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The delivery process could achieve three quarters of President's Recovery Priorities' initiatives by the year end
Following an earlier briefing for President Ernest Bai Koroma, Civil Society Organisations and development partners heard last week (10 January 17) how the delivery process applied to the President's Recovery Priorities could deliver an impressive 77% of its intended outcomes by the end of the year. This is despite challenges around capacity, delayed funding and the disbursement of funds.
At the mid-term review of the President's Recovery Priorities, organised for development partners and civil society organisations, Saidu Conton-Sesay, the Chief of Staff, explained that the event was intended to allow stakeholders to assess results in the seven sectors – education, energy, governance, health, private sector development, social protection and water – as well as provide a look forward to objectives outstanding.
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, team leader of the President's Delivery Team reminded the audience of the ambitious scale of the process: "The President's Recovery Priorities consist of 13 key result area targets across seven priority sectors to be delivered in 12 months. It will take 146 sub-initiatives to deliver these results," she said. "It has been a demanding process with continuous performance measurement and extremely tight schedules."
She reiterated that the delivery approach to public services taken by the President's Recovery Priorities is an improvement in public service delivery for Sierra Leone. It is intended to achieve two key objectives – firstly meet clear and measureable targets in the priority sectors, and secondly contribute to the building of service delivery capacity within the participating sector ministries, departments and agencies and within the district level structures.
"We ensure that we are collecting reliable and verifiable data to track the progress of initiatives and we have developed a process which allows issues to be resolved when they arise. Currently there are no issues with getting verifiable data for 52% of initiatives involved in the President's Recovery Priorities. We have plans on how to address areas where data collection is proving an issue," she explained.
A survey of District Council Leaders carried out in early December 2016 indicates that the President's Recovery Priorities process is improving service delivery with 94% of respondents supporting that statement.
In a recent assessment by the UK's Department for International Development, the main funding partner, the President's Recovery Priorities programme was given an A+ rating, which is the highest rating achievable at this phase.

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John Hayes Mabley, better known by his stage name Doktor Haze or Dr. Haze, is a British circus owner and performer, singer-songwriter, company director, and author. He is the owner, ringmaster and director of The Circus of Horrors, in which he co-founded with Gerry Cottle in 1995, which has become Britain's longest running alternative circus.

Haze was raised in Preston, Lancashire and his parents were circus performers as well. In 2011, he released his autobiography book Dr Haze: Mud, Blood and Glitter. Haze is the company director for Moscow State Circus, Carters Steam Fair and Psycho Management, and is also the co-owner of Circus Extreme and Continental Circus Berlin. In 2017, he stood as an independent candidate for Brighton Kemptown.

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State of Conservation Medina of Essaouira ... 2008
Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)
Factors affecting the property in 2008*
Other Threats:
a) Progressive deterioration of the built area b) Continuous collapse of buildingsc) Major deterioration of the maritime part of the fortifications of the Medina
Factors* affecting the property identified in previous reports
a) Progressive deterioration of the built area ;
b) Lack of a rehabilitation policy for the Mellah Quarter (deposit of untreated refuse, overflow of sewers along the outside walls of the houses, continuous collapse of buildings);
c) Major deterioration of the maritime part of the fortifications of the Medina ;
d) Construction of two commercial centres in the buffer zone.
International Assistance: requests for the property until 2008
Requests approved: 2 (from 1997-1998)
Total amount approved : 52,500 USD
1998 Preservation of the city wall of the Medina d'Essaouira (Approved) 50,000 USD
1997 Preparation of the nomination file of Essaouira (Approved) 2,500 USD
Missions to the property until 2008**
September 2003 : reactive monitoring mission; February, 2005 : Rabat Office mission; April 2006 : joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission.
2002 Rapport de mission à Essaouira, Bureau de l'UNESCO Rabat, septembre 2002
Conservation issues presented to the World Heritage Committee in 2008
In accordance with the World Heritage Committee's request at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), the State Party submitted on 29 January 2008 a report providing information on the conservation and management of the property. A notable improvement was indicated in the state of conservation of the Mellah Quarter. The report made mention of « clean-up operations and the demolition of buildings threatening collapse. » The inhabitants were relodged. The streets and alleys of the quarter were paved as well as a five-metre strip along the intramuros ramparts.
The Essaouira Urban Agency was recently created. Together with other ministerial institutions and services, it should facilitate the coordination of efforts and follow the progress and implementation of construction projects already in progress or foreseen. The elaboration of a management plan is underway.
A recent study was undertaken by the Ministry of Housing and Urbanism, entitled: « Study and identification of the type of intervention for the rehabilitation of the Medina of Essaouira using houses threatening collapse and re-use of dilapidated sites. » The study was submitted to the different services concerned for suggestions and approval. The main comments are listed below :
a) Safeguarding the security of citizens : consolidation of the wall, intervention regarding the buildings threatening collapse;
b) Improvement of the living conditions of the inhabitants: dedensification (operation underway), opening up of the closed passages (between Koweit Street and Quaraouiyne Street), opening of a passage at the end of the Kaouss cul-de-sac (between Mellah Street and Zerktouni Avenue) and opening of the access to the Artists' Square and the ocean;
c) Improvement of facilities and infrastructures, improvement of visitor centres : paving, lighting, clean-up operations, etc.;
d) Enhancement of the heritage and rehabilitation of places of memory : such as the restoration of the Haïm Pinto Synagogue, and the restoration of the Menzah Pavillion that is part of the Dar el Makhzen complex (Royal Palace).
The cleaning up operation and consolidation was carried out during 2007. It concentrated on the areas immediately surrounding the Mellah quarter, especially the ramparts on the Atlantic side.
In the framework of the improvement of the visitor centre and enhancement of the ramparts, the shops that were located along the ramparts (buffer zone, at the level of Bab Doukkala) were relocated. This operation has permitted access to the beach and reconciled the traditional urban tissue with the maritime seascape.
The Borj de Bab Marrakech is undergoing restoration. A cultural polyfunctional area for artists is intended to be located here.
The Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Museum, situated in the Kasbah quarter was rehabilitated and equipped.
According to the report of the State Party, the state of conservation of the property has much improved thanks to the joint efforts of private individuals (houses restored), services concerned with the conservation and the enhancement of the Medina and local authorities (repair of the waste water system).
However, the report indicates the construction of a café-restaurant in the north-west part of the Place Moulay Hassan. This project had obtained the necessary authorizations when it was implemented a decade ago. At present there is a legal dispute opposing the owner with the local authorities. The administrative tribunal ruled in favour of the contractor. The location of the building opposite the sea risks changing the maritime seascape.
The World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies wish to recall that any demolition and any intervention on the property must be preceded by an overall rehabilitation plan as well as an impact and value study. They also recall that the securing of a building does not necessarily indicate its demolition.
Decisions adopted by the Committee in 2008
Draft Decision
32 COM 7B.61
Medina of Essaouira (Ancient Mogador) (Morocco) (C 753 rev)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-08/32.COM/7B,
2. Recalling Decision 30 COM 7B.47, adopted at its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006),
3. Takes note of the encouraging measures taken by the State Party and requests that the actions undertaken be continued with a view to cleaning, securing and restoring the Mellah quarter, and restoring the wall that faces the Atlantic;
4. Invites the State Party to remain vigilant and carry out continued monitoring of the property, especially the control of demolition and new construction, to preserve its Outstanding Universal Value;
5. Also requests the State Party to complete a management plan adopting an integrated approach and to submit it in three printed and electronic copies to the World Heritage Centre before its implementation, for examination by the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies.
Draft Decision : 32 COM 7B.61
3. Takes note of the encouraging measures taken by the State Party and requests that the actions undertaken be continued with a view to cleaning, securing and restoring the Mellah quarter, and restoring the wall that faces the Atlantic ;
4. Invites the State Party to remain vigilant and carry out continued monitoring of the property, especially the control of demolitions and new constructions to preserve its outstanding universal value ;
Report year: 2008
Date of Inscription: 2001
Category: Cultural
Criteria: (ii)(iv)
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* : The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger ("ascertained danger") or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property's Outstanding Universal Value ("potential danger").
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Q: 1970s Greek Mythology schoolbooks with kids who "discover" mythology I am trying to recall the name of some educational workbooks and characters that would have been in circulation when I was in 3rd grade (United States around 1974).
These texts were part of the curriculum at the public school I attended and were used to teach Greek Mythology.  My recollection was that the books were centered around a couple of fictional kids who "discover" mythology or are led to it by uncovering secrets about it through "teenage sleuth" type adventures.  I can't recall for certain, but it seems like there may have been some kind of portal that allowed the kids to actually enter the Greek Mythology realm.
I recall the books had quite a few illustrations as you might expect in a grade school educational books.  The books were used as a vehicle to generate interest in mythology.

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Sullivan Programmed Readers, McGraw-Hill publishers, Cynthia Buchanan
BTW, the "these" link in the comments in the link above doesn't work. It goes to an eBay auction for an item that was taken down.
And a list of libraries in the US that actually have copies.
Okay, found this one on Amazon. Book 20 of the series.

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Into My Life is a 2018 documentary short film directed by Ivana Hucikova and starring Cassandra Bromfield. It's a wonderful film about remembrance.
Cassandra grew up in Brooklyn during the 60's. Her mother was an artist and a skillful photographer. She captured on camera a lot of their family's activities and her growing up throughout the years. Now, living in the same place, Cassandra reminisces about her mother and her art while trying to edit all of that family footage into a film.
The movie thus at first seems as just a regular picture that looks at one family's memories. However, it turned out eventually to be so much more than that as it resonates emotionally quite a bit. It offers a great look into what African Americans can truly offer to the world when given a proper chance.
They were among the few black families who had Super 8 cameras. And she acknowledges that privilege and how lucky they were while realizing how her mother took that opportunity to try and artistically capture the family's moments together.
The end result is a deeply personal look throughout the years of one family with heartwarming archival footage, but it's also a great testament to her mother and how artistic she was. Cassandra tells the world that black people weren't given enough opportunities back then so this footage thus feels even more important and precious.
But above all else, Into My Life is a film about memories and how important it is to remember, especially your loved ones and your family, and all of the wonderful moments that you shared together as a family.
Now on YouTube their videos will stay forever, that's what Cassandra reminds the audience, and it truly is wonderful how nowadays everyone has that chance to stay remembered, especially her given that she doesn't have her own children.
The movie is very well shot, but particularly well edited into a coherent, meaningful package which combines a lot of wonderful footage that tells a story of this family. Her narration is also terrific and emotional at times while the film's direction is strong as well.
Consequently, it's an emotionally resonant documentary that feels obviously personal, but it's ultimately very universal as every one of us longs to be remembered. It shows us the power of cinema and photography, and how through these arts and technology, everybody can capture a moment in time forever to be treasured for future generations.
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Polycythaemia Vera
Authored by Dr Colin Tidy, Reviewed by Dr John Cox | Last edited 2 Dec 2016 | Meets Patient's editorial guidelines
This article is for Medical Professionals
Professional Reference articles are designed for health professionals to use. They are written by UK doctors and based on research evidence, UK and European Guidelines. You may find the Polycythaemia Rubra Vera (High Red Blood Cell Count) article more useful, or one of our other health articles.
Treatment of almost all medical conditions has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. NICE has issued rapid update guidelines in relation to many of these. This guidance is changing frequently. Please visit https://www.nice.org.uk/covid-19 to see if there is temporary guidance issued by NICE in relation to the management of this condition, which may vary from the information given below.
Synonyms: polycythaemia rubra vera, plethora vera, primary polycythaemia, Osler-Vaquez disease
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Polycythaemia vera (PV) is a clonal haematological malignancy characterised by pronounced symptoms, including fatigue, pruritus and symptomatic splenomegaly, along with an increased risk of thrombosis and the potential for evolution to myelofibrosis and secondary acute myeloid leukemia[1].
PV is classified under myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), according to the 2008 World Health Organization Classification Scheme. These include:[2]:
1.1. Chronic myelogenous leukemia, BCR-ABL1-positive.
1.2. Polycythaemia vera.
1.3. Essential thrombocythaemia.
1.4. Primary myelofibrosis.
1.5 Chronic neutrophilic leukaemia.
1.6. Chronic eosinophilic leukaemia, not otherwise specified.
1.7. Mast cell disease.
PV is the most common form of primary polycythaemia. It is caused by somatic mutation in a single haematopoietic stem cell. PV is a myeloproliferative disorder with predominantly erythroid hyperplasia but also myeloid leukocytosis, thrombocytosis and splenomegaly[3].
Approximately 2 per 100,000 people are newly diagnosed each year[4].
The reported median age at diagnosis ranges from 65-74 years[5].
Familial cases are very rare and usually present in elderly patients[3].
The disease starts with the plethoric stage and then progresses to the spent stage.
It may be discovered on routine blood count in a person with no related symptoms or there may be nonspecific complaints of lethargy and tiredness.
About a third present with symptoms due to thrombosis. Three quarters of this is arterial thrombosis and a quarter is venous thrombosis. Features include stroke, myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
About 30% of patients complain of headaches, dizziness and sweating - in decreasing order of frequency.
Budd-Chiari syndrome:
Occurs in about 2-10% of cases of PV but when it occurs it should always raise suspicion of the condition. It may be in an early stage of the disease before the haemoglobin is markedly raised, and this develops later.
Hepatic or splenic vein thrombosis may be unrecognised but cause portal hypertension.
Peptic ulceration is also more common with PV.
Bleeding from gums or easy bruising is usually mild but gastrointestinal haemorrhage can be more severe.
Pruritus can be quite marked in 30-50% and is worse after a hot shower or bath[6].
Fewer than 5% of patients have erythromelalgia:
This is erythema, warmth, pain and even sometimes infarction of the distal extremities.
The hands and feet have a painful burning sensation. It also occurs in thrombocythaemia, suggesting that high platelets are important.
A small number may present with myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, features of compression of the spinal column from extramedullary haematopoiesis or gout from increased cell turnover.
The patient may look plethoric with a ruddy complexion. There is a greater chance of cyanosis with a high haemoglobin.
Splenomegaly is not uncommon (present in about 75% of patients at the time of diagnosis).
Tenderness of the sternum may indicate transformation to acute myeloid leukaemia.
Hypertension is common in patients with PV.
The World Health Organization reclassified chronic myeloproliferative diseases as myeloproliferative neoplasms in 2008[2]. The criteria for the diagnosis of PV require two major criteria and one minor criterion, or the first major criterion and two minor criteria.
Major criteria:
Haemoglobin of more than 18.5 g/dL in men, 16.5 g/dL in women, or elevated red cell mass greater than 25% above mean normal predicted value.
Presence of JAK2 617V F mutation or other functionally similar mutations, such as the exon 12 mutation of JAK2.
Minor criteria:
Bone marrow biopsy showing hypercellularity with prominent erythroid, granulocytic and megakaryocytic proliferation.
Serum erythropoietin level below normal range.
Endogenous erythroid colony formation in vitro.
Other confirmatory findings no longer required for diagnosis include:
Oxygen saturation with arterial blood gas greater than 92%.
Splenomegaly.
Thrombocytosis (>400,000 platelets/mm3).
Leukocytosis (>12,000/mm3).
Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase (>100 units in the absence of fever or infection).
It is important to distinguish three causes of raised haemoglobin level:
In the first, red cell volume is normal but circulating volume is depleted:
Relative polycythaemia is characterised by a decrease in plasma volume which causes an apparent increase in the red blood cell mass. Any condition causing fluid loss, such as any cause of dehydration and severe burns, will result in relative polycythaemia[7].
In the second two, circulating volume is normal or raised but red cell mass is elevated:
Primary polycythaemia:
Usually PV but a genetic condition has been described in which there is excessive responsiveness to erythropoietin.
Secondary polycythaemia:
Is due to hypoxia causing erythropoietin release as in Eisenmenger's syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or smoking.
It can also result from abnormal production of erythropoietin as with clear cell carcinoma of kidney, Wilms' tumour, hepatocellular carcinoma, cerebellar haemangioma and, occasionally, uterine myomas.
Other tumours have been reported to produce erythropoetin or a similar substance.
Initial blood tests:
FBC in PCV will show not only elevated Hb and packed cell volume but WCC and platelets will be elevated too. In secondary polycythaemia only red blood cells are raised.
Ferritin is often low in primary polycythaemia because of increased demand for iron. In secondary causes it is usually normal..
Radiology:
Radioisotopes can be used to measure circulating volumes. Red cells can be labelled with 51Cr and albumin with 131I. This is expensive, needs skill and is not widely available.
CT, MRI or ultrasound scanning of the abdomen may show enlargement of the spleen as is often found in PV. It should also check for abnormalities of the renal system.
Bone marrow and aspirate:
Tend to be hypercellular in PV.
In the plethoric phase, the blood smear shows normal erythrocytes, variable neutrophilia with myelocytes, metamyelocytes, and varying degrees of immaturity, basophilia, and increased platelet counts.
In the spent phase, the blood smear shows abundant teardrop cells, leukocytosis, and thrombocytosis.
Generally the findings are not specific to PV. The bone marrow can be normal in PV.
Serum erythropoietin levels are often low in PV. This can differentiate secondary erythrocytosis and pseudoerythrocytosis from PV but there is overlap in the levels found and it cannot reliably differentiate.
Cytogenetic studies. An abnormal test is useful but a normal test does not exclude PV.
Clonal assays (using glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) markers) are not generally available for clinical use. Even if they were available they are only of use in female patients.
JAK2 testing
With the development of new techniques for detecting the Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) V617F mutation this may become a clinically useful marker for PV. It has been recommended as a diagnostic marker.
JAK2-positive PV is diagnosed if[4]:
The JAK2 mutation is identified; and
The haematocrit is more than 0.48 in women or more than 0.52 in men, or the red cell mass is 25% higher than normal.
JAK2-negative PV is diagnosed if[4]:
The JAK2 mutation is not identified; and
The haematocrit is more than 0.56 in women or more than 0.60 in men, or the red cell mass is 25% higher than normal; and
There is no identifiable secondary cause for polycythaemia; and either
There is palpable splenomegaly or the presence of an acquired genetic abnormality in the haematopoietic stem cells or both; or
Any two of the following clinical features are identified: an abnormally increased platelet count, an abnormally increased neutrophil count, radiological evidence of splenomegaly, and abnormally low serum erythropoietin.
Management[8]
The cornerstone of therapy of low-risk patients remains strict control of cardiovascular risk factors, the use of phlebotomy and low-dose aspirin. Higher risk patients should also receive cytoreductive treatments. Hydroxycarbamide and interferon alfa represent standard first-line options for newly diagnosed high-risk PV patients.
For patients who fail first-line cytoreductive therapy (hydroxyurea and/or interferon), existing treatment options include alkylating agents, (eg, busulfan, chlorambucil or pipobroman) and P-32. However, there is evidence that these agents are associated with an increased incidence of leukaemic transformation in patients with PV.
The discovery of mutations in JAK2 as the underlying molecular basis of PV has led to the development of several targeted therapies, including JAK inhibitors - eg, ruxolitinib, which is a selective inhibitor of the Janus-associated tyrosine kinases JAK1 and JAK2 and is licensed in the UK for the treatment of disease-related splenomegaly or symptoms in patients with primary myelofibrosis, post-PV myelofibrosis, or post-essential thrombocythaemia myelofibrosis[9].
Intermittent long-term phlebotomy to maintain the haematocrit below 45% (lower target level may be appropriate for women). Phlebotomy may cause progressive and sometimes severe thrombocytosis and iron deficiency. Splenomegaly and pruritus may persist despite control of the haematocrit by phlebotomy[10].
Low-dose aspirin produces a small reduction in thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, whilst not increasing the risk of haemorrhage[11, 12].
If it is not possible to control thrombotic events with phlebotomy alone then myelosuppression must be considered. However, this is not without risk and increases the risk of leukaemic transformation. Risks and benefits have to be balanced.
Chemotherapy options include[4]:
For people younger than 40 years of age: first-line is interferon; second-line is hydroxycarbamide or anagrelide.
For people 40-75 years of age: first-line is hydroxycarbamide; second-line is interferon or anagrelide.
For people older than 75 years of age: first-line is hydroxycarbamide; second-line is radioactive phosphorus or busulfan.
Pruritus can be quite disabling:
Taking baths or showers at lower temperatures and patting the skin dry, to avoid rubbing, may help.
Antihistamines, including H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs), are useful in refractory cases.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - eg, paroxetine or fluoxetine.
Elevated uric acid may require allopurinol.
It may be necessary to consider splenectomy when there is painful splenomegaly or there are repeated episodes of splenic infarction.
Prognosis[4, 13]
Without treatment, life expectancy is 6-18 months.
Median survival is about 14 years (24 years for younger patients). Risk factors for survival include advanced age, leukocytosis and thrombosis.
Leukaemic transformation rates at 20 years are estimated at less than 10% but fibrotic transformation rates are slightly higher.
High risk for recurrent thrombosis is defined by the presence of age over 60 years or presence of thrombosis history; low risk is defined by the absence of both of these two risk factors.
The most common causes of death are ischaemic stroke and myocardial infarction. Other life-threatening complications may include:
Pulmonary embolism.
Progression to myelofibrosis or acute myeloid leukaemia.
Increased risk of gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
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Metal Gear Solid V Definitive Experience Announced
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After much speculation on whether or not Konami would be releasing a special edition of Metal Gear Solid V due to it appearing on various listings, it was finally confirmed that the Metal Gear Solid Definitive Experience will indeed be heading to stores on October 11th in the US and October 13th in the UK for PS4, XBOX ONE and STEAM.
The package is set to include Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and all the assorted DLC for all the games including Metal Gear Online.
The Official Boxart
The Konami press release also states that the package will include additional Mother Base Currency and about 38 missions spread across all of the games, for which you can find a full list on the official website https://www.konami.com/mg/mgsv/
All three games included in the package have received praise and high scores from various gaming outlets, Ground Zeroes scored an 8/10 ,The Phantom Pain and Metal Gear Online managed to garner the title of masterpiece with a 10/10 respectively.
Even though the Father of Metal Gear Solid, Hideo kojima may no longer be affiliated with Konami or this Mega hit Stealth Espionage Franchise, his spirit definitely lives on in this worthy package and as for the post Kojima future of Metal Gear Solid, Konami recently announced a title set after the events of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes in an alternate universe named Metal Gear Survive which happens to be a four player co-op game set in the Metal Gear Solid universe set to arrive on PS4,XBOX ONE and PC sometime in 2017.
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Art is the outward expression of an inner life of an artist that is vast and varied.
Desire as Politics @ Valade Family Gallery
February 21, 2018 by Glen Mannisto
Eight Video Installations at Valade Family Gallery at the College for Creative Studies
Installation image of Desire as Politics, Valade Family Gallery CCS 2018
The staging of the current exhibition at the Valade Family Gallery creates an enigmatic equation. Eight separate, strategically arranged, large-screen video installations by eight renowned video artists occupy the darkened gallery. Like the theory of "intersectionality" itself, which holds that all issues of gender, race, and class are interconnected, each video performs a drama of identity construction issues that might face the LGBTQ community; and each has extraordinary dramatic value with captivating characters and stories. Thanks to Exhibitions Manager and co-curator Jonathan Rejewski, the Valade space is perfectly articulated to allow for quiet, meditative viewing, but at the same time demonstrates, like a Venn diagram, the overlapping issues from piece to piece, from artist to artist, of sexual, racial discrimination, homophobia, and class elitism. The layout is a compelling stage for one of the most compelling issues of our time. By the same token, "Desire as Politics" performs a galvanizing a vision of the crippling emotional effect of our dire human landscape.
The eight artists were selected by College for Creative Studies assistant professor Scott Northrup of the Entertainment Arts faculty. As an artist and experimental filmmaker himself, whose own work is concerned with identity construction, Northrup's selection covers a period in which the language and politics of sexual identity have undergone radical changes. From the catch-all term "queer," to "gay or lesbian," to LGBTQ, from basically 1985 to present, the shift from a binary language (queer or straight) to a nuanced dialectic has broken down the binary into open forms, and has become part of mainstream culture.
Cecilia Dougherty speaking in "Gay Tape: Butch and Femme," 1985
The earliest video, Cecilia Dougherty's 1985 "Gay Tape: Butch and Femme," is a strikingly complex and even, in retrospect, humorous documentary, for its diverse representation of lesbian identity. Shot in Ollie's Bar, "a lesbian dive on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland (CA)," it features five women's impromptu statements about their sexual identities. At one point Dougherty herself bemoans the need to "validate our homosexuality" while heterosexuals don't have that pressure. What is borne out in the work is the complex semiotics of the old terms of "femme" and "butch." At one point a black woman who self-identifies as butch does a veritable standup comic routine on the semiotics of butch and femme clothing, behavior, and mores. It is brilliantly detailed and really funny how much, like a semiotician, she has paid attention to the difference between herself and "femmes."
Like any social critique, each of the videos is complex and supports multiple readings. Filmmaker Matt Lambert's "His Sweat," 2016, is a four-minute, erotic exploration of sweating male nudes, and while homoerotic in style, could be seen as simply an exploration of the sculptural beauty of the male form. It's in that difference that "Desire as Politics" is a polemic as much as a collective documentary on sexual identity.
Ira Sachs, "Lady," 1994, 28-Min. and Matt Lambert, "His Sweat," 2016, 4-min
Even more complicated is Ira Sachs' "Lady" (1994), an engaging, 28-minute narrative portrait of a female "actress" who rambles from one identity to another, from lesbian portraying a gay man, to playing a gay man portraying straight women. We really are never sure of the psychic make up of the speaking subject. Emotionally "Lady" is suffused with a strange, unresolved longing for something, for a satisfaction that is stalemated by indescribable forces. The piece prefigures Sachs' later film, Leave the Lights On (2012), that develops this frustration into a critically acclaimed feature, where uncertainty of sexual identity between two male characters is the prevalent dynamic.
While seemingly humorous, "Women's Size Eight" (2017), a four-minute video by College for Creative Studies' student Zachary Marsack, portrays the torturous effort to "shoe-horn" a battered "male foot" into a dainty, spike-heeled shoe. The physical torture notwithstanding, the metaphor of fitting a masculine-assigned figure into a feminine form is perfectly and simply stated. Marsack's video is the only one projected on a TV, which appropriately sits on the floor where feet belong.
"Desire as Politics" executes an amazingly astute, while very human, analysis of our hybridized sexual landscape and, by so doing, suggests the deep critical readings of the so-called heterosexual landscape as well. Because of the dazzling collection of images and voices, the most eye-opening video is Rashaad Newsome's "Stop Playing in My Face," 2016. The title was taken from a performance by transgendered Samantha James Revlon and, through a video collage of baroque jewelry and architectural elements, Newsome designed a head-shaped sculpture and video that speaks of the patriarchy of straight life and the desire and need to break it down. In this he has employed the voices of various feminists, such as bell hooks and trans activist Janet Mock, to speak their critiques from collaged mouths in the sculpture. The selection and arrangement of videos in and of itself creates a stunning deconstruction of our gendered landscape.
Group installation view, Valade Family Gallery, 2018
"Desire as Politics" at College for Creative Studies' Valade Family Gallery – through March 10, 2018.
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There is no escaping the distinctive presence of this Phalaenopsis Arrangement when walking into a room! Standing at an impressive 32" tall in its beautiful planter, these cheerful blooms, with their even brighter centers, can't help but put a smile on even the most serious of faces. A wonderful gift to share, or to keep one for yourself, this is one plant that will be a can't-miss!


The Bailey Flower Essences are made in Ilkely in Yorkshire. Arthur Bailey started developing them in the early 1980's and his family now continue his work.
After being involved in healing and meditation for over 30 years, Arthur Bailey used his rigorous scientific background to develop these Essences.
Arthur Bailey suggests that inertia from past conditioning and a lack of intuitive energising are the factors that hold people back from progressing in their lives. We are often held back from making progress by patterns which seem to be locked within the very cells of the body and often controlled by deep-rooted subconscious fears and terrors which can inhibit our progress.
The Bailey Essences encourage positive ways of change, of moving forward and leaving outmoded ways behind and embracing new and brighter ways of living our lives.


WICKED, the hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced the opening of its 25th new booking period on Monday (January 22, 2018). Over 500,000 new tickets are being released, with booking extended to Saturday, May 25, 2019.
Wicked recently became the 7th longest running show currently playing in the West End. Already the 15th longest running show in West End theatre history, Wicked has been seen by over 8.5 million people at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre and played almost 5000 performances.
Around the world, Wicked has won over 100 major awards, including ten theatregoer-voted WhatsOnStage Awards (winning 'Best West End Show' on three occasions) and two Olivier Audience Awards in the UK.
Wicked currently stars Alice Fearn (as Elphaba), Sophie Evans (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The Wizard), Martin Ball (Doctor Dillamond), Sarah McNicholas (Nessarose), Jack Lansbury (Boq), Laura Pick (Standby for Elphaba) and Carina Gillespie and Maria Coyne (Standby for Glinda).
Wicked will open a year-long UK & Ireland Tour at Bristol Hippodrome on January 31, 2018 and will subsequently visit Liverpool, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, Dublin, Sunderland, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester.
Image: Wicked London: Bradley Jaden (Fiyero) and Sophie Evans (Glinda). Photo by Matt Crockett.


Triiodothyronine, also known as T4, is a thyroid hormone. It affects almost every physiological process in the body, including growth and development, metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. T4 (triiodothyronine) is a thyroid hormone drug fairly commonly used for fat loss, particularly in the context of anabolic steroid cycles. T4 is naturally produced in the body as a result of T4 (thyroxine) production by the thyroid.
T4 is an excellent fat burner because your metabolism is greatly increased while being on it and commonly used for fat loss, particularly in the context of anabolic steroid cycles. T4 is a synthetic thyroid hormone (Type T-4). There are two main types of synthetic thyroid hormones that are available being this and Synthroid (T-4). This product is regarded as the stronger of the two products (it is 4/5 times stronger than Synthroid).This product works by increasing the synthesis of protein, carbohydrates and fats as well as RNA in the body thereby increasing your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate).T3 and the Clenbuterol stack (cycle) is probably the most effective weight loss program.
Start with lower dosages 25mcg per day first thing in the morning. Increase the dosage by 25mcg every 3 to 4 days. Do not exceed 100mcg per day. Use T3 in a stack with Clenbuterol (cycle). This stack will give best results when used for weight loss.


Polaroid Composites by Patrick Winfield | A contemporary gallery of art, design, film and music.
I've been seeing a few Patrick Winfield polaroid composites popping up around lately in some interesting places. Clearly his nature/landscape/flower images are most popular, but I've always liked his more abstract composites like these, which almost approach a crossover to his collage work.


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OMAH unveils new book showcasing 'incredible local history'
The new publication complements the Orillia Museum of Art and History exhibition with the same title and will be unveiled at launch on Dec. 15
OrilliaMatters Staff Dec 9, 2022 10:30 AM
The History of Orillia in 50 Artefacts is a compilation of select artefacts from OMAH's permanent collection complimented by writeups provided by local historians, educators, and community influencers. Orillia Museum of Art and History
ORILLIA MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY
The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) is pleased to announce the newest publication by their in-house imprint, OMAH Press.
The History of Orillia in 50 Artefacts is a compilation of select artefacts from OMAH's permanent collection complimented by write-ups provided by local historians, educators, and community influencers.
"Orillia has an incredible local history community who have come together on this project to tell a history of our city based on artefacts in the OMAH collection. To tell this story it was important to us to include that community and their personal connections to these stories. The result is something I'm proud to have been a part of," said History Programming Coordinator, Lindsay Earle.
This publication complements the exhibition with the same title, curated by Earle. The exhibition is currently on view at OMAH until Jan. 7, 2023.
There will be a book launch at OMAH on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The book is being printed by local business, Georgian Bay Printers, which was made possible by the support of Orillia and Lake Country Tourism.
The photography and design of the book were supported by The Philip Jackman Legacy Fund, created in memory of OMAH volunteer editor and graphic designer, Philip Jackman.
The book will retail for $30 (plus HST) and will be available to purchase at OMAH or through their online shop.
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Great timing guys Great Timing. But let me think if I can make it. Its the choice of being in Northumberland on my bike or Andalucía on my bike, and seeing as Andalucía is already booked I won't be coming yet again.
genuine lol moment just happened when I saw this!!
Andrew, are you suggesting that Dean is weak minded?
Congratulations on the winning (only) bid guys, beautiful part of the country, should be a great weekend.
Only thing I would suggest considering is the route distance.
Having been on a GM, and the North v South run years ago, I know that the roads are more than up to covering decent distances at "enthusiastic" speeds. It just gets a bit harder to do that safely when there are larger numbers.


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Q: Black screen after waking from suspend Ubuntu Budgie 18.10 I have a Dell XPS 15 9570 with Ubuntu Budgie 18.10 installed on it. When I'm using the integrated graphics card from Intel (by issuing sudo prime-select intel) everything works smoothly, but when I select the NVIDIA dedicated graphics card (issuing sudo prime-select nvidia) I can't wake from suspend: when I re-open the lid after having closed it, the screen remains black. I can tell that the system actually woke up because the fan makes some noise and the keyboard's backlight works fine.
My dedicated graphics card is the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, and the driver version is 390.87
How to fix this?

A: I use a XPS 15 too and have à lot of issues with nvidia drivers and ubuntu.
Ty to configure grub like this :
Edit the file /etc/default/grub :
sudo vim /etc/default/grub

Replace default grub cmdline with this one (adapt it if needed):
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet acpi_rev_override=1 acpi_osi=Linux scsi_mod.use_blk_mq=1 nouveau.modeset=0 nouveau.runpm=0 mem_sleep_default=deep"

Good luck !


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Readers ask: What Is The Employment Outlook For A Pediatrician?
1 Is there a high demand for pediatricians?
2 What is the employment outlook for a doctor?
3 What does job outlook mean?
4 What career level is a pediatrician?
5 Where do pediatricians get paid the most?
6 Are pediatricians happy?
7 What is the monthly salary of a doctor?
8 What is the most needed doctor?
9 Is a high job outlook good?
10 Are librarians a dying profession?
11 What is the highest job outlook?
12 Is pediatrician a stressful job?
13 What is the easiest doctor to become?
14 Is pediatrician a good career?
Is there a high demand for pediatricians?
Choosing to specialize in pediatrics is a pretty solid career choice. Unemployment in the healthcare industry as a whole is at an all-time low, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for pediatricians is at an all-time high, with a projected growth of 10 percent between now and the year 2024.
What is the employment outlook for a doctor?
Overall employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The growing and aging population is expected to drive overall growth in the demand for physician services.
What does job outlook mean?
Job outlook: a statement that conveys the projected rate of growth or decline in employment in an occupation over the next 10 years; also compares the projected growth rate with that projected for all other occupations; see Growth rate.
What career level is a pediatrician?
Pediatricians typically need a bachelor's degree, a degree from a medical school, which takes 4 years to complete, and, 3 to 7 years in internship and residency programs. Medical schools are highly competitive.
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Where do pediatricians get paid the most?
The states and districts that pay Pediatricians the highest mean salary are Alaska ($268,010), Wisconsin ($258,850), North Dakota ($258,680), Mississippi ($249,270), and Nevada ($247,360).
Are pediatricians happy?
The average happiness score for all physicians who responded was 3.96, which is on the cheerful side. Pediatricians, however, beat that score, with an average happiness score of 4.00, tying with anesthesiologists as the sixth happiest physician specialty.
What is the monthly salary of a doctor?
The government hospitals normally pay less. The average starting salary for an MBBS doctor is Rs. 25,000 in government sector per month while it can range from 30-40 thousand per month in the private sector.
What is the most needed doctor?
Family physicians are the most in-demand physicians, followed by internal medicine, according to the Doximity report. 2. Internists: These physicians diagnose and perform non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems, such as heart disease or diabetes.
Is a high job outlook good?
Any percentage that is higher than average is supposed to be good for the field. These are the job outlook percentages, according to BLS: 14% or more increase (grow much faster than average) 9%-13% increase (grow faster than average)
Are librarians a dying profession?
Librarianship is far from a " dead-end field " or a "dying profession." The field is transforming rapidly. Librarians and library students are leading this transformation. Library professionals are careful to consider the needs of their communities. In 2017, communities overwhelmingly support and defend their libraries.
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What is the highest job outlook?
Note: All median salary and growth rate information reported is from the 2020 Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Is pediatrician a stressful job?
The pediatricians have more job stress than that of nurses. The main stressors of pediatric staff are job monotony, higher job demand, more non-worker activity, lower job control, higher job risk and ambiguous job future. The main modifiers are good social support, external job locus of control and higher self-esteem.
What is the easiest doctor to become?
A general practice doctor has the least amount of requirements for any medical doctor. While these doctors do still have four years of medical school and one to two years of residency after completing four years of undergraduate education, this is the minimum amount of education any medical doctor must undergo.
Is pediatrician a good career?
Being a paediatrician is a rewarding and enriching career, and offers opportunities from research to public health to volunteering overseas. Most paediatricians are in private practice while some work in hospitals or clinics. One can also work as a practitioner in a research centre.


Right activists on Thursday morning organized human chain, agitation procession and handed over memorandum in Barisal protesting torturing teenage Ripa Aktar by boyfriend and his family members on Monday night to Tuesday morning by chaining in front of their home.
The protest programmes were organised 48-hour after the recovery of the victim by police with the help of local councilor to face criticises from the mass people and media against activities of right activists and NGOs for their failure to show prompt action to save the victim.
Barisal Sammilito Nari Nirjatan Protirodh Committee (Alliance for preventing torture against women in Barisal) organised the programmes in front of Ashwini Kumar Hall in the city.
Rabeya Khatun, district president Mohila Parishad and BSNNPC, presided over the programme addressed by Nigar Sultana Hanufa, Fazilatunneasa Farid, Anowar Zahid, Protima Sarkar, Dr. Syed Habibur Rahman, Prof, M Moazzem Hussain, Jiban Krishna Dey, Shuvangkar Chakraborty, right activists.
They demanded immediate arrest of the all repressors against Ripa Aktar, the 18-year-old girl, who was rescued by police and local ward councilor in Rupatali area und ward-24 of Barisal city on Tuesday morning.
Ripa was being chained up and beaten for around 11 hours under the open sky overnight allegedly by her boyfriend Shahadat Hossain Mithu, 20, and his parents and associates who were pressing her to withdraw cases filed against Mithu, the speakers narrating the incident told.
Participants of the programmes after the human chain went to the office of the deputy commissioner with agitation procession and handing over a memorandum demanded immediate arrest, speedy trial and exemplary punishment of the accused to make the region free from torture against women.
Nigar Sultana Hanufa, a women rights activist, clarifying their delay to react in this matter, claimed that they were not informed about the incident till media reflected that and organisations need meeting to discuss about holding protest programmes.
On other hand Ripa Aktar, the victim and complainant of the cases against her torturer boyfriend Mithu and others , was placed before the Barisal metropolitan magistrate court on Thursday morning.
There Papiya Sultana, magistrate of the court, recorded statement of the victim till noon.
Then Ripa Aktar was sent to shelter home of women's assistance programme at Kashipur area of the city for giving her safety and security, providing treatment and counseling against physical and mental wounds.
Shakhawat Hossain, officer-in-charge of Kotwali police station, said Hosneara, mother of Mithu was sent to jail on Wednesday and police trying to arrest Shahadat Hossain Mithu, torturer boyfriend, Altaf Hossian alias Shanu Hawlader, father of Mithu, Shamsu Khan and Rafiq Akand, associates of Mithu, as accused in the case lodged by the victim.


Yemenia's commercial manager Mohammed al-Mekhlafi has denied the news of Yemenia Airlines flying between Sana'a and Tahran for political reasons. He also rejected rumors about Yemenia disengaging its commitment to more destinations.
Al-Mekhlafi said that Yemenia Airways is the national carrier for the Republic of Yemen and it attended negotiations with Iran along with a government delegation, including the General Authority of Civil Aviation, who visited Iran to discuss air shipping as per international agreements.
Al-Mekhlafi called for transparency and accountability when writing news. Yemenia is a commercial airline and it follows the rules and regulations of the Republic of Yemen and respects international principles when it discusses air shipping, giving no attention to political matters.
Talking about the shortages of Yemenia Airlines on covering some destinations, Al-Mekhlafi said that this is related to commercial operations. Yemenia has a small fleet and it operates to more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Yemenia is hoping to fly beyond the current destinations despite the hard economic, security, and political situation in the country.
Yemenia is intending to start flying between Sana'a and Tehran as a result of the signed agreement this past Thursday.
In separate news, Yemenia has denied the rumors of ceasing its aircraft by the Comoros authority. A source at the Yemeni office considers this fake news that itaims to spoil the company's reputation .
Flight 626 left Sana'a airport on Saturday to Djibouti and from Djibouti to Moroni, landing for 50 minutes for fueling, cleaning and other routine procedures.
The aircraft flew back home and reached Sana'a airport around 11AM the same day.


44nd closed e-IRG Delegates meeting on 11 March 2016, in Amsterdam.
The first closed e-IRG delegates meeting during the Dutch Presidency of the European Union was on Friday morning the 11th of March at Novotel in Amsterdam (near RAI railway station, two stops from Schiphol). The joint e-IRG-ESFRI meeting was on the same day in the afternoon.


Day 1: This first stage will take us to Erg Lihoudi or Dunes of the Jews, which is considered a first approach to the desert. After watching the sunset from the dunes, dinner and music night. Sleep in a haima or under the stars.
Day 3: The last leg of the outward journey: the Sacred Oasis is a must stop on the road to Erg Chegaga, a stream of water flows constantly where the nomads come here to water their flocks.
Arrival to Chegaga (300 meters high and 40 km long) we will see the sunset, from the top of a dune. Dinner and night in the camp.
Day 4: First stage of the way back, we will camp at night in the dunes of Bougarne.
Day 5: On this day we will cross hamada areas (stone desert) and dunes to reach Bertane.
Day 6: At this stage we get back to Erg Lihoudi. Night in the camp.
Day 7: Return to M'hamid. Transfer to Tagounite. Dinner and accommodation.
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Home News DPRK Today: Kim Jong-un Intends to Invade South Korea with Army — of 'Beauties'
DPRK Today: Kim Jong-un Intends to Invade South Korea with Army — of 'Beauties'
by Jeremy Holcombe July 7, 2014 0 comment
The regime of North Korean boy dictator Kim Jong-un claims it wants to ease tensions with its Westernized, capitalistic Southern rival. So what promise is Kim making to prove his resolve?
Is he…?
a.) Allowing human rights monitors into his country?
b.) Pulling troops out of the DMZ, and beginning removal of thousands of hazardous landmines?
c.) Admitting to his regime's many crimes?
d.) Apologizing for the death of Lt. Col. Henry Blake in the third season?
Nope. It's none of those things. North Korea is proving its commitment to rapprochement by sending a cheerleading squad to the upcoming Asian Games, set for September 19th – October 4th in the South Korean city of Incheon.
Actually, North Korea's all-girl cheerleading squad, which used to count Kim's mysterious wife Ri Sol-ju as a member, is rather famous internationally. The 90-member squad, which South Koreans call the "Army of Beauties," has appeared at several previous international sporting events, and usually garners more media attention than the athletes.
The Asian Games, also known as the Asiad, is an international multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from all over Asia. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee, and comprise the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. Nine nations have hosted the Asian Games, and 46 nations have participated.
In addition to offering the cheerleaders for the Games, the North is calling on South Korea to stop "slandering" the Communist state, and to cease joint military exercises with the United States. These demands are believed to have come from the highest levels of the DPRK. The South's response is the same as always — commit to nuclear disarmament, and we can talk.
There was a minor scandal involving the cheerleaders in 2003. On a bus trip to South Korea's University Games, the cheerleaders saw a poster of Kim Jong-il that had been hung crooked, and became enraged. South Korean reporters traveling on the bus said they were shocked and surprised by the virulent reaction from the Northern girls, treating a mere accident as if it were an intentional slight against their Dear Leader.
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Gulet Brokerage – If you are interested in either buying second hand or building a gulet, there are many options to consider to make it a profitable business investment for you. Depending on cost and purchase prices, a gulet investment could amortize itself with seasonal charters in a reasonable period of time with the right marketing and management.
We do not list all gulets for sale Turkey, but rather offer most of them from our in-house database, based on your requirements. The status and condition of gulets change periodically. Therefore please inquire and we will do our utmost to present you with the most appropriate gulets that are for sale. We may require to investigate further – depending on what you are looking for in the gulet.
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The popularity in chartering gulets in the Mediterranean, has spread as far as Greece, Croatia as well as other countries bordered by the beautiful waters of the seas. Turkish gulet builders have been constructing gulets, in the last few years for the purpose of chartering, due to demand. These charters have not just been in the turquoise and emerald seas of Turkey's Mediterranean and Aegean sea, but also to charter in countries such as Greece, Croatia, Italy, Spain, Lebanon, Mexico, and many others.
A wooden gulet takes anywhere from 1 – 2 years on average to be completed. They are made from various woods such as mahogany, teak and pine. The construction is mainly executed with expert carpentry and generations of expertise and various other technical experience.
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Chiloe: witchcraft, mermaids and saltwater
Chiloe is damp. The heavens opened to greet me as soon as I arrived and by the time I reached my hotel, I was drenched. But it was somehow ok. Chiloe is perhaps at its most atmospheric when the clouds roll in and the islands are wrapped in mist, hidden, Brigadoon-like, from the mainland. It's located off the coast of Chilean Patagonia, only a few hours from the town of Puerto Montt, but it feels like an entirely separate world. The Chiloe archipelago has a distinctive culture formed out of its maritime roots – it's a land of fog and saltwater, where mermaids lurk and a ghost ship glides silently between the islands. The myths of Chiloe are as alive and vibrant today as they were hundreds of years ago. But that's not all there is to discover – Chiloe is as famous for its wooden churches, colourful stilt houses – known as palafitos – and national parks as it is for its magic.
The best place to start is in one of the two biggest towns on the main island: Ancud or Castro. I chose to stay in Castro, which is a mix of pretty and gritty, and was delighted to discover that my B&B overlooked one of the town's loveliest viewpoints – the brightly coloured palafitos across the mouth of the river Gamboa, which were often veiled in mist during the mornings and evenings. The palafitos aren't the only thing bringing a splash of colour to rainy Castro. The town square is dominated by a canary yellow cathedral, made of wood like the other churches across the archipelago. It looks almost cartoonish set among the relatively pedestrian surroundings of the town square, like a toy building. It's certainly memorable.
In order to fully see the islands, you will need a car. I don't often advise this, mainly because I don't drive and also because hiring a car is a bit of a luxury when you're backpacking. However, in this case, it's an absolute must. I happened to meet a guy at my hostel in Puerto Montt and it turned out that we were both moving on to Castro at roughly the same time. We exchanged phone numbers and agreed to explore Chiloe together, splitting the cost of a car. Even more fortuitously, the guy was half Uruguayan so could speak pretty decent Spanish. If we hadn't met, my experience of Chiloe wouldn't have been anywhere near as rich as it was.
It doesn't really matter if you're not into churches. I'm not massively into them either. But Chiloe's wooden churches are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and deemed to have outstanding universal value. They represent a fusion of Catholicism with indigenous folklore and were built to withstand Chiloe's damp, maritime climate. They also provide a good basis for exploring the archipelago. My new friend and I spent a morning tooling around the north of the main island in our little hire car before taking the ferry to Quinchao, one of the smaller islands. We headed for the town of Achao and its magnificent church, stopping en route at the mirador (view point) of Changüitad. Like everywhere else on Chiloe, the scenery here is wild and richly green, reminiscent of Ireland. Achao is a fairly ordinary, fairly blue collar fishing town. We ate lunch at a family-run restaurant, one of those places with no menu, where what's available depends on what was at the local fish market that morning. I ended up with a kind of seafood stew which looked a bit like slop but which tasted fantastic. It came with a plate of traditional Chilote potato bread, made to a decades old recipe by the elderly woman who owned the restaurant with her husband.
The ferry to Quinchao leaves from the town of Dalcahue, where there's another remarkable wooden church and a good crafts market. At the market you can see the myths and legends of Chiloe made real – knitted mermaids and witches, wicker fish and other sea creatures. Chiloe's separation from the mainland meant that it escaped much of the colonial Catholic influence forced upon the rest of the country. Here, the sea is at the centre of everything. The archipelago was created by two giant sea serpents locked in battle, there's a royal family of the sea with a king and prince who control the sea creatures and a princess who determines the outcome of a day's fishing (if you see her facing away the shore, it means your haul will be bountiful). Another member of this nautical royal family is the sirena Chilote, a beautiful mermaid who carries the bodies of drowned sailors to the Caleuche, a ghost ship crewed by the dead (an alternative story is that the Caleuche is used by Chilote warlocks for parties and transportation).
The warlocks of Chiloe – known as La Recta Provincia – are another important part of the archipelago's culture. These guys were sinister and powerful, with their headquarters in a vast cave lit by torches burning human fat and guarded by a hideously deformed human called the Invunche. Even the initiation into La Recta Provincia was gruesome – wannabe warlocks were allegedly required to kill a loved one and use their skin to fashion a bag for their spellbook. In reality, it appears as if the warlocks were a kind of mafia, who used threats of black magic to get what they wanted. They demanded tribute from villagers to ensure they would "have no accidents during the night". If anyone refused, they could expect their crops to be destroyed or they could even be poisoned. The warlocks were not to be messed with.
Mythology and folklore is also very much in evidence on the other side of the island. Midway down the eastern coast is Muelle de las Almas or Dock of Souls. This is an installation by a Chilean artist inspired by the belief that the souls of people who died onshore sail away to the afterlife, ferried by a local version of Charon the boatman known as Tempilcahue. However, sometimes Tempilcahue would refuse to take someone, so that person's soul was doomed to remain in permanent unrest on this stretch of coastline. These souls were known as Animas de Cucao (Cucao being the name of the closest town) and if you hear their cries, you should never reply lest you join them, trapped for eternity. Although we didn't make it as far as the dock, we walked halfway along the coast and it's easy to see how such legends came about. The wind howls, the mist gathers, the horizon dissolves and it feels like you could easily step – or sail – into another world.
There's more to Chiloe than the sea, however. Inland, there are two national parks, the largest of which is Parque Nacional Chiloe. It's heavily forested, thick with mossy green trees. There's a boardwalk that takes you on a trail through the swampy terrain. And remember what I said about Chiloe being damp? Well, that applies about 100-fold to the National Park. Take appropriate footwear/legwear and be prepared to have your hike disrupted by the weather. Despite the early morning showers eventually petering out, we had to cut our explorations short when we reached a point where the path was completely flooded, making it impossible to continue. We still managed to enjoy the feeling of having the forests almost entirely to ourselves and it's not too far from Muelle de las Almas so it didn't feel like a wasted effort. If you're really, really lucky and visiting at the right time of the year, you might even see whales off the coast of the national park.
The other thing Chiloe is famous for is considerably more prosaic. And that's potatoes. It's one of the places where the most potato varieties in the world are grown and, unsurprisingly, potatoes feature in Chiloe's mythology. They also feature heavily in the local cuisine, most specifically in a dish called curanto. Curanto blends the best of Chilote food – seafood and potatoes – into one extremely substantial meal. It comprises shellfish, usually clams and mussels, different varieties of potatoes, potato dumplings, a potato pancake and a few kinds of meat – I got sausage and smoked ham hock in mine. It's placed in a hole in the ground, covered in leaves (Chilean rhubarb or cabbage/vine leaves), wet sacks, stones and earth, and left to steam. Curanto really is a whole heap of food and I barely made a dent in mine before I had to admit defeat. Ideally, it should be shared.
It's not surprising that Chilote cuisine is the sort that sticks to your ribs when the weather practically begs you to eat hearty food. I battled the wind and the rain and the steep, slippery streets of Castro on my first night just to eat at Restaurante Travesia, a tiny, bright yellow, wood panelled house inhabited by a female chef who serves up food as comforting as she is (in this case, slow braised pork ribs in adobo sauce, chimichurri and potato gratin). Another great restaurant in Castro, and a good place to try curanto, is Nueva Galicia, down on the waterfront. You can find a range of Chilote dishes here and the ingredients are second to none in terms of quality and freshness. In a nice touch – and a nod to Chiloe's maritime culture – you're given mussels as a free appetiser instead of bread. They also serve a decent local beer which pairs well with the rich Chilote food. One of the most enduring memories of my travels in South America was leaving this restaurant just before sunset, watching the mist form over the water and being struck by the stillness of the evening, as fishing boats chugged towards the harbour and the smell of woodsmoke hung in the air. It was my last night in the archipelago and it seemed a fitting end to my time here.
You can reach Chiloe by bus from Puerto Montt or by ferry from Chaiten. The ferry take around five hours and tickets can be purchased from Navieaustral. The bus is slightly quicker (three and a half hours), depending on where you are, and tickets can be purchased online via Busbud or at Puerto Montt station.
Out of the two main towns, Ancud and Castro, I much preferred Castro. It seemed to have more character than Ancud plus it's where you can see the palafitos.
Speaking of which, you can find Castro's palafitos in two places – on Ernesto Riquelme (go to Mirador Gamboa or Diego Portales for the best view) and just outside of town along Highway 5.
Other than view palafitos and eat, the best thing to do in Castro is visit the market, which is also a bit of a walk uphill out of the centre. Here you'll find a huge array of local produce and it'll really give you a sense of the food culture of the archipelago. It's also a good place to stock up on snacks if you're planning on a Chiloe road trip.
As mentioned, it's definitely best to have access to a car in order to make the most of your time in the Chiloe archipelago. There's a reasonably priced car hire service at the Hostel Cordillera in Castro. Be aware that even though the roads across Chiloe are relatively quiet, there are a lot of extremely steep hills. We got ourselves into a bit of a pickle trying to do a hill start in the hilly town of Quemchi and almost lost control of the car!
Also as mentioned, it rains a lot and it's quite chilly. So take appropriate clothing and footwear.
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By Lucy Pinkstone 13 Comments
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I've never heard of Chiloe, but with witchcraft, mermaids and saltwater sounds like an intriguing place to discover and explore!
JENNIFER NILSSON
I'm so intrigued by the separation from the mainland/colonial influence. It seems to create a very different vibe in Chiloe. I must see this and explore this mythology! Thank you for the intrigue, the tips (I'll bring my raingear!), and the inspiration. Pinned for later!
Steven Jepson
What a beautiful and remote part of the world, and then it's hard to go wrong with potatoes and fresh seafood!
I have to admit that I'd never heard of Chiloe but thank you for putting it on my radar. I'd enjoy exploring the national park and trying a Chilote dish. I love the mythology as it reminds me of the traditional landowners' dreamtime stories in Australia.
Vanessa Shields
What a pretty and fascinating place to visit! I've never heard of Chiloe but I'd love to see it especially as I love places that have interesting folklore and stories that intertwines with history. That potato and seafood dish looks so good!
Stefan (BerkeleySqB)
Awesome post, Lucy! Definitely put this on our list. My favourites are the party ship of the dead, creepy book covers, and Harry Potter mafia.
Have never heard of this at all, but thank you for introducing us to it.
The food sounds great i love the way they keep cooking traditions and steaming under ground. Its great cultures still do this
What a truly interesting place. I noticed I'm not the only one that's never heard of it. Before you even said it, I'd made a likeness with Ireland. Right down to the love of potatoes. Their mythology is so intriguing too.
Smalltownplussize Tom
Chile and Patagonia are tops on our list right now. I enjoyed reading about your experience and their potato and seafood dishes would be nice to try. I would have never guessed mythology ran so deep here though. Very interesting!
Lannie Travels
Fantastic!! I've never heard of chiloe. Love a good story but also, love a good seafood feast more than that!! Add a few potatoes and I'm your gal!
Will love to visit in the future 🙂
Becky Exploring
Chiloe seems like such a mystical place with those legends of mermaids and witches. Plus the scenery is beautiful – even with the damp and cloudy weather. I agree that the clouds often fit some places better than a sunny day would.
You got my attention with mermaids and witches! The place even has that eerie mood and look to it, yet extremely beautiful! Chiloe seems like a fascinating place to visit, I would definitely add this one to my list!
That's a great fusion and tell tale of witches, mermaids and the sea! Chiloe is certainly an exotic travel locate. Be it the scenic beauty or the wooden churches, everything about the place is so fresh and exciting! Thanks for sharing this wonderful information.
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