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This volume is dominated by the almost continual confrontation of great armies. For the fourth time, the Army of the Potomac (now under the control of Burnside) attempts to take Richmond, resulting in the bloodbath at Fredericksburg. Then Joe Hooker tries again, only to be repulsed at Chancellorsville as Stonewall Jackson turns his flank, a bitter victory for the South, paid for by the death of Lee's foremost lieutenant.
In the West, during the six-month standoff that followed the shock of Murfreesboro in the central theater, one of the most complex and determined sieges of the war has begun. Here, Grant's seven relentless efforts against Vicksburg show Lincoln that he has at last found his killer-general, the man who can "face the arithmetic".
With Vicksburg finally under siege, Lee again invades the North. The three-day conflict at Gettysburg receives book-length attention in a masterly treatment of a key great battle, not as legend has it but as it really was, before it became distorted by controversy and overblown by remembered glory.
Don't miss the other volumes in Shelby Foote's Civil War: A Narrative series.
Bonus: In partnership with Audible and Playtone, the television and film producer behind the award-winning series Band of Brothers, John Adams, and The Pacific, this audiobook includes an original introduction, written and read by acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns. For more from Audible and Playtone, click here.
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"The Best of the Three Volumes"
This series is easily the best Civil War work out there. Foote is
magnificent, giving more than just battle details, giving details about the politics, society, and personalities that make this war the defining moment of our nation. The narrator is magnificent. A must listen and well worth the hours (and I mean hours) of listening.
"An exhaustive look at our most defining moment"
Mr. Foote delivers the second of three volumes here, and spares no
detail. I've studied the Civil War off an on since I was a child, and
have discovered through this series that I know nothing.
Aside from being minutely informative, this series is also entertaining,
as any 60-hour audiobook should be. There is plenty of colorful turn
of phrase here, and a lot of the wit of Lincoln, and others, is entirely
new to me.
"A fantastic Story Telling of a Truly Horrific Time"
The civil war was truly a defining moment in American history ! Shelby Foote was a man who through his pen brought us face to face with the titanic figures of this war. He brings us into the personal lives of so many "yankees" and "rebs" common foot soldiers, officers, Generals, civilans, and the common folk; I found it both terrifing and unbelievable as letters are read, relationships long since gone into history once again alive and breathing life into my ears.
I laughed heartily and I cried deeply for the people of this historical event called the Civil War. I love Shelby's way of writing and his gentle, warm southern charm; this comes seeps through the book everywhere. The late Mr. Foote was brutally honest to both sides and maintain a fair and very well balanced view of the civil war.
I cannot do this book justice in writing this review by my words - this book - The Civil War by Shelby Foote is something that you Audible listener MUST experience for yourself !! As you listen time fades away as you stand transfixed on the events unfolding right there before your eyes and ears.
Every single person must listen to this book as it touchs on every single issue that you will every encounter in your life. Download this book now YOUR experience is waiting !! :)
"If You Have Time, Read All Three Volumes"
This book is far different and far better than I expected. It truly is a narrative and not a dull history treatise. It is written impartially from neither a Southern nor Northern perspective. The noble intentions and motivations of participants from both sides come through vividly.
You should read all three volumes. It will give you a broad perspective on the Civil War. Unlike any other history I've read on this war, these books will impart an understanding of what went on in the West, the North, and such places as Florida and Arkansas. I hardly knew the war touched those last two states.
Anyone who has seen the Ken Burns Civil War series will see the similarity to the amusing anecdotes related by Shelby Foote in that series. If you enjoyed his contributions to that show and have any level of interest in the American Civil War, you will enjoy this great book!
although I could have hoped for a better voice for the reading, it is still a outstanding listen it will keep you, listening for hours.
OCD over books, listening to 1 a day; ANY genre, fact & fiction. Influenced by Audible reviewers so I keep mine unbiased - FRONT to BLACK!
As a black American who grew up in Washington, DC, I never had ANYTHING good to say about the Confederacy. Reading this series only proved my personal credo "Racism is born out of ignorance". Guess who was a hypocritical, ignorant racist? ME!!! I discovered that I knew about as much about the Civil War as I was taught in school about African-American and black Americans - NOTHING!!! Oh, we got a smidgen on George Washington Carver, Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass but only enough to fill a thimble. Although my family home was just 3 blocks from Fort Stevens where the Confederate army almost took Washington and where President Lincoln was almost killed by a Confederate army, we never learned the amazing story behind the fort which we used as a playground.
This series of books covers the Civil War from "A to Z". They are extremely well-researched, providing little-known information about this historical fight. I came away with a new respect for the South for fighting and dying for a cause in which they believed in totally. I learned that the Civil War wasn't about white people hating black people (although there were quite a few whites who held the ridiculous belief that we weren't even humans). The war between the North and South was more about the economic necessity for cheap labor to maintain America's dominance in agriculture which fueled Europe's dominance as an industrialist giant. And the proof was in the South's total destruction after the Emancipation Proclamation. Rich plantation owners were broke, busted and bankrupt. No cotton or sugar - no money.
I have a new-found respect for Jefferson Davis, Stonewall Jackson, and Robert E. Lee and the multitudes of Confederate soldiers who lost their lives fighting to maintain their way of life. Of course, as a descendant of slaves, I'm glad that the North prevailed. It's just unfortunate that the South couldn't see past their noses and let over 20,000 skilled black artisans (carpenters, blacksmiths, seamstresses, etc.) leave for the North instead of revamping the South by becoming the nations center of furniture makers, ironworks, and purveyors of clothes for the rich and poor. To compound the country's total lack of vision, the alleged Northern abolitionists lost out also because it gave these new black citizens jobs as cooks, maids, nannies - actually, let's just call "a spade a spade: "Mammies" - butlers, house boys, and manual laborers.
That said, Shelby Foote gives a well-rounded objective insight into a much misunderstood war that didn't really advance America's narrow-minded view of the people it brought to these shores in bondage and oppressed for more than a century after this horrible conflagration. But I thank him for helping me see the Confederacy from a different and enlightening perspective. I had lived in Atlanta, GA for 15 years when I read this book. My northern family and friends couldn't understand how I could stand the "racist South" with its "good ole boy" attitude. That is something I have never experienced in Georgia. I don't worry about the Confederate flag or the hero leaders of the Civil War which are carved in the side of Stone Mountain, like Mount Rushmore. In all my years there, I was never called a "nigger" not once. Yet, after moving to Phoenix, AZ, I was called "nigger" four times in my first six months here. Has this country learned nothing? I still consider myself a "Georgia Peach".
According to Shelby Foote's amazing account, the south has nothing to be ashamed of for fighting for what it believed was right at the time. Now if the whole country can learn from past mistakes and move forward as a COMPLETE country - white, black, brown, red, yellow or purple with pink polka dots - we will be ready as a nation to defend our shores from foreign threats. Reading this book is the first step in the right direction,
I'm a 60 yr old former English major and grad student. It's been fascinating revisiting the books I studied in my 20s, read aloud to me.
"Superb story packed with detail"
Shelby Foote's trilogy comprises 132.5 hours on Audible and took me most of 5 months of short errands and a couple of long drives in my car to listen to in its entirety. It was fascinating. At first the narrator's voice and quirks annoyed me, but by the fifth or sixth hour I had adapted to his voice and found it well suited to the narrative. The battle of Gettysburg takes up a large portion of this volume, as it should. I found maps online and in the physical copies of this book so that I could better follow the action of this battle. I was moved by sorrow at many points and kept thinking of all the futile charges resulting in death for so many. Both sides believed so strongly in their cause, and both suffered greatly as a result. Foote quotes from letters, diaries, speeches, and personal reminiscences written after the war to paint a vivid picture of the generals and ordinary soldiers who fought these battles and slogged through these long, muddy marches with little food and often no shoes. The devastation of the countryside is hard to imagine as I drive, hike and bicycle through many of the peaceful eastern battlefields today. Foote has allowed me to understand what these places and the people of a different, not so distant time experienced and why. Listening to this long audiobook is a huge investment but so well worth it.
There were a few technical glitches in this volume but at the end I almost forgot about them. Second volume is even better than the first one!
Shelby Foote's work is truly monumental. I did not feel any significant bias.
Narrator is simply amazing. I am very glad that I bought it.
"Amazing Detail"
Excellent narrative on a complex topic, flows nicely. Constant mix of interesting side stories about the lives and interactions of people involved in the different battles of the many armies and navys fighting throughout the south and midwest. Many of the battles presented with much excitement and ausome details.
The author has succeeded at presenting a very balanced account of the peoples and governments views and opinions, politics and moods of both the Union and Confederate countries and how all were affected.
Nothing else in the history of the USA has done more to forge this country into what it is today... this is a very moving account of why, covered in three volumes.
"Gen. McClellan is finally gone!"
When I first started reading this series, I purchased volume 1 in a hard back book. After about the third chapter I realized for me to understand the geographical narrative I need to have a map. Inside the hardback book on both and covers there was a map however very generalized. While searching the Internet to find maps I discovered audible.com. And found that the entire three volume series of the Civil War by Shelby Foote was available. It seemed to me that listening to the book would be much easier than trying to read it while at the same time trying to study the maps I have collected. We can only hope that someday this three volume series will be made into a miniseries, which of course would be the miniseries of all time.
"Keep the faith"
It takes quite an amount of challenge and re-listening to get the best from this classic. However it is full of interesting aspects of the main characters in the war and I will return many times. Don't look for the common man interest - its all about big egos and even bigger risks.
"Stunning Historical Work. Without equal."
Yes. And again! It is such an incredible work of historical narrative, developing the characters, the politicians, the Generals, and the soldiers, through each battle, each development of technology and so on.
I have never studued this hisotry before - so teh entire work (all three volumes) was over 100 hours of enlightening history.
Truly moving.
Every lover of history must listen to this work, in its entirety.
Get a good set of maps as well, so you can follow the scope of this with visual references.
Although quite a commitment, very rewarding.
As a narrative history, together with it's two companion volumes this book stands apart.
There are to many to mention individually. Many scenes will live with me for a long time.
Really to many to mention.
Highly recommended. But as mentioned elsewhere quite a commitment.
"Value for money or just tedious"
This is the audiobook equivalent of war and peace. 47 hours - and this is just one of three volumes. It goes on forever. Get all 3 volumes and it runs to almost 150 hours.
That said it must be one of the most comprehensive books covering the American Civil War of all time. It is well read and describes all the battles and the men behind them. The quotes from historical records add authenticity to what is really a historical text written in a story like manner.
Whilst it took a long time to get used to who was who, with a variety of terms for each side, I had a long time to get used to them. For example, there was greybacks, confederates, butternuts, rebs all meaning the same thing. Then it was using the generals names to refer to one side or the other, and even the state they came from! I didn't know if a Virginian regiment was meant to be from the North or South. Grant and Lee I knew, but there were loads of others I didn't. It was sometimes confusing. If it was a written book I would have been highlighting the words to help me remember them.
The relative numbers of men who died on each side was stated in great accuracy for every battle where it was known. Sometimes 94 on one side and 11 on the other; then 24307 on one side and 5933 on the other. It somehow desensitised me to just how many people died in horrible conditions.
As a learning tool it was great, but towards the end I was desperate for it to be over.
Yes, but it would need to be shorter.
It is always easy to listen whilst driving. If I had to sit and read this book I would NEVER have finished it.
It would be interesting to see how things developed after the end of the war. There was some information of Davis, but how we got from there to a unified thinking of the UNITED STATES might be useful.
"A narrative indeed"
This book recounts the start of the American Civil War and presents the history as a series of historical events in chronological order linked with extracts from correspondence and news stories of and on those involved on both sides.It does not get into great detail nor overly analyze these events but simply presents them in as much context as is appropriate.
The narrator gives an excellent performance for the type of book and presents the material clearly.
I have very little knowledge of the American Civil War and found this audiobook very useful in putting in context the little I did know, while not attempting to overload me with unnecessary detail.
A good listen.
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Domino's Pizza Expanding in Asia
Facing sluggish growth prospects in a weak U.S. economy, Domino's Pizza Inc. is increasingly looking at Asia to expand with a plan to open about 200 stores annually as the appeal of Western fast-food rises across the region.
Outside the U.S., pizza is an almost $90 billion business growing as much as 5% every year and Asia – with a middle class that is growing by the millions and eating out more thanks to higher disposable income on the back of fast-growing economies – presents an attractive option for Domino's, Richard Allison, the company's vice president for international operations, said in an interview in Kuala Lumpur this week.
"More and more people in Asia are viewing pizza as a very attractive dining option, not just for special occasions, but for regular consumption," Mr. Allison said.
In the July-September period, Domino's sales at restaurants that were open at least one year rose 5% overseas, with India – where it has more than 400 locations – being the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company's fastest-growing market. This compares to 3.3% growth within the United States.
Asia's resilience to the global downturn has partly helped increase Domino's business in the region, Mr. Allison said. "One of the things that make our business recession-resistant is our (product's) value," he said. "In Malaysia and other markets in the region, you could feed a family for 10 ringgit ($3.28) per person." A Domino's large pizza starts at MYR32.80 ($10) in Malaysia.
Still, pizza remains largely an urban phenomenon, appealing mostly to youth and is far from becoming a daily food item across a region that counts rice as staple.
Domino's started as a single pizza restaurant in 1960 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, founded by brothers Tom Monaghan and his brother, James. It has expanded to more over 70 countries and overseas operations account for more than half of its revenue. Mr. Monaghan announced his retirement and sold his controlling stake in 1998 to Bain Capital for $1 billion.
The company has 4,896 stores in the U.S. while its network spans 5,144 outlets in international markets. In September, the company opened its 10,000th store in Istanbul, Turkey.
All Domino's stores outside the United States are franchise-owned, which pay a certain percentage of their sales as royalty back to the company. Franchise operators are allowed to tailor certain items on the menu to suit local palates, a factor that Mr. Allison said helps the company stay relevant in Asia given the region's diverse culture. Domino's menu in India has more vegetarian offerings as against seafood-heavy toppings in Japan, and it doesn't include pork in Muslim-majority Malaysia.
Domino's is also exploring frontier economies such as Myanmar, a market with 60 million people, which recently opened doors to the world after decades of Western sanctions fenced it out of foreign cash.
"Myanmar is an interesting market that we have been exploring, although we don't have any immediate plan at the moment," Mr Allison said.
In Asia, Domino's is present in China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam and is in the process of opening a store in Thailand before the end of the year.

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Yarn Profile: Weaver's Wool
First Impressions
With 350 yards in one skein, it's also a perfect "one-skein wonder" yarn. One skein gives you enough yarn for a fast-knitting, beautiful, yet durable sock.
Weaver's Wool is a sport-weight, three-ply yarn from Mountain Colors. It has the subtle shine you'd expect from the addition of mohair or silk -- yet it's 100% wool.
The colors are clearly inspired by Montana's vast and beautiful Bitterroot Valley, which is where Mountain Colors is located. The exquisite hand-painted blends (28 total) have such names as Mountain Twilight, Golden Willow, and Flathead Cherry.
Knitting Up
Stitches appear beautifully consistent and tight, with no snagging. Despite the snug 6 1/2 stitches-per-inch gauge, I made progress quickly.
Blocking / Washing
Despite their age, the socks' color remains true, and the signs of wear are absolutely minimal. My friend had the forethought to reinforce the toes and heels, which certainly helps.
If you're looking for free patterns, go straight to the Socknitters Web site. If you haven't knit socks before, don't fret -- Socknitters also has invaluable tips and tutorials.
Reader Comments
"I bought a skein of this yarn to try. The first thing I noticed is that the gauge is not 3.5 stitches per inch. The gauge is 20 stitches/3.5 inches. The colors are beautiful and I am enjoying the knitting process." kjohnst, 8/15/2001
"The socknitters site also includes instructions for joining the email list. Folks are really helpful, and there is a new 'mentoring' initiative for people just starting out with socks. Hope that helps." noble, 7/20/2001
Yarn name
Weaver's Wool
Mountain Colors
Fiber content
100% wool
6 sts/inch on US 4 or 5 needles
Average retail price
$16 / skein
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4 oz. / 350 yards
Country of Origin
Manufacturer's suggested wash method
Hand wash or dry clean, dry flat, do not bleach.
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March 23, 2005
USDA Conservation Program Includes Efficiency, Renewable Incentives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on March 17th that its Conservation Security Program (CSP) will start accepting sign-ups from farmer and ranchers on March 28th. Although the program is primarily meant to support ongoing stewardship of private agricultural lands, this year's program sign-up includes a renewable energy and energy efficiency component. Eligible producers will receive compensation for conducting energy audits, for cutting their energy use, for converting to renewable energy fuels (such as biodiesel or ethanol), and for implementing renewable energy production, including methane production as well as wind, solar, hydroelectric and geothermal energy. See the USDA press release and the CSP job sheets for energy enhancement activities.
According to the USDA, roughly 235,000 farmer and ranchers in 220 watersheds will be eligible for this year's CSP. The 220 watersheds represent more than 185 million acres in every state and the Caribbean, including 2 million acres of tribal lands. Congress funded the CSP at $202 million in fiscal year 2005, which will allow the USDA to write an estimated 12,000 to 14,000 contracts. The payments are divided into three tiers, based on the level of conservation achieved, with the highest tier earning up to $45,000 annually for 5 to 10 years. See the CSP Program Web site, which includes the latest amendment to the rules and a list of eligible watersheds.


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Decorate a box and have kids fill it with favorite things. Long after they've outgrown the box, you'll have a keepsake reminder for them.
Look for clues with Blue, weekdays on Nick Jr.
Help your child select the paper she would like to use to cover the box. Cut out pieces large enough to cover the box and the lid. Wrap the lid and the outside of the box in paper, but don't secure it in place. (Just check that you have enough paper and that your child likes how it looks.) Remove the paper and use the glue stick to cover the surface of the box and lid with glue. Rewrap the box and the lid in the paper and secure any loose edges with sticky tape.
With a pencil, help your child trace the bottom of the box and the lid on construction paper or felt. Cut out the paper or felt and use these pieces to line the bottom of the box and the inside of the lid. Secure them with the glue stick. Line the inside of the box the same way.
Help your child make a nameplate for her box by writing her name on a piece of colored paper with crayons or colored markers, cutting it out, and gluing it to the top of the box. Squeeze glue around the cut edge of the nameplate and have your child sprinkle glitter on top. After the glue dries, shake off the excess glitter onto a piece of newspaper and return it to the glitter container.
To make sure the box will close when you're done, put the lid on before your child starts decorating it. Kids can add stickers and glue on pom-poms, felt shapes, pipe cleaners, glitter, and Blue's Clues coloring pages like Color Blue,  Blue's Paw Prints,  Blue's Rhyming Storybook, and Blue's "Favorite Things" Journal. Talk with your child about what favorite things she'd like to keep in the box and encourage her to draw pictures of her favorite things to cut out and glue to the box.
After the box has dried completely, have your child place her favorite things inside. For example, pictures of friends and special relatives, favorite small stuffed animals, toys and games, art supplies--even a piece of her old security blanket.
Your little one will be ready to go, after potty training play with Blue and Joe
Hot dog! It's Blue at the door for Halloween
Add a touch of Blue to your home decor
Let the sun shine on Blue and you!
Pop up with sweet Mother's Day wishes from Blue and Joe!
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Blue will be your child's constant companion all through the night
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This keepsake homemade gift for Mom will last long after the special day is over!
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Turn your paper plate into the perfect table topper!
Create your very own trick-or-treat bag with Dora!
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Kids can help get ready for the feast by adding color to this printable centerpiece!
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Make a door sign that will bloom in any room!
Shower your little flower with quality crafting time!
Create this simple paper basket and make it a Hoppy Easter!
Print, fold, & fill with sweet surprises!
The perfect gift for kids to give away on Valentine's Day!
Make lollipops even sweeter with these a-DORA-ble covers
Give your sweet a bag full of Umiriffic treats!
Make a do-together craft kids can proudly display on their door
A picture-perfect present for you and your little bunny!
Make an indoor winter wonderland that somebunny will love!
Turn paper bags into your favorite math-loving team!
Kids can hop on over to the Christmas tree to hang this charming decoration!
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- Endless swimming opportunities on this family holiday in Italy
- Make a pizza and enjoy some dough tossing!
- Walk up Mount Etna for a live lesson in geology
- Great ferry/hyrdrofoil rides across the blue Med to the islands
This family adventure holiday has a focus on enjoying easy walks with the family in the lovely Mediterranean climate whilst also benefitting from swimming in the warm seas of the Aeolian Islands and Sicily. The biggest island of Lipari is our base for this family holiday. We have a week of island hopping and fun, using hydrofoils and ferries to visit several of the neighbouring islands. We enjoy a couple of easy coastal walks on Lipari and make the hike up to the crater rim on Vulcano, an island famous throughout Sicily for its black sand beaches. Here, we can also visit the sea-level hot springs and mud pools and have plenty of time for a swim before returning to Lipari. We then take the hydrofoil to Stromboli, one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, with its white houses splashed with scarlet bougainvillea. On Stromboli, we take an easy walk to the 'stream of fire' to witness the smoke and lava flows of this ever-active volcano which has 'erupted' every 15 minutes since records began. Our volcanic explorer ends in mainland Sicily, with a stay at the foot of smouldering Mount Etna and as a fitting finale to our Sicilian family holiday, we climb to a magnificent viewpoint on the slopes of this active volcano for a wonderful panorama of the eastern coast of Sicily. With lots to see and do and some free time for the kids to enjoy the beach this holiday is in a word...... fantastico!
Is this holiday for you?
Suitable for children from 8yrs old
This is relaxing centre-based family adventure holiday, exploring the volcanoes and coastlines of the islands of Sicily. During the week's holiday we will make day excursions from our base on Lipari's Canneto beach. There are 4 days of walks which will be around of 3 - 4 hours. All the walks are on well maintained path and conducted at a leisurely pace suitable for children. On 3 of these days the group will travel by hydrofoil to various islands including Stromboli. There is ample time during the holiday to enjoy the beach, the sea and also a free day for families to make their own explorations or excursions.
Brief ItineraryView in full
- Arrive at Catania Airport.Transfer to Milazzo and take the hydrofoil across to Lipari.
- Easy 3hr walk. Free afternoon. In the evening toss some pizzas!
- Hyrdofoil to Vulcano Island. Walk to the crater (3hrs). Swim in the sea.
- A free day on Lipari to relax on the beach or enjoy walks.
- Hyrdofoil to Stomboli and walk to 'Sciara del Fuoco'.
- Hydrofoil to Milazzo and transfer to Catania.
- Walk on Mount Etna's slopes and return to Catania for a last evening dinner.
- Transfer to Catania Airport.
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Flights SHOULD NOT be booked until you have received your booking confirmation and the departure is showing 'Guaranteed to Run' or 'Limited'.
If flying from the UK Thomson Airways offer flights from Gatwick & Manchester to Catania.
If you would prefer to book a 'flight inclusive package' using scheduled airlines from the UK please contact our flights department for a quote. Whilst flight prices are likely to be more expensive you will benefit from full financial protection.
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Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
The Route
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Holiday Itinerary
Arrive at Catania Airport.Transfer to Milazzo and take the hydrofoil across to Lipari.
The group will rendezvous at the airport in Catania. KE Land Only package services begin with a single, timed group transfer from Catania Airport to Milazzo on Sicily's northern coast. This transfer is will take approximately 2 hours and we then board a hydrofoil for a further hour's cruise to the island of Lipari. Arriving on the island the final part of the transfer is a scenic 2-mile journey along the coast to the village of Canneto. Here we check into our apartments and there will be time to enjoy the nearby beach before coming to dinner. Swimming: In the sea
Accommodation Apartment
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Easy 3hr walk. Free afternoon. In the evening toss some pizzas!
Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian chain of volcanic islands. This morning we have an easy 3 hour walk on the northern side of the island to the pumic quarries. Since ancient times the island has been known for its rich deposits (largest in the world!) of pumic and obsidian. Obsidian was a highly valued raw material used to manufacture tools such as knives and arrowheads in the Stone and Bronze Ages. After lunch we have some free time to explore Lipari town or for swimming and relaxing at Canneto beach. Later on we visit a local restaurant where the chef will show us the art of pizza making and tossing the dough great fun for children and adults alike! Swimming: In the sea
Accommodation Apartment
Meals bld
Time 3 hours walking
Hyrdofoil to Vulcano Island. Walk to the crater (3hrs). Swim in the sea.
After breakfast we take the hydrofoil (10 minutes) to the island of Vulcano, famous for its black beaches and thermal springs. We walk up to the crater which is a return hike of approximately 3 hours, and with 400 metres of ascent. The views over the island and back to Lipari are spectacular. Returning to the coast we have time for some swimming and a visit to the hot springs. In the late afternoon we take the hydrofoil back to Lipari.
Swimming: In the sea
Accommodation Apartment
Ascent 400m
Meals bld
Descent 400m
Time 3 hours walking
A free day on Lipari to relax on the beach or enjoy walks.
Today is free to relax and enjoy the beaches and town of Lipari. There is the option of taking the hydrofoil to the island of Salina. Swimming: In the sea
Accommodation Apartment
Meals b
Hyrdofoil to Stomboli and walk to 'Sciara del Fuoco'.
This morning we take the hydrofoil to the island of Stromboli, one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean with its cone-shaped volcano and the black beaches contrasting with white houses splashed with scarlet bougainvillea. Stomboli volcano has been erupting every 15 minutes or so for at least the last 2000 years. In the afternoon we have an easy walk to "Sciara del Fuoco" ("Stream of fire") a big horseshoe-shaped depression that runs from the summit right down to the sea. There is almost always smoke and small eruptions with incandescent material being ejected, and sometimes significant lava flow. Returning from the walk, we take the hydrofoil back to Lipari. Swimming: In the sea
Accommodation Apartment
Ascent 400m
Meals bld
Descent 400m
Time 2 - 3 hours walking
Hydrofoil to Milazzo and transfer to Catania.
We take the hydrofoil back to the port of Milazzo on Sicily. On the way to Catania, our private transport will stop for lunch and a short visit of the beautiful town of Taormina. We then continue to Catania, located at the foot of Mt Etna and our hotel. Catania is a charming town with a number of striking baroque churches and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is also a wide choice of restaurants, pizzerias and trattorias, one of which we can choose for this evening's dining experience.
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Walk on Mount Etna's slopes and return to Catania for a last evening dinner.
From Catania we take a public bus which climbs a switch-back road up Mount Etna to a height of 1900 metres. From the bus stop we have an easy walk on the upper slopes of Europe highest active volcano. Cinder cones and extinct craters are a feature of the desolate landscape. From high on the mountain, there is a wonderful panorama of the eastern coast of Sicily. The walk will take approximately 3 hours during which we will climb & descend around 250 metres. Depending on weather conditions and the volcano's activity it might be possible to walk to the summit area of Etna (3350m), additional cost payable locally (approx. €80). This would be guided by a specialist volcano guide. The trip is around 5hrs and includes the cable car and a 4WD vehicle till 2900m and then a walk to the crater. After the walk we take the bus back to Catania, where we enjoy our last dinner of the holiday. Our final night at the hotel in Catania.
Accommodation Hotel
Ascent 250m
Meals bld
Descent 250m
Time 3 hours walking
Transfer to Catania Airport.
After breakfast there is a transfer by public bus (30 minutes) to Catania Airport, where KE Land Only package services end.
Meals b
Holiday Information
Holiday Information
What's included
- An experienced English-speaking local guide
- Single timed Catania Airport transfers
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- All ferry/hydrofoil journey's between the islands as per the itinerary
- Pizza making and dough tossing demo
- Accommodation as described
- Meals as per the Meal Plan
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips for local staff
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
Breakfasts are taken at our overnight accommodation and consist of tea and coffee, cereals, bread, jam etc. For lunch, the group will carry a few items to make up a picnic. Local produce such as cheeses, olives, fruits and vegetables, dried meats and biscuits are used. Dinner is taken at small local restaurants, which gives us a chance to sample traditional Sicilian fare.
Meal plan
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
Your KE local guide or representative will assist with this airport transfer. Note that you do not have to fly with Thomson Airways to make use of this transfer but you should try to arrange flights which work with these times.
If your chosen airline's schedule does not allow you to meet this transfer on your arrival day, it is possible to fly a day early and stay overnight in Catania (at extra cost), joining the group on the following day (day 1).
The return transfer at the end of the trip is timed for the check-in of the Thomson Airways flights to London Gatwick and to Manchester and will normally arrive at Catania Airport at approximately 10.00am. If your flight schedule does not allow you to take advantage of this transfer it is a relatively short and inexpensive taxi ride from the group hotel to the airport.
All clients must inform KE of their flight schedules. Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be included in your booking confirmation.
As a general rule children of 11yrs and under will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3 or a quad for a family of 4. Children over 12 yrs will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3, or have 2 rooms for a family of 4. We will do everything to ensure that you are happy with your rooming allocation
Additional hotel nights are available. Please contact us for additional night prices.
View the gallery below for images of the style of accommodation used
Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
Approximately €300 - 350 per family (based on 2 adults and 2 children) should be sufficient to cover your personal spending requirements including beer, wine, soft drinks, and mineral water. Cash can be withdrawn from ATMs in most towns and if you are bringing your spending money with you, we recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of Euros. If you are intending to buy expensive souvenirs, you should budget accordingly. Also, if you expect to buy considerable quantities of soft drinks, wine or beer, you should make an allowance for this.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is the accepted way of saying 'thank you' to your leader and local team. Tipping is entirely voluntary and should be dependent on good service. We recommend that you decide levels of tipping and give any tips as a group rather than from individual group members.
Baggage Allowance
There is no weight limit as such other than that imposed by the airline, but we do ask you to restrict your luggage to one main bag and one daypack per family member. Please bear in mind that you may have to carry your own bags for short distances when transferring on Hydrofoils and for this holiday wheeled luggage is recommended.
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
This holiday does not involve any significant ascent to altitude and we would not expect any altitude issues with this trip.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Comfortable hiking boots or walking shoes
Sandals or trainers
Trekking trousers
Baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt with collar (for sun protection)
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Warm hat
Lightweight gloves
Daypack 30 to 40 litres (depending on how much of the kids' stuff you want to carry)
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles (approx 1 litre per person)
Swimwear and towel
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium) painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent, and re-hydration salts.
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Travel clothes
Small padlock (to lock your luggage)
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa Europe
UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa.
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations. UK residents should obtain a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to state provided medical treatment, but is not a substitute for medical travel insurance which is still vital when travelling overseas.
The unit of currency in Europe is the Euro.
Electricity Supply & Plug
We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:
Know before you go
As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
In May, June and October we can expect daytime temperatures of around 25°C, dropping at night to 15°C. We are unlikely to experience any rain, as Sicily enjoys a favourable Mediterranean climate. During July and August you can expect hotter temperatures up to 30°C.
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Why KE?A proper island hopping holiday! In contrast to other Sicily holidays we visit the Aeolian Islands making use of the ferries, making for a true mediterranean and mountain experience
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- Max altitude 2000m
- SWIMMING: Every day in the sea
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- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
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The Ripley High School Athletic Boosters are excited to announce that they will be bringing Bingo back to Monday Nights! Bingo will be held every Monday night beginning September 17 and everyone hopes it will be reminiscent of the 1990s. The 1990s era Bingo generated thousands of dollars towards the student athletes at Ripley High School. We are hopeful that the word gets out that we are back up and running! A Longaberger Basket Bingo will be kicking off the tradition. The Basket Bingo will take place September 8 at 6 p.m. in the RpHS Cafeteria. Early bird registration can be completed by calling 304-532-1778 and leaving your name. Early bird cost is $20 for 20 games. Cost at the door will be $25. Parent of athletes are encouraged to come out and support Basket Bingo at which time a sign-up and overview of the Bingo program will be given.
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IRS Manager's Interview Transcript Adds Little to Debate
Congressional investigators' interview of IRS front-line manager John Shafer proved to be more of a blip than a bombshell.
The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D., Md.) released excerpts of the interview more than a week ago, citing Mr. Shafer's statements as evidence that there was no White House conspiracy to use the IRS to punish Obama administration enemies (as some Republicans have charged).
Mr. Cummings released the full transcript on Tuesday, with all names redacted. But the interview in its entirety shed only a little new light on the controversy over IRS targeting of conservative groups that had sought tax-exempt status.
The main new takeaways, for those following the IRS investigation:
- Mr. Shafer simply doesn't recall some details of the early stages of the IRS scrutiny of tea party groups. By all accounts so far, the targeting of conservative groups started in his IRS unit in Cincinnati, which screened applications for tax-exempt status from around the country. In February 2010, one of Mr. Shafer's screeners flagged a single tea-party group's application for extra scrutiny, and Washington officials agreed that similar cases should be scrutinized to make sure they were not engaging in too much political campaign activity. But Mr. Shafer doesn't recall several important details of what happened after the first tea-party case was identified.
- Mr. Shafer's statements conflict in a few respects with those of other IRS employees interviewed in the congressional investigation. Mr. Shafer, for example, denies telling a screener to search for other "tea party" cases by name during early 2010. The screener has said otherwise.
- Mr. Shafer says that when higher-ups in Washington decided they were interested in reviewing the first tea-party case, he told workers that similar cases should be held, pending a decision about how to handle them. But he said he never said all tea-party cases should be held.
- The interview also provided evidence that IRS officials in Washington officials proposed taking a handful of the cases, and asked the Cincinnati office to hold the other similar cases. According to the transcript, an email to Mr. Shafer from March of 2010 says the Washington office "does not want all of the Tea Party cases. They only want two of them and want us to hold the remainder. We can discuss who should hold them if you would like."


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The body of a woman believed to be in her mid-20s was found on a sandbar in the North Canadian River Friday evening and police are now investigating the case as a suspicious death.
Shawnee Police Detective Charles Swantek said cause and manner of the woman's death will be determined by the state medical examiner's office.
Swantek said they received a report about a missing woman who didn't return home Friday. Swantek said that woman's father told officers she had gone to the river with some friends on Tuesday, with other reports indicating she was last seen along the river bank a little ways from a campsite.
Swantek said he, along with Detective Jason Crouch, Cpl. James Wood and Officer Robert Barton went to the North Canadian River late Friday afternoon where they walked the riverbank as part of the investigation.
That's when he said they found the partially submerged decomposing female body.
Police said they were appreciative to members of the Shawnee Fire Department and its boat, which was helpful in recovering the body from the river.
And while Swantek said several factors in this investigation point to this being the same woman from missing persons case, a positive identification of the body hasn't yet been made.
Detectives also were busy late Friday night interviewing those who last saw the missing woman.
The case remains under investigation.
Watch for updates.
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21.11.2006 | Tennis
Roger dominated the 'super match' in Seoul right from the start and defeated Rafael Nadal for the second time within less than a week with a masterful display in a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 exhibition match victory.
Especially the middle set had its moments of theatrics, including Roger taking a break to watch a big screen replay of a point won masterfully by Nadal by flying through the air to smash volleys at the net.
The two were all business in the third, holding serve for the first seven games. In the eighth, however, Roger broke his opponent thanks to a pair of unforced errors and a double fault before he ended the match emphatically with an ace.
Matthew Cronin (Fox News) made a comment that Federer is 'numbing interest in....what is supposed to be a democratic sport' because he has so dominated the sport -- this is such a load of nonsense! It never ceases to amaze that instead of encouraging exe
best player ever you see better against after wining him in wimbledon.. thats coolllllll
Hy my Rogi, good alone I want to congratulate once again, excellent season for you, not habia a better way of closing this year, you continue demonstrating that you are better inside and out of the field.. Now only I wish the better thing you in this navi
Dear ROGER!!!
You are BEST! You are HERO!You are STAR!
You are BEST! You are HERO!You are STAR!
a superb performance! congratulation... i hope next year you will get the slams! then surely you will be the best in history. good luck and enjoy the holiday season!
It must be an interesting match, Roger!
Have a good rest after a year's suffering and give off the pressure! I hope you enjoy your holiday!
Best Wishes
Have a good rest after a year's suffering and give off the pressure! I hope you enjoy your holiday!
Best Wishes
yeah! u got Nadal again rogie =)
i'm glad that u r finally over him..
keep it up rogie =)
i'm glad that u r finally over him..
keep it up rogie =)


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Richard Fox Young is Princeton Theological Seminary's Elmer K. and Ethel R. Timby Associate Professor of the History of Religions. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and is interested in the history of the encounter between Christianity and various religions of Asian origin, the place of Christianity in non-Western pluralisms, and contemporary understandings of interreligious dialogue. He teaches courses on the encounter of other religions with Christianity, comparative missiology, and Buddhism and Hinduism. He has served on the editorial advisory board for Studies in the History of Christian Mission since 1997. He is a member of Pennington Presbyterian Church in Pennington, New Jersey.
"East Asia" in The Cambridge History of Christianity, vol. 9, World Christianities, c. 1914–c. 2000. Hugh McLeod, ed. (Cambridge University Press, 2006): 450–67, 675–76"Christian Spirituality in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania" in The Blackwell Companion to Christian Spirituality. Arthur Holder, ed. (Blackwell Publishing, 2005): 156–74 Vain Debates: The Buddhist-Christian Controversies of Nineteenth-Century Ceylon. De Nobili Research Library Series, 23. with G.P.V. Somaratna (Indological Institute of the University of Vienna, 1996)
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Kanye West says his New Year's resolution is -- wait for it -- shutting up for "six months, at least."
Insert skeptical snort here.
During a concert in Toronto this week, the notoriously mercurial rapper went on an extended rant about how he's through making outlandish and controversial statements for a while.
"Everything I'm saying that's not allowed, soak it in right now," Kanye said, according to E! Online. "This might be the last time y'all hear me talk (expletive) for a long time. Might be another like six months. At least. You're just gonna have to run back the interviews and (expletive) if you wanna hear some realness!"
That probably won't be necessary. Just a hunch.
Not surprisingly, the rapper brought up the Grammys. He's apparently a tad peeved that he received received but two nominations for his critically acclaimed album "Yeezus."
"The Grammys, they nominated me with two Grammys," he told the audience. "Yeezus, the most highly reviewed album of the (expletive) year!"
"You don't run (expletive)," he added, referring to the Grammy ceremony. "You rent the Staples Center for one night and give some (expletive) awards away! (Expletive) you."
How are we ever going to entertain ourselves during Kanye's six months of silence?


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Women Diets: Healthy Lunchbox Makeovers
Think what's in your brown bag would pass muster with a professional nutritionist? You might be surprised to learn how poor your diet really is
Kimberly Snyder's assessment: "First of all, there are so many different foods in this lunch that it is mind-boggling (and definitely belly-boggling). Indiscriminately eating so many different kinds of food groups at once takes an enormous amount of work to digest.
My first piece of advice to Jess is simplify her meal into fewer food groups. A salad with different veggies in it is one thing, as the veggies digest easily and well, but here, there are a few different kinds of dairy (the cheese in the mac and cheese and yogurt), two different kinds of fruit, various forms of starches (in the cookies and popcorn), and a few veggies thrown in there (though none of them are dark, leafy veggies, which would be nice).
To be blunt, the "Eat Right Macaroni and Cheese Frozen Meal" should be called "Eat Wrong." Frozen mac and cheese contains three top inflammatory, allergenic foods: gluten, in the form of the flour for the macaroni, dairy, in the cheese, and most likely various forms of corn, in the form of corn starch, tapioca starch or one of the dozens of other aliases corn goes by.
On to the yogurt. To me, nonfat yogurt screams artificial and problematic sweeteners, and when I checked ingredient lists online I saw such products containing fructose and sucralose. Fructose has been shown to encourage weight gain in lab studies, and sucralose may be linked to numerous toxicity and health issues. I recommend never, ever putting either in your body. We need to avoid artificial sweeteners like the plague.
Then we get to the (seemingly healthy) fruit. The problem? Fruit shouldn't be mixed with the other foods, it should come at least 30 minutes before or 45 minutes after. Fruit digests very quickly in the stomach (around 25 minutes), and if we mix it with heavier foods which take a few hours to digest, it gets backed up in our system like a traffic jam and can ferment, leading to bloating and other issues, so it essentially rots before we can assimilate all of its nutrients."
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Helpful, and I love celery!
by EricaF123 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:44AM Report as inappropriate
I must say, I am glad not to be a guest at Kimberly's table. Most of these "victims" are making a concerted effort to be healthy while enjoying their lunches. Enjoying is the part that will be lacking in Kimberly's lunches. Nice to look good and live a long time, but not if it is without joy.
by Robin_C Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:14AM Report as inappropriate
I really enjoy this article, but I find it discouraging that even the tofu eater was picked apart. First of all what is LEFT for us too eat these days??? Unless I go to the store and spend literally my entire food budget on organic fruits and veggies, then I'm out of options. Especially with a nut allergy things are increasingly harder to eat, and I mean coconut as well. Also some people are stuck working an all day job with no refrigerator so what are we suppose to do? It's getting so hard just to find something that wasn't made in a lab and it makes me sick but our FDA is setting us up to fail. They are allowing all these nasty fake things to be fed to us I feel like a Turkey being fattened up, which makes a lot of sense if you eat margarine btw because that stuff was invented to make our food fat... and now it's made us fat.
by Bon_Bon Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 09:40PM Report as inappropriate
this is very helpful, but also a little impractical. It's difficult and a little expensive to get and pack some of these foods for lunch at work.
by tulipsarebetter Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 08:05PM Report as inappropriate
Eat more raw! I feel great am 85 to 95 percent raw. A slow process but well worth it.
by Ydabney Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate
This article is very informative but this kind of dieting only works on some people. You need protein in your diet to help maintain muscle strength.
by kimihavens Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 01:10PM Report as inappropriate
I would revamp each and every one of these meals to the hilt. The suggested substitutions might be better, but these meals need to be completely redone. Nice try for the short run. Not good for the long term.
by robyne00 Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 02:48PM Report as inappropriate
this article is confusing.
by lilas Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate
How do you eat fresh brown rice out of a lunch box??? The suggestions are healthy but not practical for someone truly eating from a lunch box. I do pack an iced cooler daily, but I can't grill or steam anything from my car. Also some of these are much more time consuming. Can you offer practical solutions?
by Rck Monday, September 3, 2012 at 08:36PM Report as inappropriate
I agree with her on the diet sodas but most of these lunches seem a LOT healthier than many people eat and I do not know anyone who would want to stay on her diet for any length of time. I know I wouldn't..
by tigerlily5 Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 06:10PM Report as inappropriate
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BOJ Independence: War of Words Sparks Words on War
The current war of words over Bank of Japan independence has prompted one veteran politician to recall the bank's role during World War II.
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Former finance minister Hirohisa Fujii made the connection between the current heated debate over government control of monetary policy and the events of the war in a speech Monday.
The chairman of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan's Tax Commission and three-time finance minister said the ongoing debate reminds him of the imperial government's use of the Bank of Japan to bankroll its World War II campaign.
"The central bank underwrote the government's war machine, allowing the government to fight foolish wars," said the 80-year-old lawmaker, one of the few surviving politicians in Japan who has a direct recollection of growing up during the war.
Under the old law enacted in 1942, the central bank's mission was to help achieve goals set by the national government. The finance minister had the bank under his direct control and could fire any governor who strayed from his instructions.
The new BOJ law came into effect in 1998, granting the central bank independence from the government, in line with most other industrialized nations.
But the opposition Liberal Democratic Party is frustrated about the bank's seemingly incrementalist approach to monetary easing in recent years. The party believes that by dragging its feet, the BOJ has allowed deflation and the yen's appreciation against major currencies to continue unabated.
LDP leader Shinzo Abe, a well-known national security hawk favored in opinion polls to become the next prime minister, is expected to include in his party manifesto a call to revise the BOJ law to enable "bold monetary easing."
Mr. Fujii argues that revising the law would be tantamount to turning the clock back to the bank's war-time regime.
"Revising the BOJ law would mean a revival of the 1942 legislation," Mr. Fujii said.
Mr. Fujii, of course, is hardly an unbiased observer. He's a elder statesman of the DPJ, which trails badly behind Mr. Abe's LDP in public opinion polls for the upcoming Dec. 16 election. Mr. Abe has turned the BOJ into the single biggest issue of the campaign, hoping to use that to catapult his part into power. Mr. Fujii's speech was part of a concerted effort by the DPJ to paint Mr. Abe as an extremist on the issue.
Mr. Fujii is not alone among ruling party members in using militaristic terms in reacting to Mr. Abe's recommendations.
Ikko Nakatsuka, minister of state for financial services, said Tuesday that Japan was "not some military dictatorship in a developing nation," referring to Mr. Abe's call on the BOJ to buy government construction bonds and insist on powerful monetary easing, the Nikkei reported.
Addressing the issue in rather more conventional terms, Mr. Fujii also warned of the asset-inflation risks of strong monetary easing measures.
"Excessive easing creates asset-price bubbles, and I have to warn you that bubbles always end in pain."
Mr. Fujii said he disagreed with most of Mr. Abe's policies, including his cautious view on participation in negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a U.S.-led free trade pact.
"Competitive devaluation and blockading of the economy were among the main culprits for the Great Depression," he said. "A country that narrowly pursues only its self-interests is bound to decline."


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Dear Neil: My common-law spouse of 10 years packed up and left last month. Then, last night, he came by to pick up his stuff. He was very emotional, said he missed our life together, that he thinks of me every day, misses me and loves me. When I said that we need to work on ourselves and see where our hearts end up, he said: "I don't love you in that way anymore." He said he wants me to find someone that I deserve so that I can have closure. There is a lot of love still between us. Do we have the foundation to make things work again?
- Uncertain in Ontario, Canada
Dear Unsure: It sure doesn't sound like it. A man who says he doesn't "love you in that way anymore" is saying that he has decided that your relationship isn't the right one for him. For whatever reason, he is saying that he would rather live without you than with you. It would appear that he has given the relationship quite a bit of soul-searching to arrive at the place he has. It is therefore unlikely that he will be talked back into a relationship with you.
But I do have a suggestion for you: Read the next letter first.
Dear Neil: I've been dating a guy for the past 6 months. He tells me he loves me but he hardly talks to me or texts me, and we don't see each other often (once a week, if that). He seldom makes plans with me - it's me who is more frequently trying to get his attention. It feels that we don't have much of a chance for a more serious relationship. He has also said that he doesn't know if he will be heads-over-heels for someone again (his ex-wife cheated on him) and that he doesn't know if he will put 100 percent into a relationship again.
I've tried to leave him but wound up missing him so much that I came back. Do you think he might come around if I wait?
- Hurt in Denver
Dear Hurt and Unsure: One of the most painful experiences life gives us is when we fall in love with someone who does not fall back - or who falls out of love and no longer wants a relationship with us. It hurts deeply and it's all the more painful because we are so powerless to do anything about it. The other person has to feel engaged, interested, desirous and committed, and all of those emotions and behaviors are entirely outside of our control.
But that doesn't mean you can't attempt to help your man re-engage. The woman whose common-law spouse left her might pose these questions to him: "What would you need in order to consider coming back? What could I offer you that would change your mind and give our relationship one more chance?" The woman whose boyfriend seems detached and disengaged might ask, "What would you want in order to give our relationship a much greater priority - meaning that we see each other more often, we communicate much more frequently and you are willing to offer me much more time and effort than you do now?"
Listen carefully to the response. If he has an answer that seems genuine and sincere and is doable, would it be something you might consider offering him? If his answer is "There's nothing you can do" or "I'm already giving all I can," he is saying no to a closer relationship with you. If he says "I'm not sure what it is I need," ask him to reflect on it and to call you with an answer. If he doesn't call back, his answer is no.
It may be that your man wants a deeper relationship than the one he's in, and that talking about what kind of a relationship the two of you are trying to create may sound appealing to him. Then it would be a discussion about how to get from here to there.
But a word of caution: You don't want to talk him into anything - he has to want the relationship on his own. And you don't want a man who doesn't want you, because that's going to hurt even more. You'll eventually be rejected anyway. A love relationship has got to be voluntary, and he has to feel there's something wonderful in it for him. A man who has walled himself off because he once got hurt in a relationship, who refuses to give a new woman the best he's got and who rebuffs more communication and engagement makes for very a disappointing and depressing partner.
Don't make the mistake of settling for someone who is lukewarm toward you and is unwilling to give a relationship with you much effort. You want a whole-hearted, not a half-hearted relationship. Don't you?
Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. His column is in its 21st year of publication and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at 303-758-8777 or email him through his website at heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.
Neil Rosenthal will conduct a one-day workshop open to the general public titled "To Love and To Be Loved" on March 2 in Westminster. For more information and registration, email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is currently seeking college students for unpaid summer internships.
Interns may be eligible through their college or university to receive academic credit for their internship. Unpaid, hands-on learning opportunities are available in the areas of recreation management, public relations, visitor assistance, natural resources, biology, forestry and education on this 54,000 acre project. Internships may be scheduled for any time period during the months of April through December.
Any college student interested should call (573) 735-4097, e-mail an inquiry to firstname.lastname@example.com or stop by the Mark Twain Lake Project Office on Route J, just north of Clarence Cannon Dam, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to request an interview for this opportunity.
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Just outside of the Chiswick neighborhood on a bike path, I spotted this old Pashley.
Just outside of the Chiswick neighborhood on a bike path, I spotted this old Pashley.
London's OYBike, a street-based rental station network that allows you to hire and return a bicycle via your mobile phone.
Rode with the commuters and messengers this morning. Talked with several commuters about their ride and all of them were quite proud of the London Cycling Campaign and noted how much it had changed in the past 3 years.
I don't doubt there's still much work to do … other cyclists offered help. With the roundabouts, one-way streets, and traffic, I was lost and that was obvious. I rode along the Mall, Hyde Park, and more.
Riding to the Yahoo! Developer Summit, I met Chris from Ask.com, asked where to go, and he showed me the way. Chris told me about his urban assault commute in London and we rode in traffic, sidewalks, crossing roundabouts, and most of it was a blur, but I arrived intact and safely. It was raining, 40 degrees, and I felt right at home.
The wrong side of the road thing confuses me most at intersections and roundabouts, so I just wait for other cyclists and see where they go.
If there was ever a reason to buy everyone you know (loved ones, the mail man) a bike, this would be it. Germans may love David Hasselhoff, but I think even they would want to jump OUT of their cars when they see this video.


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5 reasons Padres will beat the Dodgers
Optimist's Day?
Six games and one measly win into the new season, call it a new beginning. With Magic Johnson smiling his way into town, now's the time to point out his old team pressed reset, multiple times, on its ongoing campaign ... and look where it got those scrappy Lakers, ever so close to capturing an elusive playoff spot in the West. What's to stop the Padres from doing the same? Here, then, are five reasons for cheer on a day that comes just once a year:
Dodgers' ace not so fast
Clayton Kershaw he isn't. Maybe not even Chad Billingsley. Lifetime against the Padres, Dodgers starter Josh Beckett may be 5-2 with a 2.09 ERA, but those shiny numbers come with a caveat: The former ace's average fastball velocity had dropped from 94 in 2009 to 91.2 last season. Last week he opened what's sure to be another frustrating year by balancing the radar gun at a blistering 90.1.
Richard tough at home
Beckett's Padres counterpart, Clayton Richard, had a tough go of it in his season debut, yielding seven runs in New York. Back at Petco, new fences and all, he's much tougher, 19-16 in his career with a 2.82 ERA.
Dodgers' homers down
Through one week, the Padres are last in the majors with one home run. Surprise: The Dodgers aren't much better. Employing Justin Sellers and Luis Cruz in a very expensive lineup, they're tied for 25th with three home runs.
Home is where the fans are
Petco Park is sold out, all those fans clad in blue undoubtedly fostering home-field advantage for those players wearing blue - never mind which fans or which players. Beats playing in echoing Citi Field.
Spring's hope is eternal
If nothing else, in Petco openers past, stranger things have come to pass.
Five reasons Padres will lose home opener
Will home opener signal fresh start for Padres?


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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:35 am
Post subject: First aid courses
Hi ladies, have any of you been on the first aid courses offered by the sure start centres? Or any others for that matter? I just wondered can you take your baby with you? I know that sounds really strange but I really want to go on one but Sophie is so clingy I can't leave her and the course is for 2 hrs.
I really want to do it asap because we're doing blw and I'm just so paranoid about choking, and even more so after reading about Millie's Trust I keep having nightmares about something happening to her
Tia xx
After a horrible few years, life is good.
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:38 pm
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Hi there from personal experience sure start centres offer crèche facilities while you do the course. It will be great for you and lo and you can always go and see little one every half hour to reassure your still around. But it's best to find out first.
The sooner you do it lo will get better with being away from you.
Good luck
Sue x
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:34 pm
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Thanks, I'll find out if they have a creche, the only thing is she won't even stay with my mum let alone a complete stranger, so thought if she was with me it'd be easier. She's just very clingy, although she'll grow out of it soon enough it's just trying to do things in the mean time that's a pain. x
After a horrible few years, life is good.


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A memorial service to celebrate the life of Judith "Judy" Louise (Jackson) Baucom is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, December 1st, at the First Baptist Church in Ringling, Okla., to be officiated by Dr. Ray Davis of Whitehouse, Texas, and the Rev. Glenn Hejny of Ennis, Texas. Arrangements are under the care of Alexander Funeral Home and Crematory of Ringling.
Born July 20, 1942, in Ardmore, Okla., to L.B. and Alzada (Gilcrease) Jackson, she departed this life on November 10, 2012, in Tyler, Texas.
Judy was raised in Sante Fe, N.M., and Ringling, Okla., where she graduated high school in 1960. She was an accomplished artist, devoted wife, mother and grandmother (Nana). She loved to travel and spend her time with family and friends.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Larry B. and Daniel Green Jackson; and sister, Dixie Anita (Jackson) Sullivan.
Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Charles Baucom of Brownsboro, Texas, and Bella Vista, Ark.; daughters, Dana (Baucom) Langer and husband, Phillip of Ennis Texas, Dawn Baucom of Lewisville, Texas, and Shelley (Baucom) Bender and husband, Tim of Whitehouse, Texas; grandchildren, Chelsea Baucom, T.J. and Reagan Langer and Daniel and Austin Bender; special niece, Jamie Clayton of Lewisville, Texas; as well as, numerous other nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701-6623 or the ALS Texas Chapter at alsa.org.
Special thanks goes to the staff of Healthsouth Rehab and the Hospice of East Texas.
"Never Give Up Hope - Rely On God's Strength."
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- Jul 5:
- BART service resumes; August strike threat remains
- Jul 4:
- BART strike ends; trains to begin running Friday afternoon
- Jul 3:
- BART strike talks stretch toward holiday
- BART strike hits Day 3 as overnight negotiations yield no deal; talks to resume this afternoon
- Negotiations ongoing, but BART strike likely to continue Wednesday
- Jul 2:
- BART strike talks resume as attention turns to Fourth of July travel
- Data Center: Current and projected average BART wages
- Director says his team must hold the line in BART negotiations
- BART strike: San Francisco garages raising rates over parking crunch
- With no BART, 4th of July plans shift
- BART strike: What can be done to get trains running?
- Contra Costa Times editorial: Overlap of AC Transit, BART contract expirations leaves East Bay vulnerable
- With BART on strike, A's encourage fans to carpool to games against Cubs
- BART strike: Labor talks set to resume after 36-hour break since shutdown
- Jul 1:
- BART strike leaves commuters weary, wiser for Day 2
- BART strike costing Bay Area economy more than $73 million a day
- Herhold: Time and geography will shape the BART strike
- BART strike a moneymaker for ride-sharing services and taxi apps
- Contra Costa Times editorial: Striking BART workers out of touch with financial reality.
- The Great BART Strike Race of 2013: A recap
- BART strike: Commute chaos rages on as strike begins with no end in sight
- Bart Strike Raw Video: What commuters have to say about transit strike
- Jerry Brown's office asks that BART talks continue
- Jun 30:
- Bay Area commuters scramble for alternatives on Day 1 of BART strike
- BART strike: With a day left, labor talks fail again Saturday but pay proposal doubled
- Roadshow: Getting ready for BART-ageddon
- Jun 29:
- BART's top-level employees' vacation bank tops 69 years of unused time off
- BART strike: Guide to getting around the Bay Area during shutdown
- Jun 28:
- BART riders worry strike could make travel miserable
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Commuter rail service will resume after a San Francisco transit agency suspended talks with its two largest unions.
A statement released late Thursday by Bay Area Rapid Transit said trains will begin running by 3 p.m. Friday. The labor agreement between the agency and its unions will be extended for 30 days.
BART is the nation's fifth-largest rail system and serves more than 400,000 commuters each weekday. BART carries passengers from the farthest reaches of San Francisco's densely populated eastern suburbs to San Francisco International Airport across the bay.
The strike began early Monday after negotiations broke off. Talks resumed Tuesday as political pressure and public pleas mounted to reach a settlement.
The unions represent nearly 2,400 employees. Key issues in the labor dispute involved salaries, pensions, health care and safety.


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pkg_add -v -r xproto
pkg_add -v -r xextproto
pkg_add -v -r javavmwrapper
pkg_add -v -r ffmpeg
pkg_add -v -r mplayer
Everything works fine up until I add the mplayer package. While that's installing, I end up getting file system full errors. If I run:
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/dev/ufs/FreeNASs1a 926M 926M 17M 109% /
I am able to get PSM up and running if I skip the mplayer and MediaInfo installs, but I need MEncoder to transcode some movies that will be streamed. Though, I noticed PSM disappears from /var when I do a reboot.
I've looked around the last few days and can't seem to find anyone with the same problem. I've tried setting up PSM on two different USB drives, 2GB and 4GB, but FreeNAS always partitions the same amount anyway. Does anyone know what's going wrong or can someone point me in the right direction?


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nounarchaic or literary
1A poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with a particular oral tradition.
Example sentences
- On a dozen axes of values, then, there is a deep congruity, much of it reflecting the influence of the archaic epic bard on the nineteenth-century novelist.
- These two kinds of periodicity may coincide, as in carefully end-stopped lines, or in the formulae chosen over centuries by the bards of oral traditions.
- From 1808 to 1834 Moore continued to add to his Irish Melodies, which established him as the national bard of Ireland.
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- An Arthurian element surfaces in later genres of literature such as stories or apologues in bardic verse, ballads and oral tales, and even genealogies.
- The most famous early bardic poets, Taliesin and Aneirin, wrote epic poems about Welsh events and legends around the seventh century.
- The bardic elements ring clear in the early work of both poets and became an essential part of whatever either moved on into.
Words that rhyme with bardAssad, aubade, avant-garde, backyard, ballade, Bernard, bombard, canard, card, charade, chard, couvade, croustade, Cunard, facade, glissade, guard, hard, ill-starred, interlard, lard, Montagnard, nard, pard, petard, pomade, promenade, regard, rodomontade, roulade, saccade, Sade, salade, sard, shard, unmarred, unscarred, yard
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verb[with object]
Cover (meat or game) with slices of bacon.
Example sentences
- To bard meat, you cover the meat with a thin layer of fat or fatty bacon and secure with butchers string.
- Pork or other fat can be used to bard meat.
- To bard meat, simply lay strips of fat over the surface, or use kitchen string to tie on the fat.
Early 18th century: from French barde, a transferred sense of barde 'armor for the breast and flanks of a warhorse', based on Arabic barḏa'a 'saddlecloth, padded saddle'.
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Imagine a day when your automobile can communicate with vehicles in front of it and accelerate or decelerate as needed to keep pace. Imagine your car warning you of a potential crash, or telling you how long until a red signal light turns green. Imagine it parking itself after you get out.
All of those capabilities and more are coming, experts told an audience at the Orinda Library last week. The occasion was a town hall meeting hosted by state Sen. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord, that was considerably breezier than its title: "The Future of Transportation in California: Challenges and Opportunities."
The panelists who took turns enlightening the crowd included Thomas West, director of UC Berkeley's Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology; Randy Iwasaki, executive director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority; and Anthony Levandowski, Google's product manager for autonomous driving.
They discussed smartphone apps such as Waze and Inrix that provide real-time traffic reports and alternate routes; budding online systems that soon will forecast travel times between destinations after weighing weather forecasts, spectator events and other data; and next-generation vehicles such as the driverless Google car, which was on display (it looks like a sedan wearing a beanie).
"It has a laser on top that sees 360 degrees," Levandowski said, "a radar system and computer inside. When you're out on the highway, you touch a button and the car takes over responsibility."
It sounds like a wild, wonderful, Jetsons-like experience that will make driving safer, trips quicker and commuting less stressful.
Too bad one problem threatens it all: State transportation funding is drying up, and not even a self-driving car is advanced enough to fix potholes.
"We have about a $300 billion shortfall just for maintenance and operations of the transportation infrastructure in California for the next decade," DeSaulnier said.
The reasons are many. Blame former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2003 push to reduce vehicle license fees by two-thirds, costing the state about $5 billion a year. Blame the influx of fuel-efficient vehicles and declining tax revenue from gasoline sales. Blame the exhaustion of the $19 billion secured through the 2006 Proposition 1B transportation bond.
Solutions are harder to come by than blame.
"Funding depends on the support of taxpayers," DeSaulnier said. "It's a real challenge. We've done polling (on voter support), and the findings are daunting."
Those polls show that taxpayers have grown weary of bonds, DeSaulnier said, and many think they did their civic duty a year ago when they approved Proposition 30 sales and income tax increases to augment the general fund. Plus, constituents' zeal for transportation needs has been dampened by their revulsion at Bay Bridge cost overruns, the imposition of costly high-speed rail and a BART strike that punished riders while rewarding strikers.
DeSaulnier thinks a necessary step is reclaiming voters' confidence in Caltrans. That's why he introduced SB486, which calls for transparent performance benchmarks for every project. If the public thinks its money is well spent, perhaps it will part with it more easily.
If not, well, innovators might need to start working on flying cars, because there won't be any safe roadways on which to drive all those smart vehicles.
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