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Ah! Les Franรงais A Personal View Of France
Freemasonry A Daily Advancement
Formula One The Phenomenon
For or Against
first Impressions of this wonderful country
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4. Freemasonry a daily advancement A personal view on this subject.
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CONTENTS
8. London
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A brief history of London.
10. A Hot Summer Summer in France
12. Ah! Les Francaise
EDITOR David Oddy CONTRIBUTORS David Oddy Jasmina Markovic Catherine McIntyre
Moving and Living in France.
21. Jasmina Markovic
PHOTOGRAPHER David Oddy
An Up And Coming Photographer
EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES lahausse@gmx.co.uk
22. Fresh, Simple Surprises Some Recipes For Summer.
24. Capital Punishment A readers contribution.
28. Entertainment Films Schedules for Release 2011
34. Motoring Formula One
3.0 Catherine McIntyre A Labour Of Love.
38. Musical Muses A Lifetime Of Music.
Back Page. Coffee Best Drink Of The Day.
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We would like to thank everyone who purchases this Magazine and hope that you will support us in future editions. This First Edition features France and it is hoped in future with help from contributors to feature other Countries as well.
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EDITORIAL | The Beginning
DREAMS DO COME TRUE L
aunching a new magazine can be a bit traumatic. Not only do you have to ensure that you target your audience correctly but you also have to ensure that it will be read after the first edition.
EXCITING TIMES HEY? I KNOW WITH YOUR HELP THIS WILL BE SUCCESSFUL
A Magazine will be successful or fail on it’s theme and the most important task for myself has been to ensure that the Magazines ‘theme’ is one that will entice readers and contributors alike. So what is the theme of this Magazine?
In essence it has none. Sounds a bit Irish I know but after many hours of consideration it came down to one simple fact – nothing is new. It has all been done before. Accepting this it was then easy to see where this Magazine was going. It was to be nothing and everything. Let me explain. Most Magazines concentrate on one area, Gossip, Show Biz, Motoring etc so it was pointless producing yet another Magazine covering such areas. I thought of producing one about my hobby but again this would only be of interest to a small audience, so in the end I decided to have no theme.
This Magazine then encompasses all and everything. It will obviously evolve as it grows but all areas of interest can and will be covered. This then means I need a lot of contributions so as of now we are looking for anyone who would like to submit an article for consideration for publication or perhaps offer their services as a regular contributor have their own section.
recompense – but initially all that we can offer is the opportunity to get into print.
This will have to be on a voluntary basis but if the Magazine is successful and sales take off them we obviously will look to some form of
Exciting times hey? I know with your help this will be successful so get writing!
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FREEMASONRY A DAILY ADVANCEMENT
VEI L ED I N ALLEGORY A ND ILLUSTRATE D B Y S Y M B OL S
F REEMASON I S A V ERY P ERSONA L SUBLE C T AN D HERE I OF F ER AN I N SI G HT I N TO TH IS FA SCINATING WO RLD B Y DAV I D W O DDY
that specifically relate to the Fraternity. Learn an extra piece of ritual; read up on the history of Freemasonry; read a book or two on a Masonic topic; examine how you can put into practice what has been learned. The integrity of Freemasonry depends on the quality of the knowledge and the practice of each individual Freemason. Freemasonry exists as an expression of individual members. Even though there is a central tradition that must be adhered to it means nothing if it is not known and practiced by Masons on a personal basis.
Secondly, whilst learning such things and increasing and developing our knowlA Freemason is required to make a ‘daily advance- edge of the Craft is of a ment in Masonic knowledge’. This is one of the pri- primary importance, there mary duties that a Freemason obligates to adhere to. are other areas of knowledge that can apply as well. Let us explore this issue and see how we can meet this obligation, and look at the many different In the Fellowcraft degree we categories of knowledge that are available. Like are taught of the importance most things in Freemasonry the interpretation of of the ‘Seven Liberal Arts and this phrase is left up to the individual; but there Sciences which are, Grammar; are some things that we can look at to see if we Rhetoric; Logic; Arithmetic; are fulfilling our duty for a daily advancement. Geometry; Music and Astronomy. In the early days it was Firstly, and most obviously, is to learn about things these seven categories that
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were thought to contain everything there was to be known. So by studying them we are being instructed on our own path towards understanding the mysteries of the universe and the human condition. A daily advancement does not just mean learning something Masonic, but also ensuring that we are increasing our knowledge in one of these other areas as well. By doing so we are fulfilling one of the primary functions behind Freemasonry, which is making ourselves a more complete and productive individual in a physical, mental, and spiritual sense so forming the Perfect Ashlar. Should we upgrade our view of the ‘Arts and Sciences’ to fit a modern perspective? I do not think this is necessary but I do think an easier way is to have a closer look at how present knowledge can be covered by these seven categories. As an example poetry and lit-
erature can be seen to fall under the category of ‘Grammar’ or ‘Rhetoric’. If grammar and rhetoric are the use of language to inform and persuade then they can be seen as examples of linguistics being used to inform us of worlds and concepts that were previously foreign. Astronomy, geometry, and arithmetic can be seen as a way to study the natural sciences - to make more complete our understanding of the physical world that we live in. So then why could it not also be said that the study of biology, physics, chemistry, medicine and psychology are also ways to advance our Masonic knowledge? The important point is that we knowingly make a daily advancement towards personal and spiritual improvement. We must not neglect to learn the specific Masonic knowledge mentioned earlier, because any increase in such knowledge is for the benefit
of and the future of the Fraternity as a whole. We must not think though that such topics are the only way in which to fulfill our obligation. We must ask ourselves every day, ‘what advancements have I made?’ ‘What have I learned today about myself, the world, and that which exists beyond?’ ‘How can I apply such knowledge for the greater good of all? These questions are important ensuring that a daily advancement of Masonic knowledge occurs properly. There are will be days when we will answer ‘nothing’ but we are all human and existing in a time when many other things are competing for our attention. The problem is though when such days become weeks because if you do not progress along the path to illumination then the one question that you must ask yourself is; ‘why did I become a Freemason?’
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This first edition of the Magazine La Hausse represents a milestone in the development of a Magazine that has been a project spannin g many years. Together with the help of contributors it is hoped that it wil develop into a major sponsor of artrists, photographers, musicians, poets and the like and accordin gly anyone involved in the Arts is invited to contact us with a view to becomin g involved. Within the next few weeks our website wil be launched and together with the Magazine we hope that they wil evolve into somethin g special. David W. Oddy Editor
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The Trestle Board Greg Stewart - http://www.freemasoninformation.com
http://www.bluecob.com/tboard
The Masonic Trestle Board or more accurately Tracing Board is a design board for the Master(Architect) to draw his plans and designs upon in order to give the workmen an outline of the work to be performed - a blueprint. Today many Lodges and Provinces us the term as a method of conveying information to it’s members and also there are many publications and websites that also adopt the name as well. Amongst Freemasons it will therefore be recognised as a means of communication and so will become part of their daily lives ensuring that they are aware of and up to date with the current Masonic knowledge. The Trestle Board Forum was launched some time ago as a platform for Freemasons from every Constitution to meet and discuss online all matters includig topics not necessarily Masonic
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LONDON PART ON E - F ROM SMALL ACO RNS.
The etymology of London is uncerWIKI tain. It is an ancient name and can be found in sources from the 2nd century. It is recorded c. 121 as Londinium, which points to Romano-British origin. The earliest attempted explanation, now disregarded, is attributed to Geoffrey of Monmouth in Historia Regum Britanniae. This had it that the name originated from a supposed King Lud, who had allegedly taken over the city and named it Kaerlud. From 1899 it was commonly accepted that the name was of Celtic origin and meant place belonging to 8|
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a man called Londinos; this explanation has since been rejected.[Richard Coates put forward an explanation in 1998 that it is derived from the pre-Celtic Old European (p)lowonida, meaning ‘river too wide to ford’, and suggested that this was a name given to the part of the River Thames which flows through London; from this, the settlement gained the Celtic form of its name, Lowonidonjon. Until 1889 the name “London” officially only applied to the City of London but since then it has also referred to the County of London and now Greater London. Although there
is evidence of scattered Brythonic settlements in the area, the first major settlement was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. This lasted for just seventeen years and around 61, the Iceni tribe led by Queen Boudica stormed it, burning it to the ground. The next, heavily planned incarnation of the city prospered and superseded Colchester as the capital of the Roman province of Britannia in 100. At its height during the 2nd century, Roman London had a population of around 60,000. By the 7th century, the Anglo-Saxons had created a new
settlement called Lundenwic over a mile (2 km) upstream from the old Roman city, around what is now Covent Garden. It is likely that there was a harbour at the mouth of the River Fleet for fishing and trading, and this trading grew, until the city was overcome by the Vikings and forced to move east, back to the location of the Roman Londinium, in order to use its walls for protection. Viking attacks continued to increase, until 886 when Alfred the Great recaptured London and made peace with the Danish leader, Guth-
rum. The original Saxon city of Lundenwic became Ealdwic (“old city�), a name surviving to the present day as Aldwych, which is in the modern City of Westminster Two recent discoveries indicate that London could be much older than previously thought. In 1999, the remains of a Bronze Age bridge were found on the foreshore north of Vauxhall Bridge[38]. This bridge either crossed the Thames, or went to a (lost) island in the river. Dendrology dated the timbers to 1500BC. In 2010, the foundations of a large timber structure, dated to 4500 BC,
were found on the Thames foreshore, South of Vauxhall Bridge. The function of the mesolithic structure is not known, but it covers at least 50m x 10m, and numerous 30cm posts are visible at low tides. Both structures are on South Bank, at a natural crossing point where the River Effra flows into the River Thames, and 4km upstream from the Roman City of London. The effort required to construct these structures implies trade, stability, and a community size of several hundred people at least.
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BY DAVID W. ODDY D E SPI TE T HE HO ARDS O F TOURISTS, SUM M E R I S AC T UAL LY A NICE TIME TO BE IN FRA N C E. L O N G, HOT SUMMER DAYS, PLENTY O F O U T D OOR A CTI VI TI ES, OU TDO OR MARKETS OVERFL OWI N G W IT H F R ESH PRODUCE, AND LOTS O F BE AC HES M AK E THE SUM MER A GREAT TIME TO BE I N F RAN CE
A HOT SUMMER It can be crowded and airfare and hotels expensive but with the right planning enjoying a summer in France should be no harder than a lovely picnic at one of the Castles of the Loire or biting into a juicy slice of Cavaillon melon. There are plenty of other things that you can get up to from taking a cruise on a Barge on the beautiful French waterways to canooing on the Dordogne.
CHATEAUX DE LANGEAIS A PERF EC T EXAMP LE OF MEDIEVA L FRENC H A RCHI T EC T URE.
CHATEAUX DE CHAMBORD O N E O F F RA N C E ’S M O ST REC O G N I ZA B L E C HAT EA U X
CHATEAUX
FRENCH MARKET
A visit to some of the Chateauw of the Loire valley is a must and there is something especially nice about being able to tour the gardens of the many Castles of the Loire during the warm, summer months. With so many Chateaux to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice. A visit to a Chateaux coupled with wine tasting at one of the many vineyards in the Loire is a wonderful and 10 |
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One of the pleasures of visiting France is to enjoy wandering through a traditional French market. The market , “le marché”, is an integral part of life in virtually all French towns and villages, and even today the market can be seen as a well-surviving part of France’s historic heritage. Markets offering a wide array of stalls, have always remained a part of life in France and a ‘must’ visit.
BY DAVID ODDY T HE F REN C H WAY OF L I F E I S S OM E T HI N G TO BE EX PE RI E N C E D . E VE N T U AL LY EVERYON E WI L L BE EN C HAN T ED B Y I T ’S C HARM S , I T ’S PEOPLE A ND ES PEC I AL LY I T ’S C U LT U RE .
LIVING IN FRANCE
Many people from the UK are packing their bags and heading across the channel to begin a new living experience in France. The employment market is shrinking, the cost of living is going through the roof so it’s not surprising that people are leaving to start again in a country that offers a much sunnier climate along with a more tranquil way of life. In France you will get more house for your money. Taxes are considerably lower and the French property market offers a more stable investment environment, with none of the boom and bust trends that seem to affect UK properties.
GARLIC FLOWERS G A R L IC I S R ECOG NISED A S A MAIN FEATURE I N F R E N CH CUSI N E. THE FLOWERS ARE BEAUTIF U L
SUNFLOWERS EAC H Y EAR WHEN T HE S U N F L OWERS B U RST INTO B L OOM F RAN C E B E C OM ES A VE RY S PE C I A L P L A C E
FRENCH CLIMATE
FAMILY VALUES
A temperate climate in the north; northeastern areas have a more continental climate with warm summers and colder winters. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year with some snow likely in winter. The Jura Mountains have an alpine climate. Lorraine, sheltered by bordering hills, has a relatively mild climate. Mediterranean climate in the south; mountains are cooler with heavy snow in winter.
The family is the social adhesive of the country and each member has certain duties and responsibilities. The extended family provides both emotional and financial support. Despite their reputation as romantics, the French have a practical approach towards marriage. Families have few children, but parents take their role as guardians and providers very seriously. First Edition
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AH! LES FRANÇAIS
THERE ARE MANY INSTANCES IN WHICH FRANCE AND SPAIN WARRED WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND OTHER TIMES WHEN THEY WERE ALLIED AGAINST ANOTHER NATION. THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHWEST FRANCE AND THE SPANISH PYRENEES SYMPATHIZED WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS. DURING THE THIRTY-YEARS’ WAR THE FRENCH ASSISTED THE CATALAN REBELLION AGAINST SPAIN, AND SUCCESSFULLY DEFEATED THE SPANISH OUTSIDE BARCELON A IN 1641. IN 1823, THE FRENCH HELPED OVERTHROW A REBEL GOVERNMENT IN MADRID, RECEIVING A WARM WELCOME FROM THE CATELONIANS AS THE TROOPS PASSED OVER THE PYRENEES.
In 2001 we were living in a quite village in Lincolnshire called Cumberworth. Our cottage was Cumberworth Lodge and our situation was ideal. The countryside around us was beautiful, we had a pound or two in the bank, our neighbors were a delight and life was good. So what changed? It had always been my dream to own a place in France. I had never been there but was influenced by the many programs on the television praising the delights of French Living. I had mentioned this to my wife several years before but she dismissed the idea having no interest in moving abroad.
THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE CONCORDE TOOK PLACE IN 1969 IN TOULOUSE
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Two years prior my wife developed breast cancer and went through quite a traumatic time. She also developed several other problems which she fought like the lion she was, but I knew in my heart that it was getting her down. We had sold our business and moved to Cumberworth hoping to retire gracefully – but perhaps the time was still not right.
One evening sitting in the garden enjoying the sunshine and partaking of a very favorable French red wine my wife turned to me and said ‘why don’t you do a bit of research on that French idea of yours’. I was amased but took up the challenge and over the next few weeks researched France with a vengeance. We agreed that we must take up this challenge as we both felt that it was something that we had to do and so, before we could make any proper plans, we needed to find out how
much our cottage was worth as the bulk of our capital was tied up in this. I asked several Estate Agents round to value the cottage and they all came up with the same ballpark figure. The last agent was asked to put it on the market but put £30,000 on the asking price as we wanted to test the market. He said that he was not prepared to do this as it was his job to sell houses and putting such a large amount on top of the valuation would price it out of the market.
A bit tongue in cheek and I said to leave it and I would ask another Agent to take it on. He obviously could see that he might miss out on a sale so he agreed he would advertise it once but no more. This we agreed. Two days later the newspaper came out and we were both excited wondering if anyone would be interested. To our surprise not only were people interested but some wanted to view and the next day we arranged for three viewings. We did not ‘titivate’ the cottage but left it as is. The next morning our first viewer bought it at the figure we were asking. We were dumbfounded. We were now in a position that we had an offer £30,000 more that we were expecting and obviously it was too good to miss. We had made no plans regarding France other than reading articles and surfing the internet, but we now had a chance to fulfill our dream – or fall disastrously at the first hurdle loosing everything that we had worked for. Next time I will continue with our adventure, how things rapidly came to a head, what we decided to do, and the problems that we experienced. First Edition
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< DAVID W ODDY > For many years an amateur photographer culminationg becoming a Press Photographer carrying a Press Card. His favourite subjects are; people; landscape & architecture.
SUMMER TREND > All the seasons offer something special for the photographer none more so than summer. Allowing for bright sunshine and harsh shadows is one of the many challenges.
< GENERAL TREND > Photography is a brilliant hobby and there are many areas open to the budding photographer to explore. here are a few suggestions.
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THE KNICKER MAN> Pictures taken on the set of a film being made in Alford, Lincolnshire. The whole cast and crew were friendly and very helpfull. The film was shown on
BUILDING TREND > There are many forms of photography of buildings including architectural as well as picturesque. Buildings hold a fascination of their own and well worth consideration.
< CHURCH TREND Churches, Cathederals etc offer a brilliant opportunity to the photographer. The architecture, surroundings and history of the buildings ass help towards that memorable picture.
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Jasmina Markovic Photographing the beauty of moments while telling the unique story of people, objects and landscapes is my way to preserve them forever and to share them with the people dear to me. I use a Canon 5D Mark I and four lenses Canon 85mm f1.2, 70-200mm f2.8, 16-35mm 2.8 and 50mm 1.8 and Canon Flash 580EX.
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Fresh simple surprises The first vegetables of the season are beginning to appear in the shops so make the most of local fresh ingredients
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Spring Pasta 1 6-ounce package fresh spinach 8 ounces tortellini 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic ⅛ red pepper flakes 1 cup ricotta cheese ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Put spinach in colonder. Cook pasta according to directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and leave in colonder with spinach. In a pan heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; stir 30 fopr seconds or until fragrant. Pour pasta mixture back into the pot. Stir in ricotta, salt and pepper. If creamier texture is desired, stir in reserved pasta water.
Pears & Asparagus 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed 1 large pear, sliced 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 2 tablespoons prepared honey Dijon salad dressing 8 romaine lettuce leaves Boil approx 1/2in of water. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes. Drain and put asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut into 1/2-in. pieces and set aside. In a bowl, combine pear and lemon juice. Add the onions, walnuts and reserved asparagus; drizzle with dressing and toss to. Arrange lettuce on four salad plates; top with asparagus mixture. Serve immediately. First Edition
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CAPITAL PUNISHMENT A RG UMEN T S F OR AND AGAINST CA PITA L P UN I SHMEN T. IS TH IS A FO RM OF P UNIS HM EN T R ELEVAN T TO THE 2 1 ST CENTURY?
ARGUMENT FOR Does the death penalty deter? It is hard to prove one way or the other because in most retentionist countries the number of people actually executed per year (as compared to those sentenced to death) is usually a very small proportion. It would, however, seem that in those countries (e.g. Singapore) which almost always carry out death sentences, there is far less serious crime. This tends to indicate that the death penalty is a deterrent, but only where execution is a virtual certainty. The death penalty is much more likely to be a deterrent where the crime requires planning and the potential criminal has time to think about the possible consequences. Where the crime is committed in the heat of the mo24 |
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ment there is no likelihood that any punishment will act as a deterrent. There is a strong argument here for making murder committed in these circumstances not punishable by death or for having degrees of murder as in the USA. Anti-death penalty campaigners always argue that death is not a deterrent and usually site studies based upon American states to prove their point. This is flawed and probably chosen to be deliberately misleading. The rates for unlawful killings in Britain have more than doubled since abolition of capital punishment in 1964 from 0.68 per 100,000 of the population to 1 .42 per 100,000. Home Office figures show around unlawful killings 300 in 1964, which rose to 565 in 1994 and 833 in 2004. The figure for homicides in 2007 was 734. The principal causes of homicide are fights involving fists and feet, stabbing and cutting by glass or a broken bottle, shooting and strangling. 72% of the victims were male with younger men being most at risk. Convictions for the actual crime of murder (as against manslaughter and other unlawful killings) have also been rising inexorably. Between 1900 and 1965 they ran at an average of 29 per year. There were 57 in 1965 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first year of abolition. Ten years later the total for the year was 107 which rose to
ARGUMENT AGAINST There are a number of incontrovertible arguments against the death penalty.
173 by 1985 and 214 in 1995. There have been 71 murders committed by people who have been released after serving “life sentences” in the period between 1965 and 1998 according to Home Office statistics. Some 6,300 people are currently serving sentences of “life in prison” for murder. Figures released in 2009 show that since 1997, 65 prisoners who were released after serving life were convicted of a further crime. These included two murders, one suspected murder, one attempted murder, three rapes and two instances of grievous bodily harm. The same document also noted that 304 people given life sentences since January 1997 served less than 10 years of them, actually in prison.
The most important one is the virtual certainty that genuinely innocent people will be executed and that there is no possible way of compensating them for this miscarriage of justice. There is also another significant but much less realised danger. The person convicted of the murder may have actually killed the victim and may even admit having done so but does not agree that the killing was murder. Often the only people who know what really happened are the accused and the deceased. It then comes down to the skill of the prosecution and defence lawyers as to whether there will be a conviction for murder or for manslaughter. It is thus highly probable that people are convicted of murder when they should really have only been convicted of manslaughter. A second reason, that is often overlooked, is the hell the innocent family and friends of criminals must also go through in the time leading up to and during the execution. It is very difficult for people to come to terms with the fact that their loved one could be guilty of a serious crime and no doubt even more difficult to come to terms with their death in this form. One cannot and should not deny the suffering of the victim’s family in a murder case but the suffering of the murderer’s family is surely valid too.
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Open windows and use portable or ceiling fans instead of operating your air conditioner. Even mild air movement of 1 mph can make you feel three or four degrees cooler. Make sure your ceiling fan is turned for summer -- you should feel the air blown downward. If you live in a relatively dry climate, a bowl or tray of ice in front of a box fan can cool you as it evaporates R AI N , R AI N GO AWAY COME AGAIN ANOTHER DAY
TH E S U N HAS GOT HI S HAT ON HIP HIP HIP HOORAY!
TEN OBVIOUS WAYS TO KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER Deciduous trees planted on the south and west sides will keep your house cool in the summer. Just three trees, properly placed around a house, can save a few hundred dollars in annual cooling and heating costs. In summer, daytime air temperatures can be 3 degrees to 6 degrees cooler in tree-shaded neighborhoods.
Using light shingles on a new roof can cut the amount of heat the house absorbs. Repainting in a light color, especially south- and westfacing exterior areas, helps as well. On hot summer days, the sun is your worst enemy. Dont have your air conditioner running full blast to offset the increase heat from the sunlight. By closing the blinds, you’ll still let in enough light to see by, but you’ll reflect back the rest. During the summer, avoid turning on the stove and, if you must turn it on, turn it on in the late evening. a(preferably) after you’ve opened the windows for the night.
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Not only are those wall warts eating electricity when they’re not in use, they’re also converting some of that power into heat. By unplugging everything you can and putting the rest on switchable surge protectors, you can potentially save yourself a lot of money and unnecessary heat. Take the lead of those who spend most of their lives in tropical climates: loose, lightweight cotton and linen clothing rules. Chill your pulse points by running cold water over your wrist for a minute or so each hour. Splashing water on your temples or face can produce a similar effect. And be sure to put some of that tap water into a glass and stay hydrated. Want to cool the bed down? Fill a standard hot water bottle with ice water. Use it to cool your ankles and the back of your knees — it works. You can also try bagging your sheets and tossing them in the freezer for an hour or two before bed.
YOUR BEST SMOOTHIES WHAT CAN BE BETTER ON A LONG, HOT, SUMMERS DAY THAN AN ICE COLD SMOOTHIE? HERE ARE JUST A FEW SUGGESTIONS. WHY NOT EXPERIMENT YOURSELF..
CRANBERRY SMOOTHIE Ingredients: Juice, Ice Method: Pour the juice in a normal glass, add ice and drink it up when it is hot outside, otherwise drink coffee or tea. LEMON KIWI SMOOTHIE Ingredients: 2 cups grapes (red or green, but red better), 1/2 lemon, peeled and seeded, 1/2 kiwi, peeled 3 cups of ice. Method: As per above PURPLE GRAPE SMOOTHIE Ingredients: 2 cups seedless black grapes, 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup milk, 4 tbsp sugar (or to taste) ice-cubes or crushed ice (optional) Method: As per above STRAWBERRY? PEACH, CARROT SMOOTHIE Ingredients: 1 medium carrot (peeled), 1 fresh peach, 6 or so frozen strawberries, 1/2 container of vanilla non-fat greek yogurt, 1 Tablespoon flax seed oil Method: Blend blend blend until runny
RED APPLE SMOOTHIE Ingredients: Juice, Ice Method: Pour the juice in a normal glass, add ice and drink it up when it is hot outside, otherwise drink coffee or tea. PURPLE DETOX SMOOTHIE Ingredients: 12 ounces Acai Juice, 6 ounces almond or soy milk, 1 Tbsp soy creamer 1 cup frozen wild blu berries, 1 banana (frozen) 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1 Tbsp Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal (blueberry if poss), 1 cup ice cubes (coconut water ice cubes delicious!) 1 Tbsp Macro Greens powder, 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1-3 dashes cayenne powder Method: As per above. Check internet for ingredients if hard to find ORANGE MANGO SMOOTHIE Ingredients: 1 1/2 small cups of chopped mango, 2 cups of fresh organic orange juice, 2 tablespoons of sugar Method: As per above
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MOTORING The phenomenon that is Formula One. F ORMULA ON E IUS RAP IDLY BECOMING ON E OF T HE M OS T WATC HED
Formula One is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The “formula” in the name refers to a set of rules with which all participants’ cars must comply. The F1 season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix held on purpose-built circuits and public roads. The results of 34 |
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each race are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for the drivers and one for the constructors, with racing drivers, constructor teams, track officials, organizers, and circuits required to be holders of valid Super Licences, the highest class of racing licence issued by the FIA. Formula One cars are the fastest circuit-racing cars in the world, owing to very high
cornering speeds achieved through the generation of large amounts of aerodynamic downforce. Formula One cars race at high speeds – up to 360 km/h (220 mph) – with engines the performance of which is limited to a maximum of 18,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). The cars are capable of lateral acceleration in excess of 5 g in corners. The performance of the
cars is very dependent on electronics – although traction control and other driving aids have been banned since 2008 – and on aerodynamics, suspension and tyres. The formula has had much evolution and change through the history of the sport. Europe, where all the Formula One racing teams are based, is the sport’s traditional basis and where about half of each year’s races occur. However, the sport’s scope has expanded significantly during recent years and an increasing number of Grands Prix are held on other continents. Formula One had a total global television audience of 527 million people during the course of the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. The Formula One Group is the legal holder of the commercial rights. With annual spending totalling billions of US dollars, Formula One’s economic effect is significant, and its financial and
political battles are widely reported. Its high profile and popularity make it a merchandising environment, which results in great investments from sponsors and budgets in the hundreds of millions for the constructors. Since 2000, due to the always increasing expenditures, several teams, including works teams from car makers and those teams with minimal support from the automotive industry, have become bankrupt or been bought out by companies wanting to establish a team within the sport; these buyouts are also influenced by Formula One limiting the number of participant teams. With an increasing fan base and the support of major television companies the future of Formula One is guaranteed. Next month we will continue with the history of Formula One together with some information about the teams, the drivers and the regulations of the sport. First Edition
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MUSICAL MUSES David W. Oddy
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hen I was asked to pen some words about my musical upbringing my initial thought was that it would be easy and that memories would come flooding back once I started. How wrong could I have been. It soon became apparent that I had taken on a mammoth task mainly because my ‘musical’’ upbringing’ spanned the years when popular music itself was changing – and changing dramatically. I am not going to give a history of popular music here but show how it influenced and changed my life as well as the lives of millions of others. The formative musical years for me were the 50’s and 60’s. Prior to ‘Rock n Roll’ music was, compared to today’s standards, very tame. The war years had produced some great Big Band music with the 38 |
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likes of Glenn Miller but the 1930s were the most significant era when popular music took off. Big Bands were flourishing and dance halls and ballrooms were packed with audiences letting their hair down to the rhythm of jazz and swing.
In the early 1950 Carl Perkins developed a style he called ‘rockabilly’ which was a combination of Country and Rhythm & Blues . ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ was a big hit for him but more so when re-recorded later by an up and coming star called Elvis Presley. Elvis was a Southern white boy But all this was about to change. singing black music. His was the first and the most dynamic expression Up until 1954 popular music contin- of a music that was raw and primal, ued as it had been during the previ- charged with sexual tension and was ous decade but suddenly, without destined to offend the adult populawarning, things started to change. In tion who shouted it down at every some peoples minds popular music possible occasion. He was my idol.. grew up and was dragged shouting and screaming into a world unknow- Quickly followed the likes of Bill ingly waiting for such a phenomenon. Hayley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Gene VinIn the USA Gospel music, Coun- cent - and I was hooked. In the UK try & Western, Blues, Folk, Trad the only pretender we had was Cliff and Modern Jazz etc. all had Richard but any ‘with it’ person distheir followings and all in their regarded him like the plague even own way contributed to what was though the first record that I rememabout to hit – Pop Music was born. ber purchasing was by Cliff Richard and the Shadows entitles ‘Move It’.
Still good to this day even though their brilliant songs and boyish good I am embarrassed to admit it. looks. Young girls swooned in their presence. Every red blooded guy eiThe start of the 1960’s saw a plethora ther wanted to play in a group like of activity and some of the memora- them or the Stones and both went ble people for me are: The Beach Boys, on to formulate different types of Brenda Lee, Johnny Burnette, The modern music which today endures. Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Bobby Vee, Johnny Tillotson, Paul Anka, The Beatles also made a culturThe Ventures, Connie Francis, Jim- al impact with their lyrics and my Jones, Freddie Canon, Del Shan- their willingness to experiment non, Conway Twitty, Chet Atkins. with different musical sounds. The youth were rebelling and were questioning everything, especially authority, big business, the government, and other aspects of everyday life. It was time again for another dramatic change in music culture and this time it came from the UK. Several bands in the UK were creating a buzz in the United States as well. The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Animals, all had their following but it was The Beatles who emerged as the most popular and they are also one of the most commercially successful bands ever. They captivated the UK and the USA with
Some groups I will readily admit I did not like, perhaps did not understand is more accurate like Jimmy Hendrix. There were many way out groups who were just trying to get onto the bandwagon and make a buck or two who came and went overnight but on the whole it was a wonderful time that on reflection was certainly special. A great time to have grown up in.
My tastes have changed many times This opened the flood gates and the but always comes back to those likes of The Who, The Kinks, Ger- pioneers mentioned above who ry & The Pacemakers, The Shad- provided such a firm foundation ows, Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd, The for the brilliant music scene we Animals, Black Sabbath, Bee Gees, should be grateful we have today. The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, The Righteous Broth- I unfortunately do not have ers, The Hollies, The Walker Broth- those groundbreaking discs anyers, Georgie Fame, Manfred Mann, more (I dread to think what they Creedence Clearwater Revival, were would be worth now) but my all great influences on me musically. trusty iPod still has the music. There was a great range in my col- And my collection grows daily. lection and it encompassed as many styles as my pocket could afford. If it In my next article I will expand was not for the emergence of Pirate on this more moving towards the Radio stations to feed my need I do 70’s and 80’s and show how my not know what I would have done. love of music started to polarize. First Edition
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THE FRENCH WAY - a culinary experience
CHEESE WINE
CHEESE There are over 500 types of cheese in France. The French have always regarded cheese as essential, whether they buy it on site (in farms), or in supermarkets. According to the legislation, cheese means “ fermented or not fermented, matured or not matured food, made from dairy produce (milk, can be more or less skimmed). It can be used as such or coagulated, before it is drained, partly or not. It keeps at least 23% of dry matter”. The kind of milk used has to be notified, if it is not cow milk.
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French cheese is an ingredient of many French dishes, such as, salads, pastas, sandwiches, and also as an aperitif. French cheeses have the Protected Designation of Origin, this is a European Union designation for all the well-established cheeses. French cheeses are divided in these groups:
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• Blue Cheeses • Fresh Cheeses • Goat Cheeses • Pressed, uncooked cheeses • Pressed, cooked cheeses • Processed Cheeses Soft, bloomy-rind cheeses
France is well known for it’s cuisine. Good food and wine are a mainstay of French culture. T H E FR EN C H TAK E P RIDE IN TH EIR GOOD FOOD AN D WI N E AN D M A N Y MEALS I N VOLVE THE WHOLE FAMILY AN D C AN L AS T M AN Y HOURS
GOOD FOOD Soft, washed rind cheeses
value wines now emerging from the southern regions.
By milk: • • • • • • •
Cow and Ewe’s milk Cow and unpasteurised milk Cow or Goat’s milk Cow’s milk Ewe and goat’s milk Ewe’s milk Goat’s milk
WINE Wine making in France dates back to pre-Roman times. It was the Romans who introduced the culture of the wine and the practice of winemaking throughout the country. Wine is the product of the juice of fresly picked grapes, after natural or cultured yeasts have converted the grape sugars into alcohol during the fermentation process. The yeasts, or less, are normally filtered out before bottling. The range, quality and reputation of the fine wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône, and Champagne in particular have made them rôle models the world over. Far better to go try some for yourself than talk about them. France’s everyday wines can be highly enjoyable too, with plenty of good
Each of ten principal wine producing regions has its own identity, based on grape varieties and terroir. Appelation contrôlée laws guarantee a wine’s origins and style.
FOOD The French French spend a higher percentage of their income on food. For the most part, the French eat well. They look forward to their meals and spend a lot of time contemplating menus. They love good wine and it is always in the context of food. Weekends are family time. In the country and the city, Sunday lunch or dinner with the family is sacred. The love of good food begins in childhood. Children begin their lifelong gastronomic tour as soon as they are born. Bread also is a very important element in the French diet. Every neighborhood has several bakeries. Most of the breads do not contain any preservatives. The selection of bread in the supermarket is vast French shoppers buy fresh fruit and
vegetables several times a week. The produce section is designed to tempt you into purchases with soft lights and immaculate displays. For the most part, the vegetables have a beautiful sheen. Softly lit heads of lettuce look like green and deep red velvet. Leeks are bright white and bunches of tiny red and white radishes seem to have just been pulled from the garden and washed. You will find every kind of mushroom that vyou can imagine. Fresh herbs are found in the produce section and in the dried herbs department you will find gauze-wrapped bundles of bouquet garni ready for the stew. There is normally an abundance of fruit and vedgetables available including fresh Turkish figs. Fig and goat’s cheese are wonderful. Because nearly all meals are prepared and cooked each day most families have wonderful diets, beautifully prepared food, very tasty, and enjoyable to eat. Meals are not rushed and most shops in France will close for at least two hours at lunch time to allow for the eating and the digestion of their wonderful food. First Edition
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Coffee is money and a very important commodity for many countries W HI TE C OF F EE IS NOT TECHNICALLY A COM M OD I T Y. C OF F EE I S B OUG HT BY R OASTERS, INV ESTORS A ND PRI C E S PE C U L ATORS AS A T RAD EABL E C O MMODITY. IT IS TH E WORL D S S E C ON D M OS T T RAD E D C OMMOD I TY.
COFFEE Coffee has played a crucial role in many societies. The energizing effect of the coffee bean plant is thought to have been discovered in the northeast region of Portugal, and the cultivation of coffee first expanded in the Arab world. The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking appears in the middle of the 15th century, in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen in southern Arabia. From the Muslim world, coffee spread to Italy, then to the rest of Europe, to Indonesia, and to the Americas.[4] In East Africa and Yemen, it was used in
religious ceremonies. As a result, the Ethiopian Church banned its secular consumption, a ban in effect until the reign of Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia. It was banned in Ottoman Turkey during the 17th century for political reasons,[and was associated with rebellious political activities in Europe. Coffee berries, which contain the coffee seed, or “bean”, are produced by several species of small evergreen bush of the genus Coffea. The two most commonly grown are the highly regarded Coffea arabica, and the ‘robusta’ form of the hardier Coffea canephora. The latter is resistant to the devastating coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix). Once ripe, coffee berries are picked, processed, and dried. The seeds are then roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor. They are then ground and brewed to create coffee. Coffee can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways. An important export commodity, coffee was the top agricultural export for twelve countries in 2004, and it was the world’s seventh-largest legal agricultural export by value in 2005. Some controversy is associated with coffee cultivation and its impact on the environment. Many studies have examined the relationship between coffee consumption and certain health conditions; whether the overall effects of coffee are ultimately positive or negative has been widely disputed.[ The method of brewing coffee has been found to be important to its health effects.