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With the Thai New Year celebrations coming up you may well be planning to eat in a Thai restaurant or host a Thai meal at home. But which drinks are the best to serve?
The predominant flavours of Thai food are sweet, sour, hot and salty - slightly different from the warm spicing of many Indian curries or the more fragrant, herbal notes of Vietnamese. As with other Asian cuisines dishes are served at the same time rather than in succession - a typical selection being a salad, a soup, a deep-fried or steamed dish, a stir-fry and a curry - which can make it difficult to find one drink to match all. (Thais themselves would not typically drink wine with food - traditionally green tea or jasmine-infused water would have been served either side of rather than during the meal.)
Authentic Thai food can be really hot but tends to be modified in most Western restaurants. The pairings that I think work best are aromatic or fruity white wines and light, cloudy wheat beers. Here are some options to consider, rated from one star to five.
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**** A very good match, likely to be highly enjoyable
*** A good match though not necessarily to everyone's taste
** An interesting, less conventional match - worth a try
* A useful match but doesn't set the meal alight
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When 17 year old Jarvis Coupe finally gets his own apartment with his pet Bujje, the notorious group dubbed The Swarm come to his apartment to join their cause. Little do they know, Beelzebub has had his eyes on Jarvis long before they did. Unfortunately, Jarvis has no choice in what side he chooses and things take a turn for the worse.
"So this is what living alone is like" a boy said as he rearranged himself on his futon. He tilted his head to view the TV. A news anchor spoke of ship fragments that had come down from orbit. It was somehow related to the New Sarum incident. With a click of the remote, the channel changed to an old army movie. He struggled to keep his eyes open. Reaching down to the side of his futon, he grabbed the energy drink and brought it up to his mouth. The brown liquid dripped down the side of his face and he sat up before any more spilt.
"Crap." The boy said. Looking down he saw the drink drip onto his shirt. He wiped it off avoiding it from going anywhere else. Bringing the can back to his mouth, he swung back his head and chugged the rest of it. His eyes widened as the drink took its effect. The light began to dim down and his vision became clearer. The screen was filled with bullets and shades of red. He became immersed in his own world.
Endless possibilities of stories came to him as he watched. Scenarios began flashing through his head like a slide show. Knights in armor, alien soldiers, and monsters from hell. It was all simply random thoughts connected with a plot line. It was a world he could create without having to deal with society.
A jolt went through his body as he felt a buzz on his leg. Someone was calling. Reaching down into his pocket he put it beside him and put it on speaker.
"Hello?" he said leaning back into his futon.
"Is this Jarvis Coupe?" the phone said. The voice was familiar. It may have been a student from one of his classes. He couldn't pinpoint it. He reached in his pocket to play with his lighter to keep himself amused.
"It might be. Who is this?" Jarvis said slightly annoyed. He put away his lighter in case he ended up burning anything down. For someone to call him at one in the morning was unexpected. Also obnoxious.
"Mack Yoife. Remember me from gym class?" Jarvis didn't take gym because he was diagnosed with osteonecrosis in his upper legs.
"No. I don't." Jarvis took a breath and hung up his phone. While swiping through the many apps he had, there was a feeling that he should call back. Before he had a chance, there was the sound of paws padding at a door. Jarvis turned his head around to see the source. There was nothing. But even still, he swung his legs off of his futon and searched for the source. Tripping over empty pizza boxes and energy drink bottles, he eventually made his way over to the bathroom door behind the futon. He opened the door revealing a small lizard like creature about the size of a large cat. It was his Bujje.
Bujje's were genetically created reptiles that were used to balance the Hawaiian ecosystem but were soon domesticated once it was obvious they could be trained. They were modeled off of geckos but created larger so that there would be the ability to eat the eggs of non-native birds. The most interesting aspect is that their front hands only had three fingers (two index fingers and a backwards facing but powerful 'thumb'). They were constructed this way to that they would be able to crush hard fruit such as coconuts and it also rendered claws useless for tree climbing. There were also extended membranes along the side of its body and on its tail for an unknown reason.
"How long were you stuck in there?" Jarvis said to the Bujje. It only stared back at him and let out a low hum. Before Jarvis could say another word, the Bujje climbed up his leg and clung on to the back of his shirt. Thankfully, Bujje's were mostly hollow boned making the weight barely noticeable.
The Bujje rested his head on Jarvis's shoulder and let out another hum. Sensing that the Bujje was hungry, Jarvis walked into the kitchen and opened a cabinet that was beside the fridge. The Bujje jumped down as soon as the coconuts came into view. As Jarvis walked back to his futon, the noise of the coconut shattering to pieces echoed through the house. He turned around to see coconut pieces all over the floor. He sighed and continued to make his way back to his futon. He laid down on the futon stretching his legs and kept his eyes on the TV. Another buzz. Jarvis grabbed the phone, and answered.
"What?" he said into the phone annoyed. Communication was something that he tried to avoid.
"It's Mack." The phone responded in a harsh tone.
"I know that. What do you want? It's four in the morning. I have the news to watch." He said, struggling to keep himself from slurring.
"Listen, I am part of a group. We help each other get things."
"What kind of things?"
"Money, cigars, drugs…"
"Not interested." Jarvis said to the phone. Jarvis tended to keep away from those things and he wasn't about to join something that would pressure him into doing anything of the sort.
"The Swarm could benefit you Jarvis. We can help each other." The voice said trying to convince Jarvis. He wouldn't give into some amateur gang.
"Go to hell." Jarvis said. He hung up the phone without hesitation and took out the battery. He wouldn't be taking any more phone calls. The news anchor on the TV spoke of The Swarm just as he turned off his phone. This wasn't the first time he had heard of them. From what he knew, the Swarm was a bunch of low life's trying to manage the city. All members wore sleek, white masks that covered every aspect of their face. It seemed as if they thought of the masks as uniting them as one entity. There were portions of the group that were more peaceful while others went around town with baseball bats and brass knuckles. That's the portion Mack Yoife was in.
A low hum redirected Jarvis's thoughts to the kitchen. The Bujje was trying to reach up to the kitchen cabinet to look for more food. It was obvious it was starving. It was unusual. Bujje's could be satisfied with a rat and not eat for months.
"Nervous buddy?" Jarvis said to the Bujje. Jarvis got up, once again, to go and calm down the Bujje. Reaching down he rubbed its scaled back hoping to calm it down. "I never did give you a name did you?" Jarvis said. The Bujje hummed happily as Jarvis rubbed his side. It reached up and wrapped its hand around Jarvis arm and started pulling on it trying to climb up. Jarvis began to think of any name that might fit his only friend. Jack, Eli, and Maars were names that all came to mind. Maars was known to be the Daedra of time. It kind of fit the Bujje's personality. Jarvis thought and thought and at the back of his head one name came to mind.
Beelzebub. The Daedra of death and chaos. Why would that name come to his mind? From what Jarvis knew about Cleric mythology, Beelzebub was equal to humanities' Grimm Reaper. Apparently, whenever the name was thought or spoken of, death was soon to come.
Six loud bangs at his door redirected his attention breaking his train of thought.
"Eli, bed!" Jarvis said to the Bujje. Surprisingly, the Bujje knew immediately that his name for now on would be Eli. The Bujje leapt off of Jarvis's arm and ran out of sight. Jarvis's thoughts turned sour quickly as he approached the door. He peered out to see the dumbasses that had the nerve to show up to his house at this time of night. Three sleek white masks peered back. There was a low mumble form the other side of the door as the masks turned to each other. "Get out of here!" Jarvis said, "I don't want to be involved in your cult!" Jarvis said the immediate thoughts that came to his head. There was no use in hiding feelings or trying not to offend anyone. He turned away from the masks and started heading back to his futon.
Six more knocks, louder this time, turned him back around once again ruining his train of thought.
"We just want to talk," said one of the masks, "I know that we will be able to help each other out. Just let us in and open up a few beers. We have lots to discuss before you join us."
"Fracking cult" Jarvis thought to himself. He walked away from the door once again. As he turned the corner he made a suggestive signal with his hand clearly so that the masks could see. There was some more yelling and some banging at the door but it ceased to get Jarvis's attention once more.
A loud shatter did in fact bring his attention back to them. Jarvis went back around the corner to see that the window in the door had been shattered to pieces. "Hey buddy, all I wanted to do was talk…" said one of the masks. It sounded like Mack. It was so very obvious that is was him; there was hardly even a point of wearing a mask. One of the other masks reached through the hole and turned the knob from the inside. As it swung open, the mask that sounded like Mack stepped through the door with a bat swung over his shoulder. The other two were right behind him. The three stood there staring like they were part of some rock band or navy battalion.
"Get some beer Holmes." The leading mask said as he took off his mask. It was Mack. He continued speaking as he handed the bat to the remaining mask, "What do you have in this house? Bud light I suppose? Keith's even? Anything will do. We don't plan on leaving anytime soon."
"You should be." Jarvis said as his hands grew into fists, "There's no beer here anyway, and I suggest you go get wasted somewhere else." The mask that had managed to get into the kitchen was rummaging through his fridge pulling out everything that wasn't alcoholic. Soon enough, all of the contents were on the floor.
"There's nothing in here. Besides coconuts, waffles, pop, and jam." The mask who Jarvis assumed was Holmes said.
"Not a problem. Grab the pop." Mack had said with a smile as he entered the rest of the house with the other mask following behind him. "Any matter, we are the Swarm. And I know you have a talent for doing things others won't. That's why I need you with us." Mack had said with a serious tone. "There's a man carrying a Daedra soul in his body by the name 'The Puppeteer'…"
"I could give a crap about a Daedra on earth again. If it's causing you problems, I think it has the right to be here." Jarvis said walking forward. Jarvis's hands were twitching. Instinct told him to tear Mack's throat out. But Mack had done nothing yet. It would be pointless. Beelzebub. Again the name popped into his head. But why? Why was this name constantly running through his head? The mask behind Mack stepped out in front to stop him from advancing.
Six clicks came from the kitchen bring his attention to something worth watching.
A small but powerful military grade E-11 plasma pistol was aimed at Jarvis. He didn't move. Mack began to speak as he walked past Jarvis into his living room. "There's something I've learned over the past couple years. Everyone around us thinks that they are the biggest shit around town. And they act like it too! Do you remember hearing of Dr. Hevas from the New Sarum incident? Perfect example. Same with Neil Black. Where did they end up? Dead. All because they think that they're the biggest shit around and can't help out the little guys." Mack laid down on the futon and turned off the TV. His eyes did not leave Jarvis's stare. "But guess what! When they finally looked Death in the eyes what did they see? Answer, the pile of crap that they have become. Now Jarvis, my good friend. Look into my eyes. I may not be Death or the Creator, but I know that you will see that too. You could be more with the Swarm. Take my mask. Shield your sight from Death's glare. Join us."
"I have no problem with meeting Death's glare." Jarvis said.
"Big words for someone in a position that you're in. You may have to meet his glare tonight!" Mack said with a smile. A low hum came from behind the unknown mask.
"What the bloody hell is on my back?" the mask said. The voice was recognized as an English student that also went to Jarvis's school, but he was unsure about his name. Jarvis focused a bit more and he saw Eli climbing up the masks back. "Take it off!" the mask said obviously scared beyond possibility.
"Relax Stace, it's only a lizard. What harm could it do?" Mack said. Jarvis looked back at Holmes and he was still aiming with one hand but drinking a coke that he had found. "And Holmes, if Jarvis takes a single step…just pop his head." A couple minutes past and Mack had said nothing. He only sat and stared at Jarvis waiting for him to give in. Eli was now wrapped around Stace's head making itself comfortable.
"Ok I can't take this! Take it off! Just take it off it feels so strange!" it was obvious there was fear in the air. Eli was getting agitated as well. Eli's feet gripped onto Stace but he only froze.
"Dammit Stace!" said Mack with agitation clear in his voice, "Just pop off the lizard!" Jarvis couldn't move. Eli was everything to him, but there was nothing he could do. Holmes aimed the gun at Eli and readied his shot. Just as he pulled the trigger, Jarvis threw an air freshener can in his direction distracting him. The loud and distinct boom of the shot rang through the house as it collided with a body. Stace's body. Within seconds Stace exploded into a cloud of blood leaving a shadow on the walls. Mack's face had contorted into a face of disgust, fear, and anger all at the same time.
Eli had leapt off of Stace just before the impact leaving him unharmed. He was now hanging on a chandelier hissing at Holmes believing that he had intended to kill the human he was atop of only a few moments ago. Another shot left the gun and left a hole about five feet in the ceiling. Eli was once again, unscathed.
Mack got up and ran towards Jarvis. If Mack would be unable to convince Jarvis to join him, there was no use in keeping him alive. He pulled a knife from his back pocket and charged forward. Jarvis hardly moved to parry the attack. He brought his forearm up underneath Mack's and pushed him backwards.
"Leave now!" Jarvis said yelling as hard as he could. His voice had become deeper. He wasn't sure why though.
"Screw you! You're going to hell." Mack said. There was a scramble in the kitchen as Holmes was walking backwards trying to escape the Bujje's line of sight. It jumped down from the chandelier and started advancing towards him. Jarvis and Mack ceased to notice anything.
Mack charged again and successfully rammed the knife into Jarvis's shoulder. Jarvis was expecting extreme amounts of pain from this. There was no feeling. He pulled it out and tossed it aside and Mack was amazed. A scream from the kitchen brought both of the boy's attention. Holmes had at some point fallen on the ground in his attempt to escape Eli but it was no use. Eli was on top of his chest with both of his arms wrapped together and bent in an unnatural way by Eli's tail. Still advancing Eli looked at the human head. Holmes struggled to get the lizard off but it was no use. Eli put his 'hands' on Holmes head and steadied himself.
There was no emotion on Eli's face. Mainly because he was a lizard and there weren't enough muscles in his face to display emotions. Then it started. The cracking of the white mask began quickly and slowly escalated into Holmes screams of pain. The lizard readjusted its 'hands' again so that it covered most of Holmes head. Eli's muscles contracted tensing his grip. Holmes laid on the ground kicking and squirming and screaming. Then a loud crack. Pieces of the bloody mask flew up into the air as seven more cracks followed. Then the screaming stopped.
Jarvis turned around to see that Mack had disappeared He frantically scanned the room hoping that Mack hadn't taken the chance to plan a surprise attack. He had, but not on Jarvis. Mack had made his way up to the kitchen and had gotten beside Holmes's shattered body. He kicked Eli off of the body and pinned his tail down to the ground. Eli snapped at his legs but it was no use. Mack swung back, and kicked Eli's small skull knocking him unconscious. Then another crack. Seven of them. Seven stomps onto Eli's body rendering him useless, defenseless, and dead.
"There. Three things dead tonight! It seems someone was right about Death being here!" Mack yelled wiping the blood off of his face. "And I hope this teaches you…" Mack's speech was interrupted by a hand around his throat and was shoved against a wall. He stared directly into Jarvis's eyes. Mack let out a pathetic sound trying to speak. Jarvis's face turned sour and he let go of his throat. He stepped back and looked at Mack. Mack only smiled.
"Giving up that easy? You couldn't join the Swarm anyways. You're weak." He said laughing. Jarvis bent over and put his hand on top of Eli's body allowing his hand to be covered in the Bujje's blood.
"You know what they say about Bujje blood? They say it makes people immortal. Makes them one with their Bujje…so that they can live longer" Jarvis said staring into Mack's eyes. Jarvis took his bloody middle finger, and stuck it deep inside his cut in his shoulder. The Bujje blood immediately started bonding with his own.
Mack charged without a weapon towards Jarvis. He punched his stomach, but there was no effect. He had no feeling what-so-ever. Jarvis grabbed his hand and flung him back against the wall.
"Finish me! The Puppeteer will only come for you next!" Mack said laughing unnaturally.
"Yes, eventually. But only after the Swarm is eradicated." Jarvis picked up the air freshener can that he had thrown up and reached in his pocket and grabbed a lighter. "Mack. You may be Death incarnated, but I am not. I have free will and a list of vengeance. Starting with you. I am now, the Komodo. My name. My disguise. The blood of Eli immediately makes me a dragon chimera. I may be insane, but no more than you. I hope you burn in wherever you end up." Jarvis said with a deep tone. Jarvis light the lighter and put it in front of the air freshener and pushed down. Within seconds Mack was burnt to a crisp along with the rest of his house.
Within two weeks of getting his own place, he had burnt it to the ground. Jarvis sat down in the very middle of it all and closed his eyes. A voice came to the back of his head.
"You are now the messenger of death and chaos. You are my proxy. My avatar. My incarnate. You have no choice in the matter. Your morals are gone. You will be new. You are the Komodo." Jarvis couldn't get the voice out of his head even as he tried plugging his ears. The cinder around him made him extremely uncomfortable and very hot.
A wallet appeared in his hands and he opened it. It reads "Mack Yoife" but it had his face on it. It was impossible. He bent his head down and relived the past hour in his head.
It was horror. He cried and cried until his face was dry. His skin had become rough and a small tail had grown on his back.
It was still horror. A beer appeared in his hands and he drank. It tasted like crap but he did anyway. There was no choice.
It was all horror.


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Edda Mellas, a teacher, said her daughter was desperate to help police after Miss Kercher was found semi-naked with her throat slashed in a bedroom of their house.
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Monday Re-cap @ World Water Week
After a day of meetings, Opening Plenary events, High Level panels, strategic framework launches, and a City Hall reception – I'm back home and writing a blog entry. To entice you to keep reading, I've included pictures 🙂
Summary for Policymakers
In the spirit of high level frameworks and so on, here are some of my reflections from the day:
1. Choosing to trust – At the opening plenary session this morning, one of the speakers was from PepsiCo. The gentlemen was speaking about his and PepsiCo's enthusiasm for integrating water stewardship into their food production supply chain, particularly where it concerns communities that are around their production facilities. My knee jerk reaction in these situations is to be skeptical about the honesty of these statements, but today I decided to choose to trust their statements. As stated by honored speakers today (including Swedish Enviroment Minister Gunilla Carlsson and many others), engaging the private sector is critical to long-term sustainability; I agree with this in general, and I think in practice, people interested in advancing the responsible and just allocation of water among all users should open their minds to unconventional partners.
Opening Plenary speech by PepsiCo representative, Copyright Patrick Keys 2012, All Rights Reserved.
2. Leave the pre-conceived notions at the door – During a session launching the framework for Water Security and Climate Resilient Development, sponsored by AMCOW (African Ministers Conference on Water) and GWP (Global Water Partnership) and others (CDKN, ADA, etc.), I asked a question about how/why Egypt and Ethiopia were not a part of the program, and whether their conflict may spell a problem for regional cooperation and resilience. I was informed, in somewhat direct terms, by Bai-Mass Taal of AMCOW that ever since January 25th 2011, the whole perception of regional water conflict needs to change. Three key points illustrate this shift: 1. Sudan is engaging Egypt to grow rice in its lands; 2. the Egyptian water minister has made at least two trips to Ethiopia in the last month; and, 3. Egypt has declared that the Nile must be used equitably for development by all riparian states. This is a major shift in policy, and is reflective of a new, hopefully more fully engaged, policy. Lesson learned.
Framework for Water Security and Climate Resilient Development, Copyright Patrick Keys 2012, All Rights Reserved.
3. Disconcerting lack of foresight – During the high level panel on the global rush for land and water today, the Deputy Minister for Food Security (far left below, not pictured on the projector) from Sierra Leone had apparently not thought of including clauses for compulsory land rehabilitation and stewardship for companies to whom his country has signed leases. Though a convincing case was made for the at least somewhat thoughtful leasing process in Sierra Leone, if this Deputy Minister has indeed not heard of this concept of compulsory rehabilitation, then I am shocked. This is resource extraction contracts 101. I'm not comfortable saying that they are learning as they go, since this is their job to know. I hope that this glaring gap in contract creation is an anomaly, rather than the norm.
High level panel on water and land grabs, Copyright Patrick Keys 2012, All Rights Reserved.
If you've made it this far, then here are a few more pictures that characterize the day's events…
My Junior Rapporteur group, "Good Governance for Water and Food" met at 9am this morning. Tomorrow its 8:30. Ouch…
At the opening plenary, I thought the stage looked pretty swanky…
…only then did the Swedish circus performers come out. Surprising? Yes. A little odd? Yes. Really cool? Absolutely.
Also, after the full day's activities, there was a great reception at Stockholm City Hall. Here is a picture of the "Golden Room" with the "Queen of Lake Malaren" depicted.
I hope to keep this up tomorrow, with lots more information about the general information I'm learning and more pictures of the fun stuff. Till then!
The QANAT: June 9-15, 2012
What is The QANAT? A weekly digest of highlights (from news websites, blogs, etc.) related to water security, broken up by topic.
The QANAT is named after an ancient water supply system comprised of a series of vertical shafts that drain into a long horizontal tunnel, connecting a mountain aquifer to a community, field, or livestock pond. Check the wikipedia page for an excellent overview.
Water Plan to take effect by 2012. China Daily (June 11, 2012)
A policy featuring the principle of water rights is undergoing a test run in Zhangye, Gansu province. Farmers there are given a water quota based on the scale of the land they are cultivating and the types of plants they grow. If they use less water than they are given, they can trade the quota left for money.
- Pat's thoughts: Amazing. I can't believe China is leading the charge on this. I'm very interested to see how well this works.
Smart hand pumps promise cleaner water in Africa. BBC News (June 8, 2012)
…researchers at Oxford University have developed the idea of using the availability of mobile networks to signal when hand pumps are no longer working. They have built and tested the idea of implanting a mobile data transmitter into the handle of the pump.
- Pat's thoughts: Mechanical training of local community members should be an integral part of this; otherwise there's (yet another) bottleneck with the external aid community.
Officials call for action as Bethlehem villages run dry. Ma'an News (June 11, 2012)
Without water, and without… water rights, there can be no viable or sovereign Palestinian state," Attili warned.
- Pat's thoughts: True. But there would be very little to stop Palestinians from drilling new wells, if Israel Defense forces were to withdraw from Palestinian lands and functionally eliminate their ability to monitor these activities.
Dams and Politics in Turkey: Utilizing Water, Developing Conflict. Middle East Policy Council (2012)
On July 11, 2009, the government of Turkey announced the construction of… eleven dams in the Hakkari and Sirnak provinces along the border with Iraq and Iran. These dams are not constructed for hydroelectric power purposes. Neither will they be used for irrigation, since the area is sparsely populated… These additional dams are being constructed as a wall of water, with the sole purpose of making it difficult for PKK guerrilla fighters to penetrate Turkey's borders.
- Pat's thoughts: Very interesting. If this assertion is true, then this is a blatant use of water infrastructure as primarily a defensive measure. Can anyone think of instances where this is the primary use of the infrastructure?
As water bills rise, utilities struggle for funds. Reuters (June 12, 2012)
About 85 percent of respondents said average water consumers had little to no understanding of the gap between what they pay and how much it costs to provide water and wastewater services.
- Pat's thoughts: Let prices rise to reflect costs and the consumers will realize how much water is worth.
Land and Rio+20: Protecting an Irreplaceable Resource. IFPRI (June 13, 2012)
Called land degradation and, in arid and semi-arid regions, desertification, this phenomenon leads to an annual loss of 75 billion tons of fertile soil. "About 24 percent of global land area has been affected by land degradation," writes IFPRI Senior Researcher Ephraim Nkonya…
- Pat's thoughts: This is a sleeping dragon in terms of potential impact on global food supplies. Its definitely an awake dragon for the small-holder farmers throughout currently Africa dealing with this. For more on this, check out David Montgomery's "Dirt: The Erosion of Civilization"
Squeezing Africa dry: behind every land grab is a water grab. GRAIN (June 11, 2012)
Those who have been buying up vast stretches of farmland in recent years, whether they are based in Addis Ababa, Dubai or London, understand that the access to water they gain, often included for free and without restriction, may well be worth more over the long-term, than the land deals themselves.
- Pat's thoughts: Fantastic work here. Henk Hobbelink (GRAIN's director) contacted me sometime ago about the issue of land grabs and since then has produced this great piece. I'll be digging into this over the weekend and expect to share more detailed thoughts with you then.
Nile Day 2012 and an unexpected Joint Technical Committee
By Patrick Keys
Nile Day 2012
Recently, the Nile basin riparians celebrated the 2012 Nile Day in Jinja, Uganda. Jinja is located on the shores of Lake Victoria, which is considered the source of the White Nile River.
From Google Earth, 2012
An important characteristic of Nile Day celebration was that the three 'big fish' in the basin were in attendance (Sudan, Ethiopia, and Egypt). The participation of Egyptian water minister, Mr Hisham Qandil was particularly striking given Egypt's previous opposition to the Nile Basin Initiative and its output, the Comprehensive Framework Agreement. For full coverage, check out the following articles:
- New Business Ethiopia – Riparian Countries' Water Ministers Celebrate 'Nile Day' in Uganda
- Sudan Tribune – Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia to meet for talks over Blue Nile dam
- All Africa – Egypt: Minister Stresses Importance of Nile Basin Inter-Trade
Cooperation, via the joint technical committee
If you read the series on this blog last year, then you may have seen the three possible scenarios that I outlined (1. War on the Nile, 2. White Nile Coalition, 3. Egyptian & Ethiopian Cooperation).
It appears that reality is mirroring the third scenario most closely, with the recent tripartite joint technical committee, under which Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan coordinate an investigation of the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam. The simple fact that this technical committee is comprised of representatives from all three of the users that would be directly impacted by the Grand Renaissance Dam, suggests that the recommendations and results are more likely to be used than if they were produced by a single state.
The 1959 Treaty is dead, and Egypt should take notice
Although there are water lawyers out there that could certainly argue with me as to whether the 1959 treaty is a useful international law, I find it hard to believe that any court or government outside of Egypt or Sudan would publicly recognize this treaty as legitimate, simply because the other riparians were not party to the treaty.
Do you disagree? Great! Explain to me (politely, please), how it is possible that Ethiopia and the other riparians could realistically fit into an amended 1959 agreement? If there is no realistic (and equitable) way to do this, then the 1959 agreement must be tossed out, in favor of something that integrates the modern Nile Basin riparians.
"2012 Treaty on the Equitable Allocation of Nile River waters"
The joint technical committee has the potential to lay the groundwork for an evidence-based technical agreement that satisfies the three big fish in the Nile Basin – Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan. I should be clear that I think there are enormous benefits for creating stronger regional ties between these three nations. Economic integration is one path that could lead out of a strong technical treaty.
Adapted from CIA
Ethiopia provides between 70 and 80% of the total flow of the Nile and has vast hydroelectric potential, Sudan has very large oil resources, and Egypt has well-established (though volatile) institutions. Using equitable water allocations as a backdoor for broader integration among these three countries, it is possible that a more stable economically integrated Nile region could emerge.
Wait and see
Above all, the official uptake of the results of the tripartite technical committee will signal how the region plans to proceed; whether they aim for technical cooperation, increased regional trade, and potentially greater stability (through economic integration), or whether they close themselves off, limit dialogue and create upstream blocs (Ethiopia plus White Nile riparians) and the downstream "1959 bloc" (Sudan and Egypt).
Egypt & Ethiopia: Nile Cooperation at last?
By Patrick Keys
UPDATE – "The Dragon and the Nile" exploring China's role in Nile geopolitics
(This is Part V, of Water Security Blog's series on post-Mubarak Water Security, the previous posts are: 1. Mubarak's Fall and the Future of the Nile Basin; 2. Egyptian Water Security vs. Ethiopian Development; 3. Egypt's Jonglei Canal Gambit; and, 4. Egyptian Saber-rattling and a White Nile Coalition)
This series on Egyptian water security has explored the hydrology, diplomatic relations with upstream riparians, and potential infrastructure changes to White Nile and Blue Nile streamflow. The emphasis has been on the relationship between Egypt and Ethiopia, because as evidenced in the second post in the series, Egypt receives the majority of its Nile streamflow from the Blue Nile. This final post seeks to summarize the series and briefly explore a few potential scenarios for what the future may hold.
What have we learned?
As the upstream riparians of the Nile River are finally planning to use their water, specifically Ethiopia, Egypt's water security is uncertain. However, as the details of the Millennium Dam are becoming evident, Egypt and Ethiopia have exchanged strong words; but so far, only words. It seems unlikely to me that the nations in the Nile would resort to violence, simply because it would (a) inflame existing instability, and (b) the international repercussions would likely be swift. Furthermore, recent news indicates that Egypt is more willing to cooperate than previously thought.
What is most likely is the continued development of Ethiopian water resources. If this is so, we can expect to see Egypt continuing to pursue alternative/ back-up strategies to ensure that it receives the flow it needs for agriculture, municipal, and industrial purposes.
The perspective of this series has been that of "what are the impacts of X on Egypt's water security" and relatively scant attention has been paid to "whether or not X is appropriate." The development of Ethiopian water resources, both for hydropower and agriculture, is to be considered an important step forward towards modernization. Given the ambition and the potential of Ethiopian water resources, important strides could be made towards providing food, energy, and jobs to the current residents of Ethiopia, many of who live in poverty.
Future scenarios
These are speculative scenarios for how Egypt's water security may proceed, focusing on Egypt's relationship with Ethiopia.
Scenario 1: War on the Nile
Let it be known that this is considered very unlikely. If armed conflict was to emerge, it would likely begin with Egypt striking first, and would cost Egypt resources as well as potentially contribute to additional instability. Furthermore, if Egypt were to attack, it loses the moral high-ground that it is trying hard to cultivate with the international community, as it has tried to cast itself as somewhat of a victim.
However, instability can often lead to the emergence of nationalist sentiments, and the seeking for a rallying cause. This fall, assuming democratic elections take place, it is possible that one ore more candidates may try and take advantage of this cause. Mohamed Elbaradei, a strong contender for the Egyptian Presidency, has already indicated he can use strong language towards Israel, so it should be considered a possibility that he can direct that rhetoric towards other nations which threaten Egyptian interests.
Though I do not think this is likely, this scenario is potentially catastrophic and warrants consideration, if for no other reason, to illustrate what should not be allowed to happen.
Scenario 2: White Nile Coalition
Sudanese and Egyptian flags from "One Step Forward"
This was described in the previous post , regarding a potential collaboration among the White Nile Riparians. This was evidenced by Egyptian officials visiting White Nile nations (Uganda, South Sudan, and Sudan), and the promises made (e.g. South Sudanese development funds) and partnerships forged (e.g. Ugandan "tabling" of ratification of the Entebbe Agreement).
If Egypt successfully forms this White Nile Coalition, as a counter to Ethiopian control of the Blue Nile, then it is likely that the chief impacts would be in the form of non-violent hostility, such as trade tariffs, trade embargoes, or marginalization in the international community.
Scenario 3: Egyptian & Ethiopian Cooperation
This is rarely suggested in either News reports or more thorough analyses; however, I think there is a strong case to be made for cooperation between Egypt and Ethiopia. Egypt is much richer than Ethiopia, with a more diversified economy. Ethiopia has the potential to store a great deal more water in the Blue Nile, which could have further benefits to downstream nations in terms of preparing for and adapting to changes in streamflow.
Cooperation would also provide an opportunity for Egypt to monitor construction of new dams along the Blue Nile, and play a role in the negotiations of when and how these dams are filled. Hostility would not be likely to produce the same willingness to share this type of information.
Recent news indicates that it is looking increasingly likely that Egypt will pursue a strategy of cooperation. Egyptian Ambassdor to Ethiopia, Tarik Ghoneim, said Thursday: "Everything is on the table." He says Egypt's new government wants to start discussions with all nine Nile countries about using waters in the best interest of all.
The long-term impact of this "willingness to negotiate" will be measured by Egypt's willingness to participate in international treaties, specifically the Entebbe Agreement/Comprehensive Framework Agreement. I predict that Egypt will seek only bilateral cooperation with Ethiopia, and avoid larger agreements because there is more sacrifice associated with a broader agreement.
The final message of this series, though not apparent at first, appears to be a positive one of cooperation. Though the news mentioned above is less than a day old, it suggests that Egypt is seeking a balanced and regionally productive approach to managing transboundary issues. Rest assured, however, that updates to Egyptian Nile relations will be explored as they arise, here on this blog.
What's next?
Center pivot irrigation in Sahara, from Wikipedia
In exploring the relationship between Egypt and its dependence on the Nile River, interesting questions have arisen. Among these, what has been interesting to me is the foreign acquisition of land resources for the purposes of food security (or biofuels security). This land acquisition, also known as "land-grabs", is taking place quickly, in a less-than-transparent manner, and is concentrated in Africa. Given that large-scale appropriation of water for irrigation can be disastrous for downstream users (see inflows of the Colorado river to Mexico) it is worth exploring the potential impacts of irrigating these land acquisitions relative to changes in streamflow.
This will be the topic of the next series. "Global Land-grabs and Irrigation." Gathering the necessary information for this will take a bit of time, so please be patient!
Egyptian Saber-rattling and the White Nile Coalition
By Patrick Keys
(This is Part IV of Water Security Blog's series on post-Mubarak Water Security, the previous posts are: 1. Mubarak's Fall and the Future of the Nile Basin; 2. Egyptian Water Security vs. Ethiopian Development; and 3. Egypt's Jonglei Canal Gambit.)
Photo by Nabil Omar, from Wikipedia
Over the last few weeks, the Egyptian leadership has moved further and further away from Mubarak style diplomacy, towards a more active and "in-your-face" style diplomacy. In the first post we asked what the post-Mubarak regime would look like, and whether they would be more amenable to upstream riparians and the Entebbe Agreement, or whether they would take a more hawkish stance. The verdict is in, and they are not only more hawkish in speech, but appear to be more hawkish in behavior.
As of this morning (April 8, 2011) Egypt looks to be cementing relationships along the White Nile to act as a buffer to unilateral Ethiopian development along the Blue Nile. This is both strategic and necessary on Egypt's part to ensure that when the "Great Millennium Dam" is constructed, and filling, that Egypt continues to have an adequate flow in the Nile. Furthermore, by cementing relationships with upstream riparians, this blog is arguing that Egypt may be in the process of forming a "White Nile Coalition" that can act as a nested interest group within the larger Nile basin.
Outside of Nile Basin policy, Egypt is taking a hardline stance against Israeli activity (by making overt threats related to Gaza), and reversing the more-or-less frozen ties with Iran. The implications of these developments on Nile Basin water security are limited, save for the importance of acquiring regional allies, that are of strategic geopolitical importance.
This post seeks to summarize the current flurry of News reports, unpack some of these issues, and provide some analysis on where things are headed.
Egypt strengthening ties with White Nile Riparians
All signs suggest that Egypt is not resting while the Entebbe Agreement (a.k.a. the Comprehensive Framework Agreement) inches closer to becoming a fully fledged International Treaty. A recent Newsvision article seems to suggest that Uganda may hold-off on ratifying the Entebbe Agreement until Egypt undergoes its post-Mubarak transition. The article is quoted below:
"Museveni said Uganda was willing to wait for Egypt to reorganise herself before she could ratify."
If this is true, then Uganda may be much closer to Egypt than earlier assumed. Also, it begs the question: What did Egypt offer in exchange for this delay? It would be foolish to think that Uganda is doing this out of generosity, and thus the details for this agreement between the two nations are important.
This comes closely on the heels of another high level visit by interim Egyptian leadership to the new country of South Sudan, as discussed in the previous post here. In short, Egypt's stated interests were to help South Sudan develop economically, including restarting the Jonglei Canal project to drain the Sudd wetlands (depicted above).
All of this points to a concerted effort on the part of Egypt to cement relations along the White Nile, likely towards the goal of forming either a formal or informal coalition. Though its unlikely that the purpose of this coalition would be for military purposes, it is not unreasonable to think that this group could serve exclusionary purposes, including favorable trade agreements or development assistance among coalition nations.
Current Egyptian regime more volatile than predecessor
The hawkish activity within the Nile basin is mirrored by hawkish activity outside the basin. A trademark of the Mubarak regime was regional stability, both in the regime's maintenance of diplomatic ties with Israel and with the broader Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. In general, there was very little saber-rattling.
Not so anymore. Recent news reports suggest that on various fronts, Egypt may be ramping up its military rhetoric as well as strengthening ties with regional nations that have a track record of anti-Israel rhetoric- specifically Iran. In February, for the first time sinze 1979, Egypt allowed to Iranian boats through the Suez Canal, including the Iranian warship Alvand. Though this does not mean Egypt wants a war, it is apparently comfortable with Iranian boats floating right next to Israel (a country that Iran has in the past threatened directly).
Several days ago, Mohammed Elbaradei – a former International Atomic Energy Agency inspector (IAEA), Professor, and Nobel laureate – met with Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, President of Iran. This wouldn't be terrible on its own, however a recent soundbite from Elbaradei is reason for pause. Elbaradei is quoted as saying: "In case of any future Israeli attack on Gaza – as the next president of Egypt – I will open the Rafah border crossing and will consider different ways to implement the joint Arab defense agreement."
So, what constitutes an attack? What does "implement the joint Arab defense agreement" actually mean? Boots on the ground? Since the Muslim Brotherhood does not have the power that many news outlets suggest (for more on that read this), Elbaradei is a very realistic candidate for future president. Now, it could be that he is bulking up his "tough-talk" street-cred to cozy up to the current interim Egyptian military leaders, or, he could actually be quite hawkish. Time will tell.
Positive outcome?
This increase in aggressive rhetoric could be interpreted as a bad omen. Many in the MENA region and beyond are frightened that these words are drum-beats for a war march. However, I think there is a great deal of room for optimism, primarily because the question of an actual war between Arab nations and Israel would draw in other allies that have enormous stake in the stability of the region, specifically the US and China. Why? Oil (obviously).
Actions speak louder though, and actions by these global powers are being taken. This is evidenced by China sending its special envoy for Middle East affairs, Wu Sike, to Israel, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Qatar, in an effort to encourage the Peace Process. China has no desire for Middle Eastern tensions to actually erupt into violence, because it would threaten the pace of their development – which isn't an option for the Communist regime. Rising fuel prices in China would foment existing discontent and could lead to unrest similar to what we have seen in many Arab nations. China will do everything it can to avoid this.
It is also worth noting that China is beginning to act like a global power, perhaps even inadvertently preparing to wear the mantle of the (emerging global superpower. That, however, is fodder for another post…
What does it mean for Water Security in the region?
This blog is about water security, not international security in general, so what does this mean for the Nile Basin? In general, this increased hawkishness by Egypt means that the ratification of the Entebbe Agreement will likely move more slowly, especially as this White Nile Coalition takes shape.
For Ethiopian development, particularly for the Great Millennium Dam, it means that a more unified White Nile could make trade and other international activity more difficult. Since the Great Millennium Dam costs 4.8 billion USD, equal to 95% of the Ethiopian governments fiscal year 2011 budget, Ethiopian is very nearly going "all-in."
I predict that China will step up its efforts to mediate relations in the basin for the simple reason that it has made a significant investment in the hydrological future of Ethiopia, specifically in its hydropower (dam) infrastructure. These investments are likely not a generous act on behalf of the Chinese, but almost certainly related to the fact that China's food security will require massive imports of cereals and other crops in the coming decades, and Ethiopia's abundant water resources make it a viable candidate for this necessary agricultural expansion.
Photo by Steve Evans, from Wikipedia
That prediction should of course be taken with a grain of salt, given how quickly things on the ground change.
Also, I've been trying to tell you what to expect from "upcoming posts", but seeing as how Current Events have called me to the other topics, I'll just say that expect more on this topic soon.
If you have comments, thoughts, or reactions, please feel free to share them, and please keep them in the spirit of furthering the discussion, because I will reject comments that are outwardly hostile, especially if they are hostile to specific nations or peoples.
Egypt's Jonglei Canal Gambit
By Patrick Keys
(This is a continuation of two posts: first, Mubarak's Fall and the Future of the Nile Basin ; and, second, Egyptian Water Security vs. Ethiopian Development)
In the previous two posts, post-Mubarak Egyptian water security and conflicts with upstream Ethiopian development were explored. It was argued that Egypt's post-Mubarak water policy must remain hawkish in order to vie with the emerging upstream powers, notably Ethiopia's development of the Blue Nile.
Though I indicated that the next post would be specifically on the Comprehensive Framework Agreement and future scenarios of development within the Nile Basin, other news must first be discussed.
Egypt Renews Interest in Jonglei Canal
On March 27th the current Prime Minister of Egypt, Essam Sharaf, visited government officials in the soon-to-be-partitioned Republic of South Sudan (here referred to as South Sudan). Although pre-trip press releases suggested that PM Sharaf would be discussing Nile River issues with South Sudan, it was unclear that the Jonglei Canal was among them. Whats more, the Sudan Vision daily newspaper reports that various Egyptian ministers, including Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nabil Al Arabi, and Egyptian Minister of Water Sources, Dr. Hussein Al-Atfi, met with South Sudanese government representatives to discuss specific partnerships with regard to flow monitoring equipment and planned, bilateral cooperation.
Although this news is only a few days old, these are the first explicitly water-oriented actions of the new Egyptian political regime, and these statements and actions suggest that the new Egyptian government plans to be actively involved with upstream Nile nations, specifically with those nations that Egypt has historically strong ties.
This news is enormously important, because until recently, the Jonglei Canal has been a backwater (no pun intended) issue, given the continued lack of action.
Why is this a Gambit?
Renewing interest in the Jonglei is a gambit for Egypt in the sense of the so-named chess move; where a sacrifice is made to gain advantage.
By agreeing to share the water that the Jonglei Canal would transport equally with South Sudan, Egypt is hoping that this hydro-diplomacy will cement their ability to exert influence in the new nation.
The Jonglei Canal – a Primer
The White Nile enters South Sudan from the south via Uganda. Shortly after entering Sudan, the Nile enters a vast marsh/wetland/swamp area known as the Sudd. The Nile enters the Sudd with an average flowrate of 1,048 m^3/s and leaves the Sudd with an average flowrate of 510 m^3/s. Therefore, approximately 500 m^3/s is "lost" in the Sudd (which if totaled over an entire year, equals approx. 15 cubic kilometers per year).
The Jonglei diversion project would largely bypass the Sudd, with a 360 kilometer (or 220 miles) canal. For a sense of scale, this is equal to the straight-line distance between either New York to Washington DC; London to Paris; or the North-South length of of Taiwan.
The goal would be to transport more water downstream, that can be used for irrigated agriculture in Egypt, Sudan, and now, South Sudan.
First proposed in 1930 by hydrogeologists, the Egyptian government studied the diversion project during the 40's and begin planning in the 50's. Construction began in the 70's and stopped in 1984. By the end of 1984, 240 of the planned 360 km had been completed. Construction halted due to actions by the South Sudanese rebels in 1984, and has not resumed since. Until now, the project has remained a remote possibility due to a lack of political will both upstream and downstream.
[The photo above is of the rusting hulk of a german made excavator, apparently named "Sarah", that was abandoned after canal construction was halted in 1984]
The stakes: The Sudd
The Sudd (a.k.a. the Bahr al Jabal, Al Sudd or As Sudd) is an enormous wetland, fed by the White Nile, that has an average size of 30,000 square kilometers (although during the wet season, it can become as large as 130,000 sq. km.)
For an in depth overview of the Sudd, I recommend going to the Wikipedia page, which has sections on climate, geomorphology, population, and ecology. The important point is that the Jonglei Canal would, for the most part, drain the Sudd. Numerous studies have been conducted that provide ample evidence that there are both vibrant ecosystems (including huge numbers of wildlife) as well as diverse pastoral societies (notably the Dinka, Nuer, and Shilluk), that exist in the Sudd.
What are the Consequences of the Draining the Sudd to construct the Jonglei Canal?
Draining the Sudd would likely reduce, if not fully eliminate, many of the afore-mentioned human and non-human systems. A few of these impacts are detailed below.
Physical Consequences
The Jonglei Canal would be disastrous for the Sudd, specifically the diverse ecology that exists there. There are over 400 species of birds that either live or migrate through the Sudd, as well as enormous numbers of large animals that forage and water in the Sudd region.
Photo by Charlesjsharp, from Wikipedia
Also, though Egypt and the other backers of a renewed Jonglei Canal project claim that the canal prevents the water from being "lost", this is not entirely accurate. Lost is an inappropriate term, since recent research (Keys et al.submitted) suggests that a large amount of growing season precipitation originates as terrestrial evaporation over the Sudd. Removing the Sudd could thus have large implications for, albeit distant, rainfed agriculture in the Sahelian region.
Political & Economic
Increased Egyptian influence could potentially have a stabilizing effect on relations between the Sudan and new Republic of South Sudan.
Internally, however, it is unclear whether the negative consequences of draining the Sudd or the postive impacts from the construction of the Canal, would win the day. Southern Sudan has, historically, been racked by war and ethnic strife, and removing a key stabilizing factor (access to water and suitable grazing land for the predominantly pastoralist societies) would almost certainly inflame these tensions.
Photo by Tim McKulka, UN Media
However, if Southern Sudan can provide the means for the dislocated communities to receive the Egyptian influxes of capital, in the form of local jobs (canal construction and operation) and opportunities for communities (improved infrastructure, including electricity, water, roads, and potentially education), it is possible that these potential tensions may be reduced.
When Could the Jonglei be Completed?
It is unclear how long it would take to complete the project, but apparently in 2008 Sudanese and Egyptian authorities set a target of 24 years; in other words "Here's a date that is so far into the future, that we aren't going to worry about it."
However, if Egypt is serious about investing in the Jonglei Canal (and it would appear they are serious based on the overwhelming display of Government Ministers on the recent trip to South Sudan), then it is probable that the project could take little more than a decade. This conservative estimate is based on the fact that the early construction completed 2/3 of the project (240 km of 360 km) in approximately 6-years, despite political unrest.
Foundations of a Nile Basin Showdown?
With Egypt courting the partnership of South Sudan, it seems much less likely that the government of South Sudan will sign the Comprehensive Framework Agreement (CFA). Though there are many other nations in the Nile Basin that have signed the CFA, losing South Sudan's support would be significant because it represented a major potential downstream partner. The other signatories, Burundi, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, are all generally upstream providers of the Nile River.
Including South Sudan in the CFA could mean a bridge between the currently upstream providers of the Nile waters and the downstream recipients. In this scenario, South Sudan could act as an intermediary, facilitating dialogue between the upstream and downstream nations.
However, if Egyptian political and economic influence begins to play a major role in South Sudanese water security, it is unlikely that South Sudan would jeopardize their situation by signing a politically volatile treaty with the upstream nations.
What is the Future of the CFA in the Nile?
If this is true, then it is possible that the CFA may become irrelevant as a diplomatic tool for governing the Nile, and that the issue of allocating the finite waters among the Nile riparians will remain an uncoordinated endeavor.
The next post in this series will (likely) explore how these emerging issues will inform the ongoing CFA effort and how these new development may inform Future Scenarios for the Nile Basin.


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We spend part of the time in our home in Islington, but as much time as we can here in Bridport.
We bought the house about eight years ago. It needed a bit of structural work and rewiring, and we put in the kitchen and the bathrooms, but the rest was all cosmetic.
Fundamentally, it was perfect already; it's a ridiculously beautiful clichéd thatched cottage. The village has a pub, which serves delicious food, a school and a church and a very rural feel to it. There's also a healthy mix of people of all ages, most of them very friendly. Because this was bought as a second home, we could afford to spend time here while the works were going on, and were able to treat it like an adventure. We had two deck chairs, which we shared with friends when they came to stay, and the whole place was really basic.
The kitchen has taken shape around a butler sink, set into a huge piece of Victorian slate that I found in an antique shop in Islington. We built simple brick pillars to support it.
There's an old mahogany haberdasher's cabinet in here too, but the fabric swatches have been replaced with mustard and jam jars.
I found it in Bermondsey market, in the days when you could still find a genuine bargain, before it became a loft-dweller's paradise. We replaced the old, exploding Raeburn oven with a newer version. The walls are rough plastered as they would have been originally, and the floors are the original flagstones, extending through the opening into the dining room. In here there's a lovely fireplace made from the local, honey-coloured sandstone, with a huge wooden lintel. The dining table is a refectory table, a bit of a fake, as it's made of old floorboards on a base. The chairs are old school chairs.
We have a beautiful red Capellini light, designed by Marcel Wanders. This is a small one, about the height of a person, but we have a giant one in white, in the living room.
The walls in here are a dark glossy green up to dado height, with white above, enlivened with violent splashes of red, from the lamp and the corduroy cushions in the window seat. There are shutters on the windows, which look out over the overgrown garden.
When we bought the house, the living room floor was old sisal, glued on to concrete. We took the floor level down to install a damp course and then laid the wide elm boards, found in a reclamation yard in Bath.
A team of local builders did a beautiful job, plugging every screw-hole perfectly. I'm delighted with it. Matthew Hilton designed the sofa for SCP, and it's huge and comfy, sitting happily with the brownish, 1950s tatty Italian leather chairs. We've also got two armchairs from the 1920s, upholstered in brown and grey corduroy, and a Victorian consultant's couch, originally from my Grandfather's house, made of mahogany and wicker. And there's another draper's cabinet, with books in it.
This home is quite different from our town house; it's deliberately designed for relaxing with our friends, their kids and dogs. I love the mixture of old and unusual, with a few nice modern bits thrown in.
One of my most precious possessions hangs on the wall in here. It's a photograph of my father, when he was only three, standing in a wastepaper bin and on the floor, below it, is the same bin which I now use to keep firewood in.
There's a Mathmos light in here, from the Azumi range. It's called the Airswitch AZ, a floor-standing glass light, and it's operated by hand movement across the top. You can also wave your hand vertically to brighten or dim the light, which is endlessly entertaining for visiting kids.
Our bathroom has the bath in the middle of the room, facing the window and the view out over the hills. I have a collection of white French ceramic hooks and holders for bathroom stuff, from Port de Vanves, a flea market in Paris. Early in my career, I dealt in 1960s furniture and lighting and spent a lot of time in Paris flea markets.
The floor is stained a dark brown, and the windows are hung with white muslin. I am lucky to be in possession of a beautiful Queen Anne mirror that hangs in here, stolen by me from my mother. The French ceramic wall lights were from LASSCO, the salvage company, a previous employer of mine.
One of the most unique aspects of the house is the elm panelling on the walls of our bedroom. It's made of vertical planks that link into each other. When they were being refurbished, we found an old penny hidden behind them, dated 1870, the year the house was built.
There are lovely views from the windows, so perfect, in fact, that it's almost comical; an architypal hillock decorated with cows, with a little crown of trees, like a Londoner's impression of the countryside.
The big bed is from Ligne Roset, and the white curtains are hung on walking sticks. The wall lights are old Victorian shop-fittings, made from silvered glass.
I'm lucky to be able to spend so much time here, due to the fact that I have an office nearby, at the Mathmos factory in Poole as well as another in London. I still spend more time than I would like on the M3, but I can't complain.
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Owner is agent. Over $35K in upgrades added to home since taking possession in 2011. Upgrades include Bella Cerra hand-scraped maple floors (master bed, master bed closet, living room, formal dining, office & both stair cases). Plantation shutters added (sun room, living room, kitchen, upstairs loft). Custom frameless shower installed (master bath). Schedule showings with owner at least 1-hour in advance at 512-468-6468.
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Beautiful newly-built Taylor Morrison home in Crystal Falls Mesa Oaks community, was upgraded & never lived-in. Gorgeous granite island/counters, stainless steel, hardwood floor, tall dark cabinets, recessed lights, 2 ovens, open floor plan, gas fireplace, surround sound, master 1st floor, 2 sinks walk-in shower master bath, large game room upstairs, Jack-n-Jill & separate guest baths, upgraded Epoxy garage floor. Covered patio & large back yard. Showings by Appts ONLY. Call 512-294-5453 for SECURITY CODE
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Impeccably maintained one story home in the highly sought after Boulders section of Crystal Falls. Sitting on almost a quarter acre this home is loaded with upgrades, including hard tile&wood laminate flooring throughout, designer landscaping, high ceilings, and more! There is plenty of room to entertain as this home features a kitchen with breakfast area open to the family room and a formal living and formal dining just off the entry. Hurry, under $300k doesn't come on the market often in Crystal Falls!
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Home in good shape, The original owner in the home it has normal wear and tear. Need cosmetic up dating. Has community pool and park. Quite area, nice neighborhood. Close to HEB and all around up coming development. This will have to be a short sale. So be prepared it could be months before an approval.
Spacious two story home with 4 beds in Westwood subdivision that backs to the greenbelt! Very open floor plan with huge kitchen and open living/breakfast areas. Signature KB pantry and laundry that is almost to big! Master up stairs with secondary rooms past big landing with built in cabinets and TV space. Master closet is very large, he might even have a little room! Powder bath down stairs has unique ceiling and updated fixtures! Back yard over looks green space and has resplendent sunsets! Must see!
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Phenomenal first time or last time home shows pride of ownership in its care & move-in ready condition. Thoughtful design so you can make the most use of the Living open to Dining. Gather in the spacious Dining while the host prepares a meal in the well appointed Kitchen featuring large center island, tiled floors & ample counter & cabinet space. Walk-in closet & Full Bath at Master Retreat. Enjoy your backyard w/ covered & extended patio w/ sunshades. All minutes to 183/183A. Buyer to verify all info.
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Hidden gem in sought after Crystal Falls.This home is an entertainers dream featuring a GORGEOUS pool with waterfall and landscape lighting.HUGE pool-side covered patio with fans,decorative lighting,TV,and outdoor kitchen nestled amongst tropical landscaping creates a very private and serene backyard escape. Interior features include tray ceilings,crown molding,HUGE kitchen with double ovens and a legendary island, ideal for entertaining.Open living area with gorgeous stone surrounding the fireplace.
A beautiful new 1-story home on an large, corner lot in The Bluffs neighborhood of Crystal Falls! This home boasts and open floorplan made for everyday living - an island kitchen with stainless steel appliances looks over a light filled casual dining space & family room. Spend a quiet night in front of the fireplace or catch a breeze on the covered patio - sleek oversized sliding doors from family room. Drop zone from 3-car garage, private study, & walk-in closets in all bedrooms. Huge closet in master!
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home in Horizon Park, Leander ~ Stained Concrete Floors in Living ~ Island Kitchen with Stainless Appliances ~ 2 Car Garage ~ Large Master Suite with Coffered Ceiling ~ Covered Patio ~ Good Location in Leander near Toll 183 & Metro Rail for Easy Commute into Austin ~ Great Leander ISD Schools!
Amazing home in Leander for under 200,000. This home has been well taken care of. Many features including, very nice wood laminate flooring throughout, carpet in the bedrooms, 2 car garage, a huge backyard that includes a storage shed, covered back patio, nice open floor plan, includes appliances except for the washer/dryer, nice size master, and much more! This is a must see!
This design is very open including vaulted ceilings in the family room and master bedroom. It has a 42x60 shower with a seat and a large linen closet in the master bathroom. Tile Floors in living areas, carpet in bedrooms, granite in kitchen and a sprinkler system!
Texas Hill Country Paradise! Rare Find-One Level Living at its best w/5 Spacious bedrooms and 3.5 Baths! Soaring Ceilings, Beautiful Windows w/Lots of Light-Gourmet Kitchen-Gorgeous Custom Pool & Disappearing Stream in Backyard w/Running Creeks & Constant Breeze! Super Private Cul De Sac w/Tons of Trees & Views Like No Other!Spacious Master Suite w/Updates Galore! Expanded & Updated to the Nines w/the Finest Of Finishes! Spacious Secondary Bedrooms w/Private Baths! Perfect For Multi-Generaltional Living!
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity! This large corner lot with 3-car garage has it all! Tile in Foyer, Kitchen, Breakfast Area and Baths. Elegant dark laminate wood flooring in dining and family. Most rooms have fresh custom designer paint! Kitchen is great for entertaining as it overlooks family room. Kitchen has access to formal dining great for holiday get togethers. Super-sized game room could be used as media and game room. Subdivision has pool and feeds into the highly sought after Leander ISD.
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AUD/USD: will bears find strength to attack?
On the daily AUD/USD chart the pair is moving within uptrend channel. The market's sentiment will remain bullish as long as the pair's trading above support at 0.7570 (61.8% Fibo of the last descending wave).
On H1 AUD/USD is trading near 78.6% Fibo of the last descending wave. If the bears manage to hold the quotes below resistance in the 0.7622-0.7627 area, then further decline to the 0.757-0.7579 convergence area (lower border of an uptrend+61,8% Fibo of the last bearish wave + daily support) will activate the "Shark" pattern. Its 88.6% is near 0.75.