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TO THE EDITOR: SURELY the recent Tony Awards controversy will bring about a muchneeded reexamination of the Awards process. Perhaps it will at last be realized that the Tony, like its movie counterpart, the Oscar, can only have a negative effect on the theater.
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What To Expect From Canada's Real Estate Market This Spring
Written by Wayne Karl
Spring is usually busy season in the housing market, and it will likely be the case this year -- though for different reasons in various areas.
Daylight Savings Time begins on March 12, and the first day of spring is the following weekend.
Plus, Environment Canada said this week that Canada will likely have a milder than normal spring this year.
All of this sets the stage for an active spring real estate market.
The national average sale price increased 17 per cent, year-over-year, in January, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). That's a huge jump.
But, take British Columbia and Ontario out of the equation, and the national average sale price actually declined by 0.3 per cent.
Economies and housing sectors in Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon are among those markets most feeling the pinch of the extended slowdown in oil and gas. For existing homeowners, this isn't great news; average home prices in Calgary dropped 3.05 per cent year-over-year in January, and in Saskatoon they fell 2.11 per cent.
For prospective buyers, though, it means opportunity.
Naturally, buyers might not too enthused about getting in when prices are dropping, fearing their home's value will decline after they purchase. But look at the longer term. In Calgary, prices have increased 14.29 per cent over the last three years; in Saskatoon, 2.07 per cent.
"It's a great time to buy a home in Calgary," the CHBA -- Calgary Region says.
New home sales in the GTA are off to a slow start so far in 2016, according to the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).
Following one of the biggest years ever for new homes in 2015 in the GTA, in January of this year, sales of new homes were down, prices were mostly flat and new inventory was limited, BILD says.
In January, there were 1,614 new homes purchased in the GTA, down 10 per cent from the long-term average and 22 per cent below January 2015. Prices remain relatively unchanged.
"It is important to understand that one month does not a trend make," BILD president Bryan Tuckey says. "The next few months will tell a more accurate story about the market with the introduction of additional new projects across the GTA."
On the resale side, meanwhile, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) reports that things continue to hum -- if not motor -- along.
February saw a record number of home sales through TREB's MLS System -- rising 21.1 per cent to 7,621 transactions, compared to February 2015.
"Even after accounting for the leap year day, sales were above the previous record for February set back in 2010," says TREB President Mark McLean. "Sales were up strongly from the 15th day of the month onward as well, despite the new federal mortgage lending guidelines coming into effect that require at least a 10 per cent down payment on the portion of purchase prices between $500,000 and $1,000,000."
Sellers' market conditions continued throughout the GTA, as the average selling price was up by 14.9 per cent annually to $685,278.
Though unlikely, a slight pause in the GTA market wouldn't be such a bad thing, given such significant home price growth. It would allow the market to take a breather, and open a window of opportunity for prospective buyers.
Toronto is expected to be one of Canada's growth leaders again this year, according to the Conference Board of Canada.
Toronto's economy is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent, which will make it the third fastest growing metropolitan economy in Canada this year, the Board says in its Metropolitan Outlook: Winter 2016.
Neighbouring Hamilton is also going to have a strong 2016, and is expected to grow by 2.2 per cent this year, following a similar increase in 2015.
The housing industry in the GTA has already raised concerns about the affordability issue.
Now it's becoming such a serious matter that banks are citing concern as well.
In its latest Housing Trends and Affordability Report, the normally straight and narrow RBC Economics Research was a little cheeky on the topic. "Homeownership in Canada remains affordable -- for buyers outside Vancouver or Toronto," read the headline on its release.
On a national level, housing affordability in Canada deteriorated slightly in the final quarter of 2015, as RBC's Q4 Housing Affordability measures continued to highlight marked regional differences.
"The significant rise in homeownership costs in Vancouver and Toronto had a dominant influence on Canada-wide affordability measures in the fourth quarter of 2015," says Craig Wright, RBC Chief Economist. "While prices continue to escalate in Vancouver and Toronto markets, there are few signs that housing affordability is problematic elsewhere in Canada. Homes in other markets remain affordable with the situation either improving or remaining fairly stable."
Most of the affordability-related stress in Toronto is concentrated in the single-detached segment, RBC says.
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This Tudor home in Vancouver's ritzy Shaughnessy neighbourhood was listed for $5.99 million in May. After 12 days, it sold for just over $8 million. "When you've got too little supply (of detached houses) and too many buyers, that's always what happens," realtor Stuart Bonner told The Province.
This abandoned home (read: eyesore) became a dumping ground over several months in 2015. Piles of rotting trash and unwanted furniture attracted rodents to the area, and the smell was sometimes so bad that neighbours refused to open their back doors. The house was assessed at $813,000, and others in the area were valued at over $1 million.
"Avail now. Bring your tent." A Craigslist ad advertised a backyard for rent for $500 per month. WiFi, use of the home's bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and "art room" were part of the deal. Great for travellers, apparently!
This home was listed at just under $3 million in June, and was sold to an offshore buyer for $4.1 million after a couple hours, the realtor said.
Bargain alert: a former grow-op hit the market in March for $930,000. The 1968 two-storey home was in such bad shape that no one could live in it. The house got an occupancy permit back in 2001, and was renovated before it was listed. The price was mostly because of the 6,000 sq.-ft. lot.
This rare, 3.6-metre wide home sold in April for $1.35 million. Tucked in the upscale Point Grey neighbourhood, the floor space is only 945 sq.-ft., but manages to cram in a full kitchen, master bedroom, living room, garage, den and 1.5 bathrooms. The home is believed to be one of the last of its kind in the entire city, according to the realtor.
This house, listed for just under $1.6 million, sold for $2.17 million in March — a mind-boggling 35 per cent over asking. "It was the highest price per square foot ever achieved for an East Vancouver home," realtor Paul Eviston told CBC News.
Chump change, amirite? This 25,000 sq.-ft. mansion, which sits on a 1.09 hectare property, was purchased in December 2014 for $51 million. (Details of the sale were made public in March.) The deal included a movie theatre, grass tennis court, and 10-car garage, according to the CBC.
Talk about a sweet deal! This (very well-decorated) gingerbread house was advertised on Craigslist for $4.5 million in December. It's a one-bedroom home that's a single sq. ft. in size. The baking sheet upon which it stands was not included in the sale. The seller asked for "serious" inquires only.
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What flavor! You don't even miss the cheese with tomatoes like that. And the crust…
Because it was Abe's special day, we got hooked up with complimentary dessert!
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The Sandusky Star Journal (Newspaper) - May 20, 1911, Sandusky, Ohio [Usjitf V. "''5tWii THE HOME PAPER. ------------------------------1 I TODAY'S NEWS TODA' THE SANDUSRY STAR FORTY-FOURTH YEAR SANDUSKY, OHIO, SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1911, LAST EDITION NUMBER 190 Preparations to Begin Advance As Soon As Armislice Ex- pires Monday. SOLDIERS JUBILANT OVER THE PROSPECT HORSE GOES TO CHURCH. ERIE, Pa., May horse hitched to a spring wagon became frightened, tore down State street, scatering pedestrians, crossed l Central park, striking a tree, where the wagon was partly de- molished anfi ran straight into the ponderous doors of the old First Presbyterian church. The doors were broken open and broken water 'bottles and pieces of the wagon were scattered among the pews, WILL THEY CATCH THE DOVE OF PEACE? Madero Now Demands that Di- az Really Retire Before War Is Ended .JUAREZ, May today seems more certain than ever that with the expiration next Monday of the armistice. Madero troops will at once, move to Chihuahua. The soldiers themselves are jubilaht ,over the' preparations which are apparently being made to that end. The announcement of Ma- dero that he will not go to Mex- ico City until Diaz js down and out is construed by his men that hostilities will be resumed. Should the troops march on Chihuahua a bloody battle seenis certain. Madero had first announced his in- tention to go to Mexico City at once but he now awaits the succession of De la B-arra to _the presidency, ac- cording to a rebel leader. If the rebels in Lower_ California or other bands' indo- pendently, do not lay down their arms Madero's insurrecto army will be turned loose on them this man said. No peace agreement will be signed aecor4ifig to this -atrthority, but the between now and the time Senor De la Barra becomes .president will be utilized in getting the Mexican congress to enact laws covering most of the points which it had been thought, should be contained In a peace agreement. said a rebel leader, "are the only things that can make peace. We cannot make a peace agreement, legally binding that requires the gov- ernment to pay certain indemnities. This must be done by congressional appropriation. We cannot compel the government to install our provisional governors. This must be done by the state legislatures, all these things are done, then fJHME? Campaign For Supreme Court Justice Is Already Weil Under Way DOUBT ROOSEVELT STORY Friends Of The Colonel See Many Evidences Of Breach With Taft, ALL FOR BROTHER WILL. NEW May Howard Taft will be renominated for the presidency. This was the unqualified announcement today of his brother. Charles P. Taft, just before sailing for Europe. Brother Charles declared he had just rounded up the sentiment of the entire west and there could be no question but the renomina- tion is assured. proclaim peace. Of alone can we course, peace is assured. It is a matter of methold The naming of the new cabinet which is to surround Provisional President De La Barra, was the chief work among the rebel leaders. Senor Madero did it with the assistance of 1 his advisors. What they finally will do, cannot be predicted, as names for cabinet portfolios are subject to change without notice until the new members be actually installed. Gonzales, Madero's governor across the river, will stop gambling and bull fighting. This is by Madero's order. Next Sunday will witness the last bull fight in Juarez. Madero intends further reforms; will wipe out the Mexican lottery and every form, of licensed gambling. It remains to be Been how the Mexican public will take these upward moral shoots. The better class will thank Madero, but of the people in Mexico, a NEW YORK, May 20. The sud- I den announcement here that a boom is well under way for Associate Su- preme Justice Hughes for the repub- lican presidential nomination next year has caused something of a panic among LaFollette's followers. It Js asserted that Hughes' candidacy, backed1 a large number of progres- sives, will eliminate LaFollette. Hughes' backers even assert that La Follette, realizing this, has pledged his support to Hughes. Friends of Colonel Roosevelt were qecid-edly skepticb.1 today over the new York World story that he and President Taft are again in accord and that Roosevelt will support Taft for renomination next year. They point out that no longer ago than Thursday Roosevelt, in the columns of the Outlook, severely criticised the president's pet plan for universal ar- bitration and, by inference, de- nounced his pacific in dealing with the Mexican situation. Ever since his return from Africa, the Roosevelt followers say, he Jias opposed most of the things "for which President Taft has stood, and in his recent editorial assailing the labor unions for rushing to the defense of the McNamaras, he endorsed, with minor Qualifications, the recall of the judiciary which Pesident Taft so bit- terly opposes. KNOCKS OUT DEAN LAW. THE WEATHER Forecast: Showers and thunder- storms tonight and probably Sun- day, cooler. Temperature at 7 a. de- grees. Temperature one year ago to- degrees. Sun rises Sunday at a. m. and sets at p. m.: rises Mon- day at a. m. and sets at p. m. (Standard Time.) Maximum wind velocity for 24 hours ending at noon today 13 miles southwest at 9 o'clock Sat- urday morning. Past Eminent Commanders And Officers Entertained By 1911 Class Night One Of Hottest In Years With 71 The Lowest Temperature FORMER SANDUSKIAN A CLEVELAND VICTIM Peter Fahey Died As Result 01 Heat WeaVj therinTheWest JUDGE KING TOASTMASTER Dining Room At Sloane House Beautifully Decorated For Unusual Occasion, The past eminent commanders and officers of Brie Commandery, Knights Templar, were banqueted Friday ev- ening at the Sloane hnnsp. thp hrvs Nye and Other Legislators Must Now Go To Trial In Boodle Cases START IOCAL OPTION FIGHT NAPOLEON, O., May the declared object of advancing the mor- al and material welfare of the coun- round are not of the better ty> the Henrv County Civic League classes, but far below it These "low 'was fomecl with Senator H. R. Ditt- class will miss their lottery mer as President. their keno and their bull will resent this abolition. "SinceTEeTnsurrecto occupation oT ffuarez there has been no gambling, no open saloon. An American saloon- keeper took down his shutters and sold an illicit glass of Juarez beer, and that ad-venturous publican was promptly fined fight and The claims to 'be inde- pendent of the liquor traffic, but will prohibition. The local option campaign began in earnest Saturday noon with Billy Sun- day, speaker. COLUMBUS, 0., May of the Indicted legislators will have to stand trial on the indictments as returned against them. Judge Kinkead 'today overruled the demurrer to the in- dictment against Representative Nye, holding that it was perfectly valid. This decision will apply to the indict- ments against the other legislators as well so that all must now stand trial. The overruling of the demurrer makes certain that Nye -will be brought to trial Tuesday. In preparation for this the state this morning summon- ed 17 witnesses .while the defense ar- ranged to call 30. There is every evidence that news- paper men are to be the chief witness- es before the senate probing com- mittee next week and will be severe- ly grilled. The examination of wit- nesses is to be public. COLUMBUS, May Genera! Hogan today declared thft Dean saloon character law uncon- stitutional. It prohibits a man convicted of felony, of permitting gambling in 'his saloon or selling liquor to minors, from being grant- ed a saloon license.. Hogan holds that this violates the constitution which prohibits deprivation of life, liberty and property without due process of law. JOHN D. IS POOR IN PERSONAL PROPERTY CLEVELAND, O.. May D Rockefeller this afternoon made his tax_ returns on__parson a i rrnpert3. listing it only at Last year he turned in a tax duplicate of worth of personal property in Forrest Hill home. his CINCINNATI, O., May Cox will not have to stand trial on the charge of perjury which he has been fighting since January. Judge Dick- son today quashed the indictment ana unless the grand jury should reindic him Cox will be entirely free fron the charge. Judge bickson, who quashed the in dictment, according to the affidavit o bias that was filed against him by Prosecutor Hunt, owed his election to Cox's political organization. of the evening being the members of the class knighted during the past templar year. Erie comnmndery has been steadily increasing in member- ship, but-all previous records were in the number advanced to the beautiful and impressive degree of Knights Templar during the past year. The members of the class comprlss HOT I THE FIGURES Midnight 2 a. 4 a. m. jj 6 a. m................ 73 5 a. m................. 10 a. m......................85 12 1 P- m................ ....90.7 2 p. m.................___90 p. m................. g0.g 8 p. m.................._.. 90 After a night even more excess- ive! ji hot than that -preceding, the lowest temperature recorded 'being 71 degrees, there was promise early Sat- urday of an even hotter day, altiougji slight relief came later. The temper- ature at 7 o'clock was 77 degrees as compared with 76 degrees at the same hour Friday morning.-The-may imiira for the day was 90.8, or five- tenths of a degree lower than. Fri- day. While the cooler weather failed, to arrive early in the day, the weather bureau still held out the promise and Senate Like Greeks Bearing Gifts, Would Knock Out Taft's Pact. WILLS METHODISTS LAND MARYSVILLE, 0.. May the provisions of the will of Sarah Evans, late of Richmond, whose estate was valued at the board of foreign ipsinng nt tlig church and the board of home mis- sions and church extensions of the same church receive in equal shares the proceeds of 104 acres of fine land. KAISER GOES MATCHMAKING WHILE ON HIS TRIP TO LQNDON'TO BE PRESENT AT VNVEIUNG OF THE MEMORIAL TO QUEEN VICTORIA "Unreasonable" Restraint legd By Government in Lat- est Court Action. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20-The government suit filed in New York against the Eastern Lumber trust is only preliminary to a bigger suit that Js to be filed shortly against tne west- ern lumber trust according to infor- mation made public today at the de- partment of justice. It is declared that nearly one-half of the privately owned timber lands of the west and northwest are in the hands of a gi- gantic corporation and action will! soon be begun against it It is said that the suit may be the Brst of a series planned by Attorney Seneral Wickersham looking to the breaking up of alleged agreements a- iiong the retailers of many of the :ommodities of life to maintain high mces; to force all ultimate consum- ers to buy than from retailers and to >lacfeTIst wholesalers who sell to >ther members of the retail organiza- ions in the various states and cities. Ten trade organizations and more ban 150 individuals are named as lefendants in the suit. It alleges lolation of the Sherman anti-trust aw and seeks a permanent injunc- ion restraining the defendants from ontinuing the conspiracy charged. :he elaborate system of "blacklistino ttributed to the alleged conspirators" opies of circulars sent out by the arious organizations classifying con- umers as "proper" and "improper" rade; extracts from reports threar- ning "short shrift" to dealers daring violate the rules of the organiza-' ions and branding such offenders as nd "illfigitima-tes" are fully set forth i the governments petition. (Continued on Page ThreeT) STAR-JOURNAL BUREAU, Munsey Building. WASHINGTON. D. C., May The enemies of Canadian reciprocity are getting in their work. All kinds of traps, snares and pitfalls are be- ing prepared for the measure which would free the shackles of trade be- tween the United States and its north- ern neighbor. The administration finds at this juncture that it is beset with Greeks bearing who profess the utmost friendliness for the pact and the most cordial will- ingness to help President Taft put it through but who suavely advance the idea that it could be improved by be- inr amended in this, that or the oth- er particular. In this class of pro- fer.sed friends and secret enemies of trade agreement is Senator Elihu Root of New York. Senator Bailey of Texas is another gift-bearing Greek, who would join the reciprocity pact and the farmers' free list, welding them together in a symmetrical whole, of the efforts of the officers partici pating in the exemplification th degrees conferred the class decided to show its appreciation of the true spirit of Christian and fraternal broth erhood by gathering around the. ban quet table and to listen to interest ing remarks by those called upon io respond. The festivities of the evening com menced at 8 o'clock, the sir knights assembling at the Masonic temple at o'clock and proceeding in a body to the hotel. The dining-room was beautifully decorated with the na- tional colors, while the banquet ta- ble was arranged in the form of a cross, an emblem of the order. In the center of the table was a repre- sentation of the passion cross, studded with red electric lights, and budding branches strewn upon the tables com- pleted an arrangement of decoration in keeping with the entire adornment of the room'. To the strains of "Onward, Christian rendered by an or- chestra under the direction of Elmer B. Center, the sir knights entered the banquet hall, each sir knight taking a seat in the order of entrance and at a place bearing his name on a Knights Templar card. Judge E. B. King, past eminent grand commander of the Grand Commandery, presided as toast- master. The guests of the evening were! 3ast Eminent Commanders E B _____....._, KinS- C. E. Stroud. Wm. L. Lewis, ji knowing all the while that rhis union D- Parker. J- J- Marquart, H. G. Schu- macher, H. A. Chandler. F. J. Seitz some of the most enthusiastic Masons im substantiation of this gave out fig- in the city, and in acknowledgemen ures showing a moderation of the heat in the west. In Chicago it was bS Saturday morning as compared HEAVY SNOW! DENVER, Colo., May entire Rocky Mountain region is in the grip of a cold wave today. The temperature has been down to 20, frost is reported in many localities and heavy snow has fal- len in Wyoming and Nevada. would defeat both Senator Root threw a clinker into (lie reciprocity machine wnich threat- ens to send reciprocity to the scrap- heap. He did it so smoothly, so gent- ly, so 'plausibly that at first the far- reaching consequence of his action was not realized. When the high ad- ministration officials learned what of the and J. D.'Lea. The officers Geo. A. Schwehr, Clinton B. Wilcox, Ohas. J. Kuebeler. Wm, F. Seitz jr' James A. Ryan, F. P. Zollinger, R. W. Worden, R. K Ramsey, C. F. Mischler, R. G. Williams and James A. Davey. The members of the class Senator Root had done wflo nad charge of the banquet gave way to indignation, for there wasj were A. Bishop, G. W. Ritter, F. L. no fore-warning that the New York! Emmons, W. C. Dunn. W. H. Spencer- senator was contemplating a move! Strong, L. Q. Branson, P. F. South- which, if it does noi jrUrte the treaty wick- C. E. Dick, C. H. Merz, E J in peril, at least threatens to abso-lCrass and J. W. Melone. utely nullify one of its most import-! The guests of the evening were ant provisions, that relating to the ad-1 warmly welcomed by George W Rlt- mission of wood pulp and print paper I fer representing the'class and the re- into the United States duty free. Some of the largest paper manufac- (Continued on Page 2) AKRON. 0.. May Miss Sadie sponse on the part of the officers and past eminent commanders was made Edw. A. with 76 Friday morning. Des Moines, Iowa, reported 60 as compared wita 74, while North Platte, Neb., had 48 as compared with 66. In the far west the temperatures are tually cold. This cooler weather Is expected here Saturday night and Sunday, to- gether with, showers and thunder storms. While there has been some suffering, no serious prostration from neat have yet been reported here In the larger cities, the death rate ias been greatly increased. In Cleve- and, up to midnight, Friday, ten" babies had died of heat Many peo- le were overcome. Peter Fahey, a bartender, aged and believed to have been a former of Sandusky., died at the Burnside hotel, Cleveland, being :Uddenly stricken as the result of the heat. Fahey at one time resided ia Vshtabula and came to Sandusky sev- eral years ago. conducted a place at TVater and Wayne streets for a time and was also employed' at Cev dar Point. Then he went to Cleve- tew months ago his wife secured a divorce here. So far as known Fahey has no survivine rel- atives. UMA, Ariz., May new 000.000 dam, constructed by the United States in Mexico to control the waters of the Colorado river, is today -practi- riotis condition, the result of being thrown from an automobile when a Barberton street car crashed into the machine. by Eminent Commander Smith, who becomes past eminent rally useless as the result commander of the commandery nextjin tbe Bee river levee above it The month after an administration is today rushing through a 900 foot gap and it is feared the big irri- n i, i. -L. u.n.v-1 an civiiiiiiiiatrtiiiuu sue- ap is Ijmg at her home in a se- cessful in even- war. In his work he i-Vir, i.-: __ UJB u u" has had the co-operation of every of- ficer and who aided him in all possible manner to complete the work of the year. REMARKABLE CLAIMS OF CURES A T SHRINE Hundreds of pilgrims are still at I "I was an invalid for six years. gation system of the Imperial valley may be ruined. PORTLAND, Me.. May barkentine of the Kingdom of the Holy Ghost and Us sect has been stranded off Sangomar on the west of Africa and probably will be a lotal wreck. SttlE MI r- r''e W66ks sorvices at I suffering all the time and scarcelvi' the Catholic church will end Sunday, able to more than crawl about More I Stones of remarkable cures are be-: than half the time I spent in Ued. I ing told I was operated on and the doctors ____________ th f string cases is said 1 would be well in three S Price Asked For Pul-in- was suffering with tuberculosis of the 11 attended services Father Park's' hip and had to use crutches and have asked me what was 'the m-t'pr sav' his lee in a plaster cast. He first j ing thai I was the palest and" thin- visited the shrine last October and j nest woman he had ever seen Then was benefited. On his return this i I heard of the Carev shrine and re- time he has been completely cured.! solved to visit it. I visited if first Tile f-HSif ha< hppri i o _ Bay Land For Memorial is Exorbitant. Kaiser "William is in London where he went to take part in the ceremon- ies incident to the unveiling of the memorial to. Queen Victoria. While there he is talking over with King George and Queen Mary the possibil- ,betweefn hi3'and her cousin, Albert Ed ward, Prince .months older than her dcughter, Princess Victoria Louise, o.t Wales. The Princess is eighteen I hand, and both are under' hus- The plaster cast has been removed a year ago. gettins: out of "bed "to -o I and fncay morning the boy aston- I was much benefited and now have L every one by discarding his fully recovered I am able to do owner of tne proposedi site for the ished Special to The COLUMBUS, 0., May crutches, climbing up on a steplad- der and hanging them with others upon the- chape! wall. Mrs. Carrie M. Hartmann of New York was cured of hip trouble. She came, just a week ago Wednesday. She became aware of a remarkable change in her condition when she re- moved an eight pound washing and work in the garden. I have also gone into the chicken business and am raising 300 chickens. I have come to the shrine of Our Lady of Consolation to ask a thanks- giving.1' Mrs. Catherine McCaffrey of Ports- mouth was suffering with goiter and nad been told that an operation been walked out of the (would be necessary The goiter dis u....._. and she was entirely cured. A little child of Mrs. John Riester of Tiffin had spasms from birth. The had chapel proclaiming her cure to the crowd that filled the streel. Mrs. Mary Carroll Herring of Ashland ave. Mansfield, 0. .who has been cured after being an invalid for six years, gave the first story: Perry's Victory Centennial memorial at Put-in Bay demands an exorbi- tant price for the property the stata will sue In the courts to acquire it for a reasonable sum. Special Counsel Frank Davis, of the attorney general's department, will go to, Sandusky _Mon- day to file the suit fer the acquire- ment of the site. The action will probably sufferer was cured at a previous visit menccd in the conrts to the shrine and Mrs. Retster train is at the shrine to givt thanks. ,1 MEWSPAPERI ;
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Tibet Attractions
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Located in the upper reaches of Lancang River, Chamdo Region occupies an important position. In Tibetan, "Chamdo" means water confluence as this place is the confluence of four rivers (Sequ River, Zhaqu River, Angqu River and Lancang River). Due to its old civilization, pious religion beliefs, long history, and unsophisticated folkways, Chamdo has attracted an increasing number of scientists, visitors and Mountaineers every year.
Chambaling Monastery
The monastery, in Chamdo Town, was founded in 1444 by one of Tsong Khapa's disciples.
Lhasa Region
Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, is considered to be a charming city with distinctive flavor. Visitors who first come here not only feel dizzy by its high altitude, but also shock by its rich historical and cultural relics as well as the strong religious atmosphere marked by 1,300 years long history. Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Drepung Monastery have become the symbols of this ancient city. Strolling in the city, you may find it is a good example of the perfect combination of the ancient and the modern, religion and secularity, and tradition and innovation.
Jokhang Temple
At the center of the old Lhasa, Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of the region.
Potala Palace
Located on the Red Hill of Lhasa, it is the symbol of the city, known to the world for its grand constructions, elegant buildings, exquisite artworks and pious religious atmosphere.
Nakchu Region
Located in the northern part of the high land, Nakchu leaves a strong impression to visitors by its vast Qiangtang Grassland and no man's land. Though being a wild place with small population and the weather condition is not so satisfactory, its unique charm and magnificent view are also the reason why people come here. What's more, in this mysterious land, much wildlife under first national protection inhabit, adding some vitality to the land.
Heavenly Lake Namtso
Located near Damxung, it is the highest saltwater lake in the world and the second largest saltwater lake in China.
Ngari Region
Located in the extreme western part of the snowy land, Nagri stands at the highest part of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Because of the high altitude, the land is severe cold dotted by continuous stretch of snow mountains. Though the color of it remains unchanged white, the celestial and extraordinary snow-capped landscape irresistibly attract the braves to conquer and to seek the beauty of wildness.
Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarova
Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarova in the region of Purang are the "Sacred Mountain and Holy Lake" of the Buddhism, Hinduism and the indigenous religion-Bon.
Ruins of Guge Kingdom
The ruins lie on a hilltop near a river and cover 180,000 square meters.
Nyingchi Region
Located in the eastern part, Nyingchi has long been known as "the South of Yangtze River in Tibet" due to its beautiful scenery. Unlike other landscape in this area, Nyingchi Region is rich in forest scenes and natural resources. Various plants growing in different climatic zones can be found here, such as banana trees, palm trees and snow lotus. Its thick forest is densely wooded by cypress, tree fern and Himalayan Fir, which makes the land worthy of the title "Natural Green Gene Pool" and "Natural Nature Museum".
Yarlong Tsangpo River
Originating from a glacier on the northern Himalayas, it is the highest river on the earth.
Shannan Region
Located in the western part, Shannan is believed to be the richest region with the most profound culture. It is the cradle of the locals and the birthplace of their culture. It has countless historical and cultural relics, and has born many celebrities in history that made great contribution to the land. Moreover, the natural scenery here is equally wonderful. It is endowed with picturesque primitive forest, mysterious holy hill and lake, vast grassland and splendid mountains. Overall, it is a beautiful place combining sightseeing, scientific research, recreation and expedition as a whole.
Samye Monastery
Situated in Dranang, Samye Monastery was completed in 779 under the patron of Trisong Detsen.
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
Yamdrok Yumtso (or Yamdrok-tso), one of the three holiest lakes on this holy land, lies at Nhagartse, located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) to the southwest of Lhasa.
Located in southern Tibet, Shigatse is one of the most attractive scenic resorts. Lying at the foot of the northern slope of the Himalayas, it is endowed with fertile farmland, vast grassy meadow, wooded forest and snow mountains. The Mt. Everest has long been the ultimate height challenged by the braves from home and abroad. Moreover, the old civilization and magnificent temple architectures are the other reason for visitors to come here.
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Lies 2 kilometer (1.2 miles) west of Shigatse city, the monastery is a very influential monastery.
Mt. Everest
Lies at the border between China and Nepal, Mt. Everest, also known as Mt. Qomolangma, meaning Mother Goddess of the Universe in local labguage, is the highest peak in the world.


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Espinal's stances on abortion, same-sex marriage called into question
When voter's head to the polls for next month's special election in the 54th Assembly district, they'll see three different candidates' names. One of those candidates, Rafael Espinal, will be the Democratic Party candidate. He'll also be the Conservative Party's candidate. Some people may wonder how that happened, considering how opposite the two parties are on a number of social and political issues.
Political blogger Nick Rizzo put the question to Brooklyn Conservative Party Chairman Jerry Kassar. What had Espinal said to the Conservative Party that convinced them he shared their values?
Espinal met with the executive committee of the Brooklyn Conservative Party twice, and told them that he is anti-abortion. Furthermore, Kassar told me:
"We asked him about his position on same-sex marriage… He opposed same-sex marriage. This was before it passed, but he told us he would vote against it."
According to Kassar, Espinal also "appreciates our concern about out-of-control spending."
That's not the tone he took with the Working Families Party, according to documents obtained by The Empire. Responding to two specific questions--which the Working Families Party confirmed were the responses received from the Espinal campaign--the candidate answered in the affirmative to both his willingness to defend abortion rights, as well as what appears to be hist support for same-sex marriage, stating:
Historically, minorities, people of color and women have not enjoyed the full protection of the law. Through heroic struggles for justice, full civil rights and equality before the law have gradually been extended to millions of people were once denied equal rights. The right to marry the person of one's choice is a basic freedom. The extension of civil rights to gays and lesbians is in this honorable tradition. Marriage is one of society's most important social institutions and is also a key economic benefit gays and lesbians shouldn't be excluded from.
[NOTE: The questions and answers are in full below.]
When asked about the apparent discrepancies between what the Espinal campaign provided the different parties, Brooklyn Conservative Party leader Kassar said he remained "very comfortable" with their endorsement of Espinal.
"He's very active in St. Rita's parish and has strong moral values," Kassar said. "He has told us he would not be considered a pro-choice candidate." He went on to say that members of the community had recommended Espinal to the county committee and that, among the committee, "everyone thought that this was an excellent fit." The Conservative Party just sent out a mailer on behalf of Espinal, on which, according to Kassar, the candidate's pro-life, anti-same-sex marriage positions were stated.
Kassar said that, had Espinal been endorsed by the Working Families Party, the Conservative Party would not have endorsed him. Pressed on whether the different set of answers concerned him, Kassar said, "I'm assuming he's not going to embarrass me."
TJ Helmstetter, spokesperson for the Working Families Party, said Espinal's answers call into question his integrity. "Our question was clear, and his answer was also clear," Helmstetter said. "Espinal clearly lied to us, or to the Conservatives."
Michael Olmeda, the Espinal campaign's manager, said his candidate did nothing of the sort. He insisted Espinal's personal beliefs are what they are, and that the Working Families Party's questionnaire was answered based on the laws Espinal would have to uphold as an elected official.
"How could we write no, when that would be going against state law," Olmeda asked when questioned on the responses to the Working Families Party questions. "He's agreeing that he's going to abide by the law."
Whether or not Espinal was duplicitous with either political party, the underlying reason to appear on the oft-politically opposed party lines was explained by candidate himself when asked why he accepted the Conservative Party's backing.
"I'm looking to win this race," he said. "I'm just looking to get as much leverage as I can."
Questions 6 and 7 from the WFP endorsement questionnaire:
6. Reproductive Choice and Economic Fairness:
The WFP views issues through a lens that includes both human rights and economic opportunity. We believe that the right of women (and families) to family planning and safe, legal abortion has a profound impact on an individual woman and her family's economic opportunity. We believe that attacks on health clinics such as Planned Parenthood that provide services to low-income and middle-income women are a direct attack on economic fairness for women. Do you agree with WFP's position to defend reproductive choice and women's health providers?
7. Extending the Benefits of Marriage to All Couples:
The state and federal government extend economic protections and benefits to married couples. No couple committed to each other should be denied these
protections and benefits. The WFP seeks to end the exclusion of gays and lesbians from the institution of marriage. Do you support the freedom to marry for all couples?
YES. Historically, minorities, people of color and women have not enjoyed the full protection of the law. Through heroic struggles for justice, full civil rights and equality before the law have gradually been extended to millions of people were once denied equal rights. The right to marry the person of one's choice is a basic freedom. The extension of civil rights to gays and lesbians is in this honorable tradition. Marriage is one of society's most important social institutions and is also a key economic benefit gays and lesbians shouldn't be excluded from.


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Nathaniel Rateliff w/ Caroline Rose
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1434 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
There is no shortage of young folk-rock songwriters remaking Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska in their own image these days, but Colorado-by-way-of-Missouri singer Nathaniel Rateliff stands out from the pack with his remarkable voice, a powerful howl that can sound alternatingly gruff and broken. Rateliff put that voice to fine use on his 2010 solo debut, In Memory of Loss, which he recorded with Califone and Iron & Wine producer Brian Deck. Last year he built on the minimal framework of that album with his follow-up, Falling Faster Than You Can Run, which adds a bit of a Mumford & Sons stomp to his earnest songs.


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Dog-friendly Somerset & 3 Dogs
Re-built around 1870, The Notley Arms has been lovingly restored to a cosy and traditional country inn. Crackling log fires, comfy sofas and a charming beer garden bounded by a babbling stream make for a delightfully warm and relaxing atmosphere.
This delightful and unique octagonal property, formerly an 18th-century smallholder's cottage, nestles in an idyllic and peaceful setting. The property, close to the owner's home, is situated by a babbling stream and a wonderful waterfall in a wooded combe in the heart of the Quantock Hills.
This 19th-century Coach House, once part of a country house estate, is attached to a small annex and still retains many original features. Set in 4 acres of grounds within the owner's 60 acre farm, situated on the beautiful Brendon Hills, it is close to Wimbleball Lake, which is renowned for its fly fishing,…
This attractive, detached holiday cottage, located in the owner's ground, is full of character and stylish features. Clewer is 2 miles from Cheddar, famous for cheese making and the magnificent gorge and caves. Nearby, the city of Wells has a 13th-century cathedral and many historic buildings.
These attractive holiday properties lie in the peaceful conservation village of Colerne, surrounded by rolling countryside. The Grade II* listed stable conversion (PFFH) is part of the only longhouse in Wiltshire and dating back to the 13th century, is the oldest house in the village. Beautifully refurbished to offer…
Set in the heart of the quaint village of West Coker and near the west Dorset border, this lovely adjoining, 18th-century cottage is an ideal holiday home from which to explore the best of both Dorset and Somerset.
This detached converted chapel dates back to the 19th century, and is peacefully situated in the small hamlet of Upper Vobster, which consists of a few houses and a no-through road. The chapel has been sympathetically renovated, keeping many of its original features and stained glass windows throughout.
Set in a spectacular location on the northern slopes of Exmoor National Park, a few hundred yards from the coast and with views of the Bristol Channel, Yenworthy Farm is situated in 'Doone Country', and actually appears in the novel itself.
Tucked away in rural Somerset on the edge of Exmoor, down a private track in 15 acres, this detached barn conversion, decorated and furnished to a very high standard, has an indoor heated swimming pool and games room. Enjoy walks from the door, or in the private grounds.
Set on a quiet country lane in beautiful walking country overlooking the Bristol Channel, Parsonage Farm is the perfect holiday location to 'get away from it all'. There has been a house here for almost a thousand years and that rich history is still evident in both properties.
Royal Oak Farm is a detached, thatched holiday cottage full of character, situated in the heart of Winsford, one of Exmoor's prettiest villages. Some of the original parts of the cottage date back to the 14th century. There is generous living space and a large enclosed garden to enjoy. Winsford is located in the…
Set in a spectacular location on the northern slopes of Exmoor National Park, a few hundred yards from the coast and with views of the Bristol Channel, Yenworthy Farm is situated in 'Doone Country', and actually appears in the novel itself.


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Sycamores Softball Splits Doubleheader with Evansville
Terre Haute, Ind.--Junior Morgan Allee tied the ISU single season runs scored record and the Indiana State softball team (15-34, 4-19 MVC) swiped eight stolen bases as they split a doubleheader with the Purple Aces of Evansville (20-27, 11-11 MVC) Saturday at Price Field.
"Today was a great day to see what Sycamore Softball is all about," assistant coach Amanda Zust said. "When we play solid defense, have great pitching and get a couple key hits we can compete with anyone in the MVC. It was nice to get our offense going from the beginning in the second game and be able to hold the lead behind Halle's efforts today. We had a lot of people contribute which makes it a lot of fun to watch and be a part of."
Game One:
In the first game of the doubleheader, freshman pitcher Halle Humphrey pitched three hitless innings to start the game before allowing an Aces double in the fourth inning. Humphrey allowed just five hits over a complete seven innings but the Sycamores fell in game one, 2-0.
The Sycamores threatened in bottom of the third when senior Mackenzie Connelly led off the inning with a double down the left field line but could get no further. The Purple Aces then took a 1-0 lead over the Sycamores when a leadoff double came around to score in the top of the fourth inning.
The Sycamores threatened again in the fifth as Connelly singled and stole second with two outs but was once again stranded.
Evansville extended their lead in the top of the sixth inning when back-to-back double led off the inning for the Aces, scoring one run to make it 2-0.
In the bottom of the seventh, ISU once again threatened as freshman Paige Schreiner hit a one out double off the right field wall and moved to third on a Connelly single. The Sycamores could not come back and tie the game, however, as they fell by a final score of 2-0 in game one.
Connelly finished the game 3-3 with a double and stolen base for the Sycamores while Schriener went 1-3 with a double.
Game Two:
In the second game of the day, the Sycamores jumped out to an early lead when they scored three runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back as they went on to split the doubleheader with an 8-4 victory.
Junior Morgan Allee led off the bottom of the first inning with a walk and was out at second on a fielders choice by freshman Kelsey Montgomery. Montgomery then advanced to second on a wild pitch before junior Shelby Wilson was hit by a pitch to put runners on first and second. Both runners then advanced on a double steal. The Sycamores then got on the board on a fielders choice off the bat of Schreiner to score Montgomery and advance Wilson to third.
Connelly then added to the Sycamore lead with an RBI double to right center to score Wilson and make it 2-0 before senior Alex Lucas doubled to right center to score Connelly and give the Sycamores a 3-0 lead.
In the bottom of the second, the Sycamores again added to their lead, plating three more runs to take a 6-0 lead. With two outs Allee walked and stole second base. Allee then advanced to third on an infield single off the bat of Montgomery. Montgomery then stole second before Wilson was intentionally walked to load the bases. Allee then scored and all runners advanced on a wild pitch.
Schriener then doubled to right field to score Montgomery and Wilson and give the Sycamores a 6-0 advantage over the Aces after two innings.
The Aces answered back in the top of the third, scoring four runs off four hits to cut the Sycamore lead to 6-4.
Once again the Sycamore offense answered when Lucas walked to lead off the bottom of the third and advanced to second on a sacrifice by freshman Abbie Malchow. Lucas then advanced to third on a groundout by sophomore Megan Stone and then scored on an infield single by sophomore Ashley Dickerson to give the Sycamores a 7-4.
The Sycamore offense struck again in the top of the fourth inning when Allee led off with a single up the middle and stole second before advancing to third on a sacrifice by Montgomery. Allee then scored on a groundout by Wilson to make it 8-4.
The Sycamore defense held its own the remainder of the game and went on to split the doubleheader with an 8-4 victory in game two.
Schreiner finished the game 2-3 with three RBI's while Allee was 1-2 with two runs scored and two stolen bases. Freshman Halle Humphrey pitched her second complete game of the day, allowing five hits with four strikeouts.
As a team, the Sycamores stole eight bases on the day and are now just three stolen bases away from the MVC single season record of 100. Allee also stole three bases to move to within one stolen base of the MVC single season record of 37 with four games remaining.
The two teams will face off in the finale of the three-game series Sunday at 12 p.m. At Price Field.
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DENVER -- It's one thing to shut down Barry Bonds. It's another to throw a shutout at Coors Field.
Sunny Kim had a game to remember Saturday night, keeping Bonds off base and throwing a three-hitter in Colorado's 6-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
It was Kim's first career complete game and the first complete-game shutout by a Rockies pitcher at Coors Field since John Thomson did it on Sept. 30, 2001.
Only two pitchers -- Hideo Nomo of the Dodgers and Pat Rapp of the Marlins -- have allowed fewer hits at Denver's hitter-friendly ballpark than Kim, the 28-year-old journeyman who was signed off waivers by the Rockies on Aug. 5.
"Sometimes a change of scenery can help out with the confidence level," Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said. "That's as good an outing as you're going to see at this ballpark for as long as it stands here."
Bonds went 0-for-3 and was held without a homer for the second straight game, as the Giants were shut out for the second time in three games. They fell to 72-82, remaining five games behind the NL West-leading San Diego Padres.
"We have been shut out twice on this trip," Giants manager Felipe Alou said. "I wouldn't say we have tired bats, but we are a tired team."
Choo Freeman, making his third start since being called up from Colorado Springs, led the Rockies with three hits.
Bonds has been held to two singles and a walk so far in two games at Coors Field, where his 24 home runs are the most of any visiting player. He stayed stuck on 707 for his career, seven behind Babe Ruth for second on the all-time list.
As was the case Friday, Bonds drew his share of boos and catcalls from the crowd in Denver, but really, Kim (6-2) made himself the story on this night.
Competing for a spot in Colorado's rotation next season, Kim improved to 4-0 in seven starts this season for the Rockies. He struck out three and faced three batters over the minimum.
"It's easy to call a game when a guy has as much command of his pitches as Sunny did," catcher J.D. Closser said. "He mixed pitches against an explosive lineup. To shut them out and give up only three hits was awesome."
The first hit Kim allowed was a third-inning double by Pedro Feliz, who was erased when Freeman threw him out from center field when he attempted to tag up after Matt Matheny's flyout.
Moises Alou and Ray Durham had the other hits, back-to-back singles to start the eighth, but Kim retired the next three batters to keep the shutout intact.
Kim also contributed with the bat, knocking in Freeman for a 1-0 lead after he reached on a third-inning triple off starter Noah Lowry (13-13), who threw 6 1/3 innings and allowed six runs and seven hits.
Garrett Atkins had an RBI single in the sixth to give Colorado a 2-0 lead.
The Rockies chased Lowry in the seventh when Luis Gonzalez drew a bases-loaded walk to make it 3-0. Todd Helton greeted Jack Taschner with a two-run single to break open the game and extend his hitting streak to 11 games.
Bonds' at-bats weren't much to remember. He popped out to short, hit a line drive right at Freeman and hit a bouncer to Gonzalez, the second baseman, who was perfectly positioned in shallow right field and threw Bonds out easily.
Kim said he thought about facing Bonds in the leadup to the game.
"I thought, if I face him, make sure nobody's on base," Kim said. "That way, if you give up a home run, it's only a solo home run."
Said Hurdle: "That's a pretty good plan to have and be able to execute."
Bonds left the clubhouse without granting interviews.
With his team's hopes for the playoffs slipping, Alou said he would like to play Bonds in the series finale Sunday afternoon. Normally, Bonds doesn't play in day games following night games. "I haven't talked to him yet," Alou said. ... This was the 13th complete-game shutout in Coors Field history and the sixth by a Rockies pitcher. ... The game went 2 hours, 12 minutes, the third shortest nine-inning game in the ballpark's history. ... Helton drew his 100th walk of the season in the sixth inning, the third straight year he's drawn 100 bases on balls. ... This was the third complete game for the Rockies this year. Jason Jennings (April 22) and Aaron Cook (Sept. 11) had the other two. ... Lowry's ERA at Coors Field increased to 9.77, compared to 3.39 at all other parks.


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China has urged the United States not to allow the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, into the US to meet President George Bush this week.
In Washington, State Department deputy spokesman Philip Reeker said the Dalai Lama, who met Mr Bush on his last visit in 2001, would meet "appropriate US officials in his capacity as a religious leader".
"We have already made representations to the US on this and urged the American Government to strictly abide by its recognition of Tibet as a part of China," China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement last week.
It said China had requested that the United States "pledge not to support Tibet independence and not allow the Dalai to go to America to engage in activities to split China".
Representatives of the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet for India in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, said he would visit New York, Washington and two other cities during the three-week trip. He would also meet congressional leaders and senior US Administration officials.
The Dalai Lama seeks autonomy for Tibet, not separation from China. Yet his foreign visits invariably anger Beijing.
The Nobel prize-winner has previously visited the United States, where the suppression of Tibetan nationalism by Beijing has made the fate of Tibet a deeply emotive issue among all parties.
In May 2001, Mr Bush went further than previous presidents and hosted a 30-minute meeting in the White House with the Dalai Lama, during which the President offered his strong support to the exiled Tibetan leader.
The meeting annoyed China, which accused the US of encouraging Tibetan independence activists.
Ties between China and the Dalai Lama have since improved and his envoys have visited Beijing twice in the past year for talks with officials in what is seen as an attempt by China to seek a political solution to the Tibet issue.
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Summoned to the House of Usher by a "wildly importunate letter," which "gave evidence of nervous agitation," the first-person narrator goes to reside for a time with the writer of this letter, Roderick Usher. Although Roderick had been one of his "boon companions in boyhood," the narrator confesses early in the story that "I really knew little of my friend"; yet, by the end of this gothic tale, he has learned more about the occupants of the House of Usher than he is equipped to deal with. Indeed, one of these occupants is Roderick's twin sister, Madeline Usher, who is suffering from an unspecified but fatal illness. One of the symptoms of this illness is catalepsy (muscular rigidity marked by a lack of response to external stimuli); significantly, this symptom is crucial to understanding what happens in the course of the story.
His sister's illness is only one reason for Roderick's agitation, one reason for his desire to have the "solace" of the narrator's companionship; it is not the only—or most significant—reason. Usher himself is suffering from a "mental disorder," which is "a constitutional and . . . family evil, and one for which he despaired to find a remedy." Why "evil"? one wonders, until one recalls that, in the third paragraph of this story, even before Roderick has been seen for the first time, the narrator mentions that the ancient "stem" of the Usher family never "put forth . . . any enduring branch . . . the entire family lay in the direct line of descent, and had always . . . so lain." In other words, Roderick and Madeline Usher are the products and inheritors of an incestuous family lineage—one that has remained predominantly patrilineal, so that the name of the family always remained Usher.
Roderick's dilemma, therefore, is this: Madeline is the only relative he has left on earth, and the dictates of the Usher tradition require that, to perpetuate the race of Ushers and the family name, he marry his twin sister and—through incest—sire future Ushers. (It should be noted that at no place in the story does Roderick say any of this directly; while it is intimated throughout, his dilemma is made clearly apparent only by careful reading of his and the narrator's words on this matter.) Thus, when Roderick refers to his "family evil," the reader may better understand why the narrator earlier mentions, in the second paragraph of the story, that "of late" the family has received some recognition for "repeated deeds of munificent yet unobtrusive charity." Such alms, it should be understood, have been given penitently, in the hope that they will absolve the "evil" of incest germane to the Usher tradition. Nevertheless, absolution comes to the Ushers in no form other than complete annihilation.
During the term of the narrator's visit with Roderick, they read to each other literature concerning classical myth, penitential rituals, theology, physiology, supernaturalism, and demonism—all of which are meant to indicate to the reader Roderick's preoccupation with anything that might help him understand his and his sister's dilemma. What he comes to feel certain about is that the house itself—because it was built and lived in by his forefathers, and because he believes there is "sentience [in] all vegetable things" (and the house consists of such sentient things)—has a "terrible influence" on him and Madeline, and that it has "made him."
The House of Usher becomes a living, feeling character in Poe's story, and one that, Roderick suggests, may be urging the two remaining Ushers to commit incest; although the narrator attempts to convince the reader that he is too rational and realistic to be taken in by Roderick's hypochondriacal theories, he gradually begins to feel "infected" by his host's condition: "I felt creeping upon me, by slow yet certain degrees, the wild influences of his . . . fantastic yet impressive superstitions." Thus, the stage is set for the story's horrifying climax, beginning one evening when Roderick informs his guest that Madeline is dead.
Rather than burying his sister in the family cemetery some distance from the house, Roderick decides to keep her body for two weeks in one of the many vaults within the house—for, after all, one suffering from catalepsy may seem dead but not, in fact, be dead; it would be horrible to bury Madeline alive. In short, the narrator assists his host in entombing the body temporarily in, first, a coffin with its lid screwed down, and then in a vault behind a massive iron door of profound weight. There she remains for a week, as Roderick roams through his house aimlessly, or sits and stares vacantly at nothing for long hours.
One tempestuously stormy night—a "mad hilarity in his eyes"—Roderick enters the narrator's bedroom, where they sit together, the narrator reading to him and both of them trying to ignore the terrible grating sound they hear coming from below the bedroom (the vault into which they placed Madeline's body is directly below this bedroom, and the heavy door to that vault always makes a loud grating sound when it is being opened). As the sound continues more noticeably, Roderick suddenly informs the narrator that he has been listening to noises downstairs for many days, but—apparently fearful that his sister was still living, and that he would again have to face the evil prospect of perpetuating his family's tradition of incest—he says, "I dared not speak!" Abruptly, the bedroom door swings open and Madeline, her white robes bloodied by her struggle to escape the coffin and vault, falls into the room and on Roderick, who, "a victim to the terrors he had anticipated," hits the floor "a corpse."
The narrator flees the house, and from a short distance away he turns to look back and sees the House of Usher split in two and crumble into the dark waters of the tarn before it.
"The Fall of the House of Usher" is Poe's best-known and most admired story, and rightfully so: It expertly combines in a powerful and economical way all of his most obsessive themes, and it brilliantly reflects his aesthetic theory that all the elements of a literary work must contribute to the single unified effect or pattern of the work itself. The central mystery on which the thematic structure of the story depends is the nature of Roderick Usher's illness. Although its symptoms consist of an extreme sensitivity to all sensory stimuli and a powerful unmotivated fear, nowhere does Poe suggest its cause except to hint at some dark family curse or hereditary illness.
The actual subject of the story, as is the case with most of Poe's work, is the nature of the idealized artwork and the precarious situation of the artist. Roderick, with his paintings, his musical compositions, and his poetry, is, above all, an artist. It is the particular nature of his art that is inextricably tied up with his illness. Roderick has no contact with the external world that might serve as the subject matter of his art. Not only does he never leave the house, but he also cannot tolerate light, sound, touch, odor, or taste. In effect, having shut down all of his senses, he has no source for his art but his own subjectivity. The narrator says that if anyone has ever painted pure idea, then Roderick is that person. As a result, Roderick has nothing metaphorically to feed upon but himself.
The house in which Roderick lives is like an artwork—an edifice that exists by dint of its unique structure. When the narrator first sees it, he observes that it is the combination of elements that constitutes its mystery and that a different arrangement of its particulars would be sufficient to modify its capacity for sorrowful impression. Moreover, Usher feels that it is the form and substance of his family mansion that affects his morale. He believes that, as a result of the arrangement of the stones, the house has taken on life. All these factors suggest Poe's own aesthetic theory, that the "life" of any artwork results not from its imitation of external reality but rather from its structure or pattern.
The only hold Roderick has on the external world at all is his twin sister, who is less a real person in the story than the last manifestation of Roderick's physical nature. By burying her, he splits himself off from actual life. Physical life is not so easily suppressed, however, and Madeline returns from her underground tomb to unite her dying body with Roderick's idealized spirit. As the story nears its horrifying climax, art and reality become even more intertwined. As the narrator reads to Roderick from a gothic romance, sounds referred to in the story are echoed in actuality as the entombed Madeline breaks out of her vault and stalks up the steps to confront her twin brother. Madeline, Roderick, and the house all fall into the dark tarn, the abyss of nothingness, and become as if they had never been. In Poe's aesthetic universe, the price the artist must pay for cutting himself off from the external world is annihilation.


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From GED to nursing school — Where can a GED take you?
Haywood Community College's College & Career Readiness Department recently celebrated with GED graduate Jamie Putnam on her acceptance into the nursing program at the college. Putnam completed her GED with the department in 2002.
After the completing her GED, Putnam completed Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and phlebotomy certifications at HCC. She has worked as a CNA for 12 years and is currently employed part-time at MedWest Haywood.
Putnam has known she wanted to be a nurse from a very young age. She has a strong desire to help others and loves taking care of patients. She also wants to contribute more fully to her family's income and financial security for the future. She sees the nursing field as an excellent opportunity to achieve those goals.
Putnam says she feels that many individuals think it is just too hard to come back to school and are intimidated by the thoughts of it. She wants others to know that it can happen for them too.
"The staff at HCC played an important role in my journey," Putnam said. "GED instructors helped target the areas I needed to pass the GED tests. They worked with me and encouraged me through the process."
"Our department works to help students receive the High School Equivalency, but equally as important, we work to transition them into the workplace or other college programs," Patricia Smith, of HCC's College & Career Readiness Department said. "Some students, like Jamie, choose a credential, go to work for a few years, and then return to further their education. Our goal as a department, and as a college, is to create career and educational pathways which allow students to reach their goals. "
Like many other community college students, Putnam is a wife, a full-time mother of two children, and works part-time to help support her family. While it has been challenging and tiring at times, she says the staff at HCC has worked with her to make it happen. Her academic advisors helped her determine the classes needed each semester and then worked with her to schedule classes around her busy home life. Because childcare is always an issue, she has taken advantage of the online courses offered at HCC.
"Taking some of my classes online allowed me to be at home with my children and still complete the classes required for acceptance into the nursing program," Putnam said.
Putnam also expresses her appreciation for the help she received with her math classes. She says she has always been concerned about her abilities in the subject and was worried about whether she could pass the math classes. The Learning Support Services Department helped her to obtain tutors. With the help she received, she passed all of her math classes with very strong grades.
Jamie's efforts and dedication have paid off. She will begin classes in HCC's Nursing Program this fall.
To balance family, work and school has often necessitated additional help. Putnam's family has supported her efforts by helping her care for her two daughters.
"I am very grateful for the times that my family has filled in so that I could be in class,' Putnam said. "This has been a team effort. Having the support of my family has made the difficult times much easier. I would like to thank my husband, Donald, for working so hard and being the backbone of the family while I am in school."
Putnam says her desire to be a positive example for her two daughters has been a strong motivator for her to continue her education.
"I don't want them to follow the same path that I did, but I want them to know that you can accomplish your goals," Putnam said.
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Clinkscales & McKenzie Added To Oakland Raiders Staff
The Oakland Raiders announced a restructuring of their player personnel department Tuesday, adding a pair of former Vols to their organization. Joey Clinkscales was named Oakland's Director of Player Personnel, while Raleigh McKenzie will serve as a college scout.
Clinkscales, who spent the last 17 seasons as the New York Jets' Vice President of College Scouting, played wide receiver at Tennessee from 1984-86. A team captain and Tennessee's leading receiver in 1986, Clinkscales played in 30 games for the Big Orange, totaling 68 receptions for 1,105 yards and 10 touchdowns.
After playing in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Clinkscales focused on a career in scouting.
McKenzie, a Tennessee letterwinner from 1982-84, played 36 games on the offensive line for the Vols. He went on to play for the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers and Green Bay Packers, and was named to the All-NFL team in 1991.
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Unions Should Oppose Advertisements And Cars
At their finest labour unions are class conscious organizations that check the corporate elite's influence over public policy. But, even the best Canadian unions have largely failed to provide an alternative vision to the existing system and challenge the power of big business over important areas of our lives.
Alongside collective-bargaining activities, unions have spearheaded efforts to expand the Canadian Pension Plan and Employment Insurance coverage, to raise minimum wages and to improve labour laws. While these campaigns have directly benefited all workers, unions have also been heavily involved in fights for Medicare and public daycare, programs that serve a wider interest than just people who work for a living.
Over the past few decades most unions have devoted resources to combating sexism, racism and homophobia. They have done so out of a sense of solidarity and an understanding, built upon internal union struggles, that these forms of oppression take their toll on many members and society in general.
But unfortunately unions have generally deferred to the business class regarding much of the social, cultural and even economic sphere. Advertising provides a striking example of this implicit class compromise. On a typical day most people come across hundreds of ads, which greatly influence their consumption habits and social outlook.
Additionally, a media sphere funded through advertising gives corporations significant leverage over the news agenda (companies regularly pull or threaten to pull ads when they are unhappy about a story and simply refuse to advertise in leftist media outlets). Yet most unions have little to say about this expression of capitalist power or the particularly acute psychological burden advertising places on low-income people. Few (if any) unions have called for blanket restrictions on destructive corporate advertising. In fact, some unions representing media workers have called for more advertising. In response to layoffs at the Toronto Star three years ago, a union representative was quoted in a release saying, "Why cut ad staff when the thing we need most is more ads?"
In another example of how unions concede much of the social/cultural/economic arena to big business, they have given a free pass to the private automobile even though orienting our living spaces around cars is particularly damaging to working class interests.
But even aside from the critical environmental question cars are bad for ordinary people.
As the least accessible and most expensive form of land transportation, car-dominated transport eats up a disproportionate amount of working-class income. Rather than promoting cars, unions should be promoting access to employment, lodging and goods by foot, bike or mass transit as this would greatly benefit lower income people, as well as society in general.
But why not "cars for all" some might ask. One important answer is the environment. A transportation system based on the private automobile is simply not sustainable. Preventing global warming requires drastically reducing the number of cars.
But even aside from the critical environmental question cars are bad for ordinary people.
For example, the automobile gives wealthy people an important means to assert their dominance through their fancy vehicle. This has been an important factor since the dawn of the auto age. Even before they had significant utility, cars grew to prominence as technological toys for the rich. As the technology advanced and the infrastructure was laid, the car became popular among the wealthy because it strengthened their dominance over mobility, which had been slightly undermined by rail.
(Prior to the train's ascendance in the mid-1800s, the elite traveled by (the very expensive) private horse and buggy. With respect to mobility, the train and streetcar blurred class lines. Unlike the train and streetcar, which were more available to all classes of society, the automobile provided an exclusive form of travel.)
The automobile's capacity to create social distance appealed to early car buyers and continues to appeal to supporters of inequality. In a car, one can remain separate from perceived social inferiors (blue-collar workers, immigrants, etc.) while in transit.
Unions have largely ignored the ways in which the private car strengthen wealthy people's grip over mobility and culture -- to be fair so has much of the so-called left. Even the financial burden that a car-dominated transportation system places on the working class has seldom been challenged.
In fact, many unions contribute to automotive hegemony by locating their offices in auto-dependent suburbs, subsidizing staff parking and providing car allowances (over $10 000 a year) to employees who have no work-related reason for a vehicle. In a particularly disturbing example of this pro-car attitude, Unifor calls for greater public subsidies for auto manufacturing and for individuals to "buy a car".
Most union leaders and officials seem largely indifferent to capitalist dominance over culture/space. For them, the class struggle (they might not use this term) is generally confined to the relations of production and getting 'more' stuff (not necessarily more power or even a better life) for members.
But rather than simply accept corporate dominance over culture and the status quo in the way something as important as our transportation system functions unions should fight for something better. They should offer an alternative, a vision of the good life in an environmentally sustainable economy.
As the corporate elite drive us towards an ecological precipice, it's more important than ever for members and activists within unions to push for a broader definition of class struggle. If we don't, there may be no good jobs left for our grandchildren.
Yves Engler was briefly a researcher for the Communications Energy Paperworkers/Unifor. He is also co-author of the Stop Signs: Cars and Capitalism on the Road to Economic, Social and Ecological Decay.
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Without trade unions promoting the aim of a 40-hour work week, there would have been no pressure on employers to limit the amount of time employees spend working. While of course employees are free to choose how long they spend working, trade unions worked to ensure this was the choice of a worker, not their boss. The movement for an 8-hour work day peaked at the turn of the 20th century, just before the First World War. And more recent moves towards re-imagining the working day have seen big businesses use technology to limit after-hours email traffic. Arguably such ideas are borne out of trade union campaigning more than a century ago.
While European rules introduced the basic legal right to paid-for annual leave, it is the trade unions which fought for enhanced entitlements over and above the basic EU provision. Since the early 2000s, the Trades Union Congress has fought for increases to the amount of leave, which is now the equivalent of 5.6 working weeks (PDF).
Before the Employers and Workmen Act 1875, workers were the only ones who could be sued for breach of an employment contract. The increased organisation of trade unions and the Great Reform Act prompted both Tory and Liberal governments of the time to take a renewed interest in employment laws. Ultimately this brought about greater parity in the relationship between employer and employee.
Trade unions were instrumental in lobbying government for the provision of leave for new parents - at workers' own discretion. In 1998, the Trades Union Congress launched a campaign to ensure that proposed parental leave would be flexible and well promoted to employees.
Cases of discrimination aren't uncommon, but they'd be a lot more if it weren't for trade unions. As the European Commission says: "Trade unions play a primary role in fighting against discrimination through a variety of actions and tools". They negotiate with employers, support victims, and monitor discrimination cases - keeping up-to-date with the latest case law so that we don't have to.
Although trade unions had reservations about the effect of a national minimum wage, they declared their support for the policy in the mid-1980s. By the 1990s, scholarly evidence caught up with the unions - arguing that a minimum wage would not reduce adult-age employment (PDF). And through the Labour Party, trade unions were able to influence policy in government after the 1997 election.
In the 1840s, unions that were highly centralised and which employed full-time officers brought about negotiation and arbitration as their preferred method of achieving a good deal for their members. This had a significant effect in improving worker/industrialist relations, and while not always successful, they fundamentally changed workplace relationships for the better.
In the 1830s, a Chartist movement was organised around 6 clear principles - and mobilised mass support for its aims through petitions. Just like trade unions, the Chartists' relied on collective aims amongst like-minded people - most visible in the form of three 'monster' petitions presented to Parliament. These contained millions of signatures and proved a desire amongst workers for improved working conditions.
The history of the working week lies in industrial practices, and in Britain factories operated 6 days a week to maintain efficiencies of scale. Sundays were always the day of rest. But trade unions fought to secure the Saturday for workers, too. And now the Monday-to-Friday work week is accepted across industries, as the LSE notes.


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