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A runaway 18-wheeler on the long, tall ramp connecting Interstate 26 eastbound and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge sideswiped a car, rear-ended a state truck and crashed into a police cruiser before coming to a stop Monday morning, officials said.
The wreck left an ugly scene of twisted metal and clogged traffic, but no one was seriously injured.
State Transport Police determined that half the trailer brakes were not working on the flatbed rig hauling three forklifts, Charleston police Lt. Jason Emanuele said.
The tractor-trailer driver rounded the curve in the ramp about 80 mph, Emanuele said.
"I'm just going to call it a runaway truck because that's what it was," Emanuele said.
It could have been much worse had the out-of-control rig hit a disabled propane truck.
"That would have been awful," he said.
Fortunately, the propane truck had moved on by that time.
The 18-wheeler's driver, Leslie O'Quinn, 26, of Ridgeville had a beginner's permit and was driving with a fully licensed commercial driver as his partner. He was cited with driving too fast for conditions, the S.C. Highway Patrol said.
When the accident happened about 9:30 a.m., a State Highway Emergency Program truck had just finished helping the broken-down propane truck and was parked in the right lane of the two-lane ramp with its lights flashing.
A Charleston police vehicle was in the other lane with blue lights flashing.
The trucker sideswiped a car before hitting the emergency vehicles.
The two officers were on the ramp, along with Charleston firefighters and a SHEP worker. They were all assisting the driver of the disabled propane truck, he said.
The 18-wheeler sideswiped a car, rear-ended the SHEP truck and then broadsided the cruiser while the officers were inside it, said police spokesman Charles Francis.
The Fire Department immediately removed one of the officers from the vehicle, but the other officer had to be extracted with rescue tools, he said.
The driver and passenger of the tractor-trailer were taken to a hospital to be checked out.
One of the officers, who was trapped in the cruiser, gave a thumbs-up sign after being freed by rescue workers, Francis said.
Police officers Sara Fortier and Rebecca Hadfield were treated at Medical University Hospital and released, police said.
The rear of the cruiser was crushed by the impact. The ramp was closed for five hours after the accident.
The S.C. Highway Patrol and Transport Police continue to investigate the wreck.

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GEN. KIMMITT: Good evening.
Dan Senor will be out of town for a couple of days. Mr. Gareth Bayley is going
to be joining us in his place.
MR. BAYLEY: Yeah, just to share with you a couple of announcements of Ambassador
Bremer's day. He met with the Governing Council for his weekly meeting this
morning, and after that he also had a outreach meeting, part of a series of
meetings with various sectors of the Iraqi community. He met with a group of
high-ranking officers of the former Iraqi army at the convention center this
morning. And he went through with them his vision, the coalition's vision of the
future of Iraq and the Iraqi armed forces, and they shared their views with him.
He also met with the Australian defense minister briefly.
And with that, I'll turn to General Kimmitt.
GEN. KIMMITT: Good afternoon.
The coalition continues offensive and support operations focused on restoration
of a stable environment in order to repair infrastructure, stimulate the economy
and transfer sovereignty to the people of Iraq.
In the northern zone of operations Iraqi security forces executed a series of
cordon and searches in zone. The first operation took place northwest of Hammam
al Alil, targeting an enemy cell. The ICDC established the outer cordon and the
Iraqi police service established the inner cordon and conducted the searches.
In the second operation an ICDC platoon executed two cordon and searches in
Qarariyah (ph), targeting two counterfeiters. Both targets were detained and
subsequently turned over to coalition custody for interrogation. Several fake ID
cards were confiscated and these operations are the first independent operations
executed by Iraqi security forces in the northern zone of operation.
Three drive-by shooters attacked an Iraqi media network team in an SUV in
northwest Mosul this afternoon. The driver of the vehicle was killed. The
remaining two occupants were injured. One of the injured was treated at a local
hospital and released. The second individual is in stable condition in a Mosul
Early this morning, coalition forces conducted five simultaneous
cordon-and-search operations to kill or capture members of an anti- coalition
cell in Mosul. This group included a number of former regime elements suspected
of attacks against U.S. persons in the Hai Al-Karama (sp) district of Mosul, on
the -- and on the main road between Mosul and Erbil. Coalition forces detained
14 individuals, including four targets, and transported them to coalition
custody for interrogation.
One Task Force Olympia soldier died today from wounds sustained in a
rocket-propelled grenade attack on a QRF vehicle yesterday near Tall Afar. Three
other soldiers were wounded in the incident, and the quick reaction force was
responding to an earlier IED attack on a coalition patrol when it too came under
In the north central zone of operations, coalition forces executed a series of
simultaneous raids on six objectives in a town 10 kilometers south of Tikrit.
The raid captured 27 detainees, along with significant numbers of weapons and
military equipment.
In the western zone of operations, the cordon remains tight around Fallujah,
with coalition forces continuing to maintain fortified battle positions. The
coalition continues to battle enemies -- enemy forces in small units, operating
in isolated cells, conducting sporadic small-arms RPG and indirect fire attacks
at coalition forces in defensive battle positions around Fallujah.
Over the last 24 hours, there have been numerous violations of the cease-fire
agreement by anti-coalition forces in and around Fallujah. Last night a patrol
was engaged by small arms and rocket- propelled grenade fire by seven
individuals wearing all black west of Fallujah. The patrol returned fire,
killing one.
Shortly after 2200, enemy forces attacked coalition defensive positions in
Fallujah, again violating the cease-fire agreement. After receiving RPG and
direct fire in their defensive positions, the coalition forces called for close
air support.
As shown on the board, at 2230, coalition air assets observed enemy forces in a
flatbed truck and a sedan driving from intersection to intersection with their
lights off, dropping off and picking up personnel in bundles, a common tactic
which we've seen used by enemy forces prior to an attack on coalition positions.
The vehicles were engaged by coalition air assets, resulting in the destruction
of the vehicles as well as significant secondary explosions from the ammunition
they were carrying. Those secondary explosions continued on for at least 20
Insurgents fled the immediate area and occupied a nearby building. Coalition
aircraft fired on the structure in continued support of Marines in contact on
the ground. When the rounds impacted the structure, again secondary explosions
were also produced, indicating the presence of large amounts of ordnance inside
the building.
This afternoon coalition forces were attacked by sniper fire near a supply route
on the northeast edge of Fallujah. The enemy forces withdrew to a fortified
building noted on the map and continued to use small arms to attack coalition
forces. After returning fire, the ground forces requested and received air
support in the form of two GBU-12s. The situation is ongoing and there have been
no reports of coalition casualties at this time.
At the same time this afternoon coalition forces began receiving fire from
defensive positions on the northwest edge of Fallujah, on the area marked "the
train station." As the fight escalated, coalition forces requested and have
received rotary-wing air support. This battle continues.
In the central-south zone of operations, at 9:15 this morning in As Sawara, a
coalition patrol was attacked with small-arms and RPG fire. One coalition
soldier was killed and another died of wounds. A third soldier is in a military
hospital undergoing surgery.
Additionally this morning, from 8:30 to 12:00, coalition forces established
traffic control checkpoints between Kufa and Najaf. Ninety-six vehicles were
searched for contraband and illegal weapons. There was nothing confiscated. No
contact was made in the area. It remains quiet. The unit conducting the
checkpoint reports that they were well received by the local populace.
In the southeastern zone of operations, a search operation was conducted on a
small village suspected of harboring hijackers and a number of stolen vehicles
northwest of Basra Airfield. There were no vehicles recovered or suspects
detained, but a large quantity of small-arms ammunition and weapons were
Finally, as you remember, in January it was announced that a criminal
investigation was initiated to examine allegations of detainee abuse at the
Baghdad confinement facility at Abu Ghraib. The Criminal Investigation Division
investigation began when an American soldier reported and turned over evidence
of criminal activity to include photographs of detainee abuse. CBS television
has acquired these images and may show some of the evidence tonight on "60
Minutes II."
Shortly after the criminal investigation began, Lieutenant General Sanchez, the
commanding general, requested a separate administrative investigation into
systemic issues such as command policies and internal procedures related to
detention operations. That administrative investigation is complete. Lieutenant
General Sanchez has also directed a follow-up investigation of interrogation
procedures in detention facilities, and that investigation is ongoing.
Again, as a result of the criminal investigation, six military personnel have
been charged with criminal offenses.
The coalition takes all reports of detainee abuse seriously and all allegations
of mistreatment are investigated. We are committed to treating all persons under
coalition custody with dignity, respect and humanity. Coalition personnel are
expected to act appropriately, humanely and in a manner consistent with Geneva
MR. BAYLEY: With that, we'll be happy to take your questions.
GEN. KIMMITT: Christine.
Q Christine Spolar, Chicago Tribune. Can we find out a little bit more about
these six military personnel -- have been detained/charged? When did this happen
and what are they charged with? And men/women? And can you give us some of the
circumstances? It sounds as if you're only offering this information because
it's going to go out on TV tonight.
GEN. KIMMITT: That is not true, Christine. While you were gone, we had a full
press conference talking about the six personnel who were detained -- who were
arrested and charged with criminal charges. I can tell you that all those cases
are going forward. Some the Article 32 investigation has been completed. Some
the Article 32 investigation is continuing. We had a backgrounder while you were
gone to explain the entire process that we would be going through, and that is a
matter of the record. I'd be glad to share you the notes from that backgrounder
after this press conference.
Go ahead.
Q I would like some more information right now about the personnel. And what are
they charged with? And when did this happen? And are they men or women?
GEN. KIMMITT: And again, as I said, we have spoken to the entire press corps in
Baghdad for an entire presser, as well as a background brief. Be glad to share
this with you afterwards.
Q (Through interpreter.) Sema Abrahim (ph) -- (inaudible) -- television. What
happened regarding the investigation of the people in Samarra, the
investigation, those Iraqi -- the people from the Iraqiah has been killed?
Whether the investigation has come to an end? And when will you brief on the
(body ?) results?
GEN. KIMMITT: It is my understanding that the tragic incident where three Al-Iraqiah
reporters were involved in a incident in Samarra -- it is my understanding that
that investigation is ongoing. The results have not been published yet because
the results aren't complete.
Q (Through interpreter.) (Name and affiliation inaudible.) Good evening. General
Kimmitt, good evening. Are the coalition forces ready and they are capable
enough to maintain security for the Iraqis in the time, which is by the 30th of
June, without making any violations or offending the Iraqi people, especially
the unarmed ones, civilians, inflicting harm to the civilian people? Are they
ready to maintain security without these casualties by the end of the 30th of
July (sic)?
GEN. KIMMITT: The coalition forces, side by side with their Iraqi security
partners, will continue to provide a safe and secure environment here in Iraq,
not only this month, next month, but also post-30 June, as well.
Q (Through interpreter.) Saad Abrahim (sp) from Al-Zamani (ph) newspaper. I have
a question regarding the six who have been detained and they have been under
interrogation and investigation. What are the reasons that pushed you -- what
are the reasons that you are not revealing to the people? And what happened
about the media people in Mosul, those who have been exposed to attack? Can you
give us more information and detail about those people?
GEN. KIMMITT: On your second question, I'm afraid I don't have any more details
than what was initially reported this afternoon, that -- as I stated earlier.
With regards to the six personnel that were charged with criminal counts against
them back in January, we can go over that, along with Christine, after this
press conference so I can get all that information for you. We typically do not
reveal their names. As we've said in the press conference when this was
announced, we would wait until the Article 32 investigations were complete
before a decision was made whether their names would in fact be revealed.
Q (Through interpreter.) Is it true that we have reports that some of them have
just used pictures in torturing the detainees? What is your role in order to
take care of those detainees? And where is the security, your security,
especially giving them chances to have all these pictures and also to show it to
the public? So can't you just tell us why this happened?
GEN. KIMMITT: Yeah. And that's exactly why we had the investigation.
Let's start from the beginning. In early January, a soldier came forward at Abu
Ghraib Prison. That soldier said, "There are some things going on here that I
can't live with. I am aware of some activities that are being conducted by the
guards and some of the interrogators that are inconsistent with my job and
inconsistent with my values as a soldier." That soldier came forward. He
presented evidence to his chain of command. The chain of command brought it
forward. General Sanchez, upon hearing it, immediately started a criminal
I don't remember the exact date I stood in front of this podium and talked about
the outcome of that investigation. So that outcome is now -- has resulted in
criminal charges being levied against six soldiers.
To answer your other question, this does not reflect the vast majority of
coalition soldiers, vast majority of American soldiers that are operating out of
Abu Ghraib Prison. We have had thousands, tens of thousands of detainees in Abu
Ghraib. We have understood that a very, very small number were involved in this
incident, and of the hundreds and hundreds of guards they have out there, a
small number were involved in the guards.
I'm not going to stand up here and make excuses for those soldiers. I'm not
going to stand up here and apologize for those soldiers. If what they did is
proven in a court of law, that is incompatible with the values we stand for as a
professional military force, and it's values that we don't stand for as human
beings. They will be tried before a court, and then those decisions will be
(Cross talk.)
MR. BAYLEY: Please.
Q General, Gordon Robinson, Fox News. There have been some media reports over
the last 48 hours that in Najaf citizens of the city and other militias are
turning on the Mahdi Army people, are assaulting them, trying to drive them out
of town. Can you confirm those reports, and can you give us any more details on
GEN. KIMMITT: We've got some indications as well that there may be some validity
to those reports. The name of the army -- I can't pronounce it. I will turn to
my Arabic speaking --
INTERPRETER: Thulfiqar -- (inaudible) -- Thulfiqar.
GEN. KIMMITT: The double-edged sword that was used by Imam Ali in the Great
Battle, that is the name of the army that is ostensibly under the name of that
organization, is going against some of the members of Muqtada's militia inside
Najaf. The reports that we have -- anecdotal evidence, phone calls, and such, as
well as reported by Mr. Burns from The New York Times in the case that Muqtada's
army inside Najaf has been fairly heavy-handed with the citizens in Najaf,
demanding goods and services without paying, brandishing weapons, terrorizing
people. Could be more than that. John Burns did a very good article on that.
That confirmed a lot of some of the indicators we had been getting as well.
Don't know the level of it, don't know the detail of it, don't know the scale of
it, but we have those same preliminary indications as reported by Mr. Burns.
Q Do you have any indications at all of casualties arising from this?
GEN. KIMMITT: Anecdotal evidence, but nothing that we can confirm.
Q Tom Perry (sp) from Reuters news agency. Can we still consider that there is
actually a cease-fire in Fallujah now? And also, we had reports overnight of
fighting in Khalidiya. Do you have any details?
GEN. KIMMITT: Yes, I can confirm that it is certainly the intention of the
coalition forces that the cease-fire continues. What you're seeing today is a
series of defensive responses. When we get shot at, we will respond. We will not
sit there and take fire, even though there is a cease-fire ongoing. That is
inconsistent with what we stand for, that is inconsistent with the inherent
right of self- defense.
(To staff) Could we put the other board up?
What I would suggest is this -- for whatever reason -- perhaps they don't like
the terms that are being offered to them, perhaps they don't like the leadership
who is coming to them and telling them what's going on -- but it is clear that
there are a number of provocations on the part of some of the insurgents inside
Fallujah where they would prefer to fight rather than prefer to make peace.
We've seen that pretty much all over the city. We saw it the other night around
this mosque. We've seen it today around the train station. We saw it over here
in an area that is being referred to as a fortified building. And of course we
saw it last night when the AC- 130 attacked those two vehicles in the building.
But, to answer your question directly, the Marines still believe that the talks
have promise. They are still looking for a political, peaceful solution. None of
the Marines, especially the commanders, are anxious about having to have their
Marines cross the line of departure and go on an offensive. And if this can be
solved by not putting our soldiers' lives at risk -- our Marines' lives at risk,
so much the better.
But in the minds of the coalition forces on the ground in Fallujah, there is
still a suspension of offensive operations. They are rigidly adhering to the
cease-fire. We get the nightly cease-fire report that talks exactly how many
weapons are turned in on the part of the enemy, how many violations there were.
Over the last 24 hours there were 11: 10 small-arms fire, one indirect fire. But
even though sometimes it may not look like it from the media reports, there is
still a determined aspiration on the part of the coalition to maintain a
cease-fire and solve the situation in Fallujah by peaceful means. But our
patience is not limitless.
Q So have they handed in any weapons in the last 24 hours?
GEN. KIMMITT: They have not handed in any weapons in the last 24 hours.
Q Khalidiyah?
GEN. KIMMITT: Don't know of any operations in Khalidiyah today.
Q Overnight?
GEN. KIMMITT: Overnight? We'll check that for you.
MR. BAYLEY: (Off mike.) Go ahead.
Q (Through interpreter.) Al Hurriyah TV. Two questions, one for Mr. Bayley and
the second for General Kimmitt.
Mr. Bayley, in the last statement for Colin Powell about handing over
sovereignty, he indicated that the sovereignty will not be complete and also
that the United States understands completely the mechanisms of political work
in Iraq.
The question for General Kimmitt. You said in your briefing that you have
demanded a number of times air support. Does this mean that the crisis in
Fallujah is larger than you expected before?
Thank you.
MR. BAYLEY: To answer your first question, Nofez Adnan (ph), it's quite clear in
the mind of Secretary Powell and in all coalition forces that the interim
government that takes over on the 30th of June will have full sovereignty. Now,
there has been a lot of speculation or misunderstandings about what that means
in the media and what it's all about, but it is quite clear that on that day Mr.
Bremer will get on a plane, or the day after, and he will leave his position and
there will be an Iraqi in control -- Iraqis in control of the state of Iraq.
Now, while we say that, we also know very well that Iraq will need as much help
as it can get through the months and years ahead and that it will not be able to
carry out the tasks of security, of political change and economic growth on its
own. And as you know, particularly in the security field, and I think General
Kimmitt will wish to speak to that, there have got to be arrangements that are
brought out between the sovereign interim government and between multinational
And General, if you would speak to that.
GEN. KIMMITT: On your second question, there is certainly no military problem
that can't be solved in Fallujah. What has become very apparent to us over the
past couple of weeks is many Iraqi leaders have come forward and said, we would
like to be part of a nonmilitary solution. What has become very apparent is that
Fallujah is more than just a military problem; that there are other aspects of
Fallujah and other leaders who have vested interests in Fallujah that are
stepping forward on the political side saying, we would like to become involved
in the outcome in Fallujah. And that's a very encouraging sign.
It's a very encouraging sign when the leadership within Iraq stands up and says,
wait a second, we want to be involved in the discussions, we want to be involved
in the final determination on Fallujah. And because of that, when first the
Governing Council and then other interlocutors came forward and said we would
like to be part of what happens in Fallujah, we've listened, we've stood back,
we've kept the cordon in place, and now we are letting the political track
attempt to resolve the problem rather than the military track.
The military solution is simple. The military solution will be quick. And the
military solution is relatively easy to turn on and off. But any belligerent
that somehow has in his or her mind that the reason the coalition forces are
stopped inside this cordon and not moving forward is because they either fear
the enemy or don't have enough resources to complete the job, would be making a
very, very deadly mistake. We are allowing a political track to go forward; we
will continue to allow that political track to go forward as long as it shows
promise. When it no longer shows promise we will take alternative means.
Q Ed Wong from The New York Times. General Kimmitt, can you talk a little bit
more about what possible contacts occupation forces are having with either
senior clerics or sheiks in Najaf to try and reach a political solution to the
crisis there? Is there direct contact between either American soldiers or
officials and people in Najaf?
GEN. KIMMITT: I suspect you ask that question, since it's been asked every day
since Dan has been here for the last week, and suspecting that since Dan isn't
here, you could slip that one past me. As Dan would say, were he here, we will
typically keep those conversations, those discussions outside the press. Let's
let those conversations go forward, and let's let those deliberations go
forward. There will be a time and a place for those announcements about how
those are moving forward. But for the time being, we'd like to keep that out of
this room.
MR. BAYLEY: I should make clear that there will -- there are no direct
negotiations or contacts between American officials and Muqtada al-Sadr and, at
the same time, that it's extremely clear to him what he has to do. We set out
our conditions repeatedly over the days and weeks past. And within those, as we
know, he has to face Iraqi justice, there has to be a dissolution of the Mahdi
Army, there needs to be the restoration of government buildings to their proper
owners and to the rule of law in all cities of Iraq. He knows this very well,
and he knows the legal track in front of him that he could take advantage of, if
he were so inclined to do that.
Q (Through interpreter.) Adman al-Mashadani (sp) from -- (inaudible). General
Kimmitt, you've just mentioned that you need a peaceful solution in Fallujah and
in Najaf, and especially in Fallujah area. Why do not the coalition forces
withdraw to the outskirts of the city of Fallujah and let the people to have
free movement and until everything becomes normal? Later you can have a joint
patrol with the Iraqi police and the security or the coalition forces. Let your
soldiers withdraw to the outskirts and give the chance for the civilians to have
a normal life in Fallujah.
GEN. KIMMITT: The only areas inside Fallujah where there is a normal life are
those areas where the coalition forces currently occupy. In fact, for the
Marines to withdraw from their cordon positions inside of Fallujah would cause
even less freedom of movement in Fallujah than there is now, because as soon as
we withdraw from those positions, the insurgents will take those positions over,
and they will continue to use those people who were first liberated by the
coalition forces to now become hostage to the foreign fighters and the
terrorists inside that town.
So very simply, the only areas of Fallujah that are liberated, the only areas of
Fallujah that do have freedom of movement, the only areas of Fallujah that are
under Iraqi control are those areas currently held by the coalition. Anything
inside that ring around Fallujah is not under Iraqi control, is not under Iraqi
police monitoring, is not under the security of the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps.
So it would be unnecessary and ludicrous for us to withdraw from those
positions, to hand those people back over to the people inside Fallujah to let
them be held hostage.
MR. BAYLEY: Let's not forget, Adman (sp), that also there is a scope for
negotiations to carry on that has -- we've exerted every possible effort to get
there and to make those successful. It's not as if we simply have a military
situation here. We very much have a civil, diplomatic, political negotiation
process throughout, and these two go hand in hand.
GEN. KIMMITT: Sewell?
Q I'm Sewell Chan from The Washington Post. I was just in Tikrit where General
Batiste told reporters that he has submitted names of former teachers and
professors and military officers who served under the old Ba'ath regime, but
were not active supporters of it, to the Coalition Provisional Authority for
consideration of reappointing these people to their positions.
I wanted to ask you both about what progress -- or can you give us an update
about what has happened since Ambassador Bremer's announcement about letting
former officials return to their positions? Specifically, also, if you could
speak on the area of military officers returning to serve in the Iraqi army.
MR. BAYLEY: Well, Sewell, as Ambassador Bremer set out, this is -- the first
step of this process of ensuring the de-Ba'athification policy is well
implemented has been confined to teachers. And that is something which we
believe to be a good opening. At the same time, still, on teachers, there's a
need for thousands of them to get back to work, and those who are not
necessarily Ba'athists but were fired for -- by the Saddam regime for political
reasons are also -- their needs are being addressed. The minister of education,
al-Alwan, spoke to that this morning.
In terms of the army and in terms of the chain of command that needs to be built
up and made solid through the months ahead, that was part of what Ambassador
Bremer was addressing when he met military officers of the former army this
morning in one of his outreach meetings. And he made clear that looking at the
army that we have today, 75 percent of the recruits of that army are from the
former army, and almost 80 percent of the ICDC are the former army as well. And
it is quite clear as well that there's going to be a need to call on supremely
qualified experienced officers who can provide the sort of command and
experience that they have shown in previous uniform, but on the condition that
they are not going to be violating the policy of de-Ba'athification, which is
absolutely steadfast.
And it's extremely important people understand that when we're talking about
staffing out the army, going from the ranks right up to the top generals who
were recently appointed, we are not talking about a change in de-Ba'athification
policy. That's just not possible.
Q Gareth, could I ask you a quick follow-up question? I'm sorry. Could you tell
us a little bit more about this meeting that Ambassador Bremer had in terms of
whom he met with, how many former officers? Thanks.
MR. BAYLEY: He met a group of about 30 former officers. They -- not necessarily
operational officers, but also the military academy, former dean of the military
academy, people who had views about how the army may be rebuilt up but also
people of the highest caliber, people who are quite clearly interested in
rebuilding Iraqi armed forces in the right way and not in a Ba'athist way. He
basically set out some -- not only a vision for how to build up the chain of
command and control and make sure that you had all of that in place, but also a
general vision in terms of the economy, in terms of the political situation, and
that Iraq clearly must be ruled under rule of law, civilian control of the army,
all those issues that we've gone through here before and Dan's gone through as
GEN. KIMMITT: Let's go ahead and take one last question.
Yes, sir.
Q (Through interpreter.) Naji Burowei (ph) from Al Distal (ph) newspaper.
General Kimmitt, there are two things in Fallujah which are -- there is truce
and there are military operations. Will it remain that both of these issues,
these concepts, truce and military operations, will be -- are there any central
leadership in Fallujah who are responsible on truce, or you have another vision
or another deadline for dealing with the problem within a military operation
rather than truce?
GEN. KIMMITT: It does seem somewhat paradoxical how you can have a truce and
military operations happening simultaneously, and that may seem strange. But the
fact remains in the minds of the Marines on the ground there's no truce; there's
a cease-fire. There hasn't been a negotiated nor a discussed end to the
situation inside Fallujah. So we would expect as long as we feel that the
political track has promise, that we will continue to have days such as today;
which is the Marines will stand ready to respond if attacked. They will probably
be attacked. When they're attacked, in defending themselves they will take the
proper military actions appropriate to the task at hand.
With regard to your question about do the leaders inside Fallujah, are they
talking to the fighters, that has always been one of our questions. They
continue to tell us that they represent the people, but they don't deliver. We
don't see the weapons. We don't see the foreign fighters. We don't see any
intelligence suggesting who was involved in the attack on the police station in
February nor the killing of the Blackwater contractors last month.
So we do remain concerned that these leaders, who we regain engaged with, are
not capable of delivering, but we are going to continue to show, as I've said
before, combat patience, hope that these people can persuade their clientele,
the foreign fighters and the terrorists inside the town, that it's in their best
interest to stop fighting.
We're going to give them a little more time, because we always recognize that
the military option is there. And the military operation is always capable, the
military option is always ready, and the military option is supremely confident
that, should this require a military option, that they would be more than
capable of handling the situation regardless of any numbers of factors that
might come around in Fallujah.
Thank you very much.
MR. BAYLEY: Thank you.
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My drive belt appears to be loose. How do I tension it?
The proper tensioning is as follows (note that you can also refer to your Owner's Manual):
Find the adjustment nut on the threaded rod underneath the drive unit. It is on the bow (front) side of the drive unit.
Loosen the retaining screw and turn the nut clockwise a turn or two. This should loosen the nut.
Turn the adjustment nut counter clockwise until it just starts to feel tight (This is the proper adjustment for belt tensioning; increased tightening of the nut will over-tension the belt and ultimately cause problems.).
Tighten the thumb set screw – this does not need to be over-tightened either as it only has to keep the nut from turning.
I have made all of the above adjustments and am still having problems with my drive belt skipping. What should I do next?
Return the drive unit to us and we will rebuild it with replacement parts. If the boat is past warranty there will be a fixed charge for a rebuild; the cost of a replacement belt is not included in this charge.
Does the drive belt loosen over time?
A new belt does take time to break in. You will need to adjust the belt accordingly from time to time, though be sure not to over-tighten it. Refer to your owner's manual for instructions.
How often will the belt need to be replaced?
The average life span of a drive belt is 3 – 5 years. Belts rarely fail completely and a new belt can be carried in the boat and replaced on the water with no tools needed.
We suggest keeping the extra belt in a sun-proof package, not a clear plastic bag.
Sometimes, if the belt has been stretched for a long time by overtightening, taking it off and turning it around helps. You can take the belt off and put it back on without taking the drive unit out of the boat.
What typical mechanical issues should I be prepared for with my Nauticraft boat?
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What tools do I need to maintain the boat?
There are few tools needed to maintain your boat- #2 & #3 Phillips screwdrivers, 7/32″ & 3/16″ hex drivers, and 3/4″ box wrench. Call us for details.
How do I get back to shore if my belt breaks?
In that unlikely event there are two possible answers – carry a spare belt(easily replaced in about a minute) and always carry a paddle for emergencies (our recommendation here).
My boat is sitting very low in the water - what's wrong?
You may have water in the bilge (Escapade- pump bilge pump to remove water). Or you may have water in the keel cavity (Encore- remove boat from water, drain keels).
How do I drain the keels? How often does this need to be done (for Encore & Sprite models)?
Usually this is done at the end of the season- remove the drain plug bolts at the back of each keel(near bottom), you may need to poke a small stick or wire in the hole to free any foreign material blocking the hole.
Why is there water in the boat below the drive-unit and driveshaft?
This is by design, and is part of the self-bailing feature of the Encore and Sprite boats. The normal level is just below the lower rearward pulley, but can vary according to how the boat is loaded with gear or passengers.
Is there someplace I can obtain information on replacement parts?
Yes. You can access our website and refer to our parts listing page.
Who should I contact when I need replacement parts?
You may contact us directly at the factory either via E-mail at: firstname.lastname@example.com or via phone at: 231-798-8440.
What is the warranty and how are repairs handled?
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Electrical parts (if applicable) – See manufacturers > warranties.
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Common treatments for hot flashes in men include venlafaxine, an antidepressant, and medroxyprogesterone acetate and cyproterone acetate, two hormone therapies, states Healthline. About 83 percent of men taking estradiol and 80 to 90 percent taking megestrol and medroxyprogesterone experience relief. The antiseizure drug gabapentin also reduces male hot flashes.
Men being treated with androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer sometimes experience hot flashes. The therapy treats the cancer by reducing testosterone levels, but decreased testosterone often produces hot flashes, notes Healthline. Up to 80 percent of men who undergo androgen deprivation therapy display the symptoms, which are the same for men and women. Hot flashes are sudden, intense feelings of heat and flushing in the head and torso, with profuse sweating and reddening of the skin. They last about four minutes.


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Kangaroo Island is set to grow as a major cruise ship destination following the announcement that nine international ships will anchor in Penneshaw during the 2012-13 and 2013-14 cruising seasons.
The ships will bring more than 12,500 passengers and crew to the island. Vessels on their first voyages to Kangaroo Island include the MS Europa, MS Volendam, MS Amsterdam, the Pacific Princess and the Seabourn Sojourn.
Tourism Minister Gail Gago said the bookings reinforced the importance of a $300,000 landing pontoon alongside the Penneshaw jetty that received State Government funding late last year.
The fixed pontoon should be complete by mid-May and features a series of levels for use in different tides.
"With nine cruise ship visits booked in the next two years, the landing pontoon has well and truly paid for itself," Ms Gago said.
"These bookings are wonderful news for Kangaroo Island and complement the South Australian Tourism Commission's new $6 million campaign for the region."
Ms Gago said a 2011 Access Economics report found that every one-day cruise ship visit to Kangaroo Island delivered $100,000 in passenger expenditure to the local economy.
"Ships visit between September and May each year, and the SATC is confident an extra two bookings will be made for the 2013-14 season," Ms Gago said.
SATC chief executive Jane Jeffreys said additional growth in the market was possible. "There are still cruise lines that we believe would be a really good fit with Kangaroo Island," Ms Jeffreys said. "We are also aware of the island's unique nature and don't want to overwhelm it with more visits than are sustainable."
"We work closely with a cruise committee on Kangaroo Island that comprises local businesses, tourism operators and local tourism representatives."
Tourism Kangaroo Island chairman Pierre Gregor said the committee formed from TKI members, retail businesses and tour operators before the last cruise ship visit would continue.
Local tours of wineries and attractions organised by the committee for the previous cruise had not been hugely successful but Mr Gregor said lessons had been learnt.
"The ship's operators and the agents need to be in the loop much earlier – six to eight months in advance – about local offerings, and we're working on that."
"We're encouraging early negotiations. There are challenges, such as the number of coaches available on the island.
"But it is a good thing if we do it well because some of these people will come back as independent travellers and will act as ambassadors for the island," Mr Gregor said.


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The Giants optioned left-hander Mike Kickham back to Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday, a day after he made his major league debut against the A's.
Kickham pitched 2¹?³ innings Tuesday in a 6-3 loss to the A's in the Bay Bridge Series. San Francisco purchased the contract of right-handed reliever Ramon Ramirez from Fresno and added him to the 25-man roster, and he was available Wednesday night.
"It is what it is, obviously I wish I would have done better," Kickham said while packing up his locker. "I'll learn from it, move on, and when I get back down there I'll share my experience and have some advice for my teammates there in Fresno. It was a great experience, though, and hopefully I'll get back up here soon and help the team win."
Manager Bruce Bochy said right-hander Chad Gaudin is "likely" to start Sunday at St. Louis in the spot Kickham filled as the replacement to right-hander Ryan Vogelsong, who broke his pitching hand last week and underwent surgery that is expected to sideline him for two months.
While Bochy had said it was hard to use Gaudin in a starting role because of his versatility out of the bullpen, the Giants need him to make a spot start. On Tuesday night in Oakland, he pitched three innings of relief.
Having an off day Monday helps Bochy feel more comfortable about using a long reliever to start Sunday.
"A guy like Chad is invaluable for a club," Bochy said. "And for me to have a guy like this who I can use anywhere. Yesterday we needed some innings, and he was the one guy who could do it. He's pitched late in the game and last week helped get big outs in tight ballgames, and now we need a starter. He has experience as a starter. It's pretty nice to have a guy who's versatile like Chad and can do a lot of things for you."
The Giants have some flexibility with three upcoming off days. They don't need a fifth starter again until mid-June, so Bochy might opt to give some of his struggling starters an extra day off between outings. And, he figures Kickham will return.
"He'll be back up here at some point," Bochy said. "I thought the kid showed great stuff. His first start, he had a lot going on. I like the stuff that he showed, I do. ... He'll get better, he'll learn from that. Without question, he'll be up here at some point probably helping us."
The reigning World Series champions cleared a spot on the 40-man roster for Ramirez by transferring infielder Tony Abreu to the 60-day disabled list. He is on a rehab assignment with Fresno as he works back from a sprained left knee. He also was slowed by a quadriceps injury this spring after being claimed off waivers from Kansas City in early February before spring training.
The 31-year-old Ramirez, a member of the 2010 World Series title team before getting re-signed to a minor league deal in February, made 20 appearances with Fresno, posting a 3.46 ERA with 31 strikeouts.
"He's been here before and helped us in 2010," Bochy said. "He's been throwing the ball well down in Fresno. It's good to see him. I know he's excited about being here. It's nice to have some depth down on your farm club that can come up here, especially a guy like him who has experience pitching late in the ballgame."
Giants center fielder and leadoff hitter Angel Pagan missed his fourth straight game as he nurses an injured left hamstring, which he hurt Saturday before hitting his game-winning, inside-the-park home run in the 10th inning of a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies. Pagan was scheduled to receive a cortisone injection and the hope is still that he will avoid a trip to the disabled list.


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[Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Hundreds of beautiful Christmas ornaments convey an impression of the splendour of in the Victorian times. are adorned by large cotton crabs, cotton stars and beautiful, filigree glass ornaments with die-cuts or lametta. The magnificent exhibition, Victorian Christmas at the in 2011, included readings from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol and appearances by carol singers.
Christmas in the Victorian times is featured at the Doll's House Museum. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
The Victorian Age
The Victorian age describes the period of British history from1837 to 1901 during the rule of . During her reign, Britain rose to become a leading world and economic power. The reason for this success was less Victoria's finesse but rather the industrial revolution which had a lasting impact on mining and engineering and ensured that Great Britain long enjoyed a technological advantage. The development of the railway network, pursed with great vigour during this period, also had far-reaching consequences. The result was an increase in prosperity, the main beneficiaries of which was a religious and morally conscientious middle class.
Although the name "Victorian age" might suggest otherwise, Queen Victoria's political influence was quite modest. During this period, internal politics remained unaffected by the revolutionary upheavals of the sort experienced in other European countries. As a result of the change in voting rights and administrative structures, a wider public was able to exercise political influence.
Prince Albert & Christmas Traditions
On 10 February 1840, Victoria married Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, her maternal cousin. The marriage lasted almost 22 years and was regarded as very happy. In all her decisions, even political ones, Victoria was heavily influenced by the Prince Consort.
Albert preferred living in the country to the capital, for which reason the couple made Windsor Castle their home soon after their wedding. To enjoy even more privacy, in 1845, they acquired Osborne House, a 400 hectare country seat on the Isle of Wight. Prince Albert designed the house himself in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo and the grounds were also landscaped to his specifications. A Swiss cottage was imported for the five children. In it the princes were supposed to learn carpentry and gardening and the princesses housekeeping and cookery.
Prince Albert is to thank for making the decorated Victorian Christmas tree popular in Great Britain. In line with the custom in his homeland of Germany, Prince Albert had the first Christmas tree erected in Windsor Castle in 1841 and adorned with traditional German Christmas decorations.
Victorian Feather Christmas Trees. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Victorian Christmas Traditions
Many of our modern-day Christmas customs have their roots in Victorian Christmas traditions. Here are a few examples:
The tradition of writing and sending still remains popular to this day. The generally richly illustrated cards soon enjoyed great popularity in Great Britain from where they began their triumphal march throughout the rest of the world.
Although the Christmas tree is not a British achievement, it probably owes its worldwide popularity to Prince Consort Albert who introduced the custom in England. Ultimately the Christmas tree was to become even more popular in the USA than in Europe.
In 1846, two London bakers invented the ever-popular and carol singers can also trace their origin back to the Victorian period.
The British middle and upper classes were also the originators of the popular custom of exchanging . During Queen Victoria's time, adults began to give children home-made or bought toys.
And last but not least, although usually attributed to the USA, Santa Claus also comes from Victorian England. He went by the name of "Father Christmas" and brought the children their gifts on Christmas Eve.
Victorian Christmas exhibit at the Doll's House Museum. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Candles and Advent Wreaths
Candles were a firm fixture of the Victorian Christmas and were used in different variants. In many households, an advent wreath would be displayed in the run-up to Christmas. The four candles and the evergreen wreath symbolise belief, good fortune, love and peace. Lighting the candles is supposed to show that the birth of Christ brings light into the world. It was also customary to display a candle in the window during the twelve days of the Christmas festivities. It was intended as a sign to travellers that food and shelter was available in this house. Merchants also liked to give their customers They were indispensible and a vital part of every Victorian Christmas tree. Often made by hand and carefully placed on each branch.
[Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
[Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Christmas Cards
The was drawn by illustrator John Callcott Horsley on behalf of Sir Henry Cole in December 1843. The English nobleman decided to send his friends something different to the usual Christmas letters for a change. He embellished his Christmas cards with the text: "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You".
Inspired by the design of an altarpiece, Horsley created a picture of a family celebration, 5.7 x 3.3 inches in size and surrounded it with twigs and vines to convey cheerfulness and goodwill to the observer. The client, Sir Henry Cole, possessed his own lithographic works and printed 1,000 copies of Horsley's design in a hand-coloured edition, selling these at the price of one shilling, an exorbitant sum of money for the time. And yet despite that, many Britons were soon sending Christmas cards. Queen Victoria was an especially keen devotee, sending thousands of cards each Christmas.
With the growing demand came new formats and materials. Hinged and folding cards were especially popular. Decorated with silk ribbons, satin, feathers, lametta and many other things, the cards became miniature works of art. Pretty children, Father Christmas and angels were commonly employed motifs. As long ago as 1862, the company Charles Goodall & Sons of London was printing and selling Christmas cards in large numbers.
The first Christmas cards in the USA were printed by Louis Prang in Boston in 1874. He improved colour printing and used as many as twenty different shades of ink. He also introduced additional formats to the market. By 1880, the high quality of his cards and the expressive texts contained inside resulted in his output growing to more than 5 million greetings cards a year.
Although large quantities of cards were produced in Germany for export, prior to the First World War, it was more common for Germans to send so-called "good wishes notes" at Christmas. These were letters with printed decorative edgings and often a picture in which greetings or a poem could be inscribed by hand.
Antique Christmas Ornaments on Feather Christmas Tree. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
The Christmas Tree & Christmas Decorations
In Germany, the is a tradition dating back to the beginning of the 17th century. It was introduced to England in 1841 by Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert. Following the publication of a picture of the royal Christmas tree in Windsor Castle in the well-known magazine "The Illustrated London News" in 1848, it became a must for the English to set up a Christmas tree of their own in their living room. Norwegian firs were imported under which small gifts were exchanged. The trees were decorated with little toys, biscuits, sweets and small bags containing sweet surprises.
From 1865 on, imported glass ornaments, wire ornaments, Sebnitz ornaments (artificial flowers) and Dresdner paperboard ornaments were also used as decoration in well-to-do family homes and were soon frequently to be found in the Victorian Christmas salons of the wealthy where they were viewed as status symbols. Many of these valuable, sometimes unique glass ornaments were passed down from generation to generation. Commercially produced Christmas ornaments were sold in Woolworth's from 1880.
Patriotic Christmas Ornament. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
The Victorian ornaments were inspired by and modern achievements. These included little paper flags in red, white and blue or small drums as sweet tins. Glass balloons with little baskets, decorated with die-cut pictures of Santas or angels were an intrinsic part of the Victorian tree. Model wax figures of angels and children for example were popular. Airships, trains, aircraft, balloons and animals were also frequently-seen motifs.
Antique Christmas Decoration. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Victorian horn of plenty ornament. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
In Victorian times, young ladies spent many hours making Christmas decorations. They made little horns of plenty from coloured paper which could be filled with dates or other sweets; from small pieces of silk and feathers, they created little pouches and bags for candied fruits and almonds; from silk threads or ribbons elaborate pompons (tassels) were produced and they used cotton wool to make little snowmen or cute angels.
Victorian Christmas Angel. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
No traditional Victorian Christmas tree would be complete without lametta of course. In general, Christmas trees were exceptionally lavishly and extravagantly decorated. The crowning glory of a Victorian Christmas tree was often a Nuremburg tinsel angel adorning the tip. The faces were often made of porcelain or wax. In Victorian times, angels and cherubs were regarded as symbols of childlike innocence and purity.
Victorian Christmas Angel Ornament. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
The demand for Christmas trees grew steadily. By 1880 it had become necessary to ensure that enough trees were available around London in good time before the holiday in order to supply every family with its desired Christmas tree.
Display of Victorian Santas. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Father Christmas
Wherever you go, Father Christmas and Claus are regarded as the bringers of gifts. Their histories are completely different however. Father Christmas arose from an English winter custom. Originally, he was dressed in green and was a symbol of the approaching spring. St. Nicolas (Sinter Klaas) found his way from Holland to America, arriving in the 17th century. From 1870, Sinter Klaas became known as Santa Claus in England and took over the role of bearer of gifts.
[Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Christmas Crackers
Christmas crackers are a long-standing tradition in England that can be traced back to the Victorian age. Today, crackers are part of every English Christmas celebration.
The London confectioners James Hovell and Tom Smith are credited with the invention of which have been around since 1847. They rolled their sweets in a tube, wrapped it with coloured paper and draped it with a strip of paper bearing messages of love. Later, small toys and other knickknacks were also hidden inside.
Because they always form part of the Christmas table decorations, Christmas crackers are always very festively designed. Two persons each take hold of one end of a cracker and pull strongly until the cylinder breaks and the treats fall out.
[Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Another typical British tradition is carolling (singing Christmas songs) which was quickly adopted by Americans. To this day, small groups, usually consisting of three persons, sing during Advent. One member of the trio played the violin, another sang and the third sold sheet music. Pedestrians on their way to do their Christmas shopping stopped and listened to them. The carol singers also liked to go from home-to-home and present their performances there. They were secretly hoping to be invited in for a hot drink.
Probably the best-known German Christmas carol dates from 1824:
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us!
They're green when summer days are bright;
They're green when winter snow is white.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us!
Antique Christmas Ornament. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Charles Dickens's Christmas Tale
When Charles published "A Christmas Carol" in 1843, no-one could have guessed that this tale would capture the literary world and be made into many films. Charles Dickens's Christmas tale ranks among the most successful works in world literature. He began work on "A Christmas Carol" in October 1843, completing the book just two months later. By 17 December of that year, the entire print run was sold out.
The tale is about the cold, hard-hearted and thoroughly lonely businessman Ebenezer Scrooge, who is nobody's friend and thinks of no-one else, even at Christmas. It is only when his deceased friend and former business partner Marley reappears from the hereafter that his eyes are opened. Shortly before he disappears again, he tells Scrooge that he will be visited by three ghosts, each with something important to tell him.
The first ghost presents himself to Scrooge as "The Ghost of Christmas Past". He takes him outside and shows him three different scenes. In the first scene, Scrooge looks back at his loveless childhood, when he spent Christmas learning instead of surrounded by his family. In the second scene, he is able to observe how he meets the love of his life at the company Christmas party, but whom he soon scares off on account of his meanness and obsessive attention to business. In the third scene, the Ghost shows him how his one-time great love married a man and establishes a family. A wish that has always been denied him personally on account of his behaviour. The Ghost brings Scrooge back und leaves him, shaken, to his thoughts.
Decorated Victorian Christmas Tree. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Evergreen Christmas Decoration Indoors
At Christmas time, English living rooms are always decorated with great care. A sprig of mistletoe hangs above the doors. According to Victorian custom, any woman passing beneath a sprig of mistletoe had to allow herself to be kissed. The man, who was allowed to kiss the lady beneath the sprig of mistletoe, had to pluck one of the white berries. In bygone days, the mistletoe was a holy plant that drove away all evil and beneath which enemies could be reconciled with an embrace.
Mistletoe sprigs are not the only decorations to grace the doors. Holly branches with bright red berries and ivy tendrils are also to be seen. They are mentioned in the carol "The Holly and the Ivy".
Holly and mistletoe are the favourite plants of the British when it comes to . The beautiful glossy leaves of the holly and its red berries are also part of the festive tradition. According to English folklore, holly branches bring good fortune. A holly in the garden is said to protect the house against lightning and fire. This tradition has it that holly and ivy belong together as male and female elements. The prickly holly with its firm leaves represents the man, the ivy, the smooth plant with the softer leaves, the woman.
[Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Nowadays, we give our loved ones gifts at Christmas. A custom that also dates back to the Victorian era. Planning the Christmas gifts began months before they were exchanged. Mothers and daughters often spent months on the gifts, sewing, embroidering, painting and gluing. The family spent long enjoyable hours together until a personal gift was planned and made for each family member. Over the course of time, it became more common to purchase the gifts.
Display at Doll's House Museum for Victorian Christmas Exhibit. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Depending on the custom in the family, in Victorian times the gifts would be opened before or after breakfast, after attending church or after the evening meal. After a light breakfast, the father of the family would light the candles on the Christmas tree and the children would be permitted to enter the lounge. The gifts would lie, lovingly arranged, beneath the Christmas tree.
Antique Christmas Ornament. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Gift Ideas from Victorian Period
A fan, a scarf, Eau de Cologne, a silk-lined sewing basket, a pin-cushion in the shape of a strawberry or tomato that could also be used as a Christmas tree decoration, a silver thimble with sewing scissors or a magazine subscription.
Embroidered braces, slippers, monogrammed tobacco pouch, an umbrella or a cigar case.
A plant, a picture frame, a small tablecloth, a bookmark or pomander.
Pretty hair ribbons, a muff, a small wax doll in a cradle, a fan, a sewing set, a canary or mittens.
A toboggan, a stamp album, carved and painted wooden toy animals, a model railway, marbles, building bricks, a money box or a wind-up soldier.
Victorian Christmas Ornament. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Christmas Eve is the day on which the closest family members, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews meet up. It was a holiday, dedicated to the family, an important social foundation in the Victorian age.
During the afternoon, the doors of the lounge would open and the long-awaited moment had arrived: at long last, everyone could see the wonderfully decorated Christmas tree with its burning candles. Hanging on the tree alongside pretty die-cuts, lametta and glass ornaments were baskets of sweets and strings of popcorn. Small gifts were also hung on the Christmas tree while the larger ones were placed beneath the tree. All were elaborately packaged in beautiful, coloured paper and richly decorated with ribbons. On Christmas Eve, people exchanged gifts and no-one would be neglected. Depending on the recipient, they would be impatiently or carefully unwrapped. The handiwork would be admired and tried out while toys would be put into operation or tested. After the gift giving began the entertainment.
First came the popular Christmas crackers, after which each family member played a part. The youngest recited a poem, the older ones and adults amused themselves with role-playing games or short performances. There were also musical renditions or they would sing together. Party games were also extremely popular.
Christmas Day began with a visit to church. Afterwards, the Christmas goose or other meat was bought and cooking the begun. What was served varied from area to area. Farming regions enjoyed beef, goose or chicken.
The famous English "Christmas pudding" () was baked on the Sunday preceding Advent. The traditional recipe for a Christmas pudding included suet, raisins, prunes, sultanas, currants, nuts, eggs, sugar and flour. The mixture was placed in a pudding basin and then boiled. The most exciting part about plum pudding is that it is flambéed with brandy and carried burning into the darkened room. A decorative sprig of holly is considered essential. Tradition demands that a silver coin, a button, a ring and a thimble be concealed in the plum pudding. Care should therefore be taken when eating it. According to legend, the finder of one of the objects will become rich, marry within a year or remain a bachelor or spinster. Once the celebrations at home have come to an end, the revellers move on to friends.
Victorian Christmas Ornament. [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
Christmas is very much about charity. This is apparent in the streets that are full of people because the shops are open. All are prepared to share with the weaker members of society. The less fortunate go from door to door, in the hope of food, drink or money gifts. Families like to go from neighbour to neighbour and serenade them.
Antique Christmas Ornament [Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
St. Stephens Day (December 26), Boxing Day
The first day after the Christmas festivities is devoted to charity. Small money gifts are packed in boxes and given to servants, delivery people or the local needy. This is the origin of the name "Boxing Day". Charity was a duty for the well-to-do and the upper class of Victorian society and was rigorously observed.
[Photo courtesy of Puppenhausmuseum Basel]
The Doll's House Museum Basel: Visit the Doll's House Museum web site to see many photographs of children's toys such as teddy bears, dolls, and doll's houses. Opening hours. Museum, shop and café: from 10.00–18.00 daily. Admission: CHF 7.00 / 5.00. Children up to 16 years of age are admitted free of charge and only in the company of adults. No additional charge for the special exhibition.
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