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Latinos and Baseball Collection
On May 13, 2017 members of the Framingham State University community and the general public gathered for the Latinos and Baseball Community Collecting Event to identify artifacts that reflect on the social and cultural influence of baseball in Latino communities. Baseball Hall of Famer and former Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant attended, and the Smithsonian contributed artifacts to be displayed during the event. For more information about the event visit the guide to the event: Latinos and Baseball LibGuide.
Framingham State University is proud to be one of just six Smithsonian Affiliates in Massachusetts and the only one located at a higher education institution. Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term, high quality partnerships with museums and educational organizations in order to share collections, exhibitions, learning opportunities, and research expertise. Many thanks to our artifact contributors, wonderful volunteers, Luis Tiant, the Smithsonian, the Boston Red Sox Archives, Framingham State University, and everyone who made this event possible.
Event planned by: Millie Gonzalez
Scanning credit: Jonathan Golden
Photography credit: Ethan Bickford
Digital post-production: Susan Skoog
Metadata: Suzanne Meunier, Hedda Monaghan, Susan Skoog
Contributor metadata intake: Debbie Hogan, Suzanne Meunier
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Larissa Nowicki
05.10.13October LAST FRIDAYS at Man&Eve
27.06.13Larissa Nowicki in 'Remix: Selections from the ICC' at the Katonah Museum of Art
25.09.12Man&Eve at the Manchester Contemporary 27 - 30 September 2012
17.09.12Larissa Nowicki in "Remix: Selections from the International Collage Centre" touring exhibition and catalogue
07.04.12Larissa Nowicki in 'Material Measure: Use and Reinvention of Maps', The Institute Library New Haven
04.12.11Larissa Nowicki wins the 2011 Pulse Prize
17.11.11Man&Eve at Pulse Miami 01.12.11 - 04.12.11
24.08.11Larissa Nowicki awarded residency at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation
06.08.10Larissa Nowicki in 'Illiterature', Chico, California
03.11.09Man&Eve at NADA Art Fair, Miami Beach 2009
01.02.09Larissa Nowicki in group exhibition 'Illiterature' at Frumkin Gallery in Los Angeles
28.11.08Larissa Nowicki in group exhibition '8 1/2 x 11 / A4' at James Fuentes Gallery, NYC
30.09.08Larissa Nowicki in group exhibition 'Illiterature' at LIMN Gallery in San Fransisco
18.08.08Larissa Nowicki selected for the RISD New York Alumni Biennial 2008
- Man&Eve included in London Art Blog Top 10 list for Frieze Week 2013
- 'ART: Diving into its pool @ PULSE' by Frank Exposito, Lookbooks
- 'Inside PULSE New York' by Alana Chloe Esposito, Artlog
- 'Sales Report: Pulse New York Keeps on Ticking With Affordable Work and Adventurous First-Time Collectors' by Alanna Martinez, Chloe Wyma, ArtInfo
- 'Pulse Art Fair Preview: Neon, Hyper, and Life-sized' by Marina Garcia-Vasquez
- Dig Down in Time review by MurmurArt
- Larissa Nowicki, 'Illiterature' at Arena 1 Gallery, Culture Monster, Los Angeles Times, March 2009
- 'Paper-thin worlds', Blueprint, December 2007
- 'Paper-thin worlds', Flavorpill
Larissa Nowicki's sculptures and weavings are formed from the printed pages of books, sliced and intricately woven to form new works that cannot be read in the traditional sense. The loosely assembled grids and reductive forms invoke a vocabulary of minimalism, creating a link with the work of Agnes Martin, whilst their tactile construction references the work of Anni Albers.
The process of weaving is, at the same time, both controlled and random. The final outcome is determined by series of rules and systems imposed by the artist, who often then chooses to exhibit the back of the weaving, where the effect produced is random. Nowicki's choice of source material is increasingly specific and its selection contributes to the overall meaning of the work. Purged of metaphor, and yet loaded with sophisticated layers of signification, the titles become a crucial element to understanding the work.
The fragments of type and images used by Nowicki in her earliest woven works imply the process of thought, reason and receiving of information. There is something almost Platonic about the interrelation between metaphysics and epistemology. In 'Annunciation' (2009), the densely woven grids of letters and words are punctuated randomly by blank squares empty of print. The blanks that appear on the horizontal weave are highlighted with gold leaf as if to create silent and reflective moments within the noise of daily life. By splicing up original texts and weaving them together to create a new composition, Nowicki seems to be grasping towards an ideal Form of beauty and knowledge. The direction is from the particular to the general. There is also a sense in which Nowicki acknowledges that what our senses deliver in relation to the work is not ultimate reality. The ideal Form towards which the work is pointing cannot be experienced in a sensory way. As Agnes Martin wrote, 'When I think of art I think of beauty. Beauty is the mystery of life. It is not in the eye it is in the mind. In our minds there is awareness of perfection.'(1)
One of the challenges presented by Nowicki's work is the extent to which it demands the direct presence of the viewer in order to be properly understood. Reproduction images fail to capture adequately the detail and fragility in the work, whilst an extended temporal experience marked by close observation does not fail to reward. Nowicki deliberately draws on as many original texts as possible to ensure that there are multiple layers to discover in the work. She is particularly fascinated with how individual letters and words from different original texts weave together to create new words, sentences or messages by chance. These multiple layers take time to digest, thereby encouraging the act of perceiving to become part of the viewing experience.
This deliberate slowing up of the viewing experience also drives Nowicki's interest in duplication, multiplying, doubling, pairing and editioning. Works exhibited in series look similar at first glance, but upon closer inspection, the differences become apparent. This is clearly demonstrated in some of her earliest works including 'What you don't at first see (on the surface)' (2006), 'Sutures' (2007) and more recently in 'Untitled' (2009), a series of magnesium printing plates mounted on cherry wood. For each of these works, Nowicki scanned the surface of one of her finished weavings and then transferred the scanned image to a metal printing plate from which she took a further print, or simply exhibited the plate as a sculptural piece. There is a neat circularity about the way in which work that started out in the printed medium returns to it again. By commenting on its own process of production, this work raises questions about the cultural value and significance of the written word in both its original and new context; questions which are amplified further by the decline of traditional printing processes and print artifacts in favor of digital formats and readers.
In the past couple of years, there has been a progression in Nowicki's work as she has started exploring printed images (as opposed to text). One of the earliest examples of this can be seen in 'La Vierge Reconsidered', a series of seven weavings that appear at first glance to be identical. Each individual weaving is made using a different copy of the same specific set of pages and color images from the same original two books. Because each book was stored apart within diverse environments, the paper has aged and deteriorated differently. These differences are further enhanced by the way in which Nowicki has incorporated color and gold leaf into the work. It is not possible, simply by looking, to work out the system she has used – but by spending time closely observing the work, it is possible to make visual comparisons and distinctions between the individual weavings.
The pages and images that Nowicki chose for this work are significant. The section that she chose contained the callout printed large: "…and the Virgin assumes the appearance of the most beautiful women of the day" and "…and princesses replace saints." From this, the pages that she shredded to make the horizontal strips included 6 black and white images of the Virgin Mary painted by Lippi, Vinetti, Crivelli, Botticelli, and Cosimotura, each of which varies significantly in their representation of the Virgin Mary, and the words "feminine beauty occupies an increasingly important place in Quattrocento painting as, under the influence of platonic ideas, a secular conception of art develops and luxury in private life increases." The pages that were shredded to make the vertical strips include a painting of Eve on the Foscari Arch by Rizzi and part of a fresco showing the crowning of the elect from Orvieto Cathedral.
For the second stage of the weaving, Nowicki turned to the reverse side of the work and generated a system to weave color strips into any section where a blank horizontal strip occurred, and gold over any squares where text appeared. The color strips were sliced from Botticelli's 'Allegory of Spring', from a section of the painting where the three women are touching hands.
In 'La Vierge Reconsidered' the images of Mary (horizontals) are juxtaposed with images of Eve (verticals), and Christian imagery is juxtaposed with Botticelli's Pagan imagery. Yet, in each context, the women are depicted to symbolize fertility, marriage and love. Through these juxtapositions, and perhaps also through her use of weaving which is traditionally considered a feminine craft, Nowicki raises poignant questions about the depiction and contemporary role of women in art.
Nowicki's most recent work, 'The Taste of our Time' (2011), focuses exclusively on the re-use of printed images. Its title derives from an eponymous series of 34 monographs on individual artists, published by Skira between 1953 – 1968. Nowicki has used each monograph to create two color weavings representative of that artist's lifelong palette, and mounted one weaving on each of the front and back cover of the original monograph. Finally, she has connected all of the 68 panels into two quilt-like structures that give an overview of all the artists' 'color palettes'. In this new work Nowicki is exploring the way in which color that has been printed on paper is intended to replicate the color of an original painting or artwork. Just as the paint and materials used to make the original work is unstable and may change over time, so the color images within the books age and deteriorate over time.
Similar themes are explored in another recent series of collaged works, which compare the color of sky in different reproductions of paintings by Canaletto. These Canaletto works are exhibited together to show how differently each book reproduces Canaletto's sky colors. The different factors that come into play are the age of the book, when and where it was printed, what it was printed on and how the book was maintained.
These latest works invite the viewer to look longer and deeper to see subtle differences in the work; to question the validity of what they are looking at and to consider how 'truthful' the source reference was. Their exploration of color also references the work of artists such as Ellsworth Kelly, Theo van Doesburg and other proponents of Hard Edge painting and Geometric Abstraction. These are works that finely balance their contradictions – order with disorder, imperfection with precision, veracity with divergence and stability and control within moments of complete vulnerability. The temporal and sensory viewing experience that is required of these nuanced surfaces is all about digging for what you don't at first see (on the surface).
(1). Martin, Agnes, Writings, edited by Dieter Schwarz, Winterthur: Ostfildern, Cantz Verlag, 1991
Born in 1972, New York, USA
Lives / works in New York, USA
2006: MA Communication Art and Design, Royal College of Art, London, UK
1993: BA, Graphic Design, Rhode Island School of Design, USA
Solo Exhibitions
2013: 'A Series from Within'. Man&Eve, London, UK
2009: 'In Waiting', Man&Eve, London, UK
Selected Group Exhibitions
2013: 'Remix: Selections from the ICC at the Katonah Museum of Art', Katonah, New York, USA
2012: 'Pulse (Man&Eve)', Miami — 'Continue to Continue' CES Contemporary, Laguna Beach, California, USA — 'Remix: Selections from the International Collage Center' The Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, Sedalia, Missouri, USA — 'Material Measure: Use and Reinvention of Maps', The Institute Library, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
2011: 'In the Great Process', Man&Eve pop-up space, London, UK — 'Origine(s)', Maison Particulière, Brussels
2010: 'Dig Down in Time', Man&Eve Project Space, London, UK — 'Book Ends', James Fuentes Gallery, New York, USA — 'Illiterature', CSU University Art Gallery, California State University, California, USA
2009: 'Illiterature', Frumkin Gallery, Santa Monica, California, USA — 'NADA Art Fair', Miami Beach, USA
2008: '8 1/2 × 11 / A4', James Fuentes Gallery, NYC USA — 'Illiterature', LIMN Art Gallery, San Francisco, CA USA — 'RISD NYC Biennial 2008', Brooklyn, New York, USA — 'Group Exhibition of Gallery Artists', Man&Eve Gallery, London, UK
2007: 'Paper-thin worlds', Man&Eve, London, UK — 'Storytelling', Man&Eve, London, UK — 'Year_07 Art Projects', London, UK — 'Aqua Wynwood art fair', Miami, USA
2006: 'Recent Graduate's Work', group show, Conran Headquarters, London — 'The Show', Royal College of Art, London, UK — 'Encyclopedia Typographica', Royal College of Art, London, UK
2004: 'The Blue Room', Royal College of Art, London, UK
2012: Residency at The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, USA
2011: Pulse Miami Prize. USA
2006: Augustus Martin Memorial Award, Innovation in Print Media, Royal College of Art, UK
2012: 'Remix: Selections from the International Collage Center' — Published by the International Collage Center, USA
2007: Author, 'Who Needs a Client', The Woodhill Park Critical Forum — Ed. Nick Evans, published by The Royal College of Art, UK

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 20, 2013
Minstrel's Alley announced it was reducing the price of its eBook of The Guys Who Spied for China. The Los Angeles based media group has claimed the subject matter is so important to the American public, that to encourage a wider readership, it is reducing the cost of the book. As occurrences of Chinese Espionage and Cyberattacks are on the increase, the publisher believes that readers should be informed of the genesis of this expanding threat.
The Guys Who Spied for China is written by author Gordon Basichis. It is a roman a clef, based on Basichis' offbeat experiences in working to uncover Chinese Espionage Networks in the United States during the eighties and nineties. The book describes the origins of the Chinese Spy Rings, how they were established and how they were expanded over the years.
"Every day there are news headlines depicting yet another incident of China sponsored espionage or cyberattacks against the American government and corporate interests," said Minstrel's Alley publisher, M.J. Hammond. "American traitors and Chinese nationals are arrested on a regular basis for military and industrial espionage. There is the persistent occurrence of Cyber-Thievery originating from the Chinese government and specifically certain Chinese military units."
Hammond noted that Gordon Basichis' novel tells the story of how it all began and the attempts that were made to suppress Chinese spying efforts in the United States. "This is not your typical spy novel," said Hammond. "It is a quirky and intimate novel that is often darkly humorous. It is character based. Women enjoy reading it as well as men.
"The Guys Who Spied for China was a quarter-finalist in the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest," said Hammond. "I believe there was some bias when the book was first published. While the book was well reviewed, there were detractors who didn't believe that these events were actually happening. Well, now we know better, don't we? The spies are not only targeting the American government, but corporate interest as well. The Chinese government must realize this story has credibility because this book has been banned in China."
Hammond pointed out that with such blaring headlines from the Associated Press as U.S. Ready to Strike Back Against China Cyberattacks, it is time for readers to learn about Gordon Basichis and his novel, The Guys Who Spied for China. Minstrel's Alley will be temporarily reducing the price of the book to $4.99. There is also a paperback edition of the novel.
"With the Chinese government expanding its military and compounding both espionage efforts and cyberattacks against the United States, there is no better time for curious readers to looking into a book like this. Besides being informative, this story is some kind of ride.
Background: Minstrel's Alley is a Los Angeles based independent publisher that seeks to bring adventure back into the publishing industry by publishing books that have popular appeal but with more complexity than the standard mainstream fare. The new publishing group distributes its books through Amazon, Kindle, and assorted Internet outlets as well as through bookstores around the country. You can view Minstrel's Alley at http://www.minstrelsalley.com


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Nancy Beavan is on the verge of a discovery. A set of ancient burial jars, a subject on which the archaeologist is something of an expert, has been sighted deep in the jungle. If she and her team can only find them, they will have another piece of a puzzle they have grappled with for more than 10 years.
On Saturday morning, Beavan set out on a days-long trek in the eastern Cardamom mountain range, where she hopes to find the 11th in a series of sites where ceramic jars were used for burials between the 14th and 17th centuries. It's a project she has worked on since 2003.
If she reaches the site, known as Cedi, Beavan and her colleagues intend to spend at least two days inspecting, photographing and geopositioning the site, before returning for more extensive fieldwork in the autumn, and hoping that it won't have been damaged either by natural causes or by ongoing development in the Cardamom mountains.
"The local people will probably know if they've been destroyed, but I'm hoping that's not the news that we have before we can go in October or November," Beavan said in an interview last week.
"But if I run out of time, or the sites are destroyed, at least we have the most basic recording of what was there.
"I still think that what we've been able to do has already changed the perception of what is the history of the people during this 14th to 17th century period."
One of the most intriguing aspects of the burials is that the period in which they occurred coincides with the decline of the Angkorian civilisation in the north of the country and the shift of power to Mekong trading ports.
While most of the jars found in the Cardamoms have been storage jars, believed to have been made in Thai kilns, several were made in an Angkorian style, hinting at intriguing connections between the people who lived in the highland areas and those in the lowlands.
There's no guarantee that the new site, which fits into a linear pattern of sites along a ridge line in the Cardamoms, will be accessible, or found intact. The area is mountainous and jars are often found precariously balanced on elevated ledges, according to Beavan. One of the other jar burials was found in an already damaged condition.
"When we find broken jars we don't necessarily blame people," said Beavan.
"It can be rock flaking, pigs trying to find shelter or wanting to eat the bone, rats gnaw the bone, termites eat the bone and there's a lot of natural degradation."
Villagers living near to some of the remains have a strong connection with the jars and have carried out pilgrimages. It took months of delicate negotiations with local people in the area, near to the Areng Valley, to arrange this weekend's visit to Cedi.
Alejandro Gonzalez-Davidson, an environmental activist who has worked with the community for more than 10 years, said: "They know of other sites but they don't want to take people.
"Once the secret is out, they're afraid of people taking [the jars] away."
In 2002, a group associated with the making of a National Geographic documentary took jars and placed them in a museum. Local people have been wary of foreign visitors ever since. But a big threat to the jars has been the ongoing development projects in the Cardamoms, according to Beavan.
In 2011, the decision to cancel a planned titanium mine in the region which was "snack-dab over most of the jar burials", was a saving grace for the project, she said.
"I thought, wait, my sites are on rock, and they're going to be prospecting the rock – that's not a good thing!"
As a result, the archaeologist is anxious about leaving the jars alone for more than a few months. Other academic obligations will take Beavan to Europe in the summer but she wants to return to Cedi as soon as she returns.
"Why? Because as conservations have reported, there is a danger to the forest with clear-cutting and such. But along with the clear-cutting and bulldozing of access roads and such there comes a danger to the sites."
One solution is heritage protection zones, which have already been put in place at archaeological sites including Preah Vihear. These usually consist of little more than stakes and signs marking out the area.
"You could put markers around the spot but in a place like the Cardamoms, if anything, that is drawing attention to them," Beavan said.
"Sometimes, announcing it is not a good idea: 'this is really valuable, and you're in the middle of the jungle, and nobody's watching you.' It's like a free buffet."
In the case of the jars, markers have been put well away from the location. Their fate, however, is tied to that of the Cardamoms, a place Beavan believes still has much to reveal.
"It's enormous and it's complex and it still has so many secrets. I hope we discover some of them before it's all gone."


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* Trek & climb in the heart of the great Annapurna massif' from the lush green vegetation of low sub-tropic to the artic terrain
* A complete views of the snow capped peaks, traditional villages and warm locals
* Trekking right into the heart of the massif Annapurna range
The Annapurna sanctuary an awesome place surrounded by the mighty Himalayan Peaks, the Sanctuary itself are an abode of god and mountain spirit. Within the Sanctuary there are many various beautiful peaks, including the Tharpu Chuli also known as Tent peak, seen from the moraines above from Annapurna Base camp, the mountain certainly takes on a shape formerly known as Tent peak.Located in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, Tent peak is an attractive mountain, part of its ridge line joined to the south with Glacier Dome.
Tent peak or Tharpu Chuli first received attention in 1956 by Jimmy Roberts when he was exploring the area during a reconnaissance for the 1957 British Machhapuchare Expedition. It was then gave it a descriptive name Tent Peak. Situated in the Annapurna Himalayan range at the Gandaki Zone it's location at 28 36 18 Latitude & 83 57 00 Longitude.This trek passes through a more diverse range of climate, vegetation and cultures than most small countries can boast in their entire, from lush vegetation of rain and temperate forests to the terraced rice fields. The land and its people change daily, or even hourly, giving the trekkers a tantalising introduction to Nepal's cultural and natural beauty.
Once into the Sanctuary you will be in the midst of Amphitheater of snow peaks Annapurna (26,545ft-8,091m) Other major peaks overlooking the Sanctuary include the Annapurna south (23,693ft-7, 219m), Gangapurna (24,457ft.-7,455m) and Annapurna III (24,787ft-7,555m) This area is also referred to as the Annapurna Base Camp and Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) Base Camp.
|Outline Itinerary:
|Day 01:
|Arrive at Kathmandu 1,300m via respective airlines.
|Day 02:
|A day in Kathmandu with half day guided tour.
|Day 03:
|Fly to Pokhara and begin trek to Pothana. 1,900m.
|Day 04:
|Trek to New Bridge 1,500m via Landrung. 6 hrs.
|Day 05:
|Trek to Chomrong 1,951m. 5-6 hrs.
|Day 06:
|Trek to Dovan approx. 2,400m, via Bamboo 2,260m. 5 / 6 hours.
|Day 07:
|Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720m 3-4 hrs walk.
|Day 08:
|Trek to Annapurna Base Camp. 4,095m. 3-4 hrs walk.
|Day 09:
|At Annapurna Base Camp.
|Day 10:
|Trek to Tent Peak Base Camp. 4,115m 4-5 hrs.
|Day 11:
|Trek & climb to High Camp of Tent Peak. 4,877m.
|Day 12:
|Climbing Day and return to Base Camp.
|Day 13:
|Spare day in case of bad weather.
|Day 14:
|Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp.
|Day 15:
|Trek to Bamboo 5-6 hrs.
|Day 16:
|Trek to Chomrong. 4-5 hrs.
|Day 17:
|Trek to Ghandrung. Approx. 1,850 metres. 5 hrs walk.
|Day 18:
|Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.
|Day 19:
|Drive back to Kathmandu.
|Day 20:
|Free day at leisure in Kathmandu.
|Day 21:
|Transfer to Airport for the International departure.
|Departure Dates
|20 Mar-09 Apr
|09 Oct-29 Oct
|Day 01:
Arrive at Kathmandu 1, 300m via respective airlines.
|On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport you will be received by our staff and transfer you to the Hotel, where our guide will give you a brief orientation of the Hotel, Kathmandu, Treks / Camping, do's and don't and other related information that you might require while in Nepal.
|Day 02:
A day in Kathmandu with half day guided tour.
|After your first night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed on arrival about the time for your half day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
|Day 03:
Fly to Pokhara and begin trek to Pothana. 1,900m.
|As per the flight schedule for Pokhara, our staff will transfer you to the domestic airport for a short half hour scenic flight to Pokhara. On arrival at Pokhara our staff will receive you for a short drive on the outskirt of Pokhara to begin this memorable trek and climb, on reaching at Kande, where most of the trek to Annapurna region begins, on reaching the ridge at Australian Camp or Thulo Kharka overlooking great impressive view of the Annapurna and Manaslu mountain range including the majestic peak of Mt. Machhapuchare (Fish Tail), after a short break here or a possible lunch break.Journey continues walking on the ridge with constant view of the beautiful surrounding scenery; the path is gradual for 40 minutes through the forest to the village of Pothana for the overnight camp.
|Day 04:
Trek to New Bridge 1,500m via Landrung. 6 hrs.
|From Pothana, journey continues leading through the woods with occasional view of the snow capped peaks, the walk is on the level path with few short uphill till a small pass of Bhichok Deuarli is reached at 2,113m / 6,932ft.After Deuarli the trail descends through the rain forest, on the winding level ground till Tolka village is reached, from Tolka walk leads on the winding path with few up's and down's all the way to Landrung village, after Landrung descending through terraces and then through scrubby woodland and boulders where ahead you can see the deep gorge of the Modi Khola. From here an hour slow uphill climb brings us to the overnight camp at Nayapul by the suspension bridge, from where this place got its name after the new bridge over the Modi River, with 2-3 lodges with good camping places.
|Day 05:
Trek to Chomrong 1,951m. 5-6 hrs.
|After Nayapul (New Bridge) the path leads to climb steeply up the west bank through the bamboo woodland, high above the river, entering a side valley after an hour of good steady walk reaching Jinu Danda, after nice break here the path continues to a steep climb and then on good stone stairs to a crest which leads to Tulu, where the two path to Sanctuary converge. From here route leads north towards Chomrong village. Chomrong will be the last village before the walk to the Sanctuary.
|Day 06:
Trek to Dovan 2,400m 5 - 6 hours walk.
|From Chomrong the trail leads to the terraced farm fields as you descent to the river, after the bridge it's an uphill most of the way for nearly an hour through terraced fields and then through bamboo, contouring the northern flank of the Chomrong Khola. It's worthwhile looking back, not only to the setting of Chomrong but also to see the height gained, the route leads past a small teahouse and then steeply up more steps past mani-stones, continuing more gently it leads to a tea shop at a place called Sinwa at 2,306m.
A rough descent leads through rhododendron and boulders and on the crest of the ridge, and soon reaching to Khuldi Ghar, after Khuldi the trail leads to a steep down hill, the path continues through dense bamboo forest and then coming to the appropriately named Bamboo Lodge at about 2,260m. In snow or wet condition the trail through this forest of bamboo can be difficult and slippery. After a short break here, the trail leads through the gorge on this quite narrow valley, after an hour of good walk Dovan is reached for the overnight camp.
|Day 07:
Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720m 3-4 hrs walk.
|The trek leads to the rim of the sanctuary, walk continues on the narrow path climbing steeply through the forest and then up steps past boulders below a cliff. Crossing a stream the route climbs to a huge, smoke blackened, overhanging boulder, and known as Hinko Cave, walk leads past crossing two large avalanches cones, the second of which is the most active. The trail climbs again, soon reaching Deorali for possible lunch stop. Soon after lunch Bhagar is reached just beyond Deurali, and at Bhagar there is a potentially dangerous avalanche chute that frequently wipes out the trail. Walk continues climbing steadily along a lateral moraine, crossing two more avalanche cones, following through between the moraine and the valley wall (what geomorphologies call a mulde) and reaching shortly at Machhapuchare base camp for the overnight stop, after a long interesting good walk.
Machhapuchare base camp has about 4-5 Lodges located on the near level ground beneath the mighty North Face of Machhapuchare peak, from here the peak looks completely different.
|Day 08:
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,095m. 3-4 hrs walks.
|Today's walk leads in the heart of the Sanctuary at the ABC, the trail follows uphill on the well defined path along the trough on the south side of the moraine bordering the Annapurna South Glacier for few hours, the trek is pleasant as you reach the higher ground with magnificent views of an array of snow peaks all around you with Annapurna I, a great wall of mountain on the north west, after a good scenic walk for few hours finally reaching at Annapurna Base Camp for the overnight halt. Camping is placed near the premises of the lodges around, with superb panorama of the surrounding snow range scenery.
|Day 09:
|At Annapurna Base Camp.
|Rest day for proper acclimatization with optional short hike around this magnificent surrounding, base camp has several lodges and is situated beneath the north-east flank of Annapurna South peak. Tent Peak base camp is on the opposite side of the glacier, on a flat shelf above the lateral moraine.
|Day 10:
Trek to Tent Peak Base Camp 4,115m. 4-5 hrs.
|Trek through the rubble-covered glacier and climb the moraine cliffs, the path across the glacier is marked by cairns and heads directly towards the moraines on the north side of the glacier. The moraines might look loose and dangerous sometimes, there are several ways in case of very tricky and formidable. The path leads to a flat boulder strewn area below the moraine near a small stream bed, a faint path leads over loose terrain to the crest of the moraine, the flat, grassy area above the moraine at 4,115m is the only possible good camp site to establish as Tent Peak base camp.
|Day 11:
Trek & climb to High Camp of Tent Peak 4,877m.
|To climb this peak, a high camp is necessary. From the Base Camp route follows the moraine north-west for about ten minutes to an obvious deep-cut gully.A stream emerges from the gully. A faint path climbs to the top of the east bank up a grassy buttress, then it crosses the stream above the gully and contours the hillside to reach the flat summit of buttress at 4,420m. A ridge above this place is followed to a level area which may be snow covered at 4,877m. This will be our suitable High Camp for the climb.
|Day 12:
Climbing Day and return to Base Camp.
|From the high camp, the level glacier below the west flank of Tharpu Chuli can be reached without difficulty in about an hour, by following easy slopes towards the Raksi Peak and the left-hand side of the glacier, avoiding all possible crevasses. This leads to the level glacier at 5,334 meters, from here crossing easily to the foot of the fluted wall separating Tharpu Chuli and Singu Chuli. The wall is approx.120 meters high at its lowest point, rising to 180 meters on either side.
Our climbing route takes at the right-hand end, the angle and the snow conditions will dictate the best route. From the right - hand end an easy snow slope leads to the foot of a gully. Cross an easy bergschrund and climb the gully between flutings for 60 meters at an angle of 45 degrees, taking the left fork, where the angle steeps to 55 degrees for the final 90 meters to the ridge. At this point the ridge is broad and easy but soon steeps as you climb towards the summit into a knife-edged ridge of approximately 50 degrees. This is followed for 45 meters, after which the angle eases and the ridge leads quickly to the summit. Fixed rope is required on the steep section of the flutings. From the summit superb panorama of all the Annapurna range of mountains can be viewed from Hiunchuli 6,441m, Annapurna South 7,219m, Annapurna Fang 7,647m, Annapurna I 8,091m, Gangapurna 7,455m, Annapurna III 7,555m, Annapurna V 7,525m, Mt. Machhapuchare 6,993m including Singu Chuli or Fluted Peak 6,501m. After a great memorable feat descend by the same route towards the Base Camp.
|Day 13:
Spare day in case of bad weather.
|A reserve day just in case of bad weather for the climb or if any delay occurs in the schedule itinerary days and as well depending upon the fitness of the Members, if all goes well, this day can be used on some other days to making this trip more flexible.
|Day 14:
Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp.
|Retrace the journey back to MBC via Annapurna Base Camp.
|Day 15:
Trek to Bamboo.
|Retrace the journey by the same route.
|Day 16:
Trek to Chomrong.
|Retrace the journey by the same route to Chomrong the walk from Bamboo you will be here by lunch time with enough time for hot shower and for a walk around the village.
|Day 17:
Trek to Ghandrung. Approx. 1,850 meters 5 hrs walk.
|From Chomrong for an hour or more the route leads to the same path on steep climb and then on good stone stairs to a crest which leads to Tulu, where the two path to Sanctuary converge. From this junction of two trails, walk leads to the broad winding gradual descend through the farm villages and terrace fields, after few hours of good walk the path descends to Kimrong Khola Valley. After Kimrong an hour climb leads to a ridge crest with few teahouses perched in between the trail to Ghandrung, an hour or more of good walk on the gradual downhill path reaches you at Ghandrung village for the overnight camp.
|Day 18:
Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.
|The last day walk of this wonderful adventure, leads to an easy path overlooking great views of the landscapes and of Annapurna South and the top peak of Fish Tail, the trail soon descends passing through farm houses and terraces fields and then reaching to the bottom of the hill at Syali Bhatti village. From here another gentle easy walk on the near level path following the River Modi to a beautiful village of Birethati, after a break here walk follows the river Modi for a short while to the busy place at Nayapul. On reaching Nayapul a short climb leads to the motorable Pokhara / Baglung highway for the Bus drive back to Pokhara, this scenic drive takes about less than two hours. On arrival at Pokhara check in to the respective Hotel near the Phewa Lake side for the overnight.
|Day 19:
Drive back to Kathmandu.
|Morning after breakfast in the Hotel, a scenic drive of 5-6 hours will brings you back to Kathmandu. The drive is through the low lands and to the mid hills on the 200 k.m. Highway, on leaving Pokhara after 2-3 hours drive reaches to the busy town of Mugling Bazaar. From here another 3 hours of good drive following the Trisuli River reaches you back to the comfort of the Hotel in Kathmandu.
|Day 20:
Free day at leisure in Kathmandu.
|A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley.
|Day 21:
Transfer to Airport for the International departure.
|Today as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket, and your passport handy. HimEX staff will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.
|Price includes following services:
|1. Accommodation sharing twin at Hotel in Kathmandu for 4 nights and Hotel in Pokhara for 1 night on Bed & Breakfast basis.
|2. Airport transfers in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
|3. Half day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu with applicable entrance fees.
|4. Internal flight Kathmandu / Pokhara with applicable airport taxes.
|5. Trekking & camping arrangement backed by Sherpa crew on full board basis.
|6. Applicable Climbing Permit & Conservation Fees.
|7. Service of Climbing Sherpa/s assisting in fixing ropes, setting up camps with their equipment allowance, daily wages and insurance.
|8. Group Climbing equipment – Climbing Rope, Fix Rope, Snow Bars.
|9. Transporation Kathmandu / Pokhara / Trek / Pokhara by private non AC vehicle.
|10. Insurance for Nepalese crew.
|Our price does not include followings:
|1. International flights to / from Kathmandu.
|2. Nepal entry visa fees.
|3. Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu & Pokhara Hotels.
|4. Travel, Medical and Personal insurance.
|5. Rescue evacuation in case of emergency.
|6. Personal clothing and personal trekking gear including sleeping bag & down jacket.
|7. All sorts of personal climbing equipment.
|8. Expenses of personal nature, i.e. tipping, laundry, bottled drinks, bar bills etc.
|9. Any expense for early returning member due sickness, injury or any other reason. No refund will be entertained for any unused service.
|10. Extra expense occurred due to unexpected circumstances like cancellation of internal flights, floods, strike etc.
If you are not tied up with time limitations, or have more time before or after your main trip with us, you can join / take following extension trips to make your holiday even interesting. According to extra time you have, you can choose a visit to National Parks for jungle safari viewing rare animals, migrant birds and exotic reptiles or enjoy the whitewater rafting or take a cultural tour of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nagarkot or even make a quick visit to neighboring countries of Tibet – Roof of the world, India – The country of wonders, Bhutan – The Dragon Kingdom. We can add these extensions before or after your holiday according to the flights that you have booked / can book. Beside these, if you even want just stay in Kathmandu for relax or any independent activities, we can book extra nights at the Hotel. You can book these extensions together with your main trip booking.
Chitwan National Park:
It is one of the oldest and popular National Parks in Nepal recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Site. More than 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and some 100 nocturnal Royal Bengal Tigers have made their home in this dense forest. There are an estimated 50 species of mammals, over 526 species of birds, 49 amphibians and reptiles and 150 species of butterflies. ...(More)
Bardia National Park:
The far west Nepal is one of the least explored regions of the Himalayas. Within this region is a seldom visited National Park, which still offers challenging adventure. Bardia National Park is the largest park in the lowland Terai covering an area of 968 sq kms and remains a very much untouched wilderness which appeals to the nature lovers. The park situated in Nepal's Western Terai was established to protect representative ecosystems ...(More)
It is a treasure trove of ancient art and architecture that lie hidden in the labyrinth of manmade structures. The ancient pagoda temples and Buddhist stupas stand majestically above the rest of the landmarks. The Palace squares fascinate visitors with its exquisite woodwork and carving. You can extend your holiday from 1-3 days visiting these sites. ...(More)
Nagarkot is one of the most popular hill resorts on the fringe of the Kathmandu valley. With an elevation of 2,195m, is 32 kms away from Kathmandu offers a panoramic view of the valley and is described by the visitors as a place whose beauty endures year round. The extraordinary view of the Himalayan peaks from Dhaulagiri to Kanchenjunga is stupendous. Sunrise view from here is truly magnificent. ...(More)
Encircled within Himalayan fortress, the image of Tibet has portrayed as "Shangr-la" in the western world. A 'Land of Snows' and the 'Roof of the World' is mysterious in a way that few other places are. Following virtual closure after the Chinese annexation of the Buddhist Kingdom, Tibet was opened to foreign tourism in 1984. Tibet has become dream adventure destination for the people living in the most sophisticated silicon cities. ...(More)
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, commonly known as 'Land of the Thunder Dragon' is regarded as the last paradise on earth is slowly emerging from centuries of self-imposed isolation. Closed for the outside world until early seventies, Bhutan has adopted the regulated tourism policy for its visitors in this tiny Himalayan Kingdom by allowing to enter limited numbers of tourists every year. Bhutan has retained its religious and cultural values ...(More)
River Rafting:
Rafting is undoubtedly the best way to explore the Arcadian Nepal. It involves excitement, scenic views and challenge. Nepal has numerous fine rivers for rafting, kayaking or canoeing. The most prominent white water rafting regions are the eastern, the mid and the western rivers. Of all these regions, river Trisuli and the Bhotekoshi are the main popular rafting rivers for short trips. The rivers sometimes offer hair raising roller coaster rides. ...(More)
Mount Everest Flight:
Bungy Jumping:
(Jumping beyond imagination): Just imagination of jumping down from a bridge of 160m above a tropical gorge with the Bhote Koshi, one of the Nepal's wildest rivers raging below is enough to make your heartbeat run faster. It is the thrill of Bungy jumping as it there is no fun for real adventure lover if challenge is not so hard and difficult. It is located within a reach of 4 hours outside Kathmandu and just 19 kms away from the Tibet Border. ...(More)
(Flying like a bird): Paragliding is relatively new adventure sports in Nepal. Paragliding in this Himalayan country can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure seekers. You can experience unparalleled scenic grandeur as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites while floating over the villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and the jungle with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. ...(More)
Ultralight Flight:
Ultralight aircraft is being operated from Pokhara. It has an unique blend of both mountain and plateau area. While flying over the Pokhara valley, you will not miss the scenic beauty of both the Himalayas and the most famous lake of Nepal, Phewa Tal. The flight will be a journey through nature. Don't miss this truly unique experience. ...(More)
We have allowed our packages with just right number of nights of hotel accommodations which enables you to spend nights with quick visits of local market or monuments in the area. However if you have some extra days before or after your main package holiday, you can spend extra nights in Kathmandu or nearby destinations so that you can cover the interesting sights or just relax while you are here. ...(More)
Hotel Yak & Yeti:
The Hotel Yak & Yeti with the historic character, suitable for both short or long stay, is fashioned as the fusion of modern design and the noblesse of original heritage interiors. This exceptional city centre hotel is located minutes away from both domestic and international airport. It continues to be the city's leading luxury hotel for business and leisure. ...(More)
Hotel Shanker:
Shanker Hotel is housed in a palace built at the turn of the 19th century by a Rana Maharajah with a penchant for French architecture, international cuisine and Eastern hospitality. It was converted into a hotel in 1964. The façade and traditions were kept intact but the interior was redesigned to give travelers the kind of comfort they would expect of a world class hotel. You will live in palace when you live at Hotel Shanker. ...(More)
Hotel Malla:
Hotel Marshyangdi:
Hotel Marshyangdi situated in the heart of Thamel is the best choice for those who want to be in the main tourist hub of Kathmandu. Because of its friendly & professional staff, home like atmosphere, Marshyangdi has been a popular name and home away from home for most of the repeated visitors. The hotel now has 50 deluxe and 5 mini suite rooms besides the regular standard rooms. ...(More)


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Thursday, 10 May 2012
Glamorgan Sausages with Leek and Potato Bake
So, as promised, this week I changed it up a bit in terms of my international meal and made Welsh vegetarian sausages with a leek and potato bake on the side. I really enjoyed it and would definitely make it again! It is fairly easy to make - a little bit fiddly making the sausages but not epically so!
Taste - *** - I felt that the sausages were a little bland but this was possibly due to the mildness of the cheese - I still really enjoyed it
Speed - ***
Repeat - YES :)
Serves one
75g white breadcrumbs
40g grated Wenslydale cheese (or any crumbly white cheese)
1 egg
A little milk
Scant 1/8 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 leek thinly sliced
40g white breadcrumbs
1 egg
dash milk
1. Saute leeks in a little oil until softened
2. Mix breadcrumbs, leeks, cheese and mustard in a bowl
3. Beat egg and add to ingredients and mix until you have a firm dough (add a little milk if needed )
4. Divide the mixture into three sausage shapes
5. To coat the sausages - put egg and milk in a bowl and beat
6. Dip sausage first in egg mixture then roll in breadcrumbs
7. Repeat with all three sausages and chill for 30 minutes
8. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry on a medium heat until golden and cooked though - this takes about 15 minutes
Leek and Potato Bake
(make whilst sausages are in the fridge)
1/2 leek
1/2 potato
40g crumbled wenslydale cheese
3 tsp milk
1. Thinly slice potato and microwave for 5 minutes
2. Thinly slice leeks and fry until soft
3. Mix milk and cheese together
4. In a small baking dish lay three slices potato on the bottom and top with a layer of leek and a layer of cheesy mixture. Repeat the layers and end with a final layer of potatoes
5. Bake in the oven at 180C for 20-25 minutes until browned
6. Enjoy with Glamorgan Sausages
Serve with a green salad if you like
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Dry mouth (also called xerostomia) is caused by a decrease in the amount of saliva in the mouth when the salivary glands do not work properly. The salivary glands help keep your mouth moist, which helps prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems. Saliva helps wash away cavity-causing bacteria, provides enzymes to help digest food, protects teeth from decay by neutralizing harmful acids and keeps oral tissues healthy. Without saliva you would lose your teeth much faster
What causes Dry Mouth?
Prescription and over-the-counter medications are the most common cause. There are over 400 medications that can cause it, but the most common culprits are antihypertensives, antidepressants, painkillers, tranquilizers, diuretics and antihistamines. It can also happen when you are under stress or be a sign of a serious health condition. Other causes include radiation therapy and chemotherapy or diseases such as AIDS, diabetes or Sjogren's syndrome.
Dry mouth can cause several problems including difficulty in tasting, chewing or swallowing. It also allows plaque to build up on your teeth faster leading to a high risk of cavities. It can also lead to bad breath, ulceration or soreness of the mouth, gum disease and difficulty in wearing dentures.
How do I treat dry mouth?
Many treatments can help ease the symptoms of dry mouth, including over-the-counter saliva substitutes. Remember to brush and floss twice a day. You may also chew sugar-free gum. Try to avoid alcohol and caffeine, smoking, acidic juices, dry foods, and overly salty foods. Drink plenty of water and maintain regular dental visits.


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Zane Bruce Hall was passionate about gardening and teaching.
He cultivated 600 rosebushes in Dallas, where he taught medieval history at The Hockaday School for 21 years before he retired.
Hall, 86, died Sept. 13 of pulmonary fibrosis at his summer home in Livingston, Mont.
A memorial will be held in Dallas later this year. Services in Montana were Sept. 20.
Hall enjoyed the challenge of teaching, said his wife, Mary Nell Hall.
"They were all very, very bright students," she said. "I have nearly a hundred cards here from students and faculty."
Hall was born in Wichita, Kan., and graduated from Kemper Military School and College in Boonville, Mo. His grandfather was a cousin of frontier-adventure novelist Zane Grey.
He attended the University of Wichita for a year before joining the Army in 1945, near the end of World War II. He was commissioned a second lieutenant and served with the army of occupation in Seoul, Korea.
Hall received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., and spent one year at the academy's preparatory school at Stewart Field, N.Y.
"That's where he said he began to get his education, because that school was so good," his wife said.
Hall resigned his commission after an extended hospitalization following a football injury at West Point. He transferred to Southern Methodist University to join Mary Nell Gray, whom he had met in San Antonio during his military service. They married in 1949.
Hall received his bachelor's degree in comparative literature, graduating with high honors in September 1951. He continued his studies and earned a master's degree in philosophy from SMU, and a master's in theology from the university's Perkins School of Theology.
Hall was awarded a fellowship to continue his graduate studies at Columbia University-Union Theological Seminary. He wanted a doctorate to teach. But when the subject of his doctoral dissertation fell out of favor with a new university administration, he moved to Dallas to work in securities for Goodbody & Co.
"He was in investments for 15 years when Miss Hockaday's niece asked Bruce to go to Hockaday and teach, so he did," Mrs. Hall said.
In 1996, Hall retired and moved to Montana, following his family's passion for the West. He continued to garden. A past president of the Dallas Rose Society and a member of the American Rose Society, he started growing award-winning delphiniums and dahlias.
"It was the love of his life, to garden," Mrs. Hall said. "I just cut over 500 blooms from the dahlias and given them to everybody, because it's going to freeze here tomorrow night."
In 2000, Mr. and Mrs. Hall moved to Austin, where they spent winters near family.
In addition to his wife, Hall is survived by his daughter, Nancy Einhorn of Austin; a son, Donald Roy Hall of Kirkland, Wash.; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Zane Bruce Hall Scholarship Fund at The Hockaday School, 1160 Welch Road, Dallas, Texas 75229.


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The Addams Family Madison WI Tickets
If you have a lingering dread for things that go bump in the night, the Addams Family Madison WI show will prove to be your most hilarious nightmare. Featuring the characters from the America's very own dysfunctional family that leapt out of the pages of the eponymous comic strip in 1938, the musical is a veritable devilish delight.
The plot, spread over two acts, depicts the transformation of the teenaged Wednesday from being her typical morbidly angst ridden self to having to contend with a normal teenage version.


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Important elections are being held tomorrow in Pennsylvania and most of the United State. Keep informed and exercise your right to vote.
Here is some of the latest news, opinion and culture from the Philadelphia Jewish Voice:
Visit our front page regularly for breaking news, and check out the Philadelphia Jewish Voice Community Calendar to learn about upcoming events in your area.
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Whether you're buying or selling a home, it's a good idea to work with a trained Real Estate Agent.
Realtors have to pass training and licensure requirements. Licensed real estate agents are bound to codes of ethics and laws, and have access to the MLS, (Multiple Listing Service) database, which will help in your search.
To ensure you get the best deal for your money, you should be aware of the different types of agents, and their responsibilities and compensation.
Also, you should know how to pick an agent, and how to deal with one once you've done so.
Typically, the two types of agents are buyer's agents and seller's agents.
Respectively, they represent the interests of the buyer or seller. The client signs an agreement to work with only that agent, and also sets up the compensation terms.
The seller pays a commission, which is usually a percentage of the sale price, to their agent who splits it with the agent representing the buyer. The compensation terms and length of agreement should be outlined clearly.
Do not sign anything until you are sure you want to work with that agent, and are happy with the terms of the contract. As a buyer, I never sign an "exclusive" agreement which means I will only work with that agent to find me a property.
Another type of agent is a dual agent. This is when the same agent represents both the buyer and the seller. I strongly recommend against entering such an agreement. I do not feel a dual agent can truly represent both sides of the deal honestly, especially if they are working on commission. In addition, when working with traditional agents, there are confidentiality clauses to protect the information of each party.
When working with a dual agent, these clauses are still in effect, but how realistic is it to believe they are truly maintained? The same agent cannot serve both parties' interests and purposes effectively.
A buyer's agent is responsible for helping you to find a property. The agent will use the MLS, or Multiple Listing Service to do so. The agent should help you prepare your legal documents for the purchase of a new home.
A good agent will point out possible problems with a home, help you negotiate the best price with the seller's agent, and make sure the price is comparable to other recent sales of similar properties.
A seller's agent will help you market your home. They should come into the home and make suggestions to enhance its appeal to possible buyer's, help with the pricing of the home. As with a buyer's agent, the seller's agent should help you with your paperwork, and of course, negotiate offers on the home or property.
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Neko Atsume
This is the purrrfect game for any cat lover or crazy kitty fan. A downloadable game app for your phone which was originally only in Japanese, but at the time you could still play it and guess work your way around this simple yet charming game! The aim of the game is to invite cats into your garden by leaving out food. Making you become a Kitty collector or Crazy Cat person!
Even though the Japanese version was out, it grew a fan base around the world and they (Hit-Point) finally made an English language version. So no more needing to guess what stray cat ended up eating the food you left out! As the Cats visit they give you silver fish as money/rewards or even golden fish! Letting you spend your fish money on more food and items to encourage even more cats into your small garden or save up the money to expand the garden or remodel it.
Some cats come and go all the time like the cat Peaches. Other cats can be rare and each cat brings you a gift which is added to your collection; such as Sassy the cat who will visit if you have the cardboard cafe. As cats come into the garden you can snap them with your games camera to save in the cats album as a way of collecting the cat. As you spend your fish you will also discover that some items or toys bring different cats in over time. Some of the rare cats can be a little harder to please than others! Oh and watch out for that greedy cat Tubs!
The game is simple, you don't need to be good at the game but you need to be patient. You also don't need to leave the game on all the time but it is easy to miss some cats coming to the garden. I am still trying to complete the game with only 2 cats I need to take snaps of and I will have collected them all!It's rather addictive but a nice easy going game all round.
You can find the free game here for iOS devices or here for Andorid.


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Earlier this year, the Brussels Diplomatic Academy (BDA) launched its new postgraduate program International Trade and Investment. Lizzy van hoof was the first student participating in the transcontinental study track in Washington D.C. and Shanghai. From February 9th until April 8th, Lizzy studied at the Institute of World Politics (IWP) in Washington D.C.
"Before starting this postgraduate program, I received my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Engineering at the VUB. Referring to my business background, I thought it would be very interesting to study in the capital of the U.S., which is home to numerous political institutions affecting the whole world. The strategic international affairs focus and the scholar-practitioner qualities of the professors at IWP are important assets of the university."
"During my six weeks at IWP, I attended three Oxford-style tutorials: International Challenges of the Public-Private Partnerships in the Cyber Domain; The Art of Diplomacy; and Forecasting and Political Risk Analysis. Additionally, I also audited Counterterrorism through Cultural Engagement and Development; International Relations, Statecraft and Integrated Strategy; and Economic Statecraft and Conflict. I had not previously studied the impact of international politics on economics and I am grateful for what IWP was able to offer me."


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In order to have a wedding gainesville ga wedding planners, there only needs to be a bride and groom, a minister, and a whole lot of love. All of the rest of the things that people insist on are often just distractions and a way to introduce stress into your wedding. These tips are great for those that like to forget or simply don't know yet. It will help keep you on target and remember some of the most crucial elements of that special day.
If you will be catering your own wedding, look to wholesale markets such as Sam's or Costco to buy supplies. This will enable you to save a lot of money. Think about asking friends to assist with the food costs.
When taking photos at a wedding things can get hectic. Have a family member help the photographer out by getting all the family together when it's time to have group shots. It's a lot easier to call people by name in the case that they're not doing what they're supposed to be.
Dancing is going to be a very significant part of your wedding, and all eyes will be upon you! Plan to take several dance classes with your partner and impress all of the guests at the wedding. Learn to dance to slow and fast songs so that you can be as prepared and have fun when the moment arrives.
If you're already living with your spouse-to-be and don't really need housewares for wedding gifts wedding planners gainesville ga, ask for cash instead. If you include a cute little poem asking people to consider giving you a cash gift instead of something you can't use, you'll be saving them the time it takes to shop and helping pay for your honeymoon!
Even if you have hired a wedding planner, having a close friend inspect all the details of your big day will help to avoid unforeseen problems. From a food allergy to seating arrangements, the littlest things can sometimes cause the biggest scene so make sure to have a trusted adviser examine every aspect of your wedding long before you finalize anything!
A wedding is a very special occasion that takes a lot of planning. To have a perfect wedding you need to do your research. Start by talking to other family members that have taken this step and find yourself a decent wedding planner if you require more help. You can have a beautiful wedding, and you can also just go to the court house if you want a more subtle wedding.
Even if you have a wedding planner, make a checklist on the days leading up to the wedding, for things that you have to accomplish. This will allow you to take care of your personal needs so that you feel comfortable when the wedding day comes. Finish everything on this checklist for optimal success.
If you want to minimize the stress that you have on the days leading up to your wedding, hire a wedding planner. This person will be able to make sure that everything runs smoothly and that time management is taken care of. Hiring a wedding planner can be expensive but it can make a huge difference to your stress levels, as well as to the overall quality of the wedding day.
Ensuring you do your own homework can help you make the most of your time with a wedding planner. Use fashion designers as your guide to help inspire you in creating the look you want. In addition to swatches, take photographs, newspaper clippings and song lyrics and place in your look book.
In conclusion, no matter what stage of wedding planning you are in, it is crucial that you know what to expect. The article above provided with you information that will assist you in preparing for your big day. Keep this advice with you every step of the day and enjoy your wedding day!


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Clash of the Scientists: Watch Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, and Brian Greene Rumble
Science disputes can be ugly, but they aren't often physical—even in jest.
However, a couple of weeks ago, at a panel at Arizona State University, science all-stars Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, and Brian Greene* came to mock blows over … motives for funding scientific research.
It's like a nerdy WWE, and it's glorious.
It all went down at a panel titled "The Storytelling of Science," which also featured Tracy Day, Ira Flatow, Lawrence Krauss, and Neal Stephenson. You can read more about it on Future Tense, or you can watch the whole discussion: Part 1 is here (87 minutes) and Part 2 is here (45 minutes).
Disclosure: ASU is a partner in Future Tense with Slate and the New America Foundation.
Correction, April 11, 2013: This post originally misspelled Brian Greene's last name.
Future Tense is a partnership of Slate, New America, and Arizona State University.


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Coconut oil: Use it or lose it? An article to guide you
Is coconut oil the dream its been believed to be or should we be using it less than we think? We look at the pros and cons of the wonder product.
Coconut oil is another in a long line of 'wonder products' that we're hearing rave reviews about using for everything from cooking to skincare. But is there any truth in these whispers?
Health aficionados would have us believe that coconut oil (along with avocados) can do no wrong. We live in a world that worships the ground it walks on. Pinterest boards everywhere are filled with its wonderful uses: use it as a moisturiser for dry skin, reduce unsightly dandruff, plump up shiny luscious locks and whiten your teeth with it.
Yet, coconut oil is an unlikely hero - it's 90% saturated fat. Yes, you heard right. Saturated fat: the kind we have been told to fear repeatedly by health gurus the world over. The full story however is a little more complex than that. Read on...
Coconut oil: good or bad?
Saturated fat is considered dangerous because of its link to raising 'bad' cholesterol and therefore raising the risk of heart attacks. Coconut oil however has been popularised within the health world because it also raises our 'good' cholesterol.
The much-lauded health product contains high amounts of medium chain triglycerides whereas other oils have mostly long chain triglycerides - a type of fat that circulates in the bloodstream. High levels of triglycerides are associated with obesity, diabetes, pancreatitis and heart disease.
The truth about coconut oil
Because coconut oil has medium chain rather than long chain triglycerides, it's often seen as a healthy oil. Our body uses these in a different way to the long chain triglycerides, sending them straight to the liver which is much more efficient in its use of converting them to energy. It can also turn them into ketones, which in turn helps promote brain health, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's.
This means the body doesn't store them as fat like it does with the long chain triglycerides - what we all want to avoid when trying to tone down those troublesome areas. There are even some suggestions that these triglycerides can help you lose weight by making you feel fuller faster.
The benefits of coconut oil
Put simply, coconut oil has not been studied as readily as some other oils have regarding their health benefits, so it's not possible to make a conclusive decision. While studies of populations with high coconut oil consumption show that their levels of saturated fat intake are higher, they do have lower rates of any vascular diseases (which affect the veins and arteries in your body).
It appears coconut oil can most definitely be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. Although many of the proclaimed health benefits have little scientific evidence to support them, learning from those populations that live long, healthy lives is always a sensible way to go. And throughout this journey into better health we must remember: balance is everything.
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In the future we need to envision a new leadership story - one that involves a transformation in awareness from performance to presence, from uniformity to uniqueness, from abstraction to beauty, from efficiency to improvisation and from instrumentality to the expressive power of story and voice. Together they awaken a commons of the imagination - a collective field of possibility that transforms our mechanistic view of the world to a more sustainable and transcendent vision that is creative, organic and whole.
The primary purpose of Artful Leadership is to explore these fundamental shifts in awareness in the context of cultivating a mind that is more subtle, refined, undefinable, and free flowing - a mind that can perceive underlying patterns of meaning and therefore offer a portal for creating new understandings in an interconnected world.
Michael Jones explores this journey of awakening in the form of a series of conversations with John, a successful senior leader who is searching for greater meaning and purpose in his work. As the conversation unfolds it becomes clear that this journey cannot be achieved alone. Instead leaders will need to come together to reclaim the commons - a space of wholeness and possibility in the personal and public imagination - in order to explore the less tangible dimensions of leadership as preparation for engaging a more complex and changeable world.
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Canadian waistlines continue to expand, and the prevalence of obesity
among adults and children continues to rise. Obesity is a growing
epidemic, not only in Canada, but also around the globe. Dr.
Carson-Dewitt and Dr. Frey from defined the condition as an abnormal
accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual's ideal
body weight"
Obesity is measured by finding out a person's BMI or body mass index. It
is calculated by taking a person's weight in kilograms and dividing it
by the person's height in metres squared
Further to this, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) estimates that "two out of three men are overweight
and one in four people are obese in Canada"


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The Better Business Bureau
BBB sees trust as a function of two primary factors – integrity and performance. Integrity includes respect, ethics and intent. Performance speaks to a business's track record of delivering results in accordance with BBB standards and/or addressing customer concerns in a timely, satisfactory manner.
BBB ensures that high standards for trust are set and maintained. We exist so consumers and businesses alike have an unbiased source to guide them on matters of trust. We provide educational information and expert advice that is free of charge and easily accessible.
Chesapeake Physical and Aquatic Therapy
CPAT is a physical therapist owned and operated company with 4 clinics serving the Baltimore-Washington area. Under the direction of Jared Goldstein and Doug Rosener they operate clinics in 3 areas of Columbia, as well as Catonsville, Maryland. Each clinic is equipped with the latest therapy and fitness equipment for the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and neurological injuries and disorders. In addition our sites offer aquatic therapy, all of which are in a warm water therapy pool. In addition to our strong clinical skills, CPAT strives to provide the very best customer and community service in the industry.. We view every patient that walks through our door as a member of the CPAT family, and if you aren't already a part of it, we would love to welcome you as our newest member!
David W Stover, D.D.S.
Dr. Stover graduated in 1980 from University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He completed a hospital residency in 1981 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Baltimore with emphasis on Head and Neck cancer surgery, prosthetic surgery and reconstruction. Dr. Stover received certification in implantology from the Branemarck Institute at the University of Pennsylvania in 1986. He published the Dental Management of Head and Neck Cancer in the Journal of the Maryland State Dental Association in 1981. Dr. Stover was in private practice with his father, Dr. Aaron Stover, from 1982-1984 and has been in practice in Upper Marlboro, MD since 1984.
Dr. Jason Rower, D.C.
Dr. Jason E Rower is a 1998, summa cum laude, graduate of Life University, College of Chiropractic. He received his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Brooklyn College. Dr. Rower has a masters certification in the treatment of whiplash related injuries and spinal trauma. He is also certified in the treatment of upper and lower extremity conditions. At Rower Chiropractic we use the most effective combination of chiropractic, physical therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and cold laser therapy to create a treatment plan that works with the natural functions of the body to relieve pain and promote well being.
Her Health Physical Therapy
Her Health Physical Therapy is owned and operated by female physical therapists. These physical therapists have trained specifically to work with patients who have women's health needs. There are only female physical therapists and staff members here, so all women can feel safe and comfortable when coming to receive treatment. Each patient, no matter what the diagnosis, receives one-on-one care allowing top quality physical therapy treatment.
Judith Hanson Lasater - Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting
Judith Hanson Lasater has taught yoga since 1971. She holds a doctorate in East-West psychology and is a physical therapist. She is president of the California Yoga Teachers Association, and serves on the advisory boards of Yoga Journal and Healing Lifestyles and Spas. Her yoga training includes study with B. K. S. Iyengar in India and the United States. She teaches yoga classes and trains yoga teachers in kinesiology, yoga therapeutics, and the Yoga Sutra throughout the United States, and the world. She writes extensively on the therapeutic aspects of yoga.
Landmark Education
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Landslide at the Calderón
Great match played by Atlético against Valencia. A brace by Griezmann and a goal by Gameiro beat the team from Valencia.
Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Vrsaljko, Savic, Lucas, Filipe Luis; Saúl, Gabi, Koke, Carrasco (Thomas, 77'); Griezmann (Correa, 85') and Gameiro (Nico Gaitán, 70').
Valencia: Diego Alves; Joao Cancelo, Mangala, Garay, Gayá; Enzo Pérez (Bakkali, 67'), Parejo, Orellana, Carlos Soler; Zaza and Munir (Santi Mina, 67').
Referee: Estrada Fernández (Committee from Cataluña). MoBooked the home player Carrasco (30'); and the visiting Enzo Pérez (20') and Santi Mina (92').
1-0. 10'. Griezmann receives a through ball from Koke and with a hard left-footer, beats Diego Alves.
2-0. 48'. Gameiro shoots from the top and scores.
3-0. 83'. Griezmann scores with his right foot in the one-on-one with Diego Alves.
Atlético de Madrid came out determined to win the match from the opening whistle. Filipe Luis made trouble for Valencia's keeper in the 3rd minute and Griezmann scored the first goal on 10 minutes after a good through ball from Koke. Antoine could have scored the second one a little later but his shot just went wide.
Gameiro scored the second goal just as the second half began. He received a pass from Filipe Luis and with a hard right-footer scored the 2-0. The chances ensued for Gameiro and Griezmann, each one could have scored the third two times. But the one that closed the match with his second goal was Griezmann. A landslide against Valencia in a serious match controlled by our team.


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ICD-10 Diagnosis Code S30.21XD
Contusion of penis, subsequent encounter
Diagnosis Code S30.21XD
Short Description: Contusion of penis, subsequent encounter
Long Description: Contusion of penis, subsequent encounter
This is the 2019 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S30.21XD
Valid for Submission
The code S30.21XD is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
Version 2019 Billable Code Diagnoses For Males Only POA Exempt
Information for Medical Professionals
Code Edits
The following edits are applicable to this code:
Diagnoses for males only - Diagnoses for males only.
Convert to ICD-9
- V58.89 - Other specfied aftercare (Approximate Flag)
Present on Admission (POA)
The code S30.21XD is exempt from POA reporting.
- Contusion of male genital organs
- Contusion of penis
- Contusion of perineum
- Hematoma of male perineum
- Hematoma of penis
- Hematoma of prepuce
- Hemorrhage of penis
- Traumatic hematoma of prepuce
Information for Patients
Also called: Contusion, Ecchymoses
A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but does not break the skin. Those vessels break open and leak blood under the skin.
Bruises are often painful and swollen. You can get skin, muscle and bone bruises. Bone bruises are the most serious.
It can take months for a bruise to fade, but most last about two weeks. They start off a reddish color, and then turn bluish-purple and greenish-yellow before returning to normal. To reduce bruising, ice the injured area and elevate it above your heart. See your health care provider if you seem to bruise for no reason, or if the bruise appears to be infected.
- Bleeding into the skin (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Bruise (Medical Encyclopedia)
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ICD-10 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
Present on Admission
The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.


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"Act like you know what you're doing and you can get away with almost anything," my older brother once told me. What he didn't tell me was "if you do this, you'll almost certainly get into almost everything."
Barack Obama never heard my brother's advice, but he's certainly acted as if he did. He's gotten into banks, car companies, and thousands of mortgages. He is involved in wars in Libya, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. He raids medical marijuana clinics, passes U.N. resolutions, and yet can't even pass his own budget.
The president has acted the part and intervened in the economy, society, and the world in nearly every possible way in his two year, learn-by-doing presidency. Now that he's gotten into almost everything, the question for 2012 is, can he act his way out?


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About Bumpy's
We love coffee and it shows!
This is one area where we differ from Grandma…no stove-top percolators here!
Home-style & House-made
Home-style and house-made, we strive to give you wholesome and tasty food at reasonable prices. Add a delicious, locally-roasted, organic coffee, lattes, or cappuccino, and you're ready to face the day!
All of our baking is done on-site and we promise to delight you with treats & goodies that will bring back childhood memories. Biscotti, brownies, carrot cake and more, everything is house-made. And by the way, we take no responsibility for any Bumpy Bar addictions that may develop….
We bake muffins fresh all day, but sorry, when they are sold out, they are sold out. We use real butter, real sugar and real flour in all of our baking. Bumpy's now bakes gluten-friendly versions of 3 of their famous muffins.
Careers at Bumpy's
Bumpy's is looking for great employees. If you stand by good work ethics, values, and a passion for good service, great food and coffee or even if you just want to work in a fun place and meet some great people, apply today.
Bumpy's is now hiring Baristas who strive to excel in this exciting career. Bumpy's Café will proudly sponsor Baristas to National and International Barista competitions. Apply today.
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Hoot & Holler and Pink Puddle Studios Workshop
The heat is leaving, the leaves are changing, and your imagination is blooming!
Join us October 3rd at Hoot & Holler's new studio space for a beautiful afternoon of creativity, food and fun!
Malori, owner and lead designer of Hoot & Holler, will walk you through the process of creating a natural fall centerpiece using seasonal blooms and foliage. You'll leave the class with a beautiful arrangement and a new confidence in your skills as a designer.
After creating your floral masterpiece, Rachel, owner and artist of Pink Puddle Studio, will teach you how to put your floral design on paper. She will introduce you to watercolor flower painting, through beginner techniques and color mixing methods. Flowers are such a fun way to start learning how to watercolor because the shapes are so organic and free flowing.
This floral design and watercolor workshop is not only about teaching you skills but it is also a way for you to exercise your creative energy and have fun. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged. By the end of the day you will have picked up new skills and a wonderful experience. You will also get some swag to take home! How fun!!
We wouldn't want you to get or hungry are thirsty so we included some extra awesome treats during the workshop!
Food is provided by Chef Kevin Lebron. The menu is as follows:
Basil pesto hummus and toasted pita, Wedge salad skewers- Iceberg, bacon, gorgonzola cheese and buttermilk dressing, and Mini peach cobblers
Drinks by Iconic Cocktail Co.
The duo behind the bar will be teaching you how to mix different flavors to create beautiful hued beverages.
Also, Teaspressa will quench our thirst with some delicious Cucumber Green Tea Lemonade.
Treat yourself this fall and join us for a day of creativity!
All materials are provided
Class is from 12 -5 PM, October 3, 2015
Tickets are $135, with 15 spots available, to register click here!


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Renowned Philippine fashion designer, Patis Tesoro, comes to Washington DC to showcase her unique collection of Philippine-inspired designs. Signature pieces from innovative furniture designer, Kenneth Cobonpue, will also be featured in this year's cultural "Event of the Year" which will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, on Thursday, June 11, 2015.
Tickets are now available for the "Gala Evening Celebrating Philippine Design, Textiles and Fashion," showcasing the creative works of renowned fashion designer, Patis Tesoro, the "Grand Dame of Philippine Fashion". Tesoro is noted for her advocacy in preserving the piña (pineapple fiber) weaving industry in Aklan.
The evening cultural show, which takes place on June 11 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., will open with an exhibit and reception at the Atrium at 7:15 p.m. followed by the fashion show at 8:15 p.m. in the Atrium Hall.
The event will benefit Aklan Piña MANTRA, women in fiber production microenterprise in the Philippine town of Aklan. The industry was affected when Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines in November 2013.
Also featured is an exhibit of signature pieces from furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue, called the "rattan virtuoso" by TIME magazine. Cobonpue is known as a strong advocate for sustainable design.
Both the works of Tesoro and Cobonpue have earned critical acclaim in the design community in the Philippines, as well as world-wide.
The US-Philippines Society, with the cooperation of the Philippine Embassy, is sponsoring the event. US-Philippines Society Executive Director, Hank Hendrickson, urges everyone to support the event saying that "the benefit gala will aid families and women in particular, rebuild livelihoods in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan."
Seats are limited. Individual tickets at $150 are available online at the US-Philippines Society website, www.usphilippinessociety.org/benefitgala2015. For group reservations, please call 202-525-3982 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Sponsorship opportunities for the event are also available


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Quote from: kittygalore on May 14, 2016, 06:11:57 PMJessica and Rui undercover sex from last night: http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/HmQRkQxA/file.htmlIf they get to go to the private "fuck" room I hope they show everything....or at least not cut away
Well this SUCKS!! This is the second time Bruno has fucked a girl in the private room and they just gave "highlights" http://dioguinho.pt/bruno-marvao-e-andreia-s-estiveram-a-pinar/
This is all they have shown of Jessica and Rui sex in the shower from the daily episode. http://www29.zippyshare.com/v/faxN5LGi/file.html
Quote from: kittygalore on May 20, 2016, 08:19:10 PMThis is all they have shown of Jessica and Rui sex in the shower from the daily episode. http://www29.zippyshare.com/v/faxN5LGi/file.htmlGod damn that bathroom cam is so hot, they even put up a towel so I don't know they didn't just show it!! This makes me want to cry my eyes out for the good old days!!


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Please welcome W.M. Driscoll to the Crossroads.
Aristotle called poetry "imitation", not in the negative sense, but in the sense that all art is an imitation of life. Centuries later, and halfway around the world, beat poet Allen Ginsberg would claim that poetry was "the one place where people can speak their original human mind." These always struck me as two wildly divergent ideas bracketing centuries of rich and varied poetic traditions. When I, occasionally, find myself thinking on what it means to be a poet in our young tech-savvy century, and on the state of the art itself, I often look back on this sweeping arc of styles and purposes with astonishment.
There is little record of the first poets who seem to have been the intergenerational transmitters of knowledge and wisdom for their non-literate societies the shamans and wise people, if you will, and their poetry a mnemonic language designed to aid in this transmission. Since then, with the advent of the written and then printed word, poets around the world and their poetry have been transformed anew many times, the poets taking on the guises of oracles and historians, prophets, entertainers and philosophers; their poetry shifting to become here the mystic's song, there the pious' devotions, the troubadour's lilting love plea or the bard's narrative scaffolding.
Born into an era every bit as transformative technologically, socially and artistically as any in the recorded past, I regret to say our current poetry and poetic forms seem to me to be failing to meet the challenge of their times, seeming for the most part oddly lackluster and devoid of purpose, beleaguered by alternative expression (popular music especially) and starved by neglect. Having retreated into the cloistered sanctuary of the academies (never a good sign for an art) and having erected a "thou shalt" dragon, a rigid set of rules and guidelines that not even Nietzsche could slay, the stultifying blandness of much of the poetry being currently produced is staggering, its sole purpose appearing to be that of a political or cultural tool, an elite plaything for the parochial few.
Bleak as my view of the current poetic landscape may seem, I take heart in knowing that it will not continue this way for long. As the late Nineteenth Century French Realists (who controlled the academies and the salons in their day and used these vehicles of authority to proscribe a 'correct' form for their art) gave way to the impressionists and post-impressionists, so too something new and vital will inevitably grow from the authoritarian decay and public neglect of our once vibrant and striking modern and post-modern poetic forms. In fact, I can see green shoots pushing their way up through the cracked earth all around; they are ripe for the plucking--from the poetry slams and open mike nights in every major city to the individual poet boards that formed first on Usenet (the creaky old uncle of today's social media), then spread from website to website, group to group.
What does it mean to be a poet in today's technological, post-industrial, post-modern world? For me, personally, it has meant being a voice in the wilderness crying the coming of a modern Manet and the inevitable return of the Salon de Refusés. But for others, especially the young poets I watch daily using the technology and new paradigms that have so baffled many of us, their older contemporaries, I look forward to seeing the direction they will take poetry and all the arts in the years to come--to an inevitable flowering, a crossing over into a promised land of wonderful living art, no doubt, an art that my behemoth generation as we pass clumsily from the earth might not live to see.
If you enjoyed this post, please connect with W.M. Driscoll at Facebook or Goodreads. His books are available at Amazon.


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*We went to DC this weekend to visit Kate and Steve. Do you know how balls hot DC is in the summer? I made a silent vow to myself during a long (loooong) walk on the Mall that I will only visit DC in February and October from now on. Whose idea was it to make a huge lawn with no trees, anyway?! Way to go, Lafayette.
*Some of my favorite people:
Gee whiz, I worked on this book a decade… it's so easy to be a writer or an athlete or a business person if all you're doing is succeeding. The true test if you're a writer to me is can you remain in failure for a long time but still believe you have talent.
- Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz (in a podcast about The Brief and Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao)
I've been working a lot lately. I get in pretty early in the morning and try to leave around 5, but that doesn't happen. Last night I spent over an hour in a subway that was stuck because of a sick passenger. I look at the weekends from now til October and see how booked they are and it gives me shallow breath. My time is not my own. It's starting to piss me off. And yet it's no one's fault by my own.
I've been trying to write in the mornings for 30 minutes, but these little sessions aren't long enough to get invested in the text. I'm craving free time and space (hours of it) to spend with the piece in front of me.
Extricating myself from social obligations needs work.
A public thank you for all of the lovely comments people had on my story in Podium. Emails and face-to-face and Facebook... sharing The Leaving with people has been an awesome experience, both exhilarating and depressing at times. Lovely Margaret... where will she go? What will she do now? That's what I'm figuring out now, while writing her adventure. I'm excited for the day that I know the answers to those questions... and especially for the day I can share them with all of you.


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I've got one, you've probably got one, and so does nearly everyone we know. Blogs have been the "next big thing" for just about the last three years. Not surprisingly, the darling child of the 'new media' is still growing fast, and, according to info collected by Technorati, the growth of the blogosphere still shows no signs of slowing.
In Technorati's address at October's Web 2.0 conference, David Sifry (Technorati's founder) outlined The State of the Blogosphere (Octobter 2005) according to the data accumulated from the 19.6 million weblogs tracked by Technorati:
...the total number of weblogs tracked continues to double about every 5 months. This trend has been consistent for at least the last 36 months. In other words, the blogosphere has doubled at least 5 times in the last 3 years. Another way of looking at it is that the blogosphere is now over 30 times as big as it was 3 years ago.
In October, Technorati listed about 70,000 new weblogs every day, nearly one per second. As you might guess, not all blogs survive very long-- only 55 percent are still active three months after they were started. And not every new blog Technorati tracks is real; two to eight percent of blogs created daily are fake or spam blogs. On average, about six percent of the 1.2 million legitimate posts per day are spam posts, with some daily spam spikes as high as 18 percent of all content.
Fake blogs used to showcase fake stories by fake personas, not marketing schemes. Sifry says the new boom of splogs is "not an overwhelming problem," but watching the evolution of splogs from a list of product links, to spammy gibberish, to slick promotional posts is pretty troublesome. Sploggers are getting smart to success in the SERPs, even targeting popular bloggers' names as keywords to ride on the coattails of their ratings.
Representatives of Web 2.0's affiliated "Spam Summit" plan to focus on quashing the influx of empty content. (And likewise, spammers will focus on cracking any new splog-stopping algorithms they come up with.) The pressing question is-- how well can a person, much less a search engine, tell the difference between a blog post that is a false advertisement and one that is an honest promotion? Qualitatively, what difference is there really at all?