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Bojack Horseman: A Feminist Perspective
Yes, that's right. I'm a -- gasp! -- feminist!
There are different factions of feminists. Radical feminists believe in the radical notion that women are people deserving of the same rights and privileges as men.
With that aside, I'll admit that I avoided watching Bojack for years.I decided a few years back to stop watching adult cartoons that were edgy, offensive, regularly punched down on protected groups or justified hatred of some kind. This meant that I had to cut out a lot of adult cartoons, which eventually led to me not watching them altogether. Got to keep my ass in good vibes.
Also, a lot of people who watch Bojack Horseman also watch other shows that are offensive and try too hard to be edgy, and I mistakenly assumed for years that "Bojack" was just another one of these shows. What changed my mind was a clip I saw on Instagram. It was hilarious.
So I binge watched the first three seasons of "Bojack," and I loved it. It was immediately obvious to me that I was looking at a parody of Bob Saget and Fullhouse (regardless of the creator's protests to the contrary).
Bojack isn't like the other male protagonists on most of today's adult cartoons. He's a jerk, but not on a shock-value, over the top level. Bojack isn't constantly spitting out racist, sexist things and then shrugging before sloppily drinking from his flask.
Bojack is flawed, bumbles into insulting people, pushes people away when they get too close, and continuously screws up his own life because he doesn't have a clue how to love himself.
But he also maintains some basic level of humanity that makes you pity him rather than hate him. For instance, his terrible guilt when he got Kelsey Jennings fired.
In short, Bojack is utterly relatable. Looking at him, I recognize my own struggles in life -- from my career, to my love life, to my abusive parents, I have struggled to be successful in much the same way. It is only now, in the later years of my young adult life, that I am learning to love myself.
I can totally relate to everything about Bojack. And that's why I love him.
I immediately related to Diane as well when she appeared on the show. Much like me, she's a middle-aged writer struggling to make something of her career; she doesn't want kids; she's a huge nerd; and she is -- oh no!!! -- a feminist.
Diane was written very well as a character. She is fully three-dimensional and utterly human. In other words, she is a Strong Female Character. Anyone who's familiar with my articles on here knows how important this is to me, seeing fully human, fully realized female characters on screen -- mostly because I didn't have much of that growing up.
Diane is pretty much the female version of Bojack (except she's still not on Bojack's level of asshole), which is why I love her and relate to her so much. It's also why Bojack loves her and relates to her.
Ironically enough, she is hated by the male fanbase even while Bojack is loved. Those pesky double standards!
Another favorite character of mine is Mr. Peanutbutter.
He is so awesome.
He's nice, outgoing, kind, considerate, fun, caring, he loves himself, he loves everyone else, everyone loves him, and he's really in shape. He's everything Bojack wants to be -- hell, he's everything I want to be!
He's such a good husband. It's really sweet how much he loves and cares for Diane. Their arguments are hilarious to watch and their make up scenes are heartwarming. Heartwarming.
It's been a long time since I've seen an adult cartoon that was actually heartwarming and hilarious. Not since those first five golden years of The Simpsons!
There are also so many Strong Female Characters on this show! From Princess Carolyn to Kelsey Jennings to Diane, from Wanda Pierce to Bojack's mother to Charlotte Moore to Sarah Lynn.
So many Strong Female Characters. I was astonished and pleased and so gleefully happy.
Keep in mind that when I say "Strong Female Character," I mean women who are written well. Fully three dimensional female characters depicted as flawed, relatable human beings. This is why I mentioned both Sara Lynn and Princess Carolyn.
"Strong Female Character" doesn't necessarily mean the character has to be perfect and flawless. It means she has to be written well.
All the characters I mentioned have back stories, side stories, personalities, something to contribute to the overarching plot. They aren't just pretty decorations, sex objects, and plot devices that exist solely to serve the male characters or titillate the male audience.
And it's so ******* refreshing.
My favorite episode so far is probably the one with the seahorse baby.
It continuously had me laughing, and on top of that, the animation was beautiful. The entire episode felt like an undersea fantasy adventure.
I'm not fully caught up, so I might come back really pissed with a different opinion, but so far? I am loving this show. Plus, the end credit theme song is rad.
Back in the 90's
I was on a very famous tv show.
I'm Bojack the Horseman
Bojack the Horseman --
don't act like you don't know!
And I'm trying to hold on to my past
It's been so long
I don't think I'm gonna last
I guess I'll just try
and make you understand
that I'm more horse than a man
or I'm more man than a horse
Update: The only thing I hate is how season three is leaning more toward crass edginess. Almost like the writers feel pressured to compete with more offensive, racist, sexist adult cartoons. Bojack almost sleeping with a teenage girl was the beginning of this.
Then there was an unfortunate joke downplaying how women have to deal with sexual harassment every day (had to do with uber drivers being pricks). It was one of those moments where I thought, "Obviously written by a man who never has to deal with this shit."
There was also another awkward moment during a flashback about Diane where her "people of color" friends were complaining about white people -- as if "people of color" just sit around doing that all day. Mildly offensive.
Then there was that period joke in season four . . . ugh.
These few instances kind of threw me for a loop on a show that had otherwise been on point in regards to not making shitty offensive statements through its characters. Sadly, if the show continues in this vein, I will just stop watching it like the other shows before it and peacefully go on with my life.
I've already got one foot out the door, and the racist, sexist, homophobic fans who gobble this kind of crude crap up can have their precious cartoons.
No skin off my nose.
Update 2: My review of Season 4.
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A year ago, in my blog of the year post, I wrote:
Is it just me, or has blogdom become rather boring of late? There are lots of blogs out there, but very rarely do I come across anything that makes me leap out of my seat in sheer joy and wonderment.
A year later, I feel the same sentiment even more strongly. The quantity of online comment and blogging has increased over the last year, but, in my experience, the quality has declined significantly. Partly this is because some bloggers who could be guaranteed to produce the occasional stunning post have significantly reduced their output. Lingamish has changed his name to Kanyimbe and concentrates on pointing to other people's work. Hamo has seriously scaled down his blog and Andrew (TSK) Jones is also blogging much less (though his family travel blog is well worth following). Another sad departure from the Christian blogsphere is Milton Stanley whose blog gave was an excellent daily dose of wisdom and insight. Brian, the author of my 2009 blog of the year is another author who seems to be posting more rarely than in previous years.
I suspect that Facebook is another reason for the decline in the quality of blogging. Compared to writing a thoughtful blog post, updating your Facebook profile is extremely simple. For people who lead busy lives, Facebook is a much more attractive proposition than running a personal blog. Some former bloggers have also resurfaced on Twitter. To my mind, Twitter has two great uses. It is a wonderful place to share short, sharp funny sayings: @robinsons is the master of this art form and once again is my twit of the year. The other use of twitter is to follow up to follow news events as they unfold. Over the last few weeks, it has been the best source of information on the developing situation in Ivory Coast. Sadly, much of what passes for Twitter comment is of the "look at me, aren't I wonderful?" variety, and (even more sadly) Christian tweeters are far from immune from this temptation. Even with big twitter projects the signal to noise ratio can be far too low.
So, what is my blog of the year? As in previous years the criteria are simple:
- They must post regularly
- They must be consistently interesting
- I must like them more than other blogs for whatever subjective reasons I choose.
There are plenty of blogs which fulfil the first criterion, but far fewer that fulfill the second, but I've managed to come up with a few that might interest you.
I came across Antony Billington's blog relatively recently. Antony rarely posts any entirely original content, but if you want intelligent book reviews and pointers to good theology and missiology websites, this is a great place to look. Over the last year I've found some excellent reading matter and I've spent a fair bit of money on books thanks to Antony.
Over the last year, the Reverend Drayton Parslow (retired) started blogging and then rather suddenly vanished. Thankfully, the good pastor can be found blogging with the Beaker Folk of Husbourne Crawley. This is a profoundly thoughtful, very silly and occasionally absolutely brilliant blog. The humour is gentle, but all the more cutting and profound for that. I suspect that it may be completely unintelligible to those who are not British.
These two blogs concentrate on the situation in the UK, but this year I have come across a couple of good blogs which cover international issues. Missionary Confidential describes itself as everything a missionary isn't supposed to say. That subtitle would only be true if missionaries were not supposed to be thoughtful and honest. Another breathtakingly honest missionary blog is written by the Jamie Very Worst Missionary (her description, not mine). Jamie has a wonderful (sometimes colourful) turn of phrase and she says lots of thing that I wish I had said. Her husband El Chupacabra also writes a very interesting blog.
These are all worthy blogs, but for me there is one blog that stands out above all of the others. Through the year, missionary Theologian William Black, author of Onesimus Online, has published a regular series of controversial, though-provoking and soundly based reflections. The church desperately needs people like William who have the capacity and background to think theologically about the realities of the world Church. This isn't a celebrity blog and it doesn't deal with high-profile church politics, but Onesimus Online is dealing with the issues that will define the Church for the next century. Don't miss it.


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The Coastal Fynbos Trail in Schoenmakerskop is probably one of the slightly lesser known trails around Port Elizabeth. Thanks to the PE Geocaching series which created the letters PE as geoart on the Geocache map, a few more people have set off to explore the trail lately.
The trail is a circular trail and covers about 7 km on the eastern side of the village, starting at Sappershoek. The first section of the trail is an inland route through the coastal fynbos (hence the name) and returning along the top of the ridge with beautiful views of the ocean.
The inland section of the trail skirts the shifting by-pass sand dune system that used to cover the area. This dune system was stabilised in the beginning of the 1900's when Australian wattles were planted. The underlying rock in this area is Table Mountain Sandstone which supports fynbos (part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of the world's six floral kingdoms, supporting approximately 9000 plant species of which 70% are endemic). Along the trail calcrete outcrops, derived from calcium rich marine deposits and deep dune sands together with variations in topography and the influence of salt laden winds and fire have led to a mosaic of vegetation communities. Without fire the coastal dune thicket, comprising many forest species, would become more dominant. In areas that the last big fire missed, the fynbos / coastal dune thicket mosaic is much taller and the fynbos is dominated by Metalasia and Agathosma (buchu). Info courtesy of the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism website.


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HUF partners with American cartoonist Mark Bodé, son of the late underground cartoonist and illustrator Vaughn Bodē, for a special collaboration celebrating the family's artistic legacy.
Mark Bodé is best known as the creator of the Miami Mice comic, as well as for his work on the science fiction comic series Cobalt 60. His father, Vaughn, is largely considered a pioneer of the underground comic scene, which went on to influence the hip-hop and street art movements of the 1980s.
Commemorating the Bodé family vision, HUF's celebratory collection showcases original illustrations across T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, hats, socks, and various accessories, including a skate deck. With prices ranging from $10 to $120, the capsule launches June 20 at HUF stores, select retailers, and online.
To coincide with the release, Mark Bodé has customized 12 limited edition painter's jackets with signature Bodé artwork. These jackets will be available exclusively at HUF's Los Angeles, New York City, and Tokyo stores, and online.


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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta in Creamy Parmesan Sauce
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- 3 Tbsp butter (divided)
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- In a large skillet, add 1 tbsp butter and melt it over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add whole chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned for a total of 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken onto a plate and slice into strips.
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It was a somewhat obscure collecting niche that recently swung into view when two ladies' pendant watches were hammered down for around $30,000 each, about three times their estimates. First an exuberant c1970 Piaget number in lapis lazuli with a turquoise, amethyst and diamond-set bezel sold by Sotheby's; then a c1927 Savoy Watch Co white gold aeroplane with a concealed dial and intricate gilt engraving that stole the show at Christie's New York.
These strikingly different pieces reveal the aesthetic scope of women's pendant watches, the first of which were produced around the turn of the 20th century. A transition timepiece between lapel watches and wristwatches, early models were distinctively feminine and often incorporated fine gem setting and enamelwork. "They were worn for special or formal occasions," says Christie's senior watch specialist Eric Wind. "Plus they were expensive, so there's not a huge glut out there."
This rarity means prices for exemplary models should continue to inch up, adds Wind, although they very much depend on the maker. "Where typical belle époque, enamel pendant watches are concerned, I've sold versions by Patek Philippe for as much as $25,000," says Jonathan Snellenburg, director of watches and clocks at Bonhams New York, "while anonymous, no-name examples will struggle to make a couple of thousand dollars."
Venerable houses such as Vacheron Constantin and Tiffany & Co made turn-of-the-century pendant watches that are sought-after today, but those by Patek Philippe are the crème de la crème, repeatedly beating their auction estimates. A gorgeous pearl and enamel piece from c1903 can currently be picked up at New York's J&P Time Pieces for $9,900, while London's Somlo Antiques carries a glorious Patek Philippe blue enamel design (£13,000) from c1904 with a matching enamel-studded chain.
Indeed, the necklace-like chains can be as splendid as the watches themselves – having the original adds value – especially those from the art deco era. Cartier in particular shone during this period. "By the 1910s, carved gemstones were being incorporated into pendant watches, reflecting the signature style of the maison," says Cartier's director of image, style and heritage Pierre Rainero. "They featured contrasts of white, black and emerald green enamel with platinum and diamonds." Cue a standout diamond-set model with an unusual guilloché enamel pentagon-shaped case from c1911 that crossed the block at Sotheby's in April for $81,250.
Another art deco trend was for concealed watches with dials hidden behind bejewelled façades – or, as with the aeronautical piece sold by Christie's, underneath an engraved wing. "They were a discussion point," says Michael Friedman, a historian of Audemars Piguet, itself a pendant-watch maker. "You think it's a necklace? Look closer." A quintessential art deco design by the Swiss house sold at Antiquorum in 2014 for $7,500, for example, disguises a silver-dialled watch with a classic swirl of sapphires and diamonds.
After the first world war, however, pendant watches went from being concealed to disappearing entirely, as the ever-practical wristwatch took over as the timepiece du jour – until Piaget brought them back in a big way in the early 1970s. At the time, the house engineered the thinnest movements, and it paired these with bold, fashion-forward designs – such as the aforementioned lapis lazuli showstopper. According to Piaget's director of heritage Alain Borgeaud, these pendant watch designs were produced as "spontaneous and daring creations" that chimed with the vibrant prints and patterns of the time. And since usually no more than a few dozen of each model were made, they are extremely rare today.
"People love the look of these Piaget pieces," says Justin Gruenberg, co-director of vintage dealers Donald E Gruenberg. "They're modern, playful and rarely seen. I've only ever owned the same design once." He currently has one with lapis lazuli beads and a linked gold chain for $27,000, and a dynamic coral and yellow gold design at $39,500.
Another watch brand that experimented with pendant designs at this time was Omega, which commissioned the flamboyant jeweller Andrew Grima to jazz up its watches in 1969. One of the results – a fabulous, sculptural wheat-like pendant with a quartz face that gives the dial a golden glow – is available at Somlo Antiques for £32,000. Omega and Grima were roused to take the form further, and one of their 1970 hammered-gold designs with a diamond-set bezel is available at Gruenberg for $11,000.
"I'm intrigued by the blend of functional watch and decorative jewellery," says Jillion Weisberg, a business development executive at Thomson Reuters who has bought 10-15 pendant watches by brands such as Piaget and Bulgari since she began collecting five years ago. "They're visually more varied and experimental than a classic wristwatch, and stylistically represent the era in which they were designed." Indeed, while historically pendant watches have been bought by men seeking something unusual for their partners, say the auction houses, with an uptick in women buying watches for themselves, these horological jewels are swinging back into vogue.


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BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING Announce Release Date For "THE CRAZIES," Album Artwork, Track DetailsOctober 24, 2013
October 22, 2013
BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING Announce Release Date For "THE CRAZIES," Album Artwork, Track Details
CHICAGO, IL (DLSP) — BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING, the newly launched electro-metal studio project from producer Dietrich Thrall (MARAZENE), will release the bands debut single, "THE CRAZIES," on November 5, 2013.
Two years in the making, "THE CRAZIES" (The Zombie Song) marks the first new material released by DieTrich since MARAZENE's 2011's critically hailed cover of MOTLEY CRUE's "LIVE WIRE." and subsequent final single "WELCOME TO YOUR HOLIDAY."
After spending the majority of 2012 locked away in his personal studio writing, arranging, and programming 40+ songs, DieTrich emerged for several minutes to announce his new project only to dive back into a 15 hour marathon studio session with drummer CHRIS EMERY of AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE. Other announced studio special guests include AARON "MONTY" MONTGOMERY (TRAPT), ANGEL BARTOLOTTA (DOPE, TEAM CYBERGEIST), CHRIS TELKES (NOCTURNE, THE RAZORBLADE DOLLS), and PROVO PROVENZANO (SKINLAB, RIKETS).
Provo has also been the engineering force behind the project. Said Provo: "BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING is one of the most exciting projects I've worked on lately. DieTrich is insanely precise in the studio and has a great vision for where his songs need to be and the diy ability and attitude to get it done right. DieTrich has also brought in some amazing studio musicians to help round out a unique and catchy collection of gritty and electronic based tunes. I can't wait to get these songs out for the world to hear!"
BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING are currently editing multiple full production videos for "THE CRAZIES" (The Zombie Song) as well as 2 other tracks, "REVEILLE" and "JULIET" that the band plans to drop in the coming weeks. Release dates for the songs and the videos are forthcoming.
BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING presents: "THE CRAZIES" (The Zombie Song) – Track details
"THE CRAZIES" (The Zombie Song) written, programmed, arranged, performed, and produced by DieTrich Thrall (MARAZENE).
Mixed and mastered by Provo Provenzano (RIKETS, SKINLAB) and DieTrich Thrall at Pirated Sounds Studios in Oklahoma City, OK.
Drums: Angel Bartolotta (DOPE, TEAM CYBERGEIST).
Additional guitars: Chris Telkes (NOCTURNE, THE RAZORBLADE DOLLS).
Additional engineering: Jason Schmidt at Redline Recording Studio in Venice, FL (drums).
Album artwork: Xàos
Special thanks to +++, my family, and my friends whose belief in this project helped make it happen.
The Beauty We Glean From The Suffering We Have Endured Can NEVER Be Denied..
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Come along to Shirley Library this Friday (25 May) from 4pm and celebrate the launch of a a cool new book, called The 13th Horseman by UK author Barry Hutchison. Barry is also the author of the incredibly creepy Invisible Fiends series, including Mr Mumbles and Raggy Maggie. Hear Barry talk about his hilarious new book and enjoy drinks and snacks fit for a Horseman of the Apocalypse. We have 3 copies of The 13th Horseman to give away and everyone gets a signed bookplate.
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Karl Zinsmeister, President Bush's new domestic policy adviser, acknowledged he did something wrong when he took a newspaper profile of himself, altered quotes and text, and then posted it on a Web site without noting the changes.
In one example, the original article attributed to Zinsmeister this quote: "People in Washington are morally repugnant, cheating, shifty human beings."
But, on the institute site, it appeared as: "I learned in Washington that there is an 'overclass' in this country stocked with cheating, shifty human beings that's just as morally repugnant as our 'underclass.' "
Zinsmeister explained the change to The Washington Post by saying he has long studied issues of class and morality and he was confident he would have used the kind of specific language in the quote on the institute site rather than the more broad description in the original article.


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A moment of self-awareness
by foldedcranes on July 22, 2012
A second effort at blogging, with better rules of engagement (a line which lends itself well to a future post…) has been really terrific. This evening though, as I had a search through some photos I had a moment of self-awareness I might otherwise have missed.
Okay, and now check this one out.
See the pattern? Until tonight, I didn't. How cool is that? Or, does blogging improve your self-awareness too?
Photos by PJD in the Louvre, Paris and on Gamla Stan, Stockholm. The light was provided for free by the sun (for the short-term, at least), and the statues were placed there by others for PJD's own benefit. This last statement may be exagerrated.
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You should know that the elegance is one of most important things that you will find most of the people prioritizing in the kind of the life that we have today. It is good to note that when it comes to the wearing there is that kind of the clothing that you can add to make the whole look professional.
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Blue Sky Law - Legal Accounting & Matter ManagementCompliance, Efficiency & Customer Service
In 2007 Steve Gaunt, after spending time with leading practices in the North of England, decided to 'do his own thing' and launch a 'boutique' practice offering bespoke Commercial and Employment Law Services. Accordingly, in September of that year Blue Sky Law was born!
Building on his experience within large organizations Steve had firm ideas on how the company would operate. He wanted to take the 'best-practice' lessons he had learned and combine them with the level of personal service that large practices find difficult to create and maintain.
Steve: 'We had the legal knowledge and were confident that we could offer a high quality service to our clients. However, I wanted Blue Sky Law to provide an approach and level of professionalism normally associated with large well-established practices and at the same time treat each client as an individual'.
It was obvious to Steve that early adoption of Information Technology, whilst a major investment for a start-up organization, would play a major role in quickly establishing Blue Sky Law in the marketplace.
Steve again: 'To keep an effective Overhead to Fees ratio we needed a system that we (the fee earners in the practice) could drive ourselves. We also needed a solution that was extremely scalable and would grow with us. The ability to work the way we want to work, un-restricted by the system was also of great importance'.
After discussions with several legal software suppliers, Steve decided upon a combination of two products from Linetime Limited. The Liberate Legal Accounting module and Express Matter Management system would be implemented as an integrated system.
The fully SAR compliant Legal Accounting module ensures Blue Sky Law meets all its obligations and happily 'sail through' all audit requirements. As Express is closely integrated with accounts client billing is extremely straight-forward, with time spent, fees generated and disbursement figures captured automatically.
The document production capabilities of Express allow Blue Sky to speedily create documents in volume, without any lowering of quality and with a minimum of administrative effort.
A final word from Steve: 'Installing a computer system in the early days of our business was a big investment, but it definitely has paid off. The accounts module is very easy to use and having time recording capability from day one has kept the good habits going. Express is essentially delivered as a blank template and will develop as we do, in line with our changing requirements. We have the speed, versatility and flexibility we looked for without having to invest in specialist IT or administration staff. We are really 'punching above our weight'.
Keith Hutton, Linetime: 'We are pleased to be associated with Blue Sky law and look forward to a long term business relationship with them. We are finding that the combination of our accounting and matter management products is proving very popular, especially with Private Client and Commercial lawyers. As Express is built with a Microsoft Outlook 'look & feel' it requires very little training, and the integration with accounts makes for very efficient and cost-effective operation'


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International Sherry Week is from November 4 – 11 and there are so many styles of sherry to celebrate with.
Photo credit: sherrywines-losvinos
Sherry is a fortified wine produced in Andalucía, located in the southwest area of Spain. With over 40,000 hectares of vineyards in Andalucía, more than half of the wine produced here is in DO (denomination de origin) areas. Sherry can only be made from Palomino, Muscatel and Pedro Ximenez white grapes.
To learn about the terroir of Andalucía and how sherry is made, please click on the link below that will take you to a story on my website: http://thewineknitter.com/1/post/2017/10/day-606-sherry-fest.html
Borrowing from the above story, let's take a quick look at all the sherry styles available.
Fino de Jerez is the youngest (usually 3-5 years old) and the driest of sherries. The wine ages under a layer of flor (yeast). This layer of flor protects the wine from being oxidized and it also consumes all the sugar in the wine, creating a dry sherry. Fino only comes from Jerez and El Puerto de Santa Maria.
Manzanilla is another dry sherry that is just like Fino, except that Manzanilla comes only from the coastal town of Sanlúcar. Both Fino and Manzanilla have more wine salinity than the other styles. They will complement fish and shellfish.
Amontillado is an aged Fino or Manzanilla. Once the layer of flor fades the wine begins to oxidize and takes on a new character. It can be fortified up to 18%. The color is darker and it is less briny, but nuttier and richer on the palate. These wines pair well with white meat and game.
Palo Cortado is an interesting sherry that begins as a Fino or Manzanilla but for no known reason it unexpectedly loses its layer of flor too soon. Once the flor dies, the wine takes on oxygen and requires further fortification. In other words, it does "its own thing". This wine has richness but is crisp as well.
Oloroso ('scented' in Spanish) intentionally never develops flor. Aging through oxidation of up to 40+ years produces a full-bodied, aromatic, dark and rich wine. Oloroso contains the most amount of alcohol in sherry with levels of 18% to 20%. This is a great wine for hearty entrees, meats and stews.
Pedro Ximenez (PX) is an intensely sweet wine and the sweetest of the sherries. The grapes are dried in the sun allowing the juices to concentrate before pressing. This is a rich wine that oozes raisins, nuts and fig.
Cream Sherry is usually a blend of Oloroso, PX or Moscatel but can come in a variety of styles. This is a semi-sweet wine that is aromatic, dark in color with classic notes of nuts and caramel.
I'm starting the celebration with the following styles of sherry.
Photo credit: Penny Weiss
Tio Pepe Palomino Fino DO Jerez Xérés
This sherry is made with 100% Palomino grapes harvested from Jerez Superior vineyards that are considered the best area of the DO. The wine remains for a minimum of 4 years in American oak casks following the traditional Solera system under the flor. It has a pale lemon color with heady aromas of sweet honeysuckle, almonds and bread. However, this is a very dry sherry with complex flavors infused with almonds and a hint of yeast that lingers on the palate. Due to its savory nature, this sherry will intensify the flavors of many foods and pair well with seafood, cheese, meats and Asian cuisine. Serve well chilled and enjoy! I paired this sherry with smoked cheese, briny cherry tomatoes, spiced nuts and an assortment of olives.
Alcohol: 15%
Photo credit: Penny Weiss
Harveys Bristol Cream DO Jerez Xérés
This sherry is a blend of 80% Palomino and 20% Pedro Ximenez grapes. It is a unique combination of Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherries that have been aged separately in the Solera system, averaging between 3 and 20 years of age.
It has an intense burnished-brown color that offers intoxicating aromas of dried fruit, raisins, nuts and toffee. The palate is layered with raisins, caramel, fig, toasted almonds and a creamy mouthfeel. This is a nice sherry to drink as an aperitif or serve with desserts, cheese and fruit. Serve well chilled. And if you're not sure if the sherry is cold enough, the thermochromic label turns blue when the sherry is ready to serve!
I poured this sherry over vanilla bean ice cream. It was heavenly!
Alcohol: 17.5%
Photo credit: Penny Weiss
What style of sherry will you be pouring in your wine glass to celebrate International Sherry Week? Please share your stories and photos with me!
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In the framework of the Public Declaration to Cooperate between the National League of Transport Business and the Ministry of Infrastructure, the first working meeting of the parties took place. Participation in the event were taken by the State Secretary of the MIU Andriy Halushchak, the Executive Director of the NLTB Alexey Musatov and representatives of the Directorate of Strategic Planning and Coordination of State Transport Policy.
Alexey Musatov presented to the civil servants the Concept of the work of the е-Platform – an engagement Platform for the preparation of government decisions.
«The main objective of this project is to create an IT tool for the effective implementation of the new tasks assigned to the Directorates of the Ministry by the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine №644. The Platform provides an opportunity for all stakeholders – business, public, and experts to participate directly in the early stages of the preparation of decisions. Not on the basis of loud statements or collective letters, but as a result of rationale collaborative work», – explained Musatov.
According to him, all functional and processing of the Platform is aimed at ensuring the needs of in the management of information arrays.
«But the success of the project depends on how seriously you approach it. We invite you to be non-outside consultants, and researchers and co-founders of a new format for preparing evidence-based solutions», – Alexey Musatov summed up.
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This CIRMMT Research Workshop is organized by CIRMMT Research Axis 1 - Instruments, devices, and systems- It will take place on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, in A832 (New Music Building). This workshop is free and open to all. No registration is required.
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- 02.15-02.30 - Introduction - The North Eastern Connection - Research and Facilities
- 2.30-3.00 - Isabelle Cossette and Marcelo Wanderley, CIRMMT: Resources at CIRMMT and Music Tech
- 3.00-3.15 - Guillaume Boutard, Department of Library and Information Studies. Research perspectives from the University at Buffalo
- 3.15-3.45 - Nate Aldrich, University of Maine and IMRC (Innovative Media, Research and Commercialization Center): Contemporary Experimental Performance Practices
- 3.45-4.15 - Rob Hamilton, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and EMPAC (The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center): Interdisciplinary Arts, Acoustics, Music and Media at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Mumbai, Feb 27: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuers or mobile wallets would have to comply with the know your customer (KYC) guidelines by February 28.
Customers will not lose balance in mobile wallets, even if they do not meet the KYC requirements, said the central bank. The existing wallet accounts will be operational after the deadline.
"Reloading PPI and remittances can resume only after completing the KYC requirements," said RBI's Deputy Governor B P Kanungo at a press meeting.
There are 55 non-bank PPI issuers, said the central bank. Most major banks also have a PPI.
The updated list of payment system operators, which includes PPI, comprised 91 entities, according to the RBI publication of February 2018.
The RBI's announcement made full KYC mandatory for all transactions, regardless of value.
The Payments Council of India(PCI), the representative body of PPI players, has said this order will hamper the wallet market. Earlier this month, members of the PCI had requested the RBI to waive off the full KYC requirements for transactions below Rs 10,000.
The central bank, however, said KYC was designed to "strengthen safety and security of transactions and customer protection". The RBI said it was necessary to pave the way for interoperability between PPIs, bank accounts, and cards in a phased manner.


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It is with great pleasure that we participate in this Special Forum discussion of our Macroeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Pedagogy (MTMP) (Fontana/Setterfield 2009). Before discussing the comments by Claudio Sardoni and Sebastian Dullien, we would first like to outline the substance of MTMP. The book contains sixteen chapters written by active research scholars with an introduction by ourselves and a foreword by C.E. Walsh. The main purpose of the book is to present contemporary macroeconomic theory – specifically, New Consensus Macroeconomics (NCM) and alternatives to the NCM – to introductory and intermediate undergraduate students. To this end, the chapters portray the most recent developments in macroeconomics in a simple and diagrammatic way. Many of the chapters are intended for direct consumption by students, and are therefore suitable for introduction into the classroom. Others are aimed at our colleagues, with a view to influencing the way instructors think about macroeconomic theory, and hence what they will subsequently seek to teach to their students. In our view the book has two main merits. First, MTMP moves beyond the standard IS-LM model and some of its theoretical limitations, including the hypotheses of a fixed money supply, and exogenous expectations. Secondly, it builds on successful pedagogical features of previous models (such as graphical analysis of policy choices) to promote a better understanding of real world issues, including the recent financial crisis and related recession.
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Editor's note: The following are unedited comments made on the Telegraph's Facebook page. Objectionable language has been removed.
The following comments are in response to The Telegraph's story highlighting two local funeral homes, Gent Funeral Home in Alton and Bethalto's Elias, Kallal and Schaaf, now offering cremation and burial services for pets.
Hatrcikandjudy Johnson: how much getting to put1 down after 13.5 yrs
Doug Page: That's really good of them and my 3 dogs are my kids
Steve Graham: Has no one ever seen the movie "Pet Cemetery"? That's just creepy..
Erin Thaxton Harper: Love this!
Mary Martin Taylor: Most vets do cremation anyway.
Pamela Kizer-Dublo: I think it is Awesome ! Thank you !
William Burney: most doumb thing yet!!!!
Stacie Taylor: This is fabulous. My two furbabies will never die, but… I understand how people may think this is ridiculous(those who don't have pets or who aren't close with their pets), but for those of us who think of their pets as part of their family will appreciate this. Haters gonna hate. It's cool. I applaud Gent (who is already great) for thinking of us.
Stephen Finley good business de:cision.pets are like children to many poeple, this will get more human customer referrals due to this new service.
Kiley N Cobb Voss: I think it's a great idea not at all DUMB
The following comments are in response to The Telegraph's story about the once stately, Wise-Olin House at 1128 State St. in Alton and its uncertain future.
Shelley Atterberry: So sad. I hope someone can buy it and totally renovate. I bet it will take a lot of $ though.
Brit Yates: I have family in the area and come up there when I can. I hate to see all of those nice houses and the history of Alton being destroyed because no one wants to put for the effort to rebuild.
Janet Keffer: I've wanted this house forever. Wish I had the money to bring it back to life! It has marble stairs in the bathroom, if that's not a selling point I don't know what is. : )
Jim Thompson: Could make for a great architectural photo shoot!
Josh Disher: ^yes, but off limits I believe.
Walt Sharp: I'm shocked and deeply saddened to see this story. Bonnie and I lived across the street from this house for 29 years before work took us out of state. It is a gorgeous building and one of Alton's architectural jewels. We were in the house a number of times as guests of former owners. Between its architectural significance and its historic connection to one of Alton's leading citizens and one of America's great entrepreneurs, this should be a building which the city prizes and protects. This is an absolute tragedy. I hope someone will step forward to save it.
Terry Sue Roper: I remember this house. So sad it hasn't been restored. I, too, hope someone who has the $$$ steps up before it is too late.
Laura Broadwater-Lotz: How depressing! The possibilities this beautiful old home has!
Casey Busken: Hopefully whoever buys it has good finances and will renovate it and take care of it to preserve it for the next 100 years. I get sick every time I drive by some other old gems in town like the McPike Mansion.
Laura Kennedy I drive by this house daily. It's so beautiful, I hope someone is able to buy and renovate it .
Espirala Blanton: It's truly a shame how screwed up the system is when it comes to real estate. The banks get control of houses and then they often continue to fall into decay for years. The fact that the law allows foreclosures are allowed to be sold "as is" with no opportunity for inspection is shameful. The "minimum bid" is a joke since they won't take it, even if that is the highest offer. I was able to view and have an inspection done on my humble abode before I bought it. I paid the corporation that owned it (PEMCO) the fee to have the water turned on for the inspection, but then surprise! They didn't actually turn the water on for it. They figured it was better to refund my money later and not take the chance that something would be wrong.


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If you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth with larger-than-life baked goods, head to Bakeshop in Arlington, Va.
Take the Metro just three stops from the Foggy Bottom station to Clarendon, and you'll find yourself in Bakeshop's sweet sights. You won't miss the bold signage on 1025 N. Fillmore St., cast in glass under brick residential lofts.
Its interior is a cozy space with a few tables scattered around and stools along the bright yellow walls, which are covered in Polaroid photos. The glass platters and jars behind the display are filled with cupcakes, cookies and macarons, so you can partake in the best kind of window shopping.
Bakeshop offers a plethora of desserts, with flavors ranging from classic chocolate chip to wild creations, like their 7-Up or Nerds-flavored cupcakes ($2.50), and a brownie-cookie hybrid dubbed the Brookie ($2.25).
Prices for baked goods are set throughout the menu, and if you buy a set five cupcakes or nine macarons (both $10 total) you get another tacked on for free.
The bakery also boasts an expansive vegan and gluten-free menu. Vegan cupcakes come in flavors like pumpkin, double chocolate and taro – a root vegetable native to Southeast Asia. Bakeshop's flourless chocolate brownies ($3) are rich enough that anyone will enjoy them.
The shop's macarons ($2), which are huge for their price, come in a variety of funky flavors modeled after other food items like cinnamon toast crunch, thin mint and fruity pebbles.
Along with their namesake baked goods, the shop offers coffee and tea options. Order a Vietnamese iced coffee ($4.75) or a latte ($4) to complement whichever treat you choose. If you're not looking for a caffeine buzz, try Bakeshop's version of southern sweet tea ($2.50).
Among the delicious treats that fill the menu, the dish that takes the cake is actually a slice of pie.
Bakeshop's PBNutella icebox pie ($5) is served ice cold, making it the perfect summer snack. Bakeshop finely grinds chocolate cookies to make the pie crust, which adds a slight crunch and added flavor to the dish. For the filling, three distinct layers are piled high to create this dessert.
A base layer of rich peanut butter cream is thinly spread, followed by a thicker Nutella cream layer. The pie is then finished off with a whopping dollop of whipped cream and peanut butter sauce is drizzled over the top.
The peanut butter layer even adds a slight saltiness to the pie, which cuts what could have been a sweetness overkill. The whipped cream adds a fluffy and light element to the pie, looking almost cloud-like over the denser peanut butter and Nutella layers.
Each layer of the pie is silky and smooth, melting in your mouth with a sugary explosion of peanut butter and Nutella flavors.
Beg a friend or two to travel across the river to Arlington and treat yourself to something delicious from Bakeshop. While you're there, grab a whole pie ($28) to go – you'll thank yourself later.


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It's been well-established that communications have changed greatly in this technical age in which we live. For one thing, I've seen it in my profession. I used to enjoy getting work-related phone calls — at the office, even at home.
That's no longer the case.
There are far too many scam artists on the other end of the line. You know, the voice that claims to be working for the Canada Revenue Agency and wants you to phone back. Or the woman who says your credit card rate will be reduced if you provide your card number.
I reached a point where I no longer hear those ridiculous pronouncements. I simply don't answer my phone if I don't recognize the caller's name or number.
I prefer dealing with emails in my inbox. I can quickly determine which ones are legitimate. Most of the time, they're fine.
Consider one I got recently.
The subject was "Remembering Pictou County" — the name of my second book. It quickly caught my interest.
"It has been a while since we last bumped into each other," the content began, "and I have long intended to write and tell you how much I enjoy reading your articles online from the Pictou Advocate. Your recent postings have pushed me over the edge and I wanted to pass on some memories that were triggered as a result of reading them."
How could that not make my day?
The email, referring to many of the old sports personalities I've written about, was from Tom Macdonald, a retiree who lives in Ottawa.
Who's he? A former Pictonian — still one at heart — who was growing up in New Glasgow in the early 1960s, my infant years with The Chronicle Herald.
A sample of his memories: "One of your articles added (Father) Bobby Day to the equation. I remember Bobby showing up at the West Side rink when I was just a kid — maybe over Christmas — with a brand new set of (goalie) pads. Based on your article, it must have been when he was at St. FX."
Another of Tom's recollections: "I really enjoyed your features or anecdotes on many other memorable names such as Ernie Hafey, John (Brother) MacDonald, Alex Robertson, Jim MacDonald and Ducky MacLean. Jim and Ducky were like big brothers to me and we had lots of laughs playing golf for nickles at Abercrombie in the late 1960s."
So who is Tom Macdonald besides being an online Advocate reader?
Well, he played hockey for New Glasgow High School — remember that grand old place that was up on Albert Street?
Starting with the 1962-63 team, he named former teammates — like co-captains Hal Dobson and Kevin Murphy; like Clint Dickson, Fred Malcolm, Lawson Breen, Barry MacDougall, goalie Richie MacPherson; like defencemen David Bain, Kirk Sutherland, John Campbell and Tom Curley.
"Many of our players," Tom wrote, "had been with the Seven-Up Midgets that won the Maritime title two years earlier. I believe we (NGHS) were undefeated during the regular season and ran into a highly-motivated East Pictou team in the playoffs. They beat us in the first game of a two-game total-goal series (but) after a serious pep talk from (coach) John Brother, we won by several goals.
"The (provincial) finals were held in Halifax. Four teams were involved and after winning a semi-final game, we ended up beating a strong Halifax St. Pat's team in the sudden-death final."
That wasn't all.
"The following week the juvenile playdowns started. Don Nelson and I went to play with the midget team (ages 15-16). John Brother had picked up two East Pictou standouts, Gerard Pellerine and Rip DeCoste, and the team won the Maritime title."
After 1962-63, nine players graduated from school.
"There was a promising group of midget-aged players coming up behind them and Brother made the decision to keep that group together as NGHS's 'B' team. The 'A' team was left with five returning skaters, a goalie, Francis McChesney. We played the entire season with six forwards and two defencemen, Tom Curley and Barry MacDougall. The 'B' team went on to win the provincial championship under Alvin Sinclair."
The 1964-65 NGHS team, Macdonald remembers, "had 11 skaters and two goalies who came from the previous 'B' team. That group included Scott MacDougall, Colin Cameron, Alan Conway, Brian Murphy, Gary Morrison, Bob Sangster, Jim MacLeod, Wayne Wadden, Jim Sutherland, Brent Fraser and goalies Gary Withers and Ted Borden.
"Don Nelson and I were the only holdovers from the 'A' squad. We both went on to play for Dalhousie University – Don from 1965-68, and me from 1968-72. Our 1964-65 team was a group of pretty good players that seemed to fly under the radar for most of the regular season. We went on to beat a highly-regarded Kings Collegiate School 16-2 in a two-game total-goal provincial final."
That '64-65 win gave the school provincial titles in three consecutive seasons.
What became of Tom Macdonald?
He joined the Royal Bank "right out of high school" in 1965. He took a leave of absence from 1968-72 to attend Dal where he received a commerce degree. He then worked with the bank until 1981, in Truro and various branches in Halifax. He later served in Saskatoon, Montreal and Calgary.
He settled in Ottawa in 1981 and joined Export Development Canada, remaining with them until 1994, providing lending support to Canadian exporters doing business in Western Europe, South America and Asia. Tom ended his working career as an international business consultant.
Now 70, he lives in Ottawa with his wife Jennifer. A son and daughter also live in the Ottawa region. Oh yes, Tom is "still enjoying playing hockey four hours a week."
So you see what a columnist can learn just by checking emails.


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Edythe Emma (DeVall) Chiba, 93, of Agawam, passed away peacefully June 3, 2019. Born in Springfield on January 27, 1926, she was the daughter of Howard and Naomi (Vedovelli) DeVall. She attended Springfield public schools and graduated from the High School of Commerce. Edie was a 20 year employee of Associated Transport Trucking Company in West Springfield and retired in 1978. Edie's volunteer work has been extensive. She was a member of the office Division of the Teamsters Local 404. She was a current member of the Agawam Senior Center, a longtime member of the Agawam Council on Aging, she was on the Board of Directors for the Agawam Federal Credit Union, United Commercial Travelers, Teamsters Local 404, the Agawam Democratic Town Committee, she was a founding member of the Agawam Democratic Women's Club, she was an honorary life member of the Agawam Bowman's Club, she worked on JFK's Senatorial Campaign, Agawam Centennial Committee, Agawam Senior Center Adhoc Planning Committee, and was part of the Senior Games for ladies pool and bowling where she won awards in both events. One of her most proud moments as a volunteer and as an Agawam resident was to be an active participant in the No Smoking ordinance for the Town of Agawam. In addition to her parents, Edie was pre-deceased by her husband of 52 years, William "Bill" Chiba, who passed away in 1996; and her dear and loving friend George F. Gabriel in 2017; and brothers Richard and John DeVall. She is survived by her sons, William and his wife Dianne of Westfield and Anthony of Agawam; three grandchildren, Brian and his wife Shannon, Jeremy and his wife Teresa, and Seth and his wife Jessica; eight great-grandchildren Meghan, Samuel, Annibelle, Angel, Patience, Faith, Mia Grace and Gavin; many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Visiting hours will be held from 9AM-12PM on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main Street, Agawam, with a funeral service beginning at 12PM. Interment will follow in Springfield Street Cemetery, Feeding Hills. Donations may be made in Edie's memory to Shriners Hospital Donations Department, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104 and to Friends of the Agawam Senior Center, 954 Main St, Agawam MA 01001. For online condolences please visit www.forastiere.com.
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Does anyone know the current activates associated with the Gypsum boat fleet primarily in the Hudson river? I live right by the Stony Point/ haverstraw gypsum dock and since i was a 3 year old i have just been hooked on these massive ships that were able to navigate this far up the hudson. My dad told me there were 4 ships the gypsum king, queen, princess, and prince. There was also a story that my dad told me that before i was born one the boats was under the eye of a drunk captian and hit the dock on the way in and sunk and had to be repaired on the spot.When I got a Bit older i kept record of the ships that were docked there I saw the Gypsum King Once about 6 years or so ago and the baron a number of times. I was pretty lucky i was able to walk right up to the Dock were the ships parked and got a good veiw of the Hulls and could even read the Dept Numbers on the Bow THen about 5 years ago the dock apeared to be retrofited and a new ship called the AV. Kastner appeared, Along with a Security Fence and Guard and gone were the days of walking up to this ocean vessels. main questions are what happened to the ships prior to the AV. kastner? Is the Av. Kastner Still owned by the Gypsum company i noted that the Lettering on the stacks were changed Was there really a near sinking at the dock from a drunk captian? And were are these boats based out of and the Nationalities of the Crew?
thanks alot Also if Anyone has any pictures New or Old of these ships i really would love to see them and bring back some childhood memories
Eddie welcome to this great site
Best wishes
Hi emsbuff124......here is GYPSUM KING
and GYPSUM COUNTESS....
Happy reminiscing....
Gypsum Ships
Gypsum ships have quite a history here in Nova Scotia.
Gypsum continues to be shipped out of Nova Scotian ports such as Hantsport, Little Narrows (Bras dor Lakes), Port Hawkesbury and Halifax. Many of the earlier Fundy Gypsum vessels were manned by Canadian crews. I remember the Colon Brown going aground at the entrance to Halifax harbour around 1975. She was severely damaged but eventually rebuilt as the Gold Bond Conveyor. She was eventually lost, with all hands, in a storm off south-west Nova Scotia around 1993. I believe the crew was Chinese at the time.
Haverstraw Bay used to be a pretty interesting place for ship-spotting during the 1960s, when the place housed one of the ready-reserve fleets of mothballed WW-II ships. However, most were either re-activated during the Vietnam War or scrapped during that decade, and now nothing remains but a single anchor on the riverbank to mark the spot. In addition, the old Hudson River Dayliner "Alexander Hamilton", one of the last side-wheelers still in service anywhere, could often be seen steaming majestically up and down the river between New York and Poughkeepsie.
All that is pretty much gone, now. The Alexander Hamilton was wrecked by a storm at her moorings out at Sandy Hook, while awaiting permission to be towed upriver for conversion into a restaurant. The once-thriving Haverstraw brick-making industry (they once made all the bricks used in the construction of New York City) has been eclipsed by bricks made literally by slave labor in China. All that remains are a few scows loading paving gravel from the trap-rock quarry below High Tor, and who knows how long that may last?
Here is the GYPSUM EMPRESS. I never saw them living in the UK
but I hope it brings back good memories.
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If theres a way theres a will
Trip up the Hudson River
I know that you posted this more than a year ago, but I joined this site a few days ago, and I chance a response anyway.
Your entry immediately brought a big smile to my face. I made a couple trips to Stony Point on the Gypsum Queen, in 1968-69. That was always a thrill to go that far up the Hudson, and especially if one was lucky enough to be at the wheel (That was part of the job). No video game will ever give anyone as much pleasure as steering a large ship - up and down the Saint Lawrence seaway for example, going through all the locks.
I don't remember much about Stony Point, except that as soon as we got off the ship we seemed to be in town. Very few of us even carried cameras in those days, so I doubt tat I have any picture. I should look at my old pictures sometime...
Whenever, later in life, I mentioned going up the Hudson River, I would get blank looks back. Either people didn't understand what I meant, or they thougt I was exagerating. Thanks for the wonderful memory.
P.S. The Gypsum Queen flew the British Flag, the captain was American and most of the crew were Canadians, with a couple guys of other nationalities. The adventures we had....
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Fate of Fundy Gypsum
Hi Eddie.
I joined this site to try to answer your question. I was crew aboard both the Gypsum Countess in '69/'70 and the Gypsum Prince in '70/'71. R.T. Luckey captained the Countess and Norman Crowe mastered the Prince. We carried rock from both Hantsport and Little Narrows to ports along the eastern seaboard of the United States - Boston, Staten Island, Haverstraw, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk and Jacksonville during the spring, summer and fall. In the winter we would do charter work carrying rock from Kingston, Jamaica to Freeport, New Orleans, Houston and Tampico. Quite often we'd pick up grain in New Orleans on the way back to Kingston. The Caribbean was fantastic and I still visit on a yearly basis, although I've been ashore since 1971.
Our crew at the time was mostly Canadian, although I understand that the company switched to Philipino crews some time after I left. Fundy Gypsum ceased operations in Nova Scotia a few years ago. Her 2 newest ships are now lading iron ore in Africa. Hope that helps! I drive by the old quarry from time to time, and a lot of vivid memories come back. In my time aboard the Countess and Prince I would have visited Haverstraw 4 or 5 times. I don't remember much except that there was a pool hall not far from the plant where we'd go to down a few.
Worked all the Gypsum ships calling into Norfolk. Queen, King and A V Kastener. There was a later one but can't remember the name. At the time, 1987 -2000 ish they had British Captains and Chiefs. Can't remember the rest. They then came under management of some Bermuda company and went down hill. The building bust pretty much saw the end of them here in Norfolk. Nice ships to work on. Queen and King had Redifon WT stations and Kastener Sailor. Used to work on them in Baltimore and once in Wilmington NC.
Greetings to everyone who has read and participated in this thread over the years.
I have to correct my own post of February 2011. I sailed on the S.S. Gypsum Countess, with Captain Luckey, from August 1969 until June 1970 (not the Gypsum Queen). I recently discovered my mistake when I exchanged some private messages with BigMig after he tracked me down. That shows that a man my age should double check his memories, or at least look at his own seaman's discharge book.
BigMig and I sailed on the Countess at the same time, on the deck crew. It was such a pleasure to reconnect with him after all those years. He has a much better memory than I do of the other crew members, and he was even able to dredge up a couple of photos from that time.
In my youthful insouciance I didn't record the names of all those men I worked with, nor took many pictures. I wish I had. But to be able to exchange news and common stories with BigMig is such a gift.
I hope others who worked on the Gypsum ships will share their memories with all of us. They were great ships, with great crews.
I would love to see pictures of the Countess, maybe someone will have some that they can share with us.
This is one of the few pictures I have of the S.S. Gypsum Countess.
We were loading salt, in the Bahamas, probably in early 1970.
LaFlamme, you are too hard on yourself. Your memory is every bit as good as mine. You remember events well while I seem to remember the crew. Which is odd to me, since I was OS on the Gypsum Countess, and condemned to the 4-8 watch. I seldom had any interaction with the crew during the day ( I was sleeping ), and most of the time people were in their cabins in the evenings. The next year I shipped on the Gypsum Prince as an AB, and got to experience ship's life as you have so eloquently described it to me.
It's been a long time since I gave much thought to my time at sea, but living in a closed environment with 31 other crew, all with different personalities, was often challenging for a relatively inexperienced sailor. I had spent time aboard CSS Maxwell in 1968, and MV Calgary Catalina in early 1969, but they had small crews and shorter times at sea.
I thank LaFlamme for rekindling my interest in what was a very interesting and formative time of my life. We continue to rediscover interesting aspects of life on the Countess 1969-'70.
And like him, in 1971 I met my wife-to-be and said goodbye to the sea.
Just to say, what an interesting thread.
A fleet that I knew nothing about, and it's really nice to see old shipmates making contact again.
Good advice is usually ignored, but that's no reason for not giving it. Miss Marple.
Thank you for your encouragement. You may just have opened the doors to a lot of recollections, haha. BigMig and I have exchanged emails after we found out that we sailed on the S.S. Gypsum Countess together when we were young sailors. I am not the most knowledgeable about the Gypsum ships, but I am happy to share what I know. Others will hopefully fill in more information.
As far as I know, there were 5 Gypsum ships at that time, in the 1960s and 1970s: Gypsum King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Countess. Others came before and after I gather, such as the Duchess and the Empress. They were owned and operated by the American Gypsum Company, and as others have previously mentioned, they carried gypsum from a few ports in Nova Scotia, but mostly out of Hanstport, destined for the gypsum plants the company operated in the major East Coast cities of the U.S. as well as of the Gulf of Mexico. The ships I know about were all self-unloaders.
The crews were mostly Canadians, and many of the officers were American or British. The ships were impeccably maintained, and I always believed that there must have been a competition between the Captains as to who had the best looking ship.
As BigMig wrote, we also carried a lot of grain, salt, and other bulk cargoes between the U.S., the Caribbeans, Mexico and Canada. For example, loading Wheat in Quebec City destined for Haiti. We had regular runs, but then we never knew where we were headed next. It was really exciting.
We had a lot of good times, plenty of adventures, as all merchant seamen have experienced, and we worked hard. The deck crew bunked three to a cabin on those ships (the Bos'un had his own). We loved going south in the winter, but we all had our share of winter storms and hurricanes. We also had long periods of chipping and painting, haha.
I think that we all enjoyed going up the Bay of Fundy (highest tides in the world), to Hanstport, our main loading port, also where crews rotated. Going in, the bow would almost be out of the water, all ballast water pumped out. We would approach the dock riding the tide, bottom almost dragging in the mud. We had 3 hours to load 10-11,000 tons of gypsum, the ship sinking in as the tide rose. Three hours sharp and we cast off, going down the Bay to the Atlantic. I always found those few hours exciting. All deck hands working, even those who just came aboard, just enough time to get your bunk and get your gear ready for work. It was dusty, noisy, but so well rehearsed that it was always a perfect ballet. Then, as soon as we finished stowing the lines and batten the hatches down, we would start washing down the whole ship, some of us starting from the bow, others from the stern. Unless it was nightime of course.
Last fall, in October 2015, I made a visit to Hanstport. Nothing happening there now in terms of gypsum shipping, but it was good to see the old "home port", so to speak. I also bought a book written by St Clair Patterson, from Hanstport, titled "Gypsum Royal Fleet". I have only read a few pages here and there, but it is basically the history of the gypsum shipping industry, from the days of the schooners, to the present. He has some pictures, and a lot of the history of that part of Nova Scotia.
Nice memories for an old man (Not so old, come on...)
I'll add a bit to LaFlamme's commentary. The vessels in the Gypsum fleet had an interesting configuration. The main cargo area was bisected longitudinally by an 'A' frame that rose roughly 10 - 12 feet if memory serves. In effect the vessel than had 2 'V' shaped cargo areas. Because the vessels always travelled back to Nova Scotia light, the 'A' frame allowed for extra ballast volume. Even so, as LaFlamme noted, on arrival in Hantsport our draught was 15 ft. at the stern and 7 feet at the bow. This was the case on both the Countess and on the Prince. Quite a difference from the 22 - 24 feet we drew when fully laden with gypsum, which despite its soft texture was a very heavy mineral. Loaded, we could make 12 knots; returning north, and far enough offshore to hit the Gulf Stream, we could make close to 20. Getting back to the holds, the cargo area was divided into 7 smaller compartments which were separated by bulkheads. At the base of the 2 'V's were cargo belts which ran for'/aft to a transverse belt beneath the stern deck. This belt could be extended laterally to deliver cargo to hoppers onshore. There were 70 large wheels above each of the 2 long. cargo belts which were operated manually. They opened gates which would allow the rock to tumble onto the belts for delivery ashore. We never touched the wheels in the Atlantic ports, but we unloaded all manner of cargo in the Caribbean. I remember unloading grain in Kingston, Jamaica, and it was 120 degrees in the ships belly. I had so much dust stuck to me when I was relieved that I looked like the Pillsbury dough boy. It's a wonder we have lungs left...
SS Gypsum Countess Sept 69/ April 71
I started as utility man first trip to Florida ,officers mess man next trip to Stoney Point. Picked up R.T.Lucky reg captain ,next trip went to tunnel. Got a turn at wheel with Mr Snare, heading south to Kingston Oct.18/69 first time south for me. Anyone rember the night we hit all the barges in the big missippi? Can't find any photos yet do have one under Mistec River bridge Boston some where. Love photo of us loading salt in GreatInuga the millers were as big birds.
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Ah! The Mystic River Bridge! I remember the elevator!!! Boston was my favorite port-of-call on the Eastern seaboard, RolfA. I had a friend living there; he and I had been classmates at University of King's College in Halifax. I would let him know when I hit Boston, and if it was the evening, he'd pick me up in his old caddie, and we'd head off to Revere to the clubs. We usually had a bellyful when we drove back to the ship, but we always finished the night off by trying to run down some of the big wharf rats that were there in abundance. Glad he never drove that big bird off the pier!!LOL I was on the Countess '69 - '70, and the Prince '70 - '71. Also spent a month aboard the Queen Feb. '72, but I was engaged and regretted my decision to ship out on her the moment I stepped on the gangplank. As the Boomers sang, "That's What Love can Do"!
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This is a great day!
Not only do I get to hear again from an old shipmate, BigMig, but we also reconnect with another member of the Countess crew, RolfA. Rolf and I were best buddies, and we used to hang together when going ashore; we had a lot of good times together. It is such a pleasure for me to read both of you. Of course we were young, but that was a great part of our lives. What I would give up for climbing up that gangway again!
As Rolf mentioned, I remember the time we hit and sank that barge loaded with sand, sailing up the Mississippi, just as we were going for breakfast. That was quite an eventful morning; we dropped one bow anchor and even the stern anchor, as far as I remember.
Here are two more pictures from our time on the Countess.
I was in the Caribbean aboard the Countess the winter of '69 - '70 and have no recollection of her sinking a barge. Could that have been the year before or after? What I do recall is going through the Mississippi delta on the Prince the following year, and being amazed at the number of vessels that had been washed high and dry by a previous hurricane. In fact, when we arrived south, there was still a considerable swell running, but the rollers were well spaced. It was beautiful steaming with the sea on our stern. The wind was still up a bit, and there were a lot of flying fish which would take flight but be deposited on deck by the breeze. Funny the stuff you remember...
I signed off the Countess in June 1970, we sailed together, but I wonder if you could have been off on leave when we had that accident. It could have happened the previous fall, before you signed on? RolfA was part of the crew, but not yet working on deck I believe.
RolfA, I sent you a private message with my contact information; call me or send me your phone number. BigMig and I have had contact through email for a while now. Do you still have the same email address BigMig?
You know what would be great? A reunion. You guys could join me here in Los Angeles, or I'll fly your way. What do you say? We should think about this seriously.
E-mail unchanged, LaFlamme. Wish I could say the same for me LOL
I only took the regular leave entitlements in the 7 months I sailed on the Countess and did the Caribbean trip. If you remember, there were two assholes who had left the RCN early, and thought they owned the ship. And their treatment of the guys who worked at the gypsum plant in Kingston was disgusting. I remember one of them punching out the 2nd cook on the dock in Baltimore as well... Capt. Luckey showed them the exit when we hit Hansport. It's odd that I'm missing my sign on/off docs from the Countess, but have them all from the Prince. Even have my vaccination certificate from Jacksonville in Oct. '70. I was aboard the Prince for 6 uninterrupted months with one exception, to visit mom and my siblings before Xmas. I had had to surrender my license for 6 months so I spent the rest of that time at sea.
As for getting together, I don't wander too far from home anymore, particularly with a new grandson to spend time with. I'm nearly 70 so have to make the time count!!! That said, if you make it to the Maritimes let me know - I'd love to sit down and have a beer, a steak and a good jaw.
Feel free to share my e-mail address with RolfA confidentially, LaFlamme.
wow i know its been awhile since i was on here but there is a ton of information on the gypsum fleet and i am so happy to read it all
Sadly the dock at stony point sits abandoned now after the mines closed up
I was wondering if anyone knew of or heard the story of when in the early 70-80s one of the gypsum boats hit the dock and partially sunk at the dock causing an interesting and challenging repair
my father had told me this story but it was way before any decent pictures could be taken
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Hi emsbuff124. Glad you are enjoying the discussion among old shipmates. I never heard of an accident at the Stoney Creek wharf in my 2 year stint with Fundy Gypsum, so I can't offer you anything. The discussion of the timing of the barge sinking in New Orleans still has me confused. I was on the Caribbean trip winter of '69 - '70. I had driven to Halifax during the loading of the Countess, preparatory for her departure south, to see my girlfriend. While there, the fog set in thick! If you are familiar with the old Windsor highway, you'll know that it was a nasty drive back to Hantsport in the fog. As it turned out, I was late getting back; Countess had just let her lines go and I was standing on the dock thinking I'd missed a great opportunity to see a new part of the world. Well, Captain Luckey appeared on the wing of the bridge with his bullhorn, and I can hear him yet! "Stay on the dock, laddie, the tug'll bring you out!" We were dumping the load in Baltimore before heading south for the winter, and I remember being summoned to Capt. Luckey's cabin as we approached the gypsum plant. I was prepared for a real dressing down, but was very surprised when he said to me "You almost missed the boat back there laddie. Don't let it happen again!' And that was the only time I was ever disciplined on any of the ships I crewed on. Anyway, emsbuff124, that will give you a bit of insight into the fairness of the Countess' skipper! Cheers, BigMig
I knew two friends working in the Gypsum Bermuda office, Derek (Buck) Taylor and Roger Farge. Derek passed several years ago. I see Roger about the island once in a while.
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1. Please provide a introduction regarding ethics around the use of corporat resources and what to focus on?
Ethical use of corporate resources requires that employees be fair and honest to their employers. Few would argue that theft of company resources/assets is acceptable, or that the improper use of company resources/assets is acceptable (http://www.onlineethics.org/CMS/workplace/workcases/ti-ethics/personal_benefit.aspx#stand). However, it still occurs at an alarming rate. In fact, according to a recent survey released by Harris Interactive, the majority of office workers (58%) admit to taking office supplies home for their personal use (Salerno, 2006, http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/536700/taking_work_home_with_you_many_office_workers_admit_to/index.html). In fact, there are many practices that fall under the category of the ethical use of corporate resources, including:
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