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Barkas B1000 pick-up "Schwalbe-Kundendienst", 1:43
If the VW T1 was the most successful small transporter of the 1950s and 1960s in West Germany, this position was held in the German Democratic Republic from 1961 by the Barkas B1000. Announced as a "Schnelltransporter" (quick transporter), the Barkas B1000 was produced in the period 1961–1990 in the VEB Barkas-Werke in Karl-Marx-Stadt, now Chemnitz. As an open, flat-bed truck, it now appears to a scale of 1:43 as a "Schwalbe Customer Service" vehicle with a Schwalbe KR51 as its dashing load.
Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.
FK 1000 pick-up with NSU-Max "NSU-Service" 1:43
Because of the considerable demand for small transporters and the major success of the Volkswagen T1 transporter, in-house development of a range of Ford small transporters also started at the Ford factories in Cologne-Niehl. The Ford FK 1000, which was later known as the Ford Taunus Transit, was introduced in 1953 and was manufactured until 1966. With a top speed of 95 km/h, the FK1000 was considerably faster than its competitors the VW T1 (75 km/h) and the Tempo Matador (80 km/h), which led to its nickname of "Racing Transporter" at the time. Schuco presents the die-cast Ford FK 1000 with NSU Max in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Hanomag L28 "Horex" with Horex Regina and driver, 1:43
The first completely newly developed commercial vehicle from Hanomag after the Second World War appeared in 1950 - the Hanomag L28. In accordance with the design trend in truck construction at the time, the Hanomag L28 was designed as a so-called "Long bonnet" vehicle, and was therefore several years ahead of its subsequent competitor vehicles the Opel Blitz and the Borgwand B 1500 with regard to the design. The L28 was produced from 1950 to 1960. The most common superstructure variant was the pick-up and the closed box-type van. Schuco presents the die-cast Hanomag L28 box van with Horex Regina in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Hanomag L28 "Kreidler" with Kreidler Florett and driver, 1:43
The first completely newly developed commercial vehicle from Hanomag after the Second World War appeared in 1950 - the Hanomag L28. In accordance with the design trend in truck construction at the time, the Hanomag L28 was designed as a so-called "Long bonnet" vehicle, and was therefore several years ahead of its subsequent competitor vehicles the Opel Blitz and the Borgwand B 1500 with regard to the design. The L28 was produced from 1950 to 1960. The most common superstructure variant was the pick-up and the closed box-type van. Schuco presents the die-cast Hanomag L28 box van with Kreidler Florett in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Hanomag L28 pick-up with Goggomobil "Goggomobil-Service" 1:43
The first completely newly developed commercial vehicle from Hanomag after the Second World War appeared in 1950 - the Hanomag L28. In accordance with the design trend in truck construction at the time, the Hanomag L28 was designed as a so-called "Long bonnet" vehicle, and was therefore several years ahead of its subsequent competitor vehicles the Opel Blitz and the Borgwand B 1500 with regard to the design. The L28 was produced from 1950 to 1960. The most common superstructure variant was the pick-up and the closed box-type van. Schuco presents the die-cast Hanomag L28 pick up with Goggomobil in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Mercedes-Benz L1000 Express "Märklin" 1:43
The L 1000 Express delivery vehicle was introduced to the public in 1929 on the basis of the chassis of the Mercedes-Benz "Stuttgart Type" passenger vehicle. A 50 BHP six-cylinder engine gave the L 1000 a top speed of 65 km/h. Because of its extraordinary reliability and its robustness, large quantities of the vehicle were also purchased by the German Reichspost. With a payload of 1000 kilograms and the advertising area associated with the large-area box-type superstructure, the Mercedes-Benz L 1000 was used by many companies as a transport vehicle and advertisement on wheels in the 1930s and 1940s.Schuco presents the die-cast Mercedes-Benz L1000 Expressin 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Mercedes-Benz L319 promotion car "Schuco Micro Racer" with Piccolo VW Käfer 1:43
Once Daimler-Benz had re-established itself in the booming medium and heavy truck market that followed the War, Daimler considered becoming active in the fast-growing transporter segment. The result of their efforts was the Mercedes-Benz L319, presented in 1955 at the IAA. Up to 1967, about 120,000 L319s were produced in a wide variety of variants. These included promotion vehicles, the load surface of which could be used as a mobile display window. The Schuco L319 promotion truck "Schuco Micro Racer", to a scale of 1:43, represents one of these vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz L319 promotion car "NSU-Max" with Piccolo NSU-Max, 1:43
Once Daimler-Benz had re-established itself in the booming medium and heavy truck market that followed the War, Daimler considered becoming active in the fast-growing transporter segment. The result of their efforts was the Mercedes-Benz L319, presented in 1955 at the IAA. Up to 1967, about 120,000 L319s were produced in a wide variety of variants. These included promotion vehicles, the load surface of which could be used as a mobile display window. The Schuco L319 promotion truck "NSU Max" , to a scale of 1:43, represents one of these vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz Lo 2750 "Rennabteilung-Spezialwerkstätte", 1:43
In the 1930s, the Mercedes-Benz Lo2750 was the medium-weight series in the Mercedes-Benz truck range. After Mercedes-Benz started, in 1934, to compete in grand-prix racing with its newly designed Silver Arrows, transport vehicles and workshop trucks were needed to make it relatively easy to reach the European race circuits like Monza, Donington Park, Monaco or the Nürburgring. Painted in the typical blue of the Mercedes-Benz Racing Department, the factory operated a whole fleet of lorries that toured from race to race. As well as flat-bed trucks transporting the Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows types W25, W125, W154 and W165, well hidden under their pale coloured tarpaulins, the Racing Department had two workshop trucks in which any repairs and technical work required at the track could be carried out. The various racing transporters of the Mercedes-Benz Racing Department have now become an abiding part of motor racing history and Schuco dedicates high-quality and painstakingly detailed models to a scale of 1:43 to the two representatives of the 1930s.
Mercedes-Benz Lo 2750 "Rennabteilung-Transportwagen", 1:43
Mercedes-Benz Lo2750 "Christmas 2018" 1:43
The annual Schuco Christmas model to a scale of 1:43 has now been a fixed part of the Schuco Autumn-Winter introductions. This year, Santa has loaded his massive Mercedes-Benz Lo 2750 platform truck with a true-to-life replica of a Schuco Tricky Bear and many colourful presents. The model is limited to a run of 750 and is sure to find its place in many collectors' displays.
Set "Goggomobil" Goggo Limousine and Goggo box van, 1:43
Hans Glas started production of the Goggo motor scooter in 1951, and it was Germany's best selling scooter for quite some time. Encouraged by this financial success, the Goggomobil T250 followed in 1955, and therefore the lucrative entry into the small vehicle market, which was growing rapidly at the time. When the Deutsch Bundespost (German Post Office) was looking for a low-cost small delivery vehicle as a useful addition to the VW Transporter in the early 50's, the Glas factory in Dingolfing developed the TL 250, a small and extremely agile small transporter. Today, both the Goggo Limousine and the small transporter are sought-after collector's items and an integral part of the old-timer scene. Schuco presents the die-cast Goggo Limousine and the Goggo small van in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Set "VW T1b", VW T1b Samba, box van, twin cabin and pick-up, 1:43
Since there was a sharp rise in the demand for flexible, multi-use transport vehicles in the early stages of the German economic miracle, Volkswagen started production of the VW Type 2 in 1950. This all-rounder, which was affectionately known as the "VW Bulli" by its many fans, developed into the outstanding workhorse of the economic upturn in the Germany of the 1950s. The Samba, the flat bed truck, the box-type van and the double cab were probably the most popular superstructure variants of the T1, and are limited to 750 sets of 4 "VW T1b" packed in a high-quality display case. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
TATRA T138 Muldenkipper, turquoise blue, 1:43
Named after the highest mountain range of former Czechoslovakia, the High Tatra, cars have been produced in Koprivnice since 1920 under the "TATRA" brand name. Ever one of the most technically creative producers of private cars and utility vehicles, TATRA was nationalised after the Second World War and concentrated more and more on building lorries. From 1961, production included the Tatra 138. This 10-tonne truck, with its characteristically rounded bonnet, had an 11,762 cc, air-cooled diesel engine with a power output of 180 hp. Typical of the so-called "Tatra Concept" were also its tubular backbone frame and the all-wheel drive. Up to 1972, over 48,000 Tatra 138s were produced and exported to over 40 countries. Schuco presents the die-cast Tatra T138 in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Tatra T138 pick-up with tarpaulin 1:43
Named after the highest mountain range of former Czechoslovakia, the High Tatra, cars have been produced in Koprivnice since 1920 under the "TATRA" brand name. Ever one of the most technically creative producers of private cars and utility vehicles, TATRA was nationalised after the Second World War and concentrated more and more on building lorries. From 1961, production included the Tatra 138. This 10-tonne truck, with its characteristically rounded bonnet, had an 11,762 cc, air-cooled diesel engine with a power output of 180 hp. Typical of the so-called "Tatra Concept" were also its tubular backbone frame and the all-wheel drive. Up to 1972, over 48,000 Tatra 138s were produced and exported to over 40 countries. Schuco presents the die-cast Tatra T138 pick-up with tarpaulin in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Unimog U 401 with trailer and potatoes 1:43
Produced since 1948, there is no doubt that the Mercedes-Benz Unimog is one of the iconic vehicles of the 20th century. Since then, the "Universal-Motor-Gerät", shortened to UNIMOG, has been produced in umpteen variants as a universal workhorse. The Schuco model of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog 401 represents a very early example of the Unimog range and has many authentic details.
VW T1b Samba, red-beige 1:43
Since there was a sharp rise in the demand for flexible, multi-use transport vehicles in the early stages of the German economic miracle, Volkswagen started production of the VW Type 2 in 1950. This all-rounder, which was affectionately known as the "VW Bulli" by its many fans, developed into the outstanding workhorse of the economic upturn in the Germany of the 1950s. Schuco presents the die-cast VW T1b Samba in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
VW T1b twin cabin with trailer and Ovali beetle "53-Racing", beige, 1:43
A great set that brings colour into every model collection - the VW T1b flat-bed truck with double cab, car trailer and, as load, an Ovali Beetle in typical rally livery with the already legendary start number "53". Both models have the typical red, white and blue racing stripes of American race teams and are dispatched in a high-quality, transparent display box.
VW T1c box van "Kleinschnittger" with trailer and Kleinschnittger F125
Since there was a sharp rise in the demand for flexible, multi-use transport vehicles in the early stages of the German economic miracle, Volkswagen started production of the VW Type 2 in 1950. This all-rounder, which was affectionately known as the "VW Bulli" by its many fans, developed into the outstanding workhorse of the economic upturn in the Germany of the 1950s. Schuco presents the die-cast VW T1c box van in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
VW T1c pick-up with trailer and Allgaier tractor 1:43
Since there was a sharp rise in the demand for flexible, multi-use transport vehicles in the early stages of the German economic miracle, Volkswagen started production of the VW Type 2 in 1950. This all-rounder, which was affectionately known as the "VW Bulli" by its many fans, developed into the outstanding workhorse of the economic upturn in the Germany of the 1950s. Schuco presents the die-cast VW T1c pick-up with trailer and tractor in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
VW T2a Bus L Luxus "AEG Lavamat", red 1:43
Since the VW T1 Transporter was getting rather long in the tooth after 17 years in production, and increasing numbers of competitors were trying to secure a place in the lucrative small transporter market, in August 1967 Volkswagen introduced the second generation of the VW Transporter, the T2. Compared to its predecessor the T1, the T2 was a complete and consistent new development. With the newly developed 1.6 litre engine with a powerful 47 BHP, revised independent wheel suspension and a complicated semi-trailing arm double steering axle, the T2 had extraordinarily good handling, which was able to match the handling of contemporary cars without problems. With its "new face" with a continuous windscreen, the Volkswagen T2 was able to seamlessly continue the VW Transporter success story that began in 1950. The "L" in the version's moniker stands for luxury and it definitely stands out from the crowd thanks to a number of small yet crucial details. Schuco presents the die-cast VW T2a bus L in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
VW T3a "Joker" camping bus, medium blue, 1:43
The Volkswagen T3 Transporter, which was unveiled in 1979, set new standards for recreational and family activities. In contrast to the first two generations of the VW Transporter, the very squarish and matterof-fact shape of the T3 was far from charming for many customers. Nonetheless, its powerful boxer engine, greater comfort and the large amount of available space ensured the Volkswagen T3 soon became a firm favourite with customers. Manufactured between 1979 and 1992 as a bus, box van and flat-bed truck, it offered lots of opportunities to stamp your personal mark on the vehicle. Due to the great success of the VW T2 Westfalia camper van, the T3 was also designed as a Westfalia.
During its production period, there were a number of camping variants such as the 'Joker' basic model and the slightly more elaborately equipped 'Club Joker'. In later years, the 'Joker' model was also marketed under the name 'California'. Volkswagen subsequently
launched the 'Atlantic', which was a more luxurious mobile home. Today, the original T3 'Joker', 'Club Joker', 'California' and 'Atlantic' versions are an integral part of the Vdub scene and fetch high prices among collectors and fans. Schuco presents the die-cast VW T3a "Joker" in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
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Jiangsu siyang middle school was founded in 1927 in Jiangsu province, China, developing a long history. In 1991, Siyang middle school went through the provincial key middle school review. In January 1999, it was approved by the provincial education commission and renamed "the jiangsu province siyang middle school". In the same year in July, Nanjing Normal University education signed a joint and Siyang middle school became Nanjing Normal University's experimental middle school. In April 2001, a national demonstration went through high school accreditation. In 2004, the provincial department of education selected it as a four-star school.

Location
The school is located in the political and cultural center of town.

School size
Siyang middle school is the biggest middle school in Siyang, covering more than 290 acres with a total construction area of .

Awards
Awards include "Jiangsu model school","Advanced group of jiangsu province" and "Suqian May 1 Labour Medal"

References

Middle schools in Jiangsu

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A deathbed confession taken down by one Dr. John L. Emery of Racine County, Wisconsin, in 1848, may solve the mystery of William Morgan. One Henry L. Valance, suffering from a fatal illness, was being treated by Dr. Emery. His confession to Dr. Emery, written down on September 11, 1848, was printed without modification, as "taken down and read to the unfortunate man who made it", by publishers W.J. Shuey of Dayton, Ohio, in 1869.
His name, he states, "is HENRY L. VALANCE" and he is "an Englishman by birth…" In 1822 he lived in Canada. For some years he had been a Freemason, and had risen to the rank of Master Mason.
Mr. Valance confesses himself to have belonged to the sub-set of Masons who had favored "a little violence…" But as a Canadian, he and his fellows believed the American Lodges would handle the situation. Time passed, and it was learned, in Canada, that some American Masons had kidnapped William Morgan. "We were informed that Morgan was to be brought to Canada, and put on board a ship and sent to Europe." Thus, the co-operation of the Canadian Masons became necessary. But as in so many kidnappings, something went wrong. "The captain of the ship in which Morgan was to have sailed for Europe suddenly died, and no other opportunity offered for banishing [Morgan] in the manner proposed. The necessity of sending [Morgan] off in a ship manned by Masons only, must be obvious to every reflecting mind." And so the already kidnapped William Morgan could not immediately be sent off to Europe.
William Morgan was confined at Fort Niagara. The keeper of the fort was a Freemason. He could be trusted to keep silent, but his wife was another matter. "This woman came to the knowledge of the fact that some one was confined illegally in the fort, and she demanded to be made acquainted with the whole circumstances of the transaction in which we were engaged." Her husband would not yield to his wife's demand, and she became increasingly agitated. Soon, the wife left, and returned to her father's house. She told her father the cause of the domestic separation, and her father, intrigued by what he heard, decided to visit his son-in-law and demand an explanation.
The father-in-law "probed deeply" into the matter of the mysterious person confined at Fort Niagara. It was admitted by the son-in-law "that some one was illegally confined in the fort, but who he was, or for what purpose imprisoned, he could not ascertain." The man warned his son-in-law that unless the mysterious prisoner was released within 24 hours, he would bring the matter to the attention of the legal authorities.
Mr. Valance confesses that he was among the unlucky three who drew out a "D" ticket. The other two soon-to-be murderers were Americans.
A boat meanwhile having been obtained, as well as a number of heavy weights, William Morgan was bound and gagged when his allotted hour of prayer and meditation had passed. The group entered the boat and rowed out into the river. The heavy weights were attached to Morgan, and he was thrown overboard.
In a footnote to the biography of his friend and law partner, William H. Herndon offers this explanation for Lincoln's well-known bouts of melancholy: "The cause of this peculiar condition was a matter of frequent discussion among his [Lincoln's] friends. John T. Stuart said it was due to his abnormal digestion. His liver failed to work properly — did not secrete bile — and his bowels were equally as inactive."  During his White House years, Lincoln ate sparingly and often fasted.
 Herndon, William H. and Weik, Jesse William. Herndon's Lincoln. Originally published in 1888. Digital reproduction, 1999.


Ideally located in a quiet street in the sought after Ettalong Beach precinct this dual occupancy property with rear lane access offers a range of opportunities for the astute buyer.
Entry from the main street reveals a charming two bedroom renovated cottage with an extensive rear deck and carport for two vehicles.
The rear lane provides direct access to a new two bedroom granny flat occupying a total of 89 square metres including a north facing timber deck.
Under current market conditions combined rental income from both dwellings is appraised at $800 to $820 per week.
Just a short walk to the Ettalong Beach foreshore, town centre, cafes and restaurants, this property offers a truly sought after beachside location and lifestyle opportunity.
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Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot. Stir in butter; cover and set aside.
Position broiler rack so that top of macaroni and cheese in baking dish will be 4 to 6 inches from heat source; preheat broiler.
While pasta is cooking whisk together milk, eggs, Worcestershire, salt, seasoning, pepper, and nutmeg until combined.
Place pot of drained cooked pasta over low heat; stir in milk mixture and 2 cups shredded cheese. Cook, stirring, until creamy sauce forms and mixture is hot, about 5 minutes.
Transfer mixture to ungreased 6-cup baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Broil until lightly browned and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
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US May Retaliate Alone Against North Korea
Feds reportedly lining up sanctions against Chinese banks and businesses
By John Johnson, Newser Staff
Posted Jul 11, 2017 7:51 AM CDT
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)
(Newser) – China appears to be tired of the US and other nations blaming Beijing for not reining in North Korea. "The 'China responsibility theory' on the peninsula nuclear issue can stop," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang, per Reuters. He didn't name names, but he said that "certain people, talking about the Korean peninsula nuclear issue, have been exaggerating and giving prominence" to China's role. (President Trump has been among them.) Geng said other nations must step up, too, and the Wall Street Journal reports that the US is preparing to do just that, but in a way that surely won't please Beijing. The report says the Justice Department is readying its own sanctions against North Korea, with the target being Chinese businesses and banks thought to be bankrolling the regime.
Specifically, the feds may go after a network run by a Chinese national named Chi Yupeng, who is one of the biggest importers of North Korean products into China. The Justice Department, citing information from North Korean defectors, says Chi's network funnels money to the North's military. All this is playing out in the wake of Pyongyang's July 4 launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile—North Korea celebrated the feat as only North Korea can—but South Korea's Yonhap News Agency is now raising a key doubt about that launch. The South's spy agency does not believe that the North has figured out how to keep an ICBM stable as it re-enters the atmosphere after launch. Without such a system, the North wouldn't be able to mount a warhead, nuclear or otherwise, and expect it to survive the re-entry process, explains CNN. (Read more North Korea stories.)
Next on Newser: Fatal Disease on Rise in Humans, Deer in Wisconsin
Dr. Cornelia J. Dogbarker, PhD
Jul 11, 2017 11:24 PM CDT
I'm a patriot, I love America, and therefore I wish to provide for you the key to solving this conflict in a manner advantageous to the US of A. The answer.....is cheese. That's right. Un loves cheese, and lots of it. I believe he has an abnormal fondness for a variety of Swiss cheese which causes him to gorge himself. So....control the cheese/control the man. Divert every truck or plane or ship delivering cheese, and he'll crack. You're welcome.
CasperImproved
Jul 11, 2017 9:31 PM CDT
Why get our panties in a bunch? From the stock photo of Kim, hes soon going to explode, or with the undocumented diabetes II (Gods don;t get such things), and stress on his heart, he's going to have a massive coronary. Once he's gone, someone *sane* might take his place.
Retaliate?

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The Royal Forums > Reigning Houses > Princely Family of Monaco
Rose Ball, Monaco: 2005 - 2022
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Florestane
Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair
It is very well possible that Charlène hates fundraising balls or diners. If you want to be charitative or generous: give. But not "in return" for a fancy ball, in your arch-expensive Dior dress, nipping Moët & Pommery Brut Rosé...
Caritas is best done in all discretion. I like it when I hear an anonymous donor gave something than counting the left-over after the costs for the Salle des Étoiles, the catering and the whole rambam.
Actually Grace was often bored as hell in the village which was Monte-Carlo. She was a cosmopolitan and saw in the Rose Ball an opportunity to be glamorous once again, posing with her Hollywood pals. It had little to do with "love for Monaco". That sugarcake fondant is already cracked by what we know about the real life of Grace. She was also an American, a Hollywood actress, she was known with the concept of rolling oneself in luxury with charity as a good excuse.
Charlene may well hate balls and galas - funny decision she made marrying a Prince if that's the case.
Who says charity is best done with discretion? Many people want to get dressed up, eat good food and have fun - if they're prepared to pay their money to do so AND also raise money for charity why shouldn't they? I find the assumption that the charity is just an excuse a bit smug and patronising. Not to mention the sniffy comment about Princess Grace being American.
The charitable organisation will take the money whether it's given anonymously or not. It doesn't buy more just because somebody didn't give it publicly.
Grace may well have been bored as hell - most people have periods in their lives where they get bored. So what did she do? She got off her bum and did stuff - charities, events, gardening, art, she carved a little cultural niche for herself towards the end of her life. She may not always have loved Monaco but she made an effort to be a part of it and they certainly loved her in the end. At least she was in the Principality for decent lengths of time, even when she was based in Paris with Caroline and Stephanie.
Yeah, no. I think some jobs require you to soldier on and do things and be out there whether you´d rather do them or not. Unless you´re experiencing some extreme medical condition, then you`re expected to stay at home, otherwise, you go out there and play nice.
I`m in the diplomatic field, Ambassadors and other foreign service officers attend the dullest, most boring/glamorous/sometimes irrelevant events because it`s expected. Most of these people are a provincial, introverted, humble lot but attending events is a way to make contacts that eventually help build your niche in your career that could ultimately assist in promoting your country. The Consort of Monaco is the top 2 diplomat of her country, ideally. I honestly don`t think there`s any excuse. But what do I know.
melina premiere
Location: Sassenage, France
on the events of the prince Albert and princess Charlene tread, I never read so many comments on Charlene. she had a lot of events since last november ,, read the events where Charlene was present , of course, january and february are a dead time where there are not a lot of events apart the Sainte Devote cérémonies which are more important for the people of Monaco than the bal de la rose where they have not enough money to attend to these rich events
Last year, Charlene attended other events at the palace, she prefers to give events as wife of the prince with Albert at the palace, there were the diner before the grand Prix and during the festival of the TV. there was a gala for the first time at the palace , the princess Grace foundation awards and it was a sucess and there will be other events in the palace , she was also present to the Red Cross gala this summer.notn a lot of comments about these events
The bal de la rose is not a state event , it is an event made for the rich people , which was made by the director of the SBM to attrack the rich people in 1954, after 1975 the raised money was for the princess grace foundation which was just begining. Of course Princess Grace was president of the bal , at her death, Prince Rainier gave the princess Grace foundation to Caroline, Albert is the vice president, Caroline became president of the bal de la rose as the prince Albert. it is why Albert is present to the bal de la rose.
I prefer to see Charlene present to the Sainte Devote cérémonies, the processions of the ' vendredi saint and fe la fete Dieu, last year, she was alone at the procession while Albert was present to the Cowes regates. to the visit to the handicaped people who attend the grand prix or to the visit to the school for Young children as she did 2 weeks ago.
But it is my own opinion
Originally Posted by melina premiere
We don't need to read her events thread - we know what she did. And comments were made.
How do you know what she prefers? Did she tell you?
Nobody said the Bal de la Rose was a state event. Charlene faithfully attended every year until the year before last - why not now? You were expecting her to attend this year...
The fact is she was very present in the life of the Principality right up until she had the twins, had some maternity leave and returned to duties. There has been a very evident reduction in the number of public appearances since last summer.
The visit to the school was 3 and a half weeks ago not 2.
It's weird. And that's my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Countessmeout
I am sorry but it is ignorant to say western Catholics don't observe lent. Many do, giving up something for the period like caffeine or sweets. Certainly giving up all luxuries is not common, but observing lent in some way is not forgotten That is not to say for a moment I think that is why Charlene is not in attendance at the event.
I also agree with those who say this is a major event. It might not be a 'national' event like Devotee, but it is certainly like the Circus, one of the key events of the year for the royal family. It certainly gets a lot of press which when it comes to such a small country is important for their charities. Just because it is Caroline's patronage, doesn't mean it is something that the whole family shouldn't attend. Or at least senior members.
Lent is very much still observed in the Catholic Church but usually by giving up something you like such as sweet food or drink. Etc.
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I find weird Princess Charlene absences in many duties with Prince Albert, as well as her absence at Pierre and Andrea's wedding.
As far as the Bal de la Rose is concerned I personally think Princess Charlene left the limelight to her sister in Law Princess Caroline "Who stepped into her mother shoes" as Prince Rainier said years ago. The reason is mainly that Princess Caroline is the Princess Grace foundation Patron and She attend the Ball along with his Brother and her Family, as well as Princess Charlene left the limelight to Princess Stefanie and her family for all it is concerned about the Circus Festival. As simple as that.
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Truth be told, I could care less if Charlene showed up or not. I've avoided any thred about her and Pr. Albert for a long time now. If she shows, she's criticized for the dress she wore, the color she wore, her hair, all being appropriate, to flashy, to blah.
if she does not show, it's because she'd rather be with the kids, she wants a divorce, she's unhappy with her choice in life, blah blah blah.
I take it in stride. sure, she should have shown up to the ball. but it was just "another" event which she chose to support her husband. For whatever reason, no one knows. I hate the speculation.
I just came to look at the attendees and enjoy the pictures that we get, not speculate the reasons why she chose to do what she did.
Pr. Caroline: for some odd reason, I "think" I like her dress.
Charlotte: Ghastly outfit, ghastly color. and that cape thing??? ugh! hideous...
Tatiana: frumpy as always (nothing new there) (expected)
Beatrice: I am so glad that someone chose to wear a ball gown to a ball! (shocking) I just wish her hair matched the dress/jewels. (fabulous)
And as for the little one, her name is slipping my mind right now, age appropriate, but the dress confuses me with that black strip above her bust line. not very flattering. and was that the actual dress or was it an over coat and the actual "dress" underneath?? it was nice to see her there.
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Yeah, I was right about the Korean inspired outfit. Typical costumes from SK
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To me, it is not odd to perform separate royal duties as a couple. What IS odd to me however, is for one spouse to be absent at events, while duties, are galas, where one naturally brings a date. This would include weddings, balls, etc. I've seen several arguments floated - she wants to be a mother first and foremost. Fair enough, but she hardly has such a grueling schedules that she can't take an evening away (especially considering the nannies and the fact they are likely in bed by 7-7:30 pm), or that she dislikes balls - she's the wife of a reigning prince and they hold TWO balls a year, I think she can deal with that and in fact has an obligation to do so.
If you don't show up at the wedding of your husband's nephew and you don't show up at a ball if your sister-in-law and her family are also in attendance, it can only mean one thing to me; there's a rift. Why, who caused it, I don't know. However, the rift seems clear as day to me.
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I think you could be right I don't think Caroline would be a warm and fuzzy sister in law which of course is just MO. Sometimes there is no going back after a family upset which is very sad. They did all seem happy about the twins but thats not saying they all get on.
AFAIK she did attend the civil weddings of both Andrea and Pierre. She returned to Monaco for some events in order to allow P Albert to stay for Andrea's religious wedding in Switserland. Neither she nor P Albert attended Pierre's religious wedding, if I remember correctly. I will be surprised if there are bad vibes between the family members. And if that is the case I feel sorry for P Albert, since he will be in the middle of it.
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With all respect, a fundraising ball is hardly a "signature event"... The only real signature events are -nationally- the Fête Nationale and Sainte-Devote, and -internationally- the Grand Prix Formule 1 in the streets of Monte-Carlo.
But the Bal de la Rose is NOT just any fundraising ball. It is the first of THE two grand balls associated with the Principality and it's Sovereign Famiy...the second of course being the summer's Red Cross. It has traditionally signaled the beginning of the Spring social season in Monte Carlo.
My opinion is that it's a shame the family has apparently decided to divide up the two events with Caroline and her gorgeous children taking center place at one and the equally gorgeous wife of the Sovereign presiding at the second(IF that is indeed what has happened).
Before her wedding and the birth of the twins Charlene appeared at both. I don't understand why she still can't do that?
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God, is there any of Grace's jewels that Caroline DOSN'T have her mitts on?
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Omg we get it, Caroline is the evil gold grabbing sister-in-law. Yawn..
I bet Caroline ordered staff to manhandle Charlene if she dares to attend. Oh wait, this isn't a Disney movie?
I barely post about Caroline and don't really have an opinion on her but she's the only one of the Grimaldi's who wears Grace's bling ( and now her daughter too).Albert was very close to his mother so I just think it's weird that his wife's never worn anything that belonged to her. I also hope that Caroline doesn't own the stuff outright as she might pass it on to her kids and I would prefer that it stays within the Grimaldi family.
Grace's jewels were left to Caroline,.I believe, and Stephanie has worn some pieces, usually earrings. Grace didn't actually have that many jewels as she got many on loan. Caroline inherited Rainier's mother's jewels which she often wears.
Really I wouldn't have thought Grace would have been so short sighted. Surely she would have wanted them to always belong within the Prince family
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Die Oopeltidae sind eine artenarme Familie von Nacktschnecken aus der Unterordnung der Landlungenschnecken (Stylommatophora). Die etwa zwölf Arten der Familie sind geographisch auf Südafrika beschränkt.

Merkmale
Die Vertreter der Familie Oopeltidae sind Nacktschnecken mit einem wurmförmigen Körper. Das Gehäuse ist bis auf ein mehr oder weniger dickes Schalenplättchen reduziert und komplett vom Mantel bedeckt. Der Mantel nimmt etwa die Hälfte der Gesamtkörperlänge ein. Die Atemöffnung (Pneumostom) liegt etwa mittig bezogen auf die Mantellänge. Es kann ein schwacher Kiel ausgebildet sein. Die Sohle ist nicht dreigeteilt, manchmal kann ein mittig liegende Längsgrube vorhanden sein. Der Kiefer ist berippt (odontognath). Der Penis besteht aus vier Abschnitten, ein Epiphallus fehlt. Die Vagina ist einfach, das Atrium nicht angeschwollen.

Geographische Verbreitung
Die wenigen Arten der Familie kommen ausschließlich in Südafrika vor.

Systematik
Die Familie Oopeltidae wird von Bouchet & Rocroi (2005) in zwei Unterfamilien unterteilt. Schileyko (2007) folgt dieser Unterteilung.
 Familie Oopeltidae Cockerell, 1891
 Unterfamilie Oopeltinae Cockerell, 1891
 Gattung Oopelta Mörch, 1867
 Gattung Helmanita Schileyko, 2007
 Unterfamilie Ariopeltinae Sirgel, 1985
  Gattung Ariopelta Sirgel, 1985
 Gattung Ariostrialis Sirgel, 1985

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Literatur
 Philippe Bouchet & Jean-Pierre Rocroi: Part 2. Working classification of the Gastropoda. Malacologia, 47: 239–283, Ann Arbor 2005
 Anatolij A. Schileyko: Treatise on Recent terrestrial pulmonate molluscs, Part 15 Oopeltidae, Anadenidae, Arionidae, Philomycidae, Succineidae, Athoracophoridae. Ruthenica, Supplement 2: 2049–2210, Moskau 2007

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BIO2450L-Genetics; Prof. Christopher Blair
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1 Cytogenetics and Karyotyping
1.1 Objective
1.2 Background information
1.2.2 Chromosome classification
1.2.3 Genetic abnormalities observed by G-banded karyotyping
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Cytogenetics and Karyotyping
This week we will be learning how cytogeneticists use karyotyping to understand chromosomal abnormalities. Karyotyping is a technique where chromosomes are stained and visualized during the metaphase stage of cell division (mitosis or meiosis). In this lab, you will take on the role of a medical cytogeneticist and use human karyotypes to diagnose various diseases and abnormalities in patients. Upon completion of the lab, you should be familiar with what chromosomes are, what a karyotype is and how it is constructed, the different ways in which chromosomal abnormalities might arise, and the basic terminology used to describe chromosomes.
DNA is packed into units called chromosomes. In many species, DNA is closely associated with several types of proteins called histones that are used to tightly pack the DNA into the cell nucleus (in eukaryotes). In eukaryotes, we say that the chromosomes are linear, whereas most bacteria contain a single circular chromosome. All eukaryotes also contain a second genome inside their cells called mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Genes in mtDNA help regulate the process of cellular respiration. In addition, plants and several protists contain a third genome in their chloroplasts called chloroplast DNA (cpDNA), which is involved with photosynthesis. In this lab we will focus exclusively on eukaryotic nuclear chromosomes. Human somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes. As humans are a diploid species, half of the complement of chromosomes (23) originated from a sperm cell and half (23) originated from the egg cell. These are called homologous chromosomes. For example, each person has two copies of Chromosome 1, one copy inherited from the father and one copy inherited from the mother. Portions of homologous chromosomes can exchange segments during meiosis in a process called recombination. During cell division, each homolog is also duplicated, forming sister chromatids (Fig. 1). The region where sister chromatids attach during cell division is called the centromere. Telomeres are regions at the tips of chromosomes that consist of highly repetitive sequences that form a protective cap to the ends of chromosomes. Telomeres tend to shorten with each cell division, leading to cell aging and eventually cell death. Much research has focused on techniques to decrease the propensity of telomere shorting to counteract the aging process. Therapeutic-related work has also focused on the role of telomeres in the proliferation of cancer cells.
Fig. 1. Homologous chromosomes and sister chromatids. Note that recombination has taken place. Different alleles may be present in homologs, signifying a heterozygote. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license; Emw (author).
Human sex is determined genetically through the XY system—human females are XX and human males are XY. Research has shown that human "maleness" is determined by a gene that sits on the Y chromosome. In several other species, sex is not determined by genes and chromosomes, but by environmental temperature though what is called temperature-dependent sex determination. For example, in many crocodilian species, males are only produced if eggs are incubated at intermediate temperatures. In contract, females are produced if eggs are incubated at either extreme.
There is a large variation in the number of chromosomes among species, but there tends to be a correlation between organismal complexity and genome size. The human genome is approximately 3 Gbp, or 3 billion base pairs long. This is considered a relatively large genome (some salamander genomes are much larger), but surprisingly only about 2% of the genome encodes a functional product (e.g. proteins). Many researchers refer to the remaining 98% as 'junk DNA', although it is likely that other regions of the genome are involved in regulating gene expression to some degree. For such a large genome to fit inside the cell nucleus, it needs to be condensed substantially. The DNA is first wrapped around histone proteins, which then associate to form what are called nucleosomes. The nucleosomes further compress into what is called a 30 nm fiber. Additional coiling eventually gives chromosomes their highly compact, typical appearance during cell division.
Chromosome classification
Chromosomes are generally classified using multiple criteria. First, they are number from largest to smallest. For example, human chromosome 1 would be the largest chromosome, which contains 2,100 protein-coding genes and 249 million bp. The sex chromosomes are labeled appropriately as either XX in females or XY in males. Note that the X-chromosome is much larger than the Y-chromosome. Therefore, the X- and Y- chromosomes are considered non-homologous (although there are a few homologous regions that are needed for proper pairing during cell division).
The relative position of the centromere can also differ between chromosomes. Centromeres that are placed in the center of a chromosome are called metacentric chromosomes, resulting in equal length chromosomal arms. When the centromere is not found in a central position, different chromosomal arm lengths result. These arms are referred to as p arms (short arms) and q arms (long arms). In addition to metacentric chromosomes, chromosomes can be submetacentric, acrocentric, and telocentric, all varying in the relative position of the centromere (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2. Alternative means of classifying chromosomes based on the relative position of the centromere. I = telocentric; II = acrocentric; III = submetacentric; IV = metacentric. A = p arm; B = centromere; C = q arm; D = sister chromatid. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Fockey003 (author).
A final way that cytogeneticists can differentiate and classify chromosomes is to stain them with dyes that produce diagnostic banding patterns. Note that bands on a stained chromosome are not indicative of genes. In general, there can be dozens or hundreds of genes within a single band. A common stain used by cytogeneticists is called the Giemsa stain, also known as the G-banding technique. Following the staining procedure, AT-rich regions of the chromosome appear dark whereas transcriptionally active GC-rich regions incorporate less of the dye and thus appear lighter. The differential banding patterns can be used to identify homologous chromosomes and look for chromosomal alterations.
Procedure for creating karyotype
Obtain cells (e.g. white blood cells, skin cells, cancer cells, cells from amniotic fluid). Obtaining cells from amniotic fluid (amniocentesis) can be used to detect genetic abnormalities in the fetus.
Treat cells with chemical to promote cell division.
Treat cells with a second chemical that halts cell division at metaphase. This is the stage when chromosomes are highly condensed and easily visualized.
Immerse cells in a hypotonic solution and place on glass slide.
Stain chromosomes with Giemsa stain and observe under microscope.
Prepare digital images and analyze results.
Genetic abnormalities observed by G-banded karyotyping
In general, chromosome abnormalities can include both numerical changes and structural changes. Numerical changes can involve an irregular number of a particular chromosome (aneuploidy). For example, a diploid individual possessing three copies of a chromosome instead of the usual two copies would be called trisomy, whereas an individual with one copy would be called monosomy. Trisomy 21 would mean three copies of chromosome 21 and is characteristic of individuals with Down syndrome (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3. Karyotype of a human male with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Note the three copies of Chromosome 21. Homologous chromosomes were determined by size and banding pattern. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work prepared by an officer or employee of the United States Government as part of that person's official duties under the terms of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105 of the US Code. See Copyright.
In addition to abnormalities in the number of specific chromosomes, an individual can have an incorrect number of the complete set of chromosomes. A gain in one or more complete sets of chromosomes is termed euploidy, whereas a loss of an entire set of chromosomes is called monoploidy. Monoploidy is usually fatal due to recessive mutations (many of which are lethal) being phenotypically expressed.
In addition to numerical changes, chromosomes can also exhibit the following structural changes involving either one or two chromosomes (Fig. 4):
Translocations (two chromosomal change) – two non-homologous chromosomes fuse or swap segments.
Insertions (two chromosomal change) – one region of one chromosome removed and inserted into a different chromosome.
Inversions (single chromosomal change) – certain regions of a chromosome are placed in an incorrect orientation with respect to the remainder of the chromosome.
Duplications (single chromosomal change) – one segment of a chromosome is duplicated.
Deletions (single chromosomal change) – removal or loss of a particular region or segment of a chromosome. Commonly occurs in telomeric regions during cell division.
Fig. 4. Alternative mechanisms that can contribute to structural chromosomal abnormalities. Note that insertions and translocations involve more than one chromosome. This file is ineligible for copyright and therefore in the public domain because it consists entirely of information that is common property and contains no original authorship.
Although standard karyotyping can provide a powerful approach to diagnosing various genetic diseases, it is considered a wide resolution technique, meaning that it is unable to detect genetic abnormalities below a certain number of base pairs (~1 million). In these cases, other techniques such as fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), array comparative genome hybridization (CGH), and direct DNA sequencing can be used, the latter of which can be used to detect single nucleotide changes or polymorphisms (SNPs).
Working in pairs, you will assume the role of a medical cytogeneticist and aid in the diagnosis of various genetic diseases. Each group should try to get through as many case studies as possible.
Each group should receive several blank copies of the Cytogenetics Report to be filled out for each case study.
Each Chromoscan Board contains a single case study, is color-coded and is associated with the colored chromosome decals. For example, Case Study A is pinkish purple. Never mix and match Chromoscan Boards and decals.
Randomly select one of the chromosome decals and make a sketch of the chromosome on the Cytogenetics Report. Be sure to label the centromere, telomere, p arm, and q arm. Also make note if the chromosome is metacentric, submetacentric, acrocentric, or telocentric.
Record all the relevant information from the case study on the report.
To create the karyotype you will match the correctly colored chromosome decals with the chromosomes already present on the Chromoscan Board. In other words, your goal is to correctly pair homologous chromosomes.
Once the karyotype is created, analyze it for any chromosomal abnormalities (e.g. inversions, translocations, deletions, insertions, duplications).
Report your findings on the Cytogenetics Report.
To diagnose the patient, refer to the table below and write the diagnosis on the Cytogenetics Report.
Using your smartphones, provide additional clinical information (in addition to what is presented in the case study) about the disease on the Cytogenetics Report.
Remove chromosome decals and randomly place them in the cryostorage region of the Chromoscan Board.
Repeat procedure for additional case studies. Do not share answers with other groups!
Diagnostic Table
Karyotype Findings Diagnosis
No abnormalities found None
Trisomy 21 Down syndrome
XXX Trisomy X female
Inversion on chromosome 3 involving p arm, centromere and q arm Not associated with any known disease
Trisomy 18 Edwards syndrome
Trisomy 13 Patau syndrome
Reciprocal translocation with chromosomes 9/22 Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Robertsonian translocation (fusion of chromosome arms) with chromosomes 14/21 Down syndrome
XXY Klinefelter syndrome
XYY XYY male
5p deletion cri du chat
Monosomy X Turner syndrome
Inversion on chromosome 9 Not associated with any known disease
Cytogenetics Report
Names:_______________________________________ Date______________
Directions: Each group should complete a separate Cytogenetics Report for each case study (print out several sheets). After a case study is completed, place the chromosome decals randomly in the cryostorage regions of each board. Do not mix and match chromosomes and boards. Before assembling the karyotype, randomly select one chromosome and make a detailed sketch in the space below. Note the location of the centromere, telomeres, the p arm, and the q arm. Also note if the chromosome is metacentric, submetacentric, acrocentric or telocentric.
Chr. type: ______metacentric _____submetacentric _____acrocentric _____telocentric
Patient name Case Study ID Patient Age
Why is the patient being referred for karyotyping? Source of cells:
______Blood
______Amniocytes
______Chorionic Villi
______Other
Total number of chromosomes observed Gender
Chromosomal Findings
_____no abnormalities
_____monosomy (chr____)
_____trisomy (chr ____)
_____deletion (chr ____, arm _____)
_____insertion (chr_____, arm_____)
_____translocation (chrs____and____)
_____inversion (chr____, arm____) Patient diagnosis and additional information to provide to patient and family.
Preparation of materials for Lab 3
Your final objective this week is to prepare fungal genetic crosses to observe the following week. This experiment provides a simple, yet effective hands-on introduction to basic properties of meiosis. Our technicians have already prepared cultures of three types of Sordaria fimicola (wild-type, mutant tan, and mutant gray). In the lab you should see six dishes, two containing the wild-type strain, two with the tan strain, and two with the gray strain. Your job is to set-up crosses of these different strains to determine the proportion of asci containing "hybrid" ascospores that are a result of crossing over during prophase I of meiosis. You will have multiple dishes containing agar that will be used to perform your experiment.
Use alcohol to disinfect all work surfaces and wash your hands.
Obtain a petri dish containing the Sordaria crossing agar to make your crosses. Remember that we are making crosses between wild-type and gray and wild-type and tan strains. For simplicity, I recommend using separate plates for the tan and gray mutants. For example, one dish will be a wild-type vs. tan cross and another dish will contain wild-type vs. gray cross.
Using a marking pencil, invert your dish and draw four equal quadrants. Label two of the quadrants as wild-type and two as mutant (either gray or tan). Refer to Fig. 5 for an example. Also, make sure to write your names and the date on your dishes.
Fig. 5. Creation of Sordaria crosses. Cross Plate I illustrates cross between wild-type black and mutant tan strains. Cross Plate II shows cross between wild-type black and mutant gray strains.
Using a sterilized wooden splint, cut small 0.5 cm cubes from the stock culture dishes. It is important to use sterilized equipment to minimize contamination. The common procedure for sterilization is to dip a utensil (e.g. scalpel) into alcohol and then flame it over a Bunsen burner. In our case, the wooden splits are already sterilized. Carefully invert the cubes (hyphae side down) and place them in the correct location on the cross plates (see diagram above). For example, you will cut out a 0.5 cm cube from the tan strain and place it in one of the quadrants labeled "tan" on your cross plate. Each culture plate should contain four cubes (two wild-type and two mutant [either tan or gray, but not both]). Using the side of your splint, gently press the cubes onto the agar so they stick. Next, apply some parafilm and seal the outside of your dishes.
Incubate the dishes at room temperature for 1 week.
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A visit from Nuala Ni Chonchuir and 'Mother America'
Lucky me - a visit from Nuala Ni Choncuir, to celebrate the publication of Mother America - her newest collection of short stories. And we are even more lucky - here is one of the stories, and just for us, a look behind the scenes at the writing of this piece.
'Easter Snow', by Nuala Ni Chonchuir
The cold in Manhattan is a cold I have never felt before. Wind shoots up the slits of the avenues and settles over everything like a shroud. Then it snows and the umbrella man on our corner changes his sing-song from 'It's a-raining a-cats and a-dogs' to 'It's a-snowing like a-Christmas.'
'You have single-handedly made this man rich,' Thomas says, but buys me another umbrella anyway – a candystriper – and I promise not to lose it.
The umbrella man grins and says, 'It's a-snowing like a-Christmas, lady, hah?''It is,' I say.Thomas looks like the Child of Prague. He has that same prissy superiority and baby-blond hair but, in a way, this is what I like best about him. His sweet looks make up for other things. Lacks.We battle down Eighth Avenue, tucked under the umbrella, and are assailed by a crowd that rush up from the subway, like people fleeing a war zone.'Jesus H. Christ,' Thomas says, stumbling to get out of a man's way. 'Watch it, buddy.'I cling to his arm and we push on. I watch my boots disappear into the snow with each step and listen to the chug-and-sump they make, audible even over car horns and sirens. The snow muffles the city's usual clamour and I welcome that. I am from a quieter place – a country of villages, where the odd tractor makes the biggest noise, and the buildings do not try to suck the breath out of the sky.Thomas claims not to believe that my home place has seven pubs, but only one church and one shop. 'I know you guys can drink but seven pubs. Why?'I answer this with a shrug; he requires nothing else.The snow dazzles my eyes though it makes the air dark; it drifts and squats. Snowploughs plod up and down the island, shoving snow along in small, ineffectual loads. I could stride easier if Thomas would let me go but he wants to keep me close so, wrapped together under the umbrella, we perform a shuffle and dodge down the avenue. His arm around me is stifling; I am like a nestling trapped under its mother's wing. I pull away from him and walk a little ahead, letting snowflakes melt in my hair. Thomas shakes the snow-coating off the umbrella.I reach the corner of 35th Street and stop to watch an SUV skirl in a magnificent arc on the roadway. Passersby cry out, but I am mesmerised by the beauty of the skating car and I stand and gawp, even when its bumper is nearly upon me. Thomas leaps and pushes me into a snow bank; the car clips his leg. He winces and curses. There is a gash and blood but he says, 'I'm OK, I'm OK.'The waiting room is warm and empty. Thomas parks me next to the radiator and I place my gloved hands on it and watch vapours rise. He checks the tear in his jeans and wads tissues against the cut. A nurse hands him a bandage; she stands over him and tut-tuts.'Goddamn snow,' she says. 'What is this weather about? I got chocolate bunnies in my bag!'My name is called and we enter the room. I lie on the table and the doctor takes her wand from its cradle; she smiles at me and asks if I'm ready. Thomas holds my hand and we turn together to face the screen. Our child is there, a pulsing egg; he sends out his slow, sonic whirr to us through the blizzard that surrounds him. We hear it and catch it and take it home with us through the snow.
and now....Nuala tells us a little about the genesis of this story...
The Making of a Story – 'Easter Snow'
I tell myself that I can't work off prompts. And that is probably true in a broad sense – I can't force myself to be inspired by something just because it is sitting in front of me. But sometimes a deliberate prompt hoves into view and it clicks. So it was for the story 'Easter Snow' in Mother America. I read about a short short story competition (flash, if you prefer) with the theme 'Take a Leap'. It was in honour of 2012 being a leap year but entrants were encouraged to interpret the theme.
I already had a first line banging around in my head: 'The cold in Manhattan is a cold I have never felt before.' This is the way my stories often begin: a sentence or phrase rattles in my brain until I write it down and see if it will lead anywhere. I've been in Manhattan in winter – the wind would peel the lids off your eyes. I haven't been there during snow, so I looked up some YouTube videos of a snow-clad New York. Then I remembered an umbrella seller's call I had heard on 5th Avenue: 'It's a-raining a-cats and a-dogs.'
There's a lovely song by Christy Moore, 'Easter Snow', inspired by a slow air of that name by Seamus Ennis ('Oh, the Easter snow...it was so rare and so beautiful') and that gave me my title. And what is Easter symbolised by but eggs? And what are eggs a symbol of but birth and new life? So all this becomes a thought process and a binding together, and the story emerges above, around and with all these disparate thoughts and memories. They eventually blend into something coherent. One hopes.
I've had six pregnancies, three of which I lost, so I have a lot of experience with ultrasound tests. When things go right, it can be the most uplifting experience in the world to see an ultrasound scan with a beating heart. I wanted to end the story on that high note.
As for the prompt, 'Take a Leap', it is small within the story but also crucial: by taking a leap and a blow for her, Thomas proves to the narrator that he is worth being with. She decides to take the leap into parenthood with him. So, ultimately, it's a story of faith and fate. With a little bit of Ireland, and a little bit of Manhattan, and some Easter snow too.
'Easter Snow' won the Take a Leap 2012 flash competition and was first published in the Take a Leap e-anthology
Seamus Ennis, 'Easter Snow': (Youtube link)
Christy Moore, 'Easter Snow': (Youtube link)
Nuala Ní Chonchúir is a short story writer, novelist and poet, born in Dublin in 1970 and living in Galway. Her third poetry collection The Juno Charm was published by Salmon Poetry in 2011. Her fourth short story collection Mother America is out June 4th from New Island. Nuala's story 'Peach', in the Winter 2011 issue of Prairie Schooner, won the Jane Geske Award and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. www.nualanichonchuir.com
Visit from Alison Wells - self published author of 'Housewife with a Half-Life'.
Welcome to Alison Wells, and many congratulations on the successful self-publishing of her debut novel, 'Housewife with a Half Life', which has to be the most original and intriguing title I've heard in a long time! I am delighted to have a guest post from Alison, in which she talks honestly about her decision to self-publish. Would that all writers who took this decision went into it in the professional way Alison has!
Of genre, writer's identity and self-publishing 'Housewife with a Half-Life'
A.B. Wells.
When I set out to interest publishers in Housewife with a Half-Life one of the sticking points was genre. Was Housewife with a Half-Life science fiction or was it women's fiction, who would it appeal to? These are reasonable questions for a publisher for whom publishing has to be, first or foremost a business, how will this book sell, how does it relate to previous books that have sold, where physically do we put it on the shelf?
In some ways the decision to go ahead and self-publish Housewife with a Half-Life as A.B. Wells was, in a way, a desire to remain true to the book as it was and to the writer I wanted to be. (Having said that, I am pursuing traditional publication for my more literary fiction as Alison Wells.)
Dan Holloway's article Writer, Who are you? has really crystallized my thoughts on the writer's identity, what may be called voice. As a writer I am preoccupied with certain themes, certain ways of looking at and exploring the world that will permeate all my works. So, while Housewife with a Half-Life is a comic read, my literary novel The Book of Remembered Possibilities explores some of the same themes (a mother's identity, the tyranny of our choices & our ways of living with or escaping them) in a much more serious tone.
In genre writing and what is known as literary writing is it true to say then that we explore the same themes but within different conventions and using a different range of conventional objects eg in crime; police procedure, in sci-fi; speculated future technologies, alien species, in literary work; an intense and self-referencing language and story?
As someone with a Postgraduate qualification in Psychology, I understand that people require schema or models with which they process information, trying to make it fit in order to operate in chaotic reality. But it is also true to say that it is that same tendency that makes humans form biases, make mistakes in their attributions (their explanations for why others do what they do), and why eye witness testimony can be misled by a casual word. (People who hear a reference to a crash rather than a bump will be more likely to say they recall seeing glass at the scene.)
There is also the question of invention and innovation. Advances are often made, for instance, in the sciences by combining elements and understanding from many fields. As the speed of impressive technological advances quickens, the novel stands still in its 19th century format. Could there possibly be other ways of packaging writing or advertising it? When Amazon, Itunes and Google understand your purchasing profile on a very intimate level, does genre still matter? Will the death of the physical bookshelf be the death of genre?
But as a self-publisher I still need to attract readers. So I ask questions like, is Housewife with a Half-Life like Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy but with a housewife in it, Susan Strong instead of Arthur Dent? Or is it Eat, Pray, Love in space as Housewife and mother Susan Strong travels around the universe to 'find herself' , re-integrate in time for that troublesome 40th birthday and save the universe.
Housewife with a Half-Life is about being a human, making choices in life, being a woman, a mother, being a spaceman, lonely and confused in the universe but with a pretty good sense of humour. It's about good and evil, lies and truth, being there and feeling elsewhere.
Tania Hershman said:
AB Wells is not only a supremely talented writer but also something of an alchemist. Housewife With a Half Life is wondrously original and imaginative, combining the travails of domesticity with glorious scientific allusions and illusions in a fast-paced and sparkling tale of a wife and mother who discovers she is losing herself, and the stranger from another dimension who turns up as she's cleaning the bathroom to make sure it doesn't happen. A wild ride, this nuclear fusion of a novel is, underneath it all, the story of relationships, of family, of what it means to be a mother, a wife, a woman, and, ultimately, a human being. Move over H.G., A B Wells has written the time-travelling tale for the 21st century!
Much of the first draft of Housewife was written during the writing challenge NaNoWri Mo and the ideas came quickly as I wrote. It felt almost as if the book was already there and looking back on it I can see that it shares many similarities in style with the television I grew up with, the Goodies, Monty Python and Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy on the BBC. It shares the same surreal asides and undoing of expectation. Indeed this is all the more possible when you introduce a character for whom this world is alien, except that this comedy of manners occurs with a spaceman rather than a foreign visitor. My book is also influenced by the greatly influenced by surreal literature such as Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. There's a poem in my book about a Woebegone that reminds me a little bit of the Jabberwocky.
So what of the genre of Housewife with a Half-Life? It is listed as sci-fi, it has literary passages, it is comic and will appeal to women and geek adventurers. Who's it for? Everyone who cares about the universe. But perhaps it says more about the writer, about how I see the world, that words are there to be played with and turned on their heads, that in joy there can be a flint of sadness and in disaster there is always a glint of hope, that there are many decent people in the world out of the limelight doing extraordinarily good things, that family and choices are not straightforward but that it's always good to turn outwards to laughter and fun. If that's the kind of thing you think about, forget genre, perhaps you'll enjoy reading Housewife with a Half-Life.
Alison Wells is a Psychology and Communication Studies graduate, former HR Manager and Technical Writer. London born, she was raised in Kerry, Ireland, is married and living in Bray, near Dublin and has four children. Her short stories have been published in many anthologies including the Higgs Boson, Eighty Nine, and Voices of Angels and in Crannóg, The View From Here and Metazen among others and she has been shortlisted in the Hennessy Prize for New Irish Writing and for the Bridport and Fish awards. She's finished a book of short stories and a literary novel and blogs for the Irish website www.writing.ie and on her own blog Head above Water . She has released Housewife with a Half-Life as A.B. Wells and the book will be launched by Colette Caddle in Hughes & Hughes bookstore in Dundrum, Dublin on June 22nd.
More on Housewife with a Half-Life
Susan Strong is a suburban housewife who is literally disintegrating. When Fairly Dave, a kilt-sporting spaceman arrives through the shower head to warn her, she knows things are serious. When she and her precocious four year old twins, Pluto and Rufus, get sucked through Chilled Foods into another universe it gets even messier. Where household appliances are alive and dangerous, Geezers have Entropy Hoovers and the Spinner's Cataclysmic convertor could rip reality apart, Susan Strong is all that's holding the world together.
In this madcap, feel-good adventure, Susan and Fairly Dave travel alternate universes to find Susan's many selves, dodge the Geezers and defeat evil memory bankers. From dystopian landscapes and chicken dinners, to Las Vegas and bubble universes, can Susan Strong reintegrate her identity and will it be enough to save us all? The sequel The Meaning of Life is Monday is already underway.
The paperback is available on Amazon UK and Amazon US.
The ebook is also available on Kindle at Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk
Many congrats again, Alison, and loads of good luck with 'Housewife with a half-Life'.
Labels: A B Wells, Alison Wells, Housewife with a Half-Life, self publishing debut novel, self-publishing properly
The Coward's Tale travels to Stockholm and New Jersey
Have book, book travels - not the writer, but at least her words...
First, an interview - some excellent, searching questions on the processes behind the writing of The Coward's Tale, from Dr Adnan Mahmutovic of Stockholm University, for their anthology Two Thirds North, reproduced on Roses and Thorns.
And a lovely message came through from a Professor of Literature and Writing in the US - having read the novel, 'The Coward's Tale' is to be on his curriculum at a college in New Jersey. I couldn't be more delighted!
And now, off teaching in Ireland. Back soon to host some author visits, from Alison Wells and Nuala Ni Chonchuir.
Labels: Adnan Mahmutovic, author interviews, Roses and Thorns, Stockholm University, The Coward's Tale
A BIRTHDAY IN SCOTLAND
Puffins on Handa Island, by me with little camera
I reached another milestone birthday last week - and decided a year ago that I was going to celebrate it by seeing the funniest bird in the British Isles, the puffin. Puffins are the clowns of the bird world - I think they were invented on God's day off, when a naughty but very creative angel on acid broke into the creating lab.
Puffins on Handa, by Chris with bigger camera - love this one.
Tanglewood House - pic from their website
We stayed at Tanglewood House http://www.tanglewoodhouse.co.uk/ a little slice of paradise dropped to earth on the edge of Loch Broom, to continue the heavenly analogies. Just on the outskirts of Ullapool, this place is in a class of its own - we have loved this place for some ten years, and the lovely people who run it.
The view from our room at Tanglewood House
Check out the Tanglewood House website - only a few rooms, all very comfortable, with unforgettable views, beds better than the ones at home, bathrooms with fluffy white towels, bathrobes, sigh. I want to go back.
The view was too good to only take one pic
Tanglewood House is a family concern - founded by Anne Holloway who has now been joined by her son Julian and his wife Corinna - both Anne and Julian are superb cooks. See end of this post for some menus.... what we actually ate - I often wonder with websites whether some places advertise wonderful food and you don't really get that when you stay. At Tanglewood, you do! See end of this post for some menus. It is in a seriously stunning location and the house is beautiful.
And another - taken from my window very early on my birthday!
So, puffins on a glorious birthday on Handa Island, right up in the north west of Scotland. A nature reserve, it is uninhabited, and you cross over in a rib that bounces over the waves. Great fun.
A good book, sunshine, Achmelvich beach.
The next day, a pie each from the pie shop at Lochinver, and a picnic lunch at Achmelvich.
Love this beach near Achkiltibuie
Some wonderful walks, and drives, lots of photo-stops.
Achmelvich again - gorgeous, and empty.
Birthday menus - (just what happened to be on - but we were asked if we minded having scallops twice - and said No! Love them.) Ya takes your own wine, no corkage. (Apols to Julian for the terminology - I know nowt about the titles of foodstuffs, but it was stunningly good.)
Scallops ceviche served on a bed of fresh salad leaves, with warm local crusty bread.
Breast of duck, and wilted greens, served in a light jus made with a rather special sweet sherry
Apricot tart and cream
cheeses (always a selection of three).
King prawns on a bed of salad leaves in a delicious dressing
Rich lamb 'stew' served with potato salad (a genius choice) and broad beans
Strawberry hazelnut meringue (with candles!)
Scallop risotto
Scottish lamb chops served with breaded sweetbreads, artichoke hearts and new potatoes
Brandysnap tuiles with cream and berries
Bird cliffs, Handa.
Rib from Tarbet to Handa Island
TIPPING POINT - PROTEST AGAINST ATROCITIES IN SYRIA
'How much blood must we pay before the world helps?' - Abu Suhaib, a Syrian hospitalised in Jordan
#TippingPoint There is a dreadful feeling of helplessness, seeing the increasing atrocities perpetrated by the Assad regime reported in the press, culminating in the indescribable news last Friday that young children had been the target - toddlers bound and killed in front of their parents before the parents were massacred in their turn.
Of course, they wanted world publicity for this - to act as a deterrent, one supposes, against further insurrection. But enough is surely enough?
Today, on blogs and on Twitter, people using the internet to express their horror at these events, and calling for the killing to stop - spreading the word in a small way. This is my contribution to #tippingpoint
What can you do? You can leave a post on Twitter, or facebook, in support of #tippingpoint. You can do a blog post. You can sign a petition to demand action against those who attack civilians, and children in particular - such as that organised by Save the Children.
Save the Children - Stop the Killing - Petition
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Le château de Monrecour, ou de Monrecours, est une demeure néo-Renaissance française du département de la Dordogne, en région Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Localisation
Le château de Monrecour (ou de Monrecours) est situé en Périgord noir, dans le quart sud-est du département de la Dordogne, sur la commune de Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse, dans la plaine alluviale de la Dordogne, une centaine de mètres au nord de la route départementale 703.

Il fait partie de l'ensemble dit de la « vallée des six châteaux », entre Vézac et Saint-Cyprien, avec les châteaux de Marqueyssac, Castelnaud, Fayrac, les Milandes et Beynac.

Histoire et architecture
Le château a été la propriété successive des familles Secrestat, David et Escande.

De style néo-Renaissance, il recèle un remarquable mobilier dont des boiseries du  provenant de la chartreuse de Vauclaire.

Il se compose d'un logis orienté est-ouest encadré à l'est par deux tours carrées, le tout éclairé par des fenêtres à meneaux.

Il a été aménagé en hôtellerie, restaurant et gites.

Photothèque

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse

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 Site officiel

Monrecour


FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Four games means nothing at 1 Jets Drive.
Sure, Todd Bowles' team has gotten off to an impressive start, but the Jets have to keep the momentum going on Sunday against the Redskins.
"It's only 3-1,'' Bowles said of the Jets' record. "A quarter of the season . . . It's like a game -- the first quarter doesn't mean you've lost the game. The first quarter off the bye week doesn't mean we got to the playoffs. We've got a long way to go. The season's young.
And therein lies the danger for a Jets team that is coming off a Week 5 bye before facing the physical but banged-up Redskins at MetLife Stadium. Speedy playmaker DeSean Jackson was forced to leave Thursday's practice after he felt a "twinge'' in a hamstring, and cornerbacks DeAngelo Hall and Chris Culliver did not practice. But Washington's 2-3 record obscures just how dangerous a team it can be.
Both teams have stout defensive fronts and strong rushing attacks. Chris Ivory powers the Jets' running game, leading the AFC with 314 yards and three touchdowns in four games. He is averaging five yards a carry.
The Redskins will counter with the "three-headed monster'' of Alfred Morris, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, rookie Matt Jones and change-of-pace back Chris Thompson.
And as talented as the Jets' defense is, Bowles pointed out that the Redskins are tough up front, too. "It's going to probably be one of the most physical ballgames we've played,'' he said.
Jets receiver Brandon Marshall said he's "excited'' about the strides he and the offense have made with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, but he also noted: "We're definitely not where we want to be . . . and we understand that we have a lot of football left.
"To be honest with you, we're not as clean as we would like,'' added Marshall, who has 30 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns.
So while Bowles continues to receive praise for the job he has done with his new team, he has his players looking long-term.
"You've got to deal with the accolades that come with it and continue to do what you've got to do,'' he said, "or you deal with it by hanging out too much and not doing the things you have to do.


This is a fantastically brilliant ad for the Norwegian Association of the Blind called "It Could Have Been Worse". The ad agency, Try/Apt Norway uses humour hilariously outrageous situations to prove that taking a service dog on-board public transit or into a taxi isn't really a big deal.
This commercial, created by lg2 for the Société de l-assurance automobile du Quebec (SAAQ), may be in French, but I think you can get the picture.


These fuels emit relatively low amounts of smoke and can be legally burnt on open grate fires.
Some solid fuel heating appliances are designated to burn specific and examples of these include the Parkray Consort/Chevin, the Charnwood and the Trianco Redfyre. Typical authorised smokeless fuels include Homefire, Phurnacite, Sunbrite and Blazebrite.
Coal (excepting anthracite coal) and wood are not authorised fuels and must not be burnt on open grate fires.
Any coal, wood or other fuel, which is not an authorised smokeless fuel, may be used in a smoke control area if it is burnt on an exempted heating appliance. These appliances are designed to burn off or "eat" their own smoke. Examples that burn coal include 'smoke eaters' such as the Parkray Coalmaster, Coalking and Triancomatic boilers. Examples that burn wood include the Clearview Stove and Jotul. For the appliance to remain exempt, manufacturer's recommendations must be followed.
Many closed stoves, cooking ranges and freestanding potbelly stoves are not exempt.
If in doubt check with the manufacturer.
The way in which the fuel is lit must cause minimum smoke. Sticks and paper or firelighters are both accepted methods of lighting solid fuel.


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