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BALI UPDATE #554 - 23 April 2007
Growing Older Gracefully in Bali's North
Gaia Oasis Offers Special Package to Celebrate its 9th Anniversary May 14-16, 2007.
Can't decide between some quite time in Bali's mountains or some quality time on one of Bali's sandy beaches? Why not enjoy both and take advantage of the two impressive locations offered by
Gaia Oasis
near Tejakula in Bali's North.
Located less than an hour from Singaraja - the former capital of Bali, the resorts offers a one - hectare 16 bungalow resort on the beach at Tejakula or a four hectare retreat with only six bungalows in the nearby hills.
Celebrating a Birthday in Style
To mark 9 years of making customers happy, the
Gaia Oasis
is offering a special 2 night/ 3 day package from May 14 16, 2007 to help celebrate their official birthday on May 15th.
Special pricing starting of 89 per person based on twin share or 109 single occupancy covers:
2 nights accommodation in a double bungalow.
3 buffet meals per day.
Dolphin sunrise tour in a local fisherman's boat.
A traditional Balinese gamelan orchestra performance with a rare dance performance by Tejakula's senior dancers
Yoga classes twice each day
A special wellness spa treatment
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Gaia Resort Birthday Package
Dates Announced for Kuta Karnival 2007
Kuta Karnival Set for September 1-9, 2007.
Kuta Karnival Organizing Committee
and the
Kuta Small Business Association
have announced the dates for the 5th Kuta Karnival as September 1-9, 2007.
While final plans are still in the works for the event - past years have featured street parades, fun fairs and bazaars stretching the length of Kuta Beach, and sporting events which have drawn thousands of people to visit Kuta and adjacent areas during the course of the Karnival.
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More information:
Kuta Karnival Website
Oh, My Momma
Kids Can Write Why They Love Their Mom and Win Prizes and a Free Lunch at the Hard Rock Hotel, Bali on May 13, 2007 - Mother's Day.
Love your Mom? Then feed her well at a special Mother's Day luncheon set for Sunday, May 13, 2007 at
Hard Rock Hotel, Bali.
Affectionate kids or a
Dennis the Menace's
seeking to mend their ways have a chance of winning a free lunch for themselves and their mom by entering a essay contest conducted by the
Hard Rock Hotel Bali.
The competition is divided into two categories: one for 5-9 year olds and the other for 10-12 year olds. To be eligible to win all the kids need to do is write a 100-150 word essay beginning with
"I love my MOM because . . ."
and send it to the
Hard Rock Hotel, Bali
before May 10, 2007.
All envelopes should be directed to the Marketing Communications Department, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Jalan Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta Bali.
Entries are welcome in both English or Bahasa Indonesia.
Exciting Prizes
Among the prizes to be won are a 2 nights stay in a Family Suite; a 2 nights stay in a Deluxe Room; and a 1 night stay in a Deluxe room. All winners will receive complimentary Mother's Day Lunches for winner and their Moms on May 13th. Winners will be announced at
Starz Diner, 3rd Level, Hard Rock Hotel Bali,
on 13th May 2007, during the lunch.
Win or lose, all are invited to enjoy Mother's Day Lunch for only Rp. 120.000,-++ for adults (approximately US$15.80); Rp. 60.000,- ++ for children under 12 years of age (approximately US$7.80).
Lunch on Mother's Day will also include a children's fashion show by
Kids A Go Go.
For more information or reservations, telephone ++62-(0)361-761869 extension 8163/4.
More information:
Book a Stay at The Hard Rock Hotel
Illegal Villas in Close Concert with Illegal Transport Operators?
Local Transport Operators Calls for Closer Scrutiny and Crackdown on Unlicensed Tourist Transport in Bali.
Nyoman Sudiartha, the owner of the local transport company
Aryantha Putra Transport
complained bitterly to the Indonesian language
Bisnis Bali
about the illegal transport operators in Bali who target the illegal villa sector. According to Sudiartha, the customers lost to illegal transport operators working from villa bases are causing huge losses to the local transport industry.
Sudiartha said the vehicles serving the villas are almost certainly operating without the required
izin pariwisata
- a special license tag that must be attached to the registration plates of vehicles carrying tourists. In the worst instances, says Sudiartha, the illegal vehicles even crisscross the island with the logo of the illegal villas affixed to their doors.
In principle, illegal tourist transport discovered by police to be carrying tourists can be halted and the passengers made to disembark and transfer to local licensed metered taxis.
The transport entrepreneur called on the
Indonesian Hotel & Restaurant Association (PHRI)
Bali Villa Association (BHA)
to issue instructions to their members to obey local law and order that only licensed tourism vehicle be used for the transportation of tourists. At the same time, Sudiartha called on transportation authorities to crack down on vehicles operating on the island without the required safety inspections and insurance coverage provided to all licensed vehicles.
In separate comments, Bagus Soediana, the Chairman of the
Bali Tourism Transport Association (Pawabi),
confirmed Sudiarthas complaints saying that the sudden upsurge in illegal vehicle operations has grown apace with the sudden increase in villas in Bali.
Island Visitors concerned as to whether their transport is a legally operated vehicle should look for a small square metallic plate attached to the vehicle's license plate. Vehicles lacking the additional tag are in most likliehood not authorized to carry tourist.
Air Paradise: Waiting for Government Support
Future of Airline May Depend on Whether Bali Government Prepared to Invest US$16.3 Million.
The on-again off-again plans for the re-launch of
Air Paradise International (API)
now appear to hinge on the answer to their appeal to the Government of Bali to spend Rp. 150 billion (approximately US$16.3 million) and assume a 51% share in the Bali-based air carrier.
Director, Putu Oka Semadi, told the Indonesian language
Bisnis Bali
, "we are waiting for an answer from the provincial government of Bali who are still in the process of studying our share offer." The Directors of
made a formal proposal to Balis Governor and legislators in January 2007 and have been waiting for more than 2 months for a formal reply.
According to
Directors, the inclusion of the Bali Government in the Airline would support the
brand image
of now-grounded airline and help re-instill consumer confidence.
In addition to the money sought from the Government of Bali, another Rp. 100 billion (approximately US$10.86 million) is needed to permit a re-start of the airline.
Directors claim that they have received a pledge of support from an Indonesian investor, but are not prepared to divulge the name of the potential new Indonesian investor.
Directors still maintain that they will soon start service from Bali to the Australian cities of Perth and Melbourne with onward domestic connections to Surabaya and Jakarta. The Airline's operators are reportedly seeking leases of
Boeing 737-400
Boeing 767-300
Bisnis Bali
reports that the
Bali Planning Body (Bappeda)
have concluded their review of the buy-in proposal from
and forwarded their recommendations to the State Audit Body.
An Academic Look at Bali's Villa Sector
Tourism Students Conduct a Review of Bali's Villa Sector in the Badung Regency.
The Indonesian language
Bali Post
, recently published the results of a research project conducted by 17 students at
Bali's Hotel & Tourism Institute (STP)
examining Bali's villa sector. Their survey, limited to villas in the Badung Regency of Bali covered 624 villas including 3,958 rooms.
Some of the results from the student's research project, include:
54% of the villas surveyed were commercial operations, 25% were private villas and 21% were being used on a mixed commercial-private basis.
45.2% of the villas were owned by Indonesians (both Balinese and non-Balinese), 39.4% were owned by foreigners, and 15.4% were jointly owned by Indonesians and foreigners. The survey showed that most foreign-owned villas were built on land owned by Indonesians.
A review of those choosing to stay in villa accommodation showed that 36.79% were Europeans, 30.71% were Asians, 19.29% were Australian, 11.79% were Americans, and only 1.42% were from the domestic Indonesian market.
The average age of guests staying in visas was between 26-55 years, with family holidays the basis for almost all stays.
Many of the villas reviewed by the students featured facilities and services rivaling those offered by hotels in Bali, including: private kitchens, plunge pools, mini-bars, main swimming pools, Jacuzzis, restaurants, spa services, and a gym.
Most of those staying in villas were professionals from the upper economic groupings.
Most guests had no idea whether or not the visa they had rented was a legal or illegal accommodation operation.
Just Trying to Keep the Customer Satisfied
Balidiscovery.com Staffers Get Expert Training in Customer Service from the Bali Institute for Education and Training.
On Wednesday, April 18, 2007, selected members of the reservations and e-commerce departments of
received specialized training on selling hotels, tours and other holiday products through the Internet by Barry Doesburg of the
the Bali Institute for Education and Training.
Because of the special challenges of dealing with customers over the Internet and telephone, Doesburg, who is one of Bali's most sought after hospitality trainers, shared valuable insights on how to improve service and cross-selling skills in written communications between the Bali-based staff and the thousands of customers booking via
from around the world.
Focusing on how to effectively convey the special magic of Bali and its many attractions through written and oral communication, the
sales team have been made aware of how to better anticipate customers' needs and suggest component elements of a holiday that will result in an overall better experience for Island visitors.
More information:
Bali International Institute for Education & Training
U.S. Gov't Questions Safety of Indonesian Domestic Air Space
U.S. Embassy in Jakarta Issues a Warning for U.S. Citizens Flying Internally in Indonesia.
The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta has posted a warning on its website urging U.S. nationals to to fly directly to the Indonesian destinations on international carriers "from countries whose civil aviation authorities meet international aviation safety standards for the oversight of their air carrier operations under the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program."
As reported on
, the Indonesian government on March 22, 2007 introduced a new rating system covering all domestic civil air operators and dividing them into three categories depending on the assessed safety of each airline. [
See: On the Eve of Closure, Adam Air Gets a Reprieve
Following the new classification system by the Indonesian Government, on April 16, 2007 the
announced that it had revised Indonesia's safety oversight category from Category 1 to Category 2 due to serious concerns about Direcor General of Civil Aviation's safety oversight and operational control systems. Category 2 indicates that the FAA has assessed the Government of Indonesia's Civil Aviation Authority as not being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for the oversight of Indonesia's air carrier operations.
The move by the U.S. Government effectively calls into question the safety of all domestic air operators in Indonesia, urging U.S. citizens to only into major international gateways on foreign airlines and avoid internal connection flights within Indonesia.
Inconvenient Truth in Bali
A Community Meeting to Confront the Global Warming Crisis in Bali on Saturday, April 28, 2007.
Canggu Club
will host a live multi-media presentation on the
Climate Crisis Project - The Science & Solutions
featuring certified
Climate Project®
presenter, environmental engineer and long-time Bali resident, Emerald Starr, on Saturday, 28 April, 2007 from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m..
Starr, selected and trained by former U.S. Vice-President, Al Gore, is now part of coordinate effort to bring the message of Global Warming to the world. Based on the internationally acclaimed Oscar Winning documentary and book,
An Inconvenient Truth,
Starr's presentation endeavors to expose the myths and misconceptions surrounding the controversial issue of global warming and present ways the Bali community can work together to halt the deadly progress the coming man-made catastrophe.
Canggu Club's
General Manager, Marc Dressler says: "The Club has adopted and continues to implement many environmental strategies within our facility and operations and fervently believe in doing whatever we can to contribute to our island and make our planet ecologically better. We have invited Emerald Starr - one of only 1000 certified presenters worldwide - to present this exclusive first time event to the Bali community as part of our Canggu Outreach Program. The Club is in avid support of improving Bali's eco stance and have also invited several environmental groups to participate in the event with educational booths, kids recycling and making paper activities and entertainment for this event."
The special evening includes the participation of several environmental groups in Bali including the
Environmental Bamboo Foundation, Bali Teak Farms, Bali Green Team Five Elements
Wisnu Recycling
who will all operate educational booths and provide information on their work at the April 28th event.
Emerald Starr is one of nearly 1,000 people trained by
The Climate Project®
to deliver a science-based presentation. The presenters were selected from a pool of thousands of applicants and, in return for their training, have agreed to share the fruits of their training with their local communities.
The Climate Project
presenters have targeted to reach more than one million people in 2007.
According to Starr: "We are at a turning point in human history on Earth. Our actions now will determine the quality of life for our children and many generations to come. There is not an issue more critical for us to take action on. I want to do all that I can to insure the health and well being of my children and grandchildren. In 10 years I want to be able to look back with pride and satisfaction that I did everything that I could do."
Climate Crisis - The Science & Solution - A multi-media slideshow on global warming and discussion of solutions
Saturday 28 April 2007, 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Canggu Club Bali,
Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu
The presentation is suitable for children age 12 years or older. For more information contact the
The Canggu Club
at telephone ++62-(0)361-844 63 85. Limited seating. Bookings recommended.
Pico Iyer The Global Sojourner in Bali June 6-9, 2005
Dynamic Author, Essayist and World Traveler to Pause in Bali at Invitation of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival.
Pico Iyer - the man described as one of the world's 100 visionaries who could change your life and the author of six works of fiction, two novels and countless other publications is coming to Bali for a series of literary dinners and travel-writing seminars June 6-9, sponsored by
Garuda Indonesia
and the
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival.
A man whose home is his travelling bag, Pico Iyer describes himself as "living between cracks and outside fixed categories." His writings have transported readers to life within monasteries, rural Japan and to remote villages around the world. "Taking planes seems as natural to me as picking up the phone or going to school; I fold up my self and carry it around as if it were an overnight bag," explains Iyer. Clearly a traveler and not a tourist, Pico Iyer finds himself at home wherever his journeys bring him; from Easter Island to Paraguay, to Ethiopia and Cuba.
His first novel,
Cuba and the Night,
was optioned six times and then bought by Hollywood, and his book
The Global Soul
has inspired multi-media shows, conferences and websites around the world. In addition, he has written a film-script for Miramax, helped name an internationally known soft drink and been a Fellow (twice) of the
World Economic Forum in Davos.
Since 1980, he has published regular cover-stories on literature in
The New York Review of Books,
on globalism for
and on films and music for
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
In 1995, Iyer was named by the Utne Reader, along with the likes of Noam Chomsky and Vaclav Havel, as one of 100 visionaries worldwide who "could change your life." He has a Master's degree in literature from Harvard, where he also taught literature and writing for two years.
Only Three Days in Bali
During the course of his three day appearance in Bali, Pico Iyer will be the guest of honor at several literary dinners and a seminar on travel writing where he will share his thoughts on how to make a piece of travel writing distinctive.
Pico will be available to answer questions with answers drawn from his quarter of a century in journalism, fiction writing, essays and travel-writing.
June 7 & 8, 2007 Travel Writing Seminars with Pico Iyer
In two separate writing seminars Pico Iyer will discuss the art and craft of writing. What should you do when writing about somewhere that everyone already knows about? How do you give your piece another dimension that makes it interesting even to people who don't like to travel, and how do you keep pushing the boundaries of travel and travel-writing?
Pico will be available to answer any questions participants might have on any aspect of travel or writingwhat to say about Bali, or how to address the Taj Mahal, or what one might want to write about a Kentucky Fried Chicken parlor in Denpasar.
Thursday, June 7, 2007 -
Amandari Resort
in Ubud from 9:30-11:30 a.m..
Friday, June 8, 2007 -
Canggu Club
in Canggu from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cost of each seminar is Rp. 250,000 (approximately US$27.20) per person and includes morning tea.
June 6, 2007 Journeys of a Global Soul
Join Pico Iyer at the
Maya Ubud Resort
on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 for a literary dinner. Cost of a three-course meal and welcome drink is Rp. 500,000 (approximately US$54.40) per person. Drinks start at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner. Reservations are essential.
June 9, 2007 Beachside with Pico Iyer
Join Pico Iyer on the Beach at Jimbaran Bay for a three-course dinner at the
Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay.
A welcome drink will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner on Saturday, June 9, 2007. Cost is Rp. 600,000 (approximately US$65.20) per person and covers dinner and welcome drink. Reservations are required.
Reservations and More Information
Bookings are essential for all dinners and seminars and can be obtained by calling ++62-(0)361-971257 or via the email link provided.
More information:
Email Contact for Pico Iyer Dinners and Writers' Seminars
No Change in the Fiscal Fee
Bali Tax Office Issues Formal Denial of News in Local Media Announcing an End to the Rp. 1 Million Fiscal Charge for Travel to ASEAN Countries.
A recent article in the
Bali Advertiser
announcing that Indonesian Citizens and Foreign residents in Indonesia are now exempted from paying the mandatory Rp. 1 million fiscal fee (approximately US$109.00) each time they departed Indonesia for a neighboring ASEAN country has been quashed by local tax authorities.
In a formal circular announcement
the Directorate General of Taxation for Bali has repudiated the news carried in the
Bali Advertiser
, reminding all that there has been no change in the current regulations that require all Indonesians and foreigners resident in Indonesia to pay Rp. 1 million each time they depart internationally from Bali's airport. The payment, or
, is an advance payment on income tax and can be credited against final tax liability. According to the current tax code, any foreigner spending more than 183 days in the Country in a single year is deemed a resident under the terms of the law requiring the
Certain special categories of travelers are exempted from paying the
fee, including expatriates Indonesians making a yearly visit home and those traveling on official missions abroad.
Indonesia has been under pressure for a number of years from neighbor ASEAN countries who view the
charge as an artificial barrier to both trade and tourism.
Japanese Recover While Australians do the Crawl
Bali by the Numbers: A Closer Look at Bali's Two Leading Inbound Markets.
As reported on
See: In for a Quarter, These Numbers are Fine!
] Bali foreign tourist arrivals for March 2007 broke new ground with a record number 120,673 visitors.
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Australian Arrivals on the Mend
March arrival figures fuel hope that Australian arrivals are on the mend coming in at 13,624 - a full 60% better than March 2006 (8,518) and only -36.6% behind the record March of 2005 when 21,483 Australians visited Bali.
Comparing 2004 to 2006, however, suggests that the recovery in the first full-year following a terrorist attack is less robust in 2007 than was the case in 2004. Lingering problems connected with recent convictions of Australian drug traffickers and the loss of airline capacity may explain the slower than desired recovery of the Australian market.
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Japan is Back!
Japanese arrivals for March 2007 hit 30,183 a number only slightly behind the record performance of March 2000 when 32,770 Japanese came to Bali.
By any standard, Japanese numbers appear to be in full recovery.
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Enchantment of the Seas - Western Caribbean: Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Review by penny81
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Enchantment of the Seas - Western Caribbean
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
First let me say that this was very cheap in price. I originally booked on the internet, but later ended up speaking with a couple of different people prior to the cruise, arranging a couple of things. They were very pleasant and can only say good things about them.
The most disappointing part of the cruise? The dining experience at My Fair Lady. Usually this is my absolute favorite! First, we had second seating. EVERY SINGLE night they were late opening the doors. I'm not More talking two minutes, but 15 minutes. Our waiter and assistant waiter were just o.k. Our waiter was from India and I could barely understand him. It wasn't just me either, all the people from our table said the same thing. Wasn't too impressed with service. It was the kind you usually receive at any restaurant. Food was just okay too. I was half expecting this as I have read other reviews, but thought maybe people were just being picky. I've had better food at times from a cafeteria. The overall service on the ship was just okay too. Our room steward cleaned our room very well and was very nice, but had to ask a couple of times for an extra towel. Never got one. We didn't get a daily newsletter the night before, so the next morning when we were walking by a cart we noticed a pile of extra ones on the cart. So, we took one since the steward was in a room vacuuming. The room steward came out and started yelling that it was for HIS cabins only and that we should have gotten one the night before. We said we didn't, so asked what cabin we were in. I told him, but he still insisted that we put it back. still don't understand if he had extras from giving them out the night before, why he couldn't just give us one. Bar service was just pretty good for the most part. The Windjammer's food was good. At times it was even better that the dining room. Now, I have to say the room itself was nicer than that on Princess since they've recently been renovated. More room too, which was very nice. It also seemed like they had more tv channels too (which is good because we needed them). More on that later. The bathroom was a mess. Don't get me wrong, it had a very nice design. However, every time we took a shower it would leak out of the hole next to the toilet, causing the whole floor of the bathroom to be cold and wet. Had to use all of our towels to put down we could go to the bathroom without our feet freezing. I also say that the shows on Enchantment were better than the ones I've seen on Grand Princess. Didn't go to any shows on Caribbean because we spent so much time with our waiter. The comedians on Enchantment were VERY good. The magician, jugglers, and comedians were all great. There weren't as many activities as I've experienced on my previous cruises, but that may be due to the fact that it was only a 4 night cruise. We ended up watching tv more than I have in the past. Part of that though was due to the ship moving so much. Never felt nauseous before, but this one I definitely felt it. That'll teach me to go on a cruise in November. It was VERY VERY windy too. You had to hold on to everything so it wouldn't fly away. At least the sun was out though. Just made the best of it on our sea day. My massage was very relaxing and I enjoyed it very much. The woman who did my massage was very pleasant and nice. She tried to sell me a few things, but I've come to expect that when going to the spa. She couldn't believe how much tension I had in my back for someone so young. I work as a service advisor at a Cadillac dealership where people yell all day, so you do get a little bit of stress with that. :) The ports themselves were wonderful. I love snorkeling in Cozumel and Key West was a lot of fun. Cozumel had so much shopping, we spent the majority of time doing that. Wish we had had more time so we could've spent more time at the beach. Did get my snorkeling in though, so I was happy with that. Key West was great for shopping. Again, wish we had spent more time there. Did get my piece of Key Lime pie :) One thing though....wasn't impressed at all with Pancho's Backyard. I'm of hispanic descent and the majority of my family makes mexican food. This restaurant seemed to be a total tourist restaurant. The rice tasted like it was out of a box. Good margaritas though. Overall, I have to say I was disappointed. The ship itself was absolutely beautiful. Expected a lot more and so did the two other people at our table. They had gone on a Carnival cruise the year before and said this whole cruise was very disappointing. They went so far as to say that they thought maybe a seven day cruise would be too much. I convinced them that this experience was not normal at all and that they should try again with maybe a another cruise line. Sold them on at least trying Princess since they had heard praises from other relatives about Princess as well. This was my friend's first cruise and she didn't enjoy much at all either. I had to convince her try another cruise in the future. One the two cruises before, I wanted to stay on the ship itself and the ports are just a plus. This cruise, the ports made it all worth it. I think I'll stick in Princess in the future. I'll probably try a couple of different lines like Celebrity or Norwegian. I don't know if I'll give Royal Caribbean another chance or not. I try not to be too critical. There are always good and bad things that go on during a cruise and you have to just make the best of everything. I did have a good time, but it was inspite of everything that went on, not because of. I work in customer service so I realize mistakes are made all the time and I try to brush it off. There were people on this cruise that were overreacting WAY too much to what was going on. Lighten up, you're on vacation. It's much better than being at work. :) Less
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The always brilliant US comic examines the value of words.
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Our cover design by Nanette Black
features Route 360. Virginia, 1964 by Emmet Gowin, professor
of photography at Princeton University. A retrospective of his work,
Emmet Gowin/Photographs: This Vegetable Earth Is but a Shadow,
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This year, 1999, marks the sixtieth anniversary
of The Kenyon Review. We mark the occasion, not with horns
blaring and banners waving, but with a quiet sense of satisfaction.
It's truly an achievement that KR survives, financially
sound, its mission uncompromised in presenting the best of new writing.
After years of instability, of a growing need for subsidy by Kenyon
College, we have turned an important corner. With generous support
from our readers, with the leadership of our new Board of Trustees,
we are striving for financial independence. That's still a vision,
not a reality. But with vigilance and determination we'll fulfill
that vision. In the meantime, we have a magazine to publish (not
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and the like). This will be all the horns and banners we need to
mark a happy sixtieth.
This issue of KR introduces a new feature,
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to highlight the work of talented writers who, though not necessarily
unpublished, have yet to establish a major presence on the literary
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wherein we reprint a selection from the treasure trove of KR's
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We launch New Voices with Keith Banner's
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by poet and editor David Bergman. Keith Banner came to our attention
in the summer of 1997 when he attended the Kenyon Review Writer's
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four months later he sold the completed novel to Knopf.
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Every issue offers a mix, distinguished writers known throughout
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After then-No. 1 Ohio State lost at Wisconsin on Saturday, we brought you the news about Buckeyes freshman Jared Sullinger claiming on his Twitter account that he had been spit on before and after the game at the Kohl Center.
On Monday during the Big Ten coaches' teleconference, both coaches were asked about the incident. They offered decidedly different answers in return.
Ohio State coach Thad Matta tried to downplay the incident:
"A student ran by and spit on him. Nothing too major," Matta said. "What are you going to do? Those things happen. It was a crazy environment, which was great for college basketball and for their fans, that sort of stuff. You don't like to see that happen but you can't do anything about it."
Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan, however, seemed a little less certain that the incident played out as described.
"Every area of our facility is all videotaped. There is absolutely nothing that has come to my attention," Ryan said.
Ryan then summed his thoughts on the incident -- and the game -- pretty clearly:
"We have the greatest fans in America. All I know is we won the game, deal with it."
The loss for Ohio State cost the Buckeyes the No. 1 ranking in the USA TODAY/ESPN Coaches Poll. They fell to No. 3 in the latest rankings released Monday, just behind No. 1 Kansas and second-ranked Texas.
Sullinger, meanwhile, has already shown an ability to get along with a hostile crowd. Last week at Minnesota, he asked a fan for a sign that had a picture of Sullinger singing to a Miley Cyrus song. At first the fan denied Sullinger, but then changed his mind and connected with the freshman on Twitter, then sent the poster to Sullinger for him to give to his mom.
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My Grandmother used to say you have one of everything you need, and maybe 2 of everything you Love. :)
This really never meant much to me. Now as an adult and mom of 3, soon be more, I have started decluttering and Get It. I have 4-5 diaper bags, each containing 1/5 of what I need at any given time. The kids have a few jackets for each season and because there are so many to keep track of, I can never find any. I needed a flashlight, and despite having about 30, none had batteries, and the ones that did I could not find. We were making a camp fire the other day, I knew we had a long lighter thing somewhere, didn;t know where, was at the store, so bought a 2 pack, then found the other later. Was unloading the dishwasher, couldn't fit the last 3 spatulas in the holder thing, before realizing that one of the was MIA.
I had this AHA of "why do I have so many of so many things that I will never use/need more than 1 of at a time?!?" Then Grandma's "one of" principle made sense. We have so many of so many things, usually a result of a rebuy of something when I could not find the others. ANd I can't find the others because they are so spread out because we have so much crap than none of it fits anywhere.
We are expecting #4 (and likely #5, according to 6 week sono).....I will then have a 13 yr old, 4 yr old, 1 yr old, and either 1 or 2 newborns. I REALLLLLLLY just want one of everything and I want to know where it is.
Anyone tend to live by the One Of way of thinking...either deliberately, of just by default?
I have started doing this also. It started when the twins outgrew stuff, I got rid of "one" of everything. Now I try on purpose to only have 1 thing that I love, unless each thing has a different purpose (for example, I have a big backpack I take on day trips, swimming, to my class, a med sized bag I take to the park, regular running around town, and a small backpack that basically fits keys, wallet, waterbottle for when I don't want to be weighted down).
Good luck decluttering, and with your new addition(s)!
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Three big girls (10) + (almost 9!);
One little boy (6) and a full on toddler (8/12) born with TAPVR (repaired at 6 days old).
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I strive to do this, starting with the things that most annoyed me, like my kids' jackets and shoes- just one per season. Also, with pens. Just keeping one in the kitchen means I must take care of it and put it in it's designated place or else I have no pen. The reasoning, besides the declutter aspect, is that you have a proper home for each belonging, you take better care of it, as to not lose it, and you can have higher quality items (one really nice pen that lasts instead of a 12 pack of cheapo's).
I tried applying it to kitchen stuff- one plate, cup, bowl per person, but when chasing little kiddos all day, I don't have time to stop and do dishes inbetween snacks and meals, which comes almost hourly, it seems. I am trying to do one cup and one water bottle per kid though- those get out of control fast.
Katie, sahm to two wild and crazy guys (8/07) and (3/10) and their sweet new baby sister (4-1-13)
thanks for the tip for one of everything ...can see myself heading for the tip with all the clutter that one of everything will then mean I can eliminate ....my de-cluttering has been by the bag load when I started (after reading Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne) and now I am at the level of okay today I'm going to tackle this draw of my desk...YIKES when did I become such a pencil hoarder...and none of them are sharpened and why three rolls of scotch tape (oh yes we forgot where to find the tape and so bought another, and then forgot that and bought another) and do I ever use pen ink? and how many erasers do we really need? I love going to the stationary shop (this draw is a testimonial to that) but I don't think I'll need to visit ever again.
Being able to find things in my home (desk draw) makes life so much less expensive, and I can open my own stationary shop now !
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There are two basic methods to mosaic work - the direct method and the indirect method. In the direct method, the pieces of material you are going to mosaic with, known as tesserae, are directly fixed top side up onto a base or substrate and then grouted. In the indirect method pieces are temporarily fixed top side down onto a removable base material. This is (then) cast in its final form and the temporary base material is removed to reveal the mosaic, top side up. The indirect method is most often used when the finished surface needs to be extremely smooth.
Selecting Tesserae
Tesserae are the individual pieces of material you will arrange to form your mosaic. Most people think of those little square pieces of tile seen in early Roman mosaics or in swimming pools. Today the term applies to anything pieced together to form a design. Common tesserae include:
Traditional Tile Tesserae
Ceramic Tile
Natural Stone
Includes everything from beach or river pebbles to marble, granite, slate and modern day stone tiles. They have a wide range of colors, textures and surfaces. Also included are semiprecious stones - turquoise, lapis lazuli, alabaster, quartz and agate.
China & Porcelain
A finer form of ceramics, they are a good source for interest, pattern and color.
Shells and Mother of Pearl
Mother of pearl is the lustrous inner surface of shells like oysters and abalone. Commonly used shell forms include spirals, scallops, snails, etc. and cover a wide range of color, luster and size.
Includes mirror, colored glass, sea glass, glass nuggets, marbles, and pressed glass jewels
Everything Else
Bone, metals, buttons... just about anything you want can become tesserae in your mosaic.
Selecting the Base
You can apply a mosaic to nearly any surface, so selecting the base material becomes a matter of the shape you want, how it will be used, and where it will be used. When selecting a base think about the following:
Commonly used base materials include but are not limited to:
Selecting the Adhesive
The base material, tesserae, project use, and its location all influence the type of adhesive you will choose. There is a 'glue' for every situation. Start by reading the 'applications' section on the package. Common choices include:
Basic Tools
Beside a base, tesserae, and adhesive the only tool you'll really need to start with is a tile nipper. All other tools can be commandeered household items. As you work with different tesserae, bases, and adhesives you will find it useful to add specific tools to your arsenal.
Cutting Tools are used to shape and trim your tesserae
For holding your sorted tesserae, mixing adhesives and grouts, adding color to grouts, and holding water for cleaning. Save those containers you were about to throw out! You may not want to clean out that cement or grout container, so these "salvaged" containers can just be tossed out when done.
Adhesive Spreaders
Depend on personal choice and the adhesives. Trowels of different sizes and types are useful for cement-based adhesives. (For small work) plastic spatulas, butter knives, and palette knives work well. PVA and epoxy bases can be applied with plastic spreaders, old brushes, straws, toothpicks, wooden sticks, etc.
Grout Spreaders
Help push the grout over the mosaic and into the spaces between tesserae. They need to be flexible so as not to scratch the surface. Plastic spatulas, squeegees, grout floats, or even gloved hands will work.
Tools for Pushing and Prodding
Are handy for moving pieces into place and scraping out excess mortar or grout. Wooden sticks, wooden scrapers, tweezers, dental probes, toothpicks, awls, wooden clothes pins, pencils, and manicure tools are just some of the choices.
Safety Equipment must include.
Cleaning Articles
Are needed for wiping off excess grout and general tidying up. Lint free rags, sponges, and non-scratch nylon scouring pads are quite useful.
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Surface Preparation: Base surfaces should be clean and dry. When applying a mosaic to surfaces like wood or interior / exterior walls, scoring the surface will add "tooth" and improve the adhesion of your tesserae. Use a sharp knife or similar tool to key the surface. Sealing will also benefit surfaces like wood and terracotta. Use a diluted solution of PVA or similar acrylic bonding agent and apply with a brush. It is essential to seal all surfaces for wood bases and it is recommended for unglazed ceramic and terracotta.
Tesserae Preparation: All tesserae need to be clean and free of dirt, grease, and dust. Wash your materials before breaking them into smaller pieces. Lightly soiled items can be cleaned with a damp cloth. If the tesserae are attached to a mesh or paper, soak in warm water to remove the backing and glue. Allow all pieces to dry thoroughly. Shells need to be soaked in water for several days (changing the water daily), then allowed to dry out over several days. Pebbles need to be soaked overnight and then rinsed until the water runs clear. Allow them several days to dry out as well.
Test Your Adhesive: READ THE LABEL! FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS! It doesn't hurt to test its performance on a small piece of the base material. Pay special attention to your choice of adhesive for outdoor projects. Extreme heat and cold can create cracks allowing water to fill the voids - this will destroy your work when the freezing temperatures come.
Designs and Patterns: Inspiration comes from everywhere: nature, cities, surfaces, feelings, dreams, pattern books, magazines, and the list goes on. The choice is entirely up to you. You can go from totally abstract to precisely planned. You may want to use (or modify) an existing pattern. Sketching out a basic cartoon can help you to solidify your idea, as well as to plan for color and movement. You can draw guidelines directly on the base for reference. You may want to transfer complex designs to wood or terracotta bases using carbon paper. Large designs can be transferred section by section. Do what makes you feel comfortable, but don't over plan! Some spontaneity is needed to make your design dynamic and interesting.
Color: Once you have a design, you will need to fill it with color. Choose what you like! Layout your tesserae and play with different combinations. Lay them on your design to see how they work and look. Keep in mind that each unit is a unit of color, texture, size, form and brilliance. How they play off each other will affect your design. Remember that the viewers eye will mix the shapes and colors in your design. Instead of covering a large area with the same tile, vary the shades used to add interest (unless the effect you want is a uniform block of color!). Grade (transition) colors into each other by varying the size and shape as they meet each other. Mix pieces of differing colors together. Place opposite colors next to each other for contrast. Make black or gray lines to accent or separate design elements or colors. Take advantage of patterns and colors in your tesserae. Play, experiment, stand back, look, rearrange, change, stand back, look... - until you are satisfied. Again, do what you like and once you get started don't be afraid to change or deviate as the project unfolds.
Cutting the Tesserae: With any new technique or tool it is a good idea to practice on scrap materials (before you attack that one piece of really unique china you have). Work in a protected, covered, easy to clean area; you'll be creating shards and stray pieces that can cut the unsuspecting visitor. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES! You can cut all your pieces ahead of time and lay them out on your cartoon or base; or you can work on the fly - cutting and fixing as you go. The choice is yours and depends on the complexity of the design, shape of the base, and the adhesive used.
Applying the Design
Grouting is the technique of filling in the spaces between your tesserae. Generally, it is desirable to make the grout level with the overall height of the mosaic surface. Grout is just a fine textured version of cement mortar. It unifies the design. Its color enhances the design: and it adds strength.
Some materials and applications benefit from an application of sealant after the grout is dried and cured. Sealing pebbles brings out their true 'wet' color. Porous materials benefit from sealing also. Sealers are available in a matt or shiny finish. Read the bottle to see if it fits your application.
Now, stand back and admire your handiwork!
There are variations on the technique presented here and many excellent book resources (see below) to help you expand your knowledge and creativity. As you experiment and work with different materials you will discover what methods, tools, and supplies work best for you!
Books and Article Resources
|Ancient Mosaics
by Roger Ling Paperback
|Princeton University Press
Paperback / 1998 / 144pp
|The Art of Mosaics
by Joaquim Chavarria
|Watson-Guptill Publishing
Paperback / 1999 / 160 pp
|The Art of Mosaic Design: A Collection of
Contemporary Artists
by J.Locktov - L.P.Clagett
|Rockport Publishing
Hardcover / 1998
|Backyard Mosaics
by Connie Sheerin
|Sterling Publishing
Hardcover & Paperback / 2001 / 128 pp
|Classic Mosaics
by Elaine M Goodwin
|Trafalgar Square Publishing Ltd.
Hardcover / 2000 / 144 pp
|Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques (Encyclopedia
of Art Techniques)
by Emma Biggs
|Penguin USA
Hardcover / 1999 / 160 pp
|Making Mosaics
by Leslie Dierks
|Sterling Publishing Co.
Hardcover / 1998 / 128 pp
by Kaffe Fassett & Candace Bahouth
|Taunton Books & Videos
Hardcover / 1999 / 160 pp
|The Mosaic Book : Ideas, Projects and Techniques
by Peggy Vance, Celia Goodrich-Clarke
|Trafalgar Square Publishing Ltd.
Paperback / 1996 / 128 pp
ISBN: 1570760608z
|Mosaic Workshop : A Guide to Designing and
Creating Mosaics
by Emma Biggs, Tessa Hunkin
|Trafalgar Square Publishing, Ltd.
Hardcover / 1999 / 128 pp


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BORDERLANDS:Mordecai 2!
That's who I'm playing as in Borderlands. Kick ass character to use
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It's Finally Safe To Draft Bobby Abreu
Bobby Abreu signed a 1-year deal with the Anaheim Angels today, putting him into a crowded but talented outfield heading into 2009. Fantasy Baseball Dugout is guessing the signing of Abreu moves Vladimir Guerrero to a permanent DH-role, with Torii Hunter and either Reggie Willits or Gary Matthews, Jr., taking the other spots.
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