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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Three Recipe Boxes (and a Basket)
Recipe boxes are nothing new - but this unicorn box from ChristopherAndTia sure is! It's always interesting - at least to me - to see the many variations people devise for such a basic organizing product. The same image that's on the cards is also on the lid of the box. Update on Feb. 15, 2011: it seems that Christopher and Tia are no longer making these boxes - although they can still make extra cards for people who bought the boxes previously.
Over at Jocole, you can design your own recipe box, selecting from a wide range of patterns - or even using one of your own.
Levenger sells "tools for serious readers" - so I guess in this case the company means readers of cookbooks and magazines with recipes. Update on Dec. 31, 2010: Levenger no longer sells this product.
And finally, Longaberger has two different recipe baskets. Update on Feb. 15, 2011: I'm no longer finding either of these on the Longaberger web site.
In other news: I'm off on vacation! There won't be any new posts until May 3, but expect some great new ideas then.
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Monday, April 20, 2009
April 2009 Organizing Tips and More
My April 2009 newsletter is now available.
Tip of the Month: Buying Well, to Avoid Future Clutter
Product of the Month: Altered paint cans
Donation Idea of the Month: Operation Happy Note
Also included: Quote of the Month
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
Solving the CD Storage Challenge
Do you have a serious CD collection - one you cherish and intend to keep? Do you want to keep the CDs in the jewel cases? Here are some of the nicest storage options I've seen. Note: Many of these companies also make DVD storage, but I'm going to focus on the CD options.
Let's start with the shelves. This wall unit from Wood Technologies stores 1200 CDs; there's a smaller version for 600 CDs.
Over in the U.K., Chris Sharp Cabinets makes this shelf which holds 296 CDs; a smaller version holds 148.
Jeremy Barnes makes wall-mounted CD shelves that hold 330 CDs.
And Wilkins & Kent in Australia makes CD cabinets in various sizes, storing 300 to over 1,000 CDs.
Coming back to the U.S., and moving away from wood, Topdeq sells these Cubos CD racks that hold 40 CDs per shelf. They come in 6-shelf and 11-shelf versions. Update on Nov. 1, 2009: Topdeq is closing its U.S. operation. You can still find the Cubos CD racks on the other Topdeq sites: Germany, France, etc.
Prefer an enclosed cabinet? Lombok has CD cabinets in two styles, and two sizes; this one stores 480 CDs.
Stan Pike is a furniture maker; one of his specialties seems to be apothecary cabinets, including CD apothecary chests.
Charles Matts makes a different type of CD cabinet.
If you like the look of steel rather than wood, you might consider the Can-Am cabinets, with two to four drawers, each of which holds 270 CDs. They come in a range of colors, too.
And you can stack them, so you can start out with a smaller size and add on as needed.
Finally, Bisley also makes cabinets designed for CDs; each drawer holds 120 of them, arranged in three rows.
Related Posts:
Saving Space: Storing CDs Without the Jewel Cases
3 Unusual CD Holders
Storing the Vinyl Record Collection: What to Do with the LPs
Record Album Storage: A Stunning Cabinet and Other Options
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
No Clothes Closet? No Problem!
How do you store your clothes when you don't have enough closet space? (Or maybe you don't have closets at all!) The typical answer is to use a wardrobe (or an armoire); these come in a huge range of styles and prices. The one above comes from my blog sponsor, Greentea Design; Greentea has other sizes and styles, too.
And here's a very different look, from Studio Becker.
And the Furniture Store Blog featured this wonderful Italian wardrobe a few days ago; see the blog for more details.
Here's a different take on the wardrobe, from Naomi Dean - who says it is "coming soon." [via Cribcandy]
Another approach would be a garment rack. This is one of the prettier ones I've seen. Update on Nov. 18, 2015: The site that I found this on is no longer selling this rack.
There are wall-mounted garment racks, too.
Professional organizer Karen Sheesley introduced me to the QuikCloset (and the InstaHanger) yesterday.
Here's a wall-mounted option from Topdeq; you can check out the company's other options, too. Update on May 10, 2011: Topdeq no longer has a U.S. site, but it does have sites for a number of other countries; I've linked to the French one for this specific product. I've since found it's the Cubix wall, from Pieperconcept.
For even more ideas, you could check places selling store fixtures, such as the two above.
And you can find yet more here:
- My post about the pogoCloset.
- Apartment Therapy's post on using chains and hangers.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Ask the Organizers: Storage Baskets for Cubbies
Want to put baskets or bins in your shelving with cubes/cubbies? On the last Twitter #askorg session, someone asked about baskets for 13" by 13" cubbies: something between IKEA and Gracious Home - with quality, but not too pricey.
Well, I've been able to find a few square storage containers that would fit. Pottery Barn has some nice 12" by 12" baskets, in dark and light shades.
This basket from the U.K. is a 12" cube - maybe too pricey, but I couldn't pass up this photo. Update on Aug. 11, 2013: I think this came from Great British Baskets, but I don't see it on the company's site any more.
Tomo Tala in the U.K. has cube baskets, too, measuring 30 cm (11.8"). Update on Aug. 11, 2013: Tomo Tala seems to have disappeared.
And I'm totally taken by the raffia baskets sold by TakaTomo.de, in three different color options. These measure 30 x 30 x 20 cm. You can also see them at the Rice web site. Update on Aug. 11, 2013: These now measure 30 x 30 x 25 cm; the website mentions that they fit the IKEA Expedit.
Not quite square - the larger size measures 12 x 11 x 10.25"h - are these baskets from Land of Nod, "featuring sturdy, hand-woven paper rope construction."
And if the storage doesn't have to be a basket, you could consider canvas options. The one above comes from World Market; there are a number of different patterns, plus some solid colors. These are collapsible, and they measure 12" by 12". Update on Aug. 11, 2013: World Market no longer carries these.
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Saturday, April 11, 2009
Shop Worth Knowing: Three Potato Four
Looking for storage options with character? Take a look at Three Potato Four! I found this site through The Haystack Needle, and I'm so grateful to Jen for the pointer. Note that vintage items will sell out - and others may, too - so the specific pieces listed here may not be available later. But there will probably be new wonderful things to admire. I'm just trying to give you an idea of the range of things available. I've been having a wonderful doing some virtual window shopping.
The item above is a vintage Hovis bread tin, size small - there's a larger one available, too.
Another option are the burlap buckets from Mayamade - each one is "re-purposed from a recycled (fair trade) coffee sack." (Maya also has an Etsy shop, but every time I look, there are no buckets in stock.)
I'm very fond of this vintage hardware store yardstick tray organizer, which seems to be a one-of-a-kind item.
There are also a few different old wooden salt codfish boxes.
For a change of pace, here's a wooden elephant stapler from the 1960s.
And moving beyond containers, the apple coathangers, in three different colors, are another organizing option.
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Friday, April 10, 2009
Furniture Focus: Barrister Bookcases
I first learned about barrister bookcases from The New York First Company, which sells the 300 Series from Hale. Why is it called a barrister bookcase? Wikipedia has a nice explanation.
A barrister requires the use of many law books and may frequently move to new chambers. A specialised form of portable bookcase has thus developed to meet their needs. A barrister's bookcase consists of several separate shelf units that may be stacked together to form a cabinet. An additional plinth and hood complete the piece. When moving chambers, each shelf is carried separately without needing to remove its contents and becomes a carrying-case full of books.But you may not care whether your barrister bookcase can actually be carried with the books in place; you may just like the look, and the glass protecting the contents.
Hale makes two lines of barrister bookcases for the home. Here's a close-up of that 300 series, with what Hale calls the "Quaint English" design.
And here's the 800 series - a more contemporary look.
Ethan Allen has a nice-looking option - but it appears to be a one-piece version, not a true barrister bookcase.
For a totally different look, you could get a steel version. This lawyers bookcase comes from Sonrisa. [via Apartment Therapy]
And, of course, barrister bookcases don't have to be used only for books.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
For Passover: A Poem About To-Do Lists
As we approach the Jewish holiday of Passover - a celebration of freedom - I wanted to share a related reflection. These are just the first few lines from The plague is the "to do" list, by Bonnie J. Morris. You can read the full poem in Lilith, Winter 2008-09 edition.
Just for once, I am all caught up.
And this should be the mantra,
The brucha, the Haggadah:
Freedom from our slavery is
The tearing up of lists.
Let those errands go.
[Image: Passover preparation to-do list from Chabad]
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Organizing Angst and Answers in 140 Characters
Twitter sent me these gems recently - and I've also included one of my tweets that others seemed to like.
The angst:
@David Lebovitz: I feel bad. I accidentally deleted an email that was 17" long. But as soon as I did, my headache went away. And now I feel better.
@David Lebovitz: The only downside to all this Indian cooking is where the heck does one store all these spices?
@FreeRangeMom: dang kids lost my dang car keys, dang it.
The answers, from the askorg session last week:
@OrganizeAtlanta: Purging: Make a box and label it "GUILT" and put in all the stuff you save out of obligation. Then realize you don't really like it.
@JeriDansky: If it's something you say is "OK" - do you have room in your life for things that are just OK?
More advice:
@OrganizingWiz: The same organizing tools don't work for every person; if you don't succeed at 1st, try changing the tool (i.e. To Do List vs. Tickler file)
Advice, of sorts - one person's answer, caught on a re-tweet:
@theredheadsaid: RT @lynnweingarten:OLD MOLDY SALSA dumped on torn up financial documents before final disposal is my identity theft deterrent of choice
And a reflection:
@bobulate: Talking about your to-do list is just a way of not doing.
Related posts:
Short Takes: A Decluttering Tale, Told on Twitter
A Whole Lot of Organizing Going On
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Monday, April 6, 2009
Garage Sales - Love Them or Leave Them?
Me, personally? I've never had a garage sale (or yard sale or tag sale), and I can't remember ever going to one, either. But if you're trying to decide if a garage sale is right for you, here are some things to consider.
1. You can make a reasonable amount of money.
A commenter on Creative Organizing wrote, "A few years ago we had a lot of items to sell, furniture, lots of kids/baby clothes, lawn equipment and tools, etc. Held it over two days and made over $500. It was worth it for the amount we made and what we had to sell."
Matt on Unclutterer took in about $500, too.
And over on Ask MeFi, Mozzie says, "If you live in a nice area, having a yard sale can be crazy productive."
2. A lot of people don't make much money.
"Your stuff is worth less than you think," says Lori, on Unclutterer. And timgray chimes in, saying,"If your $100.00 jeans are in a yard sale they are worth $1.00."
And here's some perspective from Real Simple: Carey Rademacher, creator of ItsDeductible, a donation-valuation software program, always donates clothing instead of trying to sell it. "A bagful of brand-name or designer clothing could be worth a $250 tax deduction versus a fraction of that at your sale―if the clothes sell at all," she says.
Stephanie on Get Rich Slowly says she actually lost money participating in a neighborhood yard sale.
3. It delays the "getting rid of it" process until the day of the sale, which can be frustrating. Many people want something gone as soon as they decide to part with it.
As a commenter on Creative Organizing wrote, "There is nothing worse than making the decision to get rid of something...and then have it hanging around."
4. It's a lot of work.
Chris, commenting on Unclutterer, says, "The best time for a yard sale is NEVER. The time spent organising, running and cleaning up after a yard sale makes them pretty pointless as a cash-generating exercise. Do yourself a favour: call up a charity, estimate the value of the goods, and use the receipt to lower your taxes."
And over on I'm an Organizing Junkie, Lucinda writes, "I'd rather have my teeth cleaned than have a G-Sale."
5. There's a chance of theft, if you're not careful.
One bit of obvious advice here is to keep your house locked, and don't allow people in to use your bathroom.
MrVisible says on LifeHacker: Keep your money in a belt, something like a toolbelt at your waist. Don't use a money box. People run off with them. It can be annoying.
And Get Rich Slowly concurs: Do NOT use a cash box. Carry your money on you at ALL times. You don't want to present a target for casual thieves. More than that, you don't want to be duped by professional swindlers who run distraction con games.
And keep an eye on your merchandise. As SaraAB87 says on Consumerist: Don't leave cd's and other disks in their cases, THEY WILL GET STOLEN!
But here's another issue, mentioned by Chip Thomas on Unclutterer: "We listed that we had multiple TV's for sale in our ad in the paper. ... Unfortunately, we didn't realize this made us a target for a night before burglary attempt."
6. Some people think they're fun!
As Mark Silver commented on steve-olson.com: "I would grieve to lose the yard sale as a social form. It's just fun to drive through town, or bicycle, and come across yard sales. It's like a treasure hunt.
"And, when we did it, we had fun at it - hanging out in the yard, chatting with people who came by, including friends. When we've gone through neighborhoods where several yard sales are in the same block, it's clear that many of them are having a great time, sipping ice tea, hanging out while the kids play.
"As a financial opportunity, it's just eh. But, as a social ritual, and a way to keep the secret economy of junk circulating, it's quite fun."
And Matthew Cornell added, "For me the biggest plusses of a garage sale is 1) socializing locally, 2) selling locally (reduced pollution, gas use, …), and 3) just hanging out."
If you want to have a garage sale, here are some useful guides:
- Yard Sales: An unclutterer's ultimate, how-to guide, by organizer Geralin Thomas.
- The Yardsale Queen.
- The Ultimate Tag-Sale Guide, from Real Simple.
- How to Operate a Successful Garage Sale.
[Picture: Garage sale sign sold by Sassy Signs]
Related information, from my newsletter:
10 Ways to Get Rid of Your Stuff
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Sunday, April 5, 2009
Fantasy-World Organizing
Are you comparing your home or office to those you see in magazines or catalogs? Thanks to Cool Mom Picks, I just read the following wise words about "org porn" on Buttoned Up. The people quoted, Alicia and Sarah, are the site's founders, who are also the authors of Everything (Almost) in Its Place.
"Org porn is that glossy, airbrushed fantasy world where everything is pristine, serene and perfectly in order, sort of Playboy, but with chore charts and name-plated cubbyholes," said Sarah Welch. "It's everywhere you look these days: in magazines, coffee table books, advertisements, and TV shows. ...And there's the same kind of issue in the time management realm, as Abagael MacAskill writes. She's a homeschooling mom, but similar unrealistic expectations plague many parents - and non-parents, too.
"Don't get us wrong, gazing at beautiful images of meticulously organized rooms, perfectly displayed collections, color-coordinated closets, flawless family schedules, pristine kitchens, tidy mud rooms, and picture-perfect work spaces can be titillating – even meditative. There's a reason we call it 'org porn,'" said Alicia Rockmore. "But when they become the primary yardstick by which you measure your own general state of organization is when it becomes unhealthy. An airbrushed land of perfect organization cannot be sustained in this messy, unpredictable world called real life."
I head off to the first of a day full of seminars directed at every conceivable aspect of homeschooling. At the first seminar a woman who is the mother of seven, speaks on organizing your house and your day, while simultaneously educating your children. As I walk away at the end I marvel at how she makes her own bread, volunteers at three or four charities weekly, crosses the country 6 months out of the year giving lectures on this topic, AND still manages to educate her seven children to genius status. I have two children at home and sometimes none of us make it out of our PJs by three in the afternoon and my sink is always full of dishes. ...So many of us see examples of people who seem to cope perfectly - they have time for everything, their homes are perfectly organized all the time. I don't know anyone like that in real life.
Homeschoolers are under scrutiny by everybody - the media, the government, the school district, extended family and even sometimes the neighbors. Because of this constant judging I think as homeschoolers we tend to overcompensate and present an unreasonable picture of perfection to the world of what homeschooling is like. Then we begin to believe it ourselves. Since it is not really perfection and never will be on this side of heaven we have set ourselves up for disappointment, failure and burnout.
Related Post:
Organizing on TV: Illusion vs. Reality
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Organizing with an Easter Theme
Bunnies and baskets and eggs, oh my! It's almost Easter, so here's my collection of organizing tools that fit with the holiday. I'm not seeing a whole lot that appeals to me, but I did find a few things I think are pretty special. For example, I'm quite taken with this magnet from PearsonMaron.
And while it might be stretching things a bit to call this an Easter-themed item, I do love this magnet with the dinosaurs in bunny masks, designed by Heather Hansma.
Here's an Easter cloth box with a March hare, by Rosablue. Update on March 23, 2010: I no longer see this product on the Rosablue web site.
For those us who have loved Joseph Schmidt chocolates and the lovely boxes they came in, this is our last chance to add to our collections; Easter 2009 will be the final season for the chocolates, and no more will be sold after June 30.
One place to get a nice Easter basket is the Peterboro Basket Company.
Moving on to eggs, here's the J Schatz egg bank, available in nine different colors. [via the nice person who commented on Apartment Therapy]
Related Post: Easter-ish Storage: Beyond the Typical Easter Basket
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Cutting Edge Sharpening: Where to Get Your Knives Sharpened
Chris Greywolf, aka Wolf, would rather be making armor and swords or leading the Khanate of the Golden Horde. But even the founder of a Mongolian living history group has to pay the bills. Hence, Cutting Edge Sharpening. Wolf sharpens blades for many of the meat markets and restaurants around town, including Whole Foods, dk Restaurants and 3660 on the Rise. And if you really want a Japanese katana to slice through fish, he can make you that, too.
You'll have to check with Wolf on the price of sword forging, but his kitchen knife sharpening rates are reasonable: $3 to $5 per blade.
Call ahead to get your knives sharpened. I met Wolf in front of his shop—a corrugated metal shack shoved between residential houses. As he disappeared into it, I could hear the grinding wheel switch on and wondered about the wisdom of handing over my knives to a stranger in an alleyway. But I am still here, and with freshly sharpened knives.
He wouldn't let me see inside his shop—"It's a mess," he said. But we chatted about his life as a blade honer:
How'd you get into knife sharpening?
It's actually a byproduct of what I already do. I'm a knife maker, a sword maker. As a kid, my grandfather taught me how to sharpen knives. I never thought this is what I wanted to do for a living. It was a necessity. We grew up on a small reservation on the Mainland so we always had to slaughter animals, skin out deer and stuff like that. Sharpening knives was just everyday life.
After I got out of the military, I apprenticed under Vince Evans, who was a very well known Hawaii blade maker. His father was a blacksmith, Bill Evans. I learned everything I could out of those two guys. After a few years of blade making, I went to Mongolia. Lived there off and on for seven years so learned a lot over there as well. After the birth of my son and my daughter in Mongolia, I decided, well, maybe I want my kids to grow up in the States.
Making swords and armor is really hit or miss. Sometimes you get customers, sometimes you don't. When you have little ones, you can't have that variability in income. I started pushing the sharpening.
Who orders swords?
Historical collectors, historical re-enactors. I'll get a request for Roman stuff. Another guy wants 13th century Mongolian or crusader or a Scottish suit of armor. I've done a lot of work with movies, a lot of movie props. Sometimes I do fight training. I was hired as a historical consultant for a film that came through a year ago. I made a bunch of weapons and armor for them and trained them in classic fighting styles from the Bronze Age.
I make my knives old-school style, forging of the steel.
So you sharpen knives for restaurants?
I go in their kitchens and bring a waterstone wheel and leather strop and I service pretty much all the blades. When I set up, all of the guys simply bring back their knives. That way the knife never leaves the line. I sharpen for the meat markets here, too—all of them.
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Not very often.
Every now and then one of my customers will cut themselves, but they'll thank me. They're not angry or pissed off, but they say, "Man, that knife was so sharp, I'll never forget you."
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08/30/2017 Steinexpo 2017: Liebherr presents high-performance wheel loaders for quarrying use
- Liebherr presents three high-performance wheel loaders for the quarrying industry
- L 580 and L 586 XPower wheel loaders for maximum efficiency with a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 30 per cent
- New L 518 Stereoloader® as a reliable partner for companies in the quarrying industry
Liebherr is to present two wheel loaders from the large wheel loader segment at this year's Steinexpo. With the two wheel loaders L 580 XPower® and L 586 XPower®, Liebherr introduces two machines from the successful XPower generation that are specially equipped for use in tough conditions in the extraction process. Another highlight on display at the Liebherr stand includes the emission stage IV/Tier 4f-compliant L 518 Stereoloader®, representing the new generation of stereoloaders. It caters to the needs of companies from the quarrying industry as a reliable partner and impresses thanks to its versatility.
The L 586 XPower® is used for presentations in the demo area. The trade fair exhibit has a tipping load of 21.600 kg with an operating weight of 32.600 kg. The L 586 XPower® is equipped with an efficient 260 kW/354 hp diesel engine compliant with emission stage IV/Tier 4f. The wheel loader is equipped with a powerful Z-bar linkage and a 5,5 m³ rock bucket with delta blade and a sturdy Liebherr tooth system.
The reinforced and redesigned Z-bar linkage is the best choice for use in quarrying. Thanks to the large torque in the lower lift arm range, the machine operator can quickly fill the bucket, which leads to a higher handling capacity. As another representative of the XPower generation, Liebherr presents the L 580 XPower® on the Liebherr trade fair stand.
XPower®: Sturdy, efficient and high-performance
The sturdiness of the machine was a particular focus during the development of the Liebherr XPower wheel loaders. Each XPower wheel loader is fitted with more rugged axles than the previous generation. In some cases, even with the axles of the next larger model of the previous generation. In addition to the axles, Liebherr has reinforced further core components such as the hydraulic cylinders and the lift arm. These are the ideal conditions for demanding use at the quarry face.
At the heart of the XPower wheel loader is the power-split stage IV/Tier 4f-compliant XPower driveline that Liebherr now provides as standard for these machines. It combines a hydrostatic drive, which is ideal for short loading cycles, with a mechanical drive, which in turn shows its benefits when covering long distances. This combination ensures maximum efficiency and exceptional fuel savings of up to 30 per cent in comparison to wheel loaders of the same size class.
To optimally manage challenges such as steep ascents in quarrying, wheel loaders require a particularly powerful drive. Boasting a combination of hydrostatic and mechanical drives, the XPower ground drive system enables XPower wheel loaders to offer maximum performance. The interaction between these two drive types continuously adjusts to the respective application automatically. As a result, XPower® offers optimum acceleration and performance along all loading cycles.
L 518 Stereoloader® as a reliable partner for quarrying companies
With the new stereoloader L518 Stereo®, Liebherr presents an agile and versatile partner for companies in the quarrying industry. The L 518 Stereo is equipped with the powerful and new standardised Z-bar linkage with hydraulic quick hitch and a 3,5 m³ high-tipping bucket. With an operating weight of 9.320 kg, the exhibit achieves a tipping load of 6.860 kg.
The Liebherr stereoloaders have been known as reliable and agile all-rounders for over two decades. The two new models L 514 Stereo and L 518 Stereo, which were introduced by Liebherr in May, also stand for these qualities. The key component of the new Stereoloader® is further constituted by the stereo steering that is typical for Liebherr in this machine class, featuring a combination of articulated steering and a steered rear axle.
For use involving longer distances to be covered, Liebherr optionally offers the models as a "speeder" version. In this version, the new Stereoloaders ® achieve a top speed of 40 km/h. As a result, operators save time and money because the fast wheel loaders cover large distances in a short period of time. Both new models, the L514 Stereo and L518 Stereo, are available from the second half of 2017 and can be seen at various trade fairs.


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While it is wise to be aware of what is happening in our world, it is wiser still to think on these things. . . . Whatever is true noble right pure lovely admirable praiseworthy excellent Phillipians 4:8 (NIV)
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Coping with Everyday Problems
Stress is a natural part of life. The expressions are familiar to us, "I'm stressed out," "I'm under too much stress," or "Work is one big stress."
Stress is hard to define because it means different things to different people; however, it's clear that most stress is a negative feeling rather than a positive feeling.
Stress can be both physical and mental
You may feel physical stress which is the result of too much to do, not enough sleep, a poor diet or the effects of an illness. Stress can also be mental: when you worry about money, a loved one's illness, retirement, or experience an emotionally devastating event, such as the death of a spouse or being fired from work.
However, much of our stress comes from less dramatic everyday responsibilities. Obligations and pressures which are both physical and mental are not always obvious to us. In response to these daily strains your body automatically increases blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, metabolism, and blood flow to you muscles. This response, is intended to help your body react quickly and effectively to a high-pressure situation.
However, when you are constantly reacting to stressful situations without making adjustments to counter the effects, you will feel stress which can threaten your health and well-being.
It is essential to understand that external events, no matter how you perceive those events which may cause stress. Stress often accompanies the feeling of "being out of control."
How do I know if I am suffering from stress?
Remember, each person handles stress differently. Some people actually seek out situations which may appear stressful to others. A major life decision, such as changing careers or buying a house, might be overwhelming for some people, while others may welcome the change. Some find sitting in traffic too much to tolerate, while others take it in stride. The key is determining your personal tolerance levels for stressful situations.
Stress can cause physical, emotional and behavioral disorders which can affect your health, vitality, peace-of-mind, as well as personal and professional relationships. Too much stress can cause relatively minor illnesses like insomnia, backaches, or headaches, and can contribute to potentially life-threatening diseases like high blood pressure and heart disease.
Tips for reducing or controlling stress
As you read the following suggestions, remember that success will not come from a half-hearted effort, nor will it come overnight. It will take determination, persistence and time. Some suggestions may help immediately, but if your stress is chronic, it may require more attention and/or lifestyle changes. Determine YOUR tolerance level for stress and try to live within these limits. Learn to accept or change stressful and tense situations whenever possible.
- Be realistic. If you feel overwhelmed by some activities (yours and/or your family's), learn to say NO! Eliminate an activity that is not absolutely necessary. You may be taking on more responsibility than you can or should handle. If you meet resistance, give reasons why you're making the changes. Be willing to listen to other's suggestions and be ready to compromise.
- Shed the "superman/superwoman" urge. No one is perfect, so don't expect perfection from yourself or others. Ask yourself, "What really needs to be done?" How much can I do? Is the deadline realistic? What adjustments can I make?" Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
- Meditate. Just ten to twenty minutes of quiet reflection may bring relief from chronic stress as well as increase your tolerance to it. Use the time to listen to music, relax and try to think of pleasant things or nothing.
- Visualize. Use your imagination and picture how you can manage a stressful situation more successfully. Whether it's a business presentation or moving to a new place, many people feel visual rehearsals boost self-confidence and enable them to take a more positive approach to a difficult task.
- Take one thing at a time. For people under tension or stress, an ordinary workload can sometimes seem unbearable. The best way to cope with this feeling of being overwhelmed is to take one task at a time. Pick one urgent task and work on it. Once you accomplish that task, choose the next one. The positive feeling of "checking off" tasks is very satisfying. It will motivate you to keep going.
- Exercise. Regular exercise is a popular way to relieve stress. Twenty to thirty minutes of physical activity benefits both the body and the mind.
- Hobbies. Take a break from your worries by doing something you enjoy. Whether it's gardening or painting, schedule time to indulge your interest.
- Healthy life style. Good nutrition makes a difference. Limit intake of caffeine and alcohol (alcohol actually disturbs regular sleep patterns), get adequate rest, exercise, and balance work and play.
- Share your feelings. A conversation with a friend lets you know that you are not the only one having a bad day, caring for a sick child or working in a busy office. Stay in touch with friends and family. Let them provide love, support and guidance. Don't try to cope alone.
- Give in occasionally. Be flexible! If you find you're meeting constant opposition in either your personal or professional life, rethink your position or strategy. Arguing only intensifies stressful feelings. If you know you are right, stand your ground, but do so calmly and rationally. Make allowances for other's opinions and be prepared to compromise. If you are willing to give in, others may meet you halfway. Not only will you reduce your stress, you may find better solutions to your problems.
- Go easy with criticism. You may expect too much of yourself and others. Try not to feel frustrated, let down, disappointed or even "trapped" when another person does not measure up. The "other person" may be a wife, a husband, or child whom you are trying to change to suit yourself. Remember, everyone is unique, and has his or her own virtues, shortcomings, and right to develop as an individual.
Where to Get Help
Help may be as close as a friend or spouse. But if you think that you or someone you know may be under more stress than just dealing with a passing difficulty, it may be helpful to talk with your doctor, spiritual advisor, or employee assistance professional. They may suggest you visit with a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or other qualified counselor.
Ideas to consider when talking with a professional:
List the things which cause stress and tension in your life.
How does this stress and tension affect you, your family and your job?
Can you identify the stress and tensions in your life as short or long term?
Do you have a support system of friends/family that will help you make positive changes?
What are your biggest obstacles to reducing stress?
What are you willing to change or give up for a less stressful and tension-filled life?
What have you tried already that didn't work for you?
If you do not have control of a situation, can you accept it and get on with your life?


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Lukewarm Stove: Price, Delmon Young and the Phillies, Soriano, Bourn, Volstad (UPDATE: Young to Phils)
The weekend diversion that is the Cubs Convention stemmed the flow – at least around here – of rumors, but they're back in force …
- Ken Rosenthal looked to stir things up a little bit with a conspiracy theory in the wee hours of the morning, which he attributes to an anonymous executive: "[The Cubs' hiring of Derek Johnson as Minor League Pitching Coordinator] did not escape the attention of one rival executive, who viewed the hiring of Johnson as possibly the first step toward the Cubs landing left-hander David Price. The theory might be a bit of a reach, seeing as how Price is not eligible for free agency until after the 2015 season and coveted by virtually every team in baseball. A lot could happen in the next three years. Specifically, a team such as the Rangers could trade for Price and sign him long-term. The Cubs, though, also could take a similar approach. Ideally, they would prefer to keep their top prospects, then add Price in free agency just as those youngsters were starting to mature. Either way, the hiring of Johnson certainly wouldn't hinder the Cubs' pursuit of Price. The two were close at Vanderbilt, and friends say that Price gives Johnson significant credit for his success." At least Ken said it was a reach. It is. An extreme one. Setting aside the fact that the minor league pitching coordinator and the major league arms aren't going to be working together on the kind of regular basis that would lure a David Price, it's not like Price is available to go wherever he wants for another three years. In the interim, he's as certain to be traded as any player in baseball. So, whether he wants to come to the Cubs or not, he'll go where he's traded. Perhaps the connection with Johnson – say he's promoted along the way? – helps the Cubs have confidence that Price would sign an extension, and that pushes a deal, but even that's a stretch.
- Rosenthal's piece also says the Mariners are weighing a four-year, $100 million extension offer to Felix Hernandez (who is under contract for two more years). Given the market, and the complete awesomeness of Hernandez, that would be a pretty favorable deal, all things considered.
- Ken also says the Rangers are sticking to their "we've moved on" stance with the Diamondbacks regarding Justin Upton, but I have a hard time believing the two sides won't re-engage. Michael Bourn still seems like an ill-fitting back-up option.
- Speaking of Bourn, the Braves still have some measure of interest, but David O'Brien doesn't think it's going to happen. He notes that manager Fredi Gonzalez reached out to Bourn at some point in the last few weeks, though.
- The months-long rumored dance between the Cubs and Phillies regarding Alfonso Soriano has another wrinkle: CSN Philly cites sources who tell them the Phillies are "seriously" considering signing free agent outfielder Delmon Young. At a superficial level, Young and Soriano are comparable players – questionable defense in left, power but no OBP, and imperfect types. Beyond the superficial, though, you've got the fact that Soriano is the faaaar superior defender, Soriano's offensive numbers blow Young's away in 2012 (and, generally, in the past, too), and Soriano doesn't have off-the-field issues. Indeed, Soriano is regarded as one of the best guys in the clubhouse in baseball. Are the Phillies grabbing some leverage, or have they moved on from any possibility of a Soriano deal? I guess we'll see. Young, although he'd come for only money (as opposed to prospects and some money for Soriano), is clearly the inferior option. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro was surprisingly candid when asked if the Phillies were considering Young – flat out admitting that they were – which sure sounds like a leverage ploy. Keep your eyes on this one.
- Speaking of Soriano and the Phillies, Bruce Levine, who notes Soriano's persistent desire to remain with the Cubs if possible, reports that back when the Cubs and Phillies originally discussed a swap in November, it wasn't outfielder Domonic Brown on the table. It was some of the young pitching talent that went to the Twins in the Ben Revere deal. That trade sent young big league pitcher Vance Worley and nice pitching prospect Trevor May, so … ouch. Might have ended up being nice for the Cubs. I'm sure a variety of deals were discussed, though. That doesn't necessarily mean anything was close.
- Jim Bowden says that Soriano remains one of the most likely outfielders to be dealt between now and the start of the season, and lists the Phillies and Orioles as the most likely destinations. Not a lot of meat there, but it's more info.
- Chris Volstad signed a minor league deal with probably best team he could have chosen: the Rockies. With the possibility of their four-man-plus-four-piggyback returning this year, they could use as many as eight "starting" pitchers. Volstad, as a sinkerballer, is a good fit at Coors, too. He's gotta, like, make the sinker work. He gets $1.5 million if he makes the team.
- UPDATE: The Phillies have signed Young for one year and $750,000. So apparently Amaro was so open because the deal was essentially done. Does this mean Soriano to the Phils is absolutely dead? Not necessarily, given that Young was just signed for barely above the Major League minimum (in other words, he ain't really blocking anyone). But there's no plausible way Soriano and Young could play in the same outfield, so I'm thinking this is probably the Phillies' move in left field for now. The Cubs clearly stuck to their guns on (their perception of) Soriano's value.
Wesneski as a Velo Guy, Fulmer as a Closer, Heyward as a Dodger, Beer Bats at Wrigley, and Other Cubs Bullets
Phillies First Baseman Rhys Hoskins Just Went Down on a Non-Contact Injury, Had to Be Carted Off (UPDATE: ACL)
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs Thump the Diamondbacks, Wesneski Cruises, Thompson, Mastrobuoni, More


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|About Fedora
|Vision statement: Our vision.
|Foundations: Our core values.
|Overview: Our mission.
|Objectives: Our specific objectives.
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Why a Vision Statement?
Many organizations choose to create a vision statement (along with a mission statement and set of core values) to help them with their strategic planning. (See the article on Strategic Planning for more details on a vision statement.)
In August 2010, the Fedora Board set out to create a vision statement for Fedora. They used a number of methods to gather input from the greater Fedora community, including IRC chat sessions, mailing lists, blog posts, and social networking. The Fedora Board then synthesized that input into a concise vision statement, and the vision statement was ratified by the Board on 04 October 2010.
Background and Rationale
The use of the term free culture here refers to producing Free Content in an open, collaborative environment. From discussion, many Board members felt that just software was too limiting.


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Abuelma'atti, ZMT 2005, Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures , PhD thesis, Salford : University of Salford.
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Intercultural contacts that allowed for cross-cultural fertilization were made possible through translation. Translation, in the main, has been understood as an activity that requires knowing the source and target languages to achieve the same informational and emotive effects of the source language in the target one. Yet, the search for equivalence led translators to realize that linguistic terms do not appear in isolation; they are part and parcel of a culture. Fairclough's stipulation, from a critical discourse analysis point of view, that language as discourse is invested with ideologies that organize socially shared attitudes, engages language in a complex relationship with social cognition, power and culture. The characterization of language as such leads to the production of a master discourse through which identity, similarity and difference are identified. Within the context of globalization, intercultural translation, particularly between cultures that are unequal politically and economically, adheres to a master discourse of translation and representation through which the other is received, accepted and/ or refused then reproduced. Consequently, source texts and people are transformed into signs familiar to the translating community constructing as such domestic identities of foreign cultures. Drawing on translation from Arabic, and in light of critical discourse analysis approaches, the translation of culture and the culture of translation, the research considers the case of Nawal El-Saadawi. The aim is to explore and examine how the constraints and disciplinary demands of the master discourse of translation and representation affect the translation traffic from Arabic into English. In a rapidly globalizing world, the ethics of translation postulate that translation should create a readership that is open to cultural differences for a true globalization of cultures, and improve cultural relations rather than being a tool for reinforcing and diffusing existing representations and images of one culture about the other.
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Based on the CCH Syllabus
Hour-wise distribution of Topics(20 Hours)
1. Introduction
2. History of the development of psychology
3. Branches of Psychology
4. Schools of Psychology
5. Concept of Mind – Mesmer
6. Concept of Mind – Hypnosis
7. Sigmund Freud
8. Contemporary Schools of Psychology
9. Attention
10. Perception
11. Learning
12. Intelligence
13. Memory
14. Causes of Forgetting
15. Cognition, Ideation. Imagination
16. Emotion, Instinct & Sentiment
17. Conation" Drives & Motives
18. Behavior
19. Methods of studying Behavior
20. Relation between Body & Mind in Health & Disease
Psychology originated in man's curiosity about the nature of his activities and experience. The great thinkers believed in an invisible something in man as the cause of behavior and experience. This was name 'psyche', which means soul or mind. lit was in the year 1590 that Croukle used the term psychology, derived from two Greek words 'psyche' and "logos". Logos means a talk. Thus psychology means talk about the soul. But in modem rimes psychology is defined in a different way.
Psychology is as old as civilization. Historically psychology is the outgrowth of philosophy. It was the philosophers who turned their attention to the nature of human mind. Till the beginning of 19th century, Psychology had developed as a branch of philosophy; but in an attempt to be more scientific psychology has now become an independent science. The formal launching of psychology as a separate science occurred when Wilhelm Woundt, the famous psychologist, opened the first psychological institute at the university of Leipzig in Germany.
Definition of Psychology
In ancient times psychology was defined as the science of soul, i.e. the nature and character of soul. Different answers were given, and all of them were vague, since it was difficult to say where the soul exists, or what exactly it is. In the absence of a clear and definite knowledge, it was unscientific to define psychology as the science of soul. .
Later psychology came to be defined as the science of Consciousness. (William J James). Psychology was to investigate our internal experience, i.e. Thoughts, sensation and feelings. In this sense, psychology deals with all aspects of man's conscious life such as ' knowing, feeling and willing. This definition was also rejected on the ground that conscious experience is strictly private and purely subjective. All internal processes are not conscious; there are unconscious processes also in our mind. The occurrence of dreams, disorders of personality and hypnotism prove this. Our aim should be to study the whole mind, and not merely the conscious part alone.
Another definition is that Psychology is the science of Behavior. (J.B.Watson, thefounder of Behaviorist school of psychology). Behavior to Watson is purely a 'Stimulus-Response' affair. But according to modem psychology, behavior includes external behavior as well as internal experiences.
According to modern concept, psychology is the science of human behavior and experience. Psychology is often referred to as the biosocial science, Man is a biological and social organism. Social interaction is man's one of the most obvious traits, because it is fundamental to human existence. Behavior alone can be observed and studied. Psychology studies the behavior of the individual throughout the span of his life. It studies all aspects of cognitive activities like perception, intelligence, memory and forgetting, emotional activities
Psychology is considered as a Science, because it is the systematic study of human experience and behavior. The term no longer refers only to the study of the external world, but also to methods used in obtaining and interpreting available data. Science is aimed at an increased understanding of man and his universe, as well as betterment of man. Science systematizes common sense knowledge, which is not accurate. Scientific knowledge on the other hand is precise, complete and reliable. Psychology is a science, because it uses scientific _ methods. Description, production and control are the three related stages in scientific procedure. By adopting scientific methods, psychology becomes an objective science, which aims at precision and validity.
Psychology as a science is empirical. It rests on experiment and observation, rather than opinion, argument or belief. . The advantage of experimental methods is repetition of experiments, control of conditions, verification results and measurement of results. But in -psychology, experimental method has some limitations due to the fact that human beings are the subjects of experiments. Psychologists also make use of descriptive approach, which includes naturalistic observation, use of surveys and clinical methods.
History of the development of Psychology
Psychology is the study of human nature.
History: 3 stages in the development of psychology.
1. Primitive mysticism
2. Branch of philosophy
3. Natural science
Primitive mysticism; – oldest concept
Originated in man's consciousness to an inner spirit, a little man located somewhere in the body.
A man within a man – the soul imprisoned in the body. which regulates man's nature, and behavior. In religions, the soul was recognized as a spiritual entity.
Branch of philosophy
Early Greek philosophers spoke of the psyche – the soul as the center of experience. The name psychology was then derived from the word psyche. Sometimes the word mind was used instead of soul. According to Plato mind was an assemblage of ideas. So psychology was referred to as the study of feeling and ideas.
Mind is a function of bodily processes,, Heart was supposed to activate all bodily processes and hence it was expressed that mind is located in the heart. Later Brain was explained as the activator of bodily functions, hence the seat of mind. Psychology was defined as the science of consciousness, i.e. whatever we are aware of. Unconscious experiences and facts of behavior was not included in the definition of psychology. Later, philosophers continued to theorize about the nature of human experiences and behavior.
In 1690, the Englishman John Locke in his 'Essay concerning Human Understanding' put forth the idea that human knowledge is acquired during life, not inherited or based as ' innate ideas'. This is only partially true.
Many philosophers tried to explain the nature of mind and body relationship-
e.g. : Wilheim Leibiniz- Harmony between mind and body is predetermined by God.
Separate Natural Science
Psychology did not exist as a separate scientific discipline, until the end of 19th Century. Modem Psychology has its origin in Wilheim Wundt's laboratory of experimental psychology established in Leibiniz in 1879.
Psychology emerged out of two traditions: Philosophy and Natural science. Many basic concepts of psychology trace their origin back to philosophy. Development of other natural sciences like physics, and, later biological sciences also influenced the growth and development of psychology as a natural science.
Wilheim Wundt (1839-1920)
He was a medical graduate, teacher in philosophy. His interests turned towards research in .physiology, particularly sense perceptions led to interests in psychology.
William James (1842-1910)
Began as a medical student. He wrote the book – Principles of Psychology.
He was interested in analyzing how the mind functioned rather than observing its .
Wundt was not impressed by James. He commented, "It is literature, it is beautiful but it is psychology."
However &both played a major rote shaping the direction of psychology as a discipline.
He emphasized the importance of making careful observation and asking proper questions.
Definition -Psychology is the Science of behavior in relation with the environment.
Behavior may vary according to different factors:
1. Childhood, adulthood, old age
2. Conscious and unconscious Behavior
3. Normal and Abnormal behavior
4. Subjective and Objective behavior
Behavior-may be
1.Expressed / Social/ Outward
2 Intrapsychic (Unconscious processes)
Branches of psychology
1. Theoretical or Pure Psychology
2. Practical or Applied Psychology
Theoretical Psychology
1.Physiological – Studies the physiological basis of behavior.
2.Psychology of Cognition – deals with mental activities and processes like perception, thinking, understanding, reasoning etc.
3. Abnormal psychology- Studies the causes, types and development of abnormal behavior
4. Differential psychology- Studies the individual differences in behavior pattern, components of differentiation.
5. Parapsychology – Studies the basis of supernatural things or activities, superstitions, extra sensory perceptions etc.
6 Soc/a/ psychology- dynamics of group behavior- influence of culture, propaganda. etc.
7. Animal psychology
Applied Psychology
1. Child psychology: Developmental changes in behavior and attitudes with age.
2. Educational psychology :
Problems of education
Age level education
Methods of teaching
Detection of subnormal individuals etc
3. Industrial and Business psychology:
Setup of the building, institution and other arrangement
Selection of personnel for various jobs
Problems of occupational set up
4. Criminal Psychology:
Criminal behavior, causes and types.
Types of punishments
5. Psychology of war
Selection of personal for battlefield
Problems and counseling.
6. Psychometircs:
Developing various psychological tools for assessment techniques.
7. Counseling psychology :
Problematic Cases
Scientific assessment of a person
Positive and negative counseling
8. Clinical psychology:
Final word for other branches of psychology
Treatment methods
Research methods
Download the complete notes : www.similima.com/pdf/psychology-postgraduates.pdf


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Theater review: A 'Carousel' you'll want to keep riding
With their production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel," the Turtle Lane Playhouse has found the key to a very satisfying evening in the theater.
Make your big decisions well, and they'll carry the show for you, covering up for any smaller decisions that may not work out quite as well.
The biggest decision any theater has to make is the choice of show. And the classic musical "Carousel," based on Ferenc Molnar's play "Liliom," is a terrific choice. It's a deeply moving story, so much so that you'd have to have a heart of steel not to respond to it. From the very beginning it engages us, and we find ourselves very much caring about its two main characters, Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan, even though he's obviously flawed and she's naive. Neither is really ready for the marriage they start with each other.
The show is also a good choice because the music is lush and beautiful. And being set in coastal Maine in the 1870s, the show has a natural appeal for New Englanders.
The second biggest decision any theater has to make is casting the leads, and they couldn't have done better than selecting Nicholas Howe as Billy Bigelow. He gives a superb performance.
From the start, he captures the cocky swagger of the carnival barker who has a reputation for flirting with young women riding the carousel. That's how he meets Julie. And before they know it, both ignore the demands of their respective bosses and choose the tantalizing but uncertain possibilities of love over their jobs.
What makes Howe's performance so compelling is that it's emotionally honest through-and-through. He completely understands and embodies the moment, whether he's playing with Julie when they first meet, treating her with considerable toughness later on, or suddenly being tender with her. He makes an instant switch between being tough and tender when Julie insists on telling him something important and he hardly has time for her until she announces that she's pregnant. Suddenly he wraps his arms around her, buries his face into her chest, and carries her on one arm into their digs with Julie's Aunt Nettie. There's not a false note to his performance.
Julianne Richards as Julie Jordan is appealing and does a good job of being fearless of Billy and trying to prevent him from going off with his shady friend Jigger Craign. Julie is extremely sympathetic when Billy makes his fatal mistake, but Richards - and Russell Greene as director - wisely allow this musical to be primarily about Billy and his being torn between his better and worse selves.
Some of the acting leans toward the obvious. Carrie Pipperidge, Julie's friend, is supposed to represent the conventional choices as she marries the fisherman Enoch Snow. But Heather R. Karwowski as Carrie tends to overplay the conventionality and would do better to approach the role more naturally, showing us some of her doubts about the route she takes.
We'd like to see a little more of her humanity as we would of Mrs. Mullin (played by Kara Dunn), the owner of the carnival who has unrealistic yearnings for Billy. Margaret McCarty as Nettie Fowler, Julie's aunt, conveys a nice sense of maturity and responsibility, an even keel to the many young people around her.
The story turns on Jigger's persuading Billy to help him hold up and possibly murder the owner of the local mill as he carries $3,000 to a docked whaling ship. Billy sees it as his only chance to make the money he needs to care for his family. Unfortunately, Ryan Garvin is miscast as Jigger. He doesn't develop a mesmerizing hold on Billy nor does he explore the depths of the evil streak that makes him want to spoil every good thing he encounters.
The scene in which Billy find himself outside heaven's pearly gates being given a chance to return to Earth for a day captures the imagination. And his day back on Earth is deeply moving, especially his awkward efforts to redeem himself with his 15-year-old daughter Louise, who's played with wonderful feeling by Gillian Gordon. She and Derek Raposo as a young carnival barker perform a lovely ballet.
The cast and ensemble have good singing voices and give rousing performances of "June is Bustin' Out All Over" and "This Was a Real Nice Clambake" as well as a poignant reprise of "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Michele Boll's beautifully painted scrims of the ocean and island with a cottage and another with lighthouse have an Edward Hopper touch as they capture the feeling of costal Maine.
You don't have to be a Billy Bigelow to feel the tragedy of his ways or to be caught up in this production and what it has to say to us all.
WHAT: "Carousel"
WHEN: Through Dec. 6
WHERE:Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose St., Newton
INFO: 617-244-0169; www.turtlelane.org


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Harriman, Edward Henry
Harriman, Edward Henry, 1848–1909, American railroad executive, b. Hempstead, N.Y.; father of William Averell Harriman. He became a stockbroker in New York City and soon entered the railroad field, where he attracted attention by able management of the Illinois Central RR, of which he became a director (1883) and vice president (1887). He became executive committee chairman of the Union Pacific in 1898 and repossessed for it the Oregon Short Line. By purchase of the holdings of Collis P. Huntington, he secured control not only of the Southern Pacific RR but also of the Central Pacific RR. His attempt to secure an entrance into Chicago by gaining control of the Burlington & Quincy RR was blocked by James J. Hill in a struggle famous in American financial history. In a later compromise, he joined with Hill and J. P. Morgan in organizing the Northern Securities Company, a holding company formed to prevent railroad competition. But in 1904 the trust was ordered dissolved by the U.S. Supreme Court. Harriman used the financial strength of his roads to buy widely and speculatively in railroad stocks elsewhere. He conducted the Harriman Alaskan expedition of 1899, a scientific undertaking; sponsored boys' clubs; and pledged $1 million and 10,000 acres (4,047 hectares) of forest land to New York state for park purposes. The reservation, now the 42,500-acre (17,200-hectare) Harriman State Park, is part of the Palisades Interstate Park.
See biographies by G. Kennan (2 vol., 1922; repr. 1969) and J. E. H. L. Mercer (1985); L. Haeg, Harriman vs Hill: Wall Street's Great Railroad War (2013).
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