a derivative of gaffet, which translates as leper. The land around Canon-la-Gaffelière was the location for a leper colony, which was still in existence in the 17th Century, when a huge swathe of real estate, including the colony, was purchased by the Comte de Malets-Roqueforts. The new owners rented out much of what they owned on to share-croppers, a system whereby the tenants worked the land, which they paid for by handing over a proportion of the harvest to their landlords each year. With the passage of time this huge estate was divided up, with a portion owned by a gentleman named Boitard destined to become Chateau Canon-la-Gaffelière, whilst the descendants of Comte de Malets-Roqueforts held on to Chateau La Gaffelière itself. The current owner, Comte Stephan von Neipperg, doesn't come onto the scene until the late 20th Century. It is in fact his father who enters first; Joseph-Hubert, Graf von Neipperg, a descendant of Franconian nobility. Joseph-Hubert was the most recent generation in a long line of successful winemakers in his homeland, Württemberg, which is now part of Baden-Württemberg, a southwest German state. He bought Canon-la-Gaffelière in 1971, but it is his son, Stephan, that has been credited with the transformation of this St Emilion estate after taking control in 1985. His influence is considerable, and his great success, in more recent vintages working with oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt, has allowed him to expand his portfolio of properties, which now includes Clos de l'Oratoire, the celebrated 4.5 ha garagiste estate La Mondotte and Chateau d'Aiguilhe in the Côtes de Castillon, among others. Andrew Jefford, in The New France (2002), describes von Neipperg as one of the two most influential of Bordeaux's present-day proprietors. High praise indeed, which I think reflects von Neipperg's unending push for quality, based on not only good cellar management but also attention to the finest detail in the vineyard. As mentioned above, the vineyards of Canon-la-Gaffelière lie on the slopes of St Emilion's limestone plateau, with limestone, clay and sandy soils. It is a single block of vines, 19.5 hectares in size; von Neipperg would have included disparate plots in the blend of Canon-la-Gaffelière, but was informed by local authorities that his chateau faced demotion from its ranking as Grand Cru Classé if he did so. And so the disparate plot continued to fly solo, von Neipperg and Derenoncourt moulding the wines it produced into what we now know as La Mondotte. Keeping our focus on Canon-la-Gaffelière, however, it is in the vineyard the serious work starts. It is planted with a slight predominance of Merlot (55%), with 40% Cabernet Franc, this variety said to be a strong determining factor in the character of the final wine, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, all planted at a density of 5500 vines/ha, and with an average age of 45 years. Stephan von Neipperg sees himself very much as a grower of grapes first, winemaker second, and to this effect many practices in the vineyard approach biodynamic methods, certainly organic, as von Neipperg breathes life back into his soil. Only low-nitrogen fertiliser is used, all the vineyard processes are manual, and there is some use of homeopathic biodynamic preparations. Yields are severely restricted. At harvest time the fruit passes over a sorting table before fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden tanks, which replaced the pre-existing steel ones from the 1997 vintage. There is pigeage of the cap and, notably, micro-oxygenation. The wine goes into oak barrels for up to 19 months, of which up to 100% are replaced each vintage, all under the watchful eyes of estate secretary Cécile Gardaix and winemaker Paul Pétrou, guided by Stéphane Derenoncourt, obviously. There is restrained use of sulphur, and in barrel the wines rest on their lees for much of the time. They may be racked just once, and interaction with the solids is encouraged with regular batonnage, another notable although not unique approach; there are one or two other high-flying, high-scoring St Emilion properties that have also adopted this rather Burgundian practice. The wines may see a very light fining and filtration. The grand vin that results is Chateau Canon-la-Gaffelière (7500 cases per annum), and there is a second wine, the rather enticingly named Côte Mignon La Gaffelière. I have tasted a few vintages of the former, and found them on the whole to be brilliant. Recent vintages are said to have shown vast improvements, and my experience with the 2004, 2005 and 2006 would seem to support this assertion. Starting with the 2005, this wine is simply superb, unsurprisingly perhaps, as such a perfect vintage is bound to suit von Neipperg's approach in the vineyard to a tee. But what of the other vintages? The 1999 which I tasted in April 2006 was very unusual, and so far has been the only mote in this estate's eye. It was so unusual, however, that I can only imagine it was a problem with an individual bottle, of the wine simply wasn't showing well on the day. I have reserved judgement; I would love to hear from anyone with similar experience of this vintage. The 2004 on first tasting I thought tended towards the modern St Emilion disease, over-extraction, and again at that time I reserved judgement. I have reviewed it three times since then, giving it similar high scores each time; this is lovely wine, and I am sure the score will creep higher yet. The 2001 is similarly fine. And the 2006? It is a fine effort for the vintage. Overall, these are wines well worth buying and drinking, and this is something I could say of many other properties where Derenoncourt has a hand, as I have come to realise I rather admire the style he works towards. This has a lovely nose, full of pure and expressive fruit. It is very rich and forward. The palate is simply delicious, rich, concentrated and creamy. Underneath this voluptuous texture there is a bright, grippy, tannic backbone, and some very decent acidity.
The Château La Gaffelière vineyard enlarges upon 25 hectares and gazes its 22 hectares vineyard all-in-one parcel between the Ausone hill and the Pavie one. The whole favourably south oriented, receives an ideal sunshine which benefits to the 35 years old vine. Hillsides are clayey and calcareous, whereas hill-feet are more siliceous. The vineyard is planted with 80% of Merlot, 10% of Cabernet Franc and 10 % of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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If I may comment on my own post..."One of us! One of us!"I especially like the way you can see the pencil lines in the polyptych--he was drawing panels!
Gabba, gabba! awesome post!
is anyone up for showing us some Alechinsky from the same time?Jackson's just about tell stories to me. I get glimpses of characters & situations or scenes, especially from the arrangement of sheets in his studio.
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- Paul Plishka (Baritone)
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"A straightforward, spectacular and star-cast staging by Franco Zeffirelli that comes over extremely well. At the heart of it is James Levine's massive, stormy reading. The Met orchestra are in tremendous form; so is the chorus. Eva Marton sings with stinging power and passion; Placido Domingo is a superb Calaf, Leona Mitchell is a silvery-voiced Liu. It is superbly directed and recorded." - The Classical Video Guide
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Puccini, Giacomo : Turandot- Performers: Paul Plishka (Baritone); Eva Marton (Soprano); Placido Domingo (Tenor); Hughes Cuénod (Tenor)
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- Ensemble: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
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Anne Rung, the president's pick to head the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, had her confirmation hearing on July 24.
Anne Rung, President Barack Obama's nominee to head the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, told lawmakers that she wants to "break down the barriers" that stall innovation in federal acquisition.
At a brisk, sparsely attended confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 24, the former chief acquisition officer at the General Services Administration also cited as priorities better category management and giving the acquisition workforce the tools it needs to succeed.
Rung said she is particularly interested in creating topic specialization for acquisition officials. Often people who are buying pens and pencils for their agency are also tasked with major IT purchases.
Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn, the panel's ranking Republican, concurred.
"When it comes to acquisition, you need to know what you don't need," Coburn said. "We don't have people in the federal government that are knowledgeable to buy IT."
Rung also said that to spur innovation she would work "hand-in-hand" with U.S. CIO Steven VanRoekel, U.S. CTO Todd Park and other senior IT officials to "streamline the acquisition process for agencies and industry, particularly small businesses, and break down the barriers that can keep innovation out of federal government procurement."
Rung said strategic sourcing presents a huge opportunity for innovation, increased efficiencies and cost savings.
"Strategic sourcing, or leveraging the federal government's vast buying power to get better prices and faster delivery, is one effective approach under this broader strategy of category management that will continue to be a priority for me if confirmed," Rung said.
The post of administrator for the Office of Federal Procurement Policy has been vacant since the departure of Joe Jordan, who stepped down in January and is now president of public sector at FedBid.
Rung served as GSA's chief acquisition officer from May 2012 to June 2013, when she was named associate administrator for the Office of Government-wide Policy at GSA.
Coburn and Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill, chairwoman of the Financial and Contracting Oversight Subcommittee, both expressed support for Rung during the hearing, which lasted less than an hour. Only two other members of the 16-member panel briefly attended the hearing.
The committee has not yet scheduled a vote on Rung's confirmation.
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One has to agree re the thin resume. But the Federal Gouvernment is like a teaching hospital. We should expect learning on the job, some grievous/lethal failures, and negligible responsibility or accountability. Thus every appointment like this can be declared a success from the get-go. And we can sing Kumbaya every night, eh?
Agree with first Reader's Comment (David) about nominee's sparse quals. This position needs a seasoned acquisitions professional, not a young eager-beaver. There are plenty in both Government and industry with the requisite quals but then even a male might have to be picked.......an Obama tilt!
The answer is: bid out the hosting of the federal government to other cities (rotate just like the Olympics but every 10 years), nothing can be accomplished in DC.
Certaintly a worthy candidate for OFPP by dint of her titles. But can't see where she did anything but learn on the job. Would fit well with appointees of this administration, heavy on titles and degrees, but limited practical experience at the midlevels, or even high levels. We wish her good fortune in any case, as OFPP, during some periods, has mad some important pronunciamentos.
Funny how long vacancies at OFPP can go before anyone is motivated to fill them. This may suggest it is outlived its usefulness, or at least its location within OMB. It will never be allowed to have real influence again, as long as the WH and career ranks are compromised by conflicts of interest with contractors, including universities, FFRDCs and other mega nonprofits.


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Give your Barbie a brand new wardrobe with this adorable Little Black Dress crochet pattern. The great thing about this design is that you could really use it to make everything from a bathing suit top to a full dress, just by learning when to stop crocheting...so really you're getting 8 patterns in 1! Now that's one bargain that Barbie would be proud of! Have enough LBD's in the Barbie wardrobe? Create a beautiful dress in any color you'd like. This is a great stashbuster project for your yarn collection, and these one-of-a-kind dresses make wonderful gifts for the little girl in your life.
- Crochet Cotton Thread (I used Circulo Clea, but you can use any brand you prefer)
- 1.7mm crochet hook
- 1-2 - 1/4" snaps, or your choice of fastener
- Stitch marker
This pattern is worked from the top down. Starting after row 7, you can stop after any row. I have suggested 4 stopping points for different top lengths and 4 stopping points for dress lengths. It uses one-two snap fasteners in the back.
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ch 54, pull tight, turn.
in back loops: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 11 ch, hdc, dc, tr 3, dc, hdc, sc 18, hdc, dc, tr 3, dc , hdc, sc 9, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
sc 9, ch 4, skip 7 sts, sc 18, ch 4, skip 7 sts, sc 12, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
sc 4, (dc 2 sts together) x 2, tr 12, (dc 2 sts together) x 2, sc 2, (dc 2 sts together) x 2, tr 12, (dc 2 sts together) x 2, sc, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
sc 39, ch 1, pull tight, turn. repeat.
sc 6, 2tog, sc 2, 2tog, sc 12, 2tog, sc 2, 2tog, sc 9, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
- sc 6, 2tog, sc 6, 2tog, sc 6, 2tog, sc 6, 2tog, sc 3, ch 1, pull tight, turn. Can stop after row 7 for the first top.
Top B
sc 31, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
sc 6, 2tog, sc 4, 2tog, sc 6, 2tog, sc 4, 2tog, sc 3, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
- sc 27, ch 1, pull tight, turn. Repeat 2x. Can stop here for the second top.
Top C
row 13: sc 6, scinc, sc 4, scinc, sc 6, scinc, sc 4, scinc, sc 3, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
row 14-16: sc 31, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
row 17: sc 6, scinc, sc 6, scinc, sc 6, scinc, sc 6, scinc, sc 3, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
row 18-20: sc 35, ch 1, pull tight, turn.
- rnd 21: with right side out, overlap the 2 sides so that right side is on top of of the left side of the top by 3 sts. skipping the first 2 sts of row, scinc into 4th st, scinc x 28, scinc together last 3 sts with first 3 sts skipped, sl st in first st of rnd. Can stop after rnd 21 for fourth top.
Top D
From here, you will want to mark the first stitch of the rnd to keep track where the beginning of the rnd is.
rnd 22: ch 3, (tr 4, dc 4) x 7, tr 4, dc 3, sl st join to 3rd ch. ch 1, pull tight.
rnd 23: (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, skip 2 st) x 16.
rnd 24: (sc in first st of ch 3, ch 3, skip next st, sc in last st of ch 3, ch 5, skip ch 5 section) x 16.
rnd 25+: repeat rnd 24 until you reach desired length, f/o.
- Weave in ends and sew on snaps or your choice of fasteners.
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- Stop after rnd 42 (repeat rnd 24-18 more times)
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- Stop after rnd 48 (repeat rnd 24-24 more times)
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- Stop after rnd 54 (repeat rnd 24-30 more times)
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PUBLISHED: 08 Feb 2012 15:07:00 | UPDATED: 09 Feb 2012 12:34:31PRINT EDITION: 08 Feb 2012
The federal government is pushing ahead with plans to set up a nuclear waste dump at Muckaty Station in the Northern Territory despite a legal challenge by indigenous people who have laid claim to the land.
The Australian Greens are trying to sink government legislation in the Senate.
The Greens are concerned that transport routes carrying the waste through metropolitan suburbs and regional towns will be drawn up in secret before "mock public consultations" are carried out.
Greens senator Scott Ludlam on Wednesday said that Parliament should not deal with the issue until the outcome of a Federal Court case that would determine which Aboriginal groups were the rightful custodians of the area.
"It's a huge mistake of the Gillard government to be bringing this bill forward before they know whose land it is they're dealing with," he said.
Government senate leader Chris Evans said successful action in the Federal Court would not challenge "the architecture of the act".
He accused the Greens of being alarmist.
Senator Ludlam said the federal government had "copied and pasted" the Howard government's policy to dump the waste at Muckaty Station and the legislation would fall over the pending court action.
"The government is wasting the chamber's time," he said.
He pointed to the radiation leak at Fukushima in Japan after an earthquake where authorities made claims about safety before telling people to evacuate.
Greens senator Lee Rhiannon said trucks could be transporting the waste through Sydney suburbs and regional towns over long distances. The government was not taking into account the danger of traffic crashes, spills and natural disasters such as floods, she said.
Waste will be carried in special containers approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The Greens plan to put forward amendments to include more appeal rights, to bring the bill into line with modern environmental laws.
Their amendments also raise the issue of finding alternatives to dumping waste at Muckaty Station.
Debate on the National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010 continues.
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Occupy Wall Street has changed the conversation in America. By calling attention to the imbalance of wealth and power in America, a few hundred protesters spawned a worldwide movement.
Across the river from Zuccotti Park, the members of Occupy Brooklyn are changing the conversation on issues of local importance -- the NYPD's Stop and Frisk tactics in Black and Latino neighborhoods, the Just Food Movement, the lack of affordable housing in our communities, and the budget cuts that threaten the public schools to name a few.
Brooklynites are coming together to fight for their future and the time has come to spread the word. The Brooklyn Occupant, Occupy Brooklyn's very own newspaper, is currently in production for its very first print issue. If we are able to raise $700 in the next 10 days, we will be able to print 1,000 copies for distribution at May Day activities. Your contribution can help us ready 1,000 others and help build the movement's momentum as spring begins.
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however, if you're a 1) brand buyer; 2) looking for a good solid tinted moisturizer, this may be your ticket.
First, the finish on this is very good. I did have a few problems getting the correct color; however, once I got the right color, I was pleased with the product.
Great finish. Great wear. Great packaging .... hey, it's NARS.
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There's something about the finish and overall treatment benefits that make that product my current go to. Really impressive and natural, which goes along with the color matching .... but, had I not discovered that one, I would be using my NARS. The NARS is a bit more 'make-upy,' imo. Not quite as natural. Not quite as easy. Not quite the treatment benefits I had wanted.
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london. Conservators finally have the necessary expertise and funds to treat a painting that was considered to be one of the most seriously damaged during the great Florence Flood of 1966.
Almost 45 years after the Arno burst its banks, sending a torrent of mud and debris cascading throughout the city, Giorgio Vasari's large-scale work, The Last Supper, 1546, is currently undergoing a difficult three-year conservation project thanks to a €300,000 Getty Foundation grant recently awarded to Florence's Opificio delle Pietre Dure e Laboratori di Restauro (OPD). The grant is part of the Getty's Panel Painting Initiative, launched in 2009 by the Getty Foundation, the J. Paul Getty Museum, and the Getty Conservation Institute, which aims to train a new generation of panel-painting specialists to replace leading experts who will retire within the next decade. Seven emerging, mid-level and advanced panel-painting conservators from institutions such as London's National Gallery are assisting Ciro Castelli and Mauro Parri—both from the OPD and experts in their field—in the work's restoration. The work was commissioned in 1546 by the Cloistered Nuns of the Murate—possibly by the sister-in-law of Pope Paul III who was a nun at the Florentine convent. Vasari—now widely remembered for his book "Lives of the Artists"—had already received several prestigious commissions including paintings for the Sala di Cosimo I of the Palazzo Vecchio. The five-panel, 8ft by12ft painting was moved to the Basilica di Santa Croce in the 19th century and was in the Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce at the time of the flood. "The painting was under water for 12 hours so the level of damage is terrible. It's one of the worst cases in conservation history," said Marco Ciatti, director of the OPD's panel paintings department. While submerged, the panels absorbed the water and swelled. When they dried out, they shrunk, causing the panels' surface to crack. According to the department's deputy director Cecilia Frosinini, the treatment will consist of "a series of very complex structural interventions" aimed to "recover a good adhesion of the paint layers on a stable support". Among various treatments, conservators will remove the tissue paper applied to the panel immediately after the flood to secure the flaking areas. Its removal will allow for a preliminary cleaning to remove flood debris such as mud, mould, diesel oil and waste from the overflowing sewers. Getty Foundation director Deborah Marrow called the Vasari project a "superb training opportunity", adding: "Many of the world's greatest paintings are on wooden supports and the number of experts possessing the almost surgical skills required is small and many will retire in the next decade—the next generation is not ready to take over." Ton Wilmering, a Getty Foundation programme officer, added: "Most conservators are not taught about the structural issues associated with panel paintings." So far, the Getty has awarded $1m through this initiative including $230,000 to preserve Hubert and Jan van Eyck's 1432 Ghent Altarpiece. Ciatti applauded the initiative: "The problem of saving cultural heritage in Italy is that it's such a huge and difficult task. We can't do it alone. We need international cooperation and this project is one of the best examples we have had in years."
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Wow! What an impressive undertaking! Keep up the good work. I'm a violin maker and restorer. You guys are really an inspiration to me. I wish I could help!!
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Wow! What an impressive undertaking! Keep up the good work. I'm a violin maker and restorer. You guys are really an inspiration to me. I wish I...
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