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ATLANTA -- It's springtime in the South, which means flowers are in bloom, pollen counts are high, and fruits and veggies are fresh.
Along with Waffle Houses and Chick-fil-As, Atlantans can find farmers market just around the corner. Here are the Top 10 Farmers Markets in the metro area.
1. Sweet Auburn Curb Market
This farmers market is a staple in one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods, the Old Fourth Ward. Open Monday - Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., this market offers everything from gluten-free pastries to fresh fish. The market is also home to a host of restaurants including Grindhouse Burgers and Miss D's New Orleans Pralines. Variety isn't something this market is lacking. Parking is free with a validated ticket. The market is located at 209 Edgewood Avenue Southeast.
2. Morningside Farmers' Market
The Morningside Famers Market is situated across from Alon's Bakey in the Virginia Highland neighborhood and has been there since the late 1980s. This farmers market began as a farmer cooperative and continues to only sell local, organic produce to market goers. Like clockwork, the market begins business every Saturday in the spring at 8 a.m. and shuts down around 11:30 a.m. Everything from organic soaps, herbs, flowers and pies can be found here. Neighborhood parking is available nearby. The market is located at 1391 N. Highland Avenue.
3. East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
Housed in the parking lot of the Village Hardware store, this farmers market is home to five independent farmers. This farmers market is known for its fresh produce, artisan cheeses and grass-fed beef from Farm House Beef. In addition to offering an expansive selection of food for humans, this market is home to Taj Mahound, a canine barkery....ahem, bakery. This market is open every Thursday from May until November from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Village Hardware is located at 1231 Glenwood Avenue Southeast. Neighborhood parking is free.
4. Decatur Farmers Market
This famers market sits across the street from the beautiful DeKalb Courthouse and is open-year round on Wednesday and Saturday. The Decatur Farmers Market features a unique "list-o-vendors" that posts its blog, bi-weekly, and lists the market's offerings for Wednesday and Saturday. In addition to itsweekly blog, its website lists a comprehensive itemization of vendors, complete with their names and websites, for shoppers who want to purchase organics on an off day. Shoppers seem to enjoy this market because of its abundant selection, scenic backdrop and prime location in the city center of Decatur. Metered parking is available.
5. Piedmont Park Green Market
Starting May 7 and continuing through December 10, the Piedmont Park Conservancy will host its Green Market, which features locally grown produce, artisan cheeses, farm fresh meats, local coffee and tea, live music and live demos. This ITP favorite is hosted by the City of Atlanta's Parks and Recreation Department along with the Department of Cultural Affairs. This year will mark Piedmont Park's eighth year painting the park green. So, after your Saturday run don't forget to cash-in on the great savings and organically certified produce and meats offered at this market. Covered and neighborhood parking is available. Piedmont Park is located on Tenth Street between Monroe Drive and Juniper Street.
6. Athens Farmers Market
The Athens Farmers Market, which is held on two days in two different locations, has a couple of unique vendors like Antonia's Fresh Pasta and Empandas and Other Favorite Things. Although unconventional, the market still carries crops from about 17 North Georgia farmers. Typically, this market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon and Tuesdays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. but they're known to sell out before then. Shoppers can also dine at a number of "local and sustainable" lunch carts. On Saturdays, the farmers market is held at Bishop Park and at Little Kings on Tuesday. Bishop Park is located at Hawthorne Ave and Oglethorpe Avenue and Little Kings Shuffle Club is located at 223 W. Hancock Ave in Athens. Free parking is provided.
7. Brookwood Farmers Market
Mini maple pies, rain barrels and Hawaiian shaved ice are a couple of treats you'll find at the Brookwood Farmers Market. The BFM offers a host of world foods, from salsa and tamales to masala from Seasonest. Ambitious shoppers, foodies and townspeople can come together and "shop in harmony" every Friday from 4PM until 7 p.m., rain or shine. This farmers market is set to open on May 20. On opening day, the market will hold an opening day ceremony hosted by gymnasts from Gymnastics World of Georgia and performers from the Music Matters RockU Program. The market is being held at Brookwood Elementary, which is located at 2980 Vaughn Drive in Cumming, Georgia. Free neighborhood parking will be available.
8. Farmers Atlanta Road Market
The Farmers Atlanta Road Market or F.A.R.M. is open every Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Saint Benedicts Episcopal Church. The F.A.R.M. is open year-round and is home to a host a local family farms, artisan food crafters and gardeners. This market is a favorite among neighbors because of its mid-week schedule. Every week, this market has a "healthy" showing of local shoppers. F.A.R.M was developed by St. Benedict's Episcopal Church and is located at the church. The church sits at the intersection of Atlanta Road and East West Connector. Neighborhood parking is free.
9. Dunwoody Green Market
On the cusp of its fifth year, the Dunwoody Green Market is open and in full effect. This market is open April through November on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until noon. Only growers and producers can participate in this market so it primarily offers seasonal vegetables, fruits, local honey, free-range eggs, organic beef, pork and heritage poultry. The market also features cured meats and artisan cheese. All produce vendors grow using organic methods and most are Certified Naturally Grown or Organic. The market is located next to the Dunwoody Village Post Office at 1551 Dunwoody Village Parkway in Dunwoody. Parking is available on-site.
10. Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Sponsored by the Cathedral of St. Phillip, the Peachtree Road Farmers Market is home to many of the of the food trucks gaining popularity in the Atlanta area. In addition to being the "trendsetter" of inTown farmers markets this market offers many local and organic fruit and vegetables from an array of growers. Atlantans look forward to this market, all week, for treats you can't find at any other farmers market, like: Unforgettable Pound Cakes, Westside Creamery, Souper Jenny, Native Juice Bar and Dubberly's Seafood. This market is open every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until noon, from April until December. Limited on-site parking is available.
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O4W: inTown Farmers Market
The inTown Farmers Market, located in O4W, is known for its heirloom varieties which one of the draws to this market for the "inTown folks." I can't think of anywhere else the "artsy" population of Atlanta can buy a heart shaped tomato or a purple head of cauliflower; talk about a selling point. In-season, this famers market is open every Tuesday, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. however, it hasent specified an open day. Contact Matt Liotta for more information at (404) 925-6725.
ATLANTA: East Lake Farmers Market
The East Atlanta Farmers Market is located at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Hosea Williams Drive. This farmers market features organically harvested vegetables, fair trade teas, local flowers, freshly baked breads, sweet Georgia peaches and free range chickens. Visit the market every Saturday from May until October starting at 9 a.m.
FLOWERY BRANCH: Spout Springs Library Farmers Market
If you want the "freshest Georgia produce available", come to the Spout Springs Library Farmers Market. This market, which is sponsored by the Hall County Library System, starts in Mid-June. It's held every Thursday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The market is located in the Spout Springs Library Parking Lot at 6488 Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch.
MARIETTA: Marietta Square Farmers Market
Marietta Square holds a weekly famers market on Saturday mornings from April until November. The market starts at 9AM and ends at noon every Saturday. Market staples include squeezed to order lemonade/ limeade at Callan's Lemonade Stand and pimento cheese from Cuisine on the Run. The Historic Marietta Square is located on Church Street.
SANDY SPRINGS: Sandy Springs Farmers Market
According to the website, the Sandy Springs Farmers Market offers "freshly brewed coffee while you enjoy a crepe cooked right before your eyes, or an artisan pizza incorporating local ingredients is prepared for you." The market is located at 235 Sandy Springs Circle in Sandy Springs, Georgia and is held on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until noon.
MIDTOWN: Midtown Market
The Midtown Market sits on the corner of Tenth and Peachtree at 999 Peachtree Street Plaza. Shoppers can shop for "local organic produce and other items in the plaza." The market is held every Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.


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The Great American Read: The Book of Books
A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS's ambitious series.
What are America's best-loved novels? PBS will be exploring America's 100 best-loved novels, determined by a rigorous national survey. Celebrities and everyday Americans will champion their favorite novel and in the finale, America's #1 best-loved novel will be revealed.
The Great American Read: The Book of Books will present all 100 novels with fascinating information about each book, author profiles, a snapshot of the novel's social relevance, film or television adaptations, other books and writings by the author, and little-known facts. Also included are themed articles about banned books, the most influential book illustrators, reading recommendations, the best first-lines in literature, and more.
Beautifully designed with rare images of the original manuscripts, first-edition covers, rejection letters, and other ephemera, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is a must-have book for all book lovers.
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Union Jacks and old friends
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Jan HatchettDecember 1, 2010 at 9:58 am
Gorgeous quilt! I love that it is full of the memories that you three forged in London. Those are the best kinds of quilts.

Praying that your friend recovers!
Laurie, the girls and ScottDecember 1, 2010 at 10:22 am
Who are you calling an "old" friend? Like I said in the accompanying card, roommates come and go but London Girls are forever. I love my quilt nerd friends. Thanks for coming up with the idea. I'm just glad I was able to sew like the wind, just like the little ladies of Santa Poco.
BeckyDecember 1, 2010 at 10:58 am
Beautiful! Hope your friend gets better. I used to work as a med tech in a hospital lab, so I know what a devastating thing this is. Luckily there are some very promising new drugs. Tough!
Kate @SwimBikeQuiltDecember 1, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Its a beautiful quilt. We're cheering JR on from DC, as well. Maybe she needs an ER Snow silhouette pillow or something to go with her beautiful quilts. hmmm 🙂
maggiesquiltnthreadsDecember 1, 2010 at 5:26 pm
This is beautiful! both the quilt and the love shown for a friend! Thanks so much for sharing!
RachelDecember 1, 2010 at 6:38 pm
I'm always so touched by your posts about friends in need and your love and prayers for them. Would love for you to publish a pattern for your UJ blocks and US flags, too. Those are some of my favorite of your quilts.
Rae AnnDecember 2, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Love the quilt and the thoughtfulness behind it all. You are always good at spreading sunshine in everyones life.
Hope you get your computer problems solved vrey fast.
Aunt SpicyDecember 2, 2010 at 4:01 pm
A–you guys did such a great job! It looks fabulous and I can not think of a better person for it to go to!
JackieDecember 2, 2010 at 8:46 pm
I'm sure J feels your love for her and your wishes for her returned good health every time she looks at your quilt or wraps herself up in it.


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Recently, new member Beckamojo over on the Mellow Bakers enquired about getting a white sandwich bread recipe to use in her 13 in x 5 in x 5 in Pullman pan. She was having a few issues with her trials at making a Pain de Mie from a US (cups-based) recipe including not knowing how much dough she needed for her large Pullman. Jacqueline, another Mellow Baker, asked if Becka had digital scales so she could be more precise than her original use of cups for measuring. We would also need to look at proofing times and make sure her process didn't end up with over-proofed dough.
I did a little hunting and this is what I suggested:
Hey Becka,
Check the King Arthur recipe for a Pain de Mie which is suitable for a 13 x 4 x 4 pan. It is a bit smaller than your 13 x 5 x 5 pan so you'll want to increase the amounts which are, fortunately, given in weights as well as volume. With luck, they will someday upgrade to include grams, in spite of the general American public's dogged resistance to embracing the so-much-simpler metric system.
Let's have a peek and break it down here so you can see what is going on.
Their original recipe reads:
2/3 cup (5 3/8 ounces) milk
1 cup (8 ounces) water
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) butter
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons (1 1/4 ounces) sugar
1/4 cup (1 1/8 ounces) Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
3 tablespoons (1 1/4 ounces) potato flour
4 3/4 cups (20 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast
So first we need to convert the above to something simpler: grams. Let's start with the milk:
5 3/8 oz. Ugh, fractions in odd numbers.
We begin by finding out what that ounce fraction is in percentages, so we take the 3 and divide it by 8:
3 ÷ 8 = 0.375.
Let's round it up and go with .4 then.
Now the milk is 5.4 ounces instead of 5 3/8. But we want grams. The formula to convert ounces to grams is:
Ounces x 28.35 = grams
(You may want to make note of that, it's hugely handy; I wrote it on a bit of tape and stuck it on my kitchen calculator until I remembered it by heart)
5.4 x 28.35 = 153 grams.
Now we know the recipe needs 153 grams of milk. Next! 8 oz water:
8 x 28.35 = 227g water
Let's zoom through the rest:
3 x 28.35 = 85g butter
Teaspoons… let's leave those for a bit.
1.25 x 28.35 = 35 g sugar
1.125 x 28.35 = 32 g dry milk
1.25 x 28.35 = 35 g potato flour
20 x 28.35 = 567 g AP flour
Teaspoons… some of this needs research. The staples you may want to keep note of: teaspoon and tablespoon weights of salt, yeast, sugar, vanilla. If it helps:
- a US teaspoon is 5 mL
- a US Tablespoon is 14.7 mL
I happen to know that a teaspoon of salt is ~6 g so 6 x 2.25 = 14g salt
Instant Dry Yeast is 3.1g per teaspoon so 2 teaspoons is 6g.
A "packet" of yeast contains anywhere from 6 to 17 grams, depending on location and manufacturer: they're all over the darned map. Instead, go by the general rule that you use 1% of the FLOUR WEIGHT in Instant Dry Yeast and you should be good. Here, the flour weight is 567g, so 6g is ~1%. If you were to use ACTIVE Dry Yeast, you'd want to use 1.5% instead. Instant Dry is better.
Let's regroup:
milk: 153g
water: 227g
butter: 85g
salt: 14g
sugar: 35g
dry milk: 32g
potato flour: 35g
All-Purpose Flour: 567g
Instant yeast: 6g
Total weight: 1154 grams
Since this amount is for a 13 x 4 x 4 pan, we need an extra inch to fill your 13 x 5 x 5 or increase the amount by 56.25%.
Therefore we need to get each of the above weights up to 156.25%:
milk: 153 x 1.5625 = 239 (I have a % button on my calculator so that makes it easier: 153 + 56.25%:
milk: 239g
water: 355g
butter: 133g
salt: 22g
sugar: 55g
dry milk: 50g
potato flour: 55g
All-Purpose Flour: 886g
Instant yeast: 9g
NEW total weight: 1803 grams
NOTE: I had originally miscalculated the new percentage as 125% which accounted for a pan size of 4 x 4 increased to 4 X 5. However, sharp reader Erica (see comments bellow) caught the mistake. We need to calculate an increase from a 4 x 4 pan to 5 x 5 which is 56.25% more.
Now, you can follow the directions given on the King Arthur page and have the right quantity of dough for your Pullman pan based on their recipe. Use either the hand or mixer method (if you have one) the bread machine is probably not big enough to take all that dough.
• After your bulk proofing (the first one), divide the dough evenly into 5 pieces (1803 ÷ 5 = 360g each). Roll each into a ball and let them rest for at least 15 minutes under cling film.
• Flatten each piece into a rectangle. Roll up into a log about 5″ wide.
• Oil or spray the walls and the lid. Place the 5 dough logs evenly in the pan. Let it rise again until the dough is 90% from the top of the pan, about 30-40 minutes (depending on how warm your kitchen is).
• Bake as per instructions
This not only gives a pretty loaf, you can then split the loaf in sections and freeze what you won't use for a while. This is handy for a very large pan like yours.
Tips steps and Images from: Albertitto's Kitchen
To close:
• we found a white bread Pullman recipe, with weights!
• we've learned how to convert it to grams and
• scaled it up to 156% to suit your larger pan.
All that's left now is for you to give it a go and see if you like the resulting bread! If you do and the size is good, you now know you need a recipe that will give about 1450 grams of dough. Found a Challah bread recipe that gives you a 750g loaf? You can make that suit your pans easily.
Now we will wait and see what Beckamojo makes of this information. My hope is that she, and other visitors to the site, can feel comfortable looking at a recipe and giving a whirl at modifying it to their needs. Hey, if I can do the math, most anyone can. And I'll admit readily that math was my very worst subject in school.
Questions or comments? Don't be afraid to post them below!


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The 2018 Boat Show Season Brings the 'Carolina Skiff' Dream to the Consumer
by Amy Lignor
Currently, the number one boat brand in retail sales of outboard-powered fiberglass boats, 24-feet and under, Carolina Skiff is the company to check out as you head to the boat shows and events that will be held in this year.
The entire range of boat enthusiasts are jumping on board with Carolina Skiff. With 60 models to choose from, the serious angler and recreational boating enthusiast will enjoy their time on the water by finding every option they need in the high-quality lines that Carolina Skiff offers.
The unique and well-known brands include Carolina Skiff and Sea Chaser boats. Heading into one of the boat shows this year, the consumer will not only get to see these amazing lines, but they will also get to meet the incredible dealers who share the same passion for the water.
Even more, is taken off the consumers' shoulders just by meeting the local Carolina Skiff dealers because A+ customer service is always given. These incredible dealers do everything from answer your initial questions to handling every purchase. What that means is that the consumer has the right "partner" who will aid in the selection of the boat, choosing the best options, financing, and service. All new owners who begin their adventure with Carolina Skiff is treated with care and offered all the information they need to find the boat that is the perfect fit.
With high-quality dealers in 157 locations across the U.S., boat enthusiasts will find it easy to find a local dealer to meet their needs. Plus, boat shows are numerous, from the Mid-Atlantic States to Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and other locales. You will see why Carolina Skiff has managed to maintain their incredible brands for over the past thirty-plus years in the industry.
That's right, for over three decades, Carolina Skiff has amassed superior boat building experience, created their stellar reputation and unbeatable legacy. This is one company that is committed to delivering recreational and commercial boat owners everything each needs. With over 60 models to choose from Carolina Skiff has you covered!
Visit the Carolina Skiff website today to request a catalog, pick the boat show event being held closest to you, and check out all of the models. Now is the time make 2018 one of the absolute best years for you and your family. Please visit www.carolinaskiff.com.
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Is there such a thing for Airheads, Oilheads, or K's?
On a Brit Bike forum, there is a general section essentially called "parts from other non-Triumph bikes that works with this Triumph-specific model". For example, certain brands of oil filters that fit a Japanese bike will fit on certain Triumphs. Same thing is true for various foot pegs, and so on. The list is actually quite comprehensive.
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Taking Care of Your Wood Windows in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
The natural beauty that wood windows add to a home is remarkable. The almost immediate warmth they bring to a room can make a large impact on the feel and look too. However, enlisting a material like wood in the climate of Eau Claire does require a certain amount of care to help enhance their longevity.
The benefit of wood windows is that they can last for years as long as you're doing your part to keep them properly cleaned and maintained. With a couple tips you'll have a great start on keeping your wood windows around for a while.
Cleaning wood surfaces
While it's easy to remember to clean the inside of your windows, it's equally as important to clean the outside. After all, that is the side that is typically exposed to the elements. Wood surfaces have a tendency to attract dirt, dust and moisture over time. Cleaning the interior and exterior surfaces helps preserve the finish of your windows and helps to defend against deterioration.
Maintaining your wood windows can be as simple as wiping down the wood surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. Not only does it get rid of the dirt and grime build-up, but keeps your windows looking great for a longer period of time. If there is dirt build-up over time, you can use warm, soapy water to clean, wiping away any residue with a damp cloth.
Where is it?
Based on the location of your windows, you may notice that there is a difference in wear and cleanliness. You should be able to really see the difference on the exterior, as weather patterns in Eau Claire usually come and go in the same direction.
Wood finishes
Whether you have painted or stained wood windows, there are a variety of treatment options to help make certain that you get the most out of your windows. Using UV protected paint and stain help deter the effects of the sun and are helpful in keeping moisture at bay as well. It is recommended to do any initial treatment to your new or replacement windows within the first month of installation to get the highest benefit.
Wood windows can add so much to the character of your home, and keeping them maintained for their lifecycle is doable for almost all homeowners. If you're wondering what the best cleaning method or finish selection is for your home, feel free to stop by the Pella® showroom in Eau Claire and talk with the staff at Pella Windows and Doors. There, you'll be able to see a variety of options and combinations that can help you determine what works best for your home.


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Sundaes on Mondays is a signature event by the Office of Multicultural Enrichment that was created to provide a place for students to discuss controversial topics related to race and culture. Entering into college, students begin to meet peers from all over the world and these encounters provide exciting opportunities to learn of other places and backgrounds.
These new encounters often provoke questions about cultural experiences and groups that are different from one's own. The Office of Multicultural Enrichment embraces these questions and differences by providing a place to gain understanding of various cultures. Topics have included discussing student's cultural values as well as current events. The concept of Sundaes on Mondays comes from the idea that if the topic gets too hot, students can cool down with ice cream. Sundaes on Mondays is a great opportunity to meet peers from across the world and discuss culture. We have some exciting topics for Fall 2013, so be on the look out for our monthly Sundaes on Monday's events!


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In a special meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in Geneva Wednesday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned that human rights in Palestine is, "the worst and most critical since 1948."
The High Commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, discussed the current escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine, and urged both sides to recognise that "violence cannot be the answer."
Al Hussein warned that the violence of both sides is "carved from fear," and, quoting former UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello, affirmed that "fear is a bad adviser."
"Fear must be eclipsed by wisdom," Al Hussein stated. He continued by affirming that the peace process must be reactivated with "an unprecedented sense of purpose."
During his speech, Abbas said that, "peace, security and stability will not be achieved unless the Israeli occupation is ended," and an independent State of Palestine established, based on 1948 borders.
Discussing the roots of the current violence in the region, Abbas said that, "pressure will generate explosions," and that Israeli moves to alter the status quo at Al Aqsa led to, "an increased suffocation" in Jerusalem and the wider region.
Abbas urged the commission to recognise the importance of urging Israel to respect international human rights norms at the present time. He said that Israel is going unpunished and undeterred whilst acting "as a state above the law."
More than 60 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since Oct. 1, and Abbas urged the UN Security Council to, "shoulder its responsibilities," and establish a, "special regime of protection," for Palestinians.
"We want your protection. We want the protection of the world," Abbas said. "Protect us, protect us, we need you."
He continued by saying that the current violence is an inevitable outcome of a long period human rights violations and crimes against Palestinians, and for as long as Israel is held unaccountable for these crimes, the last shred of hope for a Two-State Solution will diminish.
He expressed gratitude for the 137 states who have recognised Palestine, and urged more to do so. However, he added that, "practical measures and procedures" need to be taken by the international community to turn words into actions.
Abbas went on to reiterate the main focus of his speech on Sept. 30 in front of the UN General Assembly, by stating that Palestine cannot continue to be bound by agreements signed with Israel, and that "Israel must bear all its responsibilities as an occupying power, because the status quo cannot continue."
He stated that "peace is still within reach," and for peace to be established, "the formula is actually very simple." The formula proposed by Abbas involves Israel ending the occupation of Palestine and ceasing settlement activity.
Abbas also took note of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the World Zionist Conference last Tuesday, in which Netanyahu claimed that Palestinian Mufti Haj Amin al-Husseini convinced Adolf Hitler to kill Jews.
Abbas stated that Netanyahu has tried to "absolve Hitler of ugly crimes," and blame Palestinians for the Holocaust in order to in some way justify his own crimes against the Palestinians.
"[Netanyahu] prefers to blame Palestinians for everything, including the Holocaust," Abbas said, and described these accusations as "untrue and baseless.
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CDC: 1 in 8 Pools May Pose Infection Risk
A new CDC report says one in eight public pools do not meet sanitary guidelines.
May 22, 2010 -- Before plunging into your local public pool, you might want to stop and think about what you might be plunging into. The pool might not be as sanitary as it should be, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers found that one out of eight pools had to be closed immediately for serious code violations.
The report, published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report this week, analyzed data from more than 121,000 routine pool inspections in 13 states in 2008. More than 12 percent of the inspections found serious violations that caused the pools to close immediately.
Violations included an inadequate level of chlorine in the pool and an improper pH level of the water, both of which can lead to transmitting disease-causing germs.
The researchers examined data from inspections of pools in child care facilities, residential complexes, hotels and motels, kiddie/wading pools and interactive fountains.
"Pools in child care settings had the highest percentage of inspections that resulted in immediate closures," said Michele Hlavsa, an epidemiologist at the CDC and head of its Healthy Swimming Program.
Hlavsa's team also found that kiddie/wading pools and interactive fountains had the highest percentage of disinfectant violations.
The fact that around 13 percent of pool inspections violated safety standards didn't come as a surprise to at least one infectious disease specialist.
"It's not easy to keep pools, especially outdoor pools, within compliance," said Dr. William Schaffner, chairman of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University. "They must be checked frequently."
Pool Water May Harbor Germs
That's because there's a potentially huge risk of coming into contact with bugs that cause intestinal infections, such as shigella and norovirus.
Another microorganism often associated with pool water is pseudomonas, Schaffner said. A pseudomonas infection doesn't typically cause illness, but people who contract it can develop pustules on their skin.
Hlavsa said she hoped this data would open the eyes of anyone who swims in recreational pools. While it's clear that more inspections are needed, much of the onus is on the public.
"Pool inspections are vital to helping state and local government pool programs keep swimmers healthy and safe, but pool inspectors can't be at every pool every day," Hlavsa said. "It's important for people to play an active role in protecting their own health when they swim."
She encourages people to ask pool operators what the pH level of the water is, and to test the water themselves by using pH test strips that are available for free through the Healthy Pools website.
The water should have a level between 7.2 and 7.8.
The CDC recommends that people avoid swimming if they have diarrhea, avoid swallowing pool water, shower with soap before getting into the pool, and wash their hands after getting out.
It's especially important to pay attention to children's hygiene. Wading pools and interactive fountains are harder to keep disinfected because of shallow water and a buildup of dirt. Hlavsa warned that while kids love to play in these areas, any germs they come into contact with will make them sicker than adults.
And while small children are very susceptible to contracting intestinal infections, their dirty diapers also help to spread them.
"Parents have to be very observant. They need to change their children's diapers away from the side of the pool and also check their children's bottoms after they go swimming," Schaffner said.
Despite the inspection findings, experts stressed that there's no need for alarm, and no need to keep away from public pools.
Most Pools Still Meet Guidelines
"Swimming is a great physical activity, but people just need to think a little more and take more active roles in making sure it's healthy, too," Hlavsa said.
"While they found that about 12 percent of pools didn't pass inspection, there were still about 88 percent that did meet the criteria, and that's significant," Schaffner said.


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Marc Huestis, who is a tireless and innovative impresario in the Bay Area, sent me this email about DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, and I got his permission to share it with you. I think he makes some important points here:
Dunno if you want to hear this, but after reading the almost unanimous praise on DALLAS BUYERS CLUB I felt I had to chime in, as an HIV positive person (since 1985).
I was really UPSET by this film, and NOT in a good way. As someone who was on an early AZT trial, found it's anti AZT bias simplistic. AZT was toxic to some but did also save lives. I partially credit my survival to the drug. And if people look deeper into Peptide T that was self righteously promoted in this film, they would see it's efficacy. Beyond that why do we have to continue to see films about the great white straight savior to the sad pathetic gays. Found the Jared Leto character borderline stereotypical. Wanted to like this film but found its invention of a very complex history offensive and dangerous.
Why do mainstream audiences only accept stories told from a straight male perspective?
Honestly I know precious few straight men other than doctors that were on the front lines. And the demonization of folks in the medical profession pushing poison is trite and demeaning. The doctors and medical professionals that I came into contact with then were pioneers and often heroic And the modern impulse to demonize any authority figures is simply immature and one dimensional. And what about the toxicity of much of alternatives?Remember compound q- which was one of the drugs pushed by the Matthew McConaughey character? That did kill but doesn't fit into the tidy narrative this film presents. And I'm sorry but that cliche of the drag queen concerned about her cleavage while at the hospital and people are dying rang totally false- the drag queens I knew in Aids ward were more concerned about life and death than their cleavage.


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Wall goes up between Diggers and Afghan army
Australian troops in Afghanistan have been physically separated from the Afghan National Army to protect the Diggers from their allies after a spate of green-on-blue attacks.
Attacks this year on coalition forces by men wearing Afghan army uniforms - known as green-on-blue, or insider attacks - have almost doubled the record set the previous year.
The divisions the attacks have created between the ANA and the Diggers stationed in patrol and Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) across Oruzgan province is stark.
At FOB Mirwais in the Chora Valley, a barbed-wire topped fence and a locked door now separates the two sides.
An armed Australian soldier, known as a guardian angel, accompanies any Australian going over to the ANA side.
No armed ANA soldiers are allowed on the Australian side.
Before an Afghan army soldier killed three Australians at a patrol base in August, the two forces lived side by side.
Seven Diggers have been killed in three separate insider attacks, and 57 NATO-led troops have been killed in green-on-blue attacks this year alone.
But the commander of 3RAR Task Group, Lieutenant-Colonel Trent Scott, says this isn't why the army is handing over the bases to the ANA.
"We're not pulling off them because of insider threat, or an insurgent threat. We're pulling off them because they're well on track to be independent," he says.
The army has previously announced all patrol and forward operating bases will be emptied of Australian forces and handed over to the ANA by the end of the year.
The bases, many built by the Australians, have been pivotal to Australia's mentoring and training mission of the ANA 4th Brigade.
At FOB Mirwais, 3RAR Task Group troops have been mentoring the ANA 2 Kandak - the Afghan term for Battalion - as well as fighting alongside them on joint patrols.
The base's commanding officer, Major Judd Finger, says the new dividing wall is a precautionary measure against the insider threat, and not a sign of a damaged relationship.
"You can't rule it out 100 per cent however our troops will carry on with the ANA and our relationship is still good," he says.
While 2 Kandak hasn't yet been officially declared independent, Major Finger says they're ready.
"The Kandak itself now is independent. So it can operate independently and it has done so for the last year throughout the Chora Baluchi region," he says.
The ANA operations commander at Mirwais, Lieutenant-Colonel Mohammad Wasseem, says the wall is not "a division that can stop our co-operation... This was only a security measure and there is no other consideration."
He blames the insider threat on Pakistan: "They train their personnel amongst our personnel."
On August 29, Afghan army Sergeant Hekmatullah opened fire on five Australian soldiers at patrol base Wahab.
Private Robert Poate, 23, Lance Corporal Stjepan Milosevic, 44, and Sapper James Martin, 21, were killed. The two wounded have not been named.
ANA soldiers at the base had been disarmed except for those on guard duty. The shooter had only just checked out his weapon to begin a guard shift when he fired on the men.
He jumped the fence, ran away and disappeared.
"As for his motivation, look I'm pretty keen to have a chat with him and ask him. And if he shows his face again we'll do that, we'll have a chat," says Lieutenant-Colonel Scott.
A $US5000 ($4785) bounty on his head has failed to result in his capture.
Lieutenant-Colonel Scott says the threat has to be put in perspective.
"We deal with 4000 ANA soldiers on our tour here. We've had one insider attack.... so that's one soldier in 4000 who's managed tragically to kill our mates."


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Tuesday, March 15, 2005
mystery photos...
|This photo is one of several very old snapshots I found in a keepsake box. Apparently it was a photo my grandmother saved (both of my grandparents are gone), although I have no idea who it might be. It was probably taken in the early 1920's or a little earlier judging from the look of similar photos that had dates. It is particularly intriguing to me for some reason and I find myself pulling it out often.
My goal in life right now is two-fold: make it to work and breathe. And I'm having a hard time with the breathing part. I've never felt pain like this in my life. My muscles are so tight my skin burns. Hopefully, someday I can actually write about the accident a little, but right now I am broken into a million pieces--all scattered around an empty space in my chest that could swallow the universe whole.
Posting will be quite sporadic as will blog-surfing. For those of you I've become close to, please feel free to email me at any time. Your words of kindness have meant a great deal to me.
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Thursday, March 10, 2005
Me and Daddy in 1969
|Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
--Robert Frost
|Thank you all for the kind comments, e-hugs and words of comfort. I didn't know my heart could break into so many pieces. The pain is almost unbearable. Daddy would have been 70 this May. I keep thinking maybe if I go ahead and dial his number he will answer and it will all be over...and we will talk about what an awful time we had to go through together. The poem above was one he used to quote to me. It was read at his funeral service.
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Wednesday, March 02, 2005
News for Hatamaran readers
Hello, folks. This is Barry from Inn of the Last Home, guest-blogging for Teresa. I volunteered to post this for her readers, since I know how much she cares about each of you and considers your friendship very valuable. Well, she's going to need it more than ever...
Teresa's father passed away suddenly this past Saturday. It was a great shock to her and her family, and she will be taking a short hiatus from her site until things are back in order. I'm sure she would appreciate any comments and words of encouragement you can give.
I don't know specifically what she would ask in memorials, but if I may suggest memorial gifts to any of the charities she lists to the left - such as the one to save the wild horses - or to your local animal shelter would be appreciated.
I don't know if she gives out her email address, but if you'd like to send her a note feel free to send it to firstname.lastname@example.com and I'll make sure she gets them.
In her stead, I thank you in advance and God bless.
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Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
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The universe of Quentin Tarantino is populated by characters who aren't exactly real, but rather combine a jumble of movie types — the cool/stoned hitmen of Pulp Fiction, say, or the spiritual/violent kung fu masters of Kill Bill — into a pastiche of borrowed cinematic worlds. Inglourious Basterds, a fantasy of Second World War revenge, was the pop culture spin on war films (particularly a 1978 Italian movie — Tarantino is a sucker for genre). The fractured history continues in his new movie, Django Unchained, which is the meeting place of the spaghetti western and American slavery: the man with no name meets the men with no hope.
Set in 1858, just before the Civil War, it's both a brutal bloodbath and a satisfying reinvention of the past, and it is edifying, or at least interesting, that it comes on the heels of Lincoln, a shaded biography of the man who freed the slaves but had to extend a brutal war to do it. Django doesn't free that many slaves, but he's hell on slave-owners.
He's played by Jamie Foxx, who begins the picture as a slave recently sold at auction and forced to walk in a long chain gang to his next plantation. Into his life rides Dr. Schultz, a travelling dentist who drives a coach with a wooden molar bouncing merrily on top. But Schultz isn't your ordinary doctor: he's a bounty hunter, played by Christoph Waltz — the dangerously learned Nazi Col. Hans Landa of Inglourious Basterds — with the same exaggerated politeness and verbal gymnastics. "Keep your caterwauling down to a minimum," he tells a man he has just shot off his horse.
Schultz needs Django because he can identify his next targets, a group of vicious slavers, of which Django Unchained is richly endowed, each of them more grizzled, sadistic and leering than the next. Eventually he takes Django into his employ as an assistant, stupefying the residents of several southern towns ("There's a n—– on a horse!") but finding a natural-born killer inside the ex-slave. "Kill white folks and they pay you for it?" Django asks. "What's not to like?"
Eventually, they head off on their mission: to free Django's wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) from a slave owner named — with no little irony — Calvin Candie and played by Leonardo DiCaprio with all the false bonhomie and underlying evil of Col. Lada himself. There's a thrill to such characters, if only in the anticipation of their comeuppance, and seeing Waltz clash with his opposite number is one of the pleasures of Tarantino's wheel-with-in-a-wheel cinema.
Schultz and Django are putting on an act — "you'll be playing a character," the dentist tells the freed slave — that is itself an act within an act, all running on the hamster wheel of homage. Django Unchained pays tribute to the 1974 film Mandingo, about black slaves forced to become fighters for their owners' amusement, and it takes part of its title, as well as its notions of dangerous strangers, from the 1966 Italian movie Django, in which the silent killer rode into town dragging a coffin. It also borrows the star: Franco Nero is one of several cool/obscure actors who populate the film. His character asks Django to spell his name. "The D is silent," Django says. "I know," Nero's gunman answers.
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In smaller roles are Don Johnson, Tom Wopat, Russ Tamblyn, Bruce Dern, Lee Horsley, Michael Parks and Tarantino himself, looking fairly prosperous, by the way. Jonah Hill has a cameo as a member of a racist gang, a sort of proto-KKK, who have a long and funny argument about how their masks don't fit properly. It's right out of Blazing Saddles, to which Django Unchained also owes a debt. For one thing, both have soundtracks of melodic anachronism: this one combines the likes of Jim Croce with the spaghetti themes of Ennio Morricone.
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So, here we are the moment many of you Junkies have been waiting for: I got fired!
I am pretty sure before I even arrived it was determined that I was going home early. As anyone who watched the first of this season saw, head coach Junior Dos Santos said I was here to help run the practices and be his eyes and ears. None of the coaches spoke comfortably in English, and they relied upon me to be the communicator.
I knew it was Team JDS, but they forgot the team's wrestling coach and translator, and I stepped in to help. As soon as Junior's "real" coaches arrived, my days were numbered. I think Junior was just waiting for the opportunity to let me know.
As this episode opens, it shows me contradicting Junior. But that did not happen the way it was shown. I was merely answering a question that was asked of me from a couple of the guys. I did not just sit there and correct Junior.
Like I said, I think it was predetermined that I would exit when Junior's boxing coach ("his trusted advisor") and his strength-and-conditioning coach arrived. They needed a room, and I was the only outsider on his coaching staff.
According to Junior, my exit was due to asking him the night before if I could go early to help Zach Davis with his weight since he was so frequently the heaviest fighter. Junior had said yes, that I could go.
I told fellow assistant coach Billy Scheibe what was going on, and he said he "thought it was a good idea." So when I got up to head over to the house, I was told Zach was "OK" by the producers and it would be hard to bring separate camera crews. So they recommended I not go.
It was then I was told that we couldn't see the guys unless there was a camera present and production was ready (which makes sense). I didn't know that, though, and if they said he was OK, I felt it was not worth it to get an extra camera crew.
Junior said he wanted to head over later in the day. I went to the hotel and waited to go with Junior and the other coaches. They never went, so in my mind, it was no big deal.
The training days went by, and I just hung with the guys and let the coaches coach. I was being isolated from the training sessions since the previous week. I felt the best thing I could do was to just be available to the guys who had a need for me and do whatever Junior asked of me.
But then Junior told the guys not to give me attention and seemed pissed and after a five-minute discussion. Assistant coach Luiz Dorea decided it was time for me to leave, and Junior executed his orders.
If you watch the discussion between Junior and me, you will notice I asked, "Did I do everything you asked of me?" And Junior said "Yes." His said his reasoning was, "It was confusing and the vibe was bad." But he did not offer much in terms of reasons.
The vibe in the gym had been good. The guys were happy, and we were winning. As you saw, the fighters and I were joking around and enjoying ourselves.
In one sentence Junior said he was asking me to leave because I tried to go to the fight house and that it was "disrespectful." Then he said he was asking me to leave because the vibe was bad and things were confusing. Neither Junior nor Dorea asked the most important people (the fighters) how they felt. It was simply what JDS and Dorea wanted.
Then Junior told the fighters I left on my own free will. So I guess I can see why Junior is confused. It was because I left on my own free will. It was confusing and a bad vibe (even though we were having fun and winning). Or was it because I aksed him if I should go to the hosue to check on Zach, and he said yes?
Who knows? He surely wasn't able to explain it to me. Essentially he told me I did everything he asked, and I was fired.
I read the comments here, and I know a lot of you think I was out of line. I am sure many of you will be happy now that I am not on the show anymore. I was asked to come and help him communicate and help run practices. I am not a "world class" wrestling coach or wrestler. I was asked by a friend (Ed Soares) to help out, and I did everything I was asked (as Junior acknowledged to be the fact).
I love coaching, and much like a drill sergeant has to prepare his soldiers for battle, that is what I do. If you know me (Ed surely does) or asked around, you would know what you are getting. I have no regrets other than I was not able to stay until the end to help our guys see their dream become a reality.
Back in the hotel room, I called my manager, and he told me he would reach out to Ed and the producers to see what if anything could be done. But Junior and his guys were telling me they needed my room and that I had to go.
I had put my life on hold for them, and they could not get me out of the building fast enough. Junior is not a nice guy. He was great when he needed me, but as soon as he had another option, he could not seperate from me fast enough. I would not have taken a temporary or part-time coaching gig.
My manager said he reached Ed and that Ed said he was "surprised" and would talk to Junior. The next morning, the producers called my manager and me and informed us that it was entirely Junior's choice and that his decision was made and final. They asked me where I wanted my plane ticket to take me.
Regardless of how you view me, I really do want to thank you all for coming back every week and reading and commenting. I really do appreciate the feedback, both positive and negative. In the end, it will make me a better coach, fighter and person.
I am honored to be blogging for you guys. I will learn from this. Here is a quote my manager sent me today I think it applies to me and my time on the show: "People will hate you, rate you, shake you, and break you. How STRONG you stand is what makes you."
Brock Lesnar's team seemed not to have a lot of respect for him. Maybe it was the coaching style or the limited time in the cage.
His coaches were very experienced, and Brock's limited fighting experience had been at the highest levels (and used in some of the biggest events in the UFC's history).
But somewhere along the lines there was a disconnect. Maybe it was the whole chicken s*#t comment. He had talented guys, but they seemed to rebel against him internally.
According to our team, they never really spoke highly of the training sessions or what was being shown to them.
After watching the show, I can honestly say that Chuck O'Neil was the best decision for the wild-card spot. Chuck was focused and really wanted to be there, based on what we saw. And most importantly, he had no injures.
He wasn't bringing down any of the guys and always stayed positive. He was there for the team as well as himself. Len Bentley, on the the other, was talked about differently by the guys, though everyone respected his abilities.
Team Santos coaching
I was no longer part of the coaching staff. It was clear that after being there a few days, Junior's boxing coach was running the show.
Even though I was fired on that specific day, I essentially had been removed from the process many days before. Dorea has a great take on striking for MMA. I mean, look at the guys he has produced. Junior has some of the fastest hands and footwork in the heavyweight division. He probably would have been there from the start had he not been getting Anderson Silva ready.
Who was I to complain about a guy like that taking over?
I honestly would have been like every other assistant coach from "TUF" had it not been for the language barrier. Even our team commented on not having anyone in the corner they could understand
When the evaluations and almost all the preliminary bouts were completed, Junior had put me on the front line to handle these things. There was no time spent with the guys building a relationship for coach Dorea. The time it takes for JDS to translate everything Dorea wants could be time training or working on different skills. You have to think if he was with Dorea working on something when his attention was diverted from the other guys. Junior had Dorea running things then, though.
Zach vs. Chuck matchup
This was a great matchup for us, I thought. Both guys were tall and used Brazilian jiu-jitsu as their primary weapon of choice. I knew how good Zach was on the ground and at taking instructions.
But I didn't know what Chuck was bringing to the table exactly.
Zach was one of the most lighthearted guys on the team. He made training bearable with his good nature and all-around great disposition. He was a joy to work with because he would do whatever you wanted. He believed in what you were saying. He always worked hard and looked for new things to add to his game.
His lesser strength was open wrestling, including taking someone down in an open space. We worked on his cage work and clinch work. He could use his length to control positions through leverage and take the fights to the ground.
Zach on the ground is a problem for most guys. He has a good active guard with smooth transitions. His striking was not bad once he let his hands go, but he had issues with gauging distance at times.
Meanwhile, I got to meet Chuck in the house. He was very funny and sociable, always cracking jokes. I thought that was an indication that he was confident and secure about himself.
Despite not knowing his skill level, I though it seemed he had it together upstairs. He had a decent record that indicated he was good on the ground, and his build corresponded with that. He got along well with everyone in the house (except Chris Cope), so I knew he was there to fight.
Zach vs. Chuck outcome
The fight was back and forth for the most part with Zach controlling the clinch. Chuck was game and not rolling over for Zach.
I personally thought their jiu jitsu would cancel out and that it would become a positioning and striking battle.
Once Zach hit his back, that active guard of his started working. He put Chuck in a tight triangle choke, which is Chuck's signature move. That made the loss even harder for Chuck to swallow.
That win helped push us a 4-2 edge.
Justin Edwards vs. Tony Ferguson matchup
Justin was a sparkplug!
He pushed to exhaustion every workout and never got down about anything. He had a big heart and a ton of fight in that heart. He was powerful and hit hard. He had a great ability to scramble and push the pace. He used strong takedowns frequently in training.
I just had problems controlling his tempo. He is explosive and needed to attack in spots.
I watched Tony during evaluations. I thought his wrestling was OK but loose, meaning he wasn't a very controlling Matt Hughes or Jon Fitch-style wrestler.
It was hard to tell if he had power in his hands, but he threw a lot and stayed calm. I thought he was more of a counter-fighter. All in all, I thought he was better than a good portion of the guys in a few areas. He was a well-mannered, level-headed guy when I talked with him at the house. He seemed very focused on winning.
Justin Edwards vs. Tony Ferguson outcome
The fight started off with Justin being very aggressive and coming at Tony. He was really pressing and staying in Tony's face.
Tony was taking his time, it seemed, and waiting for Justin to settle down a bit. Justin scored a takedown, which Tony eventually got up from.
Justin began to slow down a tad but still stayed aggressive. Tony then began landing good shots off the counter. Justin shot in again to regain momentum. Justin then began to work from the top and stood to his feet while in Tony's striking range.
Tony threw an upkick that sent Justin to the canvas. And the fight was over.
Being that was the first time I saw these fights, they were both very hard to watch.
Lew Polley is an assistant coach for Junior Dos Santos on "The Ultimate Fighter 13." The trainer and fighter is sponsored by DollamurMartialArts.com and PerformanceMMA.com. You can follow him on Twitter (@LewPolley) and his website/fan community LewPolley.ning.com.


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Disabled by multiple sclerosis and using a wheelchair, I knew it was far too difficult for me to travel to New York City from my home in Washington, D.C., for the milestone reunion for the Class of 1973. Instead, I took a virtual trip to my 40th reunion, aided by 21st century technology and the forward thinking of a dear friend and classmate, Sherry Katz-Bearnot.
I was always known as a klutz, falling on smooth surfaces and not being able to get up. But, in 2007, a doctor realized I had classic multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, ordered an MRI, and put me on the path to managing a disease that has no cure and only gets worse. In the last six years, my physical condition has steadily worsened despite physical therapy and a drug to slow the progress of the disease. Once able to use a walker and to drive, I now use a wheelchair and have a full time health-care aide. I just bought a handicap-accessible van for my husband to drive.
Many difficulties prevented my "in person" attendance at Reunion. Simply driving to New York would have been exhausting. Also, I must sleep in a hospital bed, which no hotel has. My husband would have had to push my wheelchair around campus. But it was very important for me to be at our 40th reunion in some way because it's such a landmark year: Careers are winding down; many of us are already retired or starting new chapters in our lives; some already are grandparents. I still have wonderful memories about Barnard and how it gave me the tools to forge my way in the world.
Three months before Reunion, Sherry visited me in McLean, Va. When I expressed my regret that I couldn't go, she replied, "Yes, you can. You can Skype." I use Skype all the time in my work as a freelance writer with my own company, Words by Judi Hasson, for which I write about many different issues, including technology and disability. Why not use Skype for Reunion?
I think Sherry and I may have made Barnard history as the first classmates to attend Reunion together in such a manner. With Sherry walking around campus with her iPad, I got a virtual tour of Barnard; I saw new parts of the campus and the old brick of the 20th century one. I talked to Barnard pals, old friends I'm in touch with all the time, others whom I hadn't seen in years. I was overwhelmed to actually see my classmates and "feel" like I was really there, all thanks to the benefits of early-21st century technology.
I went to the Friday-night reunion dinner where I heard the clinking glasses and Barnard President Debora Spar speak about Barnard today and where the College wants to go in the future. I "met" President Spar as Sherry Skyped me through the dining room. I even appeared in the class picture as Jessica Raimi held the iPad with my "live" picture clearly visible. Pretty amazing for someone who was not physically there, and a real thrill for me.
Although I am still in touch with many Barnard friends through calls, visits, and Facebook, the last time I was at a reunion was in 2003; physically, then, I was far from who I am today. But this year, my classmates were really excited to see me as much as I was to see and talk to them.
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