In Greek mythology, Cassandra (”she who entangles men”) (also known as Alexandra) was a daughter of King Priam of Troy and his queen Hecuba, who captured the eye of Apollo and so was given the ability to see the future. However, when she did not return his love, he placed a curse on her so that no one would ever believe her predictions. Thus Cassandra foresees the destruction of Troy (she warns the Trojans about the Trojan Horse, the death of Agamemnon, and her own demise), but is unable to do anything about them. Coroebus and Othronus came to the aid of Troy out of love for Cassandra.

http://www.mlahanas.de/Greeks/Mythology/Cassandra.html

For nearly half a century, the Museum of Arts & Design has served as the country’s premier institution dedicated to the collection and exhibition of contemporary objects created in clay, glass, wood, metal and fiber. The Museum celebrates materials and processes that are today embraced by artists in the fields of craft, art and design.

http://www.madmuseum.org

Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting at the Museum of Arts and Design.

The exhibition features 27 artists from seven countries using yarn and other fibers to make beautiful, strange and thought-provoking art. From tiny articles of clothing to huge lacy objects designed to change when the wind blows, these projects use traditional materials as well as not-so-traditional found objects, video and computers to make a statement about the changing face of knitting, crafting, and art in the world today.

Objects in the exhibit are knitted by hand and machine. One piece is a computer program that educates users about sweatshop labor. The pieces are lovely, humorous, ironic and fun, and are sure to get you thinking about yarn and the act of knitting in a new way.

lessons learned to make cruising simpler and more convenient without having to have a lot of stuff

laundry – pay to have laundry done – wash, dry and fold for $8/load is a good deal – watch for little surprises like extra shirts or missing underwear

coffee – make filter coffee into a thermos so only need to heat up one pot of water – keeps the boat cool and the coffee hot

eggs – hard boil several eggs, then refrigerate – they keep for a long time and can be added to salads without having to heat up the boat to make a salad or sandwich on a hot day.

zip bags – great for storing everything – coffee, leftovers, crackers, soap…

light line – loops to hold the boat hook in place on the deck, extend pull tab on sail cover zipper so it is easier to reach and provides leverage for pulling, loop on lazy jack to keep main halyard from banging on the mast.

foam mattress pad – place over regular boat cushions in bunks that will be used nightly for extended cruising, then roll up and store when boat is in day sailing configuration

employer teaching staff to read and write, encouraging staff to attend college
- methods and resources

LITERACY.org ….research and innovation for a more literate world.
Literacy Online is cosponsored by the International Literacy Institute and the National Center on Adult Literacy, and hosted at the University of …
www.literacyonline.org/

links – http://www.literacyonline.org/HTMs/links.htm

LITERACY.org: National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL)
The National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) was established in 1990 with a major grant from the US Department of Education. The Center is currently …
www.literacyonline.org/ncal.html

Adult Literacy Tips for Volunteers
Cathy Puett Miller on finding local adult literacy programs. … Adult literacy programs can make use of these high-quality materials. …
literacyconnections.com/AdultLiteracy.php

Resources for Adult Literacy for Teachers and Tutors http://literacyconnections.com/AdultLiteracyResources.html

DfES, Adult Literacy Core Curriculum
Welcome to the electronic Adult Literacy Core Curriculum with Access for All. This interactive website is designed to enable teachers to search the literacy …
www.dfes.gov.uk/curriculum_literacy/

30 free downloadable books from Reading A-Z
http://www.readinga-z.com/newfiles/preview.html

bow light / steaming light
bimini – water proof 2nd coat, repair stiching at corners
cockpit 12v outlet – not functioning – wiring, corrosion of outlet
cockpit light – bulb, shade, cord, 12v plug
grille for refrigerator compressor – replace door under stove
thinner dock line
inflate fender

2007.02

settee refastened

engine quit while docking after rough trip to road town from the bight – 30-40 kn – filter replaced and bled, diesel filtered, tanks washed, water remained so drained tank and refilled with new fuel

OPERATION

normal switches ON on electrical panel
left – cabin lights (2)
center – vhf, tv/hifi, outlets
right – water pressure, showers (2), stove

accessories – a/c condensate pump
spare – chart plotter
tv/hifi – stereo, sat phone, wifi booster

mts
leave provisioning as late as reasonable – may be flight delays, cancellations

road town
yacht club – sushi nights
car rental – itgo by village cay marina, hertz
use a/c at dock at night – often biting insects, no breeze
position in front of briefing area – good breeze through – dusty
washer & dryer available after hours
village cay laundry – $8/load wash, dry, fold
village cay internet – sometimes free poolside, a/c in room, $6/30min their computer, $8/hr your laptop hookup

trellis bay
de loose mongoose has free internet
cyber cafe – $20/hr
walk to airport 1/4 mile from dock

north sound
free internet at saba rock

jost van dyke
soggy dollar – just left of center, usually most crowded

alternator repaired – now works fine
engine lifted and mounts resealed
teak oiled
refrigeration controller replaced, door removed to improve airflow

2006.12
aft a/c compressor replaced
sail drive leg replaced
grounding problem found and fixed
bottom paint
teak oil
bimini waterproofed