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Via Negativa: Hunger Games
Hunger for Security
By: Candace Chellew-Hodge
Preached on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, SC
Job 23:1-9, 16-17: "the Almighty has terrified me"
Mark 10:17-31: "we have left everything and followed you."
Rumi: "Welcome and entertain them all!"
Hear this sermon at the Jubilee! Circle Web site.
Our first song comes from singer and songwriter Carole King. In her career, she has won 4 Grammy awards and has been inducted into both the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This song comes from her 2001 album Love Makes the World. The song is called "Safe Again."
Seems so hard,
All I want to do is let down my guard
Laugh like a child and play out in the yard
I want to feel safe again
If you watch television for five minutes, chances are you will see this advertisement that seems to be on in every commercial break.
A woman is on the phone with a friend and says something like, "Okay, I'll see you in an hour." She hangs up, punches in the security code in her alarm system and hits the shower. As she cleaning up, we see a sinister man lurking outside her house. Suddenly, he violently kicks open her mostly glass back door, setting off the wail of the alarm.
The woman reacts in horror to the noise and the would-be burglar seems shocked by the blaring sirens. Suddenly, a disembodied voice booms: "Intruder, identify yourself!" The burglar looks around in further consternation, not moving an inch. "Leave the premises now!" the voice booms again, and the burglar finally finds his feet and takes off. The woman is visibly shaken and crying as the voice soothes her, "Ma'am, he's gone now, the police have been dispatched."
"Thank you," she sobs as we cut to the couch where her worried husband and a police officer are comforting her.
Oh, if we could all just have that kind of security. Press a few buttons to set our life security system and whenever someone threatens us, that voice of God booms, "Intruder, identify yourself! Leave the premises now!" We have a deep hunger for that kind of security - that feeling of overall safety no matter what. It's why that commercial, as irritating as it can be, is successful in convincing people to buy this company's security system.
We crave security just as much as we crave anything - food, love, happiness. We do everything we can to secure ourselves - we save for a rainy day, we get alarm systems and guard dogs, extra locks on our doors. We work hard to keep our job, or find a job, or do whatever it takes to get the resources we need to simply feel as safe as possible.
In 1943, a psychologist named Abraham Maslow came up with what he called a "hierarchy of needs," and safety is right up there with breathing, food, water, sex and sleep. Until we feel personally safe in our health, finances and well-being, we're restless and distracted, and we may find it difficult to rise to higher needs like love, friendship and self-esteem. Feeling anxious about our safety can make us depressed, stressed out and affect us physically, mentally and spiritually.
Even though the commercials make it look so easy to be safe, there's no security company in the world that can give us the kind of security we crave.
I don't know,
What happened to you, where did you go
Wish I could not feel the cold wind blow
I want to feel safe again
Our reading from the Hebrew scriptures comes from the very familiar story of Job, who was a rich man, with a big, wonderful family and prosperous farming life. He was the envy of his friends, and by all accounts, an upright and good moral man.
Then disaster strikes as satan - who is not to be confused with the embodied sort of "satan" invented by Christianity - this is simply an "adversary," an entity that makes a bet with God that, with enough suffering, a good and righteous man like Job will curse God and turn his back on the Holy.
This adversary wants to know why humans really love God. Do we love the Holy simply because we love the Holy, or do we love the Holy because we believe we have struck some sort of cosmic deal that if we remain good and righteous, God will take care of us and ensure our safety? So, here we have this man, Job, who has done everything right. He's kept God's laws perfectly, has not sinned or transgressed. If misfortune befalls a man like this, will he still love God?
As you read through the book, it's sort of touch-and-go for old Job. In today's reading we find him lamenting God's absence. "Oh, that I might find God," he moans, but realizes "If I go forward, he is not there; or backward, I cannot perceive her; on the left he hides, and I cannot behold her; I turn to the right, but I cannot see him."
God is good and truly absent. His friends are present though, and they are really no help at all. They counsel Job like I suspect many of our friends, and often our pastors do. They tell him he's obviously done something wrong - think, man, think! If you have done nothing wrong, then none of this would happen. Repent, they tell him, humble yourself and pray harder and maybe God will stop punishing you for whatever you did. But, Job has a different view of this suffering. Instead of repenting, he wants to pick a fight with God, if he could just find the guy.
We can still see these views of our relationship with God at work in the world.
We have some theological camps that tell us God is always right and our job as humans is to figure out what these trials are trying to teach us and the faster the better!
Job, on the other hand, embodies a different sort of relating to God. Instead of going inward, he goes outward, wanting to argue with God. He doesn't believe that suffering is there to teach him a lesson. Instead, he wants to teach God a lesson and show God that She's wrong to bring suffering on those who don't deserve it.
In Job's world, God has violated Her own sense of justice. Job wants a God that doesn't just law down the law and expects us to follow it - instead, Job wants a deeper relationship with God where there is mutual accountability and the underlying rules of justice are acknowledged by both sides.
All Job wants to do, really, is to feel safe again - to have back that God he thought he understood - that God of justice and fairness.
Isn't this our true fear, that God is capricious? That God really isn't fair? That our suffering can be random with no real lessons to teach us? Isn't it really our fear that there is no true or absolute security this world and that God has not made any sort of deal with us that our good behavior will be rewarded with safety?
Breathe deeply.
If only I could believe everything will soon be
Like all the fairy tales I've read
But I feel so lost and naked
And I wake up with the shape of a dream
In my head
Seems so hard,
All I want to do is let down my guard
Get through just one more day unscarred
I want to feel safe again,
I want to feel safe again
Safe again, With you
There is a Zen Buddhist teaching story that goes like this: During the civil wars in feudal Japan, an invading army would quickly sweep into a town and take control.
In one particular village, everyone fled just before the army arrived - everyone except the Zen master.
Curious about this old fellow, the general went to the temple to see for himself what kind of man this master was. When he wasn't treated with the deference and submissiveness to which he was accustomed, the general burst into anger.
"You fool!" he shouted as he reached for his sword. "Don't you realize you are standing before a man who could run you through without blinking an eye!" But despite the threat, the master seemed unmoved. "And do you realize," the master replied calmly, "that you are standing before a man who can be run through without blinking an eye?"
The difference between this Zen master and Job are startling. Instead of angrily shaking his fist at the heavens, or cursing the Buddha for his misfortune at being confronted with immediate suffering and certain death, the Zen master faces his adversary with a calm confidence. For this Zen master, safety is not found in his livelihood or even in his family or wealth. Instead, it is found within. This Zen master has found such a deep peace with the overarching randomness and insecurity of life that he has become infinitely secure, even when death comes to visit.
He knew, as Rumi did, that "This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight."
This is the key to security, Jubilants. Welcome whatever comes to your door, even if the new delight it brings is your own death.
Breathe deeply.
Our next song comes from the Indigo Girls. The duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray started their career in the late 1980s in Decatur, Georgia and have released 13 albums over the years. This song comes from their eponymous first album. It's called "Secure Yourself."
[Chorus] Secure yourself to heaven.
Hold on tight, the night has come.
Fasten up your earthly burdens,
You have just begun.
[Verse 1] In the ink of an eye I saw you bleed;
Through the thunder I could hear you scream,
Solid to the air I breath,
Open-eyed and fast asleep.
Falling softly as the rain;
No footsteps ringing in your ears.
Ragged down worn to the skin,
Warrior raging, have no fear.
[Repeat Chorus]
In our Jesus story, we find our guy preparing to go on a journey. As he's leaving, he's approached my man searching frantically for security. He wants eternal life and he's heard this Jesus guy is one who can tell him how to get it. Now, what follows in this passage has been watered down over the ages, because this really is one of the hard teachings of Jesus - not just for the 1% of the wealthiest among us, but to all of us who are attached to our worldly possessions.
The guy tells Jesus he's got all his moral ducks in a row. He's not a murderer, or an adulterer, or a thief, or a liar and he loves his momma and daddy. That's great, Jesus tells him, but he still lacks one thing: "go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, then come, follow me."
Oh, as people who may be living paycheck to paycheck, we love this passage and the following one where Jesus says it's harder for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven. We love it because finally, the rich get their comeuppance. They've amassed great wealth, often at the expense of people like ourselves, and Jesus says to the filthy rich guy, unless you give it all up - and give it all up to the poor at that - then you'll never be able to secure yourself to heaven.
And, oh, those disciples! Peter takes this opportunity for some brownie points and says, "Look, Jesus, we've given up everything to follow you." Jesus isn't so quick to praise their sacrifice, though. He stops him and says, "Sure you did, but that's nothing to brag about, Pete, because giving up everything means you give up any right to feel superior to even this rich guy. Instead, your decision to give up everything for me simply means you have to dedicate your life to serving everyone - even that rich guy."
This is why - even if we're not the rich guy - we aren't let off the hook by this passage. Some commentators, in their attempts to avoid this passage for themselves, point out that Jesus only ever asked this one guy to sell everything and give it to the poor. He didn't even ask his disciples to do that! So, they reason, Jesus isn't asking ALL of us to do that, or he'd make it a general, across-the-board rule. Okay, that's fair enough.
But, what he does ask this poor little rich guy to do is give up the one worldly thing he cannot give up. Jesus asks this man for the one earthly treasure he refuses to relinquish - his wealth.
For those of us who don't have earthly wealth, this is not the time to breathe a sigh of relief. Instead, it's a moment where we must think about what it is we are unwilling to give up to secure ourselves to heaven.
What earthly burdens are you unable to fasten up? What is it that you value more than the Holy? What is it in your life that you would refuse to give up even if you knew it was preventing you from being fully with, and fully available to the Holy? I suspect it's different for each of us, but whatever it is, it is at the base of our sense of security.
For the rich man it was his money, for us, it could also be money, it could be time, it could be a fear that if Jesus asks for one thing, he'll ask for it all, and we're afraid of what that looks like. Perhaps it truly looks like selling everything we own and giving it to the poor. If that doesn't make you immediately insecure - to give away all the worldly comforts you've managed to cobble together in this life, then that means you're probably already without those worldly comforts.
That's the heart of this request, Jubilants. Jesus is telling us that the only true way to secure ourselves to heaven is to give up anything on this earth that makes us feel secure.
Breathe deeply.
[Verse 2] Kneeling down with broken prayers,
Hearts and bones from days of youth.
Restless with an angel's wing,
I dig a grave to bury you.
No feet to fall,
You need no ground.
Allowed to glide right through the sun,
Released from circles guarded tight,
Now we all are chosen ones.
[Chorus] Secure yourself to heaven.
Hold on tight, the night has come.
Fasten up your earthly burdens,
You have just begun.
In our Zen story, we don't get to hear how the story turns out. The possibilities are endless, of course. The warrior could have been so taken with the master's courage that he dropped his sword and allowed him to live, perhaps even becoming his student to learn the secret to such bravery. Or, he could have still run the old master through on the spot to see whether or not the old guy was bluffing, then went on about his business of pillaging and killing.
Job's story ends much the same way as our Zen story - leaving us without a satisfying sense of closure between God and Job. God finally shows up, speaking in a whirlwind like any good drama queen deity would do. But by then, Job is in no shape to really launch his legal argument against his creator. Instead, God presents Her way of seeing the world - not as a place where God lays down the law and we follow blindly, as his friends see it. It's not even a place where we argue and contend with God, as Job sees it.
Instead, the Holy's view of the world is one of order and chaos - existing side by side. God recounts Her great acts of creation, how She created the plants, the animals, the mountains and the rivers. God reveals Himself to be wild, unpredictable and completely unfathomable. In short, God tells Job, if you want to know me, look around, because I am in, through and around the whole of creation.
Want to know God? Get to know a blade of grass, get to know a drop of water, heck, get to know yourself. Get to know the intricate design, the mysterious depths - the order and the chaos that went into making everything and continues within their existence. When you understand each molecule, then maybe, just maybe you'll get a glimpse of God.
When you begin to think of God as the entire mystery of creation, Jubilants, you realize you've been seeking the wrong thing. Security doesn't come from a bank account, a job, a relationship or anything else the world offers, because all of that can be taken from you in a heartbeat. Security comes right in the middle of our insecurity - the order in our chaos. Like the Reese's commercial says:
"Hey, you got order in my chaos!"
"You got chaos in my order!"
Two great mysteries that taste great together. Order and chaos - the sweet mystery of life and the real nature of the Holy that we seek to be in relationship with.
It's scary stuff, but know this Jubilants, we are all the chosen ones. Chosen to live and chosen to die. Our choice is in how we live all those moments in between. We can live it like that fearful warrior, fighting for certainty and security, armed to the teeth and ready to skewer anything that threatens us without blinking an eye.
Or, we can live like that Zen master, who has secured himself to heaven and embraced the paradox of order and chaos. He can open the door of his guest house and warmly welcome any visitor, even those wielding deadly swords, without blinking an eye.
[Verse 3] In the ink of an eye I saw you bleed;
Through the thunder I could hear you scream,
Solid to the air I breath,
Open-eyed and fast asleep.
Falling softly as the rain;
No footsteps ringing in your ears.
Ragged down worn to the skin,
Warrior raging, have no fear.
[Chorus] Secure yourself to heaven.
Hold on tight, the night has come.
Fasten up your earthly burdens,
You have just begun.
Now we all are chosen ones,
Now that night has, the night has come
Released from circles guarded tight
Now we all are chosen ones
Oh, Yeah!
Candace Chellew-Hodge is a recovering Southern Baptist and founder/editor of Whosoever: An Online Magazine for GLBT Christians. Her first book, Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians, published by Jossey-Bass is now available at http://www.bulletproofbook.com. She currently serves as the pastor of Jubilee! Circle, a progressive, inclusive community in Columbia, South Carolina. She is also a spiritual director and is currently taking on new directees. She blogs regularly at Religion Dispatches. She can be reached by email at editor-at-whosoever.org or by using the suggestion box.
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Many patients considering hammertoe surgery have come into contact with other individuals who have already gone through the process and have shared their experiences, some good and some bad. As a physician it is my job to explain the process of having bunion surgery on a daily basis and regularly explain how it is very difficult in comparing apples to apples when it comes to bunion surgery. There are many different variables regarding bunion surgery as it relates from one patient to the next and hopefully the following can help answer your questions if you are deciding on having bunion surgery in the future.
The best time to have corrective surgery for painful hammertoes is if after conservative treatment such as shoe modifications and orthotics have failed to give any relief and the pain has begun to affect your activities of daily living. Only one foot is operated on at a time to enable patients with one good foot to walk on, ensuring a safer recovery.
There are a variety of different procedures and techniques that are available to correct hammertoes and that largely in part is determined by the foot type that you possess and the severity of the hammertoe contractures. Different types of hammertoes based on the location of contractures within the toe as well as the flexibility and reducibility of the contractures will also have an impact on the type of procedure. Other factors that are taken into consideration include age, weight, bone stock or appearance on radiographs, and level of daily activities. The procedure chosen for you will have an impact on your post-operative recovery period including the protective device that you will need, weight-bearing status, and ability to return to your normal shoes and activities. These procedures generally takes less than an hour to complete, are performed under twilight sleep (IV only), and are done in an out patient setting. Due to the IV sedation, you are not permitted to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery and you are not permitted to drive yourself home after the surgery. Lastly, a prescription for pain medicine and an anti-inflammatory will be given before the surgery and it is recommended that these are filled so that you have these ready after your surgery.
In general, most individuals having hammertoe surgery have a procedure similar to that described in the above video. This procedure essentially releases the contractures in the joint and lengthens the tendon on the top of the toe. This enables the toe to rest in a straighter position. In order to maintain this correction long-term and aid in achieving a more natural appearing toe, the bones of the toe need to be fused or permanently stiffened. This involves removing cartilage off of the adjacent bone surfaces and holding the two bones in a desired position until they heal together as one. There are a variety of implants and techniques used to hold and maintain the toe in the correct position. Traditional methods include the use of a pin that extends out the end of the toe. This is removed in the office typically between four and six weeks after surgery. Newer techniques and implants, such as the new Arrowhead implant, allow for the implant to be buried within the toe and negate the need for a pin to extend out the end of the toe. These new techniques enable patients to return to normal shoes at a faster rate then previously allowed with external protruding pins.
Absorbable sutures are used to eliminate the need for removal afterwards and are buried underneath the skin to give more of a cosmetic scar during the healing process. When the surgery is complete, a post-operative block is administered around the surgical site to yield numbness and a painless recovery and return home. Even thought it is sometimes typical for the local anesthesia to render numbness to the foot until the following morning, I recommend that you begin using your pain medication around dinnertime the night of your surgery. Ice, foot elevation on a pillow, and rest will all help to aid in a smooth recovery after your procedure.
The post-operative course for this surgery includes a sterile dressing and protective shoe or walking boot. The dressing is not to be changed or tampered with until seen by your doctor one week after surgery and is not to get wet. Patients are permitted to walk on the operative foot as tolerated immediately after surgery, however, it is important to keep the foot dry for the first two weeks. At two weeks after surgery, all bandages are removed and patients are permitted to wet the foot while bathing. It is at this point that patients can transition back to a supportive athletic shoe as tolerated. If the toe(s) were stabilized with pins that extend out the ends of the toe(s), patients are to continue with the surgical shoe until the pins are removed. In general, I advise individuals to decrease their normal activities for six weeks as post-operative pain and swelling is correlated to patient activities. Although everyone heals at a different rate, in some cases swelling can occur for up to a year after surgery. Patients are advised to take a minimum of one week off from work to recover from the anesthesia and the procedure.
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You Asked: Can I Stay Clean this Way?
Dear Sugar--
I dated a guy for a very long time and we met through extremely unrepeatable ways. Both of us had very serious drug addictions, his more so than mine, but we encouraged each other to get clean. We had an unfortunate falling out and took a break when he suddenly moved away clear across the country -- I had no contact with him whatsoever. I was devastated, but still, after our little "break" I didn't really care about him the way I used to. I no longer had a wild desire that I MUST be a part of his life, I felt more like very close friends with him.
Needless to say, we had been out of contact for such a long time that I was worried about him and his well being. I had talked to him only briefly in the past two years until recently, out of the blue, he called me and tells me he's back in town and he wants to catch up. When I saw him, I came to find that, unsurprisingly, he continues to struggle with his addiction, but he's certainly better off than he was before. We go out some more and soon enough I realize that he's basically living with me and we're spending every moment together. I really couldn't love him more, but I'm afraid that if I continue with this relationship I'll find myself more and more caught up int he torrent of drug life. Since being around him, I've almost relapsed 3 times. What's more is that he'll probably get up and move again when he finds out I'm fearful of his influence. Is he bad for my health? I know we love each other but there's always the lingering feeling that I don't care about him that way. Am I unintentionally leading him on? And if I stay, will i end up back at square one? -- Sober Sophie
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Dear Sober Sophie --
Let me first start out my telling you how happy I am to hear you are staying clean and sober -- that is no small feat so you should be very proud of yourself. I also understand the connection you must feel with this man since you have clearly been through many ups and downs together, but your doubts about him are extremely valid and you should be wary of his influence on you. One major part of being sober is removing yourself from old habits and disruptive behavior. There is a reason why it is recommended that once people are sober, they change their friends and lifestyle completely -- the temptation is sometimes too much to handle.
Going from 0-60 after not speaking to this man in years just doesn't sound like a good idea. Your gut instincts are making you think twice so take a good hard listen to yourself and break away from this man before it's too late. Since he is still struggling with addiction, he is incapable of seeing how his behavior is potentially poisoning you and you have worked too hard on your sobriety to let him bring you down. I understand you care about him, but you need to care about yourself more right now. Until he can get a grasp on his life, I think you and I both know that the right thing to do is to sever your ties. Good luck to you and I wish you continued good health.


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Emotional or psychological abuse occurs when someone is exposed or subjected to behavior that is psychologically harmful. The abuser intentionally inflicts emotional or mental anguish through threats, humiliation, verbal abuse or non-verbal conduct.
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Examples of emotional abuse include constantly belittling, berating, isolating, ignoring, or rejecting someone.
Emotional abuse, like physical abuse, is used to control, demean, harm or punish the victim. While the forms of abuse may vary, the end result is the same – the victim is fearful of the abuser and walks on eggshells to please him/her and try to be safe from harm. Long term effects of emotional abuse include isolation and withdrawal from others, decreased self-esteem, depression, physical illness, alcohol and other drug use/abuse.
Emotional abuse is sometimes referred to as "pre-battering behavior", as it often escalates to physical abuse.
These questions will help you identify if you are being emotionally and/or physically abused, and provide some ideas on available support and resources.
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Early voting began Monday in Hall County for the Dec. 2 runoff election in three statewide races.
Early and advance voting will be available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 26 at the Hall County Elections and Registration Office at 2285 Browns Bridge Road. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the elections office will be closed Nov. 27-28.
Voters who registered to vote by the October deadline for the Nov. 4 general election can participate in the runoff election even if they did not cast ballots. Those who want a paper absentee ballot to mail in — which must be received at the election office by 7 p.m. Dec. 2 — should ask as soon as possible, according to the Georgia Secretary of State's Web site.
All of Hall County's 39 voting precincts will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 2.
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Action Type: Single Action Revolver
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Emap, the publisher of Grazia and owner of Magic radio, has pushed out its chief executive, Tom Moloney, intensifying speculation it could soon fall prey to a private equity bidder.
After the surprise announcement of Mr Moloney's departure after four years at the helm, Emap chairman Alun Cathcart dismissed talk of a bid as speculation. "I've been on the board here for two years and I don't think there's a month gone by when we haven't heard about speculation about private equity and I suppose today we are seeing a rather fuller day of it. It's pure speculation," he said.
Emap's shares climbed more than 4% as traders bet on the chances of a takeover or the prospects of separate sales of Emap's various businesses to trade buyers.
Simon Wallis, an analyst at Collins Stewart, cited a number of possible buyers, including Classic FM owner GCap for Emap's radio stations, Bertelsmann's Gruner + Jahr for the magazines and United Business Media for the exhibitions and trade journals division.
"For literally all of Emap's assets there are trade as well as financial buyers," he said. "We suspect that private equity companies will be paying the situation at Emap close attention if they haven't already."
As for Mr Moloney's sudden departure, many welcomed a change at the top of Emap.
Mr Cathcart will now step in to the chief executive job from his two-day a week non-executive role. He said the decision for Mr Moloney to go was not sudden but had followed several discussions with him over the past few weeks as well as "assessments and appraisals of his performance".
"I sat down with Tom and we talked about what would be the best way to implement this new strategy very quickly and we agreed that perhaps we needed somebody with a different style, with different leadership characteristics, maybe a much more determined person," he said.
Mr Moloney, who joined Emap in 1981 and became chief executive in January 2003, is likely to leave with a pay-off in excess of £500,000.
The company said the search for a replacement is already under way and it has appointed headhunters Zygos, the firm ITV appointed to find its latest chairman, Michael Grade.
Yesterday the group reassured the City that its 2007 results, due to be announced next week, would be in line with expectations. But just two months ago, Emap warned that both magazine and radio markets would remain tough in the year ahead. There has also been constant speculation about the need for the group to slim down. Management is already in the process of sounding out possible buyers for its Irish radio stations.
The board is expecting applications for the chief executive job to flood in.
"This is one of the best jobs in media, it will have a great deal of interest in it," said Mr Cathcart.


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Fire Destroys East Syracuse Recycling Facility
A huge fire at an East Syracuse recycling facility has destroyed five buildings.
The fire at Syracuse Recycling is at the corner of Clark and Carr Streets in the village, which is near the intersection of Thompson Road and Burnet Avenue. Officials say the fire, which was first reported at about 2:15am, destroyed all five buildings that made up the plant. They also say plastic material inside could smolder for days.
There was no overnight shift at the plant, and no one has been hurt. Officials say there's no public threat from the blaze, and no evacuations have been made.


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When the mercurial barometer stands at 76 cm., how high would a water barometer stand?
A simple form of the mercurial barometer is shown in Fig. 5.
I set up and read the mercurial barometer, and when corrected for its own temperature it stood at 15.061.
It is capable of roughly indicating atmospheric changes in a similar way to the mercurial barometer.
Crossing the Snake, he broke his only mercurial barometer and was forced thereafter to rely on his aneroid.
The reading of the mercurial barometer is a slower and more delicate business.
This is the mercurial barometer; another, the aneroid barometer, invented by Monsr.
Of the many forms of mercurial barometer, that perhaps known as Fortins is the best.
After a long scrutiny of sky and sea, and a tap at the mercurial barometer hanging in the chart-house, he spoke to the mate.
This has already been briefly discussed in the sections on the mercurial barometer (Chapter II).


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Preseason prognostication wasn't kind to the Bucknell Bison.
Defending champion Lehigh came into the season with high expectations — nationally and in the conference — as did Colgate, led by Tewaaraton candidate Peter Baum. Both teams overshadowed Bucknell in Patriot League projections, and the Bison were fourth in the league's preseason coaches' poll.
But coach Frank Fedorjaka's team rattled off a seven-game winning streak, knocked off the No. 1 team in the country in Cornell and began an undefeated slate in conference play to emerge as the Patriot League favorite. Their blemishes included a one-goal setback to Mount St. Mary's in February and a midweek drubbing against a hot Penn State team. That win streak — combined with sluggish out-of-conference starts for Lehigh and Colgate — put Bucknell into the driver's seat as the Patriot League favorite.
In terms of conference record, Bucknell and Lehigh both are undefeated, with the Bison owning a much better out-of-conference resume.
How has Bucknell done it? Balance. Four players on the Bison roster boasted 30 or more points through March. The three main contenders in the Patriot League — Army, Lehigh and Colgate — all only have two.
Freshmen have exceeded expectations: Sean Doyle, IL's No. 85 incoming freshman out of Cold Spring Harbor, was nearing 20 goals in only nine games. Middie Thomas Flibotte is fourth among all freshmen in goals per game (2.36). They complement the upperclass leadership and production of senior Chase Bailey and junior Todd Heritage. Sophomore David Dickson has emerged as one of DI's breakthrough players, amassing 3.18 assists per game and nearing the top of the DI leaders.
And, as always, the Bison are a matchup nightmare. Their 10-man ride gives opposing teams fits — especially against teams on short preparation — as has their quick-sliding D in six-on-six. In the upset of Cornell, the Big Red had six failed clears and 10 turnovers in the second half.
Defensively, Bucknell sits behind Army and Lehigh in many of the statistical categories, but held offensive powerhouse Drexel to only eight goals and kept Navy scoreless for a 51-minute stretch. Senior Mike Huffner is an All-America caliber defender and, with junior Jackson Place, holds down the fort in front of goalie Kyle Feeney, whose goals allowed average is nearly a goal lower than last year.
They meet Lehigh on April 12 in Lewisburg, Pa. for a potential first-place showdown.
In some ways, things look just like they have in recent history: Army, Bucknell, Colgate and Lehigh have made up the tournament the past two seasons and are pretty much locks to do so again.
Both the Bison and Mountain Hawks can clinch conference tournament berths with wins this weekend. Bucknell plays Army at noon on Saturday, and Lehigh hosts Colgate at 11 a.m. in a game broadcast by CBS Sports Network.
Lafayette and Holy Cross play on Saturday, with the loser potentially facing elimination.
Navy is all but out of the picture at 1-4 in league play (only the Army game remains). Said coach Rick Sowell to the Baltimore Sun: "We're playing for pride," Sowell said Wednesday morning. "And we're not just playing for pride, but we're playing for the name on front of the uniform and everything that Navy represents. Maybe some of our goals that we had set forth won't be realized, but we still have a lot to play for. For the seniors, it's the last stretch of games that they may ever play, and I'm sure they want to go off on a good note. Whatever we can springboard into the offseason in a positive way, that certainly can't hurt us as we look to the future."
Many expected the Patriot League to be a multi-bid league, with the aforementioned preseason expectations of Lehigh and Colgate. But heading into the bulk of conference play, it appears that Bucknell is the only team with an at-large resume good enough to get an NCAA Tournament bid if they don't win the conference tourney. If the Bison win the Patriot League's AQ, it will likely be a one-bid year.
1. John Glesener, sophomore, M (9GP, 23G, 19A)
2. David Dickson, sophomore, M (11GP, 5G, 35A)
3. Peter Baum, senior, A (10GP, 26G,11A)
4. Matt Poillon, sophomore, G (8GP, 7.56 GAA, .587%)
5. Garret Thul, senior, A (9GP, 29G, 5A)
John Glesener's production has been quiet in terms of national headlines, but he has been putting up big numbers. Against Colgate, he had six points in the win. The 6-foot-3, 197-pound sophomore middie leads the Patriot League in points with 42 and is sixth nationally with 4.67 points per game. Garrett Thul is among DI's goal leaders. Balance has led Bucknell to where it is as a team — not surprising for a Bucknell program that has always had depth over star power — but David Dickson's campaign has been impressive. He's among DI's leaders in assists.
Peter Baum's numbers are still stellar despite not matching last year's epic season — but no one would be surprised to see him lead Colgate through a conference tournament run. Matt Poillon was injured for a few games, which only reaffirmed his importance to the Lehigh squad when the team struggled without him. The entire team plays better with the sophomore between the pipes, so he gets consideration despite gaudy numbers from the team's attack crew, David DiMaria in particular.


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May 12, 2013
Senators' Erik Karlsson deflects talk of injury, Matt Cooke
By BRUCE GARRIOCH, QMI Agency
OTTAWA - Erik Karlsson is pretty quick moving the puck.
On Sunday, he was just as slick at dismissing any talk about the Ottawa Senators second-round matchup against Matt Cooke and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
They may be getting ready for a playoff series, but it would appear the trash talk is being put aside.
As soon as the matchup was settled late Saturday night when the Penguins knocked off the Islanders in overtime, Karlsson sent out a tweet to try to calm the waters and make sure the focus is on what happens on the ice.


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'The Expendables 3': More Action, Less Sequence
19 Aug 2014 // 6:30 AM
As a movie, The Expendables 3 is kind of a shambles. As part of a never-ending retirement party, it's kind of a gas.
Did Piracy and/or a PG-13 Rating Doom 'The Expendables 3'?
18 Aug 2014 // 6:00 AM
Was online "availability" and a anti-hard "R" stance the real reasons this third film in the action franchise failed?
'The Expendables 3' Is Nothing More than a Few Fantastic Action Scenes
15 Aug 2014 // 4:30 AM
What The Expendables 3 lacks is the kind of exuberant pizzazz which made these particular performers ripe for rediscovery in the first place.


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Fred Sheehan: Mises was Right
Fred Sheehan discusses whether the Fed has passed the point of no return with respect to credit expansion:
The central teachings of Austrian economics are commonly understood. It is the hieroglyphics called "economics" at colleges today that is rubbish. It will join the ash heap of history. T
he Austrians taught – and do teach, on isolated campuses – that an accumulation of debt in excess of what can be paid back has consequences, either in default or inflation. To someone dropping in from 1910, that might seem so fundamental, it isn't even worth mentioning. Oh, what that out-of-date relic has missed.
Second, Ludwig von Mises was right: "There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved." (Chapter XX: Interest, Credit Expansion, The Trade Cycle, § 8 , The Monetary or Circulation Theory of the Trade Cycle)
We may not have passed that point of no return in 2008, even though our recently retired Fed chairman, Simple Ben Bernanke, saved his skin by making that claim over and over. If not for his nationalizing America, he continually reminded us, "the world would have ended."
I think we have passed that point today. The central bank balance sheets absorbed enough bad paper (bonds, mortgages, CDOs, Maiden Lane) to assert the solvency of the world's banking system by 2009. Having done nothing to restore the foundations of banking over the past five years, the central banks are in no position to absorb the "final and total catastrophe." Their credit-ability is on borrowed time.


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A reverse mortgage is a special type of home equity loan that is available to homeowners age 62 and older. You receive cash against the equity of your home without selling it. You can use the income from a reverse mortgage in almost any way you choose. Most people use them to close the gap between their retirement expenses and their retirement incomes. Some use a reverse mortgage as a resource to pay for medical care or buy long-term care insurance. Others use them to protect their assets or fund a life insurance policy.
You choose whether you want to receive a lump-sum payment, a monthly payment or a line of credit. The total amount that you can borrow is based primarily on the age of the youngest homeowner, the value of the home, the type of reverse mortgage you select and the current interest rate.
Unlike a traditional mortgage, a reverse mortgage does not require an income or credit history, and you make no monthly payments. Instead, the amount you owe, based on loan payouts and interest on the loan, increases over time. You do not have to repay the loan as long as you continue to live in the home. The loan becomes due when you or the last borrower (such as the remaining spouse) dies, sells the home or moves out of the home permanently. You or your heirs keep the difference if the home's selling price is greater than the reverse mortgage loan balance when it's time to repay the loan. Your heirs also can keep the home if they repay the loan balance.
Reverse mortgages include many important consumer protections:
To determine if a reverse mortgage is right for you, consider how long you expect to stay in your home safely and practically. Will you be able to maintain your home? Do you have friends and neighbors nearby who can help if your ability to take care of your home and yourself declines? Is your neighborhood safe? Can your current home be adapted if your physical needs change?
A reverse mortgage usually has significant upfront costs. Therefore, if there is a good chance you will be moving out of the home soon (for example, because of a health problem) it is not a good idea to buy a reverse mortgage. Also, reverse mortgage funds must first be used to pay off any existing mortgage or other debt against the home, and to make required home repairs. These expenses can greatly reduce the amount of the loan available.
Sometimes a conventional home equity loan is a better option than a reverse mortgage, particularly if you are unsure how long you can continue to live at home.
Most people get a reverse mortgage through a traditional mortgage lender, like a bank. There are many reverse mortgage products available today, with different features, costs, and interest rate choices. As with any major purchase, it is best to shop around for the best deal. Study your options carefully before making any decisions.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers general information, links to lenders and calculators to determine if a reverse mortgage is right for you. To find a reverse mortgage counselor near you, call AARP's national reverse mortgage hotline at 1-800-209-8085.
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Heart surgery incision
Is your chest scar a badge of honor or a painful reminder?
If you have had open heart surgery. you will most likely have a vertical heart surgery incision down the center of your chest along the breastbone (sternum). In some cases you could have an incision that crosses your chest between the ribs.
Although hospitals are now starting to do less invasive surgeries (and the future looks really promising for minimally invasive heart surgery), a 6 to 10 inch chest incision is still the reality for many.
It's normal to wonder what the chest scar will end up looking like and how it will affect you. Scars vary in size and appearance - and people's long term reactions to them vary as well.
Some people feel their surgery scar is a badge of honor and are proud to show it to the world. In her book, From the Heart, Kathy Kastan has a picture of her scar that is included in a series of bypass survivors' images used as a part of a WomenHeart public service campaign.
Some people, especially women who want to wear low cut dresses or tops, may want use an over-the-counter cosmetic concealer, which can camouflage the scar and its discoloration. Talk to your pharmacy.
The good news - for most the scar (and your reaction to it) fades away. Over time it becomes fainter and fainter.
There are many ways to close the external heart surgery incision (staples, dissolving stitches, glue), and each surgeon does things a little differently. Inside, the wires or staples that initially hold your sternum together while it heals will stay in your body permanently.
It's normal to feel discomfort in the form of numbness, deep itchiness, tightness, or a burning sensation during healing.
Your medical team will provide you with instructions for your activities during the early weeks, but while your sternum and heart surgery incision are healing you will need to avoid using your arms excessively, and you will want to avoid lifting anything in excess of 5-10 pounds (2 - 4.5 kilograms). A gallon of milk weighs approximately 8.5 pounds (3.75 kilograms). You should also avoid overhead activities with your hands, such as reaching for items from the top shelf of a closet or cupboard.
One of the complications with a heart surgery incision is infection. If, after returning home, you experience any of the following signs or symptoms, call your doctor. These could be warning signs that your chest wound is infected:
Protruding staples, especially if you lose a lot of weight can be a problem and will require medical attention.
Chronic pain at incision sites
Some people experience a fair amount of pain with their chest incision. The pain may be from from scar tissue, nerve damage, and the overall insult to the system of being opened up. In addition to dealing with the pain, this can be very worrisome - you're always wondering if it's scar pain or heart pain. If you are experiencing pain, talk it over with your doctor.
Keloid scarring
In most cases, a heart surgery incision will heal without any problems. Sometimes keloids form within scar tissue, which in some cases produce a lump much larger than that of the original scar. A keloid scar is benign, non-contagious, and usually accompanied by severe itchiness, sharp pains, and changes in texture. If you have keloid scarring, talk to your doctor. There is no one simple cure for keloid scars and recurrence after treatment is common.
One option - Scar revision
The final look of your scar depends of many factors, including your skin type and your age. If you are unhappy with your scar, you may want to consider a scar revision. Sometimes a scar revision is necessary to relieve discomfort.
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The Supreme court said today that it will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Obama health care plan by March of next year.
Republicans have called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act unconstitutional since before President Obama signed it into law in March 2010. Federal appeals courts have been split on their assessment.
READ: Full story from USA TODAY's Joan Biskupic.
Update at 10:05 a.m. ET: The court says that among the points it will hear is whether the rest of the health care law could stand if the court should find the individual mandate portion unconstitutional, or whether the entire law would be rejected.
Original post: The timing means the court will deliver its decision in the summer, a few months before the 2012 presidential election, USA TODAY's Joan Biskupic reports.
The key legal question is whether the federal government has the right to force most Americans to buy health insurance.
If the justices say no, that would undercut the entire law because so much of its funding depends on the so-called individual mandate.
A Supreme Court victory by the administration would embolden President Obama to tout the law as a major accomplishment of his first term.
Doug is an unrepentant news junkie who loves breaking news and has been known to watch C-SPAN even on vacation. He has covered a wide range of domestic and international news stories, from prison riots in Oklahoma to the Moscow coup against Mikhail Gorbachev. Doug previously served as foreign editor at USA TODAY. More about Doug
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The Bureau of Land Management's Buffalo Field Office has released the latest draft resource management plan (RMP) and supporting environmental impact statement (EIS) for a 90-day public review.
The revised RMP will replace the 1985 Buffalo RMP.
According to the BLM's media release, the draft RMP/EIS includes a series of management actions within four management alternatives designed to address management challenges and issues raised during scoping, including among others energy development, wildlife habitat management, livestock grazing, and travel management.
To view the draft RMP/EIS, got to the BLM's website here: http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/prog...
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By personal delivery to the Buffalo Field Office or at a BLM-hosted public meeting.
The planning area for the project includes BLM lands in Johnson, Sheridan, and Campbell Counties.
Public meetings will be held in Buffalo August 5th, Gillette August 6th, Sheridan August 19th, and in Kaycee August 20th, with times to be determined.
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"I enjoy the relationships with my patients—getting to know them more personally," says Dr. Horman, whose practice focuses on orthodontics. "I also enjoy the positive outcome and well-being that a patient experiences after treatment. Particularly with orthodontics, I enjoy seeing the change that occurs as the problems begin to resolve and the patient gets to experience better function and a beautiful smile." MORE
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; preferred keying skill of at least 30 words per minute (wpm).
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This classification requires the applicant to successfully complete a background check, polygraph, and drug test prior to appointment; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license; and the ability to work all three shifts (days, afternoons, and graveyards), holidays, and weekends.
The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Knowledge of: Yuma County Policies and Procedures; Department policies and procedures related to dispatching law enforcement officers and other emergency services; proper two-way radio and telephonic communication techniques and codes; Yuma County geographical area, road systems, and the locations of important buildings.
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have announced that they have donated more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind contributions over the last fiscal year. This is the first time Walmart, or any U.S. retailer, according to the company, has achieved that level of giving. The growth in global giving was largely due to increased in-kind donations in the U.S. to local food banks and families impacted by disasters.
"At Walmart we believe in taking care of our neighbors and our communities," said Leslie Dach, executive vice president of Corporate Affairs for Walmart.
"One way we can do that is through our giving, and we've tried to step up in a big way. We are using our size and the unique strengths of our business to address the issues that enable us to have the most impact in communities around the world, building programs in areas such as hunger relief, job training and support of local schools."
Overall, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation's total global contributions of $1.08 billion in the last fiscal year include U.S. giving of $1 billion in cash and in-kind gifts, up from $872.7 million last year; more than 351 million meals to local food banks through Feeding America; 1 million bottles of water to residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy; and $1.9 million in grants to Share Our Strength.
In addition, some of the other initiatives Walmart stores and clubs were involved in included $4.9 million toward first responders; $106.4 million in cash and in-kind gifts given by Sam's Club and the Sam's Club Giving Program; and more than 23,000 tons of donated food to hunger relief organizations in Mexico.
Walmart and Sam's Club customers and associates around the world also raised $156.3 million for local organizations such as the Salvation Army and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in addition to corporate charity initiatives.


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VILLA AURORA is a stunning Villa with its own large self contained Apartment/Suite and charming 300 year old Trullo in the Valle d'Itria wine region, close to many lovely beaches. It is set in an idyllic tranquil countryside location for total relaxation, yet it is only a 7 minute drive to Ostuni town centre, the famous "White City" and less than 10 minutes to Ceglie Messapica and Cisternino, where there are an abundance of great restaurants serving the freshest local produce and great Puglian wines. It sleeps up to 16 people and is fabulous for much smaller groups too. View our website www.villaaurorapuglia.com and take a look at the video on there to see just how good it is!
The VILLA, APARTMENT and TRULLO have all been beautifully and comfortably furnished throughout. All 7 BEDROOMS are tastefully decorated with good quality very comfortable beds. It has lots of large windows and doors to enjoy the beautiful views from whilst inside, making it very light, airy and spacious. There are 4 LARGE TERRACES and 3 LARGE COVERED OUTSIDE VERANDAS to sit, eat and relax. The ROOF TERRACE is truly amazing with the real "WOW" factor! All this surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, an olive grove, ancient olive trees and a wonderful 10 x 8 metre HEATED SWIMMING POOL. In low season or for late bookings we are prepared to rent the villa out separately.
The UPPER LEVEL with its high ceilings has a large LOUNGE with Samsung Smart/3D and Apple TVs, Sky, DVD player, B & O music system, two sofas, two armchairs, stone fireplace and two sets of glass doors - one leading out to the FRONT TERRACE and the other to a large covered VERANDA with two sofas, two dining tables and sixteen chairs. The lounge is open plan and leads through to a fully equipped KITCHEN with extra large oven, six burner hob, cooker hood, double sink, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, coffee machine and air conditioning, which cools both the lounge and kitchen. There is a large dining table and chairs with glass doors leading out to the covered VERANDA where it is a delight to eat. The MASTER BEDROOM has a chaise longue to sit and peacefully relax, with glass doors leading out to another covered VERANDA with two steamer armchairs overlooking the beautiful swimming pool. There is a further very pretty DOUBLE BEDROOM and a spacious FAMILY BATHROOM with bath/shower, 2 basins, bidet and wc. Both bedrooms have air conditioning. Desk area and printer for guests use and a marble staircase leading to the lower level of the Villa.
The LOWER LEVEL OF THE VILLA has 3 BEDROOMS. This level of the Villa is huge and very cool in summer, therefore air conditioning is not required. There is a very large FAMILY BEDROOM with a super-king size bed, a single bed, sofa and music system, plus two further BEDROOMS - one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. There are two modern BATHROOMS with walk in showers. The DINING AREA looks out onto the garden where the entire wall is heat reflective glass panels and doors. This has the most spectacular glass dining table with chairs all around, with the base of the table being the root of an ancient tree. Next to it is a gold chesterfield sofa. This leads into a MASSIVE LOUNGE with a full size snooker table, three sofas, two wing armchairs, antique opium day bed, lovely stone fireplace, iLuv music system, Panasonic Plasma and Apple TVs, DVD player and satellite system. There is a Nintendo Wii games console complete with lots of Nintendo games and a cupboard full of board and other games for the whole family to have great fun with. On this level there is a further KITCHEN with a large stone breakfast bar, four bar stools, large American style fridge/freezer, separate ice making machine, microwave/oven, six burner hob, cooker hood and double sink. There is also a large UTILITY ROOM with a supersize washing machine, tumble drier, iron, ironing board, deep porcelain sink, fridge/freezer, vacuum cleaners and cleaning equipment.
The SELF CONTAINED SUITE/APARTMENT is very spacious. Whilst being part of the Villa it has the benefit of having its own front door, giving the guests staying there total privacy. It has a very large DOUBLE BEDROOM with air conditioning and wonderful views overlooking the swimming pool and a spacious BATHROOM with shower, 2 basins, bidet and wc. There is a well equipped KITCHEN/DINER/LOUNGE with oven, hob, cooker hood, double sink, fridge/freezer, dining table and six chairs, sofa, TV, DVD and CD players. From here there are glass doors leading out to the FRONT TERRACE where there is a table and chairs to sit and enjoy breakfast, have lunch and drinks.
The TRULLO, which is unique to this part of Italy, is 300 years old and has been fully restored to tastefully provide all the comforts anyone would need and it has the added benefit of being right next to the villa. It consists of a DOUBLE BEDROOM, LOUNGE with sofa, table, chairs, TV and DVD player, fully fitted KITCHEN with fridge, oven, hob, dishwasher and BATHROOM. The walls are over a metre thick, making it cool in the hot summer months. It has air conditioning to provide heating for the cooler months of the year. There is no WiFi in here because of the thickness of the walls.
There are 7 bedrooms in total sleeping 15 people, plus a full size baby's cot and highchair. Additional cots and highchairs can be provided. To sleep a 16th person we have an additional single bed which can be put into either the apartment lounge, the family bedroom or the lounge in the lower level of the villa.
All four kitchens are fully equipped to the highest standard, with their own crockery, glasses, cutlery and cooking equipment.
There are many areas to eat inside the Villa, plus several lovely different areas outside to sit and relax, both in and out of the sun.
All the doors and windows have shutters and mosquito nets, giving total darkness to all the bedrooms at night, creating the perfect sleeping environment.
There is the MOST INCREDIBLE ROOF TERRACE with a marble staircase leading up to it with sofas, coffee table, dining table/chairs, bbq and extensive lighting for evening entertaining. From the villa's elevated position you have spectacular views across the hills to Ostuni, Ceglie Messapica and Cisternino. Perfect for sitting sipping an aperitif, watching the sunset and to have dinner under the stars with the most amazing "WOW" experience, which never goes away. No where else has a spectacular roof terrace and gardens like ours.
UNLIMITED WiFi throughout the Villa and the Apartment, even around the swimming pool and on the roof terrace, but excluding the Trullo.
Air conditioning
Alarm system
5 Hairdryers for guests use
Central heating throughout the Villa and Apartment for winter use
Bookcase full of books
CDs and DVDs for guests use
Masses of games for all the family to enjoy
Fully comprehensive Guest Information Books detailing everything guests need to know
Property Manager on hand who speaks Italian and fluent English for our meet and greet service on arrival and to give any assistance which may be required during your stay
A cook can be provided for evening meals for an additional charge, as well as daily cleaning and babysitting
Smoking is not allowed inside the properties only outside, which really isn't a problem because there are so many nice places to sit and enjoy the views
Private 10 x 8 metre heated SWIMMING POOL with roman steps and advanced salt water system. 12 high quality sun loungers, 4 super size designer armchairs, 2 sun umbrellas and its own deluxe fully tiled BATHROOM with walk in shower, plus a SOLAR HEATED SHOWER by the poolside. Large stone patio all around the pool, framed with lovely lawns with an oak swing hanging from an ancient olive tree. We have the latest technology SOLAR POOL COVER for the beginning and the end of the season, which really does boost the pool's temperature by several degrees. Being here really is like being in a five star hotel but having it all to yourself, it is so large, tranquil and beautiful.
There is a very large covered DINING AREA BY THE POOL with a stone table and chairs, stone double sink, fridge, stainless steel cool cart and built-in bbq. This has full lighting all around, including the swimming pool and the garden, with a beautiful Egyptian lantern over the dining table.
Leading up from the swimming pool is a lovely natural STONE TERRACE with benches to sit quietly under the ancient olive trees and enjoy looking down at the swimming pool area and the mediterranean gardens around.
There are 2.5 acres of BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS consisting of many different interesting individual areas which are an absolute delight and maintained to the very highest standard. Amongst this is a LOVELY LAVENDER GARDEN.
We have our own OLIVE GROVE from which we produce our own olive oil. There are palms, almond, cypress and many other trees. Fig, mulberry, pomegranate, orange and lemon trees to pick your own fruit from. Rosemary, thyme, sage, mint and oregano bushes for fresh herbs to cook with.
4 SHADED CAR PORTS plus lots of parking areas all around the grounds
ELECTRIC GATES with intercom system leading to the LARGE DRIVEWAY going all around the Villa
The property is very private and secure with a fenced dry stone wall around the entire 2.5 acres
Outdoor TABLE TENNIS & TABLE FOOTBALL
Supersize washing machine and two Brabantia rotary washing lines
Linda and Chris have put the utmost care and attention into every precise detail. It has been furnished as our home and not as a holiday rental property, giving it that warm homely feel, despite it being very large. We manage the property ourselves and Linda prides herself in giving our guests a first rate very personal service, always being there to assist, which all our 5* reviews testify.
The photographs really don't do it justice, it is better than even the photographs portray.
We are a family of four. Linda has put all her energy and lovingly care into Villa Aurora, bringing it up to the very highest standard. It is a wonderful family home for us, perfect for entertaining, which we like to share with other people, allowing them to also enjoy the pleasure of staying there. We are very passionate about giving all of our guests the very best holiday experience and service, which all the amazing 5 star reviews we have testify.
Linda Cargill purchased this villa in 2008
When we first arrived in Puglia we fell in love with this unspoilt part of Italy, its friendly people, fantastic locally produced food and wine, good weather, lovely coastline and beautiful old historical towns, with Ostuni being in our opinion the best. It was like stepping back in time! The area is steeped with history and beautiful architecture.
Villa Aurora is in the Vallie d'Itria, surrounded by vineyards, with lots of local wine producers where you can have wine tours. We can even arrange wine tasting at the villa with one of the local vineyards and beer tasting with a local artesan beer producer.
We invite you to come share in and enjoy for yourselves what we have lovingly created. You will not be disappointed.
We originally wanted to purchase something old, but on looking found these properties to be very dark and often damp, not allowing you to enjoy the beautiful weather and views from whilst inside. What we love about Villa Aurora is its spaciousness with its high ceilings, large windows and doors, letting in lots of light, allowing you to enjoy the fantastic views of the swimming pool, beautiful gardens and lovely countryside from inside. These can also be enjoyed from the Villa's seven terraces, three of which are shaded. Every time we go onto the roof terrace that instant feeling of "WOW" never goes away. Everybody who goes up there feels exactly the same way. With the added benefit of a 300 year old trullo, the property offers the very best of both worlds, old and new.
With our hectic lives we find the villa to be so quiet, peaceful and instantly relaxing. It is situated in a truly beautiful location and is luxurious in every way. We have landscaped the gardens to complement this with many different areas to sit and relax. It has become our haven away from the pressures of the outside world.
We had the most incredible holiday at Villa Aurora, it is amazing. So impressed by your attention to detail. Thank you so much. Peter
Thank you for letting us stay in your amazing home. We've had the most awesome time and will definitely be back again. Your hospitality is second to none and we appreciate everything you've done to make our stay so enjoyable. Matt, Charlie & Kevin
Thank you. We've just spent the most extraordinary week in what come to feel like "home". You've done such an amazing job with this house - every corner! Thank you for making us feel so welcome and taken care of! We're looking forward to the next visit. Isabel NYC
Your wonderful villa, or should I say "home" because that certainly is what you have created here. Nothing is forgotten down to the finest details. Love your decor, layout and most of all the tranquil setting. Our reason for staying was for my sister's wedding, the reason we would love to return is because we love your home. Trish
We was a bit family of 14. 10 adults and 4 kids.
We really like the big villa. The kids was in the pool at the most of the time. Fantastic that the pool was saltwater.
It was So calm around the area. And what an amazing garden. So many things to see.
And the roofterrace was So nice to relax at in the late eving. Just laying in the sofa and watch the stars at the night sky.
Plenty of space inside and it was really nice with all art and things to see.
Manny bathrooms and big kitchen.
We all want to came back again!
We were looking for a villa holiday to celebrate to very special birthdays - my father-in-laws 70th and my nieces 16th birthday. We found Villa Aurora and it ticked every box and more.
It is a stunning villa in beautiful surroundings - the view from the roof terrace is gorgeous. We were a family group ranging from 3 years old up to 70 , and the villa had everything we needed. A large swimming pool for all 7 children, enough sun beds for everyone to relax and also a table tennis and snooker table.
The set up of the villa is fabulous as there is so much space, and so many places to eat & drink. We often had breakfast outside the kitchen, lunch by the pool and then evening drinks & supper on the roof terrace - really we were spoilt for choice.
Puglia is also a fantastic region to holiday in - it is relatively unspoilt but still sophisticated. The villa is a stones throw away from Ostuni which is a beautiful town with some amazing restaurants. You also have a choice of beaches and there is something to suit everyone - we loved the white beach and its delicious food.
It really was a holiday to remember and a big thank you to Linda as her attention to detail is fabulous and she is always on hand to help. I will definitely be recommending Villa Aurora.
This villa is stunning, we had a fantastic stay. We were a party of ten adults and four small children and the villa catered well for us all. Loads of room, with different areas to hang out in meaning those who wanted to liven up could while those who needed quiet could have that too. PLus we had space for big dinners together outside each night.
The villa is extrememely well organised and really well equipped throughout.
I'm very happy to recommend and would be delighted to return again sometime.
Just returned home from a fabulous holiday at villa Autora. The villa is beautiful, spacious and has well maintained outdoor areas. So much time has obviously been spent by Linda & Chris to make this a special property. Can highly recommend the chef Guilla she cook for us 5 times and we loved her delicious food. Linda provided us with so much information before and during our stay which was very much appreciated. Can highly recommend this property we was extremely lucky to witness shooting stars from the upstairs terrace.
Villa Aurora was even more beautiful than we expected. It was peaceful, the accommodation was elegant and the attention to detail made our visit effortless. We were 15 strong and the main house, apartment and tasteful trullo worked so well. Linda, Chris and their team went beyond the call of duty! A must is to sample the delicious cooking that is on offer in house; memorable and well worth booking. Ann and the Italian Tour Group 😎
Eight family members stayed in this very special home from home villa and we all felt we had our own private space yet the enviable social space the villa offered was second to none. The outside space is very special and you will not fail to recognise the thought and effort that's gone into the gardens.
There is so much to do in the villa that the only problem we encountered is that one week is simply not long enough to enjoy all it has to offer.
Linda, the proud owner of the villa, was very attentive from the day we booked, to the day we returned home and offered very useful advice and recommendations.
We can thoroughly recommend the chef; it was one of the highlights of our week (please can we have the lasagne recipe?!) and we thoroughly enjoyed Lecce and Ostuni old town.
The Puglia region is still relatively untouched by tourism and this gives it an authentic, unblemished local feel which is genuine and good value for money.
We thoroughly recommend a visit in this area and would suggest two weeks is an essential to enjoy all Villa Aurora has to offer.
Villa Aurora is the ideal place to relax and unwind from all the day to day pressures of life.
It is in very close proximity to many beautiful historical towns, where you can experience the very best Puglian food and wine, all locally produced and very inexpensive. There are an abundance of restaurants close to the villa.
There are markets in Ostuni town centre every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Also weekly markets take place in Cisternino, Ceglie Messapica, Martina Franca, Torre Canne and Locorotondo.
Grotte di Castellana, only a 40 minute drive from the villa, is a must to visit and has organised tours. It is 3 kms long with some of the most amazing stalactites and stalagmites in europe/the world.
Horse riding, bowling and tennis are available close by in Ostuni and Cisternino.
Boats can be rented from Ostuni Marina.
Bicycles can be hired from Ostuni and delivered to the villa. From the villa there are lovely country lanes to cycle.
There is a specialist diving school in Ostuni.
Safari Zoo & Water Park in Fasano.
We are a 15/20 minute drive to many long sandy beaches, where you can enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic sea. Along the coast there are lots of good restaurants to enjoy the locally caught seafood, wine and fantastic Italian ice cream "gelato".
The discerning chic Northern Italians love to holiday in Puglia, which could not be a better recommendation.
The nearest airport is Brindisi, which is a 35/40 minute drive.
Bari airport is a 75 minute drive.
Naples airport is a 3 hour drive.
Ryanair fly into Brindisi and Bari from London Stansted. They also fly into Brindisi from Manchester.
Easyjet fly into Brindisi and Bari from London Gatwick.
British Airways fly into Bari and Naples from London Gatwick, and from the end of May 2017 will be flying from London Heathrow into Brindisi.
Alitalia fly into Bari and Brindisi from London Heathrow, via Rome or Milan.
Car hire is essential and inexpensive. There is a very good reliable local taxi company that we use and recommend.
Ostuni town centre 7 mins.
Ceglie Messapica 8 mins.
Cisternino 8 mins.
Martina Franca 15 mins.
Locorotondo 15 mins.
Fasano Safari Zoo & Water Park 20 mins.
Torre Canne 20 mins.
Alberobello 20 mins.
Lecce 50 mins.
Gallipolli 90 mins.
Matera 120 mins.
Plus lots more
The main supermarket, which sells everything, is only a 7 minute drive and is open 7 days a week from 08.00 - 21.00 hrs.
Local shop and petrol station 3-4 mins drive from the villa.
With its crystal blue sea and acres of ancient olive groves, Puglia's landscape is very different from the rolling countryside of Tuscany and Umbria. Its sunny climate, delicious food, excellent wine and interesting history make Puglia a captivating region just waiting for you to explore.
It is still blissfully Italian, "the undiscovered corner of Italy" and has long been known as Italy's wine cellar. It produces more than half of Italy's olive oil production.
Puglia offers some of the best golf courses in Italy and we have two sets of golf clubs at the villa for holiday makers free use.
From the villa's central location you can easily visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Alberobello and Matera, plus the Necropolis of Egnathia, the Castles of Conversano and Monopoli and the Baroque City of Lecce, which has been described as the Florence of the South.
Swim and dive into the Cave of Poetry, one of the ten most beautiful natural swimming pools in the world, Grotto del Poesie!
Torre Guaceto is a short distance from the villa. This is a protected Marine Nature Reserve where you can swim, cycle and walk.
The Ostuni countryside is tranquil and the ideal place to relax and unwind. The beautiful setting is perfect for families, friends & couples.
Ostuni is one of the most stunning towns of Southern Italy with the dazzling effect of its whitewashed houses. Hints of the middle ages are at hand in every corner of the old town, known as the "White City", la citta bianca in Italian. It is a bustling town, with many shops, restaurants and bars.
In close driving distance to the villa you are spoilt for choice for wonderful restaurants where you can sample the fantastic locally produced food, such as the delicious burrata cheese, ear shaped orecchiette pasta and an abundance of seafood, as well as the local wine. There are also many local interesting markets, Ostuni's on a Saturday morning being the best.
During the summer there are many festivals in the surrounding towns.
There is no excuse to ever be bored, you can do as little or as much as you desire!
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
July/August 2017
Jul 22 2017 - Aug 25 2017
7 night minimum stay
Late August 2017
Aug 26 2017 - Sep 1 2017
7 night minimum stay
September 2017
Sep 2 2017 - Sep 15 2017
7 night minimum stay
End September/October 2017
Sep 16 2017 - Oct 31 2017
7 night minimum stay
November/December 2017
Nov 1 2017 - Dec 20 2017
7 night minimum stay
Christmas/New Year 2017/18
Dec 21 2017 - Jan 5 2018
7 night minimum stay
January/Early March 2018
Jan 6 2018 - Mar 9 2018
7 night minimum stay
Mid March 2018
Mar 10 2018 - Mar 30 2018
7 night minimum stay
Late March/May 2018
Mar 31 2018 - May 25 2018
7 night minimum stay
Late May/June 2018
May 26 2018 - Jun 29 2018
7 night minimum stay
Late June/Early July 2018
Jun 30 2018 - Jul 6 2018
7 night minimum stay
Early July/August 2018
Jul 7 2018 - Aug 24 2018
7 night minimum stay
Late August 2018
Aug 25 2018 - Aug 31 2018
7 night minimum stay
September 2018
Sep 1 2018 - Sep 28 2018
7 night minimum stay
End Sept/October 2018
Sep 29 2018 - Oct 31 2018
7 night minimum stay
November/December 2018
Nov 1 2018 - Dec 20 2018
7 night minimum stay
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable damage deposit
There is an additional charge of £100 per week for the 16th person.
SECURITY DEPOSIT of £1000 required (which is fully refundable subject to final inspection).
MEET AND GREET SERVICE provided by our Italian, English speaking Property Manager, together with a welcome basket, toiletries, slippers, toilet paper, dishwasher tablets and lots more.
Cost of heating the swimming pool and gas for the central heating, if required, is additional (not required in the long summer months).
THE CHANGEOVER DAY is flexible, but Saturday is required in June, July and August.
CHECK IN TIME is 4.30 pm and CHECK OUT TIME is 10.00 am, but these timings are flexible, subject to other bookings.
When you break the rental cost of the villa down to the number of people it sleeps and the facilities we offer, all of which being of a very high standard, the villa offers exceptional value for money. There is so much space for everyone!
The fantastic 5 Star Reviews left by our guests speak for themselves.


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The People's House Must Be Returned To The Citizens Of Kansas
by John Doll
Tue Jul 11, 2006 at 11:32:09 AM PDT
My name is John Doll. I am a Kansan Democrat running for the US House of Representatives.
It was approximately one year ago when I decided to run for the First Congressional Seat in Kansas. Having never run for a political office previously, I have found every experience in this campaign is a new one and offers much opportunity for learning.
Every day, the citizens of western Kansas emphasize to me the importance of changing the power structures in Washington. With each new hand I shake, I make a solemn promise to work tirelessly to accomplish exactly that.
I am running against the Republican incumbent, Jerry Moran, in US House District 1 of Kansas.
From the beginning of my campaign, I understood that we would be facing a daunting task going up against a five-time incumbent (Jerry Moran, Republican) with his large war chest. I knew that by virtue of my being less known than Moran, that my campaign would require extensive travel and effort to get out and around the sixty-nine counties of western Kansas. I knew I would have to work really hard and survive with little sleep...
But, what I didn't know when I began this journey was that with each mile I traveled that I would gain such fortitude and resolve. I did not know that I would be strengthened by the hopes of everyday citizens that I would meet.
Like you, I believe that our government needs a change of direction and, for Kansas, the first steps in that change must include electing representatives to Congress that will return our government to its people.
Our incumbent congressman must now be held to account for his votes in Congress. The people of Kansas can make Jerry Moran accountable for his ongoing votes to cutback essential funding for Medicare, Medicaid, student loans, veterans healthcare, and food stamps. He can now be asked to justify his willingness to eliminate and reduce these safety nets during this economic period characterized by lowered average wages, rising tuition, and job downturns. He must face his constituents as they show their disapproval of his tax-supported gifts to mega-profitable corporations, including no-bid government contractors and multi-national oil corporations.
Representative Moran has not had an opponent in the last three elections. This is not how our government is supposed to work. Democracy cannot exist in a one party country, or, a one party state.
As I march forward, I do confront a challenging task in competing for campaign money. The advantages enjoyed by this incumbent can be startling. For example, in the 2004 election sixty-one percent of Mr. Moran's campaign contributions, of nearly $725,000, came from political action committees (PACs). This year, over half of his contributions have come from PACs with 43 percent coming from out of the state of Kansas! Almost half of his money comes from states other than Kansas. Further, even the money he gets from Kansas, does not come from our district. Out of the top ten cities of his contributions, only three of those cities are in the First Congressional District of Kansas.
Campaign reform is very important if we want our democracy to succeed. How do incumbents get PAC money? When they vote how a particular interest group wants them to vote, they are rewarded with political action committee money. The way the law reads, candidates cannot take more than $2100 before the primary and another $2100 after the primary from any one individual. No candidate can take money from a corporation. However, a candidate is allowed $10,000 from a political action committee. In looking at the PACs that support my opponent, it is readily apparent who he is beholden to - big oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers, defense contractors, and other similar corporate funded groups. It is no mystery why he votes the way he does in Congress.
Until we can get the career politicians out of Washington, our nation, and all of its offices, will continue to be run by extremely large corporations. We need to elect legislators that will put the power back where it needs to be - with the people.
I give my solemn word that, as soon as I am elected, I will not rest until this power shift is secure. I will introduce legislation, fight for change at every turn, and support all efforts that will help guide that power away from the mega-corporations and back into the hands of ordinary people.
Thank you.
John Doll
Candidate for US Congress (KS-1)


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Compiled and edited by Charles J. Kappler. Washington : Government Printing Office, 1913.
|Margin Notes
|Chap. 44
|Oklahoma. Time extended for payments of homestead settlers on Chevenne and Arapahoe Agency lands.
36 Stat., 533.
{Page 511}
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to extend for a period of one year the time for the payment of the several annual installments due on the purchase price for lands sold under the Act of Congress approved June seventeenth, nineteen hundred and ten, entitled An Act to open to settlement and entry under the general provisions of the homestead laws of the United States certain lands in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes: Provided, That purchasers shall pay interest at the rate of five per centum per annum on the deferred payments for the time of the extension herein granted.
Approved, August 22, 1911.


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