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Icaria Ικαρία |
View of Agios Kirykos, Ikaria's capital |
Location | |
Coordinates | 37°35′N 26°10′E / 37.583°N 26.167°ECoordinates: 37°35′N 26°10′E / 37.583°N 26.167°E |
Government | |
Country: | Greece |
Administrative region: | North Aegean |
Regional unit: | Ikaria |
Population statistics (as of 2011)[1] | |
Municipality | |
- Population: | 8,423 |
- Area: | 254.4 km2 (98 sq mi) |
- Density: | 33 /km2 (86 /sq mi) |
Other | |
Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
Elevation (min-max): | 0–1,037 m (0–3402 ft) |
Postal code: | 833 xx |
Telephone: | 22750 |
Auto: | MO |
Icaria, also spelled Ikaria (Greek: Ικαρία), is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, 10 nautical miles (19 km) southwest of Samos. It derived its name from Icarus, the son of Daedalus in Greek mythology, who fell into the sea nearby. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within the Ikaria regional unit, which is part of the North Aegean region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Agios Kirykos.[2] The historic capitals of the island include Oenoe and Evdilos.
Icaria has been inhabited since at least 7000 BC, when it was populated by the Neolithic pre-Hellenic people that Greeks called Pelasgians. Around 750 BC, Greeks from Miletus colonized Icaria, establishing a settlement in the area of present day Campos, which they called Oenoe for its wine.
Icaria, in the 6th century BC, became part of Polycrates' sea empire, and, in the 5th century BC, the Icarian cities of Oenoe and Thermae were members of the Athenian-dominated Delian League. In the 2nd century, the island was colonized by Samos.[3] At this time, the Tauropolion,[4] the temple of Artemis was built at Oenoe. Coins of the city represented Artemis and a bull.[5] There was another, smaller temenos that was sacred to Artemis Tauropolos,[6] at Nas, on the northwest coast of the island.[7] Nas had been a sacred spot to the pre-Greek inhabitants of the Aegean and an important island port in antiquity, the last stop before testing the dangerous seas around Icaria. It was an appropriate place for sailors to make sacrifices to Artemis Tauropolos, who, among other functions, was a patron of seafarers; here, the goddess was represented in an archaic wooden xoanon.
Fate of classical remnants[edit]
The temple stood in good repair until the middle of the 19th century when the marble was pillaged, for their local church, by the Kato Raches villagers. In 1939, it was excavated by the Greek archeologist Leon Politis. During the Axis occupation of Greece during World War II, many of the artifacts that were unearthed by Politis disappeared. Local custom states that there are still marble statues embedded in the sand off the coast.
Ottoman era[edit]
The Knights of St. John, who had their base in Rhodes, exerted some control over Icaria until 1521, when the Ottoman Empire incorporated Icaria into its realm. The Icarians hanged the first Turkish tax collector but managed to escape punishment, as none would identify the guilty one and the Turks realistically determined that there was neither profit nor honour in punishing all.[8]
The Turks imposed a very loose administration, not sending any officials to Icaria for several centuries. The best account we have of the island during these years is from archbishop J. Georgirenes who in 1677 described the island with 1,000 hardy, long-lived inhabitants, who were the poorest people in the Aegean.[9] Without a port, the island depended for its very limited intercourse with the outside world on small craft that were drawn up on the beaches, for which Icarian boat-builders had a high reputation, building boats from the abundant fir forests; they sold boats and lumber for coin and grain at Chios. The inshore waters, Georgirenes asserted, provided the best cockles in the Archipelago. Goats and sheep roamed virtually untended in the rocky landscape. Cheeses were made for consumption in each household. Icaria in the 17th century was unusual in the Archipelago in not providing any wine for export; rather than keeping the wine made for local consumption in barrels, they continued to store it in the age-old fashion, in terracotta pithoi sunk to their rims in earth.
Apart from three small towns, none of which exceeded 100 houses,[10] and numerous village settlements, each house had a walled orchard and a garden plot. Unlike the closely built towns of Samos, the hardy inhabitants lived separately in fortified unfurnished farmsteads. They slept without bedding and wrapped themselves in their clothing. They often lived to great ages.[11] They admitted no strangers, and strictly married among themselves.
The ruins of the lighthouse on the promontory that faces Samos, called the "Tower of Icarus", were strictly off limits to the islanders, as tradition asserted that there was treasure to be found in them.[12]
In 1827, during the Greek War of Independence, Icaria broke away from the Ottoman Empire, but was not included in the narrow territory of the original independent Greece and was forced to accept Turkish rule once more a few years later.[13]
Free State of Icaria[edit]
It remained part of the Ottoman Empire until July 17, 1912 when the Icarians expelled a Turkish garrison and thereby achieved independence.[13]
George N. Spanos (c. 1872–1912) of Evdilos, killed in a Turkish ambush on that July 17, 1912, is honored as the hero of the Ikarian Revolution. His bust, depicting him defiantly, with bandoliers and rifle in hand, may be seen at the memorial established in his honor at the site of his death located in the Icarian town of Chrysostomos.
On July 18, 1912, the Free State of Icaria (Ελευθέρα Πολιτεία Ικαρίας, Elefthéra Politía Ikarías) was declared. The neighboring islands of Fournoi Korseon were also liberated and became part of the Free State. Ioannis Malachias was the only president of the short-lived nation.[13]
For five months, it remained an independent state, with its own armed forces, flag, stamps, and anthem. These five months were difficult times. There were food shortages, the people were without regular transportation and postal service, and they were at risk of becoming part of the Italian Aegean Empire.[13] In November 1912, after a delay due to the Balkan Wars, Icaria became part of Greece.
Second World War occupation and starvation[edit]
The island suffered tremendous losses in property and lives during the Second World War as the result of the Italian and then German occupation. There are no exact figures on how many people starved, but, in the village of Karavostamo alone, over 100 perished from starvation.
Red Rock[edit]
After the ravages of the war the nationalists and communists fought in the Greek Civil War (1945–1947), the Greek government used the island to exile about 13,000 communists. To this date, many of the islanders have remained sympathetic to communism (KKE wins 35–40% of the vote), and, for this reason, Icaria is referred to by some as the Kokkino Nisi (Greek: Κόκκινο νησί) (Red Island) or the Kokkinos Vrahos (Greek: Κόκκινος Βράχος) (Red Rock).
In his analysis, "Rebels and Radicals; Icaria 1600–2000", historian Anthony J. Papalas (East Carolina University) examines modern Icaria in the light of such 20th-century questions as poverty, emigration to America, the nature of the Axis occupation, the rise of Communism, the Civil War and the rightwing reaction to radical post-war movements.
Modern Era[edit]
The quality of life improved greatly after 1960 when the Greek government began to invest in the infrastructure of the island to assist in the promotion of tourism. Today, Icaria is considered one of the world's five "Blue Zones" – places where the population regularly lives to an advanced age (one in three make it to their 90s).[14] This is due to healthy diets and lifestyles.[15]
In 2002 Greek authorities captured Icarian-born, Christodoulos Xiros, a member of Revolutionary Organization 17 November.[16][17] A 58-year-old professor and economist, Alexandros Giotopoulos, was identified as the group's leader and was arrested on the nearby island of Lipsi.[18]
Ethnic groups[edit]
Flag of the Free State of Icaria.
Total population | |
c. 8000–15,000 worldwide | |
Regions with significant populations | |
The Islands of Icaria, Thimena and Fournoi in Greece, also in Athens. The diaspora can be found in Australia, USA, Canada and United Kingdom | |
Languages | |
Predominantly Modern Greek and local dialects (see Culture_of_Greece#Dialects). Also the languages of their respective countries of residence. | |
Religion | |
Greek Orthodox Christianity |
The Icarians (also spelled Ikarians ), also known as Icarian Greeks (Greek: Ικαριότες – Ikariótes ) are an ethnically Greek[19] group whose ancestry consists of Pelasgian and Carian settlers, as well as Greek settlers from Miletus and Samos. Historically, Icaria has been under the control of Polycrates' Sea Empire, the Second Athenian League, the Roman province of Asia, the Byzantine Empire, the Republic of Genoa, the Knights of Saint John and the Ottoman Empire before becoming an independent people on the 17th of July, 1912.[13][20] Later that year they became part of Greece. Nowadays, Icarians are found throughout Greece, specifically on the Islands of Icaria, Thimena and Fournoi Korseon, as well as in Athens, where a large community is found. The Icarian Diaspora can be found throughout the world, mainly in Australia, USA, Canada and United Kingdom. Icarians have a large population of atheists and communists, much more than any other Greek ethnic group.
Icarian Greeks are closely related to other Aegean island Greeks, such as Greeks from Samos, Chios, Fournoi Korseon and Patmos, as well as Greeks from Asia Minor.
Icaria is also home to many Greeks of Cretan ancestry.[13]
The Icarus myth, where the island gets its name, is a major part of the local curriculum. The island has many schools and participates in student exchanges with schools in Athens.
It is one of the middle islands of the northern Aegean, 255 square kilometres (98 sq mi) in area with 102 miles (164 kilometres) of coastline and a population of 8,312 inhabitants. The topography is a contrast between verdant slopes and barren steep rocks. The island is mountainous for the most part. It is traversed by Aetheras range, whose highest summit is 1,037 metres (3,402 feet). Most of its villages are nestled in the plains near the coast, with only some of them on the mountains. Icaria has a tradition in the production of strong red wine. Many parts of the island, especially the ravines, are covered in large bushes, making the landscape lush with green. Aside from domestic and domesticated species (small goat herds make their presence known with their bells, disturbing the serenity of the island) there are a number of small wild animals to be found, such as martens, otters, jumping spiders and toads. Icaria exhibits a typical Mediterranean climate.
The present municipality Ikaria was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 3 former municipalities, that became municipal units:[2]
The municipal units Agios Kirykos, Evdilos and Raches are subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):
Agios Kirykos
- Agios Kirykos (Agios Kirykos, Therma Ikarias, Katafygio, Lardades, Mavrato, Mavrikato, Xylosyrtis, Oxea, Tsouredes, Faros)
- Perdiki (Perdiki, Kioni, Mileopo, Monokampi, Ploumari)
- Chrysostomos (Chrysostomos, Vardarades, Vaoni, Livadi, Plagia)
- Evdilos (Evdilos, Agia Kyriaki, Droutsoulas, Kerameio, Kyparissi, Xanthi, Fytema)
- Arethousa (Arethousa, Kyparissi, Pera Arethousa, Foinikas)
- Dafni (Dafni, Akamatra, Kosoikia, Petropouli, Steli)
- Karavostamo
- Manganitis (Manganitis, Kalamonari)
- Frantato (Frantato, Avlaki, Kalamourida, Kampos, Kremasti, Maratho, Pigi, Stavlos)
- Raches (Christos, Agios Dimitrios, Armenistis, Vrakades, Kares, Nas or Kato Raches, Kouniadoi, Mavriannos, Nanouras, Xinta, Proespera, Profitis Ilias, Tsakades)
- Agios Polykarpos (Agios Polykarpos, Agios Panteleimonas, Gialiskari, Kastanies, Lapsachades, Lomvardades, Mandria)
- Karkinagri (Karkinagri, Amalo, Kalamos, Lagkada, Pezi, Trapalo)
Notable people[edit]
- Eleftheria Arvanitaki (born 1957) singer
- Aris Poulianos (born 1924) anthropologist
- Mikis Theodorakis (lived several years on the island as an exile) musician
- Konstantinos Mendrinos (born 28 May 1985) football player
- Stephan Pastis (born January 16, 1968) cartoonist
- Zack Space (born 1961) American politician, member of the Democratic Party
- Elena Carapetis (born February 26, 1970) Australian actress and musician
- Alex Carapetis (born 1982) Australian musician
Pop Culture[edit]
In the popular Heroscape game, Dragons are said to be from a world called "Icaria".
- ^ Detailed census results 2011 (Greek)
- ^ a b Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ^ Graham Shipley, A History of Samos, c 800–188 B.C. (Oxford) 1987:205.
- ^ Strabo (xiv.1.19) gives the temple name Tauropolion
- ^ Barclay V. Head, Historia numorum: a manual of Greek numismatics vol. 2, no. 602, with legend ΟΙ or ΟΙΝΑΙ[ΩΝ], noted by Croon 1961:note 4.
- ^ for the aspect of Artemis that was associated with the Tauri, a people living near the Black Sea in the Crimean peninsula, see the article Brauron; that connection underlies the Iphigenia in Aulis of Euripides
- ^ Two sites are distinguished in J. H. Croon, "Hot Springs and Healing: A Preliminary Answer" Mnemosyne, Fourth Series, 14.2 (1961:140–141).
- ^ Georgirenes 1677:
- ^ Joseph Georgirenes, A Description of the Present State of Samos, Nikaria, Patmos, and Mount Athos (London 1677) pp 54–70; Georgirenes is the source for the summary of traditional culture that follows.
- ^ Georgirenes' Cachoria, Steli, famous for its nut-trees, and Musara, with its church containing relics of Saint Theoctistes of Lesbos; the Byzantine ruins remained of a larger town than any existing village (Georgirnes 1677:58).
- ^ "it being an ordinary thing to see persons in it, of an 100 years of age, which is a great wonder, considering how hardily they live." (Georgirenes 1677:61).
- ^ Georgirenes 1677:57
- ^ a b c d e f Rebels and Radicals Icaria 1600–2000 by Anthony J. Papalas, copyright 2004
- ^ Weekend Edition Saturday. "The Island Where People Live Longer". NPR. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ^ Dina Spector (2012-07-13). "Ikaria Greece Longevity Secrets". Business Insider. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ^ "20th N17 suspect held". ekathimerini.com. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ^ "Στο εδώλιο η 17Ν". In.gr. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ^ "Greek leader hails anti-terror arrests". BBC News. 2002-07-19. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ^ "Rebels and Radicals Icaria 1600–2000 by Anthony J. Papalas, copyright 2004"
- ^ Ancient Icara by Anthony J Papalas, copyright 1992
External links[edit]
- "The Island Where People Forget to Die" by Dan Buettner, New York Times, October 24, 2012
- "Island of Youth"
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ikaria. |


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The Anyu Kid's padded jacket has a microfibre filling and features a fleece lined collar and hood meaning your child will be warm and comfortable all winter long, the hood is also detachable. The Anyu jacket is water resistant for added protection against the elements, and has two side pockets and an internal pocket to keep items safe.
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22/04/2012 21:40:50
Good quality warm jacket , love the fleece-lined, zipped pockets, the colour and its waterproof qualities. The childrens sizing of the garment is accurate for the average child in this age group. The material does not restrict activity, and is of a suitable weight for a young child to wear.The hood stays up well in windy conditions when fastened correctly My daughter was very happy with this purchase.
31/01/2013 07:46:40
I could not find a nice looking warm jacket/coat for my granddaughter this year because of the fashion of multiple elasticated sleeves and body, which she had last year and hated! so I was delighted to find this, and she is toasty and happy!
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my three year old grandson loves his new jacket..He likes the colour a lot. Its well insulated and has various features ie inside pocket, zipped pockets and a bit on the hood to make it bigger or smaller. Great buy.His mum is well pleased.
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Think it is difficult to judge sizes. This looks quite generous but my grandson is quite small and slim. However, he will grow into it and I think will get lots of wear from the jacket. Perfect for all our stromy/cold weather in the north.
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How will sequestration impact homeland security?
Rep. King's insight into looming budget cuts
Feb 24, 2013
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And joining us to talk about the possible impact of sequestration former homeland security committee chair congressman Peter King thank you very much for joining us today.
I don't think you.
There are a lot of ways in which this could impact us so we're talking about national security think of the borders of course -- defense.
-- what are your greatest concern if this happens on Friday.
Actually is a number of concerns I would have as far as Homeland Security but I'm speaking of myself as it's on the former chairman.
But I don't know I've -- very strongly believe that it's time.
Which are -- controlling the borders be cutting back on Border Patrol cutting back on immigration and customs enforcement.
Is that just a terrible a terrible step to take in additions that -- the Coast Guard which is a central part.
A Homeland Security the Secret Service essential part of Homeland Security.
And coming from new -- but typically concerned.
About the cutting back on grant money which is so important New York we have a thousand police officers working on counterterrorism every day.
And as it is we don't get reimburse enough that secretary Napolitano.
Has done a very good job and try to make.
Most of the money it's available to making the best use of it but having said that we still don't get an up and -- to be having carts.
In any -- would really have a serious.
Security impact on places like new York and other major red.
Terrorist targets of course -- country.
-- right so what are your hopes as a player in this equation and that lawmakers will get anything done on the hill in time I mean it seems that we have in many cases.
Governing crisis to crisis to crisis but this one is coming down to the wire do you think there's any chance sequester is -- it.
Also I'm gonna try to pass the -- here but -- present United States has shown a terrible lack of leadership here.
Not only do this idea originate from him in the first place.
But he should have been spending every waking moment doing -- rather playing golf with Tiger Woods for instance he should have had a summit I agree -- John McCain.
This year's summit meeting on this -- everyone comes together.
And neither side can you know take its position in cement what ever we're gonna have to move.
But the president as commander in chief as the leader.
It's gonna have to come forward and not just play the cheap political card talking about corporate gimmicks and attacks will polls all -- stuff that's great for campaign and he won the election.
But right now we're two governing and that he's not serious that I think that we are well.
Gonna going to sequestration which will be -- disaster not the president does move.
Then we have Republicans have an obligation to move as well support items on the table but so far the president looks like he's been capable of doing the leadership and that -- would troubles me because.
As Senator McCain says what national security and defense there's a real threat -- Homeland Security there's a real threat.
You know the Homeland Security barges become dramatically arrest several years is that it is and I'm not saying eighty -- -- billion dollars across the yeah.
Your budget is not possible -- from saying these are forced the board -- make no sense whatsoever the indiscriminate type cuts that we've made.
And also -- the president.
It's usually going out of his way to make the -- a few more painful than they would be but -- I didn't make cuts the -- your Homeland Security that going to be very arrogant.
President says you're not willing to compromise.
Well I wish the president would come forward.
And you want to sit down as drum -- how the summit get -- get the leaders of both parties together and sit down.
She hopes to people in politics -- further apart than Ronald Reagan most conservative president we ever had a Tip O'Neill when most liberals because the house we -- had.
But it came moments whether they like his brother or not there it will come together and -- -- deal.
Both made compromises they came toward the middle and actress I wanted to reverse they had to to -- we can't be locked in some ideological straitjacket.
Both sides have to realize -- compromise essential but the president as the leader of the country.
He's the one has to come forward I'm -- you go first president that makes some sense but how Republicans -- senate Republicans becoming elevate years.
Which the president -- just sit back and knocked down let everyone get into the room.
And you know locked the doors.
They'll go to the media people out.
And just try to hammer out a deal and home within an -- is surrendering to the bases -- -- Why I think folks across the political spectrum wish you all the best and getting to that final solution and that will be standing by minute by minute to see -- yet get it done before Friday.
Congressman Peter King thank you so are.
So thank you as always appreciate it.
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It's the week between Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's Day. I am January born so beginning a new year has extra special meaning for me.This week offers so many work from home professionals like myself a time to reevaluate how we have been living , especially as we relate to time and our value for time freedom.Let's define time freedom as the ability to use our time wisely as we prioritize our values and live accordingly.
As an example, this week, while working at my desk with my wellness and wedding companies I felt this nose nudge my knee,as a sign of my dog's insistance that I make more time to play with her, I stopped,and did just that. In fact, I liked taking time out to play with her so much that I did it again that afternoon.
Today, I made time to return some gifts to retail stores in the area.Instead of waiting until the weekend or "after work", I did that in the afternoon.I did not feel guilty, in fact, I liked that as well.I noticed how the slower pace agreed with me.Making time for what matters blessed me and those around me.
I began at one point to hear the voice of the "boss" inside my head" saying:"how will you accomplish all you need to DO ?" I simply observed that thought , took a deep breath and remembered my morning affirmation:"abundance is all around me and just as the air I breath is in endless supply so is time. I have more than enough time to DO and BE".
Have you noticed how those experts around us are encouraging us more and more to search within for answers to the questions of our lives?(Rilke) In order to live those answers we must make time freedom a practice. Are you considering HOW you will do that in 2012?


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"217: Come, Let Us Anew," Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, no. 217
1. Come, let us anew our journey pursue,
Roll round with the year,
And never stand still till the Master appear.
His adorable will let us gladly fulfill,
And our talents improve
By the patience of hope and the labor of love,
By the patience of hope and the labor of love.
2. Our life as a dream, our time as a stream
Glide swiftly away,
And the fugitive moment refuses to stay;
For the arrow is flown and the moments are gone.
The millennial year
Presses on to our view, and eternity's here,
Presses on to our view, and eternity's here.
3. Oh, that each in the day of His coming may say,
"I have fought my way thru;
I have finished the work thou didst give me to do."
Oh, that each from his Lord may receive the glad word:
"Well and faithfully done;
Enter into my joy and sit down on my throne;
Enter into my joy and sit down on my throne."
Text: Charles Wesley, 1707–1788
Music: Attr. to James Lucas, b. 1726
Matthew 25:21 (14–30)
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Cocoon Lamp
- It's a new project of the German designer Patric Günther, Cocoon lamp. Digital design is one of his favorites. Usually automated production technologies, innovative materials and new manufacturing methods found his design. On the hunt for innovative production technologies, he crossed the topic "rapid prototyping", which became the groundwork for his subject "generative techniques and their impact on design processes." His goal was to design and produce a product completely digitally. The luminaire "cocoon" was the outcome of Patric Günther`s work.
By the use of 3D modeling programs the product was designed, light distribution calculated, statics verified and the record generated. Through the record a fully automatic fabrication was possible by means of the PolyJet technology by Objet Geometries.
The idea derives from the parallelism between PolyJet manufacturing technology, a technique for the production of particularly complex shapes, and the behavior of insects.
A piece of modern design on the edge between art, an outer structure with clean design, an organic form that highlights and, swinging, brings out the inner element, inspired by the cocoon, the metamorphosis of insects, especially caterpillars. Geometry consisting of multiple elements that wind around the light source. The lamp can be turned, laid or hung up in different positions. The optical appearance or the desired effect can be defined by the user. - after 0,2 h, printing the blinding layer
- after 4,5 h
- after 29 h
- after 52 h
- after 74 h
- remove the support material
rapid prototyping 2.0
3D printed lamp by polyjet technology.
3D printed lamp by polyjet technology.
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On Thursday, June 21, 2012, we invited our readers to Toronto's 3rd annual Open Roof Festival for the opening night screening of "Marley". Unfortunately, the weather didn't want to cooperate, so we moved the sold-out crowd inside the local Amsterdam Brewery. The festival runs all summer long, every Thursday night for 10 weeks until August 23, 2012.
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How unusual is it to not be allowed an inspection period on an instrument?
I wanted to buy an old Gibson "A" and the dealer said, "NO inspection period".
Should I be worried?
How unusual is it to not be allowed an inspection period on an instrument?
I wanted to buy an old Gibson "A" and the dealer said, "NO inspection period".
Should I be worried?
Ron O
Take a pass on that mandolin. I think 48 hours approval is pretty standard, sometimes 24. But if the seller won't allow an approval period it sends up some major red flags to me.
What if it were one of the sponsors of this site?
Does that improve my chances?
Ron O
I'm with jaydee on this one!
Rick Smith
Collings MF5 Deluxe V
Especially for a Gibson.The sound quality can be all over the map. I don't know a single builder who doesn't allow at least 48 hours.
I agree, I'd look for something from one of the many dealers and private sellers out there who allow an approval period.
Although I dearly and truly love each and every sponsor of this site (and I have done business with many of them) as it makes it possible for Scott to provide this wonderful online experience, no.Originally Posted by (Ron O @ Nov. 09 2007, 10:12)
"bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--Jim Garber
Actually, I was thinking of buying another instrument from this same dealer. I guess I should wait to see what is sent before I do this. It seemed odd to not be allowed an inspection, but the dealer said he doesn't like to send old instruments back and forth and he had others that were waiting to buy it. I have read good things about this dealer on this site, so I trusted him.
Does this site have a feature that allows providing reviews of buying experiences?
Ron O
It's a gamble. How lucky do you feel
I Pick, Therefore I Grin!
1918 Gibson A4
2006 Gibson F5 Goldrush
2011 Martin HD-16R LSH
People post reviews about their experiences with retailers quite often. Here's one. A search using the name of the retailer you're buying from as a keyword will probably turn up some threads.
"bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--Jim Garber
An instrument is for playing. If you can't play it before you buy, take a pass. I don't care who the dealer is.
Improve your chances of what? I would never give in to the hard sell, no matter how desireable the instrument is.Originally Posted by (Ron O @ Nov. 09 2007, 10:12)
The retailer gave you the conditions in which he would sell you the instrument and also why he didn't want to offer a trial period in this particular instance. You have to decide if you want to accept those conditions or walk away. Sounds like good communication to me
If you want to know what I'd do, I'd tell the retailer that I'm very interested in the instrument although I will require a reasonable trial period. I would then give them my contact information and ask them to call me if the other sale doesn't work out and they change their mind about the trial period.
And now for today's weather....sunny, with a chance of legs
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln
Trust me, you don't want a mail order catastrophe that involves something out of state. I had something like that a few years ago, and although I won in the end, it took forever and it was a strain on my blood pressure and time. I'd go for the most reliable, most accomodating dealer. If the dealer you are mentioning won't accomodate you - his or her customer - just find one who will. There are nice used mandolins everywhere.
Here's some good dealers to work with: http://www.themandolinstore.com/Scripts/default.asp
Here's another: http://www.giannaviolins.com/esmando/home.html
Here's another: http://www.elderly.com
Here's one more: http://www.acousticmusicworks.com/
"If a man wishes to be sure of the road he treads on, he must close his eyes and walk in the dark."
~ St. John of the Cross
When I was at Gibson the retail store did not give an approval period. Corporate policy and the way the POS system worked did not allow that. On the other hand, if one purchased a mandolin (or whatever) and did not like it, we would gladly exchange it for another and would ensure they were happy with the purchase. I can only remember one time when a person purchased an instrument and asked for it to be exchanged. It was for something very minor that we took care of and quickly resold the mandolin. They guy got his new one and was very happy with both the store and the instrument. Whether you can buy with confidence on the net depends upon who you are dealing with and what your expectations are. Even dealers that do not give a trial period will usually allow a trade for a different instrument if you are not happy.
Have a Great Day!
Joe Vest
Turn around
Walk away
Don't give it another thought
Yup - There are too many mandolins for sale out there to buy a pig in a poke. Keep walking.
You can't see your future in a rear view mirror.
I can understand that from the retailer's perspective, but it's not very practical (IMO) from the buyer's perspective, especially someone who is already shopping online and out of state. If an instrument doesn't work out, the next-best choice is likely to be from another dealer.Originally Posted by (Big Joe @ Nov. 09 2007, 12:16)
Absent any other factors (like a one-of-a-kind that can't be found elsewhere), a buyer has no incentive to choose a store with a trades-only policy, when others are offering trial periods.
How many people bought instruments mail-order from the showcase?Originally Posted by (Big Joe @ Nov. 09 2007, 12:16)
"bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--Jim Garber
Many people sell these older instruments marked "As Is" especially if the price is very attractive (means there are issues that likely need addressing). Here we don't know the vendor or the state of the instrument in question. This is a potential downside of buying an instrument through the mail.
A lot of posters said builders provide a trial period... this isn't a builder this is a vintage Gibson with who knows what kind of case. We don't know too much about the potential deal being discussed.
I would recommend, and this is what I would do in your shoes wanting an old Gibson, is talk to Charles Johnson of
Vintage Mandolin.com. Tell him your budget and sound goals. I know a couple of people who have bought from him this way and had positive experiences. He has a wide selection and many price points. He can probably fill your vintage Gibson need. He has a 48 hour approval period.
Good luck.
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946
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Actually we sold a good number of high end mandolins through the mail or phone with that policy. As a buyer I can see wanting a return policy, but we were not afforded that luxury at Gibson. Once you purchased something, you had purchased it. We were allowed to exchange for another one, but not do refunds (and yes, it is legal and there are no laws with 3 days to turn it down). From a seller's perspective it works great. I did not have the oppurtunity to alter the policy, but it was almost never an issue with anyone. We had great product and did not have to worry about it. Our instruments were set up after sale so we knew what condition they would arrive in. Again, with all the instruments sold that way, only one returned for an exchange and he loves his mandolin. Remember, we sold more Gibson instruments than any other store in the world and for years were the top bluegrass dealer on the planet. We sold LOTS of instruments that way.
Have a Great Day!
Joe Vest
Try Buffalo Bros. in Carlsbad, CA. You can have Chris or Steve play one over the phone, and they back up their instruments. They rarely stock any duds, especially with the vintage instruments. Frank
FJ Russell
Es mejor morir de pie que vivir de rodillas. E. Zapata
If you return your purchase to Buffalo Bros. you must pay shipping charges both ways and they deduct the credit card fees from your refund. I think this is a fair policy but it would make me carefully consider my decision to return the item for refund.
'03 Collings MF5
Be sure to read all terms and conditions. We have an issue now where a buyer thinks the deal is over, but under our terms and conditions we have his instrument (broken in shipping) and he has breached our contract by running a chargeback. Under our terms and conditions, we can turn his account directly over to a collection agency. Should we do that we will get all funds and he will be paying about $2000 in fees and charges over the cost of the instrument. We won't do this, of course, assuming the check from the carrier for breakage arrives, but there was no need for all this excitement! And don't think that sellers won't enforce such agreements, and don't think that courts won't enforce venue clauses!
If there are no terms and conditions, look to the commercial code for answers. Don't guess!!!
As far as "as is" "no return" - well, that's fair on closeout stuff. Lower price, but you take the risk. I do that kind of buying on a regular basis - but I prefer my old junky violins to arrive without someone else trying to fix them. Got a 17th C Italian fiddle for $225 that way - little pieces.
Stephen Perry
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Communication even in a wonderful place like the cafe is a hit or miss proposition. I know that my understanding of posts now two years into being is a great deal different than when I first came here. There is often an unwritten meaning to many things said here. When I first sold something in the classifieds I learned by questions submitted to me some information that I needed to put in the ad. I was not with holding anything, just did not think to put it in. Now I have a much better grasp at how I would describe and instrument and it's strengths and weaknesses. My goal is not just to sell the instrument, but to find a good fit for the instrument. My ethics have been enhanced by my participation in the cafe. While I would feel more comfortable buying from a Cafe member, I would not agree to a condition to a sale that would be different than I would outside of the Cafe. Especially an older instrument, I would have to have the right to refuse. It may look great in pictures and in description, but only in my hands can I truly evaluate it for me. A "minor" blemish in the description may crawl all over me and make my experience totally unpleasant. Or a blemish may just make the instrument more endearing, kind of a flop-eared mule. In the end, only I can know what works. I would have to play it and see.
Tony Huber
2006 Stanley F5 #29
2008 Gibson RSDMM #19
2008 Ellis F5 #119
2008 Old Wave Dola
2011 Mowry GOM
2013 Hester F4 #31
As far as I can tell, the liberal return policy/trial period is a fairly recent thing. I don't remember everyone offering money back guarantees 20 years ago. But here we are in 2007, and it is a standard policy among retailers. Our return policy allows 14 days from the delivery date to the postmarked return date. In that time period you can return the instrument and receive a full refund. You pay return shipping only. This is a pretty average policy among dealers now. It is great for the customer, not so great for us. The problem with this policy is that we incur a lot of expense when something is returned. We are out the cost of shipping (we give free shipping to the customer), packaging, credit card fees and a large investment of time. It is also difficult to deal with returns. You wouldn't think it would be so involved, but there is updating inventory levels, giving refunds, accounting issues, etc. It is even worse with a one of a kind item. When all is said and done, we are out an average of $50.00 per returned instrument. Also, many people are not careful with the instruments and do not pack the returns well, not de-tuning them, leaving out extra padding we might put around a headstock, etc.. I can see why a dealer might offer an instrument with no trial period. There is a good change that there are no ill-intentions and the dealer just doesn't want the hassle. It would be strange if they offered a trial period on other instruments they sale and just not this particular one.
As a buyer you have a lot of options. Even if the dealer has legitimate reasons for not offering a trial, it does not mean you should go along with it.
I have bought things like this and been ripped off. I have also bought things like this and gotten very good deals.
Robert Fear
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The area's newest restaurant offers a plethora of experiences never before offered in the area, including fine dining overlooking the beautiful Willoughby Run which was the site of the first day's battle in Gettysburg.
Sidney Willoughby Run, 730 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, was opened just a little more than four weeks ago by renowned chef/owner Neil Annis, who also owns and operates Restaurant Sidney in East Berlin, which he founded 8 years ago.
"I had the opportunity to expand the 'Sidney' brand to a unique site," Annis said, "The ballroom and the tavern's outdoor seating overlooks the actual battlefield."
The new restaurant sits on a tract consisting of 16 lovely and well-manicured acres just west of the Gettysburg National Military Park. Sidney Willoughby Run's property also includes a swimming pool and tennis courts, with a 100 acre pristine battlefield adjacent to its southern border.
The new establishment is housed at the site of the ballrooms of the former Gettysburg Country Club, Annis said, but now has a completely new upscale tavern just built onto the front of the building with comfortable but elegant indoor and outdoor seating.
The tavern offers an extensive selection of fine liquors, beers, wine and cordials in a relaxed, urban contemporary atmosphere, Annis said, with seating for 38 customers indoors and a lavish and ornate covered verandah outdoors with 50 additional seats.
The expansive outdoor seating area offers a serene experience with views of the battlefield land preserved by the National Park Service, Annis said, with the added bonus that customers can see whitetail deer grazing or bounding across the open space on many evenings.
One of the unique things about the new tavern, Annis said, is the extravagantly debonair menu which features small elegant meals.
"This type of dining is expected in a big city like New York or Washington but there is nothing quite like what I'm doing here anywhere else in this area," Annis said, "Our menus are devised of sophisticated and high quality foods that are meant to be shared. It is really very fine dining with delicate, refined, and super flavorful foods."
Customers are encouraged to order two or three different items from the 'a la carte' menu to share with their companions, Annis said, with the 'Things to share' and 'Small plates' menu offerings changing daily.
'Things to share' include such offerings as 'Wiley Point Oysters on Ice, Banyuls mignonette and crispy pappadam' or 'Tavern macaroni casserole with Maryland blue crab and Spanish Roncal, goat cheese.
The 'Small Plate' menu includes a variety of shareable fancy fare such as: 'Dry Aged NY Striploin with red wine braised onion and toasted brioche' or 'Warm smoked speckled trout with minted-pea pancakes, chive oil and Greek yogurt'; or 'Magret of Duck with Black Fig, Fresh Mozzarella, Foie Gras an Port Wine,' just to name a few.
A 'Sweets' menu is just as tasty with a 'carte du jour' that includes exotic and tempting treats such as 'Blueberry Crème Brulee,' 'Sable of Poached Plum,' or 'Milk Custard Pastilla.'
"Every time you come in you are bound to find something new," Annis said, "My main goal, my whole philosophy, is to get the most beautiful, freshest fish, meats, birds, vegetables and fruits that I can find. Whatever is the best, I buy and we build a new menu around that each day."
Having the freshest and the best foodstuffs available daily is not an easy task, Annis said, but he has about 37 providers, including seven or eight local farmers, who he buys produce, fish and meat from every day.
"The menu, inspired by fresh, local ingredients, will change on a daily basis and has been designed to include a variety of small plates rather than the multi-course offerings of sister establishment, Restaurant Sidney in East Berlin," Annis said.
The three elegant and lavish ballrooms at Sidney Willoughby Run are also ready and waiting for parties, banquets, wedding receptions and other gala get-togethers.
The Grand ballroom, complete with exquisite chandeliers, seats up to 275 people and overlooks the lovingly maintained gardens and adjacent grass covered battlefield.
The Grand ballroom can also be separated into two smaller ballrooms, Annis said, plus there is another just as elegant ballroom available which seats about 50 and also accesses the veranda. The third ballroom is outfitted with a charming fireplace.
Customized menus will be built for each individual party or reception, Annis said, with clients being able to get friendly, helpful suggestions from the chef and staff.
"We are very, very excited about our prospects here," Annis said, "We know people are looking for a quality alternative for their gatherings and that's what we are offering. We promise attention to every detail so that your party or reception is one of a kind."
The Tavern at Sidney Willoughby Run is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 p.m. with a closing time of when the last customer leaves, Annis said with a smile. The Tavern is closed on Sunday and Monday.
The ballrooms and the restaurant's catering service are available by appointment only.
More information on the Tavern and the ballrooms can be found online at www.restaurantsidney.com or on Facebook at 'Sidneywilloughbyrun'; or call 717-334-3774.
What: Sidney Willoughby Run
Where: 730 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg
Hours:Tuesday-Saturday opens at 4:30 p.m.; Closed Sunday and Monday
Call: 717-334-3774; website: www.restaurantsidney.com or Facebook: 'Sidneywilloughbyrun'


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Deron Burba, the Smithsonian's CIO, said the organization will launch 3-D technology this fall to let researchers and others explore digital images like never before.
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VA counting on telemedicine to improve, expand care to vets
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OK, but would have waited for Windows 7Pros: Nice interface. Nice additional programs. Faster load time than XP. DirectX 10 ready. Cons: Cannot take more than 4GB. Slow; often crashes w/ large file transfers. UAC annoying. Other Thoughts: I originally bought this b/c I thought I was going to use the systems in Business w/ the multimedia capabilies of Home. After one year of use, barely use either. Biggest gripe is that any memory after 4GB does not help this system, secondary to the 32 bit limit. If you plan on upgrading and building something now, go for 64 bit. UAC is also a pain--why do I need permission for everything to load and unload? Otherwise, ok Operating system; would have used a combo of XP 64 bit and Linux instead. One more thing; "Ultimate Extras" are definitely not worth the premium price compared to Home. 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
ok...Pros: the look, and it downloaded super fast!!!! Cons: welll there are some features that i didnt like, i really didnt know the difference between the 32-bit and the 64-bit, but now i do.. gonna get the 64 soon :) Other Thoughts: n/a 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Great OS! Love Microsoft's New OS!Pros: DX 10, Firewall, Wallpaper, Aero Glass, what't not to love................................................................................... Cons: Only One, not faster than XP. Other Thoughts: VISTA IS ONLY FOR NEW OR FAST COMPUTERS!!! 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Buy It and Don't Look BackPros: Looks good. Runs good. Now crashes less often than my work laptop running XP. Cons: Driver support was poor. Occasionally incompatible with older software. Security and permissions can be confusing. Other Thoughts: Bought this a little more than a year ago, and with all of the negative press that it was receiving, I decided to build a dual-boot system (Vista and Windows XP). It was tough going for about 2 months with driver issues for the network interface (slow and spotty connection), memory issues (crashed with more than 2GB installed), and video driver problems. Once ASUS corrected their drivers and fixed the bios to stop the memory crashes, and NVIDIA fixed their video drivers, it has been great. I am not sure if I would install this on older hardware, but on my one-year old stuff it runs really well. Most of the software I run works fine (even the older stuff) and I only run Windows XP to run one older program. If you are building new, don't hesitate to run Vista (but don't forget to update your drivers right away). 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Nice featuresPros: The backup image feature in Vista Ultimate is fantastic. It by itself is almost worth upgrading from Home Premium. Microsoft has has taken security serious in Vista. The annoyances people complain about are the say ones that keep your computer far safer than it ever was with XP. Cons: Those "are you sure you want to x, y and z" popup windows do get annoying at times, but the added security they provide balances them out. Windows took a step backward in their file backup utility (different from the image backup). I guess it's a bit easier for a novice to use though. To me that's a minor flaw since I use another program for my backups. Other Thoughts: Vista has gotten an undeservedly bad rap in a lot of regards. If you remember when XP came out, you had to run the compatibility test to see which hardware and software weren't going to work with XP. Vista was/is the same way. It's to be expected though. Having a more powerful and high tech OS means you're going to need newer and more powerful hardware. I've been using Vista since it first came out and haven't even once thought about going back to XP. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
so far so goodPros: Looks good and seems stable so far. DX 10 is cool for gaming and other visuals. Cons: The over protective security features are lame. I'm working to turn them down a bit. I'll probably get a faster processor for X-mas, now. Other Thoughts: I upgraded thru an existing XP install and everything worked fine besides having to download Vista drivers for my ATI card. Other than the over protective security features, those Mac commercials are bogus. 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
VistaPros: Worked like it is suppose to Cons: None Other Thoughts: If you are building a system with more then 4 Gigs of mem get teh 64bit verson. Did you find this review helpful? |
It's all right...Pros: Lots of neat features. works well most of the time Cons: Another Bloated OS from MS. Performance is 40% less than XP pro on the same equipment. periodic blue screens which come back and ask me if I want to check for resolutions later. it never asks again. some compatibility issues with older hardware and software. several wireless nics do not work at all, or are supposed to but cause a blue screen when you put a load the card. had to replace a few expensive pieces of software. Other Thoughts: This isn't the best, it isn't the worst. it took how many years for XP to be better? sooner or later we're going to be forced to switch.. so I usually adopt rather early.. and by the time everyone else has switched I know the product (very good for my support business!) 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Not too bad, but not good eitherPros: This OS looks better than XP and there are some nice new features. Cons: I've run into a few incompatibility issues with some older games, but nothing that couldn't be overcome. Also, the "User Access Control" feature is highly annoying, but it's easy enough to disable. Other Thoughts: Overall, this OS is not too bad, though in hindsight I think I would have rather stuck with XP rather than upgrade to Vista. Did you find this review helpful? |
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Reflections on Carole Simpson's visit to Lesley, by Dr. Barbara "B.J." Addison Reid
Monday, February 11, 2013
To hear Carole's story causes one to admire her accomplishments. Simpson, a graduate of the University of Michigan, began her career as the first woman to broadcast radio news on station WCFL in Chicago, Illinois.
She moved to television in Chicago and into NBC News in 1974, becoming the first African American woman to anchor a major network newscast. She joined ABC News in 1982, and was the anchor of the Sunday edition of World News Tonight from 1988 to October 2003. Simpson became the first woman and the first person of color to moderate a presidential debate when she moderated the debate between George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot.
Simpson has good instincts and a nose for news. Simpson knew Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In January 1966, King and his wife moved into an apartment on Hamlin Avenue in Chicago. During an exclusive interview with King, Simpson learned King's reason for being in Chicago, which was to face Mayor Richard Daley and draw attention to segregated housing conditions for Chicago's poor people. Simpson's perseverance in getting the King interview and lead story became a pivotal point in her career.
To feel her story causes gut-wrenching pain. Simpson endured racism and sexism and ageism. Hers is a story of survival in a male-dominated profession that placed the highest premium on white males. Like many of us, when confronted with a response, "No, you can't…" Simpson cried, got mad, and then took the "No's" like vitamin pills with a glass of lemonade, and she continued to strive to move herself forward.
Today, Simpson has returned to teaching and she is a Leader in Residency at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, teaching journalism. She visited Lesley University on February 7 and spoke before an audience in the University Hall Amphitheater, followed by a reception and book signing of her book, "NewsLady."
Simpson's lecture was sponsored by the University Diversity Council at Lesley University, whose mission is to help all members of the Lesley community find common ground, while providing opportunities to value and support diversity-related efforts at the University and in the community.
Dr. Barbara "B.J." Addison Reid is the Director of Equal Opportunity and Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator at Lesley University.
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