By Anne Marie Mackler, Development Director
Sedona AZ (May 10, 2019) – Read Around Sedona 2019 continues in May with further exploration of this year’s theme: Historic Route 66. Please join us on May 19 for Route 66 Women: The Untold Story of the Mother Road, a film screening and discussion with documentary filmmaker Katrina Parks.
Parks will show segments from her documentary film series that looks in depth at Arizona’s Route 66 legacy. In this ongoing project, Parks captures the oral histories of the women who worked and lived along Route 66. Through their eyes and experiences, we learn stories of women who overcame segregation and gender discrimination to build fulfilling lives for themselves on America’s most beloved road.
Route 66, or the Mother Road as John Steinbeck called it, has struck a chord with Americans and an ever-growing international audience since its inception in 1926, offering economic opportunity, adventure, as well as providing a gateway to the West. The narrative of the road, conveyed by popular culture and historical works, overlooks the experiences of women and girls.
Parks has worked with museums and other associations interested in exploring Route 66 from a new feminist angle. Interviews, photographs, and links to archival sources for this project can be found on the website developed by Katrina Parks, “The Women on the Mother Road,” www.route66women.com
For the May 19 event, Parks will be joined by Sean Evans, Cline Library’s archivist, and Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s state historian. These local humanities experts will provide context for the screened segments in a discussion following the film. They will explore the mythology, nostalgia, and authenticity surrounding the Mother Road, and will explain why this iconic highway maintains its mystique so many years after it was decommissioned in 1985. In addition, one of the women interviewed for the film is expected to be in attendance.
This film is a follow up project for Parks who created the historical documentary film The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound, which aired on PBS and sold out several screenings at the Sedona Film Festival.
Route 66 Women: The Untold Story of the Mother Road, screening and discussion, will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2019, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd. in the Library’s Si Birch Community Room. This event is free and open to the public.
This event is made possible with support from Arizona Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and Sedona Public Library.
Sedona Public Library is able to provide programs like this because of support from people like you. Your support makes a huge difference to what we can offer to the community. Sedona Public Library is an independent, 501c3, and also receives support from the City of Sedona, property tax dollars from Yavapai and Coconino Counties, and gifts from businesses, foundations, as well as Friends of the Sedona Library. To support programs like these, please make a gift at sedonalibrary.org.


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Bovine colostrum is the milk-like fluid secreted by cows, humans, and all other mammals in late pregnancy and the first few days after giving birth, prior to the appearance of true milk. It has become an increasingly popular nutritional supplement.
How Long Does It Take Colostrum to Work?
Like any other dietary supplement, the length of time it takes to see improvements after initial use of colostrum varies based on a wide range of factors, including age, metabolism, and general health.
When taken twice a day, most children and adults should notice results within four to six weeks after they first use colostrum.
In dogs and cats, some owners notice almost immediate improvements after administration. However, you should generally expect it to take much longer, if you have had a consistent concern. It may take at least one month, if not longer, to see long-term results. Because animals aren’t able to tell us how they feel, it may be a little difficult for owners to gauge what’s going on. The key is to remain consistent and provide the colostrum supplement daily at the same time each day.
In general, colostrum works best as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Some factors, like constant stress and excessive drinking or smoking, can potentially prevent the proper absorption of colostrum, which either negates its benefits or increases the amount of time before you to experience positive health changes. For the best results and ongoing health benefits, incorporate your daily colostrum usage into an already healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Before integrating colostrum or any other supplements into your diet, check with your doctor, especially if you have any specific health concerns or want to address your health goals in general.
How to Take Colostrum
Our Colostrum-LD® supplement is available as a powder and as capsules. The serving size for colostrum supplements varies, but the recommended amount for healthy adults who want to support their immune system is 1 teaspoon of our powder or two of our capsules twice a day. If you want to try advanced use then you may benefit from taking 2 teaspoons of colostrum powder or four capsules twice a day. For athletes, about 10 to 20 grams each day (roughly 1.5 tablespoons of Colostrum-LD® powder twice a day) may be beneficial.
For children, use our Infant and Toddler Colostrum-LD® supplement, which is specially formulated for newborns and children up to 36 months. To administer, mix up to half a teaspoon of colostrum in 4 ounces of purified water, formula, or filtered apple juice twice per day. If your infant can eat solid foods, you can mix the colostrum into some yogurt, vegetable puree, or apple sauce.
Our Super Pet Nutrition supplement is an excellent option for your cat or dog. Pets naturally love the taste of colostrum, so you can easily mix it into their water or sprinkle it onto their food. The ideal amount varies based on the weight of your pet. We recommend half a teaspoon twice per day for animals up to 10 pounds; a full teaspoon for animals 10 to 40 pounds; and two teaspoons for animals 50 to 100 pounds. Alternately, follow your veterinarian’s recommendations for supplementation.
Some researchers believe that it is better to take a lower amount of colostrum when you start and gradually increase the amount as your body gets used to it. Others suggest front-loading your colostrum intake by taking a higher amount at first before reducing to a normal serving. Colostrum has no known toxicity level, but you should speak with your doctor to determine the best course for your specific needs.
Colostrum generally works best when taken on an empty stomach with 6 to 8 ounces of room-temperature water. The liposomal delivery (LD) system of Colostrum-LD® helps the supplement’s bioactives reach the small intestine intact for maximum absorption into the bloodstream.
When to Take Colostrum
Sovereign Laboratories recommends taking colostrum twice a day — once upon rising, 30 minutes before breakfast, and once before bedtime and at least two hours after the last meal of the day.
Similarly, infants and toddlers should take colostrum at least twice a day. Because their stomachs do not yet produce the harsh acids, the concerns that adults have about colostrum being digested is less of a factor. Bottle-fed babies can take colostrum plain with water or mixed into formula.
Pets should be given colostrum twice per day at feeding time, or whenever is most convenient for owners.
Since colostrum is a natural supplement, it may be consumed on an empty stomach for adults. For anyone with specific health conditions, it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor before beginning a new supplement. You’ll gain insight on how to maximize the benefits.
How Much Colostrum Should I Take?
The optimal amount of colostrum to take depends on the individual, his/her health status, age, and lifestyle factors. Follow the recommendations on the packaging or check with your physician, especially if you have an advanced need.
People coping with GI issues may benefit from higher quantities of colostrum or taking it more frequently throughout the day. In some instances, it may take some people longer than others to experience the benefits of colostrum. A naturopathic practitioner, dietitian, or nutrition consultant may be the best care provider to craft a plan to integrate colostrum into the diet.
Why Colostrum Is Ideal for Everyone
For all of the above reasons, colostrum makes for a potentially beneficial supplement for people of all ages, from toddlers to adults, as well as your favorite animal companions.
The potential health benefits can be significant. Along with its potential to tighten the junctions of the gut, colostrum may support the immune system and promote digestive health. Colostrum supplementation is also an ideal adjunct to formula for babies unable to be breastfed.
For cats and dogs, colostrum supplements may support healthy growth and development and provide immune system support. Vulnerable newborn kittens and puppies can be supplemented with bovine colostrum, particularly if they receive limited or no breastmilk from mom.

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Henry V, written by William Shakespeare, is by far one of his more historically accurate plays. This play is the life of young King Henry V, who ascended to the throne after his father, Henry IV’s death. These times were much different for England, as Henry V was a noble lord whom everyone loved, whereas angry factions haunted his father’s reign. Shakespeare portrays a fairly accurate account of the historical Henry V, but certain parts are either inflated”deflated, or conflated to dramatize Henry V as a character suitable for a Renaissance audience.
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What’s he that wishes so? My cousin Westmoreland? No, my fair cousin. 1f we are marked to die, we are enow to do our country loss; and if to live, the fewer men, the greater share of honor. God’s will! I pray thee wish not one man more. By Jove, I am not covetous for gold, nor care I who doth feed upon my cost; it earns me not if men my garments wear; such outward things dwell not in my desires: but if it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive. No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England. God’s peace! I would not lose so great an honor as one man more methinks would share from me for the best hope I have. 0, do not wish one more! Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host, that he which hath no stomach to this fight, let him depart; his passport shall be made, and crowns for convoy put into his purse; we would not die in that man’s company that fears his fellowship to die with us. This day is called the Feast of Crispian: he that outlives this day, and comes …
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… version of Henry’s court and Henry’s camp, the dramatic effect constituted, in its way, a reasonably accurate depiction of Henry’s achievement in England.” (Pilkington 1-2) I believe that Shakespeare’s Henry V contains more charm and less fanaticism than the true Henry V. Shakespeare has created a fairly accurate depiction of life in this time period, altering only what he saw fit for his own lifetime.
Hazlitt, William. “Characters of Shakespear’s Plays.” Henry U. Ed. John Russell Brown. New York: Penguin Books USA, 1988.
Henry V Page. Ace G. Pilkington. Dixie College. 1997
Henry V Page. O. Thompson. Virginia Tech. 1996
Shakespeare, William. Henry V. New York: Penguin Books USA, 1988.
Deeper Meaning of Shakespeare’s As You Like It
The Deeper Meaning of As You Like It
Shakespeare’s As You Like It is a good play for anyone to read or see. Some readers would enjoy one aspect of it, some would enjoy another. But all would, in general, enjoy the play. Albert Gilman says that Shakespeare intended to imply that all that people need to live together in harmony is “good sense, love, humor, and a generous disposition.” (Gilman lxvii) This play is deeper than the surface, and that is part of its appeal to every kind of person.
As its title declares, this is a play to please all tastes. “.For the simple, it provides the stock ingredients of romance….For the more sophisticated at d, it p propounds…a question which is left to us to answer: Is it / better to live in the court or the country?….For the learned and literary this is one of Shakespeare’s most allusive plays, uniting old traditions and playing with them lightly… (Gardner 161)
The title of the play came from a note to his “gentlemen readers” in Thomas Lodge’s book, Rosalynde, in which he said, “I f you like it, so.” (Lodge 108) People interpret different lines and actions of the characters as they wish, and we know Shakespeare would not object; it says so right in the title of the play! Actors and Directors have taken this literally, and have made various changes to the script, such as having Phebe gnaw on a turnip or an apple between her lines and having Rosalind kiss the chain before giving it to Orlando.
The characters in As You Like It are easy to understand because they follow their simple wishes; they do something because it suits them. For example, Oliver hates Orlando because he wants to. There is no reason for him to resent him, none at all: “… for my soul, though I know not why, hates nothing more than he.” (Shakespeare 8) Duke Frederick banishes Rosalind because people felt sorry for her for her father’s sake. Finally, Rosalind herself had no other reason than a simple whim to not tell Orlando who she really was.
Touchstone added the humor to the story, and Jacques added the melancholy. Shakespeare entered both of these characters into the play to balance each other. He also added Audrey and William to give all of the characters someone to love.

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text: By A Staff Reporter Kathmandu, Nov.9: Though Indian government has banned the export of onions, they are still being brought to Nepal. “The sufficient quantity of onion is entering Nepal from India despite the ban in the export by the government of India,” said Binaya Shrestha, information officer of Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market Development Board. According to him, around 60-70 tonnes of Indian onions is being supplied to Kalimtai market daily. This quantity is almost the normal import before the ban was declared. He said that the somedays around 100 tonnes of Indian onion would arrive in Kalimati market. He said that traders are also supplying onions to other vegetables market of the Valley. He, however, said that the price of onion has yet to decrease even after sufficient supply of onions to meet the demand in the Kathmandu Valley. The wholesale price of onion is Rs. 120 per kilogram in Kalimati market, he said, adding that the traders were encouraged to supply onion Nepal taking risk of ban to earn more profits. Interestingly, all onions brought to Nepal are supplied from India is coming through Nepali customs as the traders are using informal ways to supply onion to Nepal, Shrestha told The Rising Nepal. India had banned the export of onion on September 29 after its price was increased in the Indian markets due to short supply. “The import of onion from India was almost nil for a week after the ban on its import was imposed. The supply of onion became regular after a week,” he said. The Indian traders are bringing onions to Nepali markets mostly on motorcycles and cycles through customs by making a coordination with Nepali traders he said. Vegetable trader at Kalimati Bhagawan Chandra Upreti said that the Nepali traders imported little amount of onions from China. However, the Nepali consumers have a liking of Indian onions which encouraged the Nepali and Indian traders to supply the items in the Nepali markets. “The traders imported around 28 tonnes of onion from China during the Dashain festival. But they faced hard times in selling the Chinese products,” he said. The price of Chinese onion is almost 50 per cent lower than the Indian onion, he said, adding that a kilogram of Chinese onion stood at Rs. 60 in wholesale market. “We, the consumers, have to pay more prices to consume onion due to our dependence on Indian onions. The local production of onion will cover only 2 per cent and the remaining demand is covered through import,” he said. The high amount of Indian onion products are brought to Nepal regularly while a very few quantities of is imported from China. Some of local onions is consumed in the households of farmers and some is supplied to local market, he said. According to the statistics of the Trade and Export Promotion Centre, the country imported onion worth Rs. 5.62 billion in the last fiscal year 2018/19. About 178,500 tonnes of onion worth Rs. 5.62 billion imported in the last fiscal year. The import of onion in terms of finances has been increasing every year due to increase in its price in the international market.

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The State Department issued a statement about the murder of AD leader Luis Diaz:
We condemn the attack and killing of Luis Manuel Diaz at a political rally November 25 in Altagracia de Orituco, Venezuela. This was the deadliest of several recent attacks and acts of intimidation aimed at opposition candidates. We call on the Government of Venezuela to protect all political candidates and we call on the National Electoral Council to ensure that this campaign is conducted in a manner to encourage full participation by the people of Venezuela. We further note that campaigns of fear, violence, and intimidation have no place in democracy.
The Venezuelan government's reaction has been to deny that the assassination of an opposition leader a few days before a major election has anything to do with politics or elections at all. It's all about a gang dispute. Of course!
"Trying to link a murder between criminal gangs with Venezuela's electoral process shows desperation and bad faith," Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez said of a U.S. statement linking it to other aggression against opposition candidates.
What the U.S. is desperate about is not explained, and I don't think really can be.
At any rate, nothing to see here. This was just gangs shooting at each other, just Hell's Angels-type stuff, nothing political. The elections? Nah, this has nothing to do with elections. Those opposition guys just like shooting each other and blaming the government.


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Since unemployment numbers appear to be steady (which is a great thing!), the market salutes the 169k newly canned (jit for Xmas) Americans by piercing to new highs! Nothing like spiking that 401(k) to make them feel better about their current situation. Have you figured out the liquidity driven, carry trade supported HFT dominated market yet? Nah, I did not think so. I have not either. I do know one thing, look for a few sharts coming soon to signal the top is near.
Let me put the pieces together for you!
Zero Hedge - October Credit-Card Delinquencies Rise Again, Approach Record Highs Says Fitch - "As Zero Hedge pointed out, and as Meredith Whitney has voiced her concernes about, the biggest threat to the economy going into 2010 may be that not only are banks dropping reducing overall credit availability, but that ongoing credit contraction to the tune of almost $2 trillion over the next several years will mean existing credit limits are tapped out as existing ones become increasingly maxed out." No consumer = No GDP The government can't perpetually support 70% of GDP (esp in non job producing efforts). The HNW (high net worth) can not spend enough to make up for the loss os the little guy. The balance is gone and the consumer is dead and getting worse. The banks are hoarding cash for some sort of impending rainy day disaster that is in the plans. It is painfully obvious.
Mish - 24 States Borrow Money To Pay Unemployment Benefits - Was there an unemployment report today? Do they really even matter anymore? "The key take-away from this series are the millions of workers whose hours will rise before companies start hiring more workers. Unemployment will be structurally high for a decade." Uh huh, he said structurally high for a DECADE. I agree. Uh, Mish, how about the wage deflation that comes with the increased hours? Hell, where is all the money coming from? (I believe you know and feel the answer - and will feel it even worse in the future). "I sense a huge tax increase coming. Add that tax increase to concerns over cap-and-trade, rising taxes on the wealthy (many are small business owners), concerns over health care costs, etc, and small businesses have lots of reasons not to hire." We are soooooo screwed. 23 friggin states? Half of the US of A? Our saviors have done nothing but plug the hole in the employment damn with some expensive chewing gum, and if you remember those cartoons when they tried the same remedy, it always failed miserably. NOTHING has been done (or really can be done) to stem the tide of Americans hitting the streets right now. Wait till the new year and those businesses that have been hanging on just to get thru one more Xmas start shuttering their doors. More empty retail space coming!
Washington's Blog - Robert Reich Confirms Permanent Destruction of Jobs in America - Since we are dealing with some serious unemployment issues, why not highlight them and give them the moment in the sun they deserve (no one else is covering the topic). "Under the pressure of this awful recession, many companies have found ways to cut their payrolls for good. They've discovered that new software and computer technologies have made workers in Asia and Latin America just about as productive as Americans, and that the Internet allows far more work to be efficiently outsourced abroad." Sounds reasonable to me. More with less for less pay! BRILLIANT! Folks, we have some serious problems. If there is not enough work for say a 4% unemployment number (real not fake), we're really screwed.
naked capitalism -AmTrust Financial bankruptcy a bad sign for regional banks - (via Edward Harrison of Credit Writedowns) "AmTrust Financial, a privately held regional bank holding company based in Cleveland, has just filed for bankruptcy. With $11 billion in assets, AmTrust Bank is fairly large. The circumstances surrounding its failure are unusual in that the Bank Holding Company (BHC) has filed for bankruptcy but the banking subsidiary is still operating. The picture this event reveals is one of continued distress in the banking industry, especially for regionals." This is a good one. "What does that tell you? I see it as a sign of many more busts to come. You might recall that I mentioned a growing dichotomy between the fortunes of big banks and small banks about two weeks ago. Too big to fail banks have been bailed out. Regional banks not so much. Therefore, regional banks have turned off the spigot and are holding on for dear life. This is what is behind the drop in lending." Was I just covering above something about unemployment and lack of credit and banks hoarding money for some reason? Yup, I thought so. (more on AmTrust HERE from Calculated Risk)
The Pragmatic Capitalist -THE BANK PROFIT MIRAGE -"The following is a guest contribution from Annaly Capital Management. They eloquently show how bank earnings are still in dire capital positions and that their profits are nothing more than a mirage. There are many hurdles ahead for the banks:"
SUMMARY - Mmmmkayyy, so banks are hoarding cash, not lending and the profits they make are a mirage leading to more impending bankruptcies while unemployment continues to rise while states have to borrow money to pay unemployment claims while we will not be able to create enough jobs to solve the current employment black hole while the the consumer credit card default rates near record levels while the government is looking to tax you for every fart over the legal limit. Got it? Good! So do you now understand the physics underlying the bull market 2009 and all the upgrades that are based on increased earnings assumptions?
Kind of scary that little 'ol me can put the pieces together and the greatest economists on the planet totally disagree with my fact driven assumptions. Guess if I was on the Fed's payroll I would not be able to figure it out either.
Have a great night and enjoy the season.

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I own a Tikka T3 and a 2.5-10x mag scope for my usual forms of lowland shooting. However, I’m planning on heading to the Highlands this year for some stalking on more open ground. Do I need a new scope? If so, what would you recommend?
Chris says: Most highland stalking, other than professional culling with quotas to fill, is done within about 150 metres. Stalking implies getting as close to the animal as possible rather than just being a ‘shooter’.
When you say highlands, you are probably referring to red deer, so generally speaking, a scope of 2.5-10x magnification is ideal. It will easily allow you to pick a precise aim point on the animal, retaining satisfactory field of view to keep that aim point should the animal move, then execute the perfect shot.
I will never knock anyone seeking to improve image quality and light transmission capability on their optic, but chasing high magnification on a large, close target is unnecessary. I shot my first Highland deer with a plain old 3-9x optic, and many were shot with fixed 6x and even open sights in decades past. If you are a professional equipping yourself for longer-range culling, the requirements will differ slightly.
My first deer was shot towards the outer reaches of my comfortable range, but the lower magnification of my scope allowed me to see the animal’s reaction easily and track it for the 10 metres it moved before complete collapse. Had I needed to, the low mag would have allowed a far easier follow-up shot than messing about winding the zoom down in a panic trying to re-acquire point of aim.


Hummingbird food can spoil or ferment, which means hummingbirds will try it once or twice, but then it goes bad and they may never come back. You must change your feeder’s nectar, even if it looks like it hasn’t lost a drop, on a regular basis. During hot weather, change it every two days.
How can you tell if hummingbird nectar is bad?
Bad nectar may have:
- Cloudy or milky discoloration, including black or white floating specks or string-like structures.
- A strong, pervasive odor that could smell overly sweet, sour, or moldy.
- Mold or fungus growing inside the feeder reservoir or around the feeding ports.
How long is bottled hummingbird nectar good for? Answer: Once mixed, nectar can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 months. We recommend cleaning feeders and providing fresh nectar at least once a week so it does not spoil or ferment. When outdoor temperatures rise, more frequent cleaning is necessary.
What happens if hummingbirds drink Old nectar? Tiny little birds feeding on spoiled nectar can cause fatal fungus infection. Mold, bacteria and dead insects can cause contamination in the feeder, resulting in sick birds. A hummingbird feeder doesn’t have to appear grimy with black build up to be an only hazard, although I see this more and more.
Does sugar water for hummingbirds go bad? Hummingbird sugar water eventually goes bad, unless you’re lucky enough to have a busy feeder that the hummingbirds quickly empty. You should be in the habit of changing it every few days or even sooner if it’s really hot outside.
Does hummingbird nectar go bad? – Related Asked Question
How long will hummingbird sugar water last in the refrigerator?
Sugar water does not stay fresh very long. It lasts just 4-5 days in the refrigerator and can spoil quickly outside depending on how hot it is.
How do you keep a hummingbird feeder from getting moldy?
Frequently clean your hummingbird feeders.
Feeders in hot weather and direct sunlight may require daily cleaning while feeders in moderate temperatures and placed in the shade may need cleaning only every 3 to 5 days. This cleaning schedule should eliminate black mold and mildew from infecting in your feeder.
Can you use expired hummingbird food?
Hummingbird food can spoil or ferment, which means hummingbirds will try it once or twice, but then it goes bad and they may never come back. You must change your feeder’s nectar, even if it looks like it hasn’t lost a drop, on a regular basis.
How long does unopened hummingbird food last?
The shelf life for Kaytee Electro Nectar Hummingbird Food is two years if unopened and one year once opened. It must be kept refrigerated after opening. 1.
Can you put plain water in a hummingbird feeder?
Tap water is generally fine to use. If your water source is high in minerals, put it in a glass measuring cup and microwave until it boils. Hot water dissolves the sugar more quickly, and leftover nectar stores better (up to a week) in the refrigerator.
How do you keep hummingbird sugar water from spoiling?
- Do use clean or purified water. …
- Don’t put hot nectar in the feeder. …
- Do store your hummingbird feeder in a refrigerator. …
- Don’t use any artificial sweetener or honey. …
- Do clean your hummingbird feeder often. …
- Don’t microwave the nectar. …
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Is sugar water good for birds?
While this is a great way to attract birds, it is not always in the birds’ best interests, as sugar water cannot compensate for or replace the nutrients the birds get from drinking nectar from flowers. It can deprive them of vitamins A, K, E, and D, calcium as well as the protein that they get from pollen.
Will mold make hummingbirds sick?
That solution of sugar and water, sitting in the hot sun, is a perfect breeding ground for potentially lethal mold and fungus. If mold and fungus grow in the feeder, the fungus can infect the hummingbird’s tongue and make it swell up causing the condition known as Hummers Candidiasis.
Can I use brown sugar for hummingbirds?
Do not use: raw sugar, agave syrup, brown sugar, molasses, artificial sweeteners, or anything other than white sugar, these cause various problems for hummers. Adding red food-dye coloring is unnecessary. The red on a feeder is enough to attract hummers. DO NOT USE HONEY as this can kill hummingbirds.
Do hummingbirds prefer homemade nectar?
Since this critical hummingbird food is easy to make by mixing the right proportions of plain white granulated table sugar and tap water, there’s never an excuse not to make it from scratch. Homemade nectar is better for hummingbirds, and once you learn how to make it, you’ll never rely on commercial mixes again.
Why is my hummingbird nectar getting cloudy?
If the nectar becomes cloudy before you even put the feeder out, it may just be air bubbles in the water. Let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes. If it is air in the water, the cloudiness will clear up by then. The cloudiness also could be caused by the sugar not dissolving.
Can you put too much sugar in a hummingbird feeder?
Too little sugar will not provide the necessary calories, too much sugar can harm the liver and kidneys of hummingbirds. Use only granulated white cane sugar and fresh water. Store bought hummingbird food contains preservatives, avoid it.
Can you freeze sugar water for hummingbirds?
Low nighttime temperatures can freeze hummingbird sugar water, and night-starved birds may have to wait hours for the nectar to thaw enough to drink. Furthermore, frozen nectar can also crack or otherwise damage hummingbird feeders, making them less useful for feeding hummingbirds all year round.
Is a 3 to 1 ratio OK for hummingbirds?
Can I make 3:1 Hummingbird Food? A 3:1 hummingbird food recipe of 3 parts water to 1 part white sugar can be used especially during migration when a sweeter nectar solution will provide more calories to the hummingbirds at stopovers for fueling up during spring and fall migration.
How do you disinfect a hummingbird feeder?
Cleaning a Hummingbird Feeder with Bleach
At least once a month, clean the feeder thoroughly with a solution of 1/4 cup bleach to one gallon of water. Soak the feeder in this solution for one hour, then clean with a bottle brush. Rinse well with running water and refill.
How long does it take for sugar water to mold?
Nectar stored in the refrigerator can grow noticeable mold in a weeks or two.
Can I use bleach to clean my hummingbird feeder?
DEAR RON: Both bleach and vinegar are appropriate for cleaning hummingbird feeders, and it’s really a matter of preference. The more important thing is that the feeders are cleaned regularly. Bleach can be used, but it needs to be diluted — one part bleach to nine parts water.
How long does hummingbird food last outside?
In the Autumn we recommend leaving your feeders up for approximately two (2) weeks after you have seen the last hummingbird. There might be one or a few travelers migrating in need of a stop-over meal. They might stay for one day or several.
Why is my hummingbird food turning yellow?
It could be your sugar or your water. Make certain you are using pure cane sugar, not sugar made from molasses or any other product. You might have impurities in your water so try using bottled or filtered water and see what happens.
How often should you change a hummingbird feeder?
A: In hot weather, the feeder should be emptied and cleaned twice per week. In cooler weather, once per week is enough. If your hummingbirds empty the feeder with greater frequency, clean it every time it’s empty.
Why do hummingbirds stop coming to feeders?
One of the reasons that they have stopped coming to your yard is that there are gardens in your neighborhood that offer them ‘fresh food’- flowers. Besides putting up feeders, if you are available, plant some of their favorite plants and they will come to your garden more since they prefer natural sources to feeders.
Why won’t hummingbirds drink from my feeder?
The feeders are dirty or the nectar has spoiled. The sugar in the hummingbird food can easily spoil if left out in the sun too long. Some people buy one large feeder so that they don’t have to refill it as often.
Do hummingbirds like a bird bath?
Hummingbird Bird Bath Fountains. Most backyard birds love to bathe and splash around in a clean birdbath, hummingbirds included! Although they occasionally stop at a shallow bath for a dip, these tiny birds prefer to wet their feathers by flying through or sitting under a gentle spray.
Can you use bottled water for hummingbird food?
*Water – Use only regular tap water, well water, or bottled spring water. Distilled water is stripped of natural minerals. Conversely, water softeners can add certain salts and minerals to water.
Is perky pet hummingbird nectar safe?
Perky-Pet nectars have only dyes that have passed strict USDA tests for use in foods. Our concern, like yours, is for the long term health of our friends, the hummingbirds.
What temperature is too cold for hummingbirds?
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Poster: Michael Dewar
Post # 34
Gillean was relaxed by the fireplace, his legs extended, a comfortable
slouch of body conforming to the cushions as he waited for his sister to
return from shopping. The heat of the flames worked magic on the nerves,
placing the Lord of Swan Lakes in an almost mesmerized state of
Michael had finished packing, and gone outside to see to the carriage
and his horse. It was a clear, cold day, easing into evening and later
then they had wanted to leave. The roads were tended to, so travel
should be fairly easy until they reached the borders of Tyremoor. He
came in from the back, rubbing his hands together to warm them. His hand
was unwrapped finally, and he almost had full use of his fingers. He
paused when he saw Gill, deciding not to interrupt the noble's reverie.
Instead he headed for the bar and asked Alex for a glass of potcheen.
Gill's attention slid from the fire to the entering guard, following him
with his gaze until the man moved from his view. "All is ready
then, Captain?" As soon as Caiome joined them, they would arrange
for her things to be brought down and loaded. Then, they could finally
be on their way. Gillean Callihan wasn't a huge fan of winter, having to
travel two days in the cold wasn't his idea of fun times. But then, what
exactly was Gillean's idea of fun times?
"Aye, Lord Callihan, it is." Michael turned to face the
nobleman. "Everything is packed save for Lady Caiome's things. Even
the seamstress is ready at her place to be picked up." Lass would
probably have to ride with the driver, knowing Gill. "Is there
anything else you need?" Dewar had eaten earlier so he was ready to
leave at any time. Lucky him. He'd get to ride in the cold but it was
Regan had been finally able to leave Montrose and Kildare but not for
warmer climes. There was a shipload of ore to be brought back to
Heathfield, and there would surely be a cargo to be returned. Her crew
was seeing to the unloading while she headed for the Thistle. James had
asked her to pick up mail. The Captain was wearing a wide brimmed hat of
black with a scarlet feather, and a warm overcoat of scarlet velvet.
Quite extravagant but she liked it. Heeled boots announced her entry and
she closed the door behind her. It wasn't as cold as in Montrose, but
cold enough. "Evening, Alex." She paused when she spotted
Michael. "Captain Dewar." And there was her cousin. Her face
hardened just a touch. "Gillean." Oh, she remembered how he
had been when his uncle was in charge all too well. Even if she had been
Did Michael really just ask that? Gill shoved up, leaning forward to
brace his forearms on his thighs, staring once more into the flickering
heat. "Good, as soon as my sister descends, we will head out."
The door opening brought his gaze around. The flourish of color and
attitude caused him to frown but when he realized who it was he stood
slowly. "Captain Callihan." A nod for her as well.
The two hired lads earning their coin were down first with her things.
Loaded down to be certain as the natural regal glide of one Caiome
Callihan followed in their wake with just a carry all over her one
shoulder she would not entrust to anyone else. She caught sight of both
brother and the Captain then a smile of true delight came when she
caught sight of her cousin. They had all been so very good to her in a
time when she needed it most. She shoved past the two lumbering teens,
nearly knocking over one as she rushed in near tackling Regan.
"Regan dearest, it is soooooo.. good to see you." Crushing her
in a hug that came quick yet brief.
He stood straighter as Regan came in, giving her a grin. "Evening,
Captain. Good to see you again." And hid his smile at her reaction
to Gill by taking a drink. Ah, but there was Lady Caiome. He didn't lean
back just greeted her as he had Regan. "Evening, Lady Caiome."
Regan's expression changed when she saw Cai and she grinned at the hug,
returning it. "Caiome, you look lovely. Having Gillean home is
doing you a world of good, isn't it?" She cut a sly glance Gill's
way. "Are you enjoying the weather, both of you?" And she
hadn't lost her balance either! "I'm planning to come visit before
I leave for warmer climes again. I missed you so much."
Gillean watched Caiome's reaction to Regan's arrival until they released
their embrace and their cousin began speaking. Gill motioned for the
teens to continue on. "Go ahead, fasten those to the carriage, we
will be out directly." Knowing that his sister would answer Regan's
questions, he didn't bother to state his opinion on the weather. A look
to Michael and he nodded toward the bag that Caiome had slung over her
shoulder. Her most personal things, but there was no reason she couldn't
trust the captain to relieve her of that burden. "Swan Lake's
mistress will be making the most of this weather, Cousin. You will need
to let her know where to send your invitation."
The teens were there staring and all but gawking at the two pretty
Callihan ladies. It was good that Gil said something to bring them out
of their trance. They all but stumbled over each other to see to that
command. Sounded like a command to them. That had Caio laughing as she
teased her cousin, "now see how you are turning the lads' heads
already. I do hope you come visit," which she slanted a glance her
brother's way then to Dewar as it paused there with her next words.
"We are going to have a Party," not calling it a Ball for the
reactions that sometimes gained, spelling SCARE instead. "I am
expecting you, your sisters and brothers to come of course. Morale for
the lands and the continuing growth of Kildare. I'm sure the handsome
Captain," giving a slight nod Dewar's way, "will save a dance
for the Captain." Which she enjoyed playing on the titles.
"Aye, m'Lord." Dewar stepped forward, offering to take the
bag. Once he had it in hand, he hurried outside with it. Directly...
right. He teased the two boys then saw to paying them, even if Caiome
had. After they hurried out, he leaned against the carriage, and talked
to the driver while they waited.
Regan chuckled when she watched the lads, then nudged Caiome. "You
can't get out of that so easily. They were staring at both of us."
She glanced at Gill then groaned. "Do I have to get dressed
up." She knew she wouldn't get out of it if it was formal. Her
father and eldest brother would insist on her playing the lady. Dewar
hadn't answered about the dancing, and that had Regan laughing. "I
don't think he can dance." She wasn't sure of course!
"Well, there is that isn't there.." came in low tones with a
soft laugh as she was picturing Dewar with Regan. "I'm having a
special dress made for you." Certainly she knew that Regan would
not have a gown befitting such a Party. Certainly, it might be that
Regan didn't own a single gown! "Well, it was requested he learn
how to dance so that he doesn't step on any ladies' feet. I'm surprise
his mother didn't see to it long ago.." but she was getting off on
a tangent as she escorted her cousin with her to the bar. "Shall we
enjoy a drink before we're off back to Swan Lake?" Certainly this
late already one drink would be obliged being her cousin came in at this
moment. "Tell me all you've been up to? Maybe I can come on one of
your runs..." eyeing her brother with that last quickly stated idea
before away and back to Regan. She noticed Dewar escaped!
He had been ordered to go out!
He was escaping!
"A special gown?" Regan laughed, shaking her head. "Thank
you but I do have some gowns. Of course, they probably aren't up to
date." She'd have to wait to see what jewels she could wear with
them. "I'm not sure there's anyone to teach him in Kildare, unless
maybe Alannah does. And yes, a drink would be wonderful. You're heading
back already?" She looked at Gill then turned back to Cai with a
grin. "There's not enough time for everything. And I would love to
have you along. I'll be heading back out in the morning if you'd both
rather travel by sea." Now wouldn't that be fun? She accepted a
glass of wine and then leaned against the bar. No lady she. "I've
been spending most of my time in the Caribbean though." For several
Gill slowly walked over to join the ladies by the bar, listening to the
two of them chatter as if they were best friends forever. "We have
the carriage, Regan, but thank you. Perhaps next time. We've already
been in Heathfield these past two days, so yes, we will be heading
back... already. I would suggest that Caiome sail back with you, but
with her upcoming event, it is probably best she returns expediently
with ... me." There was no hiding the fact that Gillean Callihan
wasn't exactly thrilled about any possibility that his sister would be
spending more time with Regan. The woman was rash, and flamboyant and
had taken on too many qualities of those men at sea that she pal'ed
around with. Not the best choice of 'girlfriends' for Caiome, no matter
their kinship through blood.
"Perhaps you'd like to help me out with this.." slight plea in
her voice that was kept lowered between them. She was about to take up
the offer in the affirmative but her brother spoke up dashing the idea
of them traveling by ship. The disappointment was clear in her
expression, dashed in fact but she said nothing. Regan, Alannah, and
even Deirdre had become friends with her. They helped her to hold onto
her sanity with the truth of their father revealed then her brother
taken from her too. Her beloved brother. Luckily she didn't know his
real reasoning behind the passing up of Regan's offer.
Luckily Regan didn't know either. She made a face at Gill, almost
sticking her tongue out just like she had when younger. She reached out
and squeezed Cai's hand, giving her a slight nod. She'd talk to Alannah
too when she was back at Montrose. "I promise, with Gill's
permission," shortening his name on purpose of course! "I'll
take you with me before I leave again. We'll sail to Innis if you like,
and stay there a few days after your party. What all are you
planning?" Did they have time for the details?
Did they? Gillean would never pressure or deny Caiome outright. Only
make his suggestions and his wishes known and hopefully his sister would
see the wisdom in those. "You need not my permission, Cousin."
No name this time, just their relationship as he crossed the way to take
the weight of his wool coat from the pegs by the door. This he donned
and then started to wrap his woolen scarf, tug on his gloves. "Nor
does Caiome." He muttered under his breath, turning to lift a wave
to Alex. "When you are ready, Dearest, we will be awaiting you at
the carriage. Enjoy your time with Regan. We are but a two day ride from
She gave into his wishes almost equally to him giving into hers. But,
there was the time or two where she stuck to her wants in spite of his
hints. Those were rough times for it hurt her more to be on his bad
side. Bad side usually meaning his moods. He was a moody one but then so
was she. Then she'd set on to buttering him up again. Sometimes that was
fun for it was a challenge. One she always won so far. So far being a
key component being it could turn the other way but then, that was the
challenge. "Well, I will be once I have my coat on," seeing
him rush to get his on as if to be gone fast at this point. "It is
not a race?" Which came as a tease before hugging Regan again.
"Come see me when you're back in Kildare.. the very minute if not
sooner." They had much to talk about and she would see to the last
fitting of her gown. "I could use your help on the guest list. You
know the esteem families there better than I." By the last she was
over to retrieve her hooded woolen cloak to don. Expecting her brother
to lend a hand that would come automatically.
She did stick her tongue out at Gill's back while Caiome hugged her.
"I may be back before you. The roads might be snowy and slow your
travels. So, yes, I'll come to see you and help you with the list."
As Cai joined her brother, she leaned again and took a drink then added.
"Take care, both of you." Oh yes, she would definitely come to
visit. Maybe even stay a few days.
Gill didn't look to his cousin, just held the coat open for Caoime and
then wrapped it around her shoulders. "Safe journey, Captain."
Gill offered his farewell, but that was all for Regan, then he turned to
head out of the door, giving the newcomer a once over then a nod.
"Good evening. Do excuse us." He caught the door and tugged it
back open so they could depart.
One gloved hand lifted to bring up the hood as the cloak was wrapped
around her. A dipping glance slanted the young man's way sizing him up
in that quick moment. "Evening," politely before giving Regan
a wink as she passed, heading out with her brother. Dewar might well be
a popcicle outside by this time! Now that would have the quirk of a grin
for many reasons.
Dewar pushed off from his lean as soon as he saw the light from the door
opening. The lad who traveled with them hopped down from his seat on the
carriage and pulled open the door. And Dewar quickly mounted his horse.
So far the skies were staying clear and hopefully they would the rest of
the way home.
Regan was grinning to herself as she finished her drink. She was quite
pleased with the fact she seemed to have to have gotten under her
cousin's skin. Now for a late meal and then, she'd return to her ship.
Once Caiome settled onto her cushioned bench, Gill made sure she was
tucked in under the furs and then used his knuckles to rap a message to
the driver. They would be swinging by to pick up the seamstress and then
be on their way back to Swan Lake. With such a late start, they'd be
stopping midway, going for as long as his sister could travel
comfortably. Gillean settled back onto his bench, drawing a throw over
his legs as well. A steady rocking-sway moved them along, Gill's gaze
resting on his sister in the dim lights offered by the candled lanterns
hung within by the doors.
Cai settled in comfortably. The carriage was built for comfort as much
as a carriage could be. She might last until just over the borderline
that brought them to where the Owl's Nest Inne was. Oh, there were
stories about that place that involved the Queen of these very lands of
Heathfield. She had loved hearing that story and of the child lad
protected by his mother. She almost fell asleep as the carriage had that
effect but jolted up when they arrived to pick up the seamstress and all
her bolts of materials, bags and such they would need to load in. She'd
wait inside the warmth of the carriage, leaving the task to the men.
They had to stop already? He had nearly forgotten about the seamstress
and dismounted when he saw her. Working as quickly as they could,
everything was loaded onto the roof of the carriage and then the lass
was helped up to the driver's seat. The boy climbed onto the back of
carriage, facing Dewar and wrapped up in a wool blanket. "We're
ready to go, my Lord." Dewar called out to warn them that the
carriage would be jolting forward again.
She idly listened to the sounds of the seamstress' things being loaded
on. A thump here and a thud there as she looked out into the darkness.
Well, almost dark being the lands were covered in white, gave off its
own light. She was waiting for the door to open and close and in fact
was looking forward to the company of the other woman. When she heard
Dewar yell out that they were ready, that door flew open. "No we
are not, by damn Dewar," and her tone was harsh, "I'll not
have you putting a woman in the cold. Especially our very own
seamstress. When she measures you she'd be pinning you good." More
in pricks as she wanted to be there if that happened! "Melissa,
come into the warmth of my carriage. Georgie, help her down and
back," having the lad with Dewar do the honor being he had her
sitting up front in the cold!
Dewar jumped back, nearly getting his face smashed as the door flew
open. He could have protested that he was only following orders but
Caiome probably wouldn't believe him. "As you wish, my Lady."
He bowed slightly and looked at the seamstress giving a slight shrug.
Then he spoke again. "Now we're ready, Lord Callihan."
And then he mounted his horse. Sheesh!
When Caiome jumped up and dove for the door, Gillean shot forward,
meaning to catch his sister, but instead, only got a handful of that
fur. "She is not a ..." But it seemed the standards set for
servant, staff or noble mattered not to his sister when it was ... cold!
When the woman entered, she didn't look to Gill, just smiled her
gratitude to Caiome. Both ladies got comfortable and snuggled in across
from him and Gill drew in a deep breath, shifting his gaze from resting
on them to peer out of the window. They were ready? Really Dewar?
"Then set us in motion, Captain." He called out to the mounted
Poor Melissa was wide eyed to be sitting in the royal carriage.
Certainly she was of a well standing family but it was still a shock.
Especially since one of the most handsome and single males was sitting
right across from her. Lucky for her Cai kept her in conversation as she
talked about the various gowns she was to make and hashing out
particulars in design and jewelry to go with them. Just what Gill wanted
to hear for the next few hours. Even what he would be wearing would be
discussed and she noticed Melissa found it hard to look at him directly
after the wide eyed stunned look at first. He might really be saying
Sheesh! by the time they reached the Owl's Nest. By that time they would
be needing to use the privy and possible a light respite before they
continued through the night in getting to Swan Lakes. Or, stay the
It was all part of a game, wasn't it? He hid a grin as he nodded at the
driver, then rode forward again. Georgie had climbed back up into the
driver's seat. Hell, the seamstress knew how these nobles were. Well,
some nobles were. Huddled into the furs he wore, Dewar resembled a bear
but he was warm enough, even as the wind grew colder and brisk. Still no
snow. It was just damn cold.
Gill's head swayed ever so slightly with the motion of the carriage,
allowing the drone of conversation across from him to blur to the back
of his mind. Every once in a while, he caught a glimpse of the man on
horseback, bundled and huddled against the cold. He snorted softly and
turned his head, focusing out of the other window and the passing
scenery of ... snow covered landscape. Nothing but snow covered land and
snow covered trees illuminated by the moon overhead. When the discussion
included his name, he looked their way, but realized they spoke only of
his intended attire for the event. Melissa could barely sit in the same
carriage as him, how was she going to measure and fit him? He could only
hope her professionalism made more of an impression on him than her
current all-curled-up with Caiome first impression. Passing landscape
survey again. Dammit. The going was slower, pressing through the wet,
thick snow at times but eventually they were pulling up close to the
entrance of the Owl's Nest.
For the many hours it took, the conversation dwindled down after a while
and Cai nearly fell asleep curled up there in the corner. Having the
Lady next to her kept her from getting cold at all. In fact, with three
warm blooded bodies, it kept the carriage nice and warm. Poor Dewar, he
looked cold the few glimpses she got of him. Maybe he liked the cold for
certainly he had not return back inside at the Thistle but chose to wait
outside. "Oh look, there is the Owl's Nest," only light that
came from the darkness of the woods that even the moon had a hard time
to highlight with so many pines. It had a lot of shadows instead and
things that moved in the night. The snow was full of tracks from wild
beasts and humans alike.
If he did mind the cold, Dewar wouldn't have said so. He was, in spite
of his grumbling, first and foremost a soldier. And the cold helped him
to stay awake. That didn't mean he wasn't glad to reach the Owl's Nest.
But before he could see to his own comfort, he'd make sure the Lord and
Lady were settled in and warm. He rode ahead to have the stable boy
ready to tend to the horses and to alert the innkeeper they'd need four
rooms. The driver and Georgie would sleep in the stable most likely. He
didn't wait at the inn though. The forest held dangers and he wouldn't
risk anything happening, even this close to the buildings.
Once his sister and the seamstress were inside, he paid the innkeeper
and food was brought over to the table where they were seated. Caiome.
Gillean. And ... Melissa. Michael might as well join their little
gathering of travelers when he re-entered. Not that Gill would say
anything. He was ready to put something in his stomach, and then seek
out his bed. By himself. All ... alone. No more chatter. No more
unappreciated company. Quiet. And peace. Until the morn when it all
would begin again.
Beasts of the animal kind and beasts of the thieves kind, pirates,
hoodlums, the place attracted all kinds. Nobles were prayed upon if they
were not protected well enough. Some attempts failed, some were
successful. At least Cai didn't wear her expensive jewelry on such
excursions. There were many still up and one particular table had what
was probably a disbanded partial crew of some ship. They were eyeing the
two women up with that look in their eyes only another male would
understand or a woman with far more experience in that area than Cai nor
Melissa had. Cai was hungry and the two chatted ending up ordering the
seafood bisque. They were blissfully unawares of the others around them
which was not necessarily a good thing. More due to feeling so protected
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Jamie Bell is heading to television.
The Billy Elliot actor will star in AMC drama pilot Turn from Nikita executive producer Craig Silverstein, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Set in colonial New York, Long Island and Connecticut, Turn centers on a band of young soldiers and civilians who come together to form America’s first top-secret spy ring and help turn the tide against the British. Along the way, they create the foundation of the espionage trade through trial and error and great personal sacrifice.
Bell will play the lead role of Abraham Woodhull, husband to Mary and father to their young son, Abe. He is a cabbage farmer living in the small town of Setauket, Long Island. Hardworking and intent on paying back any debts, Abraham smuggles his cabbage crop on the black market, where he is captured by Colonials then pressed into spying for the Patriot cause.
Executive producers on Turn include Silverstein, who also will write, and Barry Josephson. Rupert Wyatt will direct the pilot.
Repped by WME and Artists Independent Management, Bell’s credits include Man on a Ledge, The Adventures of Tintin, Jane Eyre and Defiance. He next appears in Snowpiercer and Nymphomaniac.
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TRANSPORT officials are today expected to confirm a $15 million study on pricing the roads in a final package of solutions to tackle the traffic problem. The package is expected to include sharp increases in vehicle licence fees and First Registration Tax. Funding has been obtained to carry out the study on electronic road pricing, which will be followed by a pilot scheme in some congested areas, costing $100 million. The study is likely to start in September while full implementation of the scheme, which will cost over $500 million, will take up to three years to complete. The expected 50 per cent rise in licence fees and increases in First Registration Tax to help finance the road pricing system will be in place next year after gaining approval from the Legislative Council. The Transport Advisory Committee will be consulted before the package is put to the Executive Council. Concern has been expressed over the Government adopting financial measures against motorists. Legislative Councillor Tang Siu-tong said there was a strong disagreement within the council over the electronic road pricing scheme.


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Ever since Leopold von Sacher-Masoch penned his 1870 novel Venus in Furs, his name has been synonymous with masochism and the fascinating subculture practicing sexual dominance and subjugation. Perhaps for further probing, playwright David Ives deconstructed Sacher-Masoch’s work in his 2010 play Venus in Fur, an undeniably ferocious and tantalizing battle of the sexes, now showing at The Playhouse’s Cellar Theater through February 9.
Ives brilliantly uses the play within a play technique to dissect Sacher-Masoch’s story of Severin von Kusiemski and Wanda von Dunajew. As playwright and director Thomas Novachek prepares to leave after a day of disappointing and mindless auditions for the female lead, Vanda Jordan arrives and convinces him to read with her for her audition, despite exhibiting all the unfavorable and aggravating characteristics of the flighty actresses before her. Throughout the audition, Vanda reveals she has more knowledge of the play and its inspiration than she originally let on while simultaneously making her identity more ambiguous. Roles are reversed and the line between the characters’ reality and that of Thomas’ play begin to blur as they succumb to a sultry power play.
|Michael Holley as Thomas and Kacey Griffin as Vanda in The Playhouse's Venus in Fur. Photo by Siggi Ragnar.|
The set, designed by Abigail Entsminger, is a fitting canvas for Kaitlin Muse’s slow seductive lighting transitions. The evocative hues rise up Wanda’s neck as if mimicking the character blushing, then reality washes over Thomas and Vanda with a florescent imitation just as they approach a point of no return. Combined with Pat Smith’s seemingly coincidental, yet poignant sound effects and Sophia Bolles’ impeccable costuming, the design elements brought the production full circle with great intuition. The Playhouse’s production of Venus in Fur is a rapturous dramatic comedy full of innuendo, insight and seduction.
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MABTON - World-wide reports yesterday afternoon that a suspected case of mad cow disease tracked down to a single Holstein, which at one time was part of the stock at a Mabton farm, has left many Lower Yakima Valley residents scratching their heads, wondering what effect the news will have on their lives.
If initial reactions to the potentially devastating news are an accurate indication, the American cattle industry could be in for some very tough times. Just a few hours after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman confirmed that a suspected case of mad cow disease had originated at a Mabton farm, news filtered across the American airwaves that several nations had already banned imports of cattle from the United States.
The farm in question had not been positively identified, but during a briefing held early this morning by Veneman, she said the cow came from a large dairy operation in Mabton. She went on to say that the dairy houses 4,000 head of cows and is sited on two different premises.
In a late development this morning, Jay Gordon, executive director of the Washington State Dairy Federation, confirmed for Daily Sun News Reporter Michael Kantman that the dairy in question belongs to Bill Wavrin. It is located on Boundary Road just outside Mabton.
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Some news crews, apparently, erroneously reported this morning that the dairy in question belongs to Sid and Tami Leyendekker. Numerous news media vans were lined up at the Leyendekker farm early this morning seeking confirmation. But, the couple denied the dairy in question was their's.
"No one from the USDA has contacted us," she said.
"I've got every news crew you can think of camped out in our driveway," Mrs. Leyendekker said. The extra traffic around the cows, she explained, concerns the family.
"When the cows get riled up they lose milk," she said.
With the influx of media attention, Mrs. Leyendekker said they have had to run people out of their front yard. A Yakima County Sheriff's deputy was helping the family keep media off their property.
Dr. Ron DeHaven, Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services at the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and the USDA's chief veterinarian, said at this time there has been no determination as to what will happen with the rest of the herd, which is currently under quarantine. Veneman said the animal in question was brought into the herd in October 2001, and was culled from the Mabton herd due to complications after calving. DeHaven went on to explain this morning that the cow was purchased by the Mabton dairy as a 2-year-old, and was on her third calf when it was culled from the herd.
DeHaven said since bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), more commonly known as mad cow disease, has an incubation period of four or five years, the USDA and its team of state and federal investigators are working together to find all of the premises the animal lived on from birth to slaughter.
He noted the feed investigation will focus on the feeding processes of the herd the animal was born into. DeHaven figured it would take a day or two to trace the animal back to its birth herd.
Veneman, speaking at a press conference last night, reiterated to the American public there is no significant risk to the food chain, or to their personal safety.
"Despite this finding, we remain confident in the safety of our beef supply," said Veneman. "The risk to human health from BSE is extremely low."
Veneman went on to explain that the animal in question was non-ambulatory, known in the cattle business as a "downer." She said the Holstein was slaughtered and the muscle cuts of the animal were sent to Midway Meats in Washington state for processing. The potentially infected parts of the cow, the brain and spinal cord areas, were sent to a rendering plant.
She said samples were taken during the slaughter, on Dec. 9, as part of the USDA's targeted BSE surveillance system. Those samples were then sent to the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa. Positive results were obtained by both histology, a visual examination of brain tissue via microscope, and by immunohistochemistry, the gold standard for BSE testing that detects prions through a staining technique. Veneman said test results were returned Monday, Dec. 22, and retested the following day. She said the sample in question has been sent by military aircraft to the world reference laboratory in England for final confirmation, and expects the results back in three to five days' time.
She said the USDA will be working with the Food and Drug Administration as it conducts animal feed investigations-the primary pathway for the spread of BSE.
Veneman also told reporters that the chances of the Mabton incident being related to the recent mad cow disease incident in Alberta, Canada is doubtful. She said the two incidents involved different kinds of animals. Veneman said it is too early at this point to be able to say whether or not the incident in Mabton is an isolated case of BSE, or if the disease is more widespread.
The one Alberta, Canada cow that was diagnosed with BSE this year led to all major importers, including the U.S., closing their borders to Canadian beef. It is estimated that it has already cost Canadian beef exporters nearly $2 billion. And, economic ripples continue to be felt across rural Canada. One bankruptcy trustee in Alberta reports his files have swelled 30 percent since May of this year.
One of the first impacts that local beef consumers are bound to feel is this morning's announcement by Vern's Moses Lake Meats of Moses Lake, that it is voluntarily recalling in excess of 10,410 pounds of raw beef that may have been exposed to the BSE on Dec. 9. USDA officials say the meat was shipped to several establishments, and is subject to an FSIS Class II recall classification. That classification is for incidents where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences to humans. The designation also means there is a low likelihood that the beef being recalled contains mad cow disease tissue.
BSE, or mad cow disease, is a progressive neurological disease in cattle. BSE is in a family of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. In that family of diseases is the human variant, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, which is believed to be caused by eating neutral tissue, such as brain and spinal cord, from BSE-affected cattle. The vast majority of Creutzfeldt-Jakob patients usually die within one year of the onset of illness. In about 85 percent of patients, Creutzfeldt-Jakob occurs as a sporadic disease with no recognizable pattern of transmission.
Dr. Scott Abbott of Dairy Vet Management in Sunnyside said his belief is that this incident is going to be an isolated case, "...just like the one in Canada."
Abbott said the belief by those in the industry is that the only way for cows to get BSE is through the ingestion of meat and bone meal made from the brains and spinal cords of infected cows.
"It's not in the muscle tissue, which are the steaks, or in the milk," Abbott said.
In the past, meat and bone meal was fed to cattle for protein and calcium. That type of meal has been banned in the U.S. since 1997, said Abbott.
Primarily a dairy veterinarian, Abbott said the local dairymen have worked hard to provide as clean and a healthy product as possible.
"This is just gut wrenching," he said.
Patti Brumbach, executive director of the Washington State Beef Commission, believes there will be some kind of financial impact felt by yesterday's news.
"I certainly think we will see short term economic repercussions in the industry," said Brumbach. "But once consumers understand that BSE is not found in the meat, it will come back."
In assessing what happened in Alberta, Canada earlier this year, Brumbach said, "Their beef industry was devastated up there.
"But they exported most of their beef. In the U.S., we consume 90 percent of our beef. Only 10 percent is exported," she said.
Brumbach said currently, there are 1.1 million cows being raised in Washington state. A 2001 Yakima County Development Association report lists cattle farming as the top industry in the county, with more than 300,000 head of cattle being raised in the county.
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wa.) echoed the comments of many government officials, citing the safety of Americans.
"My number one priority continues to be the safety of our residents," said Murray. "I will continue to do all that I can to ensure the security of our food supply."
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When I attended IA Summit in 2016, I spoke with dozens of attendees, and was very surprised by how few were aware of the many types of metadata and structured data available to create a superior and more informed experience for web browsers. This data is endorsed and used by search engines and social media sites, and is intended not to bring in more traffic, but in improving the experience of people, thereby helping the right, relevant people find what they’re looking for.
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While most people still enjoy considerable freedom of expression, this right, once a near absolute, has become less defined and less dependable for those espousing controversial social, political or religious views. The decline of free speech has come not from any single blow but rather from thousands of paper cuts of well-intentioned exceptions designed to maintain social harmony.
Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; unless of course we’re talking about a white chocolate-paneled cake for a gay wedding or perpetual funding for abortion centers. Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, unless that speech is used by pro-lifers or patriots, or Christians or Conservatives, or straight white men, or by wealthy donors who support a candidate the left hates.
Or of the press; unless the press invades safe spaces designated by mobs or writes about incorrect topics at incorrect times. And to petition the Government for a redress of grievances; unless they are members of pre-designated special interests groups, they should report to the IRS before doing so. That’s pretty much the state of the First Amendment today. Even in mainstream political debate, left-wing interest far outweigh our piddling concerns about the First Amendment
After all, free speech is blasphemous, right? Why else would some Western counties pass blasphemy laws that criminalize the “publication or utterance of blasphemous matter” deemed “grossly abusive or insulting in relation to matters held sacred by any religion.” In case you’ve been asleep the last 10 years, that “any religion” is any religion that is not Christian. Some countries have gone so far as to arrest people who threaten strife by criticizing Islam or their leaders. As President, Obama even supported a U.N. Human Rights Council resolution for Islamic nations to “create an international standard” to restrict “some” anti-religious speech, especially where it concerned Islam.
Free speech can also be hateful. according to the left, especially if it’s a Christian adhering to Biblical doctrine. Didn’t those Christians force Britain to pass laws banning any “abusive or insulting words” that could stir up hatred against certain groups of people and Canada to pass laws outlawing writing, signs or visible representation that might “incite hatred against any identifiable group.” These laws ban speech, based not only on its content but, on the reaction of others.
Free speech is also discriminatory, right? Perhaps the most rapidly expanding limitation on speech is found in anti-discrimination laws. Many Western countries have extended such laws to public statements deemed insulting or derogatory to any group, race or gender. Several years ago, a French court found a fashion designer guilty of making discriminatory comments in a Paris bar when he got into a cursing match with a couple using sexist and anti-Semitic terms. A Canadian comedian was charged with violating the human rights of a lesbian couple after he got into a trash-talking session with a group of women during an open-mike night.
Let’s face it, free speech can be deceitful. In the U.S., where speech is given the most protection among Western countries, there has been a recent effort to carve out a potentially large category to which the First Amendment would not apply, arguing that the government has the power to outlaw any lie. President George Bush signed a law making it a crime to lie about receiving military honors. While SCOTA did strike the law down as unconstitutional, at least two left-wing judges, Breyer and Kagan, proposed that such laws should have less of a burden to be upheld as constitutional. The House responded with new legislation that would criminalize lies told with the intent to obtain any undefined “tangible benefit.”
The impact of government limits on speech has been magnified by even greater forms of private censorship. Some news organizations have stopped showing images of Muhammad even while having no misgivings about caricatures of other religious figures. The most extreme form of idiocy was supplied by Yale University Press which in 2009 published a book about the Danish cartoons titled “The Cartoons That Shook the World” but cut all of the cartoons out so as to not insult anyone.
Freedom of Speech, which laid the very foundation for Western civilization is increasingly viewed as a nuisance, if not a threat. Whether speech is deemed inflammatory or hateful or discriminatory or simply false, society is denying speech rights in the name of tolerance, enforcing mutual respect through categorical censorship.
The West seems to be falling out of love with free speech. Unable to divorce ourselves from this defining right, we take refuge instead in an awkward and forced silence.

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VIA Rail's service, The Canadian, welcomed 14 percent more passengers than last year between Dec. 20, 2012 and Jan. 6, 2013. Close to 7,000 passengers traveling on 10 trains chose The Canadian to take them home for the holidays while enjoying Canada's landscapes, VIA Rail's services and its cuisine.
"We often think of The Canadian as a memorable way to discover our beautiful country, said Marc Laliberté, president and CEO of VIA Rail. And it certainly makes for a great family or romantic holiday. But this year, more people than ever before, chose to travel aboard our VIA Rail trains between Toronto, Vancouver and cities in between making The Canadian a true inter-city travel option. Thank you to our employees who have remarkably served our customers and allow them to enjoy a unique experience.”
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Va. study finds increased school bullying in areas that voted for Trump
After the 2016 presidential election, teachers across the country reported they were seeing increased name-calling and bullying in their classrooms. Now, research shows that those stories — at least in one state — are confirmed by student surveys.
Francis Huang of the University of Missouri and Dewey Cornell of the University of Virginia used data from a school climate survey taken by over 150,000 students across Virginia. They looked at student responses to questions about bullying and teasing from 2015 and 2017. Their findings were published Wednesday in Educational Researcher, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association.
In the 2017 responses, Huang and Cornell found higher rates of bullying and certain types of teasing in areas where voters favored Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.


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