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Dear Parents: I must give you bad news -- I have been condemned to death, I and Gustave G. We did not sign up for the SS, and so they condemned us to death. You wrote me, indeed, that I should not join the SS; my comrade, Gustave G., did not sign up either. Both of us would rather die than stain our consciences with such deeds of horror. I know what the SS has to do. Oh, my dear parents, difficult as it is for me and for you, forgive me everything; if I have offended you, please forgive me and pray for me. If I were to be killed in the war while my conscience was bad, that too would be sad for you. Many more parents will lose their children. Many SS men will get killed too. I thank you for everything you have done for my good since my childhood; forgive me, pray for me...
Source: Dying We Live: The Final Messages and Records of some Germans who Defied Hitler, Ed. Helmut Gollwitzer, Kathe Kuhn and Reinhold Schneider, trans. Reinhard C. Kuhn. London: Harvill Press, 1956
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The SS, the Schutz-staffeln was primarily a bureaucracy which is often imperfectly understood. Himmler, the head of the SS, (RFSS, Reichsfuhrer of the SS) was expert at gaining, retaining and expanding on the power of the SS. The SS increased their powers by creating functions and then fulfilling them.
The RFSS was very good at obtaining power within the Greater German (and subsequently within Occupied Poland, Occupied Ukraine, etc.) Reich and retaining it.
The Early Years of the SS: 1925 to 1930...
Early years: The SS was spawned on 4/4/1925, and subordinated to the SA on 11/1/1926, thus becoming a sub-unit of the SA and NSDAP. They were principally created as a bodyguard for A Hitler and high-ranking NSDAP Members. At it's beginning the SS numbered 200 active members.
From 1927 the CO of the SS Himmler finally completed the ongoing separation betwixt the SS and the SA (and thus, the overall control of Ernst Röhm [CO of the SA]). This was retroactively confirmed on Nov. 7 1930 by decree of the head of the NSDAP, Hitler:
The task of the SS is first the practice of the police service within the party. No SA leader is entitled to give instructions to the SS!
Thereby Himmler was given a free hand to operate the SS wholly independent of the SA and Ernst Röhm.
From thence onwards Himmler began to ensure that the SS was a progressively more and more elite organization, removing members of the SS addicted to drugs or alcohol, or members of the SS who held criminal records or who were otherwise deemed politically (and subsequently racially) inappropriate. By 1/1/1930 the SS grew to 1000 active members. On 1/29/1930 Himmler informed Röhm:
The Schutzstaffel is growing, and will probably number 2,000 by the end of this quarter.
Hoehne H. "Der Orden unter dem Totenkopf [ISBN 3-89350-549-0]" pp 56 & 57.
("The Order of the Death's Head: The Story of Hitler's SS [ISBN 0-14-139012-3])
As of December 1930 the SS numbered 2,727 active members.
The Youth of the SS: 1930 to 1934...
Prior to "The Night of The Long Knives" (...which commenced 6/30/1934)
Subsequent to the Machtergreifung (power seizure) by the NSDAP the SS entered a period of ongoing aggressive expansion until early 1934. As of 3/1933 the SS had 52,000 registered members; by 12/1933 the SS had increased to over 204,000!
Himmler then ordered:
From the end of 1933 to the end of 1935 no one unsuitable is to be taken on [...as a member of the SS...]
On 4/20/1934 Göring and Himmler agreed on a detente, due in the most part to their mutual loathing of the SA. Göring transferred control of the Gestapo to Himmler, and Himmler was also named commander-in-chief of all German police forces outside of Prussia.
The SS Triumphant: 1934 to 1945
After dusk on 6/30/1934 German Heer (army) trucks and a large quantity of Gewehr 98 bolt-action rifles together with a full complement of full metal jacket 5-round clips, were discreetly delivered to the SS who had been advised beforehand. Ultimately it was to be the Reichswehr who would usher in the era of the SS, the ONLY successful paramilitary organization. For the SS were to succeed where all other paramilitary organizations thus far had failed.
The 3 Divisions of The SS:
The Allgemeine-SS or "General SS" was the political and administrative branch of the SS. This was the "centre" ruled by the RFSS with the latter's fiat granted by Germany's Dictator.
Allgemeine SS (9/1934 to 5/8/1945):
SS-Hauptamt, Prinz-Albrecht-Straße, Berlin Minister: Heinrich Himmler (1934-1945), Reichsführer-SS
Child Agencies: RSHA (including Police, SD and Gestapo/Gefepo), SS Economic and Administrative Departments, SS Courts Office, SS Office of Race and Settlement, SS Personalhauptamt, SS Education Office & Main Welfare Office for Ethnic Germans (RKFVD)
The Allgemeine SS was officially established in the autumn of 1934 to distinguish its members from the SS-Verfügungstruppe (later known as the Waffen-SS) and the SS-Totenkopfverbände (the guards for the VL and KL).
Starting in 1939, foreign units of the Allgemeine SS were raised in occupied countries. They were later consolidated into the "German SS". The ASS controlled the SS Police System (thus all police units) which include the Secret State Police (civil & military), the SD (the SS intelligence Service) overall security (RSHA) and with the Higher SS & Police Leaders the SS was the ultimate arbiter of political freedom, or lack thereof. With the ability to mete out summary justice through murder (retroactively authorized by the Courts, if needed ) and the Draconic Concentration Camps, together with the implementation of "The Hunger Plan" and the expropriation of all "criminal" assets, the ASS was arguably the be-all and end-all of political & social control within and without Germany.
The SS-Totenkopfverband (SS "Death's Head" Organization); subsequent to the Fall of France, the SS-Verfungstruppe and in time, the "Waffen" SS (Literally "Be-weaponed" SS -- no precise translation) was the military wing of the SS. It was this section that provided the "Evil and Insane" guards of the "Vernichtunglager" (Lit. "Destruction" Camps", commonly rendered to "Extermination Camps"1)and the "Konzentrationslager", (Lit. Concentration Camps2) for which the SS is infamous.
The German SS -- Netherlands Germaansche in Nederland (prior to 1942 Nederlandsche SS); Flanders Germaansche sS in Vlaanderen (prior to 1942: Algemeene-SS Vlaanderen); Norway Germanske SS Norge (prior to 1942: Norges SS); Denmark: Schlaburg Corps; the underground Swiss SS group, the Germanische SS Schweiz. These units were not strictly speaking military SS -- German military volunteers to the SS fell under the control of the Waffen SS. Within the occupied territories were the Higher SS and Police Leaders who would be responsible for controlling SS-associated units such as the Milice of Vichy, the Carlingue and Brigades Speciales in operations. The HSSPF (Higher SS and Police Leaders) reported DIRECTLY to the RFSS -- Himmler. Thus they were very powerful, able to disregard even generals in the German Regular Army.
1: EG -- Auschwitz; Treblinka. Although divisions of these camps (vide. Primo Levi, "Survival in Auschwitz") were sometimes used in a punitive aspect, generally speaking the VL were black holes. Inmates did not survive, and the majority of inmates weren't inmates. They were massacred within hours of their arrival.
2: EG -- Dachau. It should be noted that Concentration Camps were for punishment, and if a German was convicted and sentenced to KZ he might hope to one day emerge.
Footnote: The Waffen SS were the first military unit to discover the benefits of, and utilize, DPM.
The decisive blow came on July 26, when 2,000 heavy bombers annihilated several German sectors and the 17th SS Panzer Grenadier Division ceased to exist in anything more than name.


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The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on pharma companies so far. During nationwide lockdowns, some companies benefited from the stockpiling of certain drugs. While others lost out as a result of the postponement of elective procedures, reduced patient visits to physicians and a sales decline of certain vaccines and drugs. All this had an adverse impact on the top line of several pharma companies.
There are many pharma and biotech firms that are not involved in the race of developing a COVID-19 treatment but are making considerable progress in several therapeutic areas. We will use TipRanks’ Stock Comparison tool to place Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Galapagos alongside each other to see which biotech stock has a more compelling investment story.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)
Vertex is considered the leader in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that can severely affect lungs, pancreas and other organs. Vertex already had a strong presence in the cystic fibrosis space with its three drugs Kalydeco, Orkambi and Symdeko. But, the FDA approval of triple combo therapy Trikafta in Oct. 2019, 5 months ahead of schedule, immensely strengthened Vertex’s position in the cystic fibrosis market.
In the first six months of 2020, Trikafta contributed $1.81 million to the company’s revenue offsetting the 49%, 24% and 18% sales declines from Symdeko/Symkevi, Orkambi and Kalydeco, respectively. The revenue drop from other products reflected the shift from these medicines to Trikafta in the US market.
Notably, Vertex’s 2Q total revenue grew 62% Y/Y to $1.52 billion, of which Trifakta contributed $918 million. Strong top-line growth drove a 107% rise in 2Q adjusted EPS to $2.61. Backed by the robust 2Q growth, Vertex raised its full-year guidance to the range of $5.7 billion to $5.9 billion compared to the prior forecast of $5.3 billion to $5.6 billion.
On Sept. 25, the FDA approved Kalydeco for use in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) aged 4 months to less than 6 months old who have at least one mutation in their cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Kalydeco is already approved in the US and EU for the treatment of CF in patients aged six months and older.
On Sept. 16, Vertex announced its second collaboration with Moderna aimed at the discovery and development of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and mRNAs (messenger RNAs) for the delivery of gene-editing therapies for the treatment of CF.
Beyond CF, Vertex’s pipeline also includes clinical programs for the treatment of other diseases like alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also expanding its pipeline of genetic and cell therapies for diseases such as sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Following the Vertex-Moderna deal, Maxim Group analyst Jason McCarthy commented, “Vertex has development experience in gene-based therapies from its partnership with CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP – NR) and acquisition of Exonics Therapeutics, while Moderna is an industry leader in mRNA-based therapies. As these programs are still early stage, we do not factor potential revenue in our model.”
“Focus remains on the CF commercial franchise, and we still expect continued domination in the CF space by Vertex” added the analyst. He kept his Hold rating unchanged based on valuation. (See VRTX stock analysis on TipRanks)
Vertex stock has risen 22.5% so far this year. The average analyst price target of $311.27 implies additional 16% upside potential in the coming 12 months. Overall, the Street has a cautiously optimistic Moderate Buy consensus for Vertex based on 13 Buys, 5 Holds and no Sell ratings.
Galapagos discovers and develops small molecule medicines with novel modes of action, 3 of which are currently in late-stage development in multiple diseases. The company’s pipeline comprises discovery through Phase 3 programs in inflammation, fibrosis, osteoarthritis and other indications.
Last year, Galapagos closed a deal with Gilead Sciences. As part of the deal, Gilead made a $3.95 billion upfront payment and $1.1 billion in equity investments to get access to Galapagos’ drug discovery platform and current and future pipeline outside of Europe. Gilead first teamed up with Galapagos for the development of Filgotinib in 2015.
Galapagos’ revenue grew 107% to 224.6 million euros in the first half of 2020, reflecting the favorable impact of the Gilead collaboration, which contributed 187.7 million euros to the topline. EPS grew 45% Y/Y to 2.55 euros per share during the same period.
Galapagos and Gilead faced a significant setback in August when the FDA expressed concerns over the risk-benefit profile of the rheumatoid arthritis treatment Filgotinib, which is the company’s lead drug. In reaction to the FDA’s concern Galapagos stock plunged 25% on Aug. 19. Gilead received a complete response letter (CRL) from the FDA for the new drug application for filgotinib. Gilead is the market authorization holder for filgotinib in the US and is responsible for its potential US commercialization.
On Sept. 25, Galapagos announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for Jyseleca (filgotinib) for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. On the same day, the company also announced that Jyseleca (filgotinib) was approved in Japan for rheumatoid arthritis.
In reaction to the Sept. 25 updates, Stifel Nicolaus analyst Derek Archila reiterated a Hold rating for Galapagos with a price target of $155. The analyst said although the developments are a “modest positive”, they are more or less priced in the shares.
Archila sees the resolution of the CRL letter as the next major catalyst for Galapagos. In addition, he expects the EU launch for Jyseleca to be fairly slow as the commercial infrastructure needs to be built and the company has to negotiate reimbursement on a country-by-country basis. He also expressed concerns about competition in the EU from heavyweights like AbbVie, Pfizer and Eli Lilly. (See GLPG stock analysis on TipRanks)
The rest of the Street is sidelined on the stock with a Hold analyst consensus based on 9 Holds, 1 Sell, and 2 Buys. With shares down about 33% year-to-date, the average analyst price target of $161.54 reflects upside potential of 16% over the coming year.
Vertex Pharmaceutical’s dominance in the cystic fibrosis space and the potential for its CF treatment in international markets make it an attractive stock. Moreover, even after outperforming Galapagos significantly year-to-date, Vertex stock still offers additional upside potential for investors over the coming year.
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EVERY WES ANDERSON FILM PLAYING AT DEPTFORD CINEMA – RANKED!
With a fantastic selection of cult classics, short films and the new releases, it can be hard to choose from what’s on at Deptford Cinema. We’re here to help by shining a light on a particularly exciting season that’s running all-yearlong: Wes Days. Wes Anderson is one of Hollywood’s most idiosyncratic auteurs, and his films attract devoted fans and curious movie-goers alike. Whichever you are, we’ve ranked all his films below to help you make the most of some of the best movies showing in Deptford.
9. BOTTLE ROCKET (1996)
The first ever Wes Anderson feature, it’s no surprise that his signature style was still a few years away from really coming into its own with Bottle Rocket. Watch it for a short-haired Owen Wilson before he became the unexpected it-boy of Hollywood rom-coms.
Bottle Rocket is showing at Deptford Cinema at 7:30pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2020
8. THE DARJEELING LTD. (2007)
Three estranged brothers take a train journey through India to reconnect after their father passes away. Those who can ignore the fact that the three leads look nothing alike will no doubt enjoy this one, not least for its vibrant South Asian scenery, as well as its sister short Hotel Cavalier.
Catch The Darjeeling Ltd. at 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2020
7. LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU (2004)
In this ambitious ode to Jacques Cousteau, Bill Murray leads an all-star cast. Yet by far and away the best thing about the film is Brazilian musician Seu Jorge’s gorgeous soundtrack, made up entirely of acoustic David Bowie covers. While the songs were over-shadowed at the time by endless press about the film being over-schedule and over-budget, they’ve gone on to make up one of the defining film soundtracks of the millennium.
Deptford movie lovers can see Life Aquatic at 7:30pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2020
6. FANTASTIC MR. FOX (2009)
Audiences were divided by Anderson’s first foray into animation in 2009. While critics raved about it, the problem lay in the fact that people couldn’t seem to figure out just who the film was for. It was a little too dark and edgy for kids, while George Clooney’s usual followers struggled with the film’s tweeness. Still, it’s a lovingly faithful adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic that laid the foundations for his later hit Isle of Dogs. But more on that later…
Fantastic Mr. Fox is screening at 7:30pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2020
5. RUSHMORE (1998)
After Bottle Rocket came Rushmore, a film brimming with almost as much confidence as its protagonist Max Fischer. Distracted by extra-curricular activities, Max’s grades fall short of reflecting the genius he believes himself to possess. How a 17 year-old Jason Schwartzman had the acting chops to carry the film like he did is a mystery, but what’s obvious is that every stylistic choice made by Anderson since can be traced back to this one, earning it a place in the top five.
See Rushmore at 7:30pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2020
4. MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012)
It’s hard to think of anyone who isn’t in this film. Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton – the list goes on. While his later films may be even more star-studded, this was the first-time viewers were treated to so many big names, and what’s more impressive is that they were all drawn to such minor parts. Jared Garman and Kara Hayward portray young Sam and Suzy, and their misguided decision to run away from home hit a chord with every adult who ever entertained the idea in their youth.
Lose yourself in Moonrise kingdom at 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2020
3. ISLE OF DOGS (2018)
It can be hard to know what to make of Isle of Dogs at first, but the more you look at Anderson’s body of work, the more obvious it becomes that this is the film that Anderson’s entire career was leading up to. It re-unites the stunning casts of his previous films and improves upon the stop-motion techniques first seen in Fantastic Mr. Fox. In less delicate hands, the film could read as orientalist and exploitational, but instead it’s a masterclass in homage as well as a championing of Japanese talent. Koyu Rankin voices young Atari, and will no doubt go on to great things.
Head down to Isle of Dogs at 7:30pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2020
2. THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014)
Filmed in various rural parts of Germany and Poland to achieve the unique look of the fictional country of Zubrowka, The Grand Budapest Hotel has spawned a whole host of copycat photography pages and social media accounts and cleaned up at the Oscars in 2014. Nominated for 9 awards, it won 4 including best production and costume design. Quite right too. Only one film holds a candle to the beauty of The Grand Budapest Hotel…
Check in to The Grand Budapest Hotel at 7:30pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2020
1. THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001)
Despite a slightly anomalous cast that includes of Danny Glover and Gene Hackman, this film is quintessential Wes Anderson. His signature humour has never been so masterfully delivered than by comedy titan Ben Stiller, supported by a suitably sultry Gwyneth Paltrow and Luke Wilson. The jukebox style soundtrack feels like a peek into the director’s very own record collection, while the vivid period sportswear will leave you craving an all-new and slightly ridiculous wardrobe.
Deptford Cinema proudly presents The Royal Tenenbaums at 7:30pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2020

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One of the most common calls we receive at Gorilla is a request to identify an unknown hydraulic breaker so that our customer can acquire parts or a tool. As hydraulic hammers have a difficult life, the identification tag is often missing, or the information has been “sanded off” from use. Locating actual stamped serial numbers on a hydraulic breaker is often difficult due to debris and wear, and those are often difficult to interpret on their own. Further, there are many hydraulic hammers that are auction only(see previous blog) that no matter what you can find, there is no support to reach for in the United States.
In these cases, we need photographs of all visible sides of the hydraulic hammer you are trying to identify. This will tell us the overall hoeram’s design as well as its color. Color does not sound like much, but hydraulic hammer manufacturers typically stick to specific colors for their various generations, so this is a help in narrowing down the hydraulic breaker make and model. Sometimes just photos of the breaker and an accurate measurement of the hammer steel’s diameter as it comes out of the lower bushing is enough to identify the hammer.
However, in most cases the demolition moil tool must be removed from the breaker. There are hundreds of different tool prints/shanks from over one hundred known hydraulic breaker manufacturers, with only millimeters separating one print, or tool shank, from another. The shank is the part of the demolition tool that goes into the tool holder, front head or chuck housing. If you go to our measuring guide(on our site), you will likely find the general shape of your hydraulic hammer chisel there.
As this comes down to millimeters, a tape measure is pretty useless. The only tool that will provide this accuracy is a digital caliper-or an analog caliper and a well trained technician. Each round diameter of the hydraulic breaker or hoeram steel must be measured as well as the thickness between the two tool retainer slots, or the thickness between a single retainer slot and its opposite diameter.
Once you match the drawing of your hammer point to one from our tool bit measuring page, (refer to), you may send along your drawing to firstname.lastname@example.org for a member of our Gorilla team to try to match it up to one of the hydraulic hammers we can support so that we can provide a replacement hydraulic hammer demolition tool or provide a parts drawing. With proper cooperation, our Gorilla team has been successful in identifying many breakers each year, but we are totally reliant on our customers providing accurate information of each dimension measured with the right tools. Freight is expensive on these often very heavy toolbits, so please double check all measurements.
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Men’s health is an area that often doesn’t get discussed as much as it should. While women will routinely go to the GP throughout their lives whether for contraception, smears or maternity care, men don’t usually have regular contact with doctors unless it is for something that may be wrong. This means it is hard for them to understand the importance of going for checks in order to stay healthy and to be proactive. This approach can either prevent any conditions from developing or help to spot something early on where it can be quickly treated.
We specialise in men’s health and are keen to increase awareness in men about how they can stay healthy and look after themselves. Men’s health should never be seen as something that is kept quiet or overlooked. By focusing more on men’s health, we can save lives.
Sometimes a man may experience a couple of symptoms that could be linked, or completely unrelated. However, they can give cause for concern. It is always best to get any symptoms checked out, to make sure that any underlying condition is identified or to prevent an illness from developing into something more serious.
Our comprehensive men’s health check helps to give men peace of mind through ruling out any illnesses but also treating conditions early. It can involve a range of tests and diagnostics and will also provide lifestyle advice tailored to each individual.
To help keep men healthy, the urologist will consider a number of potential examinations or tests. Before any decision is made on what to do, the full check will be discussed with a patient to ensure all of their concerns are covered and it is a thorough review:
- Full medical and surgical review
- Lifestyle review
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The cost for a new Men’s Health consultation is £695.
Essex Men's Health
We work with patients across Essex and Suffolk, offering a clinic in Colchester. Our support for men is focused very much on trying to get a full picture of their health and to keep them healthy, by identifying any risk factors or looking at their lifestyle.
The tests we carry out aren’t just for diagnosing a condition, but to see whether we think that more can be done to prevent anything from developing.
It can also be as simple as having conversations and providing advice or reassurance. All of this is completely normal and natural and should be encouraged in all men.
By making this part of daily life and routine, we can hopefully ensure that men can get the most out of life without anxiety or pain.
Meet our specialists
A leading Consultant Urological Surgeon, Mr Zafar Maan provides high-quality care for all of his patients and specialises in men's health. He is supported by our two other Consultant Urological Surgeons, Mr Datta and Mr Pillai.

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It is not only a summer playground, but also a living suburb of Auckland. You can find nice beaches, shops, vineyards, restaurants, bars etc. from there. Take a ferry from Auckland and buy either Waikeke Explorer Tour (tour+bus pass) or all day bus pass for moving around.
This place is quite near the International Airport Terminals, even walking distance.
You can see Butterflies and Reptiles, including Salt Water Crocodiles. Most are not New Zealand animals, but it's interesting all the same.
As well as the encounters, there is a very nice cafe.
When I’ve been to Auckland I booked a one day trip with a tour operator that offers trips with a Maori perspective and I got to see the most beautiful places in and around the city. On our way from One Tree Hill to the Waitakere ranges and the beautiful West Coast beaches many of the Maori Pa sites were pointed out to us and we’ve been told stories about each one of them. Now I’ve got a real idea of New Zealand’s background and contemporary Maori Culture, which I think is very important when travelling this country.
This is a must. I was very unsure of this and very nervous but the staff are fantasic. If you tell them you are scared they will looked after you and ensure you are 100% happy.
Before you leave you are given a safety talk and given protective clothing. This is just to protect your clothes and the wether when you get to the top - it is very windy up the top
The trip involes alot of climbing. You are not allowed to wear rings as they may hurt your hands as your climb up the stairs.
The views are amazing. You are not allowed a camera but they do take pictures of you climbing and when you reach the top. Doesn't cost too much to buy the pictures.
YOU MUST DO THIS!!
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Take a cruise around the harbour. You will get great views of the city, a chance to go underneath the Harbour Bridge, and you will see another perspective on how big the marina really is.
If you go to the NZ National Maritime Museum, you can pay a little extra to get a harbour cruise. You will appreciate the cruise even more after visiting the museum and learning a little about New Zealand's connection with the ocean, with everything fresh in your mind. I was able to take a cruise on a small steamboat just outside the museum, the Eliza Hobson, and enjoyed it very much.
Check the Museum's website for more details.
3 weeks in NZ, rental car or campervan.
[Day 1] Fly in to Auckland (generally most convenient)
Stay one night if necessary, to find your feet. Time in the morning to have a nosy round the city and check out galleries and museums - tomorrow's not a long drive.
[Day 2] Drive south to Waitomo (195km, 3hrs)- the cave formations and glow-worms are pretty cool. There's a B&B on the Waitomo/Main Road corner (Big Bird) that has an ostrich farm, and Ross there used to be a Dept. of Conservation ranger and has a wealth of knowledge about local flora and fauna. He might even take you to a nearby non-commercial glow-worm cave and bush walk!
[Day 3] The next day, I would suggest cutting across to Taupo (170km, 2.5hrs) to see the majesty of Huka Falls (160 cubic metres/sec). Although Taupo will be a convenient place to stop for lunch, and there are many fine cafés, as an overnight stop it doesn't offer anything too exciting. You can only spend so much time looking at the lake! My recommendation is to continue south around the lakeside, and either stick to Highway 1 through the Desert Road (a barren yet beautiful post-volcanic landscape offering views of the Central Plateau mountains), or head off at Turangi to take in the skifield towns of National Park and Ohakune. You get much close to the mountains here, and can drive right up to the skifield areas summer or winter. *In summer and good weather guided crossings of the volcanic area are available though these leave early morning and can account for most of a day.
Either path will take you to the army base town of Waiouru where for the historically inclined there is a splendid military museum that documents the role of the NZ army in past conflicts. Worth a look even for the non-violent types, as it is a fine example of a museum that tells it as it was, without any glorification.
(Taupo-Ohakune-Waiouru 160km, 2.5hrs; Taupo-Waiouru 109km, 1.5hrs)
This night's stay must be the hill-country B&B of Mairenui, just off the main highway at Mangaweka (Waiouru-Mairenui 50km, ¾hr). Mairenui has been running since 1984, and your hosts Sue & David are very well-travelled and delight in making you wish you had more time to stay with them!
[Day 4] In the morning, Sue & David will point you in the direction of Wellington via Feilding (14 times NZ's most beautiful town!) and after scenic back road driving, you reacquire Highway 1 south of Levin, and follow it through to Wellington for your next night.
(Mairenui-Wellington 280km, 4hrs)
While in Wellington, there are some great galleries and museums (especially the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa) but don't stay out too late as you have a ferry to catch in the morning!
[Day 5] Catching an 8.30am ferry to the South Island, you'll arrive in Picton around midday. If you're hiring a car, it should be possible to drop yours off in Wellington and collect a fresh one in Picton, saving on ferry prices.
Head down the east coast - do stop for a bite to eat at the iconic café "The Store" - about as far as Kaikoura (156km, 2¼hrs) and try to catch a glimpse of the Sperm whales and various dolphins through one of several accredited companies.
This will probably account for your day, so grab a bed and dream of whales!
[Day 6] A bit of a drive today, but well worth it (Kaikoura-Westport 330km, 5hrs). Head back inland via Hanmer Springs and the Lewis Pass. Heading through Victoria Forest Park you'll encounter bush-clad gorges and gravelly river valleys. There are a couple of options for reaching the West Coast but once you do, make sure you're within driving distance of Paparoa National Park and Punakaiki, with it's dramatic rock formations.
Make camp at one of of many lovely B&Bs on The Coast.
[Day 7] Pack your kit and your tin pan - there's GOLD in them thar hills! Shantytown, 10km south of Greymouth, is a gold town recreation where you can try your skills to pan for gold. OK, so you'll walk away with a small amount of gold dust that they've spiked your sample with, but there is still gold in the mountain streams. In fact, my cousins used to travel down there every year, and paid for their holiday with the gold they panned!
Next on the agenda is glaciers. Get in there before global warming does! Franz Josef is 280km (4 hrs) south of Westport and Fox Glacier a further 23km. If time, weather and finances allow, take a flight to see the full majesty of these ice rivers, otherwise talk a drive/walk to the foot of one to get an idea of what all the fuss is about.
You'll probably be ready for a bed by now, so either Fox or FJ will offer plenty of accommodation options.
[Day 8] Continuing down the Coast to Haast, take Haast Pass back across the Alps to Wanaka (Franz Josef-Wanaka 235km, 4hrs). although a bit of a tourist town, Wanaka is a good stop with dramatic mountain scenery and ancient glacial lakes.
[Day 9] 230km, 3.5hrs further south is Te Anau, though a midday stop at Queenstown will offer some adrenaline thrills for those so inclined. Others may have already got their thrills from the mountain passes! Stay overnight in Te Anau, and take the 1¾hr drive to Milford sound for the obligatory cruise in the fjord the following day. This return trip and boat ride will take up most of the day, so head back to your Te Anau accommodation and take a well-deserved spa or something.
[Day 10] Head across to the Catlins region via Invercargill and Bluff (just to say you've been to mainland NZ's southermost point!). At isolated Curio Bay, there are beachfront self-contained cabins with local restaurant, café, art gallery and museum only five minutes drive away. Nearby is a 160 million year old fossil forest, and platform viewing of Yellow-eyed penguins.
[Day 11] On the morrow, 230km (3.5hrs) will take you (via Dunedin) to Oamaru, where renowned Oamaru stone graces the town in Victorian architecture. On the way there, don't miss spectacular Nugget Point and its lighthouse!
[Day 12] From Oamaru, move on up to the Garden City, Christchurch . Driving to the top of the Port Hills (actually the rim of a long-extinct volcano that created Lyttleton Harbour) will afford you a view right across the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps themselves. Do spend some time in Christchurch before heading out to another ancient crater on Banks Peninsula where you will find the lovely french-styled town of Akaroa where you will spend the night.
(Oamaru-Christchurch 250km, 3.5 hrs, Christchurch-Akaroa 94km, 1.5hrs)
[Day 13 Head back into the city, dump the car, and catch a flight to Wellington. Hire a fresh vehicle and take the east coast of the North Island across the Rimutaka Hill to the Wairarapa district (Wellington-Martinborough 82km, 1¼hrs). Martinborough is slightly off the beaten track, but is the home of Wairarapa's Wine & Food Festival, and the center of the region's wine culture.
[Day 14] carry on up through the farmland regions of Wairarapa, Tararua and Hawkes Bay to Napier, the 'Art Deco capital of the World' The city was virtually destroyed by a massive earthquake in 1931, and rebuilt in the style of the time, making it one of the most complete examples of art deco architecture you could find. Hawkes Bay also specialises in wine, with many of NZ's finest hailing from this area. (287km, 4hrs)
[Day 15] Take time out for a wine tasting tour of Hawkes Bay's vineyards. Leave the car at home - grab a guided tour bus, or get on yer bike and do it the old-fashioned way!
[Day 16] If you're not too hung over after all that 'tasting', cross the mountain range and head to Rotorua (via Taupo), where you can experience the Maori culture with professional, experienced operators. Try to get out of town for the night though, as the geothermal nature of the area tends to make the town a bit whiffy.
[Day 17] You'll probably need another half day in this area, as you've missed out on the natural wonders of Rotorua, such as active geothermal fields. Having seen the geysers etc, travel north-east to Whakatane, and Ohope Beach - you'll probably welcome some quiet time and fresh sea air.
[Day 18] From here, cruise up the around the Bay of Plenty onto the Coromandel Peninsula for a stopover at Whitianga (Whakatane-Whitanga 270km, 4hrs).
[Day 19] Based here, you can have a coastal charterboat trip, visit Cathedral Cove, Hotwater Beach, and other superb spots of coastal beauty.
[Day 20] Driving from Coromandel through Auckland, head north and try to get all the way to Paihia/Russell. It is a long drive, but I'm running out of days! (Whitianga-Paihia 400km, 6hrs)
[Day 21] It's a squeeze, but 5½hrs will take you across to Omapere and down through Waipoua Forest, where you can see NZ's largest tree. If really big trees really aren't your thing, then you can get the whole trip in easily within three weeks without these last two days' long drives!
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I wonder what some marketing experts are thinking... While the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary has got about its fifth name change in three years, the Auckland Superpass has become the Auckland Multipass. This would not be a problem if the links would still work... And it would also be nice if the price rises were moderate and not astronomic. The pass for adults went up from NZ$ 69 (in 2007) to 109 and for children from NZ$ 39 to 55. There must be something more than just inflation and higher fuel prices...
If you plan to visit Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, the Sky Tower, Rangitoto Island and the theme park Rainbow's End get yourself the Auckland Multipass. You can save a lot of money with it.
Until 31 August 2011 it costs for adults $69, for children $39.
(As two attractions are free for kids under 4y it is cheaper NOT to buy a superpass for children of this age group but separate tickets!)
Without the pass you (adults) pay $33.90 at Kelly Tarlton's, $28 for the Sky Tower, and $26 for the return ticket to Rangitoto Island. The all-day superpass at Rainbow's End (with unlimited rides) costs $47, a spectators pass $17.
The Auckland Multipass includes the all-day superpass at Rainbow's End, so if you paid separate admissions at all four attractions you would pay $135, and the AKL pass costs only $109. That is still a good saving while, of course, not as good as previously. (While the added single prices went up $22, the pass went up $ 40.)
The Multipass is available at any of the four attractions, the Auckland central city i-site information centres and online.
Apparently Auckland has nice beaches. We didn’t go to any beach in Auckland but I took a picture of a beach at Mission Bay from Bastion Point. The beach looks nice with white sand.
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I recommend Harbour Cruise. It takes you to Bean Rock Light House, Rangitoto Island, North Head Devonport and Naval Base, Harbour Bridge, Chelsea Sugar Refinery, Westhaven Marina and Viaduct. The cruise includes a free return trip to Devonport and a brief stopover at volcanic Rangitoto Island. On board the captain will explain to you the history point of interest.
On the boat you get muffins with coffee or tea or juice. The muffins were delicious.
Departure: Daily at 10.30am & 1.30pm. Price: Adult $36, Child $18.00, Senior $32.50, Family $90.00.
Strolling along Queen Street looking for something to eat we stumble to this interesting building. It was the Civic Theatre which was built in 1929 and first opened on 20th December. The theatre is owned by the people of Auckland and seats 2350 people. It is located at the corner of Queen Street and Wellesley Street.
Strolling along the pier to the shore, watching the boats, were those who won the last Copa America, the people and drink a cerveza in one of the terraces is a great experiencia
Strolling along the pier in the shore, watching the boats, we saw those who were in the New Zealand team in the last Americas Cup , the people and drinking a bear in one of the terraces is a great experience
Te Papa Whakahiku está en el parque Auckland Domain en el llamado Auckland War Memorial.
El edificio es imponente y en él hay una exposición muy interesante de la cultura Maorí en la planta baja . En el piso superior hay una exhibición de de naturaleza , interactiva , muy interesante , especialmente para niños y también para algunos "adultos"
Te Papa Whakahiku is in the park Auckland Domain in the so called Auckland War Memoial.
The building is impressive and it has a very interesting exhibition of Maori culture on the ground floor. In the first floor there is an exhibit of nature, interactive, very interesting, especially for children and also for some "adult"
Three years ago I was an at home wife. My ex could afford to travel overseas more than twice a year and when we were not overseas we were either on the road or on the water in NZ all year round. Though we travelled often (which didn’t allow me to settle into a job or anything else) I never really enjoyed our trips because we never stayed long enough in one place to appreciate it and we kept going back to the same places most of the time. It’s like being allowed to lick the icing on a cake but never really allowed to eat the cake!
I have been on my own in the last three years and have not been able to afford to travel as often but I have managed to travel the way I would like to travel. One of the best experiences I had just outside Auckland was our hike to The Pinnacles in Coromandel this year (Aug 09).
Kauaeranga Valley is less than 2hrs drive from Auckland and about 16k from Thames. We left Auckland around 6pm and managed to get to the camp just after 8pm. I even managed to get myself lost in the dark as the car I was following was a 4WD and I was rather concerned with the big pot holes on the unsealed road just after the Department of Conservation office, or the Kauaeranga Valley Visitor Centre, a well built structure, not far at the end of the road. This is where you would pick up the hut pass. Ours were pre-organised so we did not have to stop here although this is where I actually lost them. We had a great time in the evening even in the rain. DOC closes the road at night to discourage vehicle breaks in – though not a lot of these happen, it is best to leave no valuables inside just in case.
From where we camped the night, we drove the next day to the end of the road which is also another camping ground. This is where we left our cars. The hike starts from the car park and follows the old pack horse trails over the river and up the valley in an ever ascending fashion until you get to the Pinnacles Hut! After half an hour from the car park, you’ll come to the first swing-bridge. Most of the kids in our group crossed the river as the water level was low that time. I went for the swing-bridge.
From here on, I realised just how unfit I was (I knew that before I took on the challenge because I have been a couch potato weeks prior to this). My greatest challenge was the fact that the steps were much higher than my knees. I had to really push my whole body up those steps. I would say I spent at least 2hours negotiating these steps before we got the logging camp. From here the ascend gets a little friendlier to my short and very tired legs. There were two other swing-bridges to go through after the first one. The last one was quite a bit of a challenge and really needed to focus where to put my foot as the rocks were quite slippery. I had to actually scramble on all fours.
Half-way along the track the sky bucketed on us and the strong wind made the walk even harder. At the end of the track the Pinnacle Hut was a welcoming haven! I was quite impressed. It is a huge Hut (I really would not call it a Hut). It sleeps 80 (bunks) split between two big rooms. The kitchen is also quite huge. Showers looked good but I did not use it as it was freezing cold! There are 3 chemical long drops – I normally am not for long-drops but these are quite clean and did not smell. Maybe the fact that I visited the drops at dark made my experience a bit better There was also light in the bunkrooms and the kitchen (solar powered) so you have to keep pressing the buttons each time they turn themselves off)
The Climb to the Pinnacles from the Pinnacle Hut takes 45 minutes average. Some can do it in less than twenty; others like me will take a lot longer. I would not call it an easy climbed but would not class it as hard either and I would say it’s not for the faint-hearted either. There are steep rock faces that you need to climb. They now have put ladders on two of these rock faces but you will still need to negotiate a few large boulders near the very top. Going up was quite easy for me on these boulders and the view from here was quite good. Coming down was harder as the boulders were slippery.
There is a viewing deck at the top and the view is really breathtaking. You’ll be able to see Coromandel on each sides of the peninsula, a 360 degrees panoramic view of the peninsula! It would have been awesome to sit at the top and watch the sun as it rises but we were a few minutes late…
There are two ways to go down from the Pinnacles and that is via the stairs (the track we took up and down) and the Billy Goat Trail.
It took me almost two days to recover from the hike but it is something I would do again. It was an awesome experience all in all! And it’s only more than an hour drive from the city!
I have been in this exhibition in Wellington last year on three occasions and have also seen it in Christchurch where it ended on 5 July 2009. Once I flew up to Wellington just for this purpose, the other times I revisited while doing other things in our capital. As entry was free you could just get in and out and in again as you pleased.
In the meantime Rita's works have been shown in Dunedin and in Christchurch, and now the exhibition will be shown at the Auckland Art Gallery from 1 August to November 2009. This is a great opportunity to see the paintings of one of New Zealand's most famous painters.
The exhibition is titled “Life & Vision” and was put together to mark the tenth anniversary of Te Papa (museum) in Wellington and Rita Angus’s 100th birthday in 2008. Born on 12 March 1908 in Hastings, she died on 25 January 1970 in Wellington from cancer, only 62 years old. She had lived in Wellington for many years and lived in a cottage in 194 A Sydney Street West, in the suburb of Thorndon. This cottage BTW is now the painter’s accommodation of the Artist in Residence programme. You will see a painting of this cottage with its crooked magnolia tree in the exhibition.
Some time ago I read in The Press that the curators’ and catalogue writers’ claim Rita Angus was a pioneer in her art is rubbish, and I can even imagine the author is right, as several contemporaries painted a similar style. However, this does not change anything about Rita Angus’s painting. Her bold brush strokes and strong colours are amazing.
The exhibition has been downsized a bit. Whereas the exhibition in Wellington featured 200 of her works, including the famous painting named Cass which was voted New Zealand’s finest painting in 2006 (?). In Christchurch they showed 141 works. There are also sketchbooks, studies for paintings, and unfinished works. The latter was a big surprise to me – not the fact that someone left unfinished works but the number of unfinished works. Obviously this artist worked parallel on many paintings – perhaps because she did not want to waste her time waiting for the paint to dry until she could apply the next coat… I was also surprised by the incredibly high number of 55 self-portraits. Was she lonesome although she often went painting with her painter friends, as she did not seem to be vain at all?
I was fascinated by those self-portraits and portraits of other people. Most of them featured landscapes in the background, the landscapes reflecting the lines of the people’s faces, or clothes.
You can still find a lot of info about the exhibition on the Te Papa website:
Entry is free.
Myers park is a nice place for a bit of peace and quiet in the midst of the hussle and bussle of central Auckland. Located between Queen St St and Greys Ave it contains a childrens play area and plenty of grass to have a sit down at lunch time.
There are access points on both Queen St and Greys Ave with car parking if using the Queen St access. You can also get to the park through St Kevin's Mall on K' Road and from Aotea Square.
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Man I'm pretty amazing. Just when it looked like the season was taking a turn for the worst - blam! - I'm back over .500 for the year.
After Friday night's disappointing performances in a nip-and-tuck, four-point win, Bulloch Academy head coach Chandler Dennard didn't know what to expect from his Gators in Saturday night's final regular-season home contest.
MACON - A two-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning of game one by Mercer prevented a Georgia Southern sweep in softball action Saturday afternoon at Sikes Field.
BROOKLET – The Portal Panthers made a statement in their season finale Friday in the rematch against Statesboro at Southeast Bulloch's packed gym: Bring on the playoffs.
Basketball is in Eric Ferguson's blood. So is winning.
Statesboro's Monnette Bennett has been to chosen to the 2008 Georgia Athletic Coaches All-Star game.
BROOKLET - The Southeast Bulloch Yellow Jackets led by 11 at halftime, but Screven County (17-7, 9-4 Region 3-AA) out-scored SEB 18-4 in the third quarter and hung on for a 62-57 region win Friday night.
Five area athletes will sign national letters of intent to play football at the next level today.
BROOKLET - The Southeast Bulloch Yellow Jackets crawled out of a 20-point hole with a 31-point fourth quarter and closed the gap to one in the final minute of the period, but they could not cap off the comeback as the Swainsboro Tigers (10-3, Region 3-AA) snuck out of Brooklet with a 69-66 win Tuesday.
Portal Lady Panthers basketball coach Earl Donaldson has stepped down from his position, retiring early Monday morning.
Well paint me blue and call me a Yankee - the Giants have won the Super Bowl. And all this time I thought Tom Brady was faking it. That's what Gisele Bundchen told me anyway. Baaaaazing!
MINNEAPOLIS - Adrian Peterson's future with the Minnesota Vikings dimmed further Tuesday, with the NFL suspending the star running back without pay for at least the rest of the season.
HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Kevin Harvick charged through the field, picking off car after car, passing two other title contenders on a series of restarts. As he aggressively chased the victory and his first Sprint Cup title, it was clear that winning did indeed matter most in NASCAR's new championship formula.
Georgia tailback Todd Gurley's season has ended with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
In college football, it's not just about whether you win or lose. It's about the final score, too - and how much of a bump a comfortable margin of victory gives a team in the eyes of playoff judges.
NEW YORK - Clayton Kershaw became the first pitcher to win the National League MVP award in nearly a half-century, coasting an easy victory Thursday.
NEW YORK - Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was a unanimous winner for his third NL Cy Young Award after leading the majors in victories and ERA and throwing a no-hitter.
SHANGHAI - The graceful movement was enough to get the full attention of Adam Scott, who knows a good golf swing when he sees one.
LONDON - Roger Federer made the most of Kei Nishikori's erratic play Tuesday to secure a 6-3, 6-2 victory and move closer to a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals while Andy Murray posted his first victory to stay in contention at the elite tournament.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Mississippi State and Alabama are the only Southeastern Conference teams that still control their fates in the playoff scramble.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The NFL Players Association has filed an expedited grievance with the NFL to reinstate Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
NEW YORK - Jose Abreu and Jacob deGrom were far from the major leagues at the start of 2013.
AVONDALE, Ariz. - Kevin Harvick finally has a shot to win his first Sprint Cup championship, while Jeff Gordon was once again denied in his drive for No. 5.
TAMPA, Fla. - Standing in a winning locker room for the first time in nearly two months, Matt Ryan stopped short of saying the Atlanta Falcons are back on track after ending a five-game losing streak.
SAN MARCOS, Texas - Matt Dobson returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown to help Georgia Southern win its seventh-straight game, holding off Texas State 28-25 on Saturday night.
NEW YORK - A hearing for Ray Rice appealing his NFL suspension concluded Thursday after two days and testimony from the former running back and the head of the league.


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One of the lightweight scopes that has the ability of those big large scopes formed into one. A scope that could be reliable for so long for having a guaranteed lifetime warranty that of course could be depended on any place you are destined to. This product is called NcStar Rubber Tactical Compact online games x Double Illumination Scope.
Tactical Assassin 2 – Tactical Assassin 2 is another classic stickman sniper game where you are an assassin hired to eliminate rival gang members and mob bosses. Not only must you have steady aim and be a good shot, you also must tactically assassinate your targets in a few missions. By this I mean killing your targets by means other than directly blasting them in the head. This game is definitely one of my favorites of all time!
There is a simple way you can work out in a fun and entertaining environment. Meet Wii Fit, the new Wii product you must have especially if you are a Nintendo Wii fan. How Wii Fit can help you stay healthy? WIi Fit is designed to let you work out while doing what you enjoy the best, playing games. Of course the games for Wii Fit are different from the games for Nintendo Wii. For example, you can play Golf, Tennis and even Baseball through Wii Fit and the best thing is you will be using motion control to play these games so you will need to move around.
Then you have three of a kind. You need three cards of the same denomination, like three queens. Following is a straight. This is when the denominations fall in sequence for all 5 cards. You could have a two through six, or eight through queen. The highest straight is a ten through Ace. A straight can be beat with a flush. A flush is all five cards being the same suit. Like all hearts, or all diamonds. Again, the higher the denomination the better chance you have at winning.
One team that got in that should not be happy is Gonzaga. Despite playing in the West Coast Conference and having a relatively weak strength of schedule, the Bulldogs deserved a two seed. They finished around 7th or 8th in most RPI models and yet are not rewarded for it. They closed the season with 17 straight wins but more telling was the way the season started. Gonzaga went out to the Maui Invitational and defeated Maryland and Michigan St. while losing to Connecticut by just a bucket.
The next highest winning hand is a straight flush. This is a combo of the straight and the flush. A flush is the same suit, and in numerical sequence. Then four of a kind, which is 4 of the same cards, like four ten’s. The next highest is the royal flush. That is the same suite and being a ten through Ace.

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Why Children Should Study Art through Picture Study
1. Children learn to love the things they are consistently exposed to.
This is found to be true as we introduce our children to food, music, art, books, and so many different areas of life. A child who is consistently exposed to great art in positive ways will likely come to love or at least appreciate great art.
2. Great art touches and changes us in ways that other modes of communication cannot duplicate.
Art has been used as a means to change minds, move people, bring glory to God, and effectively change the world since the beginning of time. Without the ability to understand and relate to art, we are losing a significant part of our history and heritage.
3. When we study great art, we learn to look at the world around us in a new way.
You’ve probably seen an Oak tree or a Pine tree or the ocean hundreds of times depending on where you live, but seeing them through the eyes of an artist brings out their beauty and helps us appreciate our surroundings. In the same way, a portrait can help us know and appreciate the people in our lives.
“We cannot measure the influence that one or another artist has upon the child’s sense of beauty, upon his power of seeing, as in a picture, the common sights of life; he is enriched more than we know in having really looked at even a single picture.” Charlotte Mason, Volume 1, pg. 309
4. We were made in the image of God and just as He is the Great Creator — we were made to create.
Studying great art gives us a greater appreciation for our Creator God and provides the inspiration we need to create something ourselves. (The Truth Project, Tour 11)
Picture Study as defined by Charlotte Mason
1. Picture Study Should Be Regular.
Giving a child as young as six roughly six works of art to study for six months at a time — all from the same artist — allows that child an opportunity to become very familiar with the style and technic of one particular artist and with six excellent works of art which he will be able to describe from memory.
“When children have begun regular lessons (that is, as soon as they are six), this sort of study of pictures should not be left to chance, but they should take one artist after another, term by term, and study quietly some half-dozen reproductions of his work in the course of the term.” (Volume 1, pg. 309)
2. Picture Study Should Include a “Picture Talk”
Step 1: Give the child a new picture to look at.
Step 2: After 3 or 4 minutes, take the picture away, and ask the children to tell you what they remember about the picture as narration.
Step 3: After they finish telling you what they remember, ask them a few questions to bring out details of the picture they may not have mentioned.
Step 4: Have the child tell you the name of the art work, and discuss the painting and artist briefly.
Step 5: Have the child draw the lines of the painting quickly, to preserve his impressions of the painting.
(from Volume 1, page 10 – revised from her instructions for a specific painting.)
“children should learn pictures, line by line, group by group, by reading, not books, but pictures themselves.” (volume 6, pg. 214)
“We attach a good deal of value to what we call picture talks, that is: -a reproduction of a suitable picture…is put into the children’s hands, and they study it by themselves. Then, children…describe the picture, giving all the details and showing by a few lines where is such a tree or such a house; judging if they can the time of day; discovering the story if there be one….The object of these lessons is that the pupils should learn how to appreciate rather than how to produce.” vol. 3, p. 23
How Homeschool Moms Have Adapted Picture Study
Homeschooling Moms have embraced the teachings of Charlotte Mason and introduced her methods to the homeschool community. As her methods were originally written for classroom use, some adaptation has been done but the basic steps outlined in the paragraph above remain the foundation for picture study.
These homeschool Moms have written excellent articles about how they use picture study in their homeschool if you’d like to read more.
Charlotte Mason Artist Study by Jimmie Lanley
Picture Study by Sonya Schafer
Our Picture Studies by Linda Fay
Art Appreciation the Charlotte Mason Way by Karen Andreola
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Rick Ross + Young Jeezy – #WarReady | New Music
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Shares in Malaysia Airlines soared today on reports its major shareholder, Khazanah Nasional, could take the carrier private, four months after the baffling disappearance of Flight MH370.
The airline’s shares rose 9.5% to 22.5 sen (410p) as it emerged state investor Khazanah is considering the move in the first step of a major restructure.
It is estimated Khazanah would have to pay $333.7 million (£194.6 million) for the 30.6% of the shares it does not already own after a tumultuous year in which the missing plane with 239 people on board threw the business into chaos and sparked a worldwide hunt.
A departure from the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange could allow Khazanah to revive the loss-making carrier’s balance sheet by cutting its wage bill, hiring new management and selling off its profitable engineering, airport services or budget airline arms.
However, its status as a national flag carrier and Malaysia’s powerful labour unions may scupper plans.
The company posted its worst quarterly performance in two years in the first three months of this year and is expected to report weak sales between April and June.
A meeting of Khazanah’s board, which is chaired by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak, will be convened to discuss plans in late July, Reuters reported.Reuse content

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The fall season is rounding out nicely.
There are a whole plethora of new series hitting the canvas, and even better, beloved favorites are making their return!
Whether you're late to the party or a long-time fan, there is no time like the present to enjoy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Our first look at the upcoming season was a photo of Midge and Susie basking in the Florida sunlight. Now we're getting a much bigger picture of what the adventurous third season will encompass!
From the land of sun and fun to a USO Appearance? That sets up Midge to be a verifiable pinup girl!
Nineteen Sixties men might love demure women, but Midge will knock their socks off with her brand of naughty humor!
And if you're worried about the rest of the cast joining Midge and Susie on their on-screen adventure, worry not.
This trailer is packed with appearances from all of the cast members we love, and a sneak peek of someone we've been dying to see since he was first announced!
Yes, Susie seems to be working with Jane Lynch's Sophie Lennon even as she's heading on the road with Midge.
There are several shots of Susie inside of Sophie's house. Could it be that she's saying goodbye and turning down the amazing opportunity to represent Sophie?
Sophie is one smart cookie, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if Sophie decided to wait for the super-agent to sprinkle her magical PR dust over her act.
There will be more of Luke Kirby as Lenny Bruce!
The definite show stopper has made quite an impact on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Midge herself, so knowing he'll be sticking around is quite the relief.
And if you're a fan of the on-again/off-again love affair between Midge and Joel, the two seem to be getting along just swell!
Even a judge at their court appearance gets miffed that they get along so cozily.
Wait, court appearance? Does that mean they're going through with their divorce?
It sure seems that way. But why isn't Midge represented by an attorney? They're going to test our hearts; I just know it!
And now a moment This is Us fans have been waiting to see.
It's Sterling K. Brown!!
He was very pumped about his upcoming appearance on the show, and we've been waiting to see how it would shake out.
It looks like he'll be on the same plane as the tenacious duo. Will that lead to a bigger role going forward?
Who knows? We're just pleased that two superfans made such a delicious moment a reality.
There is a whole lot more to love in the trailer including appearances from Abe and Rose Weissman as well as Moishe and Shirley Maisel.
The kids seem to be a distant memory, but we know they're always waiting in the wings.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel stars Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Tony Shaloub, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Kevin Pollack, and Caroline Aaron.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel drops on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, December 6, 2019!!


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Micropanzer new product preview
Micropanzer Wargame Studio
have posted previews of some of their new products.
From their announcement:
I have just received the new greens of the 2 new Valkyur models -- Sculpted by Clint Staples, he will begin work on the Battle Raven mk I and mk III variants next.. I also have received the 3d prints for the new re-mastered 32mm and 15mm Light Assault Warbot, the 15mm "Stoat" Drone ATV and the Raven Pattern jet bike in 32mm as well as 15mm.
The new parts for the Warbot are going to make this a much more enjoyable kit to build especially in the 15mm scale – This is the exact same size as the last version just less parts There are 2 leg options as well -- standing and on the move.
The 32mm version Price is as follows 1 warbot $25.00, 2 warbots $45.00, 3 warbots $65.00.
The 15mm version Price is as follows 1 warbot 10.00, 2 warbots 18.00 3 warbots 25.00
25% of your entire order will be given back to you in the form of a gift certificate to be used on your next purchase I will run this promotion from now until the end of March.
I am also going to make available the parts for this as customers have indicated they want extra leg sets to convert other models and extra turrets as well. This will be done once all preorders have been shipped out.
The "stoat" will have a resin body and metal parts -- There are 3 turret options for this model -- plasma Gatling, plasma missiles and recon sensors without turret would make a nice one man scout vehicle. I have a target price in mind but don’t want to accept preorders for this item incase there is any difficulty with casting the body as one part.
The raven pattern jet bike needs a driver before being released. If you want the 32mm version for other projects drop me an email if there is enough interest I will sell as is kit for people to kit bash.
I am also sending product to a well known painter to get some nice paint work done as I know my skills are not doing these models justice.
As always thank you for your time

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