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The extent to which the original design of the
New Towns is leading to concerns about their long term sustainability
Harlow New Town was established under the 1946
New Towns Act and provided homes, with all modern conveniences,
employment opportunities and a garden city environment for large
numbers of people from overcrowded, rundown and often inferior
properties situated principally in North London.
New assets were created in the form of new homes
and amenities, community facilities, industrial and commercial
properties carefully landscaped on the basis of a town plan.
The basic design of the town, with green wedges
separating its constituent localities and the principle of keeping
the main industrial areas apart from residential accommodation
was highly successful and should at all costs be preserved. The
model is fully sustainable in Harlow as elsewhere if appropriate
policies are pursued today.
Unfortunately, partly due to fundamental changes
in the structures of industry in Britain it has not been possible
to maintain the original aim of providing jobs for most residents
locally. It was originally hoped that most people would walk or
cycle to work and a pattern of cycle tracks was provided. There
has, however, been a vast increase in the use of cars, not merely
to get to work within the town but also to travel in from outside
locations and out to work elsewhere. In addition there has been
a great increase in the number of heavy goods vehicles using the
roads, escalated in particular by the redevelopment of the industrial
areas to site a large number of warehouses and retail outlets.
When Harlow New Town was conceived, the intention
was to provide the principal north-south trunk road (now designated
the M11) to the west of the town. The M11 was, however, built
to the east of the town, in conflict with the original town plan.
One consequence is that the A414 runs through the town, adding
still more to the pressures on local traffic routes. Ideally,
the A414 should bypass the town, to the North.
What has occurred in Harlow illustrates the
importance of keeping the original town design in view when further
development and redevelopment takes place. Future plans should
not be implemented without ensuring that the additional traffic
generated can be accommodated.
Green Spaces
New towns in general, and Harlow in particular,
have more open spaces to maintain than the average town. These
are great assets, which need to be preserved and enhanced. It
is, however, only recently that the additional financial burden
of maintaining this space has been recognised as an element in
determining the standard spending assessment. Meanwhile, pressure
to reduce costs continues and is leading to a reduction in the
quality of the landscaping. If standards are not to fall further
with adverse effects on the environment in new towns, it is of
paramount importance to take steps to reduce this trend.
Retail Development
Development of the large retail units common
today has not been generally possible in the original town centre
and shopping areas. This has resulted in the movement of retailing
facilities to out-of-town centre locations, with a consequent
negative effect on trade in the existing town centre and neighbourhood
shopping areas. Parts of the industrial area have now become retail
orientated. Thus, the original plans have been breached, posing
the problem of town centre redevelopment.
In theory this may be reduced by encouraging
people to make local journeys on public transport, by cycle, or
on foot. Encouraging children to walk to and from school where
possible could theoretically reduce the number of car journeys
at peak times. However, it is not realistic to expect a significant
response to such appeals.
There is undoubtedly a great need for proper
traffic regulations which are fully enforced, and for adequate
public transport services providing also for people who wish to
use them at relatively unsocial hours and those living away from
the main routes.
It is, however, vital in new developments
or redevelopment to bear in mind the point made earlier that plans
to accommodate the traffic generated must be included. If this
cannot be done, the development must be modified or dropped.
There is a need for new developments to be designed
from the outset as integral parts of the town. In the case of
building Church Langley in Harlow, the ethos was quite different,
suggesting it was a separate entitya new village developmentwhich
has left a permanent impression on the minds of many residents
that they are somehow separate from Harlow. This was a mistake
to be avoided in further redevelopment or expansion of the town,
which must surely apply in all other new towns.
Retail facilities as developed and planned should
be sufficient to meet the needs of the population, even if it
There is a need to regenerate sports and cultural
facilities which will, of course, require funding. Some schemes
for redevelopment, however, fail to respect the principles of
the town plan. One proposal in Harlow (now dropped) was for siting
a new sports centre in the Town Park, which would have detracted
from this amenity. This generated much opposition. Other proposalsparticularly
in view of the need today to raise the necessary fundsinvolve
sales of public land to developers and/or the granting of planning
permission for developments totally out of accord with the original
town plan. These should be resisted.
Regeneration of sports and cultural facilities
should not be allowed to override the original design of the town.
Lack of Housing for Succeeding Generations
One major failure in providing for sustainability
of the New Town is in the paucity of accommodation for succeeding
generations on low or moderate incomes.
The provision of more accommodation at rents
or prices that such people can afford is necessary. This could
be helped by increasing the number of attractive smaller properties
into which older people may move, if they wish, when their families
have grown up and left home. More under-occupied houses would
thus become available for the use of those in need of more space.
Whether social exclusion in New Towns is being
exacerbated by the current Government approach to regeneration
and neighbourhood renewal, in particular in relation to small
pockets of deprivation
In Harlow, there has been a considerable increase
in the number of single-parent families and socially deprived
groups but, on the whole, excessive concentration in particular
areas has been avoided. Most areas have had a mixture of dwellings
from the beginning and wherever particular estates or neighbourhoods
have tended to be in need of renewal or in danger of becoming
rundown, regeneration schemes have been put in hand by the local
authority. Thus it has been possible to avoid a situation in which
all those able to do so move out of a particular locality, leaving
it to degenerate further.
Social exclusion can, therefore, be prevented
by good maintenance, regeneration and renewalprovided the
mixture of dwellings is maintained. It is not automatically exacerbated.
Issues relating to organisations and regulations
operating in New Towns
3.1 The Consequences of English Partnerships'
Control of the Land Supply and its rôle in the Planning
English Partnerships' principal motive has been
to maximise income from rents and the sale of property. It was
not charged with the responsibility of maintaining the original
designs of the New Towns. In fact, English Partnerships' predecessor,
the New Towns Commission, added to the pressures on Harlow industrialists
and other business people by raising rents and disposing of properties
to organisations concerned to maximise the return on their investments.
This was originally a factorthough not the only oneleading
to a loss of industrial employment and redevelopment of much of
the industrial area for retail and warehouse purposes.
In other areas, problems have been created by
English Partnerships' insensitive management of some of its interests
in Harlow. For example, part of the open space in front of Moot
House Community Centre was needlessly fenced off; a social housing
project was held up by the fee originally demanded. There are
also small pieces of land owned by English Partnerships, which
cannot be properly managed.
The continued ownership of open land not
for development by English Partnerships is unnecessary and illogical.
All such land, whether small unmanageable pieces or large open
areas, should be transferred to the ownership of the local authority.
3.2 The Effect of the Transfer of Assets
and Liabilities to Local Authorities
The spirit of the 1946 New Towns Act was that
assets would eventually be
transferred to the local authority. Although some
were, Harlow and other New Towns were deprived of the advantages
of Letchworth, a prototype of the New Towns, as a result of transferring
so much to the New Towns Commissionnow English Partnerships.
Housing was, however, transferredat existing
debt with no adequate provisions for meeting the costs of maintenance,
outstanding repairs and renewal. As a result, the local authority
has been faced with daunting financial problems in seeking to
regenerate areas which were in danger of becoming rundown and
in keeping abreast of repairs.
Grants, at the very least equal to those
available to private organisations which take over local authority
housing, should be made available to New Town local authorities
to assist them in catching up with the backlog of repairs.
In Harlow, the total cost is now estimated at £47 million.
Industrial, commercial and retail freeholds,
for the most part, were not transferred to the New Town local
authorities and may have been sold several times over since they
were first vested in the New Towns Commission. This places the
local authority at a disadvantage in projects for renewal and
redevelopment. In Harlow, the local authority has succeeded in
securing agreement to a plan for the redevelopment of the Town
Centre South by negotiation with developers and freeholders. Its
position on redevelopment and renewal throughout the town, however,
would have been much stronger had the assets transferred to English
Partnerships been vested in it.
3.3 The rôle of Local Authorities,
Residual Bodies and non-Departmental Public Bodies in Promoting
Sustainable Regeneration in New Towns
The rôle of the local authority, as the
democratic authority elected by and reflecting the interests of
those who live in the town, must surely be that of the prime mover
in promoting sustainable regeneration. Today, however, the problems
of securing the finance necessary from outside developers may
put the local council in the position of being forced to give
way on basic features of the original design to enable regeneration
to take place. Some desirable schemes may be totally inhibited.
It is important that full support be accorded to local authorities
seeking to maintain the basic features of their town design plan.
The architects and designers should be responsible to them rather
than the developers. Alternative sources of finance are required
to avoid total dependence on private developers.
Other non-departmental public bodies are in
one way or another involved in redevelopment in Harloweg
Harlow Health Centres Trust, Harlow Sports Trust, the Primary
Care Trust, and the 2020 Partnership. It is desirable that
such bodies work closely with the local authority and that their
plans are compatible with over all planning objectives.
The role of New Towns in their regional economies
in both the industrial/commercial and housing markets and their
effect on surrounding conurbations
Harlow serves as a regional focal point for
shopping needs, commercial services and employment, not only for
its own residents but also for many that live in surrounding areas.
Many young people who attend Harlow schools and the tertiary college
come from outside the town, as do many patients treated at Princess
Alexandra Hospital.
Within limits, this is entirely reasonable and
desirable, but it should not be the objective to provide within
the New Town all the facilities which could be provided, or are
already provided, in nearby communities.
The need to ensure that a New Town remains
a desirable place to live must never be forgotten. Furthermore,
some facilities should be within easy reach of where people live
outside the town.
Whether the Government should change its policy
in respect of design, regeneration and social inclusion in the
New Towns
The basic success of the New Towns should
be fully recognised. The advantage of planning has been vindicated.
Although the model did not meet with universal approval when it
was launched at the end of the Second World War, the investment
of public funds generated new communities, new employment opportunities,
new businesses and a good quality of life for most of the residents.
The Government should accordingly recognise
the need for the basic designs of New Towns to be respected. Regeneration
and renewal is, of course, necessary, but the aim should be to
preserve and enhance all the positive aspects of what has been
achieved. If the area devoted to housing, industrial, commercial,
or sports purposes is to be substantially expanded, an extension
of the town boundaries should be considered. It is totally unacceptable
for large-scale new development to be sited on green wedges or
open space.
It is, furthermore, important to ensure that
New Town local authorities receive sufficient financial support
to enable them to maintain the standards originally set, which
is not the position at the present time. Greater financial resources
should be made available.
The New Town model, which grew out of the
idea of the garden city, is still valid today. The aim should
be to maintain and enhance the New Towns and to recognise that
the concepts on which they are based apply at the present time
as much as they did half a century ago.


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On September 28, 2010, LibreOffice was announced as a fork of the OpenOffice.org office suite. In the weeks since then, there have been promises of innovation and change from LibreOffice, and an attempt at dignified silence from OpenOffice.org.
However, it was only last week that the two rivals released their 3.3 versions, and users had the chance to see whether the differences in the culture of the projects made any difference in the code.
Unfortunately, tracking the differences is not easy. For one thing, while the improvements over the previous common release 3.2 are numerous, few are major.
Just as importantly, although both OpenOffice.org and LibreOffice issued lists of new features, the lists are structured and worded differently, and emphasize different features.
However, a point-by-point comparison shows that while the new releases have numerous improvements over version 3.2 of the code, the advantage seems to lie with LibreOffice.
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Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Interim Director, Comprehensive Section
Medical Student Coordinator, Dept. of Ophthalmology
Emily B. Graubart, MD, is an assistant professor of Ophthalmology and interim director, Comphrensive Ophthalmology Section and director of Medical Student Education in the Department of Ophthalmology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Graubart's clinical interests include adult comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract and laser surgery, and ophthalmic manifestations of systemic disease, including diabetic retinopathy. She has a special academic interest in mentoring and training medical students and residents. Her research interests include anterior uveitis management.
Dr. Graubart provides patient care at the Emory Eye Center, as well as Emory University Hospital Midtown's Medical Office Tower and Grady Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Graubart is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She serves as a councilor for the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology.
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• Ophthalmic manifestations of systemic disease, including diabetic retinopathy
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Internationally acclaimed crime writer Jo Nesbø's antihero police investigator, Harry Hole, is back: in a bone-chilling thriller that will take Hole to the brink of insanity.
Oslo in November. The first snow of the season has fallen. A boy named Jonas wakes in the night to find his mother gone. Out his window, in the cold moonlight, he sees the snowman that inexplicably appeared in the yard earlier in the day. Around its neck is his mother's pink scarf.
Hole suspects a link between a menacing letter he's received and the disappearance of Jonas's mother - and of perhaps a dozen other women, all of whom went missing on the day of a first snowfall. As his investigation deepens, something else emerges: he is becoming a pawn in an increasingly terrifying game whose rules are devised - and constantly revised - by the killer.
Fiercely suspenseful, its characters brilliantly realized, its atmosphere permeated with evil, The Snowman is the electrifying work of one of the best crime writers of our time.
©2011 Jo Nesbo (P)2011 Random House Audio
"Jo Nesbø is my new favorite thriller writer and Harry Hole my new hero." (Michael Connelly)
I'm sure its me but I had a terrible time keeping up with who was who and the flow of the the story. Maybe I'm not into foreign mysteries.
I bought the book because of the good reviews but it just wasn't that enjoyable to me.
"a whole new perspective on frosty"
A unique, twisted tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
"Very poor whodunit."
I guessed who dun it 1/4 of the way into the book.
Nothing surprised me. No twists. Predictable, unclever plot.I would say the book did not even have potential to be a good story.
Norwegian not British.
The accent should have been Norwegian. Like the Renko novels use a Russian accent.He's not a bad narrator. Just the wrong one for this book.
Surprise. Such a highly rated book is so predicable.
A poor experience. Maybe I just got lucky in guessing who done it. But I kind of doubt it.
"No Hornets nest but enjoyable........"
An enjoyable murder mystery for a road trip. Its not art, Its not outstanding literature, but it passed the hours along the highway very well.
"Nesbo's Best So Far"
Like a mobius strip, the plot has infinite twists, doubling back on itself. Even though it was by no means hidden who "the Snowman" was from the start, there were enough highly visual and inventive twists to keep the reader absorbed.
With the popular Scandinavian mystery writers (Larsson, Mankell, Nesbo, etc.) it can be a challenge both to pronounce proper names and place names convincingly and at the same time not confuse the mostly anglophone reader. This narrator got it just right.
"Death Over Time"
A bad guy has a psychological reason for doing what he's doing. The good guy, over time and determination, searches for him. I liked this book. It's intelligent and intriguing. I'll read another Nesbo book.
"Slow Burn Noir"
I was hesitant for some time to read/listen to any of Jo Nesbo's books because I personally could not get into Stieg Larson's' writing (to whom he has been compared), and also because it sounded like his novels were grizzly. I am glad I finally gave them a try;
It took a little time to adjust to the pace of the book, it is slower in the beginning and begins to build, also being that it was written in Norwegian, the style is slightly different to to what I am accustomed, but this is something I have started to greatly appreciate. It makes me realize that (at least most of the time) no matter how good the novel, most of the mystery/suspense genre really is rather formulaic, and although after listening to several Nesbo novels I see he has his own formula as well, I appreciate his fresh approach.
That said The Snowman is a great noir tale of serial murder, and the cop who tries to solve the case, which is much closer to home than he realizes...
Young women, some who are married with children begin to disappear under strikingly similar circumstances, one thing connecting the disappearances is that they all occur on the day of the first snowfall, and a mysterious snowman appears on the lawn. When the bodies begin to be uncovered it is obvious that they are dealing with what seems to be a serial killer, who has a taste for the grotesque.
Enter our protagonist Harry Hole, who is truly an anti-hero, he is a drunk with relationship and personal troubles, but he is also the only man on the force to have studied serial killers, and has an insight into their methodology.
There are plot twists and turns that you don't see coming, and the reader Robin Sachs has a gravely voice that suits the story to a tee. I recommend this book. I did personally listen to them out of order, I started with The Snowman, then read The Devil's Star, and then The Leopard. Reading them in order would be helpful to understand some of the events that have unfolded as back story, but it is not imperative.
"My New Favorite Author!!!"
This book was so amazing, I immediately bought the whole series...including the ones I had to order from the UK in paper form in order to get a n English translation. I eagerly devoured them all and then, while looking for more books that might be translated soon, I did some research on this man.
Hes world renowned! I felt like s some dumb American, not having heard of him before. I guess I'm not the only one though, because the American press is publishing his books with these ridiculous pink and red stickers on the front that say, "The Next Steig Larsson." Steig Larsson was the author of the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series, that I loved, however, it turns out that Jo Nesbo, pronounced Yo Nez-bah, has been writing his novels and winning awards for years before Mr. Larsson ever picked up his proverbial pen. Hes considered Norway's best writer all around and Scandinavia's best mystery writer and one of Europe's best thriller writers.
Having read all of his books that are currently translated...I know exactly why.
Try this book, trust me...it's good.
"Riveting from start to finish"
I did not read the print version, but my sister did and loved it. However, Robin Sachs' narration is superb.
The plot is always moving forward, details are always being revealed which turn out to be essential to the eventual solving of the crime. Just when you think you know what's going on, but yet things don't quite add up, the plot takes a turn and things become clearer bit by bit. I usually only listen to shorter books (6-10 hours) because I get bored by descriptions and wordiness--this book had me on the edge of my seat all the way through.
I love them all and I love the individual voices. Its a hallmark of a truly gifted audio performer when a character can begin to speak and the audience knows who it is before the name is even revealed through text. Jim Dale (Harry Potter series) is the master of this--Robin Sachs does it as well. The countryman Bjorn Holm has a Welsh accent which was a little strange for my British father to hear!! But Sachs does this to individualize his characters and make their accents relevant and accessible to us Americans.
I could have kept listening, but I wanted to savor it. I enjoyed listening to it in bits and pieces because it made my commute so much more enjoyable. I am always sad when a wonderful audiobook is over--it means I have to figure out what I should listen to next (and I am often disappointed).
I did not like the Dragon Tattoo trilogy on audio--I found it too slow-paced for my liking. The Snowman moves at a blistering pace and never lost my interest. Towards the end it resembled a horror novel because of how dark and frightening it got. I loved it!
Yes, I couldn't wait to hear the next chapter. Great protrayal of enigmatic characters. I felt like I was in Norway. So eerie to picture the villain and the cat and mouse interplay with Harry. Many great themes included alcoholism, marital monotony and lost love, smoldering sexuality, dead beat police. I want to read more about Harry the detective protagonist. You will love this book.
Harry was complex, very salty, jaded and human. I was rooting for him.
I was horrified by the premise.
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'The ultimate kick in the bo******' – One Scottish paper took yesterday's results very badly indeed
While it was a glorious night for Irish football supporters, it was an entirely different mood for our Celtic neighbours Scotland after their Euro 2016 hopes were ended with Ireland's incredible victory.
Shane Long's winning goal ensured not only a guaranteed play-off spot for Martin O'Neill's side, it means that an automatic spot is still up for grabs after defeating the world champions at the Aviva Stadium.
The unexpected result ended Scottish hopes of a play-off, knowing they had to better Ireland's result when they hosted Poland. A 2-2 was irrelevant after the night's events in Dublin and the Daily Record was obviously struggling to come to terms with how the results transpired.
The headline was nothing but raw emotion.
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CodePlexProject Hosting for Open Source Software
Its easier to contribute multiple unrelated changes if you can commit, but I can understand how you would want to limit access to the repository switching to mecurial will allow anyone with a ccodeplex account to have their own fork.
It might take you some time to get up to speed on Mecurial so I do understand if you would be hesitant to make the switch.
hi Zippy,
Why would I want to switch?
I don't understand this: "Its easier to contribute multiple unrelated changes if you can commit"
What problem am I solving if I were to switch repositories?
Right now I have 7 projects on codeplex; they all use TFS. It seems to me mercurial is just a sideways change - it means I have to learn a new SCM system, figure out how it works with VS2010, figure out how it works from the command line, etc.
Why would I want to do this? Is there something that you are having trouble with, using the existing TFS?
If you switch to mecurial, anyone with a codeplex account will be able to fork your repo with one click of a button.
So lets just say I want to port XPathVisualizer to Mono, but I also want to run fxstylecop on the code. Both are long lived multi-commit projects (well I could do either in two days if it wasn't for my pesky dayob, but I digress). I am not a member of the
project, so I can't make a TFS branch. However, if the project was in mecurial. I could fork it, and make two branches in my fork. You could pull from either one when they are ready, and I could pull periodically from your main branch.
If I were to use TFS as a person with only read access I'd have all the changes in a bunch of uncommitted files in my checkout of your TFS tree.
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August 12, 2009
In promoting his health care agenda, President Obama has repeatedly reassured Americans that they can keep their existing health plans. But a close reading of the two main health care bills reveal a web of restrictions, fines and mandates that would radically change your health care coverage, says Shawn Tully, editor at large of CNN Money.
First, you'd lose the freedom to choose what's in your plan:
- The bills in both houses require that Americans purchase insurance through "qualified" plans offered by health care "exchanges" that would be set up in each state.
- The rub is that the plans can't really compete based on what they offer.
Then, you'd lose the freedom to be rewarded for healthy living:
- The bills will force young people, who typically have lower incomes than older workers, to pay far more than their actual cost, and gives older workers, who can afford to pay more, a big discount.
- They will also ban insurers from charging differing premiums based on the health of their customers.
Next say goodbye to the freedom to choose high-deductible coverage or to keep your existing plan:
- By requiring minimum packages, the bills would prevent patients from choosing stripped-down plans that cover only major medical expenses.
- According to John Goodman, President, CEO and the Kellye Wright Fellow of the National Center for Policy Analysis, the government could set extremely low deductibles that would eliminate HSAs…and they could do it after the bills are passed, thus, leading to the loss of the freedom to choose your doctors.
Though the bills don't specifically rule out fee-for-service plans as options, patients would be inclined to game the system, staying in the HMO while they're healthy and switching to fee-for-service when they become seriously ill; thus, killing fee-for-service in a hurry, says Goodman.
The best solution is to move to a consumer-driven system of high deductibles, no community rating, no standard benefits and cross-state shopping for bargains, says Tully.
Source: Shawn Tully, "5 Freedoms you'd lose in health care reform," CNNMoney.com, July 24, 2009.
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Waylon Jennings, the Greatest Country Singer IMO, has passed to the heavenly prairies!
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Although I am not a real country music fan, it is a loss indeed. At least his talent was acknowledged last year in October, when he was admitted to the hall of fame; 64 is way to young, hopefully we can find a cure for diabetes soon!
Mamma don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys! Rest in Peace!
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Chapter 2: Early American Literature 1700-1800
William Byrd
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Primary Works
History of the Dividing Line betwixt Virginia and North Carolina (written in 1729); The Secret History of the Dividing Line.
The London diary, 1717-1721, and other writings. Eds. Louis B. Wright and Marion Tinling. NY, Oxford UP, 1958. F229 .B9685
Prose works; narratives of a colonial ciefinial Virginian. Ed. Louis B. Wright. Cambridge, Mass., Belknap Press, of Harvard UP, 1966. F229 .B963
Another secret diary of William Byrd of Westover, 1739-1741, with letters & literary exercises, 1696-1726. Ed. Maude H. Woodfin, translated and collated by Marion Tinling. Richmond: The Dietz Press, 1942. F229 .B9717
An essay upon the government of the English plantations on the continent of America (1701) An anonymous Virginian's proposals for liberty under the British crown, with two memoranda by William Byrd. Ed. Louis B. Wright. San Marino, Calif., The Huntington library, 1945. JK54 .E8
The Correspondence of the three William Byrds of Westover, Virginia, 1684-1776. Ed. Marion Tinling. Charlottesville: UP of Virginia, 1977. F229 C8 (two volumes).
The great American gentleman: William Byrd of Westover in Virginia, his secret diary for the years 1709-1712. Eds. Louis B. Wright and Marion Tinling. NY, Putnam, 1963. F229 .B9716
Prose works; narratives of a colonial Virginian. Ed. Louis B. Wright. Cambridge: Harvard UP, 1966. F229 .B963
Selected Bibliography
Ausband, Stephen C. Byrd's Line: A Natural History. Charlottesville: U of Virginia P, 2002.
Lockridge, Kenneth A. The Diary, and Life, of William Byrd II of Virginia, 1674-1744. Chapel Hill: U of North Carolina P, 1987.
- - -. On the Sources of Patriarchal Rage: The Commonplace Books of William Byrd and Thomas Jefferson and the Gendering of Power in the Eighteenth Century. NY: NY UP, 1992.
Schoenberg, Thomas J. and Lawrence J. Trudeau. "William Byrd, II 1674-1744." in Schoenberg, Thomas J. and Trudeau, Lawrence J. eds. Literature Criticism from 1400-1800: Critical Discussion of Fifteenth-, Sixteenth-, Seventeenth-, and Eighteenth-Century Novelists, Poets, Playwrights, Philosophers, and Other Creative Writers. Detroit: Gale, 2005.
Comments on Byrd's Narrative (from Louis B. Wright above)
James R Masterson ("William Byrd in Lubberland." American Literature 9 (?): 153-70.) notes how Byrd disparages not only the border country, but the whole province of North Carolina, grouped under six sections:
Study Question
1. Write an essay in which you compare and contrast Byrd's The Secret Diary with a work by any of his New England contemporaries. Does Byrd reveal a colonial consciousness that transcends a specifically Puritan ideology?
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Reuben, Paul P. "Chapter 2: William Byrd (1674-1744)." PAL: Perspectives in American Literature- A Research and Reference Guide. URL: http://www.paulreuben.website/pal/chap2/byrd.html (provide page date or date of your login).
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Gaga will play the same venue on May 2 and 3 in a tour that also takes the Poker Face and Bad Romance singer to Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok and Jakarta. Hong Kong will be the only city with three shows. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am.
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The decision came after angry scenes on Monday outside the 29 venues where the original tickets were sold. Fans who had queued for days missed out, while many of those who made their way to the front of the queue were scalpers seeking a quick profit on the black market.
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Nothing ever happens in Montenegro.'
What makes young Montenegrins despair is a lucky circumstance for visitors. Most of the people we've met on our two-week road trip across the country were warm, welcoming and curious for a chat with us; her stunning nature — monte means mountains, after all — still lays there virtually untouched, waiting to be discovered.
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The first evidence of human settlements in Montenegro dates back to 1,000 BC and the Illyrians. At the coast, they were first pushed back by the Greeks, and in the 2nd century BC the Romans took over, making what is now Montenegro part of the Dalmatia province. After the decline of the Roman Empire, Montenegro found itself at the borderline between Eastern — Ottoman — and Western — mainly Venetian — forces.
In 1878, Montenegro was the 27th country in the world to be recognized as an independent state (by the European powers).
Montenegro — 'black mountain' — is actually the Latin/Italian name of the country. The Montenegrins call their nation Crna Gora, which, however, can also be translated to 'black mountain.'
The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin, a variation of Serbo-Croatian, the language spoken in many of the Balkan countries. So hold on to your dobor dan and your hvala.
Though it is without a doubt a multi-ethnic state — in the 2003 only 45% of the population described themselves as 'ethnically Montenegrin,' another 28% as Serbs, 8% as Bosniaks, and 5% as Albanians — those (perceived) allegiances seem to shift from census to census. What unites people is their adoration of national hero Petar II Petrović Njegoš, their pride in the local cuisine, their love for tennis legend Novak Djokovic (whose father is from Montenegro), and their resignation with the government.
About 70% of the people of Montenegro follow Eastern Orthodox Christianity (mostly Serbian Orthodox), which is widely visible in the numerous monasteries with their intricate interior decorations scattered across the country. About 20% are Muslims. The historic sense of unity and tolerance has meant that Montenegro largely managed to escape the religious tensions of the last Bosnian War.
Though not yet part of the EU (or Schengen), the country currently uses the Euro as its currency. Because a lot of the accommodations and restaurants are small family run businesses credit card acceptance is low; ATMs are, however, easily found in all cities and tourist spots.
The tourism infrastructure is already vast in as there are plenty of accommodation and dining options in all parts of the country.
Almost a quarter of Montenegro's 620,000 citizens lives in and around the capital, Podgorica. The city is otherwise not a top tourist destination. Neither is Niksic, the country's second city. Both owe their size mainly to the fact that the otherwise mountainous terrain has opened up onto vast plains here, allowing easy settlement, large-scale agriculture, and a modest industry.
The four touristically interesting cities are all within less than 50km of the coast: Kotor, Budva, Bar, and Cetinje (a former capital and today Montenegro's 'cultural capital').
The country's five national parks cover roughly 8% of its area:
Two sites have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Montenegro is tiny. The route by car from Ada, the southern-most point, bordering the sea and Albania, to the northern-most point, the border-crossing near Metaljka in Bosnia and Herzegovina, takes less than 6h and is barely longer than 300km.
This makes Montenegro a country perfect to explore on one short vacation while leaving space to come back ever and again for leisure activities.
To allow us utmost flexibility– mainly to stop and snap the stunning landscapes — my friend Resi di Berlino and I rented a car. We found a deal on billiger-mietwagen.de: 12 days, fully insured, no excess, unlimited kilometers, two drivers for €376. The main roads are rather new and make driving a breeze. However, further into the country, the two-lane highways are replaced by narrow serpentine roads requiring nerves and patience from the driver. The only toll road is the Sozina tunnel, connecting the coast and Skadar Lake (toll fee is€2.50). Check back over the coming week to see in-depth posts on the places we visited.
If you decide against your own car, most of the country is easily navigated on public transport; this means mainly buses plus a small but useful train network running from Podgorica to Niksic, and from Bar at the coast (via Podgorica) to Belgrade in Serbia. Neither Kotor nor Budva is connected by train.
As a slow traveler, I took almost two whole weeks to roam the country, however, it is easily doable in less time. If you have only one week and you want to keep it simple, I recommend you begin by booking 4 nights in Budva to eat your fill of fish and seafood and explore:
Ahhh, Finally a post about Montenegro. I've heard a lot of great things about that country especially about its beautiful landscapes and its national parks. Great that you put the link to the car rental service with pricing in your post. Travelling the country by car and discovering the country and talking to the locals during a relaxed road trip… that's exactly how I picture my future Montenegro experience.


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A court in Thailand ordered the military on Tuesday to stop labeling transgender people as being mentally ill.
Bangkok: A court in Thailand ordered the military on Tuesday to stop labeling transgender people as being mentally ill in a decision praised by activists.
The Thai army conscripts males over the age of 18, but has historically disqualified transgender people, classifying them as "having a permanent mental disorder." Transgender activists have protested that this stigmatizes them.
Samart Meechai, the 27-year-old transgender person who filed the case against defense officials in 2006 in part because the wording "tarnished our dignity," welcomed the outcome. "Now we will no longer be viewed as crazy people," she said.
Thailand is known for its tolerance of transvestites and transsexuals, known as "katoeys" or "ladyboys." A transsexual beauty pageant is held annually and broadcast on national television, and earlier this year, a startup charter airline recruited four transsexuals as flight attendants for the first time.
Bangkok`s Central Administrative Court, which deals with lawsuits concerning the performance of government officials, said the label for transsexuals was inaccurate and unlawful. However, it did not bar the military from rejecting transsexuals and did not stipulate a new wording.
Defense spokesman Col. Thanatip Sawangsaeng said the ministry will comply with the ruling, and has proposed "current sexual status does not match that of birth" as the new phrasing — a change that requires a Cabinet resolution to take effect.
Tuesday`s ruling was seen as a step in quelling discrimination against transgender people in the country.
"This change didn`t come easily," said Nattaya Boonpakdee, a Bangkok-based gender rights activist who monitored the case.
Samart said the military classification created difficulties for transgender people when applying for jobs. Men are often required to present their conscription documents when applying for employment at private companies and government agencies as a way to make sure they have fulfilled their military obligation.
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Kei Nishikori and Simone Bolelli meet in the first round of the 2016 French Open.
Kei Nishikori enters this tournament with some momentum after winning 10 of his last 13 matches. Nishikori is coming off a semifinal appearance in the Rome Masters and reached the final of the Barcelona Open. Nishikori has lost just five matches since Indian Wells and should be confident with him performing a lot better in grand slams the past couple of seasons. When Nishikori is hitting his spots, he's a tough out and a dark horse to make a serious run in this tournament. Nishikori lost in the first round of a grand slam twice since 2014. Nishikori lost in the first round of the French Open once in his career.
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Simone Bolelli has played just two matches since the Miami Masters and is dealing with a knee injury. The knee injury kept Bolelli out of the Rome Masters and a lack of matches under his belt is sure to create layers of rust. Bolelli has lost five of his last singles matches and continues to have far more success in doubles. Bolelli's goal is to eventually become a top-40 player again, but that's clearly not going to happen until he gets healthy. Bolelli has made it out of the first round of a grand slam six of his last eight appearances. Bolelli has been eliminated in the first round of the French Open three times.
Nishikori won both meetings against Bolelli which took place in the 2015 and 2014 Wimbledon. Both matches went five sets. This will obviously be the first time these two play on clay court.
Bolelli continues to struggle in singles play and a lack of recent matches won't help him against a top-10 player. Nishikori is rolling right now and I expect that to continue.
Nishikori wins this match in straight sets.


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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPlease check out Zak and Jeff's entire 8-part Deschooling series at deschoolyourself.com. introduction -What are the personal, professional and motivational problems school helps to create? Deschooling Discussion: -The disowned self -Nathaniel Branden's Six Pillars of self-esteem as an answer to John Taylor Gatto's Seven Lesson Schoolteacher -Provisional self-esteem -Why parents avoid examinations of school and how that avoidance perpetuates the damage -The self-improvement gurus need to address schooling -New ...Read More »
Podcast #254: Compulsory Schooling In Revolutionary Times (with Jeffrey Tucker)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadToday's podcast is made up of two long out-takes from a five-hour live show Osborne and I recorded on 1/3/14. I asked Jeffrey Tucker to join us to discuss the new Martin Scorsese film, The Wolf of Wall Street. This podcast includes everything but the discussion of the film, which will follow in the next show. -are we living in revolutionary times? -Jeffrey's optimism and my cynicism -New Project: ...Read More »
166 (Supplemental): Unreleased Live Show Potpourri
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPicture: From school to self-education...and so much more The show is on hiatus until the end of the month. In the meantime, here is an unreleased live show from a couple months ago. Topics: -Cognitive Bias -Sidney Roc from Gaming and Liberty Podcast calls in to discuss behaviorism and gaming -Cory and I discuss the difference between schooling and education -Cory and I discuss our work frustrations -Transitioning from ...Read More »


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Crowning Glory ( x 60′) – Pageants are as American as apple pie—and as Klingon as Chech'tluth. This docuseries explores the incredibly diverse world of alternative pageants that celebrate virtually every type of subculture. From Miss Klingon Empire to Miss Rodeo America, from the Maine Dairy Princess Finals to the Zombie Pin-Up, strange and unique pageants can be found taking place every weekend across the United States. Each episode focuses on three contestants competing in an alternative pageant, following them in the frenetic days leading up to the pageant through the suspense-filled final crowning moment on stage. Were dreams shattered—or did they come true?
Channel: GSN
Producer: World of Wonder
Source: GSN press release


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Under the unique direction of Scarlet Fry, Jacob D. O'Neal and David Sabal, this feature film with audio in English (original language) was premiered in 2013. The movie with dialogues written by Brian Everet Smith, Richard Stoudt, Laurence Holloway, Jacob D. O'Neal, Scarlet Fry and David Sabal, was developed in USA. You can watch Death by VHS online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2013.
Rating: 5 by 93 users./
Runtime: 72 minutes
Jay Bennett, Brennen Benson, Kelsee Benson, Sierra Benson, Justin Blair, Carrie Boreham, Tara Carlton, Brian Carr, Ali de Morgoli, Rob Edwards, Scarlet Fry, Tyler Gallant, Kat Garcia, David C. Hayes, Laurence Holloway and L. Hotshot.
Terror, Comedy.
72-minute film (full movie) directed by Scarlet Fry, Jacob D. O'Neal and David Sabal.
The original audio of Death by VHS has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2013.
Screenplay written by Brian Everet Smith, Richard Stoudt, Laurence Holloway, Jacob D. O'Neal, Scarlet Fry and David Sabal.
David Sabal.
Molly Peterson, Dan Hudson, Heather Kane, Jarret Cohen, David C. Hayes, Jason Poh, Christi Newton, David Sabal, Alec Stevens, Jacob D. O'Neal, Scarlet Fry, James Cullen Bressack, James George and Dee Astell.
Composed by Scorpion Vs. Tarantula and Patrick Lamaide.
World Wide Multi Media, Chemical Burn entertainment and MVD Visual.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Death by VHS has a duration of 72 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in EnglishDolby Digital in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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Jae Millz - Zone Out Musik
When Jae Millz signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment back in early '08, many in the hip-hop community predicted that it would be the latest in a long line of career missteps, and that the label would not promote him properly. It seems, however, that that hasn't been the case: in addition to releasing his long-awaited Zone Out Season 2 mixtape, the Harlem native has finally snagged himself a Top 10 Billboard spot with his middle verse on YM compilation hit Every Girl. Today, we present the aforementioned mixtape's "theme song," Zone Out Musik. Knowing that he has less time than usual (Cylla's beat is only one minute and 51 seconds long), Millz gets straight to the point, explaining that, this time around, nobody will be able to stop him from climbing to the top of the game. Glad to see you're in such a good mood about your situation, Jae—we hope that feeling lasts (and that you can get an album onto store shelves sooner than later)!


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Re: STALKER, Stirling, Scotland 1800+
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STALKER, Marg't, Stirling, Scotland 1800
Helen (or Ellen) Stalker married Peter Smeaton 17 June 1845 Stirlingshire. Hellen was about 21 with birthplace given as Alloa, Clackmannanshire.Peter, aged about 24.
This info from, Catherine Maria Smeaton, my great-grandmother's birth cert.
In 1860 peter was a 39 yo miner, Hellen 36, living at Long Point, Creswick, Victoria, Aust.Do we fit in with you.


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What it's Really Like to Work Black Friday
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- Category: Volume 88 (Fall 2016) and Volume 89 (Spring 2017)
- Published: 16 November 2016
- Written by DANIELLE ROMANOWSKI | STAFF WRITER
I wake up from my Thanksgiving food coma at 4 a.m. to the piercing sound of my alarm. With an extra large coffee in both hands, I head off to work to greet the holiday season and its anxious shoppers with a less than enthusiastic, "Hi, welcome in! Can I help you find anything today?"
Arriving at the outlet center, I pass a long line of shivering customers waiting to shop the great deals my store has to offer. Before even stepping foot into work however, I'm faced with my first of many peculiar encounters with these Black Friday shoppers.
"She's cutting the line! Who does she think she is?" shouts a disgruntled mother of two at the security guard, wagging her manicured nails towards me. I share a laugh with the security guard as he lets me into the store, listening to him convince her that no, I'm not getting some type of early bird special on the handbag she tried to put on hold the night before.
In the midst of the Christmas music and holiday discounts, many forget to acknowledge that people actually work during Black Friday.
Walking into the perfectly organized, untouched store I take a minute to appreciate the silence— the calm before the storm, and the ability to hear myself think because I know that all will vanish in a matter of moments.
Black Friday shopping isn't for everyone. Some people love waking up at the crack of dawn with friends, grabbing an espresso and heading out to take advantage of deals others decided to sleep on. But many, especially those who work during the craze, believe that it's a socially constructed, merchandiser driven 'holiday' that shoppers participate in for the less than exceptional deals.
While shopping on black Friday is a personal choice, working during the madness definitely is not. Working in retail, you are expected to be able to work for the holiday season, no questions asked. In fact, it's a "black out period" for most stores, in which employees aren't even allowed to request off.
A senior business student, Samantha Marella, explained her experience working on Black Friday. "I worked a retail job on Black Friday this past year from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. and it was absolutely chaotic. The customers that come out to shop get mad at you for everything. One time a women yelled at me because I had to give her change in nickels because my store ran out of quarters."
Marella continued, "The people that come out to shop also don't realize that the sales aren't that special either, my store ran the same Black Friday sale the entire month of December as well."
Swarms of savings-driven customers filled the store within a matter of minutes of unlocking the gates with the hopes off snagging the best bargain. I stood at the cash register with my co-workers ready to take on the lines we knew would shortly form. With items flying off the shelves, it didn't take long for shoppers to begin asking us to "check the back" for handbags, jackets and watches that were clearly out of stock on the sales floor.
Someone who has never worked a retail job before probably envisions the back room to be miles long, stocked with all of the stores merchandise in every size and color imaginable. But in reality, the stock room on Black Friday is just as much of a mad house as the sales floor. It's no surprise that shoppers aren't pleased when they find out we don't have an unlimited supply of our merchandise hiding in the back, just waiting for someone to ask us to go and fetch it.
Not only does working on Black Friday intensify everything that is normally done all year round, but it creates other responsibilities that employees must face during their eleven hour, or overnight shifts. With lines of customers waiting outside to shop, employees are required to take shifts to stand outside, thank customers for their patience and hand out flyers explaining the discounts. While the fresh air sounds ideal for someone stuck working overnight the day after Thanksgiving, it is most definitely not.
Standing outside in below freezing temperatures in a dress, handing out flyers and getting yelled at for not being able to give out an extra discount for the "inconvenience" is one of the worst parts of working during this holiday.
Hope Sonner, a senior math student, shared her experience working on Black Friday: "Working Black Friday weekend definitely has its ups and downs. The up side is that I made a lot of money and Christmas music was playing the whole time. The down side, however, was all of the crazy customers with sassy attitudes who demand your attention."
With lines wrapped around the entire perimeter of the store, being a cashier on Black Friday is no easy job. Shoppers who have waited in line for hours become restless, and forget that employees have been there for the same amount of time, if not longer. Some of the most extreme customers I've faced at the cash-wrap blamed me for their card declining, gotten angry because I didn't wrap their gift "with enough love" and said I was ruining their shopping experience because I ran out of tissue paper.
However, most shoppers on Black Friday are levelheaded, pleasant people to work with. Kristine Simoes, specialist professor of communication, shared her take on Black Friday shopping, and said, "I don't shop on Black Friday so to speak, I shop on Thanksgiving. I'm that person. I shop at the outlets and I've never experienced any shoving or anything crazy. I do feel for the people who work in retail though; it's a very high-stress environment, and I give them a lot of credit."
Shopping on Black Friday can be a thrilling experience full of laughs with friends, extra cups of coffee and receipts as long as the lines you waited in. But, in this up and coming holiday season, remember to be kind to the employees working, because Black Friday wouldn't be possible without them.
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So I'm totally not a makeup artist but I might eventually be one…someday. When I get my life straightened out. Until then, I have to live for moments like this: having a client who is ready and willing to let me do their makeup.
Bonus: Client lives here, so I don't have to clean the bathroom to "company ready" level. Also, I don't have to tote a bunch of makeup to an offsite location.
My ready and willing client is…….my son Gabriel! Can you even believe it? This little boy who can't stand messes and is sort of, kind of borderline OCD about washing his hands when they're gunky…was ACTUALLY willing to sit down and let me beat his face.
Now let me tell you what's up—-I'm totally not thrilled with how his makeup turned out. Then again, he's FIVE. And active. And the more I told him not to move his face, the more "Alyssa Edwards" he got.
And it's not like I had top quality makeup. What I *really* wanted was some nice theatrical makeup, but since Ron and I are both Funemployed, I settled for the cheap Cream Makeup tubes from Walmart. First world problems, I know.
So I had to make do with the resources I had to transform Gabriel into a "Teenage Teetay Ninja Turtle" for Halloween.
Here's my client, with clean skin and his hair held back with a glow in the dark headband!
I was worried that painting his face green would just make him look more like an army dude…considering the shade of green wasn't the vibrant, cartoonish green I was hoping to use. So I decided to make him look like an action figure, with the fierce, close-mouthed, toothy smile.
What I did was make a stencil out of clear contact paper and put it over his lips to assist me in making the shape of the mouth. I started off painting his face with the green cream makeup, painting and dabbing right over the contact paper which acted as a shield over part of his face. This totally relieved me of having to apply the makeup with precision.
I couldn't believe he was so willing to let me put contact paper over his mouth! Now look–don't be calling Child Protective Services on me. It's not like I used duct tape or anything…LOL
When I took the stencil off, it just looked more like he had a really messy dinner. And the mouth shape was bigger than I had wanted it to be, but at least I had something to work with.
I painted most of the rest of his face with the green cream makeup. I didn't get too close to his eyes because he would be wearing an eye mask anyway. When I was done, I painted the mouth area white (he hated that part). Then I outlined his mouth with black cream makeup (would have used a jumbo black pencil, but I couldn't find one so close to Halloween) and I also painted on the teeth to make him look kind of like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figure.
Stay tuned—the costume reveal is coming up in Part Two!


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Self-Test Techniques in SoC for Low Power Consumption
A generic built-in self-test needed for SoC devices implementing for low power consumption. In this the authors proposed a new technique to generate a fully pre-computed test set in a deterministic BIST using simple gray counter within a reasonable clock cycles. Conversely, they consider only a small part of the circuit which is to be tested is active and the other parts of the circuit are fed with low leakage input patterns. After that every CUT is fed by a gray counter which makes the overall consumption extremely low. Here, they combine this BIST with the external testing Strategy for low power consumption using slow-testers. That all concurrent operations are performed in less number of clock pulses.


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Honoring the Past and Present
A home with both a rich history and modern conveniences is on the market in Fairfax.
When Betsy Rutkowski purchased her Fairfax home, she was drawn to its rich history and the childhood memories which it evoked.
City House, Country House
Home offers sunny interior and bucolic surroundings.
European craftsmanship, a free-flowing floor plan and light-filled rooms characterize a home that was designed according to the vision of a local jurist.
To Move Or Not To Move: Local family moves mother into newly opened Kensington Falls Church.
One of the most heart-wrenching decisions that Denise Schossler, her two siblings and her 95-year-old mother had to make was whether or not to move her into an assisted living facility, leaving the home where she's lived since 1954.
New Administration Could Impact Potomac Businesses
Locals enter a wait-and-see period.
A period of uncertainty is the way that some are characterizing the current business climate in Potomac.
Planning for Summer Camp
Local camp fairs help families navigate the maze of summer camp offerings.
In an effort to confront religious intolerance, a group of local middle school students will attend a camp aimed at bringing together children from different religions and giving them the chance to come together, make new friendships, visit houses of worship, learn about other traditions and practice dialogue to confront Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism.
New Year, New Order: Organizing an unruly linen closet
If retrieving an item from the top shelf of one's linen closet sets off an avalanche of mismatched sheets and tattered towels, it might be time for a linen closet reorganization.
Organizing a Home Office
Design ideas for workspace order.
Whether located in a basement, spare bedroom or kitchen corner, one of the keys to creating a functional home office is organization.
Keeping Resolutions
Realistic goals and specific plans among keys to success.
Keeping Resolutions
Remodeled to Sell in Potomac
Couple overhauls bathrooms to minimize home's time on the market.
Shortly before Sheila and Brian Boyle decided to sell their Potomac, Md. home, they took a look around and decided it needed updating.
A Stylish, Budget-friendly Kitchen in Alexandria
Local homeowners transform their kitchen, without breaking the bank.
When Janet and Frank McDermott purchased their Alexandria home in 1997, it was already outdated.
Coat Drive for the Needy in Montgomery County
Share the gift of warmth this holiday season.
A local charity is joining forces with an area music center to help ensure that Montgomery County's neediest residents are warm this winter.
New Dining Option in Alexandria
BurgerFi opens restaurant in Old Town.
There's a new dining option in Old Town.
Thinking Beyond Serving Meals
Experts advise finding age-appropriate ways for children to give back.
During this season of giving thanks, opportunities for expressions of gratitude can seem ubiquitous.
Easing Election Fears
Local therapists say acknowledging, reassuring are keys to easing anxiety.
On the morning after what was possibly the most adversarial election in recent history, psychologist Carolyn Lorente, Ph.D. felt an urge to send a text message to her two teenaged children.
Setting a holiday table
Local tastemakers offer suggestions for creating festive tablescape.
As Thanksgiving draws near, thoughts of table settings and holiday décor abound.
Guest-Ready Home for the Holidays
From organizing to decorating, a guide for getting a house ready for visitors.
Ready or not, the holidays are coming.
Decking the Halls, Stuffing Bellies
Local cooking schools offer crash courses in holiday dishes.
Ever since Bernadette Lott can remember, she's had a sweet tooth as big as a sugar cane field.
Additional Factors Impede Efforts To Quit Smoking
Public encouraged to learn about challenges faced by smokers with mental illness who want to quit.
Despite her mental health challenges, Deneice Valentine quit smoking in part by learning to meditate.
Making STEM Fun for Children
Event offered opportunity to learn about STEM subjects.
A local educator used carrots and broccoli to teach girls about science and technology.
Advice from the Pros
Local private school admissions directors share wisdom they'd offer to their own children.
From interviews to essays to standardized tests to open houses, the season for submitting independent school applications is underway. For families vying for a spot at the area's most elite schools, the process can be fraught with anxiety, stress and confusion as parents and students wade through the myriad academic options in the Washington, D.C., region.
Discussing the Election with Children
Local educators offer suggestions for navigating a complicated political climate.
While Colleen K. Vesely has watched televised debates and political events with her children throughout this election season, an event during which the American Civil Rights movement was discussed stands out. It was a concept her 3-year-old daughter didn't grasp, of course. But Vesely used the moment as opportunity to start guiding her children through this year's election season.
Potomac: Countdown to Halloween
There's still time to for spooky design.
Grown up Halloween preparations aren't just about ghosts and smoke machines anymore. They include home décor with a twist, perhaps glittered or velvet pumpkins, or spooky fine china.
Showcase Home Offers Design Inspiration
DC Design House was transformed by local designers to raise money for charity.
Those in search of interior design ideas now have a source of new inspirations, at least temporarily. The 2016 DC Design House is now open to the public and runs through Oct. 30.
Home Improvements for the Holidays
Local contractors say there is time to spruce up your house and yard.
Changing temperatures and falling leaves are a signal the holidays are near. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, homes are filled with guests and schedules are stacked with parties. Getting one's home guest ready by the holidays may be daunting, but it's doable with proper planning and realistic expectations, say local contractors.
Potomac: A Taste of Serbian Culture
SerbFest DC offered food, music and dance.
Hundreds had a chance to experience Serbian culture and heritage through food, music and dance at SerbFest DC recently.
Senior Living: Regaining Mobility
Local orthopedic surgeons offer keys for successful joint replacement surgery.
Tired of the limited mobility and pain that have thwarted her love of foreign travel and fall hiking, Lynda S. Johnson, 72, scheduled a knee replacement surgery for later this month. She chose a doctor, found a pet sitter to watch her Cairn terrier, and enlisted her sister to live with her while she recovers. "I had been debating for months about whether to have it," she said. "I was in so much pain, though, that I don't really think I have anything to lose."
Potomac: Serbian Festival this Weekend
A taste of Serbian culture is coming to Potomac this later this week. SerbFest DC's Fall 2016 festival kicks off Friday, Oct. 7, bringing authentic Serbian food, culture, crafts and entertainment.
Homework Overload
Some educators say less can be more, stress balance when it comes to homework.
Paula DeMarco dreads one time of day the most: weekday evenings at 5:30. It's the time she has set aside for her children begin their homework. That means no screen time, music or other distractions.
Walking to End Alzheimer's
Northern Virginia walk set for Sept. 25
When Paula Dierkes was growing up in Arlington, she would often hear family stories of a grandfather who sat on his front porch screaming at his neighbors and asking for his shotgun. She recalls a grandmother who shut out her family, literally, by closing doors and windows when they came to visit.
Comfort Zone
Local furniture maker combines style and comfort
John W. Smith treks through a maze of sleek chairs and stately sofas in a large, sunlit showroom tucked in an industrial warehouse center in Fairfax. He pauses at a dining chair, upholstered in beige linen and framed with espresso hardwood.
Potomac: Creating an Inclusive Community
Local non-profit offers friendship, care and fun to those with developmental differences.
As the sun poured from a mid-summer sky, the aroma of beef gently roasting on a grill filled the air along with the squeals of children petting fuzzy fauna such as rabbits, hedgehogs and mini alpacas.
Create a Back-to-School Game Plan
Educators tell how to make the transition less jarring.
As a single mother of a fifth grade student, Christine Schull is already making back-to-school preparations.
Potomac: Support Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Local organization collects school supplies and backpacks to support low-income families.
A local organization is working to make sure some of the area's neediest students have the supplies they need when school begins this fall.
Considering a Private School?
Educational consultants can help families navigate application process.
For families considering an independent school for the 2017-2018 school year, the admissions process begins this fall. From essays and interviews to school visits and standardized tests, the process for getting into kindergarten may feel nearly as daunting as applying to college.
Alexandria: A Home with a View
Alexandria abode has remained in the same family since 1923.
Among the stately homes in Alexandria's Rosemont neighborhood, nestled between Del Ray and Old Town, is a testament to one family's predilection for entertaining.
Stylish Solutions for Organized Homes
Practical and chic ideas for making a home back-to-school ready.
Before school begins later this month, taking the time to organize home and school supplies can take the stress out of the transition from a laid-back summer to a structured, schedule-driven school year. Local home design and organizational experts share ideas to help parents add practical organizational tools to their home without sacrificing their sense of style.
Potomac: Rebuilding after the Storm
A screened porch once again provides a peaceful oasis for a Potomac homeowner.
During a violent thunderstorm late last year, a Potomac homeowner heard howling winds, relentless rain and then a loud crash.
Challenged Brain, Healthy Brain?
Social engagement and mentally challenging jobs might keep Alzheimer's disease at bay.
Most days of the week, Ana Nelson can be found educating others about Alzheimer's disease in her role as vice president of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter. Her free time is spent touring historical sites in Northern Virginia and staying fit through competitive running and other activities. She's currently training for the Marine Corps Marathon.
Staying Fit and Healthy on Vacation
Advance planning is key to maintaining a healthy diet and fitness on the road.
Listening to Christian Elliot describe part of a recent vacation that he took with his wife, Nina, you might think he was attending a fitness bootcamp.
Potomac: Local Retirement Communities Honored
Award designed to recognize quality of care for seniors and the disabled.
The American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) announced the winners of its National Quality Award Program. Several local retirement communities were honored, including Sunrise Senior Living facilities in Bethesda, and Arlington, Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Fairfax, Virginia.
White Kitchens Are a Trend with staying Power
The clean, crisp look of a white kitchen has staying power and versatility, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
Pushups For Charity Challenge Benefits Veterans
Local veteran opens gym, Rebel Fit USA.
Healthy Summer Entertaining
Tips for serving bounty of tasty, fresh produce.
Strategies for Preventing Concussions This Summer
Local physician is pioneering traumatic brain injury treatment.
Summer has been dubbed "trauma season" by health care professionals.
Online Classes Offer Flexible Options for Earning Credentials Outside the Classroom
Interested in learning to landscape your yard using sustainable practices?
Tips for Memorable Family Vacations
As summer gets underway, vacation-bound families are packing their bags and heading out of town. Vacations often fly by — months of planning and anticipating can be over in the blink of an eye. With a little advanced planning and forethought, however, even a quick weekend trip or a visit to relatives can become meaningful and memorable.
Considering Private School?
Small steps this summer can minimize stress of application process.
The school year has just come to an end … which means it's the ideal time to prepare to apply to leading independent schools.
The Gap Year Trend
The pros and cons of taking a break in academic studies before college.
Octagonal Dream Home on the Market
Home's shape and large windows make it a sun-drenched space.
It was during a trip to California almost 20 years that McLean resident Susan Jordano first laid eyes on her dream home.
Staying Safe This Summer
Tips and precautions for avoiding warm-weather hazards.
The start of summer means pools and backyard grilling. It also means an increased risk of accidents and injuries.


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An aerial picture shows trains, cars and houses inundated in the flooded city of Hat Yai, Songkhla province, southern Thailand. Heavy rains from a tropical depression in the Gulf of Thailand have brought flooding and trapped more than 30,000 people in their homes in Hat Yai, a business hub and tourist city in the southern region. The city is under water up to three metres deep, trapping residents and tourists
Thai and Malaysian floods
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