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Har-Ber Meadows POA Board Meeting
October 27, 2014
Board Members in attendance were: Rob Frits, Judy Hammond, Nancy Brown, Rob Stark, Ralph Gresham, Hope Feiner, Jason Combs, and Bobbye Kelly.
Board Members absent: Jerry Martin and Jamey Smithson.
Also in attendance were Alicia Hines, Treasurer; John Duke, Property Manager, and Officer Scott, Springdale PD.
Resident Concerns: none
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President, Rob Frits.
Designation of Quorum: President Rob Frits presiding.
New Business:
- Todd Loftin, principal of Helstern Middle School was present with three members of the school's EAST program along with their sponsor. They explained the EAST program is a group of students involved in environmental and scientific studies. They presented a problem to the board of what would a person do if they found themselves lost in HBM. They then presented Phase I of their solution by requesting that the board consider installing directional maps at multiple sites, such as you might see in large department stores—-'You Are Here' marks with a map of where you want to go. They presented a picture of what the sign might look like and estimated the cost of the sign to be about $350.00. They suggested 20 signs would be enough. Rob Frits stated the board would discuss it by the next meeting and give them their answer.
- Rob Stark presented the following on the new website development.
He asked that the website should be listed as a 'committee' and have a monthly report listed under 'Committee Reports'.
Rob Stark requested that he would like to have some volunteers to help focus on details of the rest of the development. He would also like to have the 'rollout' in December 2014, in conjunction with the neighborhood newsletter, which would be the last one. Rob Frits stated that we needed to form a subcommittee and asked for volunteers. The subcommittee will consist of John Duke, Alicia Hines, Judy Hammond, Hope Feiner, and Jason Combs.
Secretary's Report: presented by Nancy Brown.
- The minutes were emailed to board members for their review prior to tonight's meeting. Judy Hammond moved, seconded by Hope Feiner to approve the September 2014 POA minutes. The motion passed 8-0.
Treasurer's Report: presented by Alicia Hines.
Alicia emailed copies of the income statement and balance sheet for Sept. 2014 prior to this evening's meeting for review by board members, along with the following email.
- The September financials still look very good as we have continued to manage to control spending.
- Highlights of the month:
- We received the insurance reimbursement and the check from the City of Springdale. Those currently show up under Miscellaneous revenue.
- We are under budget for All Around still due to the fact of accepting the 7% discount for prepayment.
- The main areas of concern continue to be the water bills. The water bill for around the park continues to be worry some but also we are starting to see some rather large bills on Allie Frances.
- For electricity, the pumps have created some large invoices – I assume we are running them most of the time.
- We have closed the pool so September was the last month for payroll.
- The collections of past due payments have required much work this month. When divorces become an issue, we tend to have to spend much time working on information. Homes are still selling out here as I continue to have much contact with closing companies.
Please let me know if you have questions.
Respectfully submitted,
Alicia Hines
She also added that she feels the electric and water bills are too high. Ralph Gresham added that the pump should no longer be an issue with the electric bill as the pump does not run during the cooler season. Alicia added that she had not received a bill from Jill for cleaning the pool house area.
Bobbye Kelly moved, seconded by Ralph Gresham to approve the September 2014 Financials. The motion passed 8-0.
Rob Frits asked Alicia to enter another line item for the money that we received from the city for the land by 56th Street expansion. It is now listed under 'revenue'. He asked her to keep track of whatever we spend from it . Before the end of the year, if whatever we spend it on is a capital improvement, then it could be removed from "income".
Property Manager's Report: presented by John Duke.
- 412/Founder's entry sign discussion – After months of discussion concerning whether to get another rock, and the inability to locate a suitable rock, etc., it was decided to move the rock from the 56th Street entrance to the Hwy 412 entrance and reduce the height of the rock to the meet city planning requirements. Scott at Emerson will check on this.
- Insurance Proceeds = $5.918.50
- After multiple attempts to collect a new check from adjuster, I called the Arkansas Municipal League. The Municipal League has all of the documents needed to reissue checks. The new checks were received on 9/8.
- Replace with rock sign that matches 56th Street entrance:
- Bid #1 – Emerson Monument = $6,146
- New lighting fixtures will be installed. New and brighter fixtures will cost $500 including installation.
- The rock had been located and shipped. Scott asked me to come by to look at the rock on 8/13 because he had some concerns. The sign is the perfect height and width, however, there are several cracks in the rock and the rock did not hold up to sanding and stenciling the logo. He did not recommend we use the rock. He called the quarry and ordered a new rock the same day. The quarry has yet to locate a rock. Scott has gone to the quarry to help speed up the process. So far, he has only located rocks that are 9' ½" wide. The damaged sign is 13' wide and 46 1/2" high. A suitable rock has not been located. Emerson Monument is checking on a couple of things as an alternative solution that will be discussed at the meeting.
- Per City Planning, the dimensions can't exceed those of the current sign.
- Brick discoloration in common areas
- I have made contact with the City regarding the columns that are in need of repair on the Founder's Park and Coyote Crossing bridges. I met the City on 7/31 to assess the situation. The City is saying since it is a bridge, it falls under AHTD maintenance. The City is including these repairs on the next report to be submitted to the AHTD. Waiting to hear back from city on expected completion date.
- The masonry company could not locate a matching brick. ACME Brick has inspected the brick and will no longer return calls or email. I have located the original supplier which was Boral Brick. They no longer carry the Bordeaux brick but have a similar brick called Vining. The sample board was delivered on 7/23. The Vining brick is a good match. The brick was delivered to Har-Ber on 9/4.
- Guadalupe Masonry has agreed to honor their original bid even with excluding the bridge columns. Jerry, Ralph and I met with Manuel on 9/11 to go over the process one more time before work begins. Manuel started the work on 9/16. Shortly after he began the work he called concerning a problem with the existing mortar. I put the project on hold until Ralph and Jerry return from trips. Manuel declined to do the work.
- We have solicited another bid for $9,600. We found another brick mason that is interested. He is scheduled to repair a small section the week of 10/21 to see if it meets our approval. If so, he will submit a bid. (Meeting Discussion) – The new man name is Arturo. He will do a sample of wall and let it be inspected before proceeding. He will them give us his bid and board members will vote online to let him proceed once we get the bid and the results.
- Bridge Railing Paint
- I have made contact with the City regarding the bridge railings that are in need of painting on the Founder's Park and Coyote Crossing bridges. I met the City on 7/31 to assess the situation. The railing on the bridges are beyond standard design, therefore, the city currently does not claim responsibility to maintain. A bid was received from CertaPro Painters for $17,519.
- Response from the City regarding "standard" bridge railing is posted under the Website Task Manager.
- Meeting scheduled for 10/24 with the Mayor to discuss the railing.
- Broken light pole
- 56th Street/Francis Fair – On hold for 56th street lane additions.
- Francis Fair Stop Signs/ASN Parking Discussion – John Duke is going to the city traffic meeting on 11-5-14 and report back his findings to the POA board.
- The City of Springdale Traffic Committee met on 6/30 to discuss 3-way stop signs on Francis Fair and parking at ASN.
- The City is conducting studies to determine if this request is an option.
We received them today. We have to figure out the programming and installation procedures and then we will be ready to deploy.
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Do you know the status of the two speed radar signs we ordered? Per the email below from John we need to deploy them to Har-Ber Meadows after we work through our initial list of predefined locations.
- I have discussed the ASN parking situation with Keith Vire. Update to be discussed at Board Meeting. (See attached Traffic Committee minutes)
- Discussed the no parking issue again with Keith. He has worked on alleviating the parking issues on Isaac's Orchard. Will share conversation at the Meeting.
- Attending the November 5 Traffic Committee Meeting to discuss radar data from Francis Fair.
- Pool
- Pool covered for the season.
- Pool shade and furniture will be taken down in September.
- Shower lines have been winterized.
- Wading pool tile repair from Krystal Klear – $2,414.50 including tax. Will solicit another bid and have repaired in the spring before the pool opens.
- Soliciting annual service bids. –
- John duke updated this item by stating he would get more bids for servicing the pool in Jan./Feb. 2015.
- Christmas Lights
- Daryl Ottaviano of Custom Lawn Care purchased Get Lit. Daryl will honor our previous Get Lit contract. He will give a 10% credit if lighting is installed in October.
- Daryl is scheduled to install the same lights as last year the week of 10/22.
- 20 additional light poles east of the JTL Lake: $1,100 first year, $500 thereafter.
- WACO Title – Not interested in contributing to the cost this year. They will revisit next year.
- Duckworth Dentistry – Dr. Duckworth has agreed to contribute $200 this year. Ralph Gresham moved, seconded by Jason Combs to light the 20 additional light poles east of JTL lakes at a cost of $1100.00 and $500.00 for every year thereafter. The motion passed 8-0.
- The Manning Clinic – Waiting on a decision.
- Wells Fargo – Waiting on a decision.
- Miscellaneous
- Trash Can installed in Founder's Park.
- Dead tree in Founder's Park removed.
- Additional shrubbery planted around power boxes in Founder's to provide more screening.
- Crepe Myrtles and evergreens trimmed in Founder's Park median for visibility.
- Replaced pool room light bulbs.
- Willow tree planted.
- Apple Shed gate repaired from storm damage.
- Annual flowers installed week of 10/20.
- Moved picnic table to Apple Shed Park.
- Replaced missing light pole bases.
- Covenant Violations
- See attached sheet
Committee Reports:
Architectural Review Committee: presented by Judy Hammond.
- There were two fences approved on Pippin Apple. one at 383 and the other at 283.
Security and Neighborhood Watch: presented by Office Scott of the Springdale PD.
- Officer Scott is working on a safe driving course presentation for HBM. He anticipates it would last 30/45 minutes.
- Every year at Halloween, we usually add extra security support on the evening of Trick-or-Treat. Jason Combs moved, seconded by Bobbye Kelly to approve $250.00 for a total of 10 hours (two officers- 5 hours each) on 10-31-14. The motion passed 8-0.
Lakes: presented by Ralph Gresham.
- Lakes are in good shape.
- The well has been off for the past three weeks and they will turn off the pumps on Thanksgiving weekend.
Landscape and Facilities Committee: presented by Bobbye Kelly.
- Very little activity this month due to incapacitation of chairman.
- Communicated with the Property Manager on the need for additional shrubs to screen around the power boxes in Founders Park and he accomplished that task.
- Communicated with PM about the need to trim back the shrubbery in Founders Park median as it was once again becoming a safety hazard to traffic. That was done.
This area is 213' long and 91' wide. A sidewalk surrounds and another one crosses the middle and intersects with a 36' x 17' concrete pad with about a 3 x 3' planting bed in the middle with one day lily. Benches are at both ends of the pad. The pad is surrounded by six oak trees. There is a fairly large pear tree in the SW corner and a dog waste station in the NW corner. Mail boxes are on the south (June Dr.) side, close to the middle. A picnic table with benches was moved to the area and set close to the pear tree this month.
PROPOSAL: This committee proposes adding an arbor (sometimes called a pergola) with a swing on the east end (cost less than $1,000); a fast-growing tree such as seedless green ash or saw tooth oak ($150-200) diagonal to the existing pear tree; and 6-8 (around $200) ornamental grass plants (Big Bluestem or Maiden Grass) within new planting bed(s). Something short needs to be planted around the lily in the center bed. Total cost should be less than $1500. Attached are pictures of pergolas, and a picture of the area.
Pending. Considering a bigger (or 2) arbors/pergolas with picnic table, benches, or swings.
Pending. Will try to get something together soon, so that any work can be accomplished during the off season.
Long Range Planning Committee;
- 56th Street —- nothing new
- Clubhouse Renovations – moved to the Landscape Committee.
Old Business Follow-up: none
Voting and Board Authorizations via email: 9-23-14 to 10-27-14 – none
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m..
Respectfully submitted this 24th day of November, 2014.
____________________________ ____________________________
Rob Frits, President Nancy Brown, Secretary


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Insert the 4-pin stepper connectors. Solder one pin and make sure the connector is vertical before soldering the rest of the pins on that connector. Repeat for all the stepper connectors.
Solder in the power connector. You will want to make sure the angled corners on the connector match the lines on the silkscreen. Solder one pin and make sure the connector is straight before continuing to solder the rest of the pins.
Solder in the electrolytic capacitor. This capacitor is polarized so be careful to align the positive leg (the longer one) with the positive (+) sign on the silkscreen. The negative side of the capacitor is marked with a white bar as well.
If you are going to be using mechanical endstops, insert the headers in the locations you need. Be careful to match up the key of the connector with the matching shape in the silkscreen. In this example I have populated the XMin, YMin and ZMin locations. Again, solder one pin and ensure the connector is straight before finishing to solder the rest of the pins.
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This week, we're interviewing fellow Loose Id author, Johnny Miles. Johnny specializes in M/M erotic romance, so I had to change up some of my questions and I think you'll find his answers very insightful into the genre! Without further ado... on to the interview...
1.) Thank you for visiting today and answering a few questions. I'm going to step into uncharted territory with a few of my questions, but let's start with the staple... Tell us a little bit about yourself.
It's my pleasure. Thank you for having me. Unchartered territory, huh? I have two words for you: bring it!
A little about myself. That's always so hard for me. What do you choose to talk about? Let's see. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York then moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1989. I've been with my partner for 14 years now. We have 4 pugs, a cat and a lot of big dreams!
2.) Tell us about your latest book.
My latest book is "Lauderdale Hearts." It's a contemporary about Blake Hudson, a 39-year-old advertising exec who has a heart attack and goes to Fort Lauderdale to recuperate. Except that he winds up meeting Ricky Sanchez, a 24-year-old Latin massage therapist, and they fall in love.
It's scheduled to come out January 11 and I'm really looking forward to it because I've gotten some very good feedback from a few friends as well as my editor.
3.) Romance heroes come in many flavors, but most are some epitome of a woman's fantasy, rather than a truthful everyday guy. However, in gay romance, the game is changed. Albeit the audience is still predominantly heterosexual females, what makes a homosexual hero different from a heterosexual hero?
That's a good question. I've tried to wrap my mind around the concept of women reading m/m graphic love stories. But I guess it's like a lot of straight guys with the fantasy of watching two women going at it. Frankly, I don't personally know any gay men who like to read "romance" per se but they do like a love story peppered with some action/adventure and hot sex!
That having been said, aside from the obvious differences of whom the hero chooses to love or have sex with -- a hero is a hero. It doesn't matter if he's straight or gay; at least to me it doesn't. I've read many books and seen tons of movies or television where I'm deeply moved by the emotion between the characters and often find myself identifying with one or both of them.
4.) The hero is the backbone of every gay romance but often, because the heroes are the same gender, the character whose point of view is strongest to the reader, designates them as the lead hero. How do you craft your stories, so that the reader is properly attuned to the intended lead hero?
I'm not sure that I purposely set about crafting a story in that way, though I suppose that at some subconscious level there is some of that thought process going on. I guess it would depend on the point-of-view and my purpose. For example, with my first book, "Casa Rodrigo" the "Hero" is a white Spanish male who falls in love with a slave. Though Alonso would probably be considered the hero I wanted Arbol, once a childhood friend, to be an equal in his own way, despite their horrible circumstances.
With "Lauderdale Hearts" I chose to stay with Blake's point-of-view, though it's not first person. I wanted the reader to identify with him more and perhaps understand his feelings a bit better.
5.) What aspects common to your heroes, would you like to see in yourself that isn't readily seen by others in real life?
Ask me that one when I've written a few more books. Thus far, I can pretty much relate to all of the characters: Alonso and Arbol, Blake to some degree, even Ricky. I think there's a little bit of me in all of them.
6.) The term "Alpha Male" means two different things to men and women, in a very general and broad sense. What characteristics do you like to include in your heroes, that might qualify them as an Alpha Male?
An Alpha Male, to me, is one who is tough and dominant. But one who knows when to be soft and submissive. He's not afraid to stand up to an opposing force, even if it means he might not win "the battle." An Alpha is rough, full of sexual prowess but with a fierce determination to defend, protect and even nurture. But he's also sometimes scared and uncertain though he might not show it. But no matter what, he sticks to his decisions and owns up to them even when they're not the "right" ones.
Of course, being good-looking (in a gruff sort of way), masculine and hung like a horse doesn't hurt either!
7.) What's your favorite non-romance book?
I have a lot of favorites but the one that stands out the most in my mind is "Tales of the City" by Armistead Maupin. My favorite non-book non-romance story, though you didn't ask, is the one between Rose Tyler and The Doctor.
8.) If you could be any fictional heroine/hero, who would it be and why?
Ooooo. Good question. Let's see. I'd have to say Frodo or Harry Potter. Both have to fight their own demons, with the help of others, in order to triumph over evil.
9.) Pure fantasy here, someone seduces you. Who would it be, and how would they ignite the fire? (It's fantasy here, so there's no boundaries. If its Leonardo Di Caprio taking you on the bow of the Titanic, so be it! Run wild with it!)
I don't have a physical type so it's hard to give you a physical reference. I love a cocky little fucker just as much as I love a big, hairy beast. But if I were to be seduced it would be by a man who is quiet, strong, determined, focused and confident. He would have to have a strong sense of self, a voracious sexual appetite -- any place, any time type of thing -- and he would have to know how to crawl into my brain and give me a good mind fuck before he ever even took off my clothes.
My current fantasy man is Ben Browder. He played John Crichton in the sci-fi series "Farscape." I could watch him, do nothing, and still walk away sexually satisfied just from the sound of his gruff voice, his "All-American" looks and those sweet baby blues. And those lips. OMFG! Those lips. I could chew them for hours! He can probably talk me into doing just about anything he wanted, even if I hadn't done it before. Heavy sigh.
10.) Romance is made up of many facets, each reflecting an emotion and I believe, corresponds to a physical reaction. What three emotions are most important in your vision of romance?
Here again, a tough question. But if I had to narrow it down, I'd say inner strength, confidence and sex appeal. I want to feel that I've been made the subject of your focus and whether you want to dominate me or have me dominate you, your full attention must be mine.
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Although I complained about the slow service (sorry husband for being a meanie-head- patience is not my best quality when it comes to waiting for food) the sushi was good and just what I wanted. We also had time to take group pictures- my favorite.
|Best Husband Ever and I
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Once we got back to our house, it was business time. There has been some mention of chocolate around here, and my birthday was the deadline for said chocolate consumption. Meet my lover- the flourless gluten-free chocolate cake. It was mine. All mine. I did share some with our guests though, with scoops of coconut milk ice cream.
We also played and laughed together. There were clearly two stars of the show tonight- the grandkids.
I went to bed a happy girl- with flowers, personalized cards, generous gifts, and dreams of lulu threads thanks to my new gift card.


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Lucy Boston married in 1917 but divorced in 1939 and bought the moated Manor at Heminford Grey. She restored it and made it the central character in her book series "Green Knowe." She did not write her first book until she was 62. In addition to writing she gardened in the summer and made patchwork quilts in the winter. She is well-known among quilters for her exquisite patterns, piecing and fabric combinations.
"She wrote about family belongings in the house and her son Peter Boston illustrated the books, drawing many of these as well as the house and garden."
She wrote, gardened and made her quilts prolifically until her death at age 98.
Her house is open to the public by appointment. Her daughter-in-law, Diana, helped to restore and maintains the property. You can call her up and go see all the restored patchwork and the house and garden. Here's the Green Knowe website.
That would be my idea of a fabulous weekend getaway.


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23 February 2001 -- It was a treat to hear new music with Asian flavors for the piano, although not always easy to follow. Sarah Cahill gave a recital at the Meyer auditorium of the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery in DC. She performed contemporary works influenced by Asia or by composers of Asian descent. Two pieces were commissioned for the concert: a piece by Evan Ziporyn inspired by various excerpts of Balinese music and a work based on the five elements of the Chinese cosmology by Kui Dong (who teaches music at Dartmouth).
Other works were by Hyo-Shin Na and Mamoru Fujieda.
3 March 2001 - I arrived late at the last part of the Virtual City symposium (cosponsored by the Wash. Project for the Arts, Corcoran School of Art, and German Cultural Ctr.). Earlier in the day, I'd been at the Corcoran School's Hammer auditorium (named after the late, somewhat controversial Armand Hammer), watching presentations on art and technology, and how people are approaching, creating, and critiquing media art. After adjourning for lunch a much smaller group met at the Goethe Institute (in DC Chinatown). I took a seat near the door of the conference room. I realized 20 minutes later that I was sitting next to one of the presenters, DJ Spooky (a.k.a. Paul Miller). What an erudite and cool guy he is! Not only does he spin wax and play stand-up bass (something he did later that night at a club gig), but he can refer to Joseph Beuys, the Grateful Dead, Andy Warhol, and the latest cracked software. Earlier in the day, he'd remarked that "electronic music is the new folk culture." From the company he keeps on the internet, that is quite understandable. (I'm still trying to catch up with the old folk culture. One of the latest recordings I've been listening to has been a collection of cuts by various Hungarian folk musicians from the Fono label.)
4 March 2001 - There was a large audience for the performance by the Sawai Koto Ensemble at the Meyer auditorium of the Freer Gallery. I think Kazue Sawai and her ensemble may have performed at the Kennedy Center in years past. Having missed her, then, I was anxious to see what 20th century koto was all about. My reactions to the pieces ranged from profound appreciation to indifference.
10 Mar - Ventured into Baltimore to see Eugene Chadbourne, accompanied by Toshi Makihara play at the Red Room. Chadbourne played guitar and banjo with a highly dexterous technique. According to Makihara, he sang more songs than the night before, in DC. Many were along country and bluegrass lines. Toshi put on his usual visually entertaining show, at one point making use of a chipmunk puppet. Chadbourne and Makihara made a good match.
I asked Toshi, afterwards, about his trip to the Bay area last month. He said he played a whole slew of gigs and found that there were a strong group of "young" (30-ish) players in the improvisational mode. For a touring musician, like himself, he finds the West Coast logistically difficult, because the distances between cities is inconveniently long. And he can't afford to fly up or down the coast.
11 Mar - Heard a discussion by critic Andy Trudeau on NPR (Weekend Edition) about Tan Dun's music in the film, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
29 Mar - visited radio station CIUT 89.5 FM, at the University of Toronto. (I was in town for the Asian American studies conference (or AAScon, as I call it)). The Asian Canadian show, Asian Accent, led by Aries Cheung, has a 11am - noon timeslot. (Kiss of death!) It appeared that the whole group was there, [insert names here], to raise money over the air, since the station was in its annual pledge drive. Unfortunately, no one called, but Aries had already solicited contributions beforehand (very smart) so the show's participation was covered. The folks who work on Asian Accent seem pretty community and issues oriented, as far as I can tell. I've very good vibes about the group and the content of their show. At the conference's Literary Cabaret this evening, I read an essay based on part of my interview with Emm Gryner... the funny part of the interview, where I asked her about beavers and turtles. I think it went over okay, but I couldn't tell if some of the audience found it somewhat tasteless.
30 Mar - interviewed Francis Wong, one of the heads of the Bay-area headquartered AsianImprov record label. I mainly wanted to know about his thoughts on the success of the Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival, and developing a national Asian American jazz festival tour.
1 Apr - interviewed Toronto-based pianist/performer/composer Lee Pui Ming. We explored the development and directions of her music. It was a great interview, because she's very thoughtful and was able to answer my questions fairly easily.
21 Apr - Visited the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore for the ballyhooed Manet exhibit. I'd not taken art history in college, so I didn't realize that the exhibit (mostly still lifes) did not include some of his most famous works. I knew little about the controversial and pivotal 1863 painting, "Dejeuner sur l'Herbe" (Luncheon on the Grass). After going through the exhibit, I entered the gift shop and discovered a postcard of it.
Upon seeing it, I was reminded of an album cover by a rock band. Sure enough, when I did some research on the web, later, I discovered that the British group, Bow Wow Wow, had reprised the famous painting on the cover of their first LP. (The album
was released in 1981 and titled, "See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah! City All Over! Go Ape Crazy!") The female lead singer, Annabella Lwin, was all of 15 years old, when she posed in the nude for that tableaux. As one might expect, it caused a bit of a controversy, not the least with the singer's mum. (who found out
about her daughter's nudity afterwards). Although her pose is not vulgar, there is an enhanced eroticism over the original painting, probably due to Lwin's more attractive physique.
Returning to the museum... adjoining it is Hackerman House, an old mansion that contains the Asian art collection of Wm. and Henry Walters, the father and son (respectively) who picked up all sorts of Asian stuff in the latter 19th century, particularly at international expositions of the time. In perusing their collection, I came across various musical or musically-inspired artifacts:
4 May - An evening of improv... Heard New York - based Kenta Nagai play his fretless guitar at the Red Room in Baltimore. He first played solo and then with Jack Wright, a (retiree?) saxophonist from Boulder. Nagai created an atmosphere of emotional depth, despite the lack of resonance of his guitar. (Is that the drawback to the absence of frets?)
6 May - I saw the film, American Chai, at the Maryland Film Festival screening this morning (Charles Theater, Baltimore). There was a Q&A afterwards with filmmaker, Anurag Mehta, and his brother, the star of the movie, Aalok Mehta.
8 May - At a Capitol Hill reception for the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (held in a small room of the Rayburn House Office Building), I met UCLA college senior, Jen Kuo (a.k.a. "kataklypse"), who's worked on the music section of the UCLA Asian student publication, Pacific Ties. Apparently, she's been periodically checking the Calendar pages of this website. In our conversation, she mentioned the names of some Orange County (Cali) musicians that have been listed. (Being, herself, from O.C., she wanted to know more about them.) She also asked a question or two about a predecessor to Pac Ties, namely the super dooper asian scooper. (A most unfortunate name,
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I read this article today while eating breakfast. It's about how India has hope in the stalled fight against polio.
It's about how the oral polio vaccine is cutting down on the number of cases, though they still cannot seem to fully eradicate polio in the poorest of areas. When casually reading the article it leaves you thinking, why yes this vaccine is life saving. Thank goodness they have something to stop polio, thank goodness someone is out there vaccinating the poor!
But then I was chewing my cereal and I realized, like many vaccine related topics, there's a carefully masked second side to the story…the logical side, unfortunately.
First of all, why do these children have to be vaccinated so many times against the same disease? I understand there are different strains of polio and they have updated/improved the vaccine, but not 50 times! Why did none of the 12 times the 3 year old was vaccinated work? Surely she couldn't have had diarrhea all 12 times she was vaccinated.
"Lalti Kumari, a shy 3-year-old, limps alongside her grandmother. She had been vaccinated 12 times, but still caught the disease in March 2009, likely because malnourishment or diarrhea made the doses ineffective.
"I don't know how it happened," said her mother, Sharmila Devi."
"Rajkishore Tanti, a 45-year-old who estimates his two children were vaccinated roughly 50 times each, said the eradication program is the only government service that reaches the village."
First of all, why do these children have to be vaccinated so many times against the same disease? I understand there are different strains of polio and they have updated/improved the vaccine, but not 50 times! Why did none of the 12 times the 3 year old was vaccinated work? Surely she couldn't have had diarrhea all 12 times she was vaccinated. If the area is so poor, why do they waste money vaccinating and re-vaccinating against the same disease? The article even comments on one huge factor that went into eradicating polio in the USA…
"As contact with polio-laced sewage became less frequent, people no longer contracted the disease in early infancy, when side effects were rare."
Yet Bill Gates is spending $102 million dollars vaccinating these poor areas against polio, over and over? Do you realize how much money $102 million dollars is for a dirt poor Indian village? Think what all $102 million could buy!
Bill Gates has the power to buy them fresh water wells. He can set up a clinic, one that keeps the oral re-hydration solutions and zinc to treat the diarrhea that supposedly interferes with vaccines. He can have a huge impact on the lives of these people. He could help build outhouses or some way to treat sewage, since polio is spread through feces.
Oh and want to know my favorite part? They are giving these children the oral polio vaccine. This is the version of the vaccine that contains the live virus, which means the children who get the vaccine shed live polio virus in their poop.
Now follow my logic: They are giving the live polio virus in an area where the article says children poop by the side of the road, an area so poor they don't even have a ball to play with, let alone a place to wash their hands. An area so poor that the people are constantly ill, they have poor immune systems due to lack of nutrition and sanitation. WHY would they give these people a vaccine that is not to be used around people with a compromised immune system? It is possible for others to catch polio from those that have been vaccinated!
In the United States when they used to give the oral polio vaccine some people would get the disease from it. You weren't supposed to be around any cancer patients or those with weak immune systems for an extended period of time after being vaccinated for that very reason.
It makes great sense to give this vaccine to the unhealthy poor, those who will be spending time all around the poop of vaccinated children sheding the live virus.
So instead of improving their quality of life with nutrition and medical care, Bill Gates wastes money vaccinating the same poor, rural population…the same kids 50 times.
The villagers even question this! It says so in the article.
"Villagers complain that the vaccinators are the only health workers they ever see. One asked why they didn't bring other medicine; another demanded clean drinking water."
"If the road department, the electricity department, all the other government departments functioned like this polio campaign, our plight would be over," he said."
So…why? Why does Bill Gates not spend some of that $102 million on something more logical, on a long term solution that would impact the lives of these people?
I'm sure Bill Gates realizes that infectious diseases will always be present in groups of people who don't have the proper nutrition and health care to maintain strong immune systems.
Why wouldn't he then spend money on helping these people build stronger immunity with nutrition, sanitation, vitamins, food, and clean water? Then more people would be able to fight off all kinds of diseases, not just polio.
There has to be a good reason, right? I honestly don't know what that reason is. I suspect it has a lot to do with Bill Gates' ties to the pharmaceutical industry.


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LONDON (Reuters) - Bernie Ecclestone's 40-year reign as Formula One's commercial supremo ended on Monday with the sport's new owners Liberty Media replacing the 86-year-old Briton with American Chase Carey.
Signaling the end of an era, Liberty said in a statement that it had completed the acquisition of Formula One and appointed Chairman Carey to the additional role of Chief Executive.
Ecclestone will become 'Chairman Emeritus', with Liberty saying he would remain "available as a source of advice for the board of F1".
Liberty also named two managing directors — former Ferrari technical director and ex-Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn for motorsports and former ESPN executive Sean Bratches for commercial operations.
Both roles had been widely signaled in media reports.
"I'm proud of the business that I built over the last 40 years and all that I have achieved with Formula One," Ecclestone said in the statement. "I am sure that Chase will execute his role in a way that will benefit the sport."
Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei said Carey, 62, would lead the business from now on and thanked Ecclestone for his "tremendous success" in transforming Formula One into a $1 billion business.
"There is an enormous opportunity to grow the sport, and we have every confidence that Chase, with his abilities and experience, is the right person to achieve this," he said.
The takeover, valued at $8 billion including debt, has been broadly welcomed in a sport featuring famous car brands such as Ferrari, McLaren and world champions Mercedes and which has the Monaco Grand Prix as its jewel in the crown.
Carey has spent his time since September familiarizing himself with the sport, and has made clear that fundamental changes need to be made to the business model.
Formula One currently lacks a marketing department and has derived much of its revenue from television rights and race hosting fees, with Ecclestone making the deals.
"F1 has huge potential with multiple untapped opportunities," said Carey.
"I have enjoyed hearing from the fans, teams, (the sport's governing) FIA, promoters and sponsors on their ideas and hopes for the sport. We will work with all of these partners to enhance the racing experience and add new dimensions to the sport."
Ecclestone took the F1 circus to new destinations, such as Azerbaijan and Bahrain, that were prepared to pay handsomely to host a round of the championship even if they lacked the motorsport heritage of historic European circuits.
He has controlled every aspect of the paddock, however, and teams and fans have long chafed at the lack of a digital strategy and the focus on maximizing profits rather than developing the sport.
Liberty, owned by U.S. cable TV mogul John Malone, has emphasized the importance of traditional European venues and wants to expand in the Americas.
"My days in the office will be somewhat quieter. Maybe I'll come to a Grand Prix. I still have lots of friends in Formula One," Ecclestone had told Germany's Auto, Motor und Sport before the announcement.
"I have enough money to be able to afford to visit a race."
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The Dictator Directed by: Larry Charles Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley Rating: Not Yet Rated Release Date: May 11, 2012
Thoughts by TSR: I was disappointed by the first trailer for The Dictator, but when I heard it would have an ad during the Super Bowl I felt it might be a chance for redemption. What better place to really bring it than one of the biggest advertising showcases of the year, right?
Unfortunately, after a humorous NBC/Super Bowl-centric joke, this ad did not feature any new footage. Yes, Sacha Baron Cohen shooting his opponents during the race still made me laugh, but I'd seen it before. No, seeing the Megan Fox/Kim Kardashian joke a second time did not make it any less groan-worthy. And that was it. I imagine a lot of people were seeing this for the first time, and they may very well have been amused. So in that sense I guess it might have done its job. But this spot won't be altering the opinion of anyone who has already seen the full trailer.
Sacha Baron Cohen is very talented, but the schtick is feeling tired this time around. I'm still holding out a modicum of hope that the good stuff is being saved for the film, but so far all signs point to this being a miss.


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Futaura (administrator)
14 May 16 08:53
I think it has always been this way on the T825 (and definitely on the T835 also). You may be able to get the sound by pressing the mute button twice on the EPG or library, but you will probably then hear why the audio was muted in the first place - it breaks up a lot on the T835.
I'm guessing the ageing processor used in those boxes struggles. On the newer HD models, audio remains on the EPG and library.
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14 May 16 13:21
Thanks for the quick responses. I was a happy user of the T810 Digihome PVR160 but unhappy with the stuttering of live TV during some recordings. Slow EPG updates were annoying. However my wife wanted to keep the same user interface which we both thought was really good. We have a recent LG Smart TV but the user interface is so rubbish especially for the EPG and recording (using external memory) that we only use the TV as a display for the Freeview box.
The Hitachi HDR163 was the nearest we could find to replace the older T810 but not lose the user interface. Perhaps there is an ideal upgrade from Vestel????? somewhere.
Futaura (administrator)
14 May 16 14:32
All the newer models retain a very similar user interface - it had a minor facelift for the HD models, but fundamentally it is the same as the T810 in most respects. So, there is only really one choice when it comes to Vestel, and that is the current gen T7655 Emerald boxes. That means the Bush and Hitachi models which are essentially the same, but I would recommend the Hitachi over the Bush purely because the Bush is behind on software updates (Hitachi have a newer version than Bush, and probably that will hold true in the future).
The Hitachi HDR5T01 is currently reduced at Argos, and I'd tend to recommend that over the HDR10T01 1Tb model for performance reasons. You can also pick these up for less on eBay, but be sure to check with the seller which software version the box has as the original HDR5T01 model had the old Amber software (v2.xx) which I would advise steering well clear of! The newer Emerald software is currently at v1.21.3 (free update over internet available).
misterg (reporter)
22 May 16 22:42
TheHDR163 is now rebooting itself at random times when the ony thing happening is it displaying live TV. It happens about once per day or two. It restarts and displays channel 1.
Once recently it displayed a message about No Digital Signal. Tried re-tuning. Message says same (TV on pass through it still showing normal stations though). Disconnected from mains. Next day got the First Time installation but at least everything was back to normal after the necessary re-tune.
Annoyingly using the HDMI output I cannot get it to produce a 16:9 picture afert it has been off overnight but using the Config menu it can be set to work again. It doesn't matter what HDMI quality is set or whether 16;9 or Auto is set. I now use the SCART instead and it always display the correct ratio.
Is it possible to rewrite the software for the user interface? Has someone details of how to do it or at least a starter to investigate it?
I'm looking at getting my hands on an HDR5T01 to try... I hope it uses the same Remote handset as the handset is fairly good compared with others which have different layouts.
It's a pity the cursor Left/Right doesn't do the Fast Forward like it used to as these keys are easier to use than the Fast forward keys. Using the cursor keys seems to give +2 minutes skip but using them more than a few times ends up freezing the machine! Ah well. It's a learning process!
Wife complains that the OK for choosing a programme from the EPG needs a second press (Options for Record, Record Series, Select appear in vairous combinations depending on programme). The choice of record could have be left on the record button and the OK left as it was. Adding to the number of presses for operations is not an ergonomic success.
I guess you receive a lot of traffic about these boxes however the work in the background has obviously been helpful and is appreciated.
Futaura (administrator)
22 May 16 23:08
The Vestel T825 box was the one model I never owned, but the problems you describe are typical, from memory. Certainly I remember HDMI issues coming up. Sounds like there may also be a hardware failure on yours if it triggered a FTI without asking for it. No idea about modifying the software - certainly I've never heard of anyone having done so. Fortunately, much of the T825 shortcomings, compared to older models, were addressed in the most recent T835 software and on the Freeview HD models.
I have to admit I'm not a fan of the HDR5T01 remote, but you can use any remote from a previous model. The only slight issue is that the old remotes only have a back button, whereas the newer ones have back and exit.
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Mt Eden Gardens Boutique Retirement Village
Mt Eden Gardens' location is without a doubt, one of the best for a retirement village in Auckland.
Traditionally, retirement villages have been built on the edge of suburbs or towns, requiring residents to have a car to get to the neighbourhood shops or to rely on the village bus. When you live at Mt Eden Gardens, you have the freedom to simply take a 5 minute walk down to Mt Eden Village where you will find:
- A mini-supermarket for your everyday needs.
- A great fruit and vege shop and the neighbourhood butcher, baker and fresh fish shop.
- A range of cafes to meet for coffee and cake, or a longer lunch or dinner.
- An extensive pharmacy, post shop and bank.
- A range of boutique stores catering to virtually every need.
Nearby there is a Medical Centre, hairdressers and other services. And with a slightly longer walk you can visit the local bowling, tennis or petanque clubs; a range of different churches; an indoor heated swimming pool and much more.
For those who want to venture further afield, the bus stop outside the gate provides easy access to central Auckland, with bus services to Newmarket and St Lukes leaving from within Mt Eden Village.
When you choose to live at Mt Eden Gardens, you will find yourself at the very heart of a community.
Harcourts Charlton Realty Ltd
We are one of the more recent additions to NZ's Largest Real Estate Company.
Founded by two highly successful realtors, the business has grown at a remarkable pace by attracting a high calibre of experienced real estate consultants to the team. Since opening in late 2009, the business has established itself as a major player in the central Auckland landscape and continues to sweep a long list of significant awards for the sales achieved.
Our 2nd office opened in October 2012 in the highly visible central hub of the Mt Eden village and uses the latest state of the art digital technology to display homes for sale.
Key to the business has been the culture within the organisation; the consultants working together for the benefit of the client, yet not compromising the individualised service that our clients require.
We operate in a dynamic and fast paced marketplace – the ability to deal with complex market issues gives us the edge when servicing discerning clients.
Our desire to provide our clients with a positive memorable experience is achieved on the back of our good old fashioned values.
We are creative, yet think laterally and at the same time show that we have the knowledge to do the job.
Determining the best sales method, creating a cost effective marketing campaign and the negotiation skills to achieve the best price outcome for the clients – this is what Harcourts Eden Epsom is all about.
UP Real Estate
The reasons that inspired the creation of UP in 1995 are the same reasons that are driving us today. We'd both worked in large real estate operations and seen that bigger was not necessarily better for the homeowner. Every vendor's situation is different and every property is different. We believe the only way to consistently provide exceptional service is to focus on a limited number of customers at a time.
Our company is founded on honesty, trust and teamwork. You can expect our people to listen carefully before they create an approach to selling that's built around your preferences. It's about developing a high-quality bespoke solution that leaves nothing to chance.
As owners, we are committed to leading a great company not a big one. So market share is not our first priority. We imagine our top priority mirrors yours – to get the best possible price for your home in a way that feels right for you.
We look forward to congratulating you on a great sale.
Our thriving Mt Eden operation began in 2000. Initially we worked out of a two-bedroom home unit, but jumped at the chance to purchase the Mt Eden BNZ branch when it came on the market.
Following an extreme makeover by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects, our light and airy haven at 435 Mt Eden Road is an eye-pleasing addition to the village vibe.
Ray White
Our office is perfectly positioned in the hub of the Village between Circus Circus café and the Mt Eden Post Shop. We are proud to be a part of the Mt Eden community where the locals are passionate about their Village and have a strong community spirit, particularly embracing the Arts, Sport and all things "family". With a mixture of beautifully restored villas and bungalows together with units and apartments there is something for everyone. Being amongst some of the country's finest schools including Maungawhau Primary School, Mt Eden Normal Primary School, Epsom Normal Intermediate, Epsom Girls Grammar School and Auckland Boys Grammar there is always a strong demand from buyers wanting to move into the area. Offering houses and apartments for sale and a strong Property Management team headed by our Award winning Property Manager. We also offer short term rentals to company executives, overseas tourists and families locating themselves in Mt Eden and surrounding areas.
Our real estate team comprises both Elite and Premier Award winning real estate professionals who are passionate about real estate and providing outstanding service to their clients.
Ray White Mt Eden Village are strong supporters of sale by Auction. This is due to the huge demand for property in Mt Eden and its surrounding areas and where there is continually a shortage of available homes in buy. Our experience is that with Auction we ensure that we have a transparent sale process where we can achieve the best possible price on the day for our clients.
Barfoot and Thompson Mt Eden
Barfoot & Thompson Mt Eden opened its doors in 1965, and today is the dominant player in the area - selling more Mt Eden properties than any other real estate company. The branch has also ranked in the top three of all 64 Barfoot & Thompson branches for the past few years.
Branch Manager Ian Gray puts this success down to the vast experience and low turnover of the team at Mt Eden. Ian himself has been with Barfoot & Thompson since 1964 and Branch Manager since 1977, and the majority of other staff for more than 10 years.
What's more, Barfoot & Thompson is non-franchised - which means you not only have access to the knowledge of Mt Eden's most experienced real estate agency, but to the selling power of over 1,300 Barfoot & Thompson agents across Auckland. All properties listed with Barfoot & Thompson are shared among company's 64 branches, giving you unparalleled reach and selling power. After all - you never know where your buyer will come from!
The Mt Eden rentals department offers dedicated property managers to look after your rental property, and is part of one of Auckland's largest rentals agencies - currently managing more than 9,500 properties Auckland-wide.
Barfoot & Thompson Mt Eden sits in the heart of bustling Mt Eden Village. The building's original facade has been restored to retain its unique character - in line with the surrounding stores and bars in this charming village.
With its wealth of beautifully maintained character villas and tree-lined roads, Mt Eden offers the charm of village life while being only minutes from Auckland's thriving CBD. It is a popular weekend haunt, catering to sophisticated tastes with a wide range of specialty stores and boutiques, cafes and restaurants, as well as those seeking recreational activities - with Mt Eden Domain, a public swimming pool and the famed Eden Park sports stadium.
Residents are spoiled for choice in the range of educational facilities available, which may be why it is such a popular area for families. All primary schools are highly regarded and residents are zoned for the excellent Auckland Grammar, Epsom Girls Grammar and co-ed Mt Roskill Grammar.
NKB Gallery
nkb is a fine art dealer gallery in the hub of Auckland's Mt Eden village. We represent an array of established and emerging New Zealand artists.
Our 2013 program is packed with an exciting Line up of group and solo exhibitions. We always have a detailed list of upcoming exhibitions on our website. In addition to this, you can sign up to our mailing list and we'll make sure that you are always kept up to date.
As well as what can be seen on the walls of our gallery, we have a wide variety of works in our stock room. Some of these works will be familiar and some come to us directly from our artist's studios.
We invite you to attend our shows, make some time to peruse the selection of works in our ever changing stock room and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the nkb.


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Pet Food Storage Out in the Open
We're on the hunt for a sensible dog food storage container that's not an eyesore. Having lived in numerous homes without ample cabinet space, we find that it is not that easy to find a well designed container for a 10 pound bag of food! Here are some ideas for ways to integrate your pet's kitchen needs with your own…
The above stainless steel bucket and lid solution from dogtoys.com is a pretty unobtrusive option. It has a sleeker exterior than the downright utilitarian options we readily find at pet stores. This could tuck easily into a corner of the home without offending one's design sensibilities.
Orvis offers this dog food hamper, which conceals a 20-pound bag of dog food. It provides a useable surface on top, which makes it more than just an odd container in the way. We like this option in black.
We like idea of a dog food hamper but wanted to find a more contemporary option, and found a few at the Home Decorators website. While this is a traditional clothing hamper, it doesn't seem like a far stretch to fit it for a bag of dog food! For those with dogs and cats, get the double-sided option—or use the other side for your pet's other treats and supplies.
Why not use this sleek simplehuman Butterfly Step-On Can from the Container Store for dog food? It has a fairly airtight seal (to keep odor out, or in this case, freshness in) and has a lift-out pail for easy cleaning. Fill this with your dog's food and keep a stainless scoop inside for easy access for feeding time.
If you live in a very humid area or have a specific pest control problem, you may have to vie for the most airtight solution, limiting you to the less designer options. At West Coast Pet Supply at least you can get one in teal!
These options are the best design options we've found for pet food storage out in the open. They make good options if you don't have the storage space to hide your pet food, or if you like the idea of easy daily access. Has anyone come up with other creative food storage solutions for their pet?


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Troubled Waters
As protests continue over dam-building, a landmark review calls for a reth ink on future projects
By SHEELAH GULLION
China's Folly
Timebomb at Three Gorges
After a wave of anti-globalization protests, World Bank president James Wolfensohn might have expected a demonstration or two during his tour of bank projects in India last month. He wasn't disappointed. In Delhi, he came up against several thousand protesters camped outside the institution's sleek offices, waving placards and clenched fists, demanding a meeting with him. The lives of these poor farmers, fishermen and tribal people are being thrown into turmoil by the mega-dam project on the Narmada River for which the bank had provided initial loans.
Normally their views would never be heard. This time they were. They asked Wolfensohn to press the Narmada managers for an accounting of the funds and to give an assurance that the bank would not reverse its 1993 decision to withdraw from the project. "We made him listen to us," says protest leader Medha Patkar.
Just a few years ago, chances of such a meeting taking place would have been slim. But international institutions such as the World Bank must now give greater consideration to the voices of the disadvantaged and pay closer attention to the terrible human and environmental costs often exacted in the name of progress. Few of the conflicts over development have roused such bitter, persistent divisions as large dams.
Thus it made sense that the bank, for decades the biggest single financier of these projects in the developing world, should be the driving force behind a comprehensive review. Its vehicle: the World Commission on Dams, an organization formed in 1998 specifically to bring together industry representatives, governments and green activists. After two years, four regional consultations, eight case studies and about 950 submissions from interest groups, the commission unveiled its results in November in a report entitled Dams and Development. The conclusions are damning.
For most of the past century, dams have symbolized development, engineering ingenuity and national pride. And dams can make huge contributions to economic growth. They help control floods, supply vital water to farmers and expanding cities, as well as power to homes and businesses. But, according to the report, many ambitious projects were ill thought-out and badly executed. It concludes that all too frequently, "an unacceptable and often unnecessary price has been paid to secure those benefits." Up to 80 million people worldwide have been forced out of their homes and settled elsewhere with paltry compensation and no viable means of earning a living.
The list of indictments is daunting: Costs have exceeded estimates by an average of 50%; ecosystems were destroyed or permanently damaged; hydroelectric dams, once held as clean, renewable energy sources, turned out to be significant generators of greenhouse gases given off by decomposing vegetation in tropical reservoirs. More often than not, projects simply failed to deliver the benefits that proponents promised. For instance, some dams designed to reduce flooding actually worsened it. In hot, dry areas, salt build-up in reservoirs has led to saline waters that ruined farmland.
Even before the report, these icons of modernity had been losing their allure. In the U.S., more dams are being decommissioned than are being built. Among the latest targets: four dams across the Snake River in Washington state which are said to threaten the survival of salmon. In Japan, residents in the town of Tokushima voted by a 10 to one margin to reject the construction of a billion-dollar dam across a nearby river. They judged it a waste of taxpayers' money. Taiwan's green lobby has even managed to stop a project near southern Meinung town that would have flooded a valley known for its butterflies. Meanwhile, the Bakun dam in Malaysia and the San Roque project in the Philippines continue to draw fire from citizens' groups.
Of the major projects already completed, Pak Mun dam in Thailand, which the commission studied in detail, highlights shortcomings described in the report. The $264 million project went ahead with little consultation with local residents, and was completed in three years (with $24 million in bank aid). But the dam generates just 20.81 megawatts of electricity a sixth of the 136MW capacity touted. Environmental assessments were laughable. Consultants had predicted fish yields in the reservoir of 100 kg per hectare each year, but villagers netted just one tenth of that. Downstream, catches declined markedly, too, and fish species dwindled on both sides of the barrage. Assurances that impact on local inhabitants would be minimal were no more credible. Some 1,700 households were moved instead of the 240 predicted. Then, about 6,200 families had to be compensated when fisheries were affected during construction, and there is no reparation for permanently damaged fisheries. Little wonder the report concludes: "If all the benefits and costs were adequately assessed, it is unlikely that the project would have been built in the current context."
Conflict at Pak Mun has not eased over the years. If anything, relations have deteriorated between villagers and EGAT, the state utility that built and operates the multi-purpose facility in Ubon Ratchathani province. Now peasants are demanding that the dam gates be opened to allow migrating fish to spawn and repopulate the river. Just two days after the dam commission's revelations, thugs linked to the utility attacked village protesters camped at the dam crest and burnt down their shelters. "Previously, we were often threatened, but it was not too violent. [The recent incident] was the worst," says activist Somparn Khuendee. After initial denials, EGAT eventually owned up: The attackers were in their employ. The men had been instructed to "politely" ask the protesters to leave, but the confrontation turned violent, Boonlert Mongkolwit, assistant PR chief of the utility, said. But he is unapologetic. "[The protestors'] presence has obstructed our work and their shacks on our property are an eyesore."
Track records in China and India, the two nations reviewed in the report, are little better. The Asian giants account for 26,291 dams, 55% of the world's total. China has built 22,000 since 1949 almost one for every day since Liberation. But this "rush to construct so many and such large dams in so short a time has also led to serious safety concerns and a costly program to address these issues," the report notes. Some 12 million people have been displaced in that period. Yet China's irrigation and water-supply problems persist.
The report does not specifically examine two of the most notorious dam projects in the world: China's Three Gorges Dam, which the bank declined to fund; and the Sardar Sarovar scheme, which involves 30 large dams, 135 medium ones and 3,000 small ones along the Narmada river in India. No project comes close to the Three Gorges Dam in ambition and controversy (see story below). Despite deepening criticism internally and abroad, Chinese leaders pushed ahead with the project. Consultation is not part of the Communist Party of China's vocabulary. But, as the report notes, decisions are similarly arbitrary in India. Planners are often ignorant of non-dam alternatives. People facing resettlement have no recourse to resolve their grievances.
The commission's report comes as a timely boost for Indian dam opponents. Villagers waging a 12-year struggle to block the Narmada project suffered a serious setback in October when the Indian Supreme Court ruled that construction could go ahead. With its emphasis on civic participation and holistic evaluation, activists cite the report as vindication of their cause. All the same, many people in Gujarat state, which suffered its worst drought of the century this year, welcome the court ruling. For them the dam carries the vision, held out by government leaders, of transforming the parched land into lush wheat fields.
That goal may turn out to be a mirage. Protestors insist the project will not meet the water needs of Gujarat, which is on the periphery of irrigation grids. Rather, the scheme favors big farmers and water-guzzling industries downstream. "The ruling elite has planned water resorts and other such entertainment parks. How will the poor benefit from all this?" asks activist Sripad Dharmakhidary. The Narmada movement is standing its ground, not least because indifferent state governments have declared that there is no land for resettlement of the estimated 41,000 families who face eviction.
But the purpose of the World Commission on Dams was to provide a framework for evaluating future dam proposals. Its conclusion was that if a dam is to be genuinely successful there must be openness and transparency in decision-making throughout the process. Everyone affected should have the chance to voice his or her views, at each step of the process. And perhaps most importantly, social and ecological impact should be given as much weight as economic considerations.
Unfortunately, those are worthy but very broadbrush ideals. As a hybrid organization, the World Commission on Dams has been careful to tread the middle ground. "The commission spent time researching just how to view indigenous peoples' human rights," says secretary general Achim Steiner of Germany. "We believe that we provide a basis for negotiation and protection of interests for people who find themselves in a disadvantaged position."
Pie in the sky? Perhaps. Some politicians welcome the recommendations as support from for "bottom-up decision making." But can dam advocates and opponents ever come to a compromise? How far will governments and development agencies adopt the recommendations? Or will banks and dam builders end up just paying lip service to social and ecological considerations?
Signs are the logjam won't be loosened anytime soon. The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), a leading industry group composed of professionals and engineering companies, expressed reservations about the report even before it was out. ICOLD complained that it was not given a chance to vet the document before it was approved. Thai utility EGAT rejects the findings on Pak Mun as "distorted." Villagers seeking compensation for lost fisheries are plain lazy, says its assistant PR chief Boonlert. "Wherever you have the water source, you have fish, but the villagers didn't want to work. They just hope to get more money from us." So much for community spirit and compromise.
Still, some dam builders, like the Swedish construction group Skanska, have embraced the guidelines. The commission's work is "a major stride for sustainable development . . . we are prepared to actively strive toward these [new criteria] being accepted," declares Skanska's vice-president of environmental affairs, Axel Wenblad. "There's more than one voice within ICOLD," notes James Workman, a senior World Commission on Dams media adviser.
But some citizens' groups are equally skeptical about the commission's work. After all, it has no power to enforce changes or to adjudicate disputes. "When you talk about dams, both sides at the table will agree on the policy," says Wanida Tantivittayapitak. of the Thai activist group Assembly of the Poor. "But nothing is discussed about what has to be done to resolve the problem."
Still, Wolfensohn believes no country can ignore the impact that the report brings to a global rethink on dams. "There are a lot of places where you can apply pressure," he said after its launch. Projects need financiers and construction companies. "You cannot just have a single decision-maker in a country saying 'To hell with it, I am going to ignore these recommendations.'" Try telling that to Chinese President Jiang Zemin. Wolfensohn and the World Bank must pay more attention to the demands of local interest groups. But until leaders in developing nations become more accountable to their citizens, massive, over-priced dams will continue to be the dream of national politicians and the nightmare of local inhabitants.
With reports by Sanjay Kapoor/Delhi and Jennifer Gampell/Bangkok
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