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Center for Archival Collections
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December 1988: Volume 7, Number 3
Rare Books & Special Collections | Architecture: Upright & Wing | Archival Chronicle Index | CAC Homepage
The Rare Books Division
The Robert Aickman Collection includes a large amount of material relating to Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley, including these issues of The Yellow Book.
The Rare Books Division of the Center for Archival Collections more than tripled in size during its first ten years and as of 2002-2003 numbers nearly 8,000 titles, with an additional 12,000 titles in Special Collections A, B, and Pollock. Although some of this growth was due to purchases and transfers from other collections, most of the increase has been the result of generous gifts from alumni, faculty, and friends. Such gifts are essential if the Rare Books Collection is to continue to expand and remain an important asset to Bowling Green State University.
While the subject matter of the collection ranges from philosophy and religion through the sciences and history, the greatest strengths lie in American and British literature.
The Ockuly FDR Collection (MS 415), a gift of Dr. Eugene Ockuly, consists of books, periodicals, campaign materials, correspondence, photographs, and a comprehensive collection of White House press releases, all documenting the life and times of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The Frederick F. and Thomas F. Eckman Memorial Collection, donated by Frederick and Martha Eckman, formerly of the Bowling Green State University English Department, emphasizes American poetry of the late twentieth century. In addition to the books and periodicals of the initial donation, Frederick Eckman's manuscript collection (MS 775) and personal library provide the perspective of a working poet who was a co-founder of the BGSU Creative Writing Program. Taken together with the Stranahan Poetry Collection, given by Virginia Stranahan, it makes an impressive survey of nineteenth and twentieth century poetry. Holdings range from the works of Robert Browning, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Robinson Jeffers, to Lawrence Durrell, Robert Lowell, and Theodore Roethke. The Eckman collection is distinguished by many small press and periodical publications, while one major focus of the Stranahan collection is the poetry of the World War I era.
Poetry holdings have probably been the area of greatest growth in recent years. The Robert Peters Collection (MS 626) and the Carol Berge collection (MS 693) reflect the avant-garde and small press publications of the last quarter of the twentieth century. A more detailed description of the Peters Collection is found in another issue of the Archival Chronicle .
The Robert R. Hubach Whitman Collection was given by another Bowling Green professor of English. With numerous editions of Whitman's works and many critical studies, the collection complements the strong nucleus of the poet's first editions in the general Rare Books Division. The strength of the H. Glendon Steele Collection lies especially in the publications of the Limited Editions Club, the Heritage Press, and the Folio Society. Philip F. O'Connor, co-founder of the Creative Writing Program, donated first and early printings of Pulitzer Prize nominees in fiction for the years in which he was a judge in that category. At his retirement from the University, he donated his papers and professional book collection (MS 724).
The Rare Books Division also has acquired the private library and manuscript collection of Robert Aickman (MS 294), the respected British theater critic and writer of occult fiction. Aickman's holdings include nineteenth and twentieth century literature and history, in addition to manuscripts of many of Aickman's works. A large amount of material relating to Oscar Wilde, Lord Alfred Douglas, Aubrey Beardsley, and their contemporaries includes rare informal photographs of Douglas taken shortly before his death. Of special interest is a first, limited and signed edition of Lady Chatterley's Lover.
The noted Toledo children's author, Jan Wahl (MS 69), has given over forty of his manuscripts as well as letters and original illustrations. His new publications have been added regularly since his initial gift. Ellen Wells of the Smithsonian Institution donated prints and other materials by and about American illustrator Maxfield Parrish.
The largest and best-known of the Rare Books Division's holdings is the Ray Bradbury Collection (MS 379). Over one hundred Bradbury manuscripts--including the original Fahrenheit 451--as well as correspondence, tapes, photographs, and memorabilia were acquired from William F. Nolan, author of Logan's Run and a long-time friend of Bradbury. This unique and comprehensive resource includes periodicals, pamphlets, posters, broadsides, autographed books, and many first and limited editions.
The general Rare Books Collection includes illuminated manuscripts and early imprints dating from 1497. In addition, there are works from such important presses as Kelmscott, Hogarth, Merrymount, Shakespeare Head, Black Sparrow, and Golden Cockerel. The book as a work of art may be studied in volumes featuring fore-edge paintings and those editions designed and printed by such craftsmen as Bruce Rogers, W. A. Dwiggins, Eric Gill, D. B. Updike, Valenti Angelo, Cobden-Sanderson, William Morris, Leonard Baskin, Will and Sebastian Carter, and Graham Mackintosh.
Another important segment of the collection is first, limited, and signed editions. Represented are such American authors as Hawthorne, Thoreau, Howells, Twain, Dreiser, O'Neill, Sherwood Anderson, and William Carlos Williams. British authors included in this category are Byron, Shelley, T. S. Elliot, D. H. Lawrence, Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf and W. B. Yeats. Contemporary writers such as John Updike, Saul Bellow, Norman Mailer, Margaret Atwood, and John Fowles are also represented in the general Rare Books holdings.
Anyone thinking of contributing any rare books or manuscripts is invited to contact Lee McLaird, Curator of Rare Books and Special Collections.
--Nancy Steen (1988)
Lee N. McLaird
Upright and Wing: The No-Nonsense House
This upright-and-wing, located in Clyde, Ohio, is a good example of the style after 1850. Here, the upright has two bays, with the main entrance in the kitchen wing. Notice the gabled dormer with fishscale shingles, a later addition in the folk-Victorian tradition. One of the most common house types in northwest Ohio is the upright-and-wing or gable-front-and-wing. This L-shaped house has its origins in the building traditions of New England and the Great Lakes region. This may account for its significant numbers in the northern tier of northwest Ohio counties, whose settlers often came from these areas. | |
The upright-and-wing house consists of a one-and-a-half to two story wing with a front gable roof and perpendicular orientation, and a side wing set at a right angle to it (sometimes known as the kitchen wing), one-half to one story tall, with a side gable and parallel orientation.
The upright element usually has three bays. Early examples contain a door to one side and can probably be traced to earlier gable-front Greek Revival houses. In later examples, particularly after 1850, the upright shrinks to two bays and the main entry shifts to the kitchen wing. This change may have been due to the growing recognition of the first floor of the upright as formal space and the kitchen wing as the informal, everyday center of family activity. Later examples also include a porch in the space provided by the recessed wing.
Because of their origin, these houses sometimes bear evidence of Greek Revival influence. However, northwest Ohio examples are usually simple Folk Victorian or Vernacular types with little or no stylistic influence. Folk Victorian upright-and-wings may include minor detailing in the porch or cornice line, including turned porch supports and bracketed eaves. Both masonry and frame construction were popular.
No systematic survey of upright-and-wing houses in northwest Ohio has been conducted. However, a recent "windshield" survey in Clyde and Bowling Green revealed numerous examples. In fact, the upright-and-wing was so prevalent in Clyde, that, according to architect and Clyde native, Thad Hurd, local builders referred to the house type as "wing and a upright."
Upright-and-wing houses continued to be built well into the twentieth century. Even some contemporary house plans reveal the influence of this historic house-type.
Look for upright-and-wing houses the next time you travel the country roads or small town streets of northwest Ohio. You may even live in one.
--Glenn A. Harper
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An old friend of mine tweeted that in the recent presidential elections, the biggest winner was Big Data. The implication is that the race for president – and probably many other lesser races, as well – went to the candidate that used technology most effectively. As ever, money was a huge issue, but perhaps for the first time on a national scale in the United States, tech trumped it.
In my opinion, Big Data wasn't the only winning technology. Mobility was also very evident in the race. Both presidential candidates released mobile apps for supporters to track them in the polls, and each attempted to harness mobility to allow users to lend a hand to their respective campaigns. It was probably not a coincidence that, according to Pew Research results, traditionally disenfranchised youth and minorities – the voting blocks that came out most strongly in support of the incumbent — are more likely to have a smartphone, and to know how to use it.
But technology can be a fickle mistress, and perhaps for some political camps, a strange and unpredictable bedfellow. The Atlantic reported that the republican presidential campaign's attempt to launch a massive online "get out the vote" effort, code-named Project Orca, backfired in the final hours of the campaign, with disastrous effects. To be fair, the democratic campaign had its own struggles with technology, though history is always kinder to the victors.
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Happy to be headed out on your first cruise? We've got some tips to make it worth cheering about. Photo courtesy of Atlantis Events.
Think of a gay cruise as a floating version of Provincetown with its huge range of visitors, activities, restaurants, and entertainment, and you start to have an idea of what to look forward to on a gay cruise. In fact, on many of today's gigantic, modern ships, with deck upon deck of lounges, bars, theaters, restaurants, fitness centers, and spas, there are even more options at sea than there are at many land-based resorts, including surfing simulators, rock-climbing walls, and even an ice-skating rink. Still, from the variety of destinations visited to working out during heavy seas and lifeboat drills there are aspects of life at sea that are unlike any other vacation you've ever taken. Some awareness of these will help you enjoy your upcoming cruise even more.
Know before you go
You won't have a lot of storage space in your cabin so don't overpack and use soft-sided or collapsible luggage. Pack plenty of personal items — sunscreen, personal lubricant, condoms, motion discomfort medication pills, etc. Though they're available on board, the selection may be limited and the prices high, as are other necessities such as memory cards, and batteries. Pack a travel alarm clock (most cabins don't have one) and a portable music player. Cabins have TVs but usually no source of music. If budget permits, book a cabin with balcony. Having a quiet place to escape to — especially if you have a cabin mate — can really make a great vacation that much nicer.
Read through the cruise itinerary for special events and parties like the "White Party," "Mardi Gras Party," or "Undersea Party." Pack items corresponding to these themes. You may think it seems silly, but pretty much everyone dresses up for every event whether it's a simple strand of Mardi Gras beads or an elaborate costume. You may feel left out if you're not participating. That said, remember the cabin's limited closet space so pack efficiently. Ask yourself if you really need two pairs of cowboy boots!
Check out the ship's deck plan on the website of the cruise provider, the cruise ship or even of one of the may cruise websites for consumers, like CruiseCritic to get familiar with the stunning array of features and amenities on board.
Photo courtesy of RSVP Vacations.
If you have medications that need refrigeration, ask about the availability of a refrigerator in your room, or bring a small cooler with you — there is plenty of ice on board. Pack some water, and pick some up at each port. It can be expensive on board.
You will likely read some very strict warnings about bringing or using illegal drugs aboard ship. Heed them. That said, people do it. You're not likely to be searched getting on the ship (although luggage is X-rayed and drug-sniffing dogs often patrol the boarding area), but you can be put off the ship if you're caught using drugs. Your cabin is also subject to search by customs officials at any port. This has happened, and passengers have been fined. Finally, there is always a chance you will be searched by U.S. Customs disembarking a ship at a U.S. port. Don't ever risk taking illicit substances back into the United States with you.
Read up on the destinations you will be visiting. There is usually one stop on major gay cruises in the Caribbean that's for the exclusive use of the cruise ship or cruise line. In addition though you'll visit other ports where you are free to travel on your own or on an organized excursion. While excursions can be an easy (though sometimes pricey) way to discover a new destination, if you feel adventurous, it can be fun to explore on your own. CruiseCritic is also a great source of information on activities besides those sold as cruise excursions on board.
Have business cards made up with your picture, cabin number, cell phone number, Manhunt handle, e-mail address, and hometown. With gay cruises becoming bigger and bigger, it's more and more difficult to keep track of new friends on board and more and more likely you may never see that hottie you spied at the "Sail Away" party. If you see someone, introduce yourself and hand him your card. Carpe diem. Chances are much better that you'll be able to find him later in the cruise.
Buy travel insurance, especially if you live in a cold climate or going overseas, and double check that your health insurance will be good in foreign countries. If not, not consider purchasing travel guard health insurance, you never know when you will break a heel. Do call your credit card company in advance to check on foreign transaction fees and other fees for using your credit card outside the country in a port.
-Jeff G., Philadelphia
Beware of cell phone roaming charges. More and more ships are offering cellular phone service at sea, but sometime they assess roaming charges or tack other fees on to your bill. Be sure to check with your particular cruise line before you sail.
-Steve R., Los Angeles
All aboard!
Ships usually board between noon and 4 p.m. on the day of departure. If you don't want to wait in a long line to check in, you should arrive shortly after halfway through the boarding. That said, it's really fun to board early. With gay cruises, the minute passengers step foot on board, they are on holiday, ready to socialize, interact, and meet future ex-boyfriends. The earlier you get there, the more time you have to relax, eat, drink, meet others, and explore the ship.
Pack anything vital (medicines, cameras, wallet) in your carry-on luggage, as well as anything that might make your first few hours more comfortable, such as shorts or a sweatshirt, depending on the weather.
Pack everything you need for your first 8 hours on ship in your carry-on. It's possible your luggage won't be delivered until after dinner. Go ahead and take your over 3 oz toiletries from your airline checked luggage and move them to your carry-on before you recheck the luggage with the cruise line.
-Billy K., New York
If you're not in a suite, most cruise lines have liquid soap/shampoo dispensers in the bathroom. Throw in a bar of soap and a small bottle of your favorite shampoo.
-Gregg K., New York
First things first: Grab the ship map available in your cabin or at the front desk and take a walking tour of the public areas of the ship. Many cruisers are surprised to learn about all the features and amenities onboard. There's usually a movie cinema; a library where you can check out books and pick up a daily news extract; a fitness center; a clothing-optional sunbathing area; a business center; a cigar lounge; lots of intimate off-the-beaten path nooks to drink and socialize or read in calm; and much more. You'll feel more oriented and confident once you tour through the entire ship.
On the Solstice by Celebrity Cruises (being used by Atlantis Events), there is an interactive display in the ship's library that is an amazing overview of the ship. Check this out as soon as you can at the beginning of the cruise.
-Justin G, San Francisco.You can't possibly do everything so it is important to identify a few things you might like to do each day. Then, always be prepared to just go with the flow and possibly changes plans.
-Art R., Boston
There are a few details you should take care of as soon as you get on board: Spa and beauty treatment appointments book up quickly; if you want to schedule a massage, haircut, or manicure, do it now. The spa treatments can be expensive but, hey, this is your vacation, and you want to look and feel your best. Many specialty restaurants also require advance booking, often they have a supplemental charge of $10 to 20 or more per person but they are usually well worth it for the better selection of food, more intimate setting and more personalized service. These are also a great place to impress a business client or date.
Book your outings as early as possible. We missed out on a couple good snorkeling excursions and long kayak trips because they were full.
-Johnny O., Ft. Lauderdale
If you bring your laptop, splurge for the no-limit Internet usage program. Most of today's ships have wireless coverage across much of the ship. The no-limit program seems pricey but you'll be surprised at how quickly minutes click by on the pay-per-minute plans. Plus Internet access at sea can be very tricky with the signal unavailable at times and the service very slow at peak times.
On the first day, you are required to don the giant orange life vests that otherwise will remain stuffed in the back of your cabin's closet and assemble for the mandatory fire drill. Take your camera. It's an important drill but it really is funny seeing everyone in these puffy orange vests.
-Eddie O., Paris, France
Photo courtesty of Atlantis Events.
Who's who
Be sure to go to the first "Sail Away," which is the perfect time to start scouting out for potential dates.
You may be surprised at the diversity in age and body types on most gay men's cruises given the ads depicting mostly lean, buff young men. There are plenty of these, of course, but you'll find folks from 21 to 90 of all races; folks who love to party; others who prefer peace and quiet and everything in between.
Get that body fit and trim. You'll be surrounded by thousands of men. There is no better way to enjoy a vacation than to feel the best you can. So, hit the gym and get your body into the best shape you can.
-Dane S., New York
Among the major gay cruise companies, Atlantis and RSVP cruises welcome women and you often get a small percentage of them (straight and lesbian) on board. And they're fun. Olivia is all women and only women. While Sweet welcomes men, there are very few on board. R Family Vacations caters primarily to gay and lesbian families and their straight friends and family.
Pack 3×5 index cards. Trying to communicate on the ship is one of the 7 levels of hell. Index cards are stiff enough to slip under cabin doors and allow for quick notes back and forth to help coordinate between members of a group. And they slip easily into purses and pockets.
-Leyla F., Los Angeles
Eating out
Onboard dining continues to expand and evolve on most cruise ships, especially the most modern and up-to-date vessels. Atlantis offers their signature open seating and no dress code for dining, which many frequent cruisers find to be a refreshing change from the formality found on many mainstream cruises.
Try all the food venues on the ship and pick the few where you feel most comfortable. (It's nice to have at least one thing seem cozy and predictable.)
-Johnny O., Ft. LauderdaleBook a specialty restaurant the first night of your cruise: they usually have a special on the first night of the cruise (2 for 1 sometimes!)
-Gregg K., New York
On some cruises the primary dining rooms may have early or late seating options in which case dinner is served in two shifts, and on some sailings you are assigned to one of them for the duration of your cruise. Take the plunge and opt for a big table, which usually has eight seats. It's more fun. You can always change your table later if you don't like the company. Most entertainment is also done in two shifts, with an early and late performance to match your dining option.
Seating assignments (main or late) really affect dinner only, since breakfast and lunch in the dining rooms are sparsely attended. Most ships also offer at least one alternate dining option, such as a casual buffet that you can eat at almost any hour of the day. If there's an appetizer, entrée, or dessert you really like, don't be ashamed to ask for seconds. And if someone at your table is enjoying something you think you'd like better, go ahead and ask for a replacement. Your waiter will be happy to comply. Don't forget too that most ships offer late or even all-night cabin service that's usually free. So, binge away! (There's also a great gym on board so you can burn off the calories later.)
The first few days are always intense with every dirty dog smelling each other and that cruising energy is overwhelming. I say smile, and say hello to everyone, and it all will get easier to deal with. Many people are dying to engage in conversation and to have others join them at their dining table
-Art R., Boston
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What to wear
Dress is very casual most of the time on ship, and at the ports of call. According to recent first-time cruiser Jeff G., "You will spend most of your time in bathing suit and casual wear." At night on some cruises, you may be expected to dress up a little (long pants and a collared shirt for men and something equally neat for women). Only a few passengers dress up beyond that. Some cruises still offer formal nights, and about half of the ship will really dress up on those nights. Bring a sweater or sweatshirt (it can be cool at night even in the Caribbean or Hawaii), a lightweight rain jacket, and plenty of shorts, swimsuits, and T-shirts and a small backpack. Some cruise companies offer guests a complimentary bag (with the company's logo), which you can use during the cruise.
Working out
Most modern cruise ships have extraordinarily well-equipped and spacious gyms with all the latest cardio equipment and plenty of dumbbells and barbells and even classes (spinning, aerobics, and yoga, etc.) The gym is usually very crowded at the beginning of the cruise and gets less and less so as the week progresses. Dedicated fitness enthusiasts should go early in the morning before the late-ish morning crowd appears. Beware lifting weights during heavy seas as the weights can be very difficult to control.
Motion discomfort
The good news is that it's not something most people have to worry about, if you take the right precautions. Motion discomfort is caused when the fluid in your inner ear and your eyes send conflicting messages to your brain about which way is up. Modern ships have stabilizers, which help minimize the pitching and rolling that can cause the problem in the first place. Experts recommend getting out on deck and watching the horizon to stave off impending sickness. Sea-Bands are elastic and plastic wristbands that use an acupressure point to prevent seasickness. You have to have them on before you start feeling ill for them to work, however. If you're prone to motion discomfort, you should consider medication as well. Over-the-counter medications Dramamine and Bonine both work reliably, although some Dramamine formulas cause drowsiness (which, if you're already sick, can sometimes be a blessed relief). The Scopolamine patch is still an option best left for those who know they will get sick, or who know they can tolerate it. The side effects can be significant.
Hooking up
If getting laid is important to you, you shouldn't need much help on an all-gay cruise, but here are a few tips. Many of these ships are big, and you can go for days without seeing someone. If you're interested in someone, seize the moment. The pool decks tend to attract more of the younger, party crowd, and things tend to get friskier after dark. Now we don't want to seem prudish here, and we like sex al fresco as much as anyone, but more than a modicum of discretion is appropriate here. (What would happen if everyone tried to get it on in a lifeboat?) Have a great time, but have consideration for your fellow passengers and the crew.
For those of you who are worried that there's going to be too much sex going on around you, don't. The atmosphere on these trips can be sexually charged, but rarely overtly sexual. That's really not what these cruises are about.
Sadly bidding farewell
The end of the cruise is a series of harsh realities, although there are a few ways to ease your transition. Your charge privileges generally end the night before your cruise (so carry your wallet), and a final accounting will be delivered to your room. This is when you find out how quickly those bar bills add up! Luggage to be carried off by the porters must be packed, properly tagged with the color-coded tags you are given by the cruise company, and placed outside your cabin door, generally by midnight. On large ships, when it's time to disembark, you will generally be assigned to a holding area on the ship based on your luggage tag color, and will have to wait until your color is called to disembark. Count on sitting for an hour, maybe longer. If you're impatient, you can carry your own luggage and walk off when you feel like it. Some cruises are moving toward a hotel-style checkout.
As you disembark, first-time cruisers are always shocked to see how many people they see for the first time as they are leaving. This underscores how important it is to seize the moment during the cruise. If you see someone you think you'd like to get to know, hand them your cabin card, and be sure to write down their cabin.
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On Thursday, July 19, Thai X-Press Inc. hosted a Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its grand opening.
Several local businesses and chamber members came out to enjoy menu samples and celebrate with the owners and staff.
Thai X-Press is a family-owned and -operated establishment located at 921 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd. in Brandon. The staff takes great pride in providing fast, fresh, high-quality ingredients at an affordable rate and are dedicated to providing the true Thai taste to their customers.
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Sixth grader Ava Pendlebury was surprised and excited to learn that she'd won first place in a writing contest sponsored by The Writing Conference.
Ava, 11, wrote a story called "A New Beginning" and entered it in the contest at the suggestion of Kimberly Detwiler, a gifted resource teacher at North Wales Elementary. Ava's story centers on a girl who moves from Virginia to Pennsylvania. While the girl leaves her best friend behind, by the end of the story she's begun to make new friends.
All the students who entered the contest wrote about the topic of change, Ava said. Even though she only moved once when she was too young to remember, she wrote a very convincing story about what it's like to move and go to a new school.
"The main character was an ordinary girl who has to move," she said. Ava modeled the characters in her story on her friends.
"I was so proud of her," said Julie Pendlebury, Ava's mom. Ava read early, she said. "She has an amazing ability." Ava's younger sister, Claudia, 7, is also a student at North Wales.
Pendlebury, who likes to write, wants to be a teacher and an author when she grows up. She took part in the North Penn School District Young Authors' Conference when she was in fourth and fifth grade.
"It was fun," she said. "I liked the stories I wrote."
As with many youngsters who write stories, Ava is an avid reader. She's especially fond of fiction and enjoys mysteries and ghost stories. Her favorite authors are Mary Downing Hahn, Rick Riordon and Margaret Peterson Haddix.
In school, Ava likes writing and science, particularly chemistry.
Her class, taught by Derek Fickert, recently learned about magnetic levitation (maglev) and made model trains out of Styrofoam that use that process.
We "had them race against my teacher's brother's class," she said. "My class won." The classes observed their respective train races via Skype.
Ava's other avocation is music. She takes piano lessons and plays classical and popular music. At school, she's in the chorus, show choir and select choir.
Ava's story, the winning entry in the category of elementary school narration division, will be published in "The Writer's Slate," a journal published by The Writing Conference Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Kansas that sponsors a variety of activities for young people and English and language arts teachers. These include literature festivals, conferences, writing conferences and "The Writers' Slate."
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The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has opened up its "Ask the AML (anti-money laundering) Expert" service to the jewelry industry at large. Jewelers who use the organization's e-mail function receive confidential responses to their anti-money laundering questions from Cecilia Gardner, JVC's president, CEO and general counsel, or Rebecca Halperin, JVC's associate general counsel.
Interest in compliance with money laundering statutes and regulations has grown among jewelers after news broke of Yakov Arabov's arrest on money-laundering charges in New York. Arabov is a prominent jeweler known in the trade as Jacob the Jeweler.
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First up is Camille who said this: "I love to buy my solids in my favorite colors by the bolt. They make the best backgrounds, bindings, and even backings, and I couldn't sew without my Bleached White 97. I should have counted how many bolts of white I sewed through last year! Maybe I'll try to keep track this year. Anyway, I love 97 (bleached white), 83 (gray), 34 (aqua), and 16 (red)."
"Lately Clover (9900-73) is my favorite green although it is not the same as my standard "Fig Tree" feeling yellowy-green. This one is a bit crisper and more apple green in tone, I guess. It matches well with Strawberry Fields, California Girl, and Avalon. We used Clover and Snow for our Blossom quilt from our latest book, With Fabric & Thread."
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"I use Tan (9900-13) as my standard linen-feeling background. It is the perfect neutral when I want something darker than cream or ivory, and I don't have actual linen on hand. I also love the Parchment (9900-39) color which is just slightly lighter than the Tan. I used the Tan for the background of my large Lollipops quilt, and I love how it sets off the Dresden plates. It [also] plays perfectly with the new Avalon collection.
The Golden Wheat (9900 103) is a wonderful orange that we used a lot in our Halloween Pops kits and other fall feeling projects. I will definitely be using that one again!
Other favorite 'must haves' that we have used in some of our bundles or that coordinate with our collections are Soft Yellow (9900-148), Butterscotch (9900-36)), Bubble Gum (9900-88), Coral (9900-147), Scarlet (9900-47), Breeze (9900-132), Mint (9900-133), and Celery (9900-72)."
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois underwent surgery on Monday after suffering a stroke and is under sedation in a neurological intensive care unit, a physician for the Republican lawmaker said.
Surgeons at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital removed a portion of the 52-year-old Kirk's skull to relieve pressure from post-stroke brain swelling, and said he had "tolerated that surgery very well."
Kirk, formerly a five-term member of the House of Representatives, won election in 2010 to President Barack Obama's old Senate seat, which was vacant.
The ischemic stroke, which is when blood flow is impeded by a blockage, in this case through the carotid artery, impacted the right side of Kirk's brain.
"It will affect his ability to move his left arm, possibly his left leg, and possibly will involve some facial paralysis," said Northwestern Memorial Hospital neurosurgeon Dr. Richard Fessler, who performed the surgery.
Had it happened on the left side of his brain, Fessler said "it would have affected his ability to speak, understand, and think. So we're very hopeful that when we get through his recovery, all of those functions will be intact."
"We're happy with his current status," Fessler told reporters, adding that Kirk can recognize people when he is not sedated.
Kirk checked into a hospital in the northern Chicago suburb of Lake Forest, Illinois, on Saturday, suffering from headache and dizziness, and was transferred to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Kirk aide Richard Goldberg delivered to reporters a statement from Kirk's family thanking doctors at both hospitals for the "excellent treatment and care" they provided and thanking family and friends for their support.
"We are confident that the fighter in him will prevail," Goldberg said.
Kirk's office, in a statement on Monday, expressed optimism about the Senator's recovery.
"Due to his young age, good health and the nature of the stroke, doctors are very confident in the Senator's recovery over the weeks ahead," Kirk's office said in a statement.
Kirk, a U.S. Naval Reserve pilot who has flown missions over Iraq, is viewed a moderate Republican. He has pressed the administration on enforcing strict sanctions on Iran aimed at thwarting the country's nuclear ambitions.
Kirk, a native of Champaign, Illinois, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2000 and narrowly beat Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias for the Senate seat.
Kirk recently endorsed former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney in the nominating process to select a Republican to challenge Obama for the White House in 2012.
"I am extremely distressed by the news that my friend Mark Kirk is hospitalized for emergency medical treatment. I wish him a speedy recovery and a swift return to the U.S. Senate chamber," Romney said in a statement.
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I think both sides have a problem. The police need to remember they are civil servants and conduct themselves in that manner. I am of the impression that some police officers cross the line when they encounter both whites and blacks. I think our completely full misdemeanor court docket shows to many overnight jail stays. Plus for the sake of speed they have watered down sentences.
On the other hand I do not think for a moment that there are some people who don't show the proper respect to officers of the law. This may be the problem of our officers in the community. Also there are clear cut cases of citizens that deserve to be hand cuffed and detained. I have witnessed both!
I think LW has a perception problem with his Police Force. I am not sure if the crime rate is higher, but the number of inner city shootings is alarming. I do think this Madison issue is over the the top. Madison admits he does not wish the Police Officers harm.
Now this city council meeting was a lesson in how not to conduct a meeting. Robinson incited a crowd needlessly. I would be embarrassed to be associated with this discussion. However, I do see their frustration. During the arena meetings this newspaper and the Weinzapple administration shouted down anyone who asked about the plan. Now as we see this arena, hotel, stadium, Mesker, sewers, water meters, and many other issues were not addressed. The sewers now have been ignored for 40 years instead of a gradual fix.
So I see the frustration of all citizens in a city government that has been mismanaged. It would help if the police were viewed as a help and not a hindrance. I talk to younger people who distrust our police force. I have to say I tend to agree with them with certain officers I have seen. There needs to be work done on both sides to work together. Do we really need to place so many young people in jail for minor infractions? But do we really allow a group after the family fire works to attack a police officer? What are we teaching our youth.
Oh yes there is work needed on both sides. They each have to admit they are wrong sometimes.
Being asked to be treated differently because of race is wrong. You are correct. Both parties were wrong. It seems like they are now just beating their heads against the wall. It will never accomplish anything.
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Professional Pathway In a More Teacher-Driven Profession...
Professional development for teachers today is often done "to us," not "by us." There is a lack of consistency in these top down PD initiatives, as different solutions to old problems are tried almost yearly, but never actually established or appropriately reflected upon by teachers and leaders. These "flavor of the month" initiatives are met with a lot of eye rolling by teachers, because they rarely speak directly to the needs we have in our classrooms. What's especially strange to me about this model is that it does not set up teachers to be the experts in our own field.
I imagine that in a transformed, more teacher-driven profession, most teachers would have a professional pathway that looks something like this--
1. Acquire the basics of teaching. Get over the hump of being a beginner through experience, mentorship, reflection.
2. Identify areas of interest, such as designing assessments, teaching the skills
of collaboration to students, or connecting with communities around student learning, to name a
few possibilities.
3. Explore these areas deeply in their own teaching, drawing on available research and methods and developing their own practices that work for their students in their school
4. Participate in discourse around
these practices within the wider profession. Unfortunately, the discourse has often included only
professors and researchers, and to some degree, preservice or beginning teachers through course work, but not
experienced, practicing teachers!
5. Finally, share developments with other teachers, both in teaching/school contexts and outside. Teachers could write, present at conferences, and
move into various leadership roles.
Many teachers already have a pathway that looks like this, but they do so, by going against the grain of the established professional development models, and they often don't get recognized or credited for their professional growth and knowledge.
The result of a more teacher-driven professional growth model would be a more deeply skilled, empowered teaching force, in which we are clearly the experts at what we do.
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Ariel Sacks offers sound
Ariel Sacks offers sound advice concerning teacher directed learning. It is through teacher research and sharing that teachers can continue to grow and learn--and stay intellectually alive. Ariel's clearly drawn steps make sense, but teachers must be trusted. That is probably the biggest hurdle to be overcome.
I agree whole-heartedly with
I agree whole-heartedly with your perception of professional development. I cannot believe we are still in the phase of "sit and get" or the "talking head" types of PD. I am all for an integrated approach. I think of it more along the lines of a "flipped classroom". The teachers would research their defined needs, research strategies and then would be mentored/coached as they implement the strategies within the classroom. There is a disconnect with the structure of PD now and then implementing back in the classroom.
I am involved in an online book study with "The Connected Educator". If only.....
#clc-teacherleader has great posts and I am glad I found it.
Well Said
I am currently involved with a book study called, "The Connected Educator." It speaks to a great deal of what you mentioned in your blog. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Teachers need to be the leaders of PD. It just makes sense.
Teacher driven professional development in California
In California, with funding through the California Department of Education, we are experimenting with teacher driven professional development. We have been funding teams of teachers who identify a need or problem with school data. Teams that are selected are provided with two years of funding to get the professional learning they need to address the problem and make changes at their school. There are four master projects to cover the entire state. Master projects select teams, help them find professional development, advise on implementing changes and see that teachers have funds for their PD.
I co-direct one such project that serves the 33 inland California counties from San Bernardino to the Oregon border. In our region we have funded approximately 50 teams with a total of 230 teachers. For more information contact me through the project website, Teacher's PD INC at California State University, Chico.
Responsible professionals rather than accountable workers
You are absolutely correct. As a former teacher and principal, now turned professor, I can attest to years of experiencing the great value that true teaching professionals being to a school. I write extensively about this, in my new book, The Myth of Accountability: What Don't We Know? I argue that the schools are extensions of the original human organization, the family. Unfortunately, machine age thinking gave us the assembly line as the best model for schools. However, teachers, like parents, need and want to be responsible agents rather than accountable assembly line workers. You demonstrate this clearly in your blog piece. Excellent work! Thank you for sharing.
Create the Environment, not the Event
As someone who is working to develop new models for professional development, you elevate some fantastic ideas. Your ideas will influence something that we are going to try with our science and social studies teachers.
First, as we struggled with how to create professional development, we had to stop thinking about professional development as an "event." It's not a one-time experience, it's something that's continual.
To develop something that's continual, we decided to create an environment where professional development could happen...a place to learn, share, and collaborate. Because we use Schoology, we created a group so that we could develop an online environment for learning. Prior to bringing teachers into this group, we are considering the process of "curation" as we pull together a variety of resources that might inform teachers (in this case, it's about Inquiry Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Science and Social Studies). Once we collect and curate a set of resources that are topically organized, we'll create an initial face-to-face event where we talk about participation within the group, learning using the collection of resources, and sharing/collaborating with other colleagues within the group over time.
As we developed this idea, we found that this is similar to a high-quality environment within the classroom. In a high-quality classroom environment, teachers facilitate learning and establish an environment filled with the resources to support student learning. We wanted to create something similar for teachers using 21st century tools and skills. As teachers participate, we monitor the learning, pose guiding questions, encourage non-participants to participate more, and model collegial collaboration and conversation.
Keeping our fingers crossed...we hope this becomes a way to respond to the needs of our learners and creates an environment rather than a single event.
I am currently reading "The
I am currently reading "The Connected Educator" #clc-teacherleader and the one topic touches on the need for teacher to direct their own professional learing experiences ant to then share their knowledge with others through a professional learning community. I agree with your statements and hope to see a move in this direction for future educators.
Ariel, this is extremely well said! I think the idea of professional pathways within - not just out of - the classroom is an idea whose time has come.
I would also add that peer feedback - getting your work seen by other professionals - is a key aspect of growth. Love the trajectory you've spelled out.
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Boy I'm hoping you had permission to use that photograph, I'm familiar: watched the TED Talk.
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Thanks post is great and exactly on track with what we have found at Korea International School. Allowing teachers to follow their interests and needs builds a culture of learning within the school. Powerful!


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Bag Tag Challenge 2k10 April 24, 2010 at 2:42pm
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1. Hagg Lake/Sain Scoggins - This course is a little rough around the edges with dirt t-pads, but from what I hear now is the time to play it since they flood parts of the lakeside course for summer. http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=702
2. McMenamin's Grand Lodge - Holes weave their way across the lawn. Mostly straight with some trees in the way - one hole crosses a creek. A whiteBag favorite. http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1537
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One lane of the road was closed for several hours while crews cleaned up the spilled fuel, police said. Corrielus was not injured in the crash, police said.
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Educator considering run in Pearce recall election
Published: July 18, 2011 at 7:58 am
A charter school company executive confirms he is considering a candidacy in the Nov. 8 recall election for Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce's seat in the Legislature.
Former accounting firm manager Jerry Lewis says he's been approached by residents and community leaders who encouraged him to run and that he anticipates making an announcement early next week.
Lewis' possible candidacy was reported first by Phoenix television station KPNX.
Gov. Jan Brewer on Tuesday called the Nov. 8 special election after election officials certified that Pearce opponents collected enough voter signatures on petitions.
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July 19th, 2011 at 9:28 amPlease do not suggest that Jerry Lewis is an educator. He is not. As head of a Charter school he does not have to be an educator.


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The Application Development Initiative, a group of coders and developers, is looking to change the way that Columbia students engage with tech culture.
ADI won Special Interest Community housing last semester, and plans to use this semester to rethink its programming and expand the tech community's reach on campus.
"There's a type of learning that happens inside classrooms, and another which happens on campuses by virtue of other students," Chris Wiggins, faculty adviser for ADI and professor of applied mathematics, said. "You can't catalyze this type of learning if there's no space to collaborate and coordinate that education."
Students in ADI also said that their new housing arrangement has significantly improved the ability for members to collaborate with one another on technology-related projects.
"It's great for ADI, as we're constantly together and learning from each other. It's motivating and inspiring," Christian Moscardi, CC '14, said.
Members of ADI said that another important reason behind their desire to secure housing was the atmosphere that is created when students of similar interests live together.
"I've never been around a group of people I've learned more from," Jett Anderson, SEAS '16, said. "ADI is a close-knit community, and the new housing space means that there's a lot more sharing of ideas and a lot more time to work on projects together, which is great."
The new space and increased sense of community have also opened up ADI's ability to focus on planning more outreach events this semester.
Many students on campus already know about ADI's annual DevFest, a weeklong application development experience with events and resources to help student teams build web-based products that culminates in a 24-hour hackathon. The group hopes to expand beyond DevFest by planning different types of events in the future.
One of ADI's new events, the Startup Job Fair, is scheduled for this Friday. Member Dina Lamdany, SEAS '15, said that the job fair will give Columbia students the opportunity to learn more about the New York City tech community and how to get involved in it.
Other events, such as ADI's weekly Cookies and Code meet-and-greet, focus on bringing techies and non-techies together to discuss programming problems and to engage with the rest of the campus community. Member Nate Brennand, SEAS '15, estimates that attendance at these events is at least twice as large as it was last year.
For those who are not involved with ADI, smaller events like this are an easy way to check out what Columbia's tech community has to offer.
Samantha Wiener, SEAS '17, said she attended the Cookies and Code event because she "wanted to learn about what other students are working on and how to get involved." She thought that ADI provided a good platform for that exposure.
"The paradigm that only techies should build stuff is antithetical for ADI. … We just help people build things, but CORE collaborates with us to expand your ideas into business plans," Lamdany said, referring to the Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs, which often partners with ADI to host events and engage students.
This relationship between technology and entrepreneurship has grown at many schools in recent years.
ADI was founded in 2009 by Ryan Bubinski and Akiva Bamberger, both CC '11, and since then, students say that it has steadily developed a larger presence on campus. Bubinski, a co-founder of Codecademy, which offers easy interactive courses in programming languages, is an example of how increasing numbers of students think about their technological skills in the context of startups.
Still, ADI wants to maintain its focus on developing the skills necessary to code and building on what students learn in the classroom.
"People like to use apps but rarely write them on their own. Textbooks teach you Java, but that's outdated. We're trying to bring people out of that phase," Brennand said.
Lamdany said she hopes that ADI will continue to function as a community for students who are trying to find their places in the computer science field.
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TravelPixel - 7:14 pm on Jan 15, 2007 (gmt 0)
Would be interesting to know what is happening.
ive noticed this with MSN actually over the last two months. It bizarrely indexes some of our less important pages and hasnt touched any of the user generated good stuff. Google seems to index that with no problem.


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Tarifa to Cadiz
Having arrived in Tarifa yesterday after a 7 day tour of Morocco, we travelled by bus to Cadiz. This took an hour and 15 minutes and cost EU8.39 per person. An interesting trip along the coast past many windfarms and solar panel which would indicate that southern Spain is addressing the energy problem.
On arrival in Cadiz, a quick taxi ride to our hotel the Hospederia Las Cortes de Cadiz. A very pleasant small hotel in the centre of the old town and within walking distance of the port. At a cost of EU60 plus Tax for a single room which included a very pleasant breakfast. Unbeknownst to us at the time , three other passengers for the Andrea were also staying at the hotel. Lots of inexpensive cafes within walking distance.


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THIS BACKYARD WAS SMALL, LOW LYING AND VERY SHADED DUE TO THE LARGE EVERGREENS THAT HAD BEEN PLANTED TO PROVIDE PRIVACY. A slope from the side of the house down to the back caused water to flow down and keep the area too damp. grass would not grow, due to the excess shade and wetness. it was completely uninviting and not used at all by the owner.
So with too much shade and too much water, i decided to remove the yard completely! i planned a two-tiered area. The higher tier around the perimeter holds the trees and shade-loving perennials. a large waterfall was planned to fit into the slope perfectly. it cascades over several levels into a koi pond on the lowest level. it provides a beautiful focal point and wonderfully serene feel with the sound of the flowing water. natural slate creates a functional yet pretty patio surface. underground pipes now take away any excess water.
The deck was equipped with a mounted under-deck ceiling system so it was a perfect area for grilling and relaxing. The built-in grill and cooking eyes allow the homeowner to make an entire meal outside. a television is mounted on the side of the house so it can be viewed from the grill, hot tub or the sitting area.
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Quiet, Haleakalā | Hana Hou! Magazine
Posted in Column, Elyse Butler, Matt Mallams, Recent Publications on November 9th, 2011 by aevumphoto
Elyse Butler and Matt Mallams and went on an incredible two day hike into Haleakalā Volcano on the island of Maui, one of the quietest places on Earth. On assignment for Hana Hou! The Hawaiian Airlines Magazine, searching for silence in the crater of Haleakalā, we went to discover and illustrate the quiet solitude found there.
It was such a unique and amazing experience, spending days in a surreal, barren world high above the clouds, watching the most vivid sunrises and brightest stars in the night sky, and hearing only the occasional gusts of wind or insects buzzing by. We hiked 12 miles and over 3000 feet of elevation, listening to the sounds of Pele, feeling the massive landscape around us, it was definitely one of our most rewarding adventures yet. See the full spread that ran in Hana Hou! and more photos from our journey.
The writer, Edward Readicker-Henderson, has traveled the globe listening for quiet. His story is beautifully written, truly illustrates the feeling being there, excerpt below…
"The paper crackles loud as thunder as I check my map: I've reached my destination. And so at last, five years after I should have come, at a spot where there's nothing around me but multicolored cinder cones rising, I stop. The wind does not touch me, and nothing moves. I stop shuffling, find a comfortable way to sit. The sky is empty. The landscape, empty. It takes a while to hear through myself, my breath, my heartbeat, the ringing in my ears. Louder yet are my thoughts: Is this really as quiet as it's supposed to be? What am I doing here? Is it different from the other places I've gone?
But as time passes, my body quiets, my mind slows to match the stillness and I start to hear something else. The crater. The island. The sound comes not as sound, but through the rough sand under my hands, the slow gradations of color.
When I can't hear my body anymore, I touch my wrist. My heart moves in time with something at the edge of sensation, a disturbance of the field. Maybe it's the vibration of distant waves coming ashore. Maybe it's just the island breathing. I've never heard anything like it; I probably never will again.
I sit for as long as the quiet lasts, feeling my pulse, or maybe the pulse of Haleakalā. Or maybe, just now, they're the same."
Space on the Sliding Sands Trail
Walking along the edge of Earth
Curve of the crater near Kawilinau
Sunrise in the meadow of yellow flowers at Holua
Rocks, cinder, and blue skies
Red Cinder along the Sliding Sands 'Keonehe'ehe'e' Trail
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Stars in the Night Sky at Holua
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"Oh, is this the men's bathroom?" asks a urinating Bijou Phillips when she notices that two men are using the urinals. The actress and daughter of Papa John Phillips is about to go onstage to perform a number of Germs' tunes with her co-stars of the Darby Crash biopic, What We Do Is Secret by Rodger Grossman. The thespian punk rockers are opening for the real Germs, or at least the three members who didn't overdose in 1980.
In typically chaotic Germs fashion, no one knows until the day before where and when the show is going to take place. Even with no publicity, word spreads quickly, and the venue is packed. The concert is only five bucks. (If David Bowie shows up, he'll get in free since his name is optimistically placed on the guest list.) Many lesser rock stars are in attendance including Steve and Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, the omnipresent Eric Erlandson (better known as Eric From Hole, or EFH), Mike Watt, Howie Pyro and Karen Centerfold.
With actor Lukas Haas as drummer Don Bolles, Phillips in an absurdly teased blond wig as bassist Lorna Doom, a biracial-looking dude named Victor Rasuk as Pat Smear, and actor Shane West attempting to channel the ghost of Darby Crash, the only-in-Hollywood tribute band took the stage.
The movie Germs perform a number of tunes — "Sexboy," "Forming" "Circle One," "Lion's Share" and "Lexicon Devil" — surprisingly well, or at least as well as the original early Germs did. West, who does resemble Crash, even sports a faux rat tail and had his teeth surgically altered to look more Darbyeseque. It's all sort of like the real thing except that there are a lot more cell-phone cameras taking pictures than there were in the late '70s.
Die-hard fans test West by yelling bits from Germs live albums; the well-studied actor answers accordingly. In a half-assed punk gesture, an audience member tosses a beer bottle at the pseudo Darby. The real Bolles jumps onstage, and in a three-quarters-assed punk gesture, spits beer toward the crowd, spraying Bijou.
Finally, the real Germs, minus Darby, play. But who is going to sing? According to Bolles, they had hoped it would be Darby's
10-year-old niece, Angel Crash, whom he insists is the reincarnation of Crash, going so far as to call her the "Darby Lama." Unfortunately, the Second Coming of Crash is at home, grounded. So, Darby look-alike West performs double duty and fronts the reunited Germs as well, singing "My Tunnel" and "Manimal." After the group performs "We Must Bleed," Smear starts the song again with the opening guitar riff. Each time the song ends, Smear starts it again. Considering Doom hasn't picked up a bass since the Germs' last show almost a quarter of a century ago, she plays amazingly well.
The movie band jumps back onstage, and the original Germs go back into the crowd, except for Bolles who fucks with the dials on their amps, sings into a drum microphone and throws a cymbal into the air repeatedly, hitting it with a beer bottle on its way down.
As for the movie that prompted this surreal event, it appears that it is in limbo. Anyone seeking work as an extra on the
film is greeted with the message: "You have reached the Germs Hot Line.
"Unfortunately, we are not going through with production at this time. We may be at a later date, but as of right now, we do not need any extras. Please do not leave a message on this machine.
Thank you."
A Patch of Green
On the last Sunday in February, I drove down to Alameda and 41st streets, to the community garden tended by low-income residents on 14 acres of land in the heart of an industrial zone. This was to be the last day of the garden's life; the land had been rented from the city since 1992 by the Los Angeles Food Bank on behalf of local farmers for a dollar a year, while the city and other agencies tried from time to time to do something else with it.
From the get-go, the community garden was supposed to be temporary — two years was the original estimated life span. The Los Angeles City Harbor bought the land in 1994, but never used it, allowing the nopales cacti, the guava and the papaya trees to mature; the lean-to arbors to acquire a sense of permanence; the gardeners to feel ever more connected not only to their individual patches of earth and the food they produced (not to mention the grocery money they saved), but also to the garden as a community. A decade and some is a long time to till ground. And the garden, the third largest in all of Los Angeles, now represents a living dream to the green community and idealists everywhere. The day before my visit, Dennis Kucinich stopped by and declared that the garden was an example of what should be done in cities all over the United States. Kucinich is right, of course — dead right — but on that day his lovely values seemed to have as much chance of triumphing as his bid for the presidency. For the garden sits on prime industrial real estate, and if there is one thing that it does not do, it does not make anybody (or any municipality) rich. Thus, the acreage was eventually sold to developer Ralph Horowitz, who, despite organized protests, intends to replace the garden with warehouses and soccer fields and ordered the gardeners out. Although, of course, the story is more complicated than that.