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In all the time I've studied the language, I've never heard or seen anybody even hint at whether the principles from a given language (like using "burnt toast" vs. "burning toast") carry over, or if the language has its rules with how that works. Anyone know?
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This is called a relative clause, and they are pretty interesting in Japanese. Rules from English do not transfer very well at all.
た-form in relative clauses
There are two ways to interpret the た-form of a verb in a relative clause:
Example: allows non-past (semantically, past = non-past)
Let's see if non-past is possible:
However, note that semantically, the only way to have "burned toast" is for the toast to get burned some point before that, so the non-past and past interpretation are the same. (Essentially, 'burned toast' == 'toast that burned'.)
Example: allows non-past (semantically, past != non-past)
Let's see if non-past is possible:
Here, the past and non-past interpretations are different. 乾いたハンカチ does NOT necessarily need to mean that the handkerchief was once wet and then underwent a drying event. It can simply means it is dry. For example,
Example: breaks criteria 1
Example: breaks criteria 1
Example: allows non-past, (semantically, past = non-past)
Notice: even transitive verbs are fine as long as they meet the criteria!
Example: allows non-past, (semantically, past = non-past)
Example: breaks criteria 2
Example: breaks criteria 2
Example: allows non-past (semantically, past != non-past)
This one is interesting and really highlights the difference between a subject and an actor:
Note: things tend to only get this messy for 'wearing' verbs like かぶる and はめる
Example: breaks criteria 3
Example: breaks criteria 3
Primary source: "The Semantics of Non-Past -ta in Japanese" by Kiyomi Kusumoto (very technical)
Negation + -た in relative clauses
Thank the gods, things get a lot easier with negation.
Consider one of our earlier sentences with two readings:
Let's try negating it:
There is no non-past interpretation. If we want that interpretation, you need to explicitly use a negated ている form:
Dictionary form in relative clauses
If you use the dictionary form of the verb in a relative clause, it tends to take the future reading, although I believe it can occasionally take the habitual reading as well if the semantics suggest it. In the case of 焦げるトースト, I would translate it as "toast that will get burned".
ている in relative clauses
ている forms behave exactly like they do outside of relative clauses.
Depends. Some principles may carry over but some may not. When you take a principle from one language and apply it to another where it does not work the same way (or does not work at all) you are basically making a pragmatic error. Yep, there is a whole field in linguistics devoted to the subject.
Since English is not my mother tongue, I already did make or will make a few pragmatic errors in this reply, so please bear with me.
When examining Japanese verbs pay enough attention to:
Transitivity defines who/what is in some state or who/what is the object of an action. Tense refers to a point in time where the action/state change occurred or will occur and grammatical aspect defines the "evolution" of the state change or action over time.
I've spotted a nice error (in the positive sense) in the accepted answer, so let's use it as an example:
Darius probably unintentionally used "to dry" in its intransitive form which is in this case a grammatical error. In English a single word "dry" could represent an adjective, transitive verb or intransitive verb. In Japanese, however, you have separate verbs for intransitive "dry status change (something dried by itself)" 乾く→乾いた and transitive "dry action (somebody dried something)" 乾かす→乾かした. So the correct form of the example above would be:
Tense in Japanese is often reduced to past/not-past. However, tense coupled with grammatical aspect is another story yet. Please observe:
As you can see, both verbs are in a ~ている form but the first refers to an activity occurring now whereas the latter refers to something that happened in past but the results are in effect even now.
So long story short, 焦げたトースト means "burnt toast", 焦げるトースト means "a toast which will burn" and 焦げているトースト means "a toast which burnt in past" but the speaker is implying that the result is visible/has some impact even now.
Now, couple this with a relative clause and I could continue writing for another few hours. I'll go to bed but will post some useful references again tomorrow. Sorry about cutting it here.
Cheers everybody!
The above answers are very nuanced and detailed but if the question is how to modify a noun with a verb in Japanese the basic answer is fairly straight forward. The plain form of a verb in non-past, past, non-past negative, or past negative can be used to directly modify a noun. kuru hito = the person who comes, kita hito = the person who came, konai hito = the person who doesn't come, and konakatta hito = the person who did not come. there are additional possibilities with auxiliary verbs as well, kite-inai hito = the person who has not come, etc.


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Pulau Bidadari (or the Island of Angels) is one of the many charming islands in the Thousand Islands Marine National Park in the Bay of Jakarta, which also comprise Pulau Tidung and Pulau Pramuka. This beautiful island, formerly known as Pulau Sakit, is located close to the capital city, approximately 15 kilometers (or 20 minutes) away by speedboat. Pulau Bidadari lies in the middle of a cluster of small islands, among which are Pulau Onrust , Pulau Khayangan, Pulau Kelor and Pulau Ayer.
Because of its natural beauty as well as its historic attractions, Pulau Bidadari is at present being developed as a tourist destination. With only six hectares in area, Pulau Bidadari is a small island. You could walk from one end to the other in under two hours.
The beaches of Pulau Bidadari display beautiful, white, sand, and crystal clear sea water. There are also several mangrove forests where you will have the opportunity to see many rare and exotic plants, such as, the tree of peace (Baringtonia exelsa), willows, Pempis acidula, ebony trees (Diospyros maritama), and Glodokan trees, to name a few. Around the forests are also several fruit orchards which are lovely and colorful, especially when in season! Approximately 60% of plants on this island are rare, protected species.
Another interesing fact about Pulau Bidadari is that half of it remains lush, green forest. You can walk along paths and see monitor lizards lurking about tree branches. Up to 50 monitor lizards inhabit the area, some growing to as long as 2 meters.
In the 17th-century, the Dutch built leper hospitals on the island but these are no more. The island was then known as Pulau Sakit (or Sick Island). To give the island a more positive vibe, the name was changed to its current name, Pulau Bidadari. In addition, the Dutch also built a fortress here in 1786 to protect the City of Batavia (today's Jakarta) from enemy attack.
Prior to 1970, the island had never been visited by tourists. It was not until the 1970's, when PT Seabreez began to develop the island as a tourist resort as well as raise tourism awareness to this paradisical spot. According to the Pulau Bidadari community, the island gained its name because long ago, the Royal Family of Jayakarta used to come to the island for recreation and relaxation. No one was allowed to visit the island unless they were of royal blood. Hence the name, Pulau Bidadari, literally translated meaning: The Island of Angels.
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On Pulau Bidadari there are 49 cottages that are built over the ocean as well as on land. These consist of 3 types of room, 23 deluxe cottages, 20 family cottage suites, and 6 single cottages. The 'floating cottages' are in the form of modernized traditional houses on stilts over the water and are built among mangrove trees which provide shady and comfortable lodging, with an amazing view of the vast expanse of ocean. This is an ideal location for those planning a honeymoon location as you can't help but be swept up by the romantic atmosphere.Every room in the Pulau Bidadari resort comes fully equipped with a bathroom including a shower and hair dryer, TV, telephone, Internet access, and a minibar. They also offer a variety of facilities such as billiards, a karaoke hall , souvenir shop, basket ball and volley ball court, jogging track, and mosque. Available within the resort is also the rental of water recreation equipment, such as jetski, banana boat, canoes, sight-seeing boats, and fishing equipment.Not all the islands in the Thousand Islands Marine National Park have 24-hour electrical facilities. Pulau Bidadari is one that provides 24-hour electricity. There is also a plentiful supply of clean water.
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During the Holidays, accomodations tend to fill up very fast, so it is suggested that you make your reservations up to a week before your departure to ensure you receive your room of choice.
If you want to spend New Year's Eve at Pulau Bidadari, please book in advance. Pulau Bidadari resort has special packages and events to commemorate the changing of the year.
The best visiting season is from March to May every year. From November to February there are often very large waves and rough seas, due to the rainy season, so avoiding that time of the year is advisable. Unfavorable weather also frequently occurs from May through August. The Thousand Islands include hundreds of islands that are very closely spaced together, thus causing the waves to break within that small area and occasionally rough seas. If weather is less than favorable, your visit would customarily be postponed until weather permits.
The main departure point to Pulau Bidadari is at the Ancol Marina, where further infromation on travel arrangements can be found. You can reach Pulau Bidadari in approximately 30-45 minutes from Pier 17 Marina Jaya Ancol, by a small speedboat or ferry.
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KM Kerapu, is a ferry company very well known and used by most tourists to and from the islands. They have smaller speedboats which can seat up to 25 people, while another option would be to take the traditional boat they offer as well, with a maximum capacity of 100 people. Ticket prices are Rp. 32,000 per person. (This is not including the entrance ticket into the Ancol area.) There are daily departures from Ancol Marina from between 8-9 am. And return, between 1:30-2 pm.
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|Written by April Peregoy
As 4-year-old Stephen Murray stared at the fish tank in his dad Brett's office in Brighton for Sundance Energy, his mother, Josie Murray, had an epiphany.
It had only been a few days since Brett and Josie and their sons Stephen, Mathew, 2, and Daniel, 10 months, had attended grave-side services for their infant son and brother, Baby Ethan, who was born and died Jan. 29, 2009.
"It was a normal pregnancy," said Josie. "I was 20 weeks pregnant and everything had been normal up to that point. At six weeks, there had been a heartbeat. But at 20 weeks, I went in for a regular check-up and they told me they couldn't find a heartbeat."
Murray was rushed to the hospital in Brighton, where the doctors again tried to find a heartbeat and could not. At this point, they decided to induce labor. After 12 hours, Josie delivered Baby Ethan, who weighed only 2.3 ounces.
Though they currently reside in Brighton, the Murrays chose to bury Baby Ethan in Brett's hometown of Holyoke, where his parents Scott and Sharon Murray still live. "We're in Holyoke all the time," said Josie, "so we decided to have the funeral service there."
Even though the Murrays insisted they did not need financial help to pay for the funeral or hospital bills, Josie said they still received many donations from friends and community members. Rather than taking the money, Brett and Josie felt it could be put to better use by doing something good in Ethan's memory. But what?
The answer came to Josie when she and her sons visited Brett's office a few days later. "I looked over and saw my oldest glued to the fish tank and it just popped into my head: That's the right thing to do!"
The Murrays are big fans of aquariums. Besides having one of their own at home, the family often visits Downtown Aquarium since moving to Brighton. "Kids love fish," said Josie. "I think they find them really calming and it takes their minds off things they may be stressed about."
Now Josie knew she wanted to use the money to donate an aquarium, but who should get it? "This is all about the children," she said, "so honestly, my first thought was Dragon's Wagon. But then Chris Gerk brought up the hospital."
Gerk knew about the Murrays' desire to donate their memorial funds, and after finding out about Josie's aquarium idea, she thought the new Melissa Memorial Hospital might be the perfect place. After seeing the new hospital building and talking with administrator John Ayoub about it, the Murrays agreed.
In a few months, patients at Family Practice of Holyoke will be able to enjoy the view of a nice, new aquarium as they sit in the waiting area. The clinic, rather than hospital lobby, was chosen as the site for the aquarium by the Murrays because it is more likely to be seen and enjoyed by children there as they wait to see the doctor.
A memorial fund has been set up at First Pioneer National Bank for those who wish to donate to the project.
The Murrays are still busy making plans for the aquarium. The tank itself is being donated by Brett's company, Sundance Energy, but finding a tank is probably the easiest step in the process.
"Maintenance is a big consideration," said Josie. "We don't want to just give the hospital a fish tank and say, 'here you go!'"
Recently, the Murrays have been in touch with Tricia Michael, owner of Creature Features pet shop. They are currently working with her to come up with the right size and type of tank. Michael has also volunteered to maintain the tank in the future, so it is not the hospital's responsibility. The maintenance expenses will come from the memorial fund.
"We're really going to take our time planning it," said Josie. "We don't want it to be just a fish tank; we want it to be a piece of art."
Because of school schedules, the family expects to wait until at least the end of May to install the tank. "This will give us time to find the right fish and make sure the water's perfect before we have to transfer them down there," said Josie, who added it can take weeks to get the water prepared just right for the fish.
"The aquarium will really be a part of us, but it is also something for the community. We want it to be something the community will be proud of," said Josie.
However, the Murrays don't plan to stop with the aquarium. "We have some other ideas of things we can do for kids who are inpatients at the hospital to make their stay more pleasant. We want to do that under the memorial fund as well."
"I think it's great they are able to take a personal tragedy and turn it into something positive," said Ayoub of the donation. "We are certainly delighted, and are grateful to them for their generosity."


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Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Area: 65,610 sq. km. (25,332 sq. mi.); about the size of West Virginia.
Cities: Capital--Colombo (pop. est. 1.3 million--urban area). Sri Jayewardenepura-Kotte is the officially designated capital and is the site of Parliament, but it is currently only an administrative center. Other cities--Kandy (150,000), Galle (110,000), Jaffna (100,000).
Terrain: Coastal plains in the northern third of country; hills and mountains in south-central Sri Lanka rise to more than 2,133 meters (7,000 ft.).
Climate: Tropical. Rainy seasons--light in northeast, fall and winter, with average rainfall of 50 in.; heavy in southwest, summer and fall, with average rainfall of 200 in.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Sri Lankan(s).
Population (2003): 19.4 million.
Annual growth rate: 1.3%.
Ethnic groups (2002): Sinhalese (74%), Tamils (18%), Muslims (7%), others (1%).
Religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.
Languages: Sinhala and Tamil (official), English.
Education: Years compulsory--to age 14. Primary school attendance--96.5%. Literacy--91%.
Health: Infant mortality rate--15/1,000. Life expectancy--71 yrs. (male); 76 yrs. (female).
Work force: 7.2 million.
Type: Republic.
Independence: February 4, 1948.
Constitution: August 31, 1978.
Suffrage: Universal over 18.
Branches: Executive--president, chief of state and head of government, elected for a 6-year term. Legislative--unicameral 225-member Parliament. Judicial--Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, subordinate courts.
Administrative subdivisions: Nine provinces and 25 administrative districts. (The northern and eastern provinces, however, have been technically jointly administered since 1988.)
Political parties: Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, Jathika Hela Urumaya, Sri Lanka Freedom Party, Tamil National Alliance, United National Party, several small Tamil and Muslim parties, and others. The Sri Lanka Freedom Party and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, along with several small leftist parties, operate under an umbrella organization known as the "United People's Freedom Alliance." The United National Party and several other smaller parties operate as the "United National Front."
Economy (2003)
GDP: $18.4 billion (est. 2003).
Annual growth rate: 5.9%.
Natural resources: Limestone, graphite, mineral sands, gems, and phosphate.
Agriculture (20.1% of GDP): Major products--rice, tea, rubber, coconut, and spices.
Services (53.6% of GDP): Major types-tourism, transport, telecom, banking and finance.
Industry (26.3% of GDP): Major types--garments and leather goods, food processing, chemicals, refined petroleum, wood products, basic metal products, and paper products.
Trade: Exports--$5.1 billion: garments and footwear, tea, rubber products, jewelry and gems, refined petroleum, and coconuts. Major markets--U.S. ($1.8 billion), U.K., Germany, Japan, Belgium. Imports--$6.4 billion. Major suppliers--India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, U.K., U.S. ($155 million). [U.S. data]
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) is an island in the Indian Ocean about 28 kilometers (18 mi.) off the southeastern coast of India with a population of about 19 million. Density is highest in the southwest where Colombo, the country's main port and industrial center, is located. The net population growth is about 1.3%. Sri Lanka is ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse.
Sinhalese make up 74% of the population and are concentrated in the densely populated southwest. Ceylon Tamils, citizens whose South Indian ancestors have lived on the island for centuries, total about 12% and live predominantly in the north and east.
Indian Tamils, a distinct ethnic group, represent about 5% of the population. The British brought them to Sri Lanka in the 19th century as tea and rubber plantation workers, and they remain concentrated in the "tea country" of south-central Sri Lanka. In accordance with a 1964 agreement with India, Sri Lanka granted citizenship to 230,000 "stateless" Indian Tamils in 1988. Under the pact, India granted citizenship to the remainder, some 200,000 of whom now live in India. Another 75,000 Indian Tamils, who themselves or whose parents once applied for Indian citizenship, now wish to remain in Sri Lanka. The government has stated these Tamils will not be forced to return to India, although they are not technically citizens of Sri Lanka. In October of 2003, an act of Parliament granted citizenship to several thousand of these "tea estate" Tamils.
Other minorities include Muslims (both Moors and Malays), at about 7% of the population; Burghers, who are descendants of European colonists, principally from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom (U.K.); and aboriginal Veddahs. Most Sinhalese are Buddhist; most Tamils are Hindu. The majority of Sri Lanka's Muslims practice Sunni Islam. Sizable minorities of both Sinhalese and Tamils are Christians, most of whom are Roman Catholic. The 1978 constitution, while assuring freedom of religion, grants primacy to Buddhism.
Sinhala, an Indo-European language, is the native tongue of the Sinhalese. Tamils and most Muslims speak Tamil, part of the South Indian Dravidian linguistic group. Use of English has declined since independence, but it continues to be spoken by many in the middle and upper middle classes, particularly in Colombo. The government is seeking to reverse the decline in the use of English, mainly for economic but also for political reasons. Both Sinhala and Tamil are official languages.
The actual origins of the Sinhalese are shrouded in myth. Most believe they came to Sri Lanka from northern India during the 6th century BC. Buddhism arrived from the subcontinent 300 years later and spread rapidly. Buddhism and a sophisticated system of irrigation became the pillars of classical Sinhalese civilization (200 BC-1200 AD) that flourished in the north-central part of the island. Invasions from southern India, combined with internecine strife, pushed Sinhalese kingdoms southward.
The island's contact with the outside world began early. Roman sailors called the island Taprobane. Arab traders knew it as "Serendip," the root of the word "serendipity." Beginning in 1505, Portuguese traders, in search of cinnamon and other spices, seized the island's coastal areas and spread Catholicism. The Dutch supplanted the Portuguese in 1658. Although the British ejected the Dutch in 1796, Dutch law remains an important part of Sri Lankan jurisprudence. In 1815, the British defeated the king of Kandy, last of the native rulers, and created the Crown Colony of Ceylon. They established a plantation economy based on tea, rubber, and coconuts. In 1931, the British granted Ceylon limited self-rule and a universal franchise. Ceylon became independent on February 4, 1948.
Post-Independence Politics
Sri Lankan politics since independence have been strongly democratic. Two major parties, the United National Party (UNP) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), have generally alternated rule.
The UNP ruled first from 1948-56 under three Prime Ministers--D.S. Senanayake, his son Dudley, and Sir John Kotelawala. The SLFP ruled from 1956-65, with a short hiatus in 1960, first under S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike and then, after his assassination in 1959, under his widow, Sirimavo, the world's first female chief executive in modern times. Dudley Senanayake and the UNP returned to power in 1965.
In 1970, Mrs. Bandaranaike again assumed the premiership. A year later, an insurrection by followers of the Maoist "Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna" (JVP, or "People's Liberation Front") broke out. The SLFP government suppressed the revolt and declared a state of emergency that lasted 6 years.
In 1972, Mrs. Bandaranaike's government introduced a new constitution, which changed the country's name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka, declared it a republic, made protection of Buddhism a constitutional principle, and created a weak president appointed by the prime minister. Its economic policies during this period were highly socialist and included the nationalization of large tea and rubber plantations and other private industries.
The UNP, under J.R. Jayewardene, returned to power in 1977. The Jayewardene government opened the economy and, in 1978, introduced a new constitution based on the French model, a key element of which was the creation of a strong executive presidency. J.R. Jayewardene was elected President by Parliament in 1978 and by nationwide election in 1982. In 1982, a national referendum extended the life of Parliament another 6 years.
The UNP's Ranasinghe Premadasa, Prime Minister in the Jayewardene government, narrowly defeated Mrs. Bandaranaike (SLFP) in the 1988 presidential elections. The UNP also won an absolute majority in the 1989 parliamentary elections. Mr. Premadasa was assassinated on May 1, 1993 by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ("LTTE" or "Tigers"), and was replaced by then-Prime Minister Dingiri Banda Wijetunga, who appointed Ranil Wickremesinghe Prime Minister.
The SLFP, the main party in the People's Alliance (PA) coalition, returned to power in 1994 for the first time in 17 years. The PA won a plurality in the August 1994 parliamentary elections and formed a coalition government with Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga as Prime Minister. Prime Minister Kumaratunga later won the November 1994 presidential elections and appointed her mother (former Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike) to replace her as Prime Minister. President Kumaratunga won re-election to another 6-year term in December 1999. In August 2000, Mrs. Bandaranaike resigned as Prime Minister for health reasons, and Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka was appointed to take her place. In December 2001, the UNP assumed power, led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. Chandrika Kumaratunga remains as President. In November of 2003, President Kumaratunga suddenly took control of three key ministries, triggering a serious cohabitation crisis. In January 2004, the SLFP and the JVP formed a political grouping known as the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA). In February, President Kumaratunga dissolved Parliament and called for fresh elections. In these elections, which took place in April 2004, the UPFA received 45% of the vote, with the UNP receiving 37% of the vote. While it did not win enough seats to command a majority in Parliament, the UPFA was able to form a government and appoint a cabinet headed by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse.
Communal Crisis
Historical divisions continue to have an impact on Sri Lankan society and politics. From independence, the Tamil minority has been uneasy with the country's unitary form of government and apprehensive that the Sinhalese majority would abuse Tamil rights. Those fears were reinforced when S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike triumphed in the 1956 elections after appealing to Sinhalese nationalism. His declaration that Sinhala was the country's official language--an act felt by Tamils to be a denigration of their own tongue--was the first in a series of steps over the following decades that appeared discriminatory to Tamils. Tamils also protested government educational policies and agriculture programs that encouraged Sinhalese farmers from the south to move to newly irrigated lands in the east. The decades following 1956 saw intermittent outbreaks of communal violence and growing radicalization among Tamil groups. By the mid-1970s Tamil politicians were moving from support for federalism to a demand for a separate Tamil state--"Tamil Eelam"--in northern and eastern Sri Lanka, areas of traditional Tamil settlement. In the 1977 elections, the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) won all the seats in Tamil areas on a platform of separatism. Other groups--particularly the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE or Tamil Tigers)--sought an independent state by force.
In 1983, the death of 13 Sinhalese soldiers at the hands of the LTTE unleashed the largest outburst of communal violence in the country's history. Hundreds of Tamils were killed in Colombo and elsewhere, tens of thousands were left homeless, and more than 100,000 fled to south India. The north and east became the scene of bloodshed as security forces attempted to suppress the LTTE and other militant groups. Terrorist incidents occurred in Colombo and other cities. Each side in the conflict accused the other of violating human rights. The conflict assumed an international dimension when the Sri Lankan Government accused India of supporting the Tamil insurgents.
Indian Peacekeeping
By mid-1987, India intervened in the conflict by air-dropping supplies to prevent what it felt was harsh treatment and starvation of the Tamil population in the Jaffna Peninsula caused by an economic blockade by Colombo. Under a July 29, 1987, accord (the Indo-Lanka Accord) signed by Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and President Jayewardene, the Sri Lankan Government made a number of concessions to Tamil demands, which included devolution of power to the provinces, merger--subject to later referendum--of the northern and eastern provinces, and official status for the Tamil language. India agreed to establish order in the north and east with an Indian Peace-Keeping Force (IPKF) and to cease assisting Tamil insurgents. Militant groups, although initially reluctant, agreed to surrender their arms to the IPKF.
Within weeks, however, the LTTE declared its intent to continue its armed struggle for an independent Tamil Eelam and refused to disarm. The IPKF found itself engaged in a bloody police action against the LTTE. Further complicating the return to peace was a burgeoning Sinhalese insurgency in the south. The JVP, relatively quiescent since the 1971 insurrection, began to reassert itself in 1987. Capitalizing on opposition to the Indo-Lankan Accord in the Sinhalese community, the JVP launched an intimidation campaign against supporters of the accord. Numerous UNP and other government supporters were assassinated. The government, relieved of its security burden by the IPKF in the north and east, intensified its efforts in the south. The JVP was crushed but at a high cost in human lives.
From April 1989 through June 1990, the government engaged in direct communications with the LTTE leadership. In the meantime, fighting between the LTTE and the IPKF escalated in the north. India withdrew the last of its forces from Sri Lanka in early 1990, and fighting between the LTTE and the government resumed. Both the LTTE and government forces committed serious human rights violations. In January 1995, the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE agreed to a cessation of hostilities as a preliminary step in a government-initiated plan for peace negotiations. After 3 months, however, the LTTE unilaterally resumed hostilities. The government then adopted a policy of military engagement with the Tigers, with government forces liberating Jaffna from LTTE control by mid-1996 and moving against LTTE positions in the northern part of the country called the Vanni. An LTTE counteroffensive begun in October 1999 reversed most government gains and by May 2000 threatened government forces in Jaffna. Heavy fighting continued into 2001.
Peace Process
In December 2001, with the election of a new UNP government, the LTTE and government declared unilateral cease-fires. In February 2002, with Norwegian Government facilitation, the two sides agreed to a joint cease-fire accord. The peace process has continued apace, affecting Sri Lankans politically, economically, and socially in numerous and overwhelmingly positive ways. After holding six rounds of talks, the LTTE withdrew from the negotiation process in April 2003. At this time, the informal peace process continues on the ground and both sides continue to observe the February 2002 ceasefire. In May 2004, the new UPFA government and the LTTE committed themselves in public and in discussions with the Norwegian facilitators to resuming the negotiation track.
LTTE violence, including the assassination of approximately 40 Tamil alleged opponents from 2002 through 2003, is largely confined to the north and eastern provinces, which are 6 to 8 hours by road from the capital. Before the advent of the peace process, LTTE-perpetrated terrorist bombings directed against politicians and civilian targets were common in Colombo, Kandy, and elsewhere in the country. In July 2001, an LTTE suicide squad attacked the Bandaranaike International Airport outside of Colombo and destroyed a large number of military and civilian aircraft. In early March 2004, a faction of the LTTE from the east of the country broke off from the main organization and declared itself an independent body. In April, the main LTTE largely subdued this factional uprising in fighting that left up to 30 people dead.
In October 1997, the U.S. Government designated the LTTE as a foreign terrorist organization under provisions of the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 and has maintained this designation since then, most recently redesignating the group in October of 2003.
Per the 1978 constitution, the president of the republic, directly elected for a 6-year term, is chief of state, head of government, and commander in chief of the armed forces. Responsible to Parliament for the exercise of duties under the constitution and laws, the president may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of Parliament with the concurrence of the Supreme Court.
The president appoints and heads a cabinet of ministers responsible to Parliament. The president's deputy is the prime minister, who leads the ruling party in Parliament. A parliamentary no-confidence vote requires dissolution of the cabinet and the appointment of a new one by the president.
Parliament is a unicameral 225-member legislature elected by universal suffrage and proportional representation to a 6-year term. The president may summon, suspend, or end a legislative session and dissolve Parliament. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws.
The 1978 constitution clearly envisaged a system where the president and the prime minister were from the same party. Since the December 2001 parliamentary elections, however, the president and the prime minister have been from different parties. This has led to serious cohabitation strains. In November 2003, for example, President Kumaratunga suddenly took over three key ministries (Defense, Interior, and Mass Communications), precipitating a serious cohabitation crisis between the two sides. In February of 2004, President Kumaratunga dissolved Parliament and called for fresh elections. The UPFA, while receiving enough seats in Parliament to form a minority government, fell short of the 113 seats necessary for a majority in Parliament. Mahinda Rajapakse of the SLFP became Prime Minister and former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe became Leader of the Opposition.
Sri Lanka's judiciary consists of a Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and a number of subordinate courts. Sri Lanka's legal system reflects diverse cultural influences. Criminal law is fundamentally British. Basic civil law is Roman-Dutch. Laws pertaining to marriage, divorce, and inheritance are communal.
Under the Indo-Sri Lankan Accord of July 1987--and the resulting 13th amendment to the constitution--the Government of Sri Lanka agreed to devolve significant authority to the provinces. Provincial councils are directly elected for 5-year terms. The leader of the council majority serves as the province's chief minister; a provincial governor is appointed by the president. The councils possess limited powers in education, health, rural development, social services, agriculture, security, and local taxation. Many of these powers are shared or subject to central government oversight. Predating the accord are municipal, urban, and rural councils with limited powers.
Principal Government Officials
President--Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga
Prime Minister--Mahinda Rajapakse
Foreign Minister--Laskhman Kadirgamar
Ambassador to the United States--Devinda Subasinghe
Ambassador to the United Nations--Bernard Goonetilleke, Acting
Sri Lanka maintains an embassy in the United States at 2148 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel. 202-4834025).
Sri Lanka's two major political parties--the UNP and the PA--embrace democratic values, international nonalignment, and encouragement of Sinhalese culture. Past differences between the two on foreign and economic policy have narrowed. The SLFP, however, envisions a broader role for the state in general.
Sri Lanka has a multi-party democracy that enjoys considerable stability despite relatively high levels of political violence. LTTE terrorist activities, generally aimed at destabilizing Sri Lanka politically and economically, have included assassination of politicians--killing the Industrial Development Minister by suicide bombing in June 2000; the December 1999 attempted assassination of current President Kumaratunga; bombing of economic targets such as the central bank in January 1996, the World Trade Center in October 1997, and the airport in July 2001; as well as attacks on Buddhist religious sites. In January 1998, the LTTE detonated a truck bomb in Kandy, damaging the Temple of the Tooth relic, the holiest Buddhist shrine in the country.
With an economy of $18.4 billion (est.), and a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of about $950, Sri Lanka has mostly enjoyed strong growth rates in recent years. Sri Lanka began to shift away from a socialist orientation in 1977. Since then, the government has been deregulating, privatizing, and opening the economy to international competition. The ethnic disputes of 1983 precipitated a slowdown in economic diversification and liberalization. The JVP uprising in the late 1980s caused extensive upheavals and economic uncertainty.
Following the quelling of the JVP, increased privatization, reform, and a stress on export-oriented growth helped revive the economy's performance, taking GDP growth to 7% in 1993. Economic growth has been uneven in the ensuing years as the economy faced a multitude of global and domestic economic and political challenges. Overall, average annual GDP growth was 5.2% over 1991-2000. In 2001, however, GDP growth was negative 1.4%--the first contraction since independence. The economy was hit by a series of global and domestic economic problems and affected by terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka and the United States. The crises exposed the fundamental policy failures and structural imbalances in the economy and the need for bold reforms. The year ended in parliamentary elections in December, which saw the election of a more pro-business government.
The recently elected UPFA coalition government, headed by President Kumaratunga's SLFP party, is likely to continue with pro-growth strategies, though it will likely go slower on certain economic reforms fronts, such as privatization, shrinking the public sector and agricultural liberalization. It is currently formulating its economic policies and working on its poverty reduction and growth facilitation programs. The previous government of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe of the United National Party (which also ruled the country from 1977 to 1994) had a strong commitment to economic and social sector reforms, deregulation, and private sector development. In 2002, Sri Lanka commenced a gradual recovery. Early signs of a peace dividend were visible throughout the economy--Sri Lanka was able to reduce defense expenditures and began to focus on getting its large, public sector debt under control. In addition, the economy benefited from lower interest rates, a recovery in domestic demand, increased tourist arrivals, a revival of the stock exchange, and increased foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2002, economic growth bounced up to 4%, helped by strong service sector growth. Agriculture staged a partial recovery. Industrial sector growth, however, faltered for the second consecutive year due to weak demand and lower prices for Sri Lanka's exports. The government was able to exert fiscal control, and inflation trended down. Total FDI inflows during 2002 were about $246 million and--although final figures are not yet available--are expected to exceed $300 million for 2003. The largest share of FDI has been in the services sector. Good progress was made under the Stand By Arrangement, which was resumed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These measures, together with peaceful conditions in the country, helped restore investor confidence and created conditions for the government to embark on extensive economic and fiscal reforms and seek donor support for a poverty reduction and growth strategy.
Foreign exchange reserves, which fell by 11% in 1999, decreased further in 2000. In response, the government floated the rupee on January 23, 2001. This led to a significant nominal depreciation in 2001, but the rupee has since stabilized and reserves have been replenished.
The year 2003 was another eventful year for Sri Lanka. Continued peace allowed further progress on macroeconomic stabilization during the first half of the year. Some progress was reversed, however, during the political uncertainty in November and December 2003. Economic growth was 5.9% for the year. This growth was largely driven by the services sector (particularly telecom and tourism) and trade. Both exports and imports rose over 9% in the first 10 months. Interest rates declined. The inflation rate fell under 9%. External reserves were sufficient to cover 5.6 months of imports. The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) rebounded to become one of the better performers in the area. The CSE rose 45% in 2002 and hit a record high in June 2003 but performance declined at the end of the year. Fortunately, the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic did not spread to Sri Lanka, and tourism was not severely affected. Sri Lanka's garment exporters reported a surge in orders, shifted from China due to SARS. On the negative side, in mid-2003 Sri Lanka experienced its worst floods in 50 years, which caused extensive damage in south and southwestern parts of the country. The government is relying on donor funding to reconstruct the flood-damaged areas, avoiding recourse to government finances. The adverse impact from floods on overall growth for 2003 is estimated to be marginal.
Early projections for 6.5% growth in 2004 did not account for political instability, which will negatively impact performance.
The future of Sri Lanka's economic health is uncertain but is primarily dependent on political stability, continuation of the peace process, and continued policy reforms--particularly in the area of fiscal discipline and direct management. Implementation of major reforms in the civil service and education sectors and more disciplined spending and improved revenue collection would help generate stronger economic growth. If export orientation strengthens, weaknesses in government will have less impact on growth. Real growth is expected to continue in the 4%-6% range beyond 2003 but may remain below the 8%-9% growth needed to move quickly into the status of a middle-income or newly developed country.
All major sectors of the economy are expected to expand. Recovery in the global economy also is important as well as effective aid utilization. According to the Finance Minister, the fiscal deficit was forecast to decline to 7.5% of GDP in 2003, with the government instituting more controls on fiscal management. Given Sri Lanka's high debt burden (101% of GDP), fiscal consolidation is central to budget planning and macroeconomic programming. Stagnant government revenue, however, remains a big worry in 2004.
Other challenges include diversification from Sri Lanka's key exports--tea and garments. Garment exports will face increased competition in a quota-free era when the Multi Fiber Arrangement expires in 2005. The future of the tea industry is threatened by a shortage of plantation labor and growing competition. There are new efforts to diversify exports, explore tourism potential, and improve competitiveness. The previous government had an ambitious information and communications technology strategy to connect and service every corner of the country. This project, if continued and implemented successfully, could change Sri Lanka's economy and social fabric and would take it into the information age. The government hopes to take advantage of Sri Lanka's strategic location on shipping routes, make use of the Indo-Lanka Free Trade Agreement, and sign free trade agreements with other countries to achieve regional trading hub status. If peace returns and all these efforts bear fruit, real growth could be in the 6%-7% range beyond 2004, and will help realize the government's intention of making Sri Lanka the gateway to South Asia.
The service sector is the largest component of GDP (54%). In 2003, the service sector continued its strong expansion, fueled primarily by strong growth in telecom, tourism, and financial services. Public administration and defense expenditures have remained steady. Repatriated earnings of Sri Lankans working abroad continued to be strong. There also is a small but growing information technology sector, especially information technology training and software development and exports.
Manufacturing accounts for about 16% of GDP. The textile, apparel, and leather products sector is the largest, accounting for 44% of total industrial output. The second-largest industrial sector, at 24% of total manufacturing output, is food, beverages, and tobacco. The third-largest industrial sector is chemical, petroleum, rubber, and plastic products. Agriculture has lost its relative importance to the Sri Lankan economy in recent decades. It accounts for 20.1% of GDP and provides employment to 33% of the working population. Rice, the staple cereal, is cultivated extensively. The plantation sector consists of tea, rubber, and coconut; in recent years, the tea crop has made significant contributions to export earnings and saw production slightly decrease in 2003. Tea prices have remained stable. The construction sector accounts for 7.4% of GDP and mining and quarrying 1.8%. In recent years, the government has eliminated many price controls and quotas, reduced tariff levels, eliminated most foreign exchange controls, and sold more than 55 state-owned companies and 20 estate-holding companies. Colombo boasts one of the most modern stock exchanges in the region, and the Sri Lankan Government offers a range of tax and other incentives to attract potential investors.
Trade and Foreign Assistance
Exports to the United States, Sri Lanka's most important market, were estimated at $1.8 billion in 2003, or 38.5% of total exports. For many years, the United States has been Sri Lanka's biggest market for garments, taking more than 63% of the country's total garment exports. India is Sri Lanka's largest supplier, with exports of $835 million in 2002. Japan, traditionally Sri Lanka's largest supplier, was its fourth-largest in 2002 with exports of $355 million. Other leading suppliers include Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea. United States exports amounted to $155 million in 2003. Sri Lanka is highly dependent on foreign assistance, and several high-profile assistance projects were launched in 2003. The most significant of these resulted from an aid conference in Tokyo in June 2003; pledges at the summit, which included representatives from the IMF, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan, the European Union, and the United States totaled $4.5 billion. This funding was in response to a poverty reduction strategy program laid out in "Regaining Sri Lanka," an action paper authored by the Sri Lankan Government, and a number of studies commissioned by the donor community that, together, provide a basic framework for economic revival. While implementation of previous aid projects has been spotty, the government believes it can improve this record by streamlining tender processes and improving project management skills.
More than 20% of the 6.1 million-strong labor force, excluding the north and east, is unionized. Trade union membership is on the decline. There are more than 1,650 registered trade unions, many of which have 50 or fewer members, and 19 federations. Many unions have political affiliations. The Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) and Lanka Jathika estate workers union are the two largest unions representing workers in the heavily unionized plantation sector. The president of the CWC also is Minister of Livestock Development and Estate Infrastructure. The CWC's agenda includes political issues, such as citizenship status for stateless Indian Tamils. Some of the stronger and more influential trade unions include the Ceylon Mercantile Union, Sri Lanka Nidhahas Sevaka Sangamaya, Jathika Sevaka Sangayama, Ceylon Federation of Trade Unions, Ceylon Bank Employees Union, Union of Post and Telecommunication Officers, Conference of Public Sector Independent Trade Unions, and the JVP-aligned Inter-Company Trade Union. The unemployment rate has declined in recent years and hovers at 10%. The rate of unemployment among high school and college graduates, however, remains proportionally higher than the rate for less-educated workers. The government has embarked on educational reforms it hopes will lead to better preparation of students and fewer mismatches between graduates and jobs. In addition, it also has begun a youth corps program to provide employment skills to the unemployed.
Sri Lanka traditionally follows a nonaligned foreign policy but has been seeking closer relations with the United States since December 2001. It participates in multilateral diplomacy, particularly at the United Nations, where it seeks to promote sovereignty, independence, and development in the developing world. Sri Lanka was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). It also is a member of the Commonwealth, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank, and the Colombo Plan. Sri Lanka continues its active participation in the NAM, while also stressing the importance it places on regionalism by playing a strong role in SAARC.
The United States enjoys cordial relations with Sri Lanka that are based, in large part, on shared democratic traditions. U.S. policy toward Sri Lanka is characterized by respect for its independence, sovereignty, and moderate nonaligned foreign policy; support for the country's unity, territorial integrity, and democratic institutions; and encouragement of its social and economic development. The United States is a strong supporter of ethnic reconciliation in Sri Lanka and the peace process that began in December 2001.
U.S. assistance has totaled more than $1.63 billion since Sri Lanka's independence in 1948. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), it has contributed to Sri Lanka's economic growth with projects designed to reduce unemployment, improve housing, develop the Colombo Stock Exchange, modernize the judicial system, and improve competitiveness. At the June 2003 Tokyo Donors' Conference on Sri Lanka, the United States pledged $54 million, including $40.4 million of USAID funding.
In addition, the International Broadcast Bureau (IBB)--formerly Voice of America (VOA)--operates a radio-transmitting station in Sri Lanka. The U.S. Armed Forces maintain a limited military-to-military relationship with the Sri Lanka defense establishment.
Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--Jeffrey J. Lunstead
Deputy Chief of Mission--James F. Entwistle
Head of Political Section--Patricia Mahoney
Head of Economic/Commercial Section--Dean Thompson
Management Officer--Jane Ross
Consular Officer--Marc Williams
Defense Attach�--Lt. Col. Richard Girven
Director, USAID--Carol Becker
Public Affairs Officer-- Philip Frayne
IBB Station Manager--Glenn Britt
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is located at 210 Galle Road, Colombo 3 (tel: 94-11-2448007, fax: 94-11-2437345). U.S. Agency for International Development offices are located at the American Center, 44 Galle Road, Colombo 3 (tel: 94-11-2472855; fax: 94-11-2472850/2472860). Public Affairs offices also are located at the American Center (tel: 94-11-2421270/2422121, fax: 94-11-2449070).
IBB offices are located near Chilaw, 75 kms north of Colombo (94-32-55931/32/94-72-285860, fax: 94-32-55822).
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Sadler wins three graded stakes at Hollywood
INGLEWOOD, Calif. It was easy as 1-2-3 for trainer John Sadler at Betfair Hollywood Park Saturday, the penultimate day of racing here before the thoroughbreds head to the beach Wednesday for Del Mar's 75th Anniversary season.
Sadler won three graded stakes races on Saturday, the Grade I, $350,000 American Oaks with Lady of Shamrock, the Grade II $200,000 A Gleam Handicap with Switch and the Grade III $150,000 Hollywood Juvenile Championship with Scherer Magic.
All three graded stakes races were won by three different ownership groups, and Sadler used three different jockeys to get to the winner's circle.
"It's been a rough season for our barn in the graded races," Sadler said. "There were a lot of Saturdays in the middle of the meet here where we were second and third, and we're supposed to be winning those races. We ended up strong, so that's really good."
Sadler said he will find a race for Switch at Del Mar, but the big thing is the 5-year-old mare returned to the winner's circle for the first time since Jan. 30, 2011. She went eight races between wins. It was a huge win, though, because it earned Switch a spot in the Breeders' Cup Fillies and Mare Sprint in November at Santa Anita. The 7-furlong A Gleam was a "Win & You're In" race for the Breeders' Cup.
"Now we get a Breeders' Cup at home," Sadler said. "I love the 'Win & You're In.' I think it's tremendous. You save a lot of money on entry fees and you take the pressure off. She's been a good horse for us."
The only graded stakes race Sadler failed to win Saturday was captured by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. He saddled Executiveprivilege and won the Landaluce Stakes for owners Karl Watson, Mike Pegram and Paul Weitman. Baffert said he will see how the 2-year-old filly trains on the Del Mar Polytrack, but he likely will place her next in the Grade III, $150,000 Sorrento Stakes on Aug. 8 at Del Mar.
"It's so tough to win the second time out and coming back so quickly (16 days)," Baffert said. "She was actually short her first time, so that race really helped. I just think she's really gifted."
Executiveprivilege was ridden by Rafael Bejarano. She's by First Samurai out of Refugee.
Sadler got things going in the 2-year-old Juvenile Championship.
Scherer Magic, owned by Gary and Cecil Barber and ridden by Joe Talamo, took the Grade III, $150,000 Hollywood Juvenile Championship for 2-year-old colts. Scherer Magic, by Doneraile Court, is an Iowa-bred gelding who traces his pedigree back to Triple Crown performer Touch Gold (Belmont Stakes winner). He was claimed for $50,000 out of the Craig Dollase barn for the Barbers.
"He had a bunch of good works and Gary is kind of a riverboat gambler," Sadler said. "He picked him out and I kind of did my homework on him. You have to have some guts to claim an Iowa-bred. You have to be lucky, too."
Sadler wasn't sure when the gelding would run again, but Del Mar race fans likely will see him. Sadler said he likely will nominate him for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint Sunday to save money on the nomination fee.
Jockey Joel Rosario was Sadler's go-to jockey, but with Rosario riding now at Belmont Park on Long Island, Sadler is mixing up his mounts. He used Joe Talamo aboard Scherer Magic in the Juvenile Championship, Hall of Famer Mike Smith on Lady of Shamrock in the American Oaks and Garrett Gomez on Switch in the A Gleam.
"I'm passing it around right now," Sadler said about mounts. "I just want to date. I don't want to get married to any of these guys. Whoever is doing the best job, that's who will ride."


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US sitcom about modern relationships, as seen through the eyes of two very different couples and their single friends
Series 3 Summary
In the third series of this American comedy, Audrey blackmails Russell and Jeff's chauvinist dad overstays his welcome.
Episode 1 - Russell's Secret
Audrey discovers that Russell is a closet Broadway-musical fan, and uses this knowledge to blackmail him for tickets.
Episode 2 - Voluntary Commitment
Russell discovers that having a male assistant at work can be advantageous. Meanwhile, Audrey makes a bet with Jeff.
Episode 3 - Jeff's New Friend
Jeff is surprised when Audrey tells him that the friend he made at the gym is gay.
Episode 4 - Dad's Visit
Jeff's chauvinist dad extends his visit after spraining his ankle, much to Audrey's dismay.
Episode 5 - Lyin' King
Jeff and Audrey lie to Jennifer and Adam to get out of a dinner they are hosting so that they can go to a much cooler party.
Episode 6 - Poaching Timmy
Timmy and Audrey join forces when Timmy tires of Russell's demands and Audrey wants to dump her incompetent assistant.
Episode 7 - Old Timer's Day
Audrey teases Jeff when he falls asleep during a film, so Jeff tries to prove to her that he's still young and lively by playing a game of softball.
Episode 8 - Twice
Audrey pretends that she's pregnant so that she can receive special treatment at work.
Episode 9 - The Challenge
Russell ropes his new assistant Timmy into helping him win a bet he's made with Jeff and Adam.
Episode 10 - Family Style
Russell dates a psychiatrist and Jeff gets annoyed when his dinner companion helps himself to Jeff's meal.
Episode 11 - May Divorce Be With You
Audrey and Jeff let their friend Steve stay with them after hearing about his marital problems.
Episode 12 - House Money
Audrey convinces Jeff that they should do something fun with the money he made from selling his car.
Episode 13 - Russell's Secret
Audrey discovers that Russell is secretly a closet Broadway musical fan, and uses this knowledge to blackmail him for tickets.


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Born May 4, 1947 in DeKalb, IL, Jenkins earned a degree in drama from Wesleyan University before attending a graduate theater program at Indiana State College. While there, he began studying with acclaimed acting coach Harold Guskin, whose exploratory approach greatly informed Jenkins' style of performance. He later developed a long and distinguished career in regional theater, most notably with the Trinity Repertory Theater in Rhode Island - his home for over 30 years - where he also served as artistic director. Jenkins began appearing in films and television in the mid-1970s, starting with a 1974 PBS broadcast of a Trinity Repertory performance of the play "Feasting With Panthers," about t... Continue Bio >>
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The Fourth Annual Geezer Gathering at Roy Merritt's - Geezers and GoodtimesWritten by on January 11, 2010
Although invitation only car shows are usually reserved for only Concours d'Elegance gatherings, the idea of an invitation only show is slowly starting to creep into the realm of street rodding. However, when street rodders host an invitation only gathering its typically not to obtain the finest street rods with pedigree, but a good reason to get all your buddies together for a Saturday afternoon. Such is the case with Roy Merritt's Geezer Gathering held in Wichita, Kansas every October.
While the idea of such an event may sound foreign to some, this year was actually the fourth annual for Merritt's event and just one of three similar invitation only hot rod events to take place in Wichita this year. Held at Merritt's garage and home, the Geezer Gathering is a chance for hot rodders, drag racers, and people sharing a common interest in cars to get together, talk cars, and reminisce about the past. Merritt sends out invitations to many of the local hot rodders that he has known for years and they are all asked to bring their hot rod, come hungry, and keep it to a guy's only crowd. This year roughly 150 hot rods, customs, classics, and muscle cars showed up for the unique event.
Merritt himself has a number of early Fords and a garage that is so cool that you could spend all day looking at the neat parts and memorabilia hanging on the walls. When he had decided to start hosting the gathering, his wife had wondered what he would do to entertain all who attended. He told her not to worry, if a bunch of car enthusiast gathers in a place they will entertain themselves. He was right. All those who attend have such a good time that everyone can't wait till next year. We were fortunate enough that we were invited to the event and were able to capture a glimpse of what the gathering was like to share with everyone. Enjoy a look at this special event and we will be anxiously waiting for next year's Geezer Gathering. SRM
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This copper suede '32 Ford Tudor sedan definitely does not fall under the moniker of a rat rod. We choose to just call it an awesome hot rod with traditional flare. The trick sedan is owned by Butch Harness and has a number of cool features including an Olds motor, owner built eight-deuce intake, and an array of trick pinstriping.Full size '50s cars have some striking lines and lend themselves well to traditional and contemporary customizing. Monty McClellan decided to take the contemporary route when he slammed his '58 Chevy Impala on the ground over a set of big billet wheels for a look that is hard to ignore.It's very difficult to build a '32 Ford these days that is different and stands out in a crowd. However, Gary Meitner managed to do the impossible when he built this Deuce roadster pickup. Pale green paint, artillery wheels, one of a kind bed, and a '40 Ford dash are just a couple of cool features that make Meitner's '32 a standout.No matter what styles and trends may come a go, resto-rod styling will always stand the test of time. Take this slick black '46 Ford convertible owned by John Belford for example. By mixing street rod styling with the stock '46 body, Belford has created a car that is timeless.Next to the Mercury, the Oldsmobile is one of the best cars to customize of those built in 1949. After seeing Doug Reed's green and black sedanette one might even argue in favor of the Oldsmobile. Reed has had his '49 on the road for roughly 40 years now and he recently freshened it up. One can bet that Reed is now ready for many more years of cruising in his Olds.When building a hot rod it is pretty hard to go wrong with red paint, knock-off wheels, and a chopped top. If you need proof just take a look at Bill Kingsbury's '32 Ford Tudor sedan. He knew those elements were key and there isn't one thing about this '32 that doesn't say hot rod.As everyone knows wagons are hot and Tri-Fives have always been hot. So it is only natural that a Tri-Five wagon would make a custom that is just too cool. Chad Ward proved that theory to be true when he built this '56 Chevy two-door wagon. Between the metallic copper paint, a minimal amount of trim; and the right amount of smoothing Ward's '56 is spot on.Just like in years past, there was an array of early Fords in attendance. Maybe it's because of the Fords popularity among street rodders or it just might have something to do with event host Roy Merritt's love for early Fords.Keeping it simple is key to building a great hot rod and Stevie McGregor nailed it when he put together this '29 Ford Model A Tudor sedan. Using black primer, a great stance, and chrome reverse wheels are just a few things that make the sedan a pure hot rod. Then again the exposed small block with three Deuces doesn't hurt anything either.
Hot rods are cool, but restored race cars are on a whole other level. This restored sprint car belongs to Ron Coleman and was built in 1958 by AJ Foyt Sr. We didn't get a chance to visit with the owner about the cars lineage, but with 390 cubic inches under the hood and Greg Weld's name on the firewall, we're willing to bet if this car could talk it would have some stories to tell.One wouldn't typically use the term pretty to describe a pickup, but this '40 Ford pickup owned by Michael Behrendt is just that. Maybe it's the black paint set off by just the right amount of chrome trim or maybe it's the lowered stance over a set of chrome wheels shod with wide whites.What event would be complete without a Buick custom? Luckily Don Beason showed up with his fully customized 401 Nailhead powered '54 Century. Everywhere you look on Beason's Buick you are bound to find a unique custom touch that makes his '54 truly one of a kind.In a time when pretty much every '32 Ford roadster was being painted red or black, Roger Ward went against the grain and painted his deuce light tan. It's hard to believe, but Ward's '32 has been on the road for almost 20 years now and amazingly enough it looks like it was built just yesterday.Impalas have always been popular, but the 1965-69 body styles are starting to explode in popularity. They are great looking cars to start with and they lend themselves well for building a street machine, custom, or all round cruiser. Kelly Korte's '66 is predominantly stock, but he has made a few custom touches that make it one cool cruiser.Beautiful and powerful was a great way to describe the Oldsmobile's of 1950 and it's easy to see why when you look at this gorgeous red ragtop owned by Iran Wheeler. While it might look like a stock '50, it has a custom leather interior on the inside and a little more power under the hood thanks to a GM crate motor. It just goes to show that looks can be deceiving.Another sharp looking Deuce roadster in the mix was Hub Harness's deep maroon hi-boy. It's simple, it's clean, and it rides on a set of polished Halibrand wheels, what more could a hot rodder ask for?In addition to the restored sprint car at the gathering, there was another vintage racecar in attendance. This time it was an early '60s era front engine dragster owned by Ricky McGregor and we instantly had terms coming to mind like big, bad, and blown when we first saw it.Whoever said a pickup wouldn't make a great traditional custom has never seen Jeb's '61 Ford F-100. By painting the truck suede maroon, slapping some Watson style gold scallops on it, and lowering it over a set of smooth disc hubcaps he created a custom that makes this truck feel a little less utilitarian and more like a low slung custom.
How's this for one of the coolest barn finds out there? This '32 Ford five-window was reportedly raced years ago and was being stored in a barn when fire destroyed not only the barn but the coupe too. It's easy to see that with a Dodge Hemi, suicide frontend, and a tach on the dash that this coupe was all business. Luckily Roy Merritt is preserving it today.Darly Standifer hit a home run when he put together this '55 Ford Thunderbird. By using Salt Flat wheels and a lowered stance his '55 combines the sporty look of a T-bird with hot rod flavor. This is one Thunderbird that definitely blurs the lines that separate what a hot rod and a custom are.The two-tone paint job on Marvin Wolfe's '64 Chevy Impala is not only a great color combination, but makes the wide body look extra low, courtesy of the darker top color. Mix the killer paint job with a set of billet wheels and custom interior and you've got a great early '60s cruiser.It's pretty tough to beat the aggressive yet quintessential look of Terry Sroggin's '32 Ford roadster. Between the bright red paint, blown early Hemi, and steelies with wide whites, he has combine a number of things to make his Deuce roadster bad to the bone.Host of the gathering, Roy Merritt opens up his garage and has everyone in for chance to talk about the past and joke around with everyone. After Merritt thanked everybody for coming he was kind enough to feed all those who attended and handed out a few comical awards.


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CityBeat and a couple of local blogs weren't the only media outlets to notice the hostile and dangerous atmosphere swirling around the Cincinnati Tea Party event last month.
With one week left until the next "Tea Party" event, more organizations are jumping on the protest bandwagon.
Rich Boehne must be a glutton for punishment.
A former reporter at The Cincinnati Post and The Cincinnati Enquirer, Boehne rose through the ranks at The E.W. Scripps Co., The Post's parent firm and joined its corporate staff in 1988 as the first investor relations manager. Since then, he's held a number of positions in the company.
Faced with the choice between job layoffs or a second round of unpaid furloughs for employees, executives at the financially troubled Gannett Co. announced today they were selecting the latter course.
Gannett, the parent firm of The Cincinnati Enquirer, announced a furlough program that will require most non-unionized workers to take at least five days of unpaid leave sometime in April, May or June. The move is expected to save the company about $20 million.
U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus, about two months into his new job representing Ohio's 1st District, is one of 18 Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee to send a letter to the CEO of Northern Trust in Chicago warning him to stop spending federal TARP bank bailout money on golf tournaments, parties and posh hotels. Committee Chairman Barney Frank initiated the letter to "insist" that the CEO "immediately return to the federal government the equivalent of what Northern Trust frittered away on these lavish events."
As if the tightly wound Jean Schmidt hadn't embarrassed Greater Cincinnati enough with her odd remarks sparking a Saturday Night Live parody in 2005, this weekend it was John Boehner and Mitch McConnell taking their turn in the satirical spotlight.
In SNL's opening skit, Dan Ackroyd portrayed Boehner (the congressman from West Chester) and Darrell Hammond played McConnell (the U.S. senator from Louisville) as the pair plotted the Republican Party's misguided comeback and debated whom the GOP should take advice from, Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh.
...do people in Washington D.C. not get the concept of economic stimulus?
According to 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, Wilmington, Ohio is "a little bit like Katrina without the physical damage, ground zero for unemployment." Last night, 60 Minutes featured a segment profiling Wilmington as its largest employer prepares to shut down. Pelley's words are a strong statement for a small town that's near and dear to my heart.
It's not quite as bad as a pink slip from an unexpected layoff, but the latest action at the troubled Cincinnati Enquirer certainly isn't good news for its workers.


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