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" The "sacred rock" of Athens. "
I've literally just got back from a trip to Athens with a group of other students who were also studying Ancient History and Ciivlisations with me, including my boyfriend luckily. As such I thought I would review different aspects of Athens and the goods I bought, and what better place to start then Athens' most famous tourist destination, the Acropolis.
The word Acropolis means roughly peak of the city and can be used to describe numerous other locations throughout Greece but because of its celebrity status, it is simply referred to as 'THE' Acropolis. It can be seen throughout the city in a huge number of places, including luckily for me, from my hotel roof terrace. At night time it is lit and glows a gentle yellow-amber colour, which looks great in front of the flashing city colours of its nightlife.
We didn't have to pay to enter the Acropolis because we were all students, but for adults it was 12euros to enter the sanctuary. To reach the paypoint you must first scale the first part of the hill which isn't too taxing, but very slippery as much of the floor is made from a marble material, so be prepared for this. When you reach the first peak point, you'll see to your left a small hut where a few women tend to sit out front in deck chairs offering tours and even further left a drinks kiosk which offered great iced drinks, the equivalent of a slush puppy. Beside this is where you pay and from here still you can make out the Athene Nike temple.
When you have paid you go through a small terminal where you scan your ticket and then you climb a little further up a hill. There are amazing panoramic views of the city from here, and it is well worth you take a decent camera with you. You are not allowed to take drinks in with you (I learnt this the hard way and had to sit outside finishing off mine while my group went in) presumably to prevent any damage to the buildings.
The first building you will see will either be the Propylaea or the Athene Nike which is set a little off to its right. The Propylaea was once the entrance hall where the procession which travelled to the top of the mountain to celebrate the Panathanaic Procession in honour of the goddess Athene. It is opened up and partially restored so that you still get the general feel of its grandeur and scale. You simply walk through the middle on a ramp which would have once been used to escort livestock through. This building was a gateway and also housed a gallery and a sculpture room and would have once been very grand indeed.
The building to the right of this which I mentioned previously is the Athene Nike temple. This is a small Ionic temple which once functioned as a treasury. It is the smallest structure and also the best preserved on the Acropolis. Once the interior housed three sides of a frieze which had images of wars betweens Athenians against the Amazons, Spartans and Persians respectively.
Once you have walked through the Propylaea to your right again is the awe-inspiring Parthenon. This is a building of amazing grandeur dedicated to Athene, Athens' patron goddess. The name stems from the word Parthenoi which means virgin and references Athene. It is huge at 30 x 70m and of the golden ratio for a Doric temple. The remnants of the pediment which is simply the triangle beneath the roof are either destroyed or rehoused, in particular in the British Museum due to the acts of Elgin who according to some wrongfully stole parts of the structure. It is not excellently preserved, mostly due to an explosion that occurred in 1697 after the Venesians fired upon the structure which had been used as a gunpowder magasine by the Ottomans. When it was in its original use it was also home to a huge structure called the Chryselaphantine Athene made of gold, ivory and precious jewels, an idol of the goddess. This is no longer here but still remarkable to consider.
To the left when you enter onto the Acropolis is the Erechtheon. This is the most unconventional structure and is made of various rooms and levels. It was dedictaed to various individuals and housed various different commodities. The Athene Polos (an olive wood statue of Athene sent by Zeus) was housed in one room, and on another level on the outside was the apparent scorch marks of Poseidon (who battled Athene for the patronage of Athens, as depicted in one of the two pediments on the Parthenon). On one of its exterior sides are the caryatids, 6 female youths stood in various poses who serve as support beams as well as intricate structures. The ones you see still stood on the building however are now only replicas as one is stood in the British Museum and others are in the Acropolis Museum.
I would recommend if you were to visit the Acropolis, because of the heat and exposure of the outcrop, you visit before 12pm when the weather is particually harsh. Additionally, you may be able to beat all the other tourists, and as such get a less busy visit as well as better pictures of the structures themselves! However because of its great popularity it is unlikely it will even not be busy, so thats something to bear in mind.
The easiest way to reach the Acropolis, I think, is via the Metro (Athens' underground system) which is very easy to navigate and surprisingly cheap. A ticket which lasts for an hour and a half of repeated use as a student cost only 70cents, whereas for an adult the price is about a euro from memory. The station you need to reach the Acropolis is conveniently called Akropoli and you arrive in a lovely, very French looking Bistro area with many restaurants and bars. From here it is a short 5-10 minute walk to the Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis itself. I would recommend that if unlike me, you didn't happen to study the Acropolis and its history, you visit this museum first as it is excellent and very informative.
To conclude, the Acropolis is truly spectacular and much more impressive than my textbook images had me believe. The views of the structures and Athens itself are very beautiful and staff and police are always about to offer any assistance. It is perhaps the most visited area of Athens, and no wonder as it is a very special place to see indeed. It is well worth the short hill climb, and so long as you stay hydrated, a very very enjoyable experience indeed. I would recommend again and again.
Following on from my review of our Cruise and our visit to Pompeii, I will now review another of the places we visited on our Honeymoon. Athens and the Acropolis.
We were extremely fortunate on our Honeymoon we had many stops around the Med which allowed us to visit many countries and attractions. One of the places we docked at was the port of Piraeus, Greece. Again my wife arranged a trip for us to visit one of the main attractions in Athens, The Acropolis.
Below are my thoughts on our visit to The Acropolis.
The Acropolis is situated pretty much in the centre of Athens. The Acropolis was the most important religious and political centre of Athens. Of the many Acropolis', this one is almost certainly the best known. It is a flat-topped rock that rises 490 ft above sea level. Its surface area is approx 3 hectares, to put it in a context that most would understand it is equivelant to about 3 1/2 football pitches. The top is adorned with lavish temples, monuments and buildings. The Parthenon (the most famous) and other main buildings on the Acropolis were built by Pericles in the fifth century BC as a monument to the cultural and political achievements of the inhabitants of Athens.
The word "Acropolis" derives from the Ancient Greek words for "high city" or " Upper City", The rocky outcrop forms the basis for the original settlement in Athens. The Parthenon (which is often confused as the Acropolis) is arguably one of the world's most famous and instantly recognisable ruins. Indeed most people see this as the symbol of Athens and Greece itself. The sacred rock on which the famous landmark perches is almost 500 feet high. The different types of buildings actually reflect the different civilisations that have conquered and occupied Athens. Almost all have left their mark with a temple, monument or building.
Our Visit
Our visit was in Septeber so it was very busy and very hot! We had a full day in Athens, the majority of which was spent at the Acropolis. We did spend some time also wondering around the streets that lie below the Acropolis.
We docked in the the port of, Piraeus, Greece. We then left the boat and walk to the tram stop which was about fifteen mins from our docking berth. The cost of the tram into the centre of Athens was very reasonable at around Euro2. If memory serves me right we took the green line.
Stairway to Heaven
No not the song or a guitar rift! This is what I have dubbed the walk up to the Acropolis. Its quite a site looking up from the carpark below to the summit. I must admit the steps seem a little daunting, but the prize which awaits you at the top give should give you added zing in your step (well for at leat th first 100ft)!
Initially you have to brave the car park area at the base. There are of course the usual vendors and people basically trying to get your Euros. We as always try to come as best prepared as we can to avoid the need to purchase items at inflated prices.
Entry cost is around Euro12 this ticket also valid for the Ancient Agora and Roman Forum, which overall is very good value for money.
The walk to the summit is rather a steep climb up lots of steps. As you can see from my pictures is was very very hot! This makes the climb to the summit a bit of a chore but, its worth it so stick with it. You of course watch your footing, If Its busy even more care is required as people can sometime jostle you, you also have to have good sensible footwear. Water (before you depart) , a hat, suncream and sun glasses are also a must. The best time to start is early in the morning. This way you avoid the climb with sun at its height.This also allows more time on teh summit. Take your time and try to enjoy the climb as best you can. We stopped to admire the views, this of course is just an excuse to rest!.
You enter the main site through the Propylea. This extends around 150 feet across the western face of the Acropolis. This in itself is a magnificent site and a taster of whats inside. Once through the Propylea the wonders of the Acropolis are in full view.
Site Layout
I have listed below the layout of the area. I will give a small amount of information about each, and where possible some personal thoughts. I have also included a picturePictures of Acropolis (Athens)
Erechtheum, you may just be able to make out the Caryatids on the right of my picture. that will give you a visual idea of the layout. Once inside all teh wonders of the Acropolis are there for you to behold. Its very difficult to discribe the buildings and indeed the ruins adeqately. They are magnificent, I have included pictures below, however as you are all aware we are limited to 10! Which is a crying shame as I have lots of pictures.
2.Old Temple of Athena
4.Statue of Athena Promachos
6.Temple of Athena Nike
8.Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia or Brauroneion
12.Altar of Athena
13.Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus
14.Sanctuary of Pandion
15.Odeon of Herodes Atticus
16.Stoa of Eumenes
17.Sanctuary of Asclepius or Asclepieion
18.Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus
19.Odeon of Pericles
20.Temenos of Dionysus Eleuthereus
Almost everyone confuses the Acropolis, with the Parthenon. The Parthenon is actually the main temple on the Acropolis which was built as a sanctuary for Athena.
It is the largest building on the Acropolis site and dominates both the site and the Athens skyline. Its a truely iconic and awe inspiring building. It is reputed to have been built between 447 and 438 BC.
To look at its truely amazing, the detail in the carvings and construction is mind blowing. You dont really get a feel for its size and lavish features until you see it up close and personal. For me this was the best feature of the entire site. Its well worth its cultural architectual significence.
Old Temple of Athena
This can be seen as the ruins in front of the Erechtheum. The temple was destroyed by the Persians in around 480 BC, it was the shrine of Athena Polias, more information is detailed below to give you a better understanding. Many artifacts have been found from the temple, these can be seen in the Acropolis Museum.
The Erechtheion temple dedicated to Athena Polias. It is reputed to stand on the most sacred site on the Acropolis. Legend has it that, Poseidon and Athena had a contest over who would be the Patron of the city. Poseidon thrust his trident into the rock and a spring burst forth. Athena touched the ground with a spear and an olive tree grew. Athena was declared the victor and the great city of Athens was named in her honour.
For me the temple magnificence can be summed up by the Caryatids. This is a porch type structure which originally had six columns. Each are carved like maidens, who are actually supporting the roof. It is a wonderful sight, however these are just copies of the originals. The originals are housed in the Acropolis museum, which you can visit and admire the real thing.
Statue of Athena Promachos
The Athena Promachos was a colossal bronze statue of Athena, sculpted by Pheidias. The statue originally stood between the Propylaea and the Parthenon. The statute measured about 30 feet high. It is believed to show Athena standing with her shield resting upright against her leg, and a spear in her right hand.
The Athena Promachos was transported to Constantinople as a trophy. However the statue was destroyed in 1203. All that remain are parts of the marble base. There are copies of what they believe the original statute to look like in the museum.
As mentioned earlier in my review the Propylaea, is the gateway to the whole site (The Greek word propulaia means "entrance", or, more specifically, "what stands before the doors (pro-pulai))".
Its a magnificent gateway which, primarily served as a barrier to the Acropolis. This was to prevent those who were not ritually clean access to sanctuary. It also prevented (undisireable) people using the sanctuary where they could claim the protection of the gods. Building started in 437 B. C. It continued until 432. It is believed that it was never completed because of the Peloponnesian war that broke out soon after.
It really is something to marvel at, for a front door (so to speak) its very impressive. just walking through gives you a sense of the importance of the whole site. Its vast and awe inspiring, one can only imagine how it would have looked if it had been completed.
Temple of Athena Nike
The temple is dedicated to Athena Nike and was the earliest Ionic temple on the Acropolis. The temple fairly small compared to the other temples located on the Acropolis. Its the first building you see when you approach the Propyleaea. The temple holds a prominent position on a steep bastion at the south west corner of the Acropolis to the right of the main entrance. The temple has been restored 3 times. To look at its rather dwarfed by the other temples on the site. It still is a work of art. The detailed carving is exceptional.
***In Greek "Nike" means Victory.
Again another temple, this one is situated below the Acropolis, east of the Panathenaic Way, dedicated to the goddesses Demeter and PersephonÄ", dating from the time when Eleusis was finally amalgamated with Athens.
Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia or Brauroneion
The Brauroneion was the sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia. It is located in the southwest corner on the Acropolis. It was dedicated to Artemis Brauronia, the protector of women in pregnancy and childbirth. During the time of Pisistratus, her cult was moved to Athens and this sanctuary built for her.
Chalkotheke (Greek for "bronze store")
All that remain of this structure are the foundations and rock-cut foundation trenches. The building stood in front of the southern Acropolis wall. Its was a fairly large building measuring around 43m in legnth and 14m wide.
This sanctuary is dedicated to Pandrosus, one of the daughters of Cecrops, the first king of Athens . It occupied the space adjacent to the Erechtheum and the old Temple of Athena poleios.
This a small building located next to the north wall where the Arrephores were housed. These were the young girls who wove the peplos that was used during the Panathenaic procession. The peplos was woven at a location just below the Acropolis in the Agora.
Altar of Athena
Basically its a ruined rectangular altar located east of the Temple of Athena, on axis with the temple. The picture below will give you a better idea.
Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus
This sanctuary was dedicated to Zeus as protector of the polis (the city), hence the name "polieus". Located east of the Erechtheion, the Athenians built the open-air sanctuary around 500 BC. The walls contained an area for the annual ritual of Bouphonia during which the sacrifice of oxen took place. It is believed that the east wing of the walled area was where the oxen were held. No building foundations have been found, and the sanctuary's layout is deduced from the rock cuttings on the site.
Sanctuary of Pandion
Dedicated to king Pandion, the father of Erechtheus, or to his great-grandson, aslo named Pandion. The foundations of the Pandion sanctuary were unearthed during excavations for the construction of the Acropolis museum that now exists at the east corner of the Acropolis.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
This is a stone theatre structure located on the south slope of the Acropolis of Athens. It was built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla. It was originally a steep-sloped amphitheater with a three-story stone front wall and a wooden roof, and was used as a venue for music concerts. This would have been a truely a magnificent building in its day. You can clearly see from the ruins the grandeur of the building.
Stoa of Eumenes
Located between the the theatre of Dionysos and the Odeion of Herodes Atticus, along the Peripatos (the ancient road around the Acropolis). This building was very large measuring 163m. long and 17.65 m. wide. It originally had two storeys. The only part that is now visible is the north retaining wall, from this you get a very good idea of what the structure looked like prior to its ruin.
Sanctuary of Asclepius or Asclepieion
These buildings, also called Asclepieion, were built close to a spring after the cult of Asclepius, the son of Apollo and god of medicine or health, had been introduced in Athens in 420 B. C. The Asclepieion consisted of a small temple, an altar and two halls:
Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus
Located on the southern slopes of the Acropolis Hill, the Théatro Dionysou was home to the original performances of the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripedes and the comedies of Aristophanes. This stone auditorium, from the fourth century BC is reputed to have held 17000 spectators.
Odeon of Pericles
Located next to the Theatre of Dionysus, on the south slope of the Acropolis. The Odeon is believed to have been the first roofed theatre-building devoted to performance, as well as the first permanent theatre built on the south slope. It constructed between 446-442 BC, and built mostly from wood. The original Odean was destroyed by fire and later rebuilt using stone.
Temenos of Dionysus Eleuthereus
Located at the foot of the Acropolis and forming part of the temenos of "Dionysus Eleuthereus" ("Dioe Liberator"). The Theatre of Dionysus was a major open-air theatre in Athens, it is dedicated to the god of wine and fertility, it hosted the City Dionysia festival.
This sanctuary is built in a crack in the cliff on the northern side of the Acropolis. It is dedicated to Aglaurus, another daughter of Cecrops who was the first king of Athens. Here the Athenian ephebes take the pledge of allegiance to their homeland.
The Museum
When we visited the Acropolis Museum was located in the southeast corner of the Acropolis. However they have now built a museum at the base of Acropolis Hill. Artifacts have now been moved to the new location. The museum allows you a better insight into what the buildings looked like. You can see many wonderfully preserved artifacts. Lavish statues and carvings are housed in the museum as well as the original Caryatids. Its quite easy to spend several hours in the museum. This is the best place to see what thed inside of the buildings would have looked like.
I have included a couple of pictures of artifacts from the museum below.
We ate at one of the small cafes that line the roads around the Acropolis. As we had eaten breakfast on the ship and it was only mid morniing we decided to have a light snack. We had Coffee and Pastries. As you would expect the prices are slightly infated. They are however reasonable enough and the food and coffee was very good.
There are many cafes,bars,restaraunts, located in the immediate area. All are roughly the same (inflated) price. There are some which are more inviting than others (cleaner looking) I would advise looking around rather then going in the first one you see.
We did not use any local accommodation as we returned to the ship and departed for Turkey the same day. I have however listed a few hotels in the immediate area for you to consider.
Herodion Hotel
With a great location at the foot of the Acropolis and a few steps from the new Acropolis Museum, a wonderful roof garden with amazing view, sun loungers and 2 jacuzzis. The modern rooms have recently renovated marble bathrooms and come with satellite TV, minibar, Wi-Fi, ambience lighting and room service. Most of the rooms have private balconies and some have a view of the Acropolis.
Cost from Euro80.
Magna Grecia Boutique Hotel
Offering amazing views of the Acropolis, this intimate hotel is centrally situated in historic Plaka, possibly the most charming Athens neighbourhood, 5 minutes' walk from Syntagma Square.
The rooms of Magna Grecia Boutique Hotel are decorated with luxurious simplicity, using soft colours to create a calm environment. They are very well equipped and come with free Wi-Fi (laptop rental service available) and 24-hour room service. Cost from Euro70.
Plaka Hotel
Situated in the heart of the city, in the attractive Plaka area, this hotel is a few blocks from Syntagma Square and next to the shopping area. Enjoy the magnificent view from the roof-garden.
The elegant hotel rooms are newly furnished and have a modern atmosphere. They have a private bathroom. Some rooms are connectable, making them ideal for families. Cost from Euro65.
Useful Information
Transport: The tram was around Euro2
Entrance: Euro12 (however this may have increased) . The ticket is also valid for the Ancient Agora and Roman Forum.
Opening times: Summer daily 8am-8pm; winter daily 8am-3pm. These times may vary, depending on the season.
Food/Drink: As you would expect it is more expensive, aound 25% more on avergae. I would advise that you do not buy from vendors in the car park as they are rather expensive.
There are(were) toilets in the museum at the top of the Acropolis and some in the car park at the base. Both are of a good standard. There are various shops and vendors selling gifts etc. There are guides located at the base who can be hired for around Euro60. I would advise against this, there is no better guide than yourself in my opinion.
Disabled access is unrealistic due to the steep climb and extremely difficult terrain.
The Acropolis was recently selected as main motif for a high value euro collectors' coins; the Euro100 Greek The Acropolis of Athens commemorative coin, minted in 2004 to commemorate the 2004 Summer Olympics. In the obverse of the coin, a close view of the building is depicted.
Start early in the morning to avoid the climb in the height of the Sun.
As with most tourist hotspots you need to be aware of pickpockets.
Do not buy from vendors in the car park they are very expensive.
Good Footwear is required.
You need to be reletively fit.
Lots of Water (take your own)
Sun cream, hat and glasses.
Bags are not allowed on the Acropolis so avoid bringing valuables.
I would imagine that most people know the Acropolis by sight, or rather the Parthenon. Despite what I have said above I could not help feel a little dissapointed once our visit was over. For me the Acropolis and its buildings lack something... Yes they are a work of oustanding craftsmanship and a testament to the peoiple that created them. The sculptures, engravings carvings, paintings and sheer genius that created each building is breath taking, but for me it lacks personality. Personally religious sites dont flick my switch, I have visited the Vatican City, the buildings there are amongst the finest I have ever seen. I have a problem with this as for me such a show of wealth and opulence should not be displayed by the church. Religion should be there to serve the people not lord it over them. This view has perhaps clouded my overall feeling towards the Acropolis and its buildings. That said it truely is a wonderful site. The craftmanship that has gone into each and every building on the site is plain to see. Its one of those places that you should visit if you get the chance.
Yes, it really is a site to behold.
The Acropolis is the main sightseeing attraction in Athens and I think it is worth going to.
Many people go up to the Parthenon just for that and while it is great and spectacular (in all its reconstruction glory), it is also nice just to climb the hill and take stock of the city.
The buildings themselves are awe-inspiring, particularly considering how it was built - piece by piece, carefully sculpted.
Some of the best shots in Athens can be taken from here, including the theatre of Dionysus.
The entrance fee into the complex is 12 Euros, but if you are a little bit more clever, then you can get a ticket for 12 Euros that will also let you into all the other ancient sites for the same price. It can also be used over different days and/or given to friends. Ask for this other ticket or they might not suggest it.
Going up to the Acropolis, there are a few things you should know - going early in the day is a good idea because its cooler and there will be less people there. Also, make sure your shoes are good and have sufficient grip because a lot of the surfaces up there (and in Athens in general) are marble and very slippery.
I would also recommend going to the New Acropolis Museum first (see my other review) so when you go up the hill, you have a better understanding of what you are looking at.
Other than that, just enjoy the breeze and the aura of it all.
Acropolis is definitely the must see tourist place in Athens, most people have probably heard of it or at least have vague memories of it from history classes. An impressive flat-topped rocky mound that rises up steeply from the center of Athens, this is an ideal place to get a view of the city and out to the sea and country, which is possible despite the fact the city really sprawls quite a distance.
On the top of the rock are a series of temples which were mostly built 460-430 BC, despite them being in relatively good nick, they are constantly undergoing maintenance and when I visited, the scaffolding sort of took away from the ancientness you'd expect to feel. The Parthenon is probably the most impressive temple there and the Erectheum is also quite major due to its size.
It seemed that due to the extent of the work at the time of my visit, that the entrance fee had been waivered but I think that's not the case at the moment - although I hear there is still work going on.
Whilst I found that the view over Athens was spectacular and probably the best thing about the whole visit there, I could actually take or leave the temples themselves, I did not find them as impressive as the ancient temples of Egypt nor the ancient buildings of Rome. I definitely recommend going up there though, no visit to Athens is complete without it!
A rocky hill rises from the Attic Plain, from the heart of the city of Athens; it is the "Acropolis", of all hill-top citadels surely the most famous. the extraordinary attraction this hill exerts on men is to be accounted for by it's harmonious beauty and wealth - still great in spite of past ravages - of monuments of inestimatable cultural value, but no less by the recollection that this hill was rendered sacred by it's choice as the privileged site of the temples of the gods, especially Athene, devine protectoress of the city, and, last but by no means least, by the incomparable panoramic view of city, surrounding countryside and sea which the visitor enjoys from it's crown. If one directs one's gaze full circle, we catch the blue shimmer of the waters of the Saronic Gulf to the south, and the distant glisten of mountains: Mt. Hymettus to the east, Mt Parnes to the north and, between these to the west, Mt. Pentelicus and Mt. Aegaleos. To the studying historian as well as to the visiting tourist the Acropolis provides a glimpse into the past where great thinkers of the ancient world such as Plato, Aristotle and Socrates formed theories on the Republic, Ethics and time. Although the Acropolis allows one to drift into the splendor of the past the flaws of this attraction are all to obvious. Firstly the volume of visitors makes it difficult to stay in one place for very long. Secondly to preserve the marble steps wooden flooring has been placed over the top in effect marking out a route around the site, the route is difficult to traverse simply because it was not designed for the volume of visitors that it has to cope with. Finally although the entrance fee is not overly extortionate (at £4 per person) anything else that can be purchased has been heavily inflated (bottle of water £3) Yet with the drawback set to one side the Acropolis is throughly worth a visit.


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When it comes to people who observe the Muslim faith, Georgia doesn't exactly put out the welcome mat. If anything, that mat is yanked out from under them.
This animosity takes several forms. If a Muslim group attempts to open a mosque or cemetery, local residents will go berserk and their government will deny the necessary rezoning or building permit.
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It's generally considered impolite to take pleasure in other people's misfortunes, but sometimes you have to make an exception.
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I have seen quite a few arrogant, egotistical politicians in my years, but Lee could be the most pig-headed of them all.
Children lead secret lives that adults can't detect or that adults choose not to notice or sometimes both. It was years before my sons revealed that they had sampled a selection of insects in our yard after watching one of their Nature Channel heroes eat termites. Sometimes, though, parents are lucky enough to apply pressure of which they are unaware, forcing confessions they do not expect.
August marks the 20th anniversary of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. This bipartisan welfare reform legislation signed by President Bill Clinton on Aug. 22, 1996, dramatically transformed the nation's welfare system, implementing strong welfare-to-work requirements and incentivizing states to transition welfare recipients into work.
The law, which created Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and replaced the 61-year-old Aid to Families with Dependent Children, also implemented stricter food stamp regulations.
If you write about legislative races in Georgia, the last few elections have been downright boring: Republicans go into the November election holding a2-to-1 advantage in legislative seats over their Democratic counterparts. Republicans come out of the election holding that same advantage.
There are very few legislative districts that are drawn to be really competitive. That scenario could change a little this year.
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Responding to Clay Aiken's negative comment toward him, Adam Lambert says he is glad that Clay can earn more headlines after story of the matter was made public last week.
It takes few days for Adam Lambert to finally break his silence regarding Clay Aiken's harsh words addressed to him, telling Access Hollywood on Thursday morning, May 28 after performing on the "Today Show" that he thought Clay was in need for publicity. "I don't know Clay", said the "American Idol" season 8 runner-up, adding, "I'm glad he's getting headlines now though, because he wasn't before."
Last Thursday, May 21, Clay posted a message on his official fan site, criticizing Adam's vocal quality and slammed people who supported him during the "American Idol". He wrote, "Now that it's all over, and for the record ... I couldn't be happier about the way AI ended this year. I only turn the show on once a season, and only to see what the set looks like each year. This year, I happened to turn it during the minute that Adam Lambert was singing 'Ring of Fire' and, at that moment, thought my ears would bleed. Contrived, awful, and slightly frightening!"
"I wasn't really a fan and found myself surprised whenever folks told me that they liked him," Clay continued. "Granted, I never saw another performance (and many folks who I trust said that he was great) but I can't imagine I would have enjoyed it. Just not my cup of tea at all." However, the runner-up of "American Idol" season 2 was quick to apologize for his comment, blogging on the next day, "I do apologize to Adam for my colorful (and negative) choice of words. I hope he can forgive me. I imagine he doesn't give a damn! :-) God knows he shouldn't."
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To really understand Valencia, take a trip to one of its many cultural destinations. In particular, you should make sure you check out IVAM and the Valencian Museum of Ethnology.
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Subject: Re: [ARIZARD-L] Re: BLACK LANGSTONS
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In a message dated 01/30/2000 6:29:31 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
<< By the way, I once saw a news story on a black town in TX, named,
"Langston". I don't recall where they said (or if they knew where) the
name of the town came from, but it was made up of freed slaves, and pretty
much stayed a black town.
Wonder if they were some of ours?
Jean >>
Sounds as though the Langstons' as slaveholders has some exploratory footwork
to be done, doesn't it? A couple of black towns named Langston......one in
Oklahoma and the other in Texas is enough for me to look further into,
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Ladies and gentlemen, we are now officially within one week of Midsummer. Hallelujah!
This will be my fourth summer in Sweden, but I have only been to one Midsummer celebration before. Actually, it was all the endless talk about Midsummer that served as a reason to visit Sweden for the first time. I was studying in Italy at the University for Foreigners in Perugia, and I kept hearing about this amazing day from all my Swedish friends. When my friend Josefin, a native Stockholmer, invited me to join her and her friends out in the archipelago for the celebration, I was all about it. Surprised to learn that there was an archipelago, but enthusiastic all the same.
So on the day before Midsummer in 2008, I jumped on a Ryan Air flight from Italy to Stockholm, arriving in the city around midnght, just in time to catch the sun making an obligatory nod towards the horizon before starting to climb back up in the sky. Welcome to the land of the midnight sun.
The conditions were perfect for a terrible, terrible let down. I had traveled from one end of the continent to another to take part in super-hyped day with a bunch of people I didn't know (except for my friend, of course) for a holiday whose festivities are largely dependent on the weather being good. And yet, despite all that, the day was perfect.
The weather was flawless: warm and sunny on an island where the sky stretches for miles. I discovered for the first time just how well the general Swedish population speaks English. A Maypole was erected, and while I didn't know what was being sung, I hopped around said Maypole in a circle with the rest of my new acquaintances while they sang and laughed. (Later I was told that I was a little frog, hopping around.)
Drinking songs were also sung, and great quantities of bitter-tasting aquavit were drunk. I had my first taste of herring, and for a few moments I very seriously considered taking a swim before a tentative toe stuck in the water sent me racing for the comfort of blankets. And while it got a little dim late at night, the sun never really set.
Now, three years later, I get to do it again. O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
Here's the skinny on Midsummer (or Midsommar, if you want to be authentic about it). It is yet another of the many holidays with its roots in pagan traditions, but this one does not have a Christian tradition that was superimposed over it. It's a good old-fashioned sun-worshipping/fertility/thank God it's summer festival, originally celebrated on the summer solstice (June 21) but now celebrated on the Friday closest to the solstice.
Traditional celebrations involve a very distinctive Maypole (think fertility again), lots of food, and even more aquavit–a very strong, flavored liquor. I'm sure our resident food blogger will be talking more about the menu and drink choices, but I'll be covering other Midsummer traditions in more detail throughout the week… stay tuned for more!


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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -- Mike Santorelli scored the winning goal in the shootoout to lift the Florida Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Jonathan Huberdeau also scored in the shootout for the Panthers and Jason Pominville scored for Buffalo. Shawn Matthias had two goals in regulation and Jonathan Huberdeau and Tomas Fleischmann also scored for the Panthers, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Jacob Markstrom made 36 saves and Huberdeau also scored in the shootout. Marcus Foligno, Drew Stafford, Andrej Sekera, and Nathan Gerbe scored for the Sabres and Ryan Miller stopped 36 shots. Jason Pominville had a shootout goal. Huberdeau tied the score at 4-all when he pushed the puck past Miller for a power-play goal with 6:09 remaining in the third period. It was Huberdeau's first goal in his past 10 games. Foligno's power-play goal with 8:27 to go in the third broke a 3-3 tie. Jordan Leopold's shot from the left circle was deflected by Foligno and got past Markstrom. Matthias's put the Panthers up 1-0 at 3:28 of the first period. Miller blocked a shot but Matthias took the rebound in the slot and beat Miller on the stick side. It gave Matthias eight goals in his past 15 games. Fleischmann's power-play goal 43 seconds into the second period made it 2-0. He took a pass to the right of the crease and wristed the puck high into the net. The Sabres made it 2-1 less than a minute later when Gerbe took a shot from above the right circle near the boards that deflected off a Panthers player and into the net at 1:36. Gerbe has four goals this season and three of them have come against the Panthers. The Sabres scored twice late in the second to take a 3-2 lead. Sekera grabbed a loose puck at the point and fired it past Markstrom with 5:04 remaining to tie the score. Christian Ehroff's shot from above the right circle was deflected by Stafford and bounced into the net with 56 seconds to go to put Buffalo ahead. The Panthers tied it 3-all on Matthias's second goal as he got a rebound at the bottom of the left circle and his wrist shot got past Miller at 5:23 of the third. NOTES: Sabres F Thomas Vanek was scratched from Thursday's game with an upper-body injury he suffered in Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay. ... Sabres C Steve Ott played his 600th NHL game. ... Panthers D Ed Jovanovski will have hip surgery on April 5th. Jovanovski has only played six games this season and has been on injured reserve since Feb. 1. ... Kopecky has 16 points in his last 22 games.
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In business, in marketing, in conversations with family and friends, how often are we aware of what we say? What if we were saying those words to someone for the last time we see them? Would we be more deliberate in our choices?
The truth that the most valuable skill that nobody teaches is how to listen carries for our own words as well. They are out before we have had a chance to think about their meaning all too often. It really does make a difference what we say -- the words that come out of our mouth, says Ben Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic.
I learned this from a woman who survived Auschwitz, one of the rare survivors. She went to Auschwitz when she was 15 years old. And ... And her brother was eight, and the parents were lost. And she told me this, she said, "We were in the train going to Auschwitz, and I looked down and saw my brother's shoes were missing. I said, 'Why are you so stupid, can't you keep your things together for goodness' sake?'" The way an elder sister might speak to a younger brother.
Unfortunately, it was the last thing she ever said to him, because she never saw him again. He did not survive. And so when she came out of Auschwitz, she made a vow. She told me this. She said, "I walked out of Auschwitz into life and I made a vow. And the vow was, "I will never say anything that couldn't stand as the last thing I ever say." Now, can we do that? No. And we'll make ourselves wrong and others wrong. But it is a possibility to live into.
Communication is such a beautiful thing. Even famous people, people we think have the gratifying feeling that others, an audience, pays attention to what they write and say, report that the experience of having a good conversation has no equal. We want to be heard, and at the same time we seek to be understood -- when the words that come back to us either reassure, expand upon, explain us to ourselves we feel at home.
Where our attention goes, so goes opportunity. Zander has a funny story about that:
Probably a lot of you know the story of the two salesmen who went down to Africa in the 1900s. They were sent down to find if there was any opportunity for selling shoes, and they wrote telegrams back to Manchester. And one of them wrote, "Situation hopeless. Stop. They don't wear shoes." And the other one wrote, "Glorious opportunity. They don't have any shoes yet."
It's another way of looking from the point of view of possibility and potential. An even better example than that of the glass half full.
How can we learn to train ourselves to see the difference? Ben Zander offers a path through the appreciation of classical music. Listening has transformative power and we can use it to improve the possibility of connection:
Now, there's a similar situation in the classical music world, because there are some people who think that classical music is dying. And there are some of us who think you ain't seen nothing yet. And rather than go into statistics and trends, and tell you about all the orchestras that are closing, and the record companies that are folding, I thought we should do an experiment tonight. Actually, it's not really an experiment, because I know the outcome.
Zander says that the difference between a musical conversation and the halted attempts at playing piano of someone who is learning is impulse. He demonstrates by showing the difference as the student learns to play:
what happened was not maybe what you thought, which is, he suddenly became passionate, engaged, involved, got a new teacher, he hit puberty, or whatever it is. What actually happened was the impulses were reduced. You see, the first time, he was playing with an impulse on every note.
Eventually the music itself talks back, pushes the musician's body over so he is "one-buttock playing," says Zander. The subject of Zander's experiment is Chopin. Chopin was a favorite in our home growing up. He was the first composer of genius to devote himself uniquely to the piano — every one of his works was written for it either as solo instrument or in combination with other instruments.
The experiment is going to work, says Zander, because:
It's one of the characteristics of a leader that he not doubt for one moment the capacity of the people he's leading to realize whatever he's dreaming.
Further, something else Zander realized is that as a conductor he did not make a sound. His picture goes on the cover of the CD:
But the conductor doesn't make a sound. He depends, for his power, on his ability to make other people powerful. And that changed everything for me. It was totally life-changing. People in my orchestra said, "Ben, what happened?" That's what happened. I realized my job was to awaken possibility in other people. And of course, I wanted to know whether I was doing that. How do you find out? You look at their eyes. If their eyes are shining, you know you're doing it. You could light up a village with this guy's eyes.
We could use more one-buttock players in business, and especially in marketing, these days. Fewer impulses, better connection.
Experience the full conversation below.
For an exploration of the principles Ben Zander uses in his work, read The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life, which he co-authored with his wife, psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander.


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Northumberlandia is a public park that is included of a sculpted landform making the character of a giant girl. The estate's owners claim it this is the biggest land sculpture of a human form in the country. I truly live about a five minute drive and can see her whenever I drive or walk my dogs in the region. At a distance she looks like a girl lying on her back and you may certainly begin to see the form of her face plus the curves of her breasts and abdomen. It's such quite a thing to behold! She is very noticeable from the A1068 road by since a giant grass and stone face unexpectedly appears as you are driving by, as you drive.
The park allows people to walk across the lady since there are pathways which twist around her form. You'll be able to climb onto the lady's breasts and all the way to her face, that is the highest point. At each apex there are odd little stone markers with factual details and abstract messages.
To reach the place there is a car park on Blagdon Lane. Visitors should make use of the official car park and not that of the nearby pub/restaurant The Snowy Owl. Cafe and a fresh visitor centre has been constructed in the area so that walkers may have a sit down before or after their trip to the lady.
My opinions is that the steeper paths to scale. The trails are comprised of large gravel rocks like garden gravel and it's not easy to walk on. I am rather used to trekking and walking but even I found it tough to get to the very top. There's a wonderful water pool however there's no life on it. Additionally, there are trees or no plants from what feels to be an arid environment to give an awareness of relief. There are also not enough seats. I do think it is entertaining to finally get to the summits of every route and to explore the many avenues. Children particularly seem to love it although I would advise against taking dogs on account of the narrowness of the routes.
Active visitors to the area will appreciate seeing Northumberlandia although it's not a place I believe people might want to invest an excessive amount of the time. There are lots of good mementos on sale at places featuring the Northumberlandia emblem. I would recommend it as an attraction but I think visitors will get more than they will spending time out of seeing the visual art.
Northumberlandia is a public park which is comprised of a sculpted landform which makes the shape of a giant woman. It is claimed by the owners of the estate that this is the largest land sculpture of a human form in the country. I actually live about a five minute drive from Northumberlandia and can see her whenever I drive around or walk my dogs in the area. At a distance she looks like a woman lying on her back and you can clearly see the shape of her face as well as the curves of her breasts and belly. It is quite a thing to behold! She is also very noticeable from the A1068 road as you drive by since a giant grass and stone face suddenly appears as you are driving by.
The park allows visitors to walk around the lady since there are pathways which twist around her form. You can climb onto her breasts and all the way to her face, which is the highest point of the sculpture. At each apex there are weird little stone markers with abstract messages and factual details.
To access the area there is a car-park on Blagdon Lane. Visitors should use the official car park and not that of the nearby pub/restaurant The Snowy Owl. The car park is of a small size but I found it easy to get a space. A new visitor centre and café has recently been constructed in the area so that walkers can enjoy a sit down before or after their visit to the lady.
My opinions about Northumberlandia is that first of all it's quite difficult to climb the steeper paths. The paths are comprised of large gravel stones like garden gravel and it's difficult to walk on. I am quite used to hiking and walking but even I found it difficult to get to the very top of the sculpture. Secondly I feel the area is lacking in something. There is a lovely water pool but there is no life on it. There are also no plants or trees to give a sense of relief from what feels like an arid environment. There are also not enough seats for resting. I do think it's fun to explore the various paths though and to finally get to the peaks of each path. Children especially seem to enjoy it although I would advise against taking dogs due to the narrowness of the paths.
Active visitors to the area will enjoy seeing Northumberlandia although it's not a place I think people will want to spend too much of their time. There are some great souvenirs on sale locally, at places like the Azure Garden Centre, featuring the Northumberlandia logo. I would recommend it as an attraction but I think visitors will get more out of seeing the visual artwork than they will spending time in the park.
Northumberlandia is Europe's largest land form, and is a giant lady, in Northumberland. To be honest Dooyoo's photo doesn't really do her justice :) She is part of a park on land owned in partnership by the Land Trust and is still under development (not to the lady but to extras). She was officially opened on September 3 2012 by the Princess Royal, but wasn't available to visit full time by the general public until October. She took 1.5 million tonnes of rock, clay and soil to build and is 7 and a half times the size of a football pitch, she has 3 lakes. She was designed by Charles Jencks, working in partnership with the Blagdon estate, Banks Group, Land Trust and Northumberland Wildlife Trust, and is built on old opencast mining land, that is no longer used. She is designed to change with the seasons and mature over time.
I watched Northumberlandia being built for many months, as you can see her from the main road leading of the A1 near where I live, and as such I wanted to visit her. I enjoy visiting places, and like the outdoors, at least when it's dry :)
An Afternoon with The Lady
I went with my Dad as we go out together on a Friday, and when weather permits we like to see different places. This was my second visit the first time I'd been at work early and only got as far as the right hand, before thinking she looked quite challenging. So as I felt she deserved a Dooyoo review I told my Dad that this was where I wanted to go last Friday.
We went by car, and it is easy to find, especially now they've put signs up :) It is just of the A1, and if you input where you are on their website it will give you directions, or the post code is NE23 8AU.
We went by car and parked in their car park, that while not huge is probably big enough. It is a gravelly car park, and has a portacabin with a warden in who sells postcards and looks after the place, and a donation box. Parking is free as is Northumberlandia, but they suggest a £2 donation for parking. There are currently no other onsite facilities, although the website says there is a coffee cart, and ice cream van, and you can use the facilities at the garden centre 1 mile away if you need to. I've never seen the coffee cart or ice cream van, and don't know where the garden centre is, but there is a services as you come of the A1 :) The website says that in August a visitors centre, with toilets and a cafe will be opened. I didn't see any sign of it being built, but then some places go up quickly :) I've just visited again in January 2014 and the visitor center is in situ, but still being worked on :)
You enter Northumberlandia via a small wood, there is only one path through it and it is small, but I found it incredibly peaceful. The wood opens up onto the park with Northumberlandia in front of you. There is a map of the site as you go in. This is worth looking at to get an idea of where the various paths go, as she is a mass of different looping paths which go to different parts of her. The map also has a guide to how steep the paths are. This is particularly useful if you are pushing a wheel chair or even a push chair or are less fit, as while all the paths are compacted rock, although with some loose shale / gravel, I have to be honest and say that unless you are a strongman candidate I don't see anyone pushing a wheel chair up to the top of the forehead, and even a push chair would be very hard going as the last section is very steep.
As you enter in front of you are the viewing mounds, one of the 3 lakes and a path leading round to the left and right. We took the one to the right towards her hand. As I have said there are several paths including one that goes around the bottom of her, and is flat and very wheel chair friendly. Both of us being reasonably fit we followed the path past the hand and up the right side of the body towards the head. As you go up the body the paths get steeper, but there are several paths to choose from depending on where you want to get and what you are comfortable with. Around the paths the ground is covered in wild grass, buttercups, clovers and daisies. Northumberlandia is part managed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust, and you are not allowed on the grass or in the lakes, as they are there to promote wildlife to the park. I saw several butterflies and bees. At the bottom of the head there are 3 paths and as there are no signs you have to work out, or remember which one goes up to the forehead. We luckily chose right (although it was the left path) and took the steep path up.
Getting Ahead
The path follows around the contours of the head, and at the top is a small wall, a plaque with a model hand, telling you how far it is to the sun, and a great view. From here to the west you can see the neighboring Opencast mine, as well as the many trucks going in and out. To the North and East you can see the South east towns of Northumberland and the sea (7 miles away :) ) You can also look down the body to see what the rest of her looks like, and see the small wood and fields towards Newcastle to the south (although you can't see Newcastle). It is windy up here, but we went on a sunny day so it was nice with a clear view. After taking several photos we then decided to follow the paths down to the boobs.
Making a Tit of yourself
We followed the path down between the boobs, and decided to follow the path up to the left boob, as that had the least people on it. At the top is a nice view back to the face, and you can see the nose, eyes, and mouth, as well as another nice view of the surrounding area. In the middle (titter) is a plaque telling you how far it is to Holy Island in North east Northumberland, I can't remember how far it said. We next followed the body down to the knee. It took us about 30 minutes to see the head and boob.
Having a knees up
The further you head down the body the less steep the paths get, as a lady naturally had less curves here, and Northumberlandia doesn't have a pot belly :) The knees also have seats built in, which by now were quite handy :) In case you were wondering how I knew :) here is a plaque telling you it is 7 miles to the North sea. This was a malteser (think blonde but when you are a brunette :) ) moment for me as I looked at the sign on the bench and said, the seas not in that direction, until my dad pointed out the arrow was pointing behind me :) The knees also have a nice view, but less impressive as you aren't as high up.
We then followed the path down to the ankles, although these were less impressive, and from this angle Northumberlandia appears as just hills and lumps, as you can't make out the shape. From here we followed the path round to the pedestrian entrance, which is definitely less impressive then the car park entrance, and is a long walk from the road where a bus would have dropped you of. I would find it hard if I'm honest to maintain enthusiasm for the walk, as you can't really make out the body from here. We followed the path back round to the car park, and worth a mention is a small path that goes of the main path and over a hill and then rejoins the main path as it offers, a great view of Northumberlandia. We passed the other 2 lakes and then lastly went up the two viewing mounds back at the beginning. These provide a good view of Northumberlandia, but are again quite hilly, although I think I would struggle up them with a wheel chair or push chair, as the path isn't very long and it would be worth the view.
The whole trip took us about an hour and a half, one of the things I like about her is that by the nature of the paths you can spend as much or as little time as you wanted up there and still see a lot. There are seats scattered through out, but the ones on the knee are the only ones I saw on the body itself, although I didn't take every path so could have missed some.
What do I think?
Many things as you can probably tell by my reviews :) , but about the lady I think she's great. It was incredibly quiet and peaceful, considering it's proximity to a main road, and the mine. I love the idea of attracting wildlife especially bees, and on a nice day it's a great place to visit. On both the times I've been there's been a mix of people there from teenagers to older people with grandchildren, and they all looked like they were having a good time. I will definitely go again, although with the summer holidays looming will probably wait until it's quieter in September.
Anything else
Dog's are allowed on a lead there are no bins that I saw, bikes must be left at the entrance. Worth noting following my recent visit January 2014, is that the paths in winter are extremely muddy, and the top of the lady's head is freezing in the wind.
Website is http://www.northumberlandia.com/page_details.html?PID=28&sec=ab
Directions by car of the A1068, which is just of the A1 turn off for Cramlington.
By bus this is serviced by the X13, X20, X21 and X22.
It is 2 and a half miles from Cramlington train station.


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Under pressure: Andrew Johns leaves the Channel Nine studios after his appearance on The Footy Show last night. Photo: Jon Reid
Andrew Johns is still uncertain which code he will play next year. Staying in league with Newcastle, however, may mean the end of his representative career. Steve Mascord, Greg Growden, Roy Masters and Alex Brown report.
If Andrew Johns accepts an offer to stay in rugby league, there is a good chance he will never play for NSW or Australia again.
The former national captain finally received a formal proposal from the NSW Rugby Union yesterday of $160,000 per season including match payments, with agent John Fordham insisting additional private funding would be "in place".
But as the 30-year-old continued to dodge questions over his future last night, it emerged he was seriously considering retiring from representative football, ending a glittering career including 23 Test and World Cup appearances and 21 Origins for NSW.
Johns yesterday had little to say about the issue, commenting only: "It's too early to talk about that, mate."
But when he appeared on Channel Nine last night, he listed his remaining ambitions in league as "[to] captain more premierships", with no mention of Origin, Tri-Nations or Ashes series.
He said a decision on his future would come "in the next couple of days or tomorrow", a statement that was welcomed by NSW Rugby Union officials.
"Delaying his decision helps our case because we believe an extra day or more gives us the time to convince him the move the rugby would be fruitful and that he would be doing it for all the right reasons," a Waratahs spokesman last night.
Earlier, Johns did not deny that the idea of concentrating on club commitments had figured in talks with the Knights over recent weeks. Both sides can see merit in the idea, given recent decisions by the Roosters' Brad Fittler and Luke Ricketson, Brisbane's Gorden Tallis and Melbourne's Robbie Kearns to retire from the representative scene with the hope of extending their careers.
And as he attempts to come back from knee surgery, the Knights skipper finds the prospect of nine-month, 35-game seasons daunting.
But he has also had reservations about quitting during the past fortnight. Johns has been openly awed by Origin in his work as a commentator this season and is impressed by the Australian Rugby League's attempts to broaden its international program.
Fordham last night confirmed the offer from the Waratahs, a $110,000 sign-on fee and $50,000 in match payments, had been tabled.
Asked about the additional corporate backing estimate at around $450,000, Fordham said: "I'll answer your question this way: should Andrew Johns decide to play rugby union, the sponsorship arrangements to enable him to play rugby union would be in place."
On Nine, Johns again raked over the pros and cons of what would be rugby union's most significant capture - worldwide - of the professional era.
He compared his inner turmoil to the ravages of the Super League war and said the prospect of being away overseas with the Wallabies while his son Samuel started school concerned him.
But he said: "... what appeals in rugby union is the new start. I'd go over there and I've got to challenge myself, I've got to earn the respect of my teammates. There's a lot of doubts in my mind whether I would make it or not. It's a big risk for me, a chance that could undo all the good work I've done in rugby league. But also that's what appeals to me. It could really push me and drive me to the next level."
The Knights captain said he had spoken to convert Mat Rogers, who had encouraged him to make the switch, and repeated his eagerness to match wits with England's Jonny Wilkinson.
Johns admitted NSWRU officials had asked him about the change of culture between the codes. But he countered his pro-union comments by saying: "I've been at the same club now since I was 14. All of my closest mates are the blokes I play footy with.
"In rugby league, there's still a whole lot more I'd like to do. I'd like to captain more premierships and I think the biggest challenge for me is to get back from a knee reconstruction and maybe try and get to a better level than I was before. If I stay in league, that's the next challenge."
The Waratahs spokesman greeted the television appearance as positive for NSW.
"We repeatedly hear he wants to come to NSW," he said. "We know the rugby league have pulled out all the big guns to convince him to stay but we remain confident. How Andrew handles himself on television was very encouraging for us."
Overtures from NRL stakeholders News Ltd and Channel Nine on Wednesday appear to have delayed Johns's move, if not stopped it. Neither media organisation has revealed what it offered Johns but NRL chief executive David Gallop said being paid to announce his plans through the outlets of both - one possible inducement - would not contravene salary cap regulations.
"On the face of it, no," said Gallop. "He's got existing deals with those organisations which are approved under the salary cap."
Newcastle chairman Michael Hill said of Johns's decision: "It's not about money. It never has been about money. It's about being a superstar in a game with a much higher international profile, with the benefit of living in Sydney."
Since Johns has been injured, he has spent a lot of time in Sydney, living with his girlfriend, Cathy Mahoney, in Paddington.
Johns has long complained about his "living in a goldfish bowl" existence in Newcastle and has appreciated the reduced recognition in Sydney.
Fordham sent Johns away at 2.30pm yesterday with the instruction to "make up your mind".
Meanwhile, the Wallabies' most prolific five-eighth Michael Lynagh weighed into the debate, saying the Waratahs were taking a sizeable gamble in attempting to convert the league halfback into a rugby union pivot.
"It's a huge punt because this is such an unknown area," said Lynagh from Italy. "It's a different sport altogether and the positions are very different. But having said that, the way union is played now, it's closer to league than it has ever been in terms of style.
"There is obviously a massive risk involved because of the amount of money that's been discussed, his age and his run of injuries the last few years. But on the other hand, he'll be a huge drawcard and could actually be terrific in rugby."


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A new study has found that the average man doesn't become fully emotionally mature until age 43. And that's WAY later than women. Women are mature at age 32 . . . a full 11 years earlier.
About EIGHT out of 10 women surveyed say they don't think men EVER get mature. And they also RANKED the most immature things guys do. Here's the top 15 . . .
1. Finding it HILARIOUS when they burp or pass gas.
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3. Playing video games.
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10. Not being able to cook simple meals.
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13. Hating books, because they think they're "boring" or because they have a short attention span.
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I was trying to fix my computer. I has windows vista home premium 64 bit. I got a virus, it was the "internet security" a type of virus that pretends to be an Anti-virus. I took it to office max to get rid of it and they could have but the program needed Java script to work with IE. So we did research and killed the virus thinking that would let IE use Java. I was able to stop it by using command prompt in safe mode by typing "taskkill /f /im isecurity.exe" When i did that it stopped the virus.
I was then able to delete the virus, but nothing would work. Internet wouldnt work and i got an error saying "The dependancy service or group failed to start" so i researched that on a friends computer and it said several things that woould fix it. None worked, so i went to "computer management-services" And im guessing killing the virus disabled all the "services" After hours of turning most to "automatic" I finally got internet back on. Then i was able to access everything again so went back to officemax and the same error showed up. Java script i guess had not been active. then i looked at my control panel and java isnt even there.
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Beijing is to ban the consumption of more than 1800 species of wild animals in the city's restaurants in the wake of SARS.
The eating of snakes, sparrows and tortoises, as well as rare or protected species will be prohibited, the Beijing Star Daily said.
The disease that spread across the globe from November is suspected to have jumped to humans from civet cats in the southern province of Guangdong, which has already banned the consumption and trading of wild animals.
Last month, police seized 43,405 kilograms of wildlife products and withdrew 2197 permits for trading or consumption of wildlife. They detained two suspects and seized a number of hunting tools and vehicles used for wildlife trafficking in Guangdong.
Eating wild animals is a centuries-old culinary tradition in China that is considered good for the body.
Beijing has been the hardest hit city in the global SARS crisis, with most of the 348 deaths and 5327 infections nationwide coming from the capital.
About 800 people were killed by SARS worldwide, from more than 8000 infections.
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Hi guys,
I have a macbookPro Unibody (with ExpressCard/34 slot) with BackTrack and OSX installed.
I'm going to buy an expressCard with 'Atheros Chipset' and antenna.
I heard that the Ubiquiti SRX is good.
I need a card that can work in BackTrack and OSX as well. I'm choosing the Atheros chip because is the one that is better compatible with the security app. like Aircrack-ng etc.
The card I'm interested in is this one
What do you think?
Do you know other cards or do you have something to suggest me?
Thanks a lot
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Using backtrack for the first time is like being 10 years old again with the keys to a Ferrari.
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A third party security audit is the IT equivalent of a colonoscopy. It's long, intrusive, very uncomfortable, and when it's done, you'll have seen things you really didn't want to see, and you'll never forget that you've had one.
Why does it have to work with OSX? Just wondering, because I've never had problems with the built in card.
Of course, if you really wanted to have some fun, go to Wal-Mart late at night and ask the greeter if they could help you find trashbags, roll of carpet, rope, quicklime, clorox and a shovel. See if they give you any strange looks. --Streaker69


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