a sweet, consoling hope, that after
all he was beloved, and that time might yet make her his own.

He paused upon that idea, which, like a gleam of sunshine upon the
dark and struggling waters of the sea, gave one bright spot for the
mind's eye to rest upon, in the midst of the doubts and anxieties that
whirled around him. Should he follow her, he thought, and inquire what
was meant by her allusion to her brother; or should he stay and do
what he conceived to be his duty, in bringing to justice, as far as he
could effect it, the men who had committed the crime at Ryebury. "I
will see what has been already discovered," he said at length, "and
then act as I find necessary."

In consequence of this resolution, he rang thethen," said Beauchamp, biting his
lip. "You need not tell me the causes assigned for the _rash act_, as
the newspapers term such things. I can divine them all, as it suited
each person to put them. The ladies, of course, said it was for love,
and the men said debt or gambling. No, no, I shall never commit
suicide. I laughed so heartily once at a philosopher at Geneva, who
determined to commit suicide in a fit of the spleen, that I am sure I
could not do it, even if I felt inclined. He went down to drown
himself in the lake, and, as it was a rainy day, he carefully took his
umbrella. When he came to the side of the water, however, and began to
put down the umbrella, the absurdity of the whole


calm,
cool, and silent, quite disposed to philosophize upon his situation
with any one who would philosophize with him, or to sneer at any who
offered him one word of compassion or admonition; but at the same
time, a great deal too wary to utter a syllable that might endanger
the slight hope of escape which still remained.

After a brief interview with Beauchamp, the officers, with very
natural impatience, hastened to visit their prisoners; and R----, who
held the principal post, immediately addressed Harding with a great
deal of civility. "Oh, Mr. Harding," he said, "I am sorry to see you
here!"

"You mistake, sir," said Harding, "I do not remember you at all."

"What! not when you were secretary to Mr. ----, the banker who
failed?" said the officer. "Poo! poo! that cock won't fight, Master
Harding. Don't you rememberto Ryebury and your finding
yourself in the boat!"

Beauchamp replied, that of course he could not exactly tell, but he
imagined that it must have been more than an hour.

"If such was the case," said the prisoner, "then the moon, which you
say was shining on the western side of the miser's house when you
reached the door, must have set before you recovered your senses; and
I should like to know how, without any light on a dark night, and with
your thoughts confused, as they must have been, after such a blow as
you describe, you could recognize me so as to swear to my identity,
when, by your own account, you could not stand up in the boat even for
a moment!"

"In the first place," answered Beauchamp, "the moon had not set,
though she was


to trespass."

Lord Ashborough turned very red, and he replied hastily, "All these
are mere fine words, Mr. Beauchamp. What I wish to know simply is, do
you, or do you not, intend to marry this girl?"

"That, my lord, is a question," replied Beauchamp, still bridling his
anger, "which no man on earth has any right to ask me, and to it I
shall give you no reply. But that you may not at all deceive yourself,
let me add, that if you desire to know whether I think Miss Delaware
fitted by station and circumstances to become my wife, I will reply at
once, that a man of much higher rank, and much greater fortune than
myself, should think himself honored could he obtain her hand."

"Enough, sir! Enough!" cried Lord Ashborough. "You have said quite
enough. Innot stay in this
hateful place, which has seen our ruin, our poverty, and our shame. We
must go across the sea, and I will lead you to a place that you will
like to see."

"You forget, mother! You forget!" said the youth, with a deep sigh;
"people travel not without money; neither can they live without it in
foreign countries, more than here. I am sure you do not think that I
am going to take the reward the people offered me, for giving up the
murderers.--No, no! I will not take a price for their blood!"

"I would not have you, Walter!" cried his mother, eagerly. "I would
not have you touch it with the tip of a finger, if they offered you a
world of gold on such an account. But fear not, my boy,


Copenhagen, Denmark (CNN) A wary, sucker-punched Denmark kept a high alert Sunday after a gunman attacked a free speech forum featuring a controversial cartoonist, then fired shots near a synagogue before police tracked him down and killed him when he opened fire again.

Two civilians died in the attacks Saturday and early Sunday. Five police officers were wounded, according to Danish authorities.

While the immediate threat seemed to have passed, and investigators stressed there was no evidence yet that the slain suspect had worked with anyone else, police maintained a heavy presence on Copenhagen's normally placid streets. It will stay that way for a while, Danish authorities said, to help residents and visitors feel secure.

As of Sunday night, police still hadn't released the name of the gunman, who they saidwas wearing clothes similar to the synagogue shooter and had two guns when officers shot him to death early Sunday.

Police did say in a statement that the suspected shooter was a 22-year-old man born in Denmark. He was "well-known by the police for several criminal incidents," according to police.

Those incidents include weapons violations and violence, according to police, who said he also was "known in connection to gangs."

Carsten Ellegaard Christensen, a national security reporter at the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, provided additional details on the suspect, citing sources with detailed knowledge of the investigation.

Christensen was told the dead gunman was Danish-Arab, living in Copenhagen, and was on the radar of authorities for gang activity, not for suspected Islamist extremism. So far as police know, he had not traveled to


Syria or Iraq.

The gunman was recently in jail after being convicted of stabbing another young man with a knife several times on board a commuter train, Christensen said. The man survived.

Inspired by Charlie Hebdo attack?

They say they have no evidence he worked with anyone else, but are "operating under a theory" that he may have been inspired by the January terror attack in France, according to Jens Madsen, chief of the Danish Security and Intelligence Service.

Seventeen people died in the Paris attack, which began with an assault on the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. The magazine had published images of the Prophet Mohammed.

In this weekend's attacks, police identified the suspect from surveillance footage that shows him getting into a taxi after the first shooting, Copenhagen policeHe said he also heard someone yelling in a foreign language.

The cartoonist wasn't hurt, but the gunman did kill a 55-year-old man and wounded three officers before fleeing, police said. The man who died in the cafe shooting has not been named by authorities, but the Danish Film Institute said he was director Finn Noergaard.

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Vilks told CNN that his bodyguards hustled him into a safe room, where they put him on the floor until the danger had passed. He said it seemed to him that police were surprised by the firepower wielded by the gunman.

"The gunman, he had an advantage because his strong rifle could easily penetrate these glass doors


while the policemen's handguns didn't work so well," Vilks said.

The attacker made it just inside the building but apparently got no farther, said Helle Merete Brix, a journalist and founder of the Lars Vilks Committee. The group supports the cartoonist, whose portrayals of the Prophet Mohammed angered many in the Muslim world.

Bodyguards returned fire, Copenhagen police said, but the gunman managed to flee.

Hours later, the man began firing on officers at a Copenhagen synagogue. The officers were wounded, but a man providing security for a confirmation party behind the synagogue died, police and the Jewish Society of Denmark said. The Jewish Society identified him as 37-year-old Dan Uzan.

Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen People look at a makeshift memorial on Sunday, February 15, outsidea synagogue where an attack took place Saturday in Copenhagen, Denmark. Danish police shot and killed a man early Sunday suspected of carrying out shooting attacks at a free speech event and then at a Copenhagen synagogue. Hide Caption 1 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen Hide Caption 2 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen The body of a shooting suspect lies on the pavement, left, as Danish forensic officers examine the scene after police shot and killed the man early on February 15. Hide Caption 3 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen Danish police search an apartment in Copenhagen on February 15. Hide Caption 4 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen A police investigator works on February 15 at the scene of Saturday's


shooting at a free speech event in Copenhagen. Hide Caption 5 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen Forensic officers confer near the scene of a shooting Saturday, February 14, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hide Caption 6 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen A victim is carried to an ambulance. Hide Caption 7 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen Bullet holes can be seen in the doors of the venue that housed the event. The attackers made it into the lobby but apparently got no farther, according to journalist in attendance. Hide Caption 8 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen According to police, the gunmen stormed the Copenhagen building, firing shots before driving away from the scene, police and witnesses said. Hide Caption 9 of 13Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen The attackers fled the scene in a dark Volkswagen Polo, according to Copenhagen police. Hide Caption 10 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen An armed security officer runs down a street near a venue. Hide Caption 11 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen Police officers secure the area near the scene. Hide Caption 12 of 13 Photos: Deadly shooting in Copenhagen Emergency personnel gather outside the building where the shooting occurred. Hide Caption 13 of 13

"The Jewish Society is in shock about the attack, but everyone's thoughts are first and foremost with Dan's family and friends, and with the wounded police officers and their families," the Jewish Society said.

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II offered her condolences and urged residents to "stand together


and and guard the values upon which Denmark is built."

Cartoon of Mohammed with dog's body

Vilks, who has survived two previous attempts on his life, became a target after his 2007 cartoon depicting Mohammed with the body of a dog -- an animal that conservative Muslims consider unclean.

In a CNN interview later that year from his home in rural Sweden, Vilks said the drawing was calculated to elicit a reaction.

Lars Vilks says his controversial cartoon was calculated to elicit a reaction.

"It should be possible to insult all religions in a democratic way," he said at the time. "If you insult one (religion), then you should insult the other ones."

Like Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane "Charb" Charbonnier -- who was killed in last month's Paris attack -- Vilks was one ofnine faces on a "Most Wanted" graphic published by al Qaeda's Inspire magazine for "crimes against Islam."

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Others include a pair of Danish journalists who published 12 cartoons depicting Mohammed in the Jyllands-Posten newspaper; Florida pastor Terry Jones, who burned a Quran; and "Satanic Verses" author Salman Rushdie.

Because of that, Brix said, "there's no doubt" the Copenhagen event was targeted because of Vilks, who has "not been able to live a normal life" for years, the Lars Vilks Committee said.

But the Prime Minister stressed that the challenges Denmark now faces were not spawned by a religion at large.

"This is not a battle between Islam and


After playing for Northampton Saints for 10 years this year is Paul Diggin's testimonial season. Niamh's Next Step are so proud to be Paul's nominated charity for his special season. As you can see from the poster Paul is hosting a very special black tie dinner on Wed 26th March 2014 at Northant's County Cricket Club. The evening will be attended by the entire Northampton Saints team and promises to be a fantastic night. To book please go to www.diggerstestimonial.comJudges said Theo's design 'captured the essence of cycling'

A design by a West Yorkshire teenager has been chosen from more than 3,000 entries to become a new 50p coin inspired by the Olympic Games.

Theo Crutchley-Mack, 16, from Halifax, said it was "absolutely amazing" that his picture of a cyclist in a velodrome was chosen by the Royal Mint.

His design was also seen and approved by the Queen.

Up to three million of Theo's coins will be released into circulation later this year.

"Just the thought of my design going throughout England and millions of people seeing my design, that's just absolutely amazing, I can't think of much better than that," Theo said.

Dave Knight, head of commemorative coins at the Royal Mint, explained the judges' choice.

"It's a very good design, irrespective


of Theo's age, it is very good," he said.

Theo's prize included a gold coin featuring his design

"It is technically very proficient, and he has really captured the essence of speed and cycling in general," he said.

Theo was awarded with a special commemorative gold coin featuring his design.

The teenager, who is a keen cyclist himself, described how the picture had been lost under a pile of papers before his mother found it and encouraged him to send it in to the competition.

Theo's coin is the second in a series of 29 officially licensed commemorative Olympic 50p coins. The first was created by nine-year-old Florence Jackson and unveiled in October last year.

Each coin in the series depicts a different Olympic and Paralympic sport, with the remaining 27 coins to beCity, the event also attracted former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins, who created a media scrum when posing for photographs upon entry. Both Noth and Hawkins stayed for some time, chatting with guests, in a refreshing change to most launches, in which the stars are ushered in and out without much interaction.

Providing music for the evening was Australian Idol loser Carl Riseley and his big band. Although none were recognised, Current.com.au was reliably informed that various other reality show non-winners were in attendance in non-singing capacities.


the splendor of this village.

There are plentiful bars, cafés and restaurants to choose from. Massa Lubrense produces its own olive oil which is delicious. There is a wide selection of accommodation, villa rental, vacation rental, apartment rental and condo rental options. Wandering around on foot is best, but there are buses and taxis available to take to you to neighbouring villages.

During festive seasons and summer holidays, this is very popular town for locals and tourists alike. Make sure to book your accommodations, vacation rentals, villa rentals, condo rentals or apartment rental well in advance.

This is a detached cottage situated in a lovely position close to the coast. Immersed in mature gardens with lawns and shaded by umbrella pines, the cottage has its own terrace area for dining alare also available. Note: Use of tennis and hotel facilities are according to availability at the time, on request and payable locally.
Excellently located, the cottage is within walking distance (400m) of the town of Sant’Agata which has shops, famous restaurants and local bus connections. Cosmopolitan Sorrento is only little more than 7km away, as is the famed Nerano bay, a lovely shale beach near to the fishing village of Marina del Cantone

Villa is 240 square meters on two floors with a 2000-sq. Meter garden, the whole property is 10,000 sq. Mt. (108,000 sq. Feet), balconies and a terrace with fascinating views of the sea the Li Galli isles and the coast; suitable for max. Ten people(8+2).
At the First floor:There are two bedrooms, two toilets, a spacious sitting room


with 3 sofas, and a sleeping places in a sofabed for 2 people and a large kitchen with a dining area. There is a double bedroom with a balcony that has a sea view and a twin-bedded room ( the beds can be set like one double 160 cm wide)with a window overlooking garden & rocks.
One toilet has a shower while the other has a water closet and a wash-hand basin. The living area is a large room with a table, a fireplace,a flat Samsung TV 42" with Sky tv, Home Theatre,PS2, and stairs to ground floor. At ground floor:There is a stair linking the two floors,at the lower one, there are two new "Suites", seafront, one with a really wide bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath, and anin a corner.
From the living room, access is into the kitchen equipped with five-burner gas stove with electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave , dishwasher, a window opening onto the terrace and dining table seating 6 people.
On the left side of the living room, a short corridor with laundry area gives access to a fully equipped bathroom. The laundry area is equipped with a washbasin, a washing machine, iron and ironing board.
The fully equipped bathroom features a washbasin, a bidet, a WC, a bathtub and a large window.
Back to the living room, a wooden staircase of 12 steps takes to the first floor where are located 2 bedrooms, one double room and a single room, sharing a bathroom in the corridor.
The single room contains a good-quality divan that unfolds into


quiet town of Colli di Fontanelle just few minutes from Sorrento this Villa is the ideal place for families seeking relaxation without renouncing sightseeing or sunbathing on the famous beaches of the Amalfitan coast.
Quite near to a horse riding centre and a swimming pool, the place is also ideal for nice walks along the paths of the surrounding Mediterranean scrub. Lots of good restaurants nearby serving fresh, and genuine food, especially fish and local produces. As for shopping , Sorrento at few minutes' drive,is full of top level brands as well as handcraft shops selling good quality souvenirs locally made. Daily excursions to Capri, Amalfi, Pompei and other sites are all easily available.

Immersed into the green and surrounded by century-old olive trees and citrus grove and is reachableby means of an ancient Roman road. The structure is an ancient farmhouse built in the 1700's. In 2006, it was restored, but still preserving the original features, such as arches, walls, roofs, barrel-vaults and it is provided with all comforts required for a pleasant holiday. The tranquility and the relaxation of the guests are fully guaranteed as the house is accessible only through a private iron gateway.
Sorrento itself is a famous Italian upscale seaside resort town where the main industry is tourism and craftsmanship, and in particular the manufacturing of inlaid wood, local speciality foods such as cheese, olive oil and walnuts and a lemon liqueur called Limoncello. The structure is family manned and the Owners will be happy to accommodate the guests as family friends. The


in Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Sorrento, Pompeii, Paestum and others.
This accommodation is an old stone building of about 60 square meters, suitable for a couple or a small family .
ACCOMMODATION: (60 sqm + 150 sqm terraces)
From the main terrace of the villa , two glass doors give access to a charming living room with kitchen area. The living room features a comfortable couch, a corner fireplace , Tv and air conditionig/heating unit.
On the opposite side is to be found an antique drawers , a large white sideboard, a refectory table sitting 4 people and the well appointed built -in kitchenette decorated with typical ceramic tiles .
The kitchen is equipped with a four -burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer, a microwave oven, an Italian-style coffee-maker, antoilet, a bidet, two windows ( the largest one facing the backyard) and a tub.
The twin bedroom, decorated with a barrel vault and parquet floor, is reached by climbing 8 stone stairway steps. It features 2 single divan beds ( not convertible into a double bed), an air conditioning/heating unit, an antique drawer and a window facing the backyard.
Adjacent to the twin bedroom there is a small bathroom equipped with toilet and washbasin .
The two terraces, the one facing the sea and the sun and the one on the backyard, are adorned with colourful roses and flowering bouganvilleas . The main terrace is shaded by american ivy pergolas. Both terraces are equipped with outside furniture , stone benches and dining tables sitting 4 people.
There are unguarded terraces and


two- rooms apartment on two levels. From the garden, two Fench doors open into two large and luminous living/ dining rooms both equipped with Satellite TV, sofa bed, coffee table, dining table, chairs sitting up to 8 persons and wardrobe. The kitchenette houses in the larger one and It is equipped with 4 burner cooker, a fridge with freezer, a microwave oven, an mini electric oven and all the modern appliences. At the same level two bathroom with WC, bidet, washbasin and Jacuzzi bathtub or Jacuzzi shower. From the living/dining rooms two open staircases (about 10 steps) lead up to the mezzanines where house two matrimonial beds. Outside a large paved terrace and the garden (300 sm), always full of wonderful flowers and lemon trees, gives you abreathtaking view of the valley and it can be the magic atmosphere for your special dinners.
Private parking space suitable for 3 cars at the property.

Immersed into the green and surrounded by century-old olive trees and citrus grove and is reachable by means of an ancient Roman road. The structure is an ancient farmhouse built in the 1700's. In 2006, it was restored, but still preserving the original features, such as arches, walls, roofs, barrel-vaults and it is provided with all comforts required for a pleasant holiday. The tranquility and the relaxation of the guests are fully guaranteed as the house is accessible only through a private iron gateway.
Sorrento itself is a famous Italian upscale seaside resort town where the main industry is tourism and craftsmanship, and in particular


the manufacturing of inlaid wood, local speciality foods such as cheese, olive oil and walnuts and a lemon liqueur called Limoncello. The structure is family manned and the Owners will be happy to accommodate the guests as family friends. The Owners will be honored to assist the Guests in planning excursions on their own or through the Professional Agencies available in Sorrento. It is possible to rent scooters or cars directly from the Residence or thru an Agency in Sorrento.

This is a pretty and comfortable two rooms apartment located in the heart of the old town of Ravello within walking distance to the main attractions, Piazza Vescovado (Ravello's main piazza), shops and restaurants.
The apartment is situated on the top floor of the building. It enjoys a comfortable accessthe apartment.
The double bedroom is on the back of the house, it is simply but comfortably furnished with a matrimonial bed, an antique chest of drawers, a wardrobe, an air conditioning unit and a small window opening into the corridor.
Immediately next to it is the bathroom which is equipped with an enclosed shower, washbasin, washing machine, bidet and WC.
The small corridor ends into the living/dining room with kitchenette in a corner.
This room is equipped with a modern sofa sitting 3 people (also convertible into a single bed), a satellite TV, an air conditioning unit, a dining table and chairs sitting 4 people and a side to side glass windows with a wide French door in the middle opening onto the small private balcony. It enjoys a splendid sea


with an suite bathroom and one twin.
The twin bedroom (the beds cannot be joined) features, a wardrobe and a small high window facing the pedestrian street. The double bedroom with an en suite bathroom is large, airy and full of light thanks to the great window overlooking the sea. Its furnishings are elegant, antique and consist of a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, bedside cabinets, an AIR CONDITIONING unit and a cable TV. The en suite bathroom,reachable by walking up a staircase of 6 steps, is large, luminous and entirely clad of handmade painted majolica tiles blue in colour. It is equipped with two washbasins, a toilet, a bathtub, a fully enclosed shower, a hairdryer and two panoramic windows facing the sea and the sun.
From the ground floorlevel, a wooden staircase of 15 steps leads up to the open air living/dining room with kitchen in the corner. This wide room is extremely shining thanks to three large glass windows overlooking the coast. The living/dining room area comprises a round dining table, which can accommodate four guests, a sofa, an armchair, some antique pieces, a cable TV, an AIR CONDITIONING unit and a working fireplace. The American style kitchen set in a corner is equipped with a four-burner gas cooker and two electric plates, an electric oven, a dishwasher, a regular size fridge with freezer, a microwave oven, an Italian-style coffee-maker, a window facing north and all the other small appliances. Adjacent, a separate small bathroom is equipped with iron and iron board, a WC, a


16 years of age are exempt). Visitor's tax will discounted during the year: from April 1st to May 31st and October= 50% off; from November 1st to March 31st= 70% off; from June 1st to September 30th= the entire tax.

A holiday accommodation, is part of a small hamlet of old houses set amongst the greenery hills with wide views over the blue sea and the surrounding countryside of lemon groves.
And vineyards
The area is delightful, with many small hamlets, churches and other places of historic interest to discover.
Accommodation ( approx. 80 sq. M. Indoor +30 sq. M. Indoor ) : sleeps 5
From the main door of the apartment, a corridor gives access to a spacious open plan living/dining room adorned with beautiful ancient cross vaults. The room is furnisheda shower cubicle, wash basin and WC .
• Main bedroom with a double bed , a window and French doors which lead onto the main terrace. This bedroom has a spacious en-suite bathroom, equipped with a shower cubicle, a washbasin and toilet
• Second bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom equipped with a shower cubicle, a washbasin and a toilet. French doors lead onto the main terrace
The roof terrace: The terrace is roughly 290 sqm and offers magnificent views of steep cliffs that dives into the sea, covered by terraces on which lemon trees and vineyards are grown .
The terrace is partly shaded by a brickwork pergola and sun umbrellas under which are two dining tables with chairs and a barbecue . The area exposed to


( there is no elevator ) dating back to the 12th century, whose entrance is located in an old and tiny square right in the heart of the historical centre of Amalfi, only 50 meters away from the sea and the beach.
Access to the apartment is up an internal flight of stairs , 74 steps long (two minutes walk) .
The privilege of this apartment is that it enjoys a wonderfully convenient and central location , as well as being very quiet and peaceful.
Fine food shops and a variety of coffee bars and restaurants are just outside the door. Within a few minutes walk away are most of Amalfi’s main attractions , as well as the sea side promenade , the tourist port to board ferries to reach Positano,bus and taxi services. But if you have a car, it is possible to reserve a parking space in a private garage , roughly 500 meters away from the house, to be confirmed on time of booking.
Accommodation ( approx. 90 sq. M. Indoor) :
Entrance is directly into the open -plan kitchen area with four-burner gas stove with electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher.
On the right side of this room is a bathroom with shower , WC, wash basin and washing machine.
The living area is furnished with a dining table seating 4 people, a 2 seater sofa , two armchairs and TV.
The living area has also two French doors opening onto standing balconies which overlook the little square below and the red roofs of the city hall of Amalfi


, with the sea in the distance.
From this level, a short flight of stairs ( 14 steps) leads to the upper floor with a guest WC with a sink and toilet and the two bedrooms. One of the bedrooms has a double bed and a skylight window, the other one has two single beds.
Please note the twin bedroom is a pass-through room : members of your party will need to walk through this bedroom to reach the second bedroom.
Access: From the small square , an old, internal staircase of seventy four steps leads to the entrance of the apartments.
Mandatory cleaning fee, payable locally 60,00 euros per week
Refundable security deposit due upon arrival : 300 euros in cash
Local tourist tax payable locally in cash= euro 1,50 per person perday

The apartment is positioned on the 3rd and last floor (35 steps, no lift) of the palace and offers picture-postcard views from almost every window.
The apartment is very centrally located, less than 100m from the main square of Ravello, Piazza Vescovado.
It features two nice private terraces. The larger terrace, accessible only from the main bedroom, boasts one of the most beautiful view of the sea, of the bay of Amalfi and the surrounding villages.
The house has been recently restored maintaining its original charming character. Perfect setting for a family holiday or a romantic escape for the couples.
Accommodation: 140 sqm indoor + 2 terraces 15 sqm each
Access is into the bright, spacious open plan living room which is paved with handmade maiolica tiles. This room has vaulted ceiling, the


furnishings are elegant and refined, and include some antique pieces, a sofa, a desk and a TV. There is an age-old and impressive fireplace. The dining table can accommodate six guests. The room has large panoramic arched windows with a view of the sea and of the coastline.
From the living room , 4 steps takes up to a double bedroom which comprises a double bed, a large wooden wardrobe, a chest of drawers, bedside cabinets, an age-old fireplace (for decorative purposes only) and two windows with a view of the sea.
From the bedroom, a French door leads out onto the first terrace. From the terrace you will enjoy a wonderful view of the sea and of the coastline.
From the living room, 5 steps takes up to a largekitchen and a separate Dining room
From the dining room, inner stairs ( approx. 11 steps), lead to the rooftop terrace.
The terrace is shaded by an elegant awning which gives shade to a table suitable for dining outside while enjoying a wonderful view of the sea, of the town centre and the surrounding hill town of Scala
At the other end of the sitting room, a short corridor takes you to the other 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 single).
The 2 bathrooms are outside the rooms, to respect the villa's historical architectural plans.
The first bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a bathtub with shower wand and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the living room.
The second bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, a


with a double bed, two handmade painted bedside tables, large wardrobe, television with satellite TV, a drawers and a wicker armchair. This bedroom offers direct access to the main terrace through a French door but also features access to a small balcony facing the old tower of Amalfi and a the blue sea.
The second bedroom in the blue color is a twin bedroom (easily convertible into a double if necessary) with a French door leading to a small balcony with sea view. This bedroom features a wardrobe, a bookcase and a drawers.
The two bedrooms share a spacious bathroom with a bath tub, a washbasin, a bidet and a toilet.
First-Level Floor
A flight of steps (about 18 steps) ,paved with cotto tiles, brings you up to an independent area withlocally at 0.42 Euro per Kwh.
Refundable security deposit due upon arrival :500 EUR in cash

Casa is a comfortable and luminous vacation rental located in a semi-detached building set on the edge of the historical center of Ravello, just few minutes easy walking from the main square Piazza Vescovado and all its facilities.
Its secluded but conveniently located position makes the apartment the perfect place to spend a holiday away from the crowds and still be close to cultural highlights of Ravello , such us the new Oscar Niemeyer's Auditorium, the Cathedral, the Medieval Villa Rufolo , etc.
One of the truly beautiful features of Casa is 600 square meters of private and flat garden decorated with flowers and trees, outdoors dining and living area shaded by an American vine pergola,


sea. It can be also considerate one of the pearl of the Amalfi Coast thanks to a special mix of sea and lemon groves sloping down to the sea but it is not as touristy as the other places of the coast offering, however, a proper vibrant life especially in the night.
It is such a uniquely stunning town that many world-famous Italian films have been shot here , among all the famous Italian film director Roberto Rosellini shot four of his early films in this elegant seaside hamlet.
The attic is situated on the top floor of the building (with elevator) and enjoys a comfortable access from the alley taking to the seaside promenade.
The interior has been recently restored with modern furniture in the white and blue colors andis 'On Request", and color TV set. The apartment is surrounded by a typical Sorrento’s citrus grove and centuries-old olive trees, in a totally noise free environment.
The mean feature of the apartment is the quietness, as it is immersed into the green in a noiseless spot far away from the City traffic, tough it is positioned only few hundred meters far from the Main Square.

Garden house is a lovely rental home that is part of a small villa built in a dominating position almost at the top of the rocky spur on which the town of Ravello stretches, sheer above the sea. It situated at a walkable distance of the town’s little centre and his highlights such as the stunning gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone ,


the Cathedral , etc
The house is spacious, quiet and comfortable
The real magic of the house is the 450sqm flat garden with a never-ending panorama of Ravello, of the coastline and of the surrounding few small, old towns and villages that are scattered along the green arena of Monti Lattari and the narrow Valle del Dragone ( a valley that separates Ravello from Scala ) , which have beautifully tended gardens and terraced fields and end at the sea.
The interiors are extremely airy and tastefully furnished with a mixture of traditional, elegant and modern fittings, all to an excellent criteria to offer all you need for great holidays.
Serene and peaceful, Garden house is perfect for a romantic couple's getaway or a small group seeking a place to relax andof the medieval village of Scala.
The en suite bathroom is modern and spacious, very well decorated with handmade majolica tiles in the white and green colors. It is equipped with a full stall shower, a bathtub, a washbasin, a bidet, a toilet, an hairdryer and a window.
Outside, the porch is shaded by an American vine pergola under which is arranged an outdoor dining area equipped with table and chairs for 6 people, a wicker sofa and 2 armchairs around a coffee table; then, the wide L-shaped garden , delimited by a hedge and adorned with some fruit trees, is equipped with sun loungers and a stone bench.
On a side of the garden, in a secluded position, is the outdoor shower and a barbecue.
There's a washing machine in an


outdoor laundry near the house, and clothing lines for air-drying.

The noble residence was the love nest of Roberto Rossellini and leading actress Anna Magnani, who had an intense, sweet, passionate and stormy love story with the director. This beautiful apartment occupies part of the first floor of an ancient two storey palace (with elevator), dating back to the 19th century, which has direct access from the main road that links all of the Amalfi Coast villages
The is 100 square meters + 25 square meters of private roof terrace. Access is into the living room is paved with terracotta tiles and the modern and comfortable furnishings include a white love-seat, a flat screen TV with satellite, and a dining area for 4 guests.
The cooking area is equipped with atwo-burner electric cooker and oven, a small refrigerator with freezer, an Italian-style coffee-maker and two windows with view on the inner yard.
Both bedrooms have a matrimonial bed, a flat screen TV, with an air conditioning/heating unit, a safe, and an en-suite bathroom that is decorated with sea green mosaic tiles and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a fully enclosed shower and a hairdryer.
From the bedrooms there is access to a Juliet balcony with a view of the sea and of the boulevard along the seafront of Maiori through a French door. There is also a large private roof terrace, which serves as an ideal setting for enchanting meals or sunset cocktails while admiring sea views. The terrace is fully equipped with another dining table suitable for 4


people, a large sun umbrella, sun loungers and external shower.
From the terrace, the view is of both the entire town and the sea.
Because of the street below some traffic noise can be heard. However, the blinds and doors are well insulated, blocking a majority of the sounds at night.
Shops, bars, restaurants, are just few feet away from the house. Staying at Casa l’Affresco is ideal for those who wish to be right in the heart of all the tourist activities, close to the beach, public transportation, and shopping places.
Access: Casa l’Affresco is situated on the first floor of an ancient building located along the main street of Maiori , the road that links all of the Amalfi Coast villages. From the inner yard , access to the apartmentis up an internal flight of stairs , 30 steps long , although it is also possible to have access by elevator.
Amenities: Essentials toiletries kit, satellite TV, central heating, air conditioning throughout, WI-FI internet connection, a two-burner electric cooker, electric oven, small refrigerator with freeze, an Italian-style coffee-maker, hairdryer in each bathroom, ironing facilities, free of charge parking area for 1 medium sized car , safe box in each bedroom.

This Casa is a splendid three -story villa on the top of a steep mountain overlooking the sea.
It is 200-square meter big and it sleeps 8 people into 2 separate and beautifully appointed vacation houses, each with comfortable indoor and outdoor living spaces. They can be rented either separately or together for a larger group of up to eight


large private park with pinewood, swimming-pool and table tennis court. The main nucleus of the accommodation is and old building completely renovated in 2002, linked by paths recommended and listed in a guide of nature excursions and walks.

Casa Siria is a recently renovated two bedrooms vacation accommodation located in a quite corner at a short distance from the historical centre of Ravello.
The house, a small building on its own, is built a few meters below Villa Rufolo, one of the area’s most important tourist attractions. The historical villa is famous for its spectacular terraces that jut out over the sea and its wonderful gardens where every summer the International Music Festival of Ravello is held.
The interior of the house has been tastefully furnished and equipped with modern comforts:from Ravello to Amalfi and other towns on the Amalfi Coast.
From the quay of Amalfi, ferries and hydrofoils ply between the towns of Positano, Sorrento, Naples and Salerno and the islands of Capri and Ischia ( This service operates during April-October).
Entrance is onto a small terrace which is tiled with polished cotto. Regrettably this is the only outdoor area but it offers comfortable seating furniture, ideal spot for spending time with a good book and a glass of fine wine.
From the terrace you enter into a large living room equipped with two comfortable sofas, two seater each , placed around a wood burning fire place, TV, windows with sea views and mosquito nets.
The living room leads into a bright dining area furnished with a wood dining table seating


irregular red cotta rooftops of the town centre dominated by the Moorish bell tower and the beautiful façade of the Cathedral and onto the sea .
Meandering trough the quaint walkways of Amalfi (approx. 110 steps) you will reach the house situated on top floor of a building dating back to the XVII century.
The interior of the property are particularly light, airy and very comfortably furnished.
Each room have views and doors to the terrace which runs the length of the apartment.
A further extensive terrace provides an ideal spot where to relax while enjoying the breathtaking views.
Amalfi originally Roman, was the first Sea Republic of Italy. It had its own coin (the Tarì), was the home of Flavio Gioia, the inventor of the compass and gave the navigators the famoussecurity deposit due upon arrival : 500 euros in cash
Distances: The house is in the town centre, all essentials ( bars, shops, restaurants, banks and post office) are nearby. Regular bus service operates from the nearby Flavio Gioia square to the other towns in the region: Ravello 5 Km, Scala 5 Km, Sorrento 35 Km, Salerno 27 Km, Positano 22 Km, Naples airport 60 Km, Rome Fiumicino 320Km
Ferries and hydrofoil ply daily from Amalfi to Capri (1½ h.), Positano (20 min.), Ischia (2½ h) and Salerno (1 h.) The services operate only during the spinning Summer.

This apartment has touch of tradition that will make you feel at home the instant you walk in. Situated in Massa Lubrense - 350 mt. above sea-level, near the internationally famous tourist resorts


and both bedrooms.
Balcony - Garden (400 m2) - 2 levels - Family owned since 1960. You need a car to get there and to move in the wonderful areas in the neighbourhood. In the Villaggio Monte Faito there is also a Sport Center equipped with swimming pool, tennis grounds, etc.
FOR WINTER ARRIVAL: Heating is provided by the fireplace and a propane heater at the main floor, and electric heaters for the rooms at the first floor.

XVIII°century Villa in the heart of the Amalfi Coast.
The apartment is one of 3 apartments in the Villa. It was totally renovated and newly furnished with comfortable modern furniture and equipment in 2003. It is situated in front of the blue sea of Amalfi Coast’s Gulf, surrounded by an amazing lemon tree garden(6.000 sq. m.)Best points: balconies and very large terraces in front of the blue sea.
Parking on the street (free) or pay parking in a private parking in front of villa (10 meters away), at Ristorante Cannaverde. The price is 20 euro for each 24 hours, payment in advance.

The apartment is one of 3 apartments in the Villa. It was totally renovated and newly furnished with comfortable modern furniture and equipment in 2003. It is situated in front of the blue sea of Amalfi Coast’s Gulf, surrounded by an amazing lemon tree garden (6.000 sq. m.). Best points: balconies and very large terraces in front of the blue sea.
Parking on the street (free) or pay parking in a private parking in front of villa (10 meters away), at Ristorante


Cannaverde. The price is 20 euro for each 24 hours, payment in advance.

XVIII° century Villa, leads you to the heart of the Amalfi Coast.
The apartment is one of the 3 apartments in the Villa. It is totally renovated and newly furnished with comfortable modern furniture and equipment in 2003. It is situated in front of the blue sea of Amalfi Coast's Gulf, surrounded by an amazing lemon tree garden (6.000 sq. m.)Best points: balconies and very large terraces in front of the blue sea.
Parking on the street (free) or pay parking in a private parking in front of villa (10 meters away), at Ristorante Cannaverde. The price is 20 euro for each 24 hours, payment in advance.

The Villa is composed of 3 apartments totally renovated and newly furnishedand bi-weekly parent workshops. A small randomized study with Head Start families demonstrated improvements in math skills over and above a Head Start-as-usual experience (Noble et al., [@B58]). GRS was subsequently enhanced by developing a classroom curriculum, adding activities to support children\'s self-regulation, and enhancing the parent component. A 2-year collaborative development process of the activities that included parents and teachers from partner Head Start centers ensured that new materials were culturally appropriate.

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event. While parent workshops consistently had low attendance (average attendance to workshops was 18%), attendance at GRS parties in the classroom was higher (30%). We conducted 10 focus groups with 40 parents at the end of the intervention to understand the barriers to, and the facilitators of, program participation. Results indicated that for some parents the GRS activities were self-explanatory and given their limited time GRS program materials were enough for them to understand how to engage in learning activities with their children. This may explain the lack of consistent attendance to workshops. In addition, differences in when events were scheduled may explain these differences in parental attendance to GRS events, with workshops taking place in the morning and parties in the afternoon. It may also be thatZemial Streaming New Track "Pharos"

Zemial has premiered the new track "Pharos" online, which can be heard below, courtesy of Invisible Oranges.

The track hails from Zemial's upcoming album, "Nykta," set for international release on October 31st through Hells Headbangers on CD and LP formats. "Nykta" follows previous album "In Monumentum" (reviewed here).

The album's track listing is as follows:

1. Ancient Arcane Scrolls2. Eclipse3. Under Scythian Command4. In the Arms of Hades5. Breath of Pestilence6. Deathspell7. The Small8. Pharos (i - Dreamer Lost, ii – The Great Dark, iii – Alone, iv - Jewels in the Dust)9. Out of the Cage - (3:33 for Drumset and Mechanical Reproduction)


DURING the 20 years Ferdinand Marcos spent as president of the Philippines, his official salary never rose above $13,500 a year. Yet by 1986, when the “people power” revolution prompted him and his wife Imelda to flee into exile in Hawaii, they had amassed a fortune. Mrs Marcos left behind her shoe collection, but her husband brought with him jewellery, gold bricks and freshly printed Philippine currency, together worth around $15m. In all, he and his cronies are thought to have plundered perhaps $10 billion. What is more, during his time in office thousands of Filipinos were tortured, jailed without due process or murdered by the regime’s thugs.

Marcos died in Hawaii; since 1993, his embalmed remains have been displayed in a glass box in his home province of100m where the median age is 23 or so: most Filipinos do not remember Marcos’s regime at all.

Mr Duterte may spy a political opportunity. He comes from the southern island of Mindanao, and is the first president who is not part of the elite of Manila. His victory owes as much to voters’ disenchantment with the dozen or so families that dominate Philippine politics as it does to his tough-talking image. But winning as an outsider is a lot easier than governing as one, and the Marcos family remains powerful. Imelda serves in the House of Representatives; Imee, their daughter, is governor of the province of Ilocos Norte; her brother, Ferdinand junior, universally known as “Bongbong”, is a swaggering senator who came within a few thousand votes of


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Dive Brief:

President Trump on Wednesday designated Commissioner Neil Chatterjee to be the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Outgoing Chairman Kevin McIntyre will step down from his post but remain on FERC as a commissioner, according to a letter released by the agency. McIntyre battled brain cancer last year and wrote that he "very recently experienced a more serious health setback" that left him "unable to perform the duties of chairman."

Chatterjee was acting chairman of FERC last year before McIntyre was confirmed by the Senate, but the White House announcement said he will be chairman, not acting chair. The White House and FERC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Dive Insight:

The White House announcement on Wednesday ends weeks of speculation over the status of McIntyre, who hasnot made a public appearance since July and missed FERC’s monthly meetings in September and October.

In a letter dated Oct. 22, the outgoing chairman wrote to President Trump, proposing that he "step aside from the position of chairman and its additional duties so that I can commit myself fully to my work as commissioner."

McIntyre’s decision to stay on FERC will allow Republicans to preserve partisan parity on the five-person commission until GOP nominee Bernard McNamee is confirmed by the Senate. If he left FERC entirely, the commission would be left with two Democrats and a Republican chair.

The reshuffling will allow Chatterjee, a former staffer for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a second chance to leave his mark on FERC.

During his first stint with the gavel, Chatterjee oversaw FERC’s


cybersecurity and energy storage, two emerging areas of FERC concentration.

Chatterjee also said in July that he believes humans are causing climate change, though he has refrained from factoring greenhouse gas emissions into FERC decisions to the degree of his Democratic colleagues.

Chatterjee will take the reins at FERC amid concerns in the power sector that the commission — typically a nonpartisan policymaking body — is falling under the political influence of the Trump administration.

The concern centers on a figure he brought to the commission — Chief of Staff Anthony Pugliese.

The controversy began in July when Pugliese appeared on a podcast run by the right-wing media outlet Breitbart, denouncing New York Democrats for opposition to pipeline infrastructure in a manner unusual for FERC staffers.

Then, at a nuclear energy conference inAugust, Pugliese told the audience that FERC was working to identify power plants critical for national security — the first step in a leaked White House memo from the spring detailing bailout plans for coal and nuclear plants.

The power sector widely took the comments as an indication that FERC was working with the White House on the plan. Leading Congressional Democrats wrote a letter to FERC saying the comments “call into question the impartiality and independence of the Commission."

McIntyre defended Pugliese in the press, but the controversy deepened the next month when E&E News published emails from the chief of staff lauding far-right European politicians. A former Republican FERC staffer called for the chief of staff to step down.

Chatterjee appointed Pugliese to FERC during his time as acting


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For all of the printing technologies mentioned, there is a common problem of uniform and accurate color reproduction. Analogous problems also exist in other media for distributing color graphic or image content, such as CDROM or the Internet. Consider an advertiser in New York, physically removed from the five production sites mentioned above, or the more numerous sites that may be involved in the future. There is a keen interest in having the product portrayed in as faithful an accord with the advertiser's artistic conceptions as possible, even when the ad is to appear in different publications printed on different substrates by different machinery or in the same publication disseminated through different media.
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Monday, December 27, 2010

Sometimes the end of Christmas sends me into the pits of depression but not this time. The Chiefs are going to have a home playoff game for the first time in 7 years and this knowledge alone coaxes me away from the whining I want to do because of my lack of sleep and headache this morning and beckons me into joyous proclamations of "CHIIIIIIIEEEEEFFFFSSSS!!!"
How fast has 2010 gone? I mean, seriously. I was still just getting used to writing "2010" on the date line of checks and other things that I do and it's already time to write a new year. Aside from a dark few weeks in August/September, 2010 has been pretty kick ass. It was the year I started dating boyfriend (first


told Coach T's wife that it was time to get out some lucky licorice and gave her some Twizzlers. The game went into double overtime and the Bearcats turned up champions. Two weeks ago at the UCM game in Warrensburg, my stepdad and I ended up sitting next to Mrs. Coach T. As things looked dire, she got out the Twizzlers, told the 1999 story, and began passing them out. I partook. The Bearcats came within 2. Twizzlers made the round again. Then, with seconds left in the game, the Bearcats chaotically set up for a fire drill field goal and the kicker who is usually very inconsistent took a shot and got a 45 yarder through the uprights leading to a victory.
Terry & I posing happily withIn remarks prepared for a Democratic Party dinner Saturday night in Des Moines, Iowa, the New York Democrat says that 2016, in his words, "is Hillary's time."

The former first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state would be the leading contender for the Democratic nomination if she were to run. She told New York magazine in an article published in September that she was wrestling with whether to undertake another campaign.

Other potential Democratic presidential candidates include Vice President Joe Biden, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.


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It turns out the reality may not live up to the hype.

In a new paper appearing in the journal Science, University of Florida scientists have discovered these tears in the fabric of the universe have significantly weaker magnetic fields than previously thought.

A 40-mile-wide black hole 8,000 light years from Earth named V404 Cygni yielded the first precise measurements of the magnetic field that surrounds the deepest wells of gravity in the universe. Study authors found the magnetic energy around the black hole is about 400 times lower than previous crude estimates.

The measurements bring scientists closer to understanding how black


a better standard of living to that country. Cheap labor has attracted many new auto factories from the United States and Japan. But inflation has fallen to record lows, and economists warn continued low wages could drag down consumption.

Forget the drug cartels. Mexico has other thugs to worry about. Students from the Ayotzinapa teacher training college in Guerrero have hijacked at least 500 buses and trucks in the past year. The hijacked vehicles include passenger buses and delivery trucks belonging to companies such as Coca-Cola and Bimbo bread. It has become so bad that Coke has shut down their warehouse and pulled out of the area. But not to worry, the student thugs are selling the bottles of Coke they stole, and at a discount.

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Shogren has farmed in the Smoky Hill River valley for more than three decades. He and his son, Tracy, operate a family farming partnership. They run a diversified grain and livestock operation below the Kanopolis Reservoir.

One-third of their farmland is irrigated. This water comes from renewable water in the nearby Smoky Hill River and Sharp's Creek.

Two years ago, Shogren and his farming neighbors were blindsided by a proposal from the Kansas Water Office (KWO) to deviate from the standard water release schedule of Kanopolis Reservoir. This change would have impacted the way agricultural producers used water out of the river — specifically for irrigation.

As the McPherson County farmer tells the story, KWO was in the process of changing how Kannapolis Reservoir is routinely operated. This change would have


impacted down steam water rights that had been issued by the state during the course of the past 50 years, Shogren and his farming neighbors scrambled to learn about Kansas water law and how it impacted them.

“During the last two years we've educated ourselves and worked with the Kansas Water Office to help them understand how vital water is for agriculture in our valley,” Shogren said.

They had the opportunity to lay out their case concerning the development of irrigation farming in the Smoky River Valley. The ag producers detailed the contributions they'd made to bolster local economies with added production from irrigated crops.

The McPherson County producers also explained the investment they'd made in their communities, not only financially but with their multi-generational family farming operations.

The farmers talked aboutHeritage High quarterback Brett Virgil breaks out of the pack en route to an 89-yard touchdown run.

How does a football team overcome 125 yards in penalties?

Run 60 yards for a touchdown, that's how. And 89 yards. And 80 yards, on a pass play. Oh yeah, and recover two of the opposition's fumbles.

A few big plays made up for a lot of little mistakes Friday night as defending CIF champion Heritage High School held on to defeat host La Quinta, 27-26, in its season opener.

Junior quarterback Brett Virgil passed for 138 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 137 yards and another score for the Patriots. Senior running back Isaiah Morrow (left) ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns. But it was the stunning effect of big plays that


Even today, the percentage of registered and actual voters who are black in Georgia and North Carolina — and most likely throughout the South — trails the percentage share of the adult population who are black among those old enough to have been disenfranchised for one election or more. The gap closes among voters who reached voting age soon after the voting rights law was enacted; younger black voters have higher rates of participation in the electoral process than nonblack voters, perhaps because of Mr. Obama’s candidacy and presidency.

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Introducing the original texts

The book Shakespeare's Words was published by Penguin, so we had to use the Penguin editions of the plays and poems - supplemented by a text of King Edward III (compiled by David Crystal) and the Arden edition of Cymbeline, as at the time neither of these plays were available in the Penguin series.

Reliance on a single edition is inevitably limiting, so we took pains to include in the dictionary all the editorial variants that readers would encounter in the other major editions, most of which derive from a particular reading found in the First Folio (occasionally later Folios) and early Quartos. These are listed in entries using abbreviations such as F and Q1.

This 'bottom up' approach draws attention to individual editorial decisions, but itdoesn't allow readers to get a sense of the original texts as a whole. For this new edition of ShakespearesWords.com, we've therefore introduced an additional 'top down' feature, in the form of a transcription of the entire First Folio text, along with the First Quarto texts for items that weren't included in the First Folio (Pericles, The Two Noble Kinsmen, King Edward III, and the poems).

David's personal edition of the First Folio was used - alas, only the Methuen full-size reproduction of 1910 - supplemented by transcriptions based on facsimiles of the other editions, and as comparators the items in the splendid series produced by the University of Victoria (Internet Shakespeare Editions).

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If Nasir was not recruited

The Black Knight, cold-blooded murderer of Ike's father, has disappeared within the collapsed castle. However, Nasir has been lost with him. In the end, he did not reveal the contents of his heart, but instead left another mystery with his enigmatic parting words. What was he trying to tell Ike? What did he hope to gain in this war? What was he searching for? With yet another memory to shoulder, Ike must fight on. The Crimean army and its laguz allies have passed the trial of Nados Castle. At last, they've arrived at their final destination: the Crimean capital. Yet the opponent that awaits them is none otherthan Ashnard, king of Daein. If they lose here, all of their hardships will have been for naught. Preparations for the attack proceed with the utmost care. The final battle is approaching. An air of exaltation pervades the camp, but Ike remains focused on the road ahead, readying himself for what is to come.

If Nasir was recruited

Ike has avenged his father by defeating the Black Knight in single combat. That night, he sleeps until well past dawn. It is the first time since Greil's death that he has done so. The crimean army and its laguz allies have passed the trial of Nados Castle. At last, they've arrived at their final destination: the Crimean capital. Yet the opponent that awaits them is none other than Ashnard, king of


Women’s Baseball World Cup coming to Viera

By CARL KOTALA

The USSSA Space Coast Complex will host the Women's Baseball World Classic in August. With players from 12 teams from around the world, plus coaches and support staff, families and fans coming to Brevard County, the impact on local businesses could be huge. VIERA VOICE Courtesy of USSSA

A major baseball tournament will be coming to the USSSA Space Coast Complex in August.

And the world will be watching.

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced that Viera will be the site of the 2018 Women’s Baseball World Cup, which will take place Aug. 22 to 31.

It will mark the first time a baseball world cup has been played in the United States.

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In the Matter of Carolyn BRADLEY et al., Appellees,v.The SCHOOL BOARD OF the CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, et al., Appellees,v.The SCHOOL BOARD OF CHESTER-FIELD COUNTY et al., Appellants.National Education Association, Amicus Curiae.American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil LibertiesUnion of Virginia, Amicus Curiae.United States of America, Amicus Curiae. Congress of RacialEquality, Amicus Curiae.In the Matter of Carolyn BRADLEY et al., Appellees,v.The SCHOOL BOARD OF the CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, et al., Appellees,v.The SCHOOL BOARD OF HENRICO COUNTY et al., Appellants.National Education Association, Amicus Curiae.American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil LibertiesUnion of Virginia, Amicus Curiae.United States of America, Amicus Curiae.Congress of Racial Equality, Amicus Curiae.In the Matter of Carolyn BRADLEY et al., Appellees,v.The SCHOOL BOARD OF the CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, et al., Appellees,v.The STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION


OF the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIAet al., Appellants.National Education Association, Amicus Curiae.American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil LibertiesUnion of Virginia, Amicus Curiae.United States of America, Amicus Curiae.Congress of Racial Equality, Amicus Curiae,In the Matter of Carolyn BRADLEY et al., Appellees,v.The SCHOOL BOARD OF the CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, et al., Appellees,v.Dawn GAULDIN, an infant, by her next friend and mother,Judith Gauldin, and others, parents and schoolchildren of Chesterfield County, Appellants.National Education Association, Amicus Curiae.American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil LibertiesUnion of Virginia, Amicus Curiae.United States of America, Amicus Curiae.Congress of Racial Equality, Amicus Curiae.
Nos. 72-1058 to 72-1060 and 72-1150.
United States Court of Appeals,
Fourth Circuit.
Argued April 13, 1972.Decided June 5, 1972.

Philip B. Kurland, Chicago, Ill.  (Andrew P. Miller, Atty. Gen. of Va., William G. Broaddus, D. Patrick Lacy, Jr.,William C. Chance, Floyd B. McKissick, Charles S. Conley, and Roy Innis, National Director, Victor Solomon, Associate National Director, Congress of Racial Equality, on brief, for amicus curiae, The Congress of Racial Equality.
Before HAYNSWORTH, Chief Judge, and BRYAN, WINTER, CRAVEN, RUSSELL and FIELD, Circuit Judges, sitting en banc.
CRAVEN, Circuit Judge:

1
May a United States District Judge compel one of the States of the Union to restructure its internal government for the purpose of achieving racial balance in the assignment of pupils to the public schools?  We think not, absent invidious discrimination in the establishment or maintenance of local governmental units, and accordingly reverse.

2
This is a new aspect of an old school case begun in 1961.1  Neither the parties to this appeal nor the numerous amici permitted to


of the case began on March 10, 1970.  On that date the black plaintiffs filed a motion for further relief, and on March 19, 1970, in response to inquiry by the court, the Richmond School Board filed a statement to the effect that "they had been advised that the public schools of the City of Richmond are not being operated as unitary schools in accordance with the most recent enunciations of the Supreme Court of the United States."  The board thus conceded that its previously implemented plan of integration, largely based on freedom of choice, which plan had been approved by the district court on March 30, 1966, was insufficient under Green v. School Board of New Kent County, supra, to constitute a unitary school system. The school board waived a hearing and further advised the court that it had "requested the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to make a study and recommendation as to a plan which would insure the operation of the unitary school system in compliance with the decisions of the United States Supreme Court" said plan to be ready by May 1, 1970.  On June 26, 1970, the court rejected the proposed HEW plan and granted leave to the Richmond School Board to submit another plan if they so desired.  That plan was filed on July 23, 1970, and a hearing on its adequacy was conducted on August 7, 1970.  Because of the imminence of the beginning of the school year 1970-71, the court approved


population of the adjoining counties could be combined with the majority black school population of Richmond a "better" racial mix would result.  Thus, on November 4, 1970, the city filed a "motion to compel joinder of parties needed for just adjudication under Rule 19."  The court allowed the motion and the filing of an amended complaint directed toward relief against these new respondents: the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, the Board of Supervisors of Henrico County, the School Board of Chesterfield County, the School Board of Henrico County, the State Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.  On January 10, 1972, came judgment: all defendants, including the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the school boards of thetwo counties and the city, the boards of supervisors of the two counties, and the City Council of the city, were enjoined to create a single school division composed of the city and the two counties.  In great detail, set out on some seven pages, methods and procedures for effecting consolidation were specified to be completed within time limitations.  It is from this injunction that the state and county defendants prosecute this appeal.

II.

6
Were we to sustain this injunctive decree, the result would be one of the largest school districts in America.  In the fall of 1970 the Richmond school district had 47,824 pupils and was the third largest school district in Virginia.  The Henrico school division had 34,080 and was the fifth largest in


Virginia, and the Chesterfield school district had 24,069 pupils and was the twelfth largest in Virginia.  Richmond has a geographical area of 63 square miles, Henrico 244 square miles, and Chesterfield 445 square miles.  The mandated school consolidation would thus create a district containing over 750 square miles and in excess of 100,000 pupils.  In the fall of 1970 there were only 28 school districts in the entire United States containing 100,000 or more pupils, approximately 0.2 percent of all school districts in the nation.  Presently in Virginia there is only one school district (Fairfax County) containing more than 100,000 pupils.  The second largest is Norfolk with 55,739 pupils, and, as stated, Richmond is third with 47,824 pupils.

7
For the school year 1970-71, theto the school in his attendance zone who would be transported elsewhere is determined by birth date.  A single birthday or 366 might be picked out of a hat.  Then, starting with the first picked and taking all born subsequently, or following the list of 366 in order drawn, sufficient pupils are chosen to meet the quota of those to be transported out.  After the child's status is determined according to the lottery, he would remain with his fellows during his tenure at each level of school.  A new lottery would be conducted for him as he moved into middle school and later into high school.

10
Bradley, at 187.

11
In his concern to achieve a "viable racial mix," the district court did not rule out the


that he rejected the notion that a goal of placing 20 to 40 percent black students in each school could be characterized as the imposition of a fixed racial quota,5 but did note that "if the goal were achieved, Negroes would be in a minority in each school."  Bradley, at 186.  He emphasized that this corresponded to the demographic pattern of the units combined, and, indeed, corresponded to the racial balance of the nation as a whole.  However, in discussing the Richmond Metropolitan School Plan, the district court also emphasized the fact that without consolidation, very few pupils in the city or the counties would attend schools whose racial mix corresponded to that considered "viable" by Dr. Pettigrew, while with consolidation under the proposed plan,

17
97%of the black students in the area would attend schools in the range of 20-40% black; the remainder would be in 15-20% black schools.  Under that plan 92.5% of the white students in the area would be in schools of the optimum mix determined by Dr. Pettigrew, and 7.5% would be in schools with a 15-20% black enrollment.

18
Bradley, at 195.

19
The desire of the district judge to achieve such a racial mix is quite understandable since the evidence seemed to indicate its workability in practice.  But we think the adoption of the Richmond Metropolitan Plan in toto by the district court, viewed in the light of the stated reasons for its adoption, is the equivalent, despite disclaimer, of the imposition of a fixed racial quota.  The


such a "broad brush" as to make "it difficult on review to say precisely what the violation, if any, was."  We agree with the position of the United States that "this is not primarily a case about segregation required by law, because state law has never required segregation as between Richmond and the neighboring school systems."

21
With the discontinuance, at the instigation of HEW, of Chesterfield County's participation in the Matoaca Laboratory School, every black child in Chesterfield County attends a racially desegregated facility, and the school system is unitary.  As early as 1969, HEW was satisfied that Henrico County was operating a unitary nonracial school system, and by June 30, 1971, with the elimination of the racial identifiability of the Central Garden School, Henrico County compliedin all respects with the suggestions of HEW.  It is thus established that in each of the three school districts the formerly dual system of schools has been disestablished and effectively replaced with a unitary school system within which no child is excluded from any school by reason of his race.  The issue, also as urged by the United States, is whether the maintenance of three separate unitary school divisions constitutes invidious racial discrimination in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment.

22
It is urged upon us that within the City of Richmond there has been state (also federal) action tending to perpetuate apartheid of the races in ghetto patterns throughout the city, and that there has been state action within the adjoining counties also tending to restrict and


had transferred from the Richmond city schools to the Henrico County schools during the preceding decade, and of this number 532 (26 percent) were black.  Of the more than 2,500 pupils listed by the Richmond School Board as "missing" from the Richmond city schools for the 1970-71 school year, only 145 enrolled in Henrico County schools that school year, and of this number 36 (25 percent) were black.

24
Of the 20,676 Chesterfield children enrolled in Chesterfield County schools for the year 1970-71, only 1,335 had transferred from the Richmond city schools during the preceding 12 years.  Except for 36, all were white.  But, significantly, only 6.46 percent of the entire Chesterfield school population ever attended Richmond schools.

25
The Richmond white school population decreased from 17,203 in 1970-71to keep blacks out is slight indeed compared to the myriad reasons, economic, political and social, for the concentration of blacks in Richmond and does not support the conclusion that it has been invidious state action which has resulted in the racial composition of the three school districts.  Indeed this record warrants no other conclusion than that the forces influencing demographic patterns in New York, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Atlanta and other metropolitan areas have operated in the same way in the Richmond metropolitan area to produce the same result.  Typical of all of these cities is a growing black population in the central city and a growing white population in the surrounding suburban and rural areas.  Whatever the basic causes, it has not been


is, and has always been, within the exclusive jurisdiction of the local school boards and not within the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education.  County School Board of Prince Edward County v. Griffin, 204 Va. 650, 133 S.E.2d 565 (1963).  Indeed, the operation of public schools has been a matter of local option.  See Griffin v. School Board of Prince Edward County, 377 U.S. 218, 84 S.Ct. 1226, 12 L.Ed.2d 256 (1964).

32
Section 133 of the 1902 Constitution of Virginia provided that "the supervision of the schools in each county or city shall be vested in a school board."  But school boards, per se, including a court-ordered consolidated school board, are not authorized by law to raise funds for the schools.  Instead, underof the school board of each affected county and/or city and with the approval of the governing body of each affected unit and the approval of the State Board of Education.  Such a school division has never been established in Virginia.  Prior to the order entered in this case on January 10, 1972, neither the school boards of Richmond, Henrico or Chesterfield nor any of the governing bodies of these units ever requested the State Board to take such action.8

35
Under the new Constitution of Virginia the State Board is given power to divide the Commonwealth into school divisions subject to "such criteria and conditions as the General Assembly may prescribe.  At its extra session of 1971, the General Assembly enacted into law Virginia Code Sec.


22-30:

36
(1) No school division shall be composed of more than one county or city.

37
(2) No school division shall be composed of a county or city and any one of the following towns: Abingdon, Cape Charles, Colonial Beach, Fries, Poquoson, Saltville, or West Point.

38
Notwithstanding any of the above criteria and conditions, the Board of Education may, upon the request of the school boards of the counties, cities, and towns affected, concurred in by the governing bodies thereof, consolidate or otherwise alter school divisions.

39
Thus neither under the old constitution and statutes in effect prior to July 1, 1971, nor under the new constitution and statutes in effect after that date, could the State Board of Education, acting alone, have effected the consolidation of the school systems of Richmond, Henrico andhaving a school population of from 20,000 to 50,000 pupils.  When a district is too small, specialized programs tend to be eliminated, and when a school district is too large, it tends to become unwieldy and cumbersome and to lose parent participation.9  Thus the consensus was that the three separate school districts were about the right size, and the consolidated district much larger than desirable for educational and administrative purposes.

V.

44
By the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States it is provided that: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

45
One of the powers thus reserved to the states is the power to structure their


three school districts, nor any unconstitutional consequence of such maintenance, we hold that it was not within the district judge's authority to order the consolidation of these three separate political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia.  When it became "clear that state-imposed segregation . . . [had] been completely removed," Green, 391 U.S. 430, at 439, 88 S.Ct. 1689 at 1695, within the school district of the City of Richmond, as adjudged by the district court, further intervention by the district court was neither necessary nor justifiable.

52
As the Chief Justice said in Swann,

53
At some point, these school authorities and others like them should have achieved full compliance with this Court's decision in Brown I. The systems would then be "unitary" in the sense required by our decisionsof January 10, 1972, until an agreement has been reached between the three separate political sub-divisions upon the value of the school property required to be transferred by each to the school board for the consolidated division and until payments required to equalize the value of property conveyed by each have been agreed upon among the City and the Counties based upon the value of the property conveyed by each and the anticipated school enrollment from each County and the City, and upon some other fair basis; and

67
6. Whereas, it is further the judgment of this Board that under no circumstances should a request be made as required by the Order of January 10, 1972, for consolidation of the separate school divisions of the Counties of Chesterfield and


the fourteenth amendment.  Nothing in the controlling decisions of the Supreme Court points to the contrary.  I would affirm.

75
* The starting point in my discussion is to set forth the basic terms and provisions of the plan, which the majority condemns, and to describe how it would operate.

76
The City of Richmond and the surrounding counties of Henrico and Chesterfield each comprise a separate school district under existing Virginia law, although Virginia law would permit them to consolidate, provided that each consented to the consolidation.3  The plan approved by the district court requires the consolidation of the Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield County school districts and the establishment of a single consolidated division school board, composed of nine members with Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield representation on adetermined with due consideration to the factors of proximity, distance of travel and travel time.  Combinations which came closest to the average distance were selected.  Except in Subdivision 6 where the sparsity of population dictated wider variance, the racial composition of the schools in the consolidated district would range between 20-40% black.

79
Under the plan, the great majority of students would attend a school located within the particular subdivision in which they reside.  In no case would there be an exchange between noncontiguous subdivisions.  Approximately 36,000 students would be exchanged between the existing Richmond system and those of the two counties, with about 1,000 more white students than black students being involved in the exchange.  No exchange would take place between students in Subdivision


103 (1965).  In any event, freedom of choice did not work, and in September of 1969, no further desegregation steps having been taken, the racial composition of the Richmond system had shifted to 70.5% black and 29.5% white.  On January 1, 1970, a number of Chesterfield County Schools, ranging in student enrollment from 92% to 100% white, became a part of the Richmond system, pursuant to an annexation decree,6 and, as a result, the racial composition of the Richmond system, in September, 1970, shifted to 64.2% black and 35.8% white.  But, by September, 1971, the total student population of 43,247 was 69% black and 31% white.7
During the same period there was a converse racial shift in the schools of Henrico and Chesterfield Counties.  Byto a current figure of approximately 70% black, while the Henrico and Chesterfield systems over the corresponding period have experienced a decrease in the overall percentages of black student enrollment.  Over 85% of the black students in the combined area are contained within the Richmond system alone.
The sordid history of Virginia's, and Richmond's, attempts to circumvent, defeat, and nullify the holding of Brown I has been recorded in the opinions of this and other courts, and need not be repeated in detail here.9  It suffices to say that there was massive resistance and every state resource, including the services of the legal officers of the state, the services of private counsel (costing the State hundreds of thousands of dollars), the State police, and the power and


effect on the ground that evidence was lacking that the three subdivisions engaged in joint interaction to achieve the result and that "the root causes of the concentration of blacks in the inner cities of America are simply not known and . . . the district court could not realistically place on the counties the responsibility for the effect that inner city decay has had on the public schools of Richmond."
To me, the majority's statements simply beg the issue.  First, as I shall later attempt to develop, the mandate of the fourteenth amendment, as spelled out in Brown I, is directed to the State of Virginia, not simply individually to its various subdivisions.  The premise of the majority's statement is that each political subdivision is freechange in the racial ratios of the three political subdivisions, with marked black student concentration in Richmond and marked white student concentration in the suburbs.  Freedom of choice was totally ineffective to accomplish the task at hand; and, while this ineffective panacea was being tried, the shift in racial concentration between city and counties became more marked.  To my mind, the only effective implementation of Brown I was to do just what the district court did-to reach out beyond artificial political subdivision boundaries and to group together, into a single system, those students, or their successors, predominantly white, who had concentrated outside of Richmond during the period that Richmond and the State of Virginia abdicated completely their duty to implement Brown I. That without consolidation, it


been recognized by state-sponsored study and planning groups, and justifiably so.  As of 1960, over 46% of the employed residents of Chesterfield County worked in Richmond; 2.4% worked in Henrico County and 38% worked in Chesterfield County.  Over 69% of the employed residents of Henrico County worked in Richmond; 3.7% worked in Chesterfield County and 22.4% worked in Henrico County.  More than 3% of the employed residents of Richmond worked in Chesterfield County and 2.6% worked in Henrico County.  Later figures are incomplete; but in 1970-71 only 45% of the employed residents of Henrico County worked in Richmond, the diminution since 1960 undoubtedly attributable to the growth of industrial development in Henrico County.  Currently about 48% of the employed residents of Chesterfield Countywork in Richmond, notwith-standing the recent annexation.
In addition to employment, there are many ties which bind the three subdivisions into a single community of interest.  Of eighteen hospitals in the combined area, seventeen are located in Richmond and one in Henrico County.  The main libraries, museums and institutions of higher learning are in Richmond.  Prior to school consolidation as decreed, the three subdivisions have shared special educational facilities.  The indices of retail sales, commuter traffic patterns and interjurisdictional utility services, and, as stated, recreational, educational, cultural, transportation and health care facilities, show that Richmond is the essential economic element in the region, as well as the major place of employment, the center of commerce, industry and retail sales, and the state capitol.13
Of course, the


area would "disenfranchise" black residents by preventing them from achieving control of the school system and would in time be resented by black citizens as paternalistic and patronizing.  The position of one of the amici, the Congress of Racial Equality, is similar to that expressed by Dr. Hooker

5
 The author of this opinion is not unsympathetic with the district judge's having accepted the Pettigrew theory of "viable racial mix."  In Brunson v. Board of Trustees of School District No. 1 of Clarendon County, South Carolina, 429 F.2d 820 (1970), I wrote favorably of such an approach because of my dismay that white fleeing had actually occurred and would unquestionably continue until there were neither black schools nor white schools, but just black schools only.  Butat the time when plaintiffs first sought the relief which was ultimately granted, the Virginia State Board of Education had the duty to establish appropriate school divisions and the power to create a division encompassing more than one political subdivision.  In the latter regard, there was no requirement of local consent.  Va.Const. Sec. 132, as amended (1902); Va.Code Ann. Secs. 22-30, 22-100.1 (Repl. Vol.1969).  Such a division would be administered by a superintendent elected jointly by the school boards of the political subdivisions comprising the single school division.  Va.Const. Sec. 133, as amended (1902); Va.Code Ann. Sec. 22-34 (Repl.Vol.1969).  Alternatively, with the consent of the State Board of Education, the school boards and governing bodies of the affected political subdivisions, the local school


terms of members of a school board of a division composed of two or more political subdivisions, (2) the qualifications and duties of the consolidated division board members, (3) the corporate status of such a board and its general powers.  (4) the compensation of board members, (5) the transfer of title to school property, (6) the State Board's responsibility for promulgating rules and regulations for the financial plan of operation of the schools of the consolidated division, (7) the formula for the allocation of operating costs, capital outlay, and incurring of indebtedness for school construction, (8) the fiscal agent for the consolidated division, and (9) the effective date for formation of the Board and its assumption of the supervision and operation of all schools within the consolidatedand Lucas v. Forty-fourth General Assembly of Colorado, 377 U.S. 713, 738, 84 S.Ct. 1459, 12 L.Ed.2d 632 (1964), go far to establish that where the equal protection clause is at issue history and tradition will not save existing political and subdivision boundaries

13
 The amicus brief of American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia convincingly describes the evaluation of the cultural and economic ties in the combined area of Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties through the eyes of their school population when it states:
Given the factual context of this case, a child attending any Metropolitan Richmond school knows whether his school is a white one or a black one.  He probably lives within a half hour of the center of the city.


Either his parents or his neighbor's parents work within the city limits.  No matter where he lives in the metropolitan area, the child will go to the hospital in the center of the city if he is ill, and his parents are likely to go into the city center for entertainment.  There are no definite natural geographical boundary lines which divide up the city, and the political lines constantly shift with each new annexation.  The only clear physical demarcation between various parts of the metropolitan area is that people living near the center of the city are predominantly black and people living further away are predominantly white; or, to put it in terms of the child's perspective-people living near the center attend "black" schools, andA unit of Iraqis, probably from the Basra region, formed part of the Roman troops defending the empire from incursions at its northernmost border, Hadrian's Wall.

A Roman document from about AD400 called the Notitia Dignitatum - a list of all the military and civil posts of the empire - refers to an irregular unit of "bargemen from the Tigris", based at Arbeia, the fort nearest modern South Shields.

Thorsten Opper, a curator in the Greek and Roman department at the British Museum, clearly relishes the piquancy of this example of history's circularity. "Call it an exchange of peacekeepers," he said.

The "bargemen from the Tigris" had probably been a marine force patrolling the mouth of the Tyne, Mr Opper said. Arbeia was a supply base for the 17 forts along


Hadrian's Wall, with supplies transported to the fort by boat.

Mr Opper thinks it probable that the bargemen came from the southern portion of the Tigris towards the Gulf - perhaps from modern Basra.

"The Tigris delta is where the marshes were: that the bargemen came from there is the likelihood." The name Arbeia itself could be derived from the Latin for Arab, he added. "It is not certain, but it is considered a likelihood."

One of the most significant archeaological finds at Arbeia is a tombstone of a British woman married to one Barates - who came from Palmyra, in Syria. There were also Numidians (from modern Algeria) at Carlisle in the late second and early third centuries, and a crack team of Batavian (modern Dutch) horsemen at the frontier- all part of numerous auxiliaries of the Roman army posted far from home.

Though the Notitia Dignitatum dates from AD400, well after the building of Hadrian's Wall from AD122, it is possible Iraqis had been based at Arbeia earlier in the fort's history, according to Mr Opper. The empire under Hadrian and his predecessor, Trajan, stretched as far as the Gulf.

Mr Opper is to curate an exhibition about Hadrian for the British Museum in 2008. He believes that there are pungent historical resonances between then and now. Hadrian, for instance, inherited an empire that was overextended and plagued by incursions and guerrilla warfare on its fringes. His response? To withdraw troops from hotspots.

"It was a successful policy," Mr Opper said. "It is interesting we are experiencing a very