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NOFX is een Amerikaanse punkband uit Los Angeles, Californië die in 1983 werd opgericht door Fat Mike, Eric Melvin en Erik Sandin. In 1991 kwam El Hefe na verschillende andere bezettingen ook bij de band. NOFX werd in 1994 bekend met hun vijfde studioalbum Punk in Drublic, dat wereldwijd meer dan een miljoen keer verkocht werd en in de Verenigde Staten de goudstatus behaalde.

Biografie

Beginjaren (1983-1988)
Slaggitarist Eric Melvin en basgitarist Michael Burkett leerden elkaar op de middelbare school kennen door een gemeenschappelijke vriend, die ook gitaar speelde. Mike kende een drummer, Erik Sandin, die hij al eerder had gevraagd om lid te worden van zijn vorige band False Alarm. De drie vormden samen uiteindelijk een band, met Burkett als zanger en basgitarist. Ze noemden zich NO-FX, naar de band Negative FX, een band die in de eerste helft van de jaren 80 een kortstondig bestaan kende. NOFX nam in 1984 een eerste demoalbum op, getiteld Thalidomide Child. Het werd geproduceerd door Don Bolles, de drummer van The Germs. Dit album, dat nooit eerder was uitgegeven, zou voor het eerst uitgegeven worden in 2011. Dit is er echter nooit van gekomen.

In deze tijd veranderde de samenstelling van de band meerdere keren. Sandin verhuisde in 1985 naar Santa Barbara en werd als drummer vervangen door Scott Sellers. Sellers verhuisde later dat jaar ook, dus de band stelde weer een nieuwe drummer aan, Scott Aldahl. Ook kreeg de band een nieuwe zanger, Dave Allen. Niet lang nadat hij werd aangesteld als zanger kwam Allen om bij een auto-ongeluk, en verliet Aldahl de band. Uiteindelijk werd Sandin overtuigd door Mike en Melvin om weer bij de band te komen en waren de originele drie leden herenigd. Ze stelden ook een tweede gitarist aan, eerst Dave Casillas en later Steve Kidwiller.

Met Casillas nam NOFX het debuutalbum Liberal Animation (1988) op, dat werd geproduceerd en uitgegeven door Brett Gurewitz van Bad Religion bij zijn platenmaatschappij Epitaph Records.

Doorbraak (1989-2002)
Met Epitaph Records nam NOFX nog twee albums op, deze keren met Kidwiller. S&M Airlines kwam uit in 1989, Ribbed in 1991. De leden van NOFX waren in het begin nog straight edge, maar hun drugsgebruik nam al snel toe en uiteindelijk verliet Kidweller de band omdat hij niet meer tegen het vele drugsgebruik kon. De band moest dus weer op zoek naar een nieuwe leadgitarist, die ze vonden in Sandins vriend Aaron Abeyta. Omdat Aaron in het Engels te veel lijkt op Erik/Eric, hoe Sandin en Melvin al heetten, kreeg hij de bijnaam El Hefe, Spaans voor "De Baas", omdat hij beter is in instrumenten spelen dan de rest van de band.

Met El Hefe nam NOFX White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean op in 1992 en in 1994 hun best verkochte album Punk in Drublic. Punk in Drublic werd een miljoen keer verkocht, waarvan 500.000 keer in de Verenigde Staten.

De doorbraak van NOFX kwam tegelijk met die van andere punkbands zoals Green Day, Rancid en The Offspring, die net als NOFX uit Californië kwamen. NOFX nam in tegenstelling tot de eerder genoemde bands nauwelijks videoclips op, die ze doelbewust niet lieten uitzenden door muziekzenders zoals MTV:

Hierdoor bleef de bekendheid van NOFX bij het grote publiek achter. In 1995 volgde het livealbum I Heard They Suck Live!!. In 1999 volgde The Decline, een ongeveer 18 minuten durende ep die grotendeels dient als een satire van de Amerikaanse politiek en maatschappij. Het album werd uitgegeven via Fat Wreck Chords en markeert het begin van NOFX als politiek linkse band. "The Decline" was bij uitgave het op een na langste punknummer dat ooit is uitgegeven: alleen "Taking Sides" (1983) van Crass, dat 22 minuten duurt, is langer. In 2002 werd een splitalbum met Rancid opgenomen en uitgegeven via BYO Records, getiteld BYO Split Series, Vol. 3.

NOFX nam bij Epitaph Records nog drie studioalbums op: Heavy Petting Zoo (1996), So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes (1997) en Pump Up the Valuum (2000). Bij deze albums ging NOFX verder in op hun eigen stijl, een combinatie van hardcore punk, skatepunk en ska-punk, die ze zelf een keer als "loungecore" omschreven.

Fat Wreck Chords (2003-2008)
In 2003 verliet de band Epitaph Records en tekenden ze bij Fat Mike zijn eigen platenmaatschappij, Fat Wreck Chords. Hier gaven ze hun negende studioalbum The War on Errorism uit. Van dit album verscheen het nummer "Separation of Church and Skate" op Tony Hawk's Underground (2004). In tegenstelling tot hun eerdere werk is The War on Errorism meer politiek en haalt het flink uit naar de toenmalige president van de VS, George W. Bush. Ook werkte NOFX mee aan de Rock Against Bush compilatiealbums, ook van Fat Wreck Chords. Sindsdien profileert NOFX zich meer als een linkse punkband, terwijl de teksten in het begin nog neutraal waren.

In 2005 werd 7" of the Month Club aangekondigd, een albumreeks van twaalf singles. Men kon een abonnement op de serie kopen om vervolgens elke maand een album toegestuurd te krijgen, al liep het schema al snel achterop en duurde het project twee maanden langer. In 2006 werd het album Wolves in Wolves' Clothing uitgegeven. Na het opnemen van dit album ging de band op een wereldtour, waarin ze proberen om in zo veel mogelijk "vreemde" landen te spelen, die opgenomen werd en als NOFX: Backstage Passport op tv kwam. In 2007 werd het livealbum They've Actually Gotten Worse Live! uitgegeven.

Coaster en Self-Entitled (2009-2014)
In februari 2009 herenigde NOFX zich met de voormalige leden Steve Kidwiller en Dave Casillas voor optredens in het kader van het 25-jarig jubileum. Later in 2009 verscheen het album Coaster, op vinyl bekend als Frisbee. Na Coaster werd ook nog een ep uitgeven met nummers van de studiosessies, getiteld Cokie the Clown (2009). In zijn rol als Cokie the Clown zorgt Fat Mike in 2010 voor opschudding als hij de suggestie wekt zijn publiek urine te hebben laten drinken. Dit bleek later een grap te zijn geweest.

Op 21 juni 2010 kondigde NOFX aan een compilatiealbum uit te gaan brengen met de titel The Longest EP. Een compilatie van geselecteerde nummers uit de ep's die van tussen 1987 en 2009. Het werd uitgebracht op 17 augustus 2010. Op 23 november dat jaar bracht Fat Wreck Chords NOFX/The Spits uit, een splitalbum met de band The Spits. Het bevatte twee nieuwe nummers van elke band.

In 2012 verscheen het nieuwste album van NOFX, Self Entitled, waarna net als bij Coaster een ep verscheen met overgebleven nummers uit de studiosessies. Deze ep is getiteld Stoke Extinguisher en kwam uit in 2013. Uit deze studiosessies was eerder al een single gekomen, getiteld "My Stepdad's a Cop and My Stepmom's a Domme".

First Ditch Effort (2015-heden)
Op 19 juli 2016 werd het dertiende studioalbum van de band, getiteld First Ditch Effort, aangekondigd. Het zou op 7 oktober zou verschijnen. De eerste single, "Six Years on Dope", werd dezelfde dag uitgebracht. Op 17 april 2016 werd de autobiografie NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories uitgebracht. Tijdens de tour, genaamd de "Hepatitis Bathtub Tour", boekten ze op sommige data signeersessies. Op 16 december werd ook een speciale hardcovereditie uitgebracht met een ep van vier nummers getiteld Hepatitis Bathtub en een badhanddoek.

In maart 2018 bracht NOFX een nieuwe single uit. "There's No 'Too Soon' if Time is Relative" dient als eerbetoon aan de natuurkundige Stephen Hawking die enkele dagen eerder was overleden. De track was een maand voor de uitgave opgenomen. Enkele dagen later kondigde de band et eerste jaarlijkse "Camp Punk in Drublic Festival" aan in Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio. Het driedaagse evenement zou naast NOFX ook optredens zien van onder andere Rancid, Pennywise, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones en Me First and the Gimme Gimmes.

Op 16 augustus 2019 bracht NOFX een nieuwe single uit, getiteld "Fish in a Gun Barrel". Het nummer is geschreven als reactie op massaschietpartijen in de Verenigde Staten. De opbrengst van de single ging naar een de liefdadigheidsinstelling Moms Demand Action.

Op 1 september 2022 maakte NOFX bekend in 2023, na dan 40 jaar te hebben bestaan, uit elkaar te gaan. Het laatste optreden zou worden gespeeld in Los Angeles.

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Fat Wreck Chords

Fat Wreck Chords (uitgesproken als "Fat Records") is een onafhankelijke platenmaatschappij uit San Francisco, opgericht door Fat Mike en zijn toenmalige vrouw Erin in 1990. Fat Wreck Chords specialiseert zich in punkmuziek. Kenmerkend voor Fat Wreck Chords is dat ze bands slechts een contract voor één album aanbieden, die de band op elk moment mag maken. Ook heeft Fat Wreck Chords verschillende compilatiealbums gemaakt, waaronder verschillende compilatiealbums voor goede doelen of om te protesteren tegen George W. Bush. NOFX zelf tekenden bij Fat Wreck Chords in 2003.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

Fat Mike begon in 1995 met een paar leden van bands van Fat Wreck Chords een supergroep die punkcovers maakt van bekende nummers. Elk album heeft een thema waar de gecoverde nummers op dat album om draaien. Eric Melvin heeft bij Me First and the Gimme Gimmes ook eens opgetreden als invaller bij een live-optreden.

Leden
Huidige leden
 Michael "Fat Mike" Burkett - bas, zang
 Eric Melvin - slaggitaar, accordeon
 Erik "Smelly" Sandin - drums
Aaron "El Hefe" Abeyta - leadgitaar, trompet

Voormalige leden
 Scott Sellers - drums
 Scott Aldahl - drums
 Dave Allen - zang
 Dave Casillas - gitaar
 Steve Kidwiller - gitaar

Tijdlijn

Discografie

Studioalbums
 Liberal Animation (1988)
 S&M Airlines (1989)
 Ribbed (1991)
 White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean (1992)
 Punk in Drublic (1994)
 Heavy Petting Zoo (1996)
 So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes (1997)
 Pump Up the Valuum (2000)
 The War on Errorism (2003)
 Wolves in Wolves' Clothing (2006)
 Coaster (2009)
 Self Entitled (2012)
 First Ditch Effort (2016)
 Single Album (2021)

Externe links

 Officiële website
 Fat Wreck Chords
 Epitaph Records

Amerikaanse skaband
Amerikaanse punkband
Cultuur in Los Angeles


Distributor Avnet Inc. said that it has launched a new series of videos, called Tech Trends, to offer helpful information and tips for engineers, resellers, OEMs and others in the technology supply chain.
The Tech Trends videos are housed at Avnet's OnDemand portal and hosted by Steve Phillips, Avnet chief information officer. Avnet OnDemand is the distributor's technology video portal offering titles on new products, trends, services and technical tutorials. Both Avnet and IT manufacturers supply content for the videos.
The initial video in the Tech Trends series, entitled "Selling to the CIO: 5 Things You Can Do to Get a CIO's Attention," includes Phillips' advice on how to sell IT solutions to a company's CIO. A second entry focuses on green technology and is called "Green IT: Business Drivers for a Green IT Strategy."
In the CIO video, Phillips advises channel partners, in their presentations to CIOs, to offer help on how to do more with less and also how to mobilize the company's infrastructure. He counsels channel partners to focus on business intelligence and security solutions, and to discuss how IT can transform business.
Avnet has lined up additional topics for future videos, including virtualization, data center and social media and the enterprise.
The distributor said that since it opened the OnDemand portal last year, some 60,000 visitors have viewed videos at the site.


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War, Movies and Sam Fuller: Q&A with Marsha Gordon
American screenwriter, author and director of over 20 films, Sam Fuller influenced the work of such filmmakers as Jim Jarmusch, Quentin Tarantino and Luc Moullet. Marsha Gordon, author of Film is Like a Battleground: Sam Fuller's War Movies, sdiscusses the work of this legendary filmmaker.
From the Big Red One to 'The Big Red One' — War, Movies and Sam Fuller
A new book by NC State film studies professor Marsha Gordon focuses in depth on the war films of director, producer and screenwriter Sam Fuller.

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You may or may not have heard about the current New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) changing to a newer test called the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), but what does this mean?
As of September 2017, the new WLTP test has been used to test new types of vehicle, this means new models that were not sold before the introduction of WLTP. But as of September 2018, it will be rolled our across all new car registrations.
What are the Changes and Why?
The old lab test, NEDC was first introduced in the 1980s and are not true to life. The WLTP introduces more realistic testing conditions, such as testing cars at higher average and maximum speeds, and testing them for longer distances. This gives a more accurate way of measuring a car's fuel consumption and emissions.
This does mean that official CO2 emissions are likely to be higher under WLTP but there has been no indication as to whether this will affect CO2 bands. If you have an older car, your official CO2 figure will not change, as this never changes after its first registration.
During the transition period, there will be both cars that have been approved under WLTP and cars approved using NEDC. This means that where a car has been tested under WLTP, it will have an NEDC equivalent figure calculated for it, which will be used to assess the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and Benefit In Kind (BIK). The NEDC or NEDC equivalent figures will be used until April 2020, from which time the new WLTP will be used.
A tool called CO2MPAS will be used to measure the NEDC equivalent rate, and this is an EU approved algorithm.
Much of the data is not currently available and many manufacturers are addressing and handling the changes in different ways. As such, TCH Leasing cannot currently guarantee indicative figures provided at the time of quotation as it is possible that changes may result in increases in first year VED, which will need to be passed on.
We will, however, work with both customers and manufacturers to help navigate through this period of transition and will let you know any information on changes to vehicles that have been quoted and ordered when we receive these details.
Once the information is provided, the official CO2 figure will only be that provided on the V5 document that is issued on registration, and TCH Leasing will share that figure with you.
If you need any more help or advice regarding the changes, please contact us.


Why doesn't the scheduler run my jobs?
How can I use APScheduler with uWSGI?
How do I share a single job store among one or more worker processes?
How do I use APScheduler in a web application?
Is there a graphical user interface for APScheduler?
The script above will exit right after calling add_job() so the scheduler will not have a chance to run the scheduled job.
If you're having any other issue, then enabling debug logging as instructed in the Troubleshooting section should shed some light into the problem.
uWSGI employs some tricks which disable the Global Interpreter Lock and with it, the use of threads which are vital to the operation of APScheduler. To fix this, you need to re-enable the GIL using the --enable-threads switch. See the uWSGI documentation for more details.
Also, assuming that you will run more than one worker process (as you typically would in production), you should also read the next section.
Long answer: Sharing a persistent job store among two or more processes will lead to incorrect scheduler behavior like duplicate execution or the scheduler missing jobs, etc. This is because APScheduler does not currently have any interprocess synchronization and signalling scheme that would enable the scheduler to be notified when a job has been added, modified or removed from a job store.
Workaround: Run the scheduler in a dedicated process and connect to it via some sort of remote access mechanism like RPyC, gRPC or an HTTP server. The source repository contains an example of a RPyC based service that is accessed by a client.
First read through the previous section.
If you're running Django, you may want to check out django_apscheduler. Note, however, that this is a third party library and APScheduler developers are not responsible for it.
Likewise, there is an unofficial extension called Flask-APScheduler which may or may not be useful when running APScheduler with Flask.
For Pyramid users, the pyramid_scheduler library may potentially be helpful.
Other than that, you pretty much run APScheduler normally, usually using BackgroundScheduler. If you're running an asynchronous web framework like aiohttp, you probably want to use a different scheduler in order to take some advantage of the asynchronous nature of the framework.


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Annual Report - 2018
General Planning and Zoning Information
Master Plan Amendment
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Online Property Information
Zoning Ordinance & Map
Home > Planning and Development > Development Services > Site Plan Review
What is site plan review?
Site plan review provides the opportunity to review a plan in relation to surrounding uses, planned future developments, accessibility, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, street traffic, spatial relationships, off-street parking, public utilities, general drainage, environmental characteristics and other site elements which may affect the public health, safety, and general welfare, and its relationship and harmony with City ordinances and plans.
When is site plan review required?
Prior to the construction, alteration, or addition to any building or off-street parking area located in a non-single-family residential district. The introduction of a new use to a site through a Special Land Use may also require site plan approval.
What points should be considered when formulating a site plan?
Zoning, building and parking setbacks, landscaping, drainage, parking & loading, ingress & egress drive, deceleration lanes, fire lanes, sidewalks, lightings, etc. Specific requirements are provided on the City's Site Plan Review Checklist.
A informal meeting with Planning and Development Staff is encouraged to review site plan requirements and discuss in general a proposed plan. The submittal of a Conceptual Plan for review by the Department of Planning and Development is highly encouraged.
(Single-Family Residential developments, Cluster housing, and Planned Unit Developments (PUD) require slightly different review processes; please contact the Department of Planning and Development for details.)
Planning Commission (Full) Site Plan Review or Administrative Site Plan Review?
Most development projects will require a Planning Commission (Full) Site Plan Review.
Some minor projects may qualify for an Administrative Site Plan Review. Projects that may be eligible for this type of review include:
A minor addition to an existing building that does not increase the intensity of a use; or
A minor expansion of an off-street parking area that does not involve extensive grading.
Planning Commission (Full) Site Plan Review Process:
Application for Site Plan submittal: A completed application and checklist, eight (8) full size and nine (9) 11x17 size site plans and required fee shall be submitted to the City Planning and Development Department. The site plan submittal must be received by the first Monday of the preceding month; i.e., if a site plan review is targeted for the February Planning Commission meeting, the submittal must be received by the first Monday in January. The Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Staff Review: Once a complete submittal has been received, the Planning and Development Department will begin its review of the site plan in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Department will also coordinate site plan review with various City departments including the Building Department, Department of Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department, and consulting engineer, as needed. The prospective developer/project designer shall be informed of all comments made by the reviewing departments in advance of the Planning Commission Review. In most cases, a revised site plan will be required to be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting to address/resolve review comments; the same number of plan sets are required as the initial submittal.
(It is the applicant's responsibility to submit copies of the site plan to any outside agencies, such as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), or the County Drain Commission.)
Planning Commission Review: The Planning Commission shall approve, approval with conditions, postpone a decision, or deny approval of the site plan based on the requirements and standards of the Zoning Ordinance, as well as the Planning Department review letter. If approved, any conditions shall be made part of the motion to approve and documented in the Planning Commission's minutes, a copy of which shall be provided to the applicant.
Engineering/Final Site Plan Review: Upon receiving Planning Commission approval of a site plan and prior to receiving any building related permits, the submittal of detailed engineering plans meeting the City's Construction Specifications, including standard City Detail Sheets, as well as containing all information presented on the approved site plan is required. Eight (8) full size engineering plan sets with each sheet sealed along with a $1,000 engineering review deposit with actual costs billed to applicant per invoice are required to be submitted to the City Planning and Development Department for review. Once the engineering plans have been determined to meet all City requirements, eight (8) full size engineering plan sets will be signed and approved by pertinent City departments. In most cases, revisions to the initially submitted engineering plans will be required to address/resolve review comments; the same number of plan sets are required as the initial submittal.
Approved Engineering Plans/Final Site Plan: Site plan approval is valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the engineering plans. Building permits must be issued and physical construction must commence within the one (1) year period.
Pre-Construction Meeting: A pre-construction meeting is required for projects involving the construction of public infrastructure (City streets, water main, sanitary sewer) or other large-scale projects. The Planning and Development Department needs to be contacted at least two (2) weeks prior to expected start of construction. Construction observation fees are typically involved; an escrow fund, paid by the developer, will be setup by the City to cover the costs by the City's consulting engineer.
Construction & As-Built Drawings:
All building related permits can be obtained once the engineering plans/final site plan for the subject project have been signed and approved by pertinent City Departments. Please contact the City Building Department at 810.245.9621 for details on obtaining the subject permits.
When the the project is nearing completion, the applicant must contact the City Building Department at 810.245.9621 for inspections of the property by various City Departments at least one (1) week prior to the anticipated opening date; "punch list" items will generally be generated from the inspections. The applicant is responsible for contacting any other agencies such as the County Health Department for inspections.
A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued when all building and site development items have been completed. In some instances, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy will be issued when building and site development requirements have been substantially completed, but additional time is necessary to complete outstanding "punch list" items.
Digital as-built plans are required to be submitted to the Building Department prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Property Maintenance: The owner of a property shall be responsible for maintaining the property on a continuing basis in accordance with the approved site plan. The maintenance requirement includes healthy landscaping, walls, fences, pavement, pavement markings, signs, building exterior, drainage facilities and all other elements of a site. Failure to maintain a property in compliance with an approved site plan shall be deemed in violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
Administrative Site Plan Review Process:
Application for Site Plan submittal: A completed application and checklist, eight (8) full size and one (1) 11x17 size site plan and required fee shall be submitted to the City Planning and Development Department.
A separate review of engineering plans is generally not required for minor projects under administrative review; however, pertinent items of the City's Construction Specifications, including standard City Detail Sheets are required to be addressed.
Staff Review: After determining if the proposed plan meets the general requirements and specifications for site plan review, the Planning Department will coordinate site plan review with various City departments including the Building Department, Department of Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department, and consulting engineer, as needed. Once the site plan has been determined to meet all City requirements, eight (8) full size site plan sets and one (1) 11x17 size site plan will be signed and approved by Director of Planning and Development. In most cases, a revised site plan will be required to be submitted prior to Planning Department approval to address/resolve review comments; the same number of plan sets are required as the initial submittal.
Approved Site Plan: Site plan approval is valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the engineering plans. Building permits must be issued and physical construction must commence within the one (1) year period.
All building related permits can be obtained once the site plan for the subject project has been signed and approved administratively by the Director of Planning and Development. Please contact the City Building Department at 810.245.9621 for details on obtaining the subject permits.
When the project is nearing completion, the applicant must contact the City Building Department at 810.245.9621 for inspections of the property by various City Departments at least one (1) week prior to the anticipated opening date; "punch list" items will generally be generated from the inspections. The applicant is responsible for contacting any other agencies such as the County Health Department for inspections.
A Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance will be issued when all building and site development items have been completed. In some instances, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy of Compliance will be issued when building and site development requirements have been substantially completed, but additional time is necessary to complete outstanding "punch list" items.
Digital as-built plans are required to be submitted to the Building Department prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance.
Application & Checklist for Site Plan Review
Planning & Development Related Fee Schedule


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"Characteristic infrared absorption frequencies of nitrogen-containing " by Linsley Shepard Gray Jr.
Gray, Linsley Shepard Jr., "Characteristic infrared absorption frequencies of nitrogen-containing bonds " (1958). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 2280.


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Scots agreeable and Welsh neurotic, according to new personality maps
Distribution of personality traits are associated with a wide range of issues.
By Blathnaid Healy 2015-03-25 12:12:20 UTC
LONDON — It's not your imagination, people who live in different parts of Britain do have distinct regional personalities.
See also: This site transforms Earth into a 'Tron' map of the world
An online survey of almost 400,000 people carried out by researchers from Cambridge University and published in PLOS ONE this week shows that personality traits are unevenly distributed, with some being more prevalent in certain parts of Britain than others.
People living in London, somewhat predictably, don't score well when it comes to agreeableness, while Wales looks quite neurotic and Scotland emerges as conscientious and open.
The research found that factors such as climate and economic conditions affect people's values and beliefs.
The scientists behind the study focused on the so-called "Big Five" personality traits: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, openness.
The heat maps (below) show how different regions scored on these traits. Blue indicates low levels of a trait, while red shows high levels.
1. Extraversion
Image: PLUS One Regional Personality Differences in Great Britain
2. Agreeableness
3. Conscientiousness
4. Neuroticism
5. Openness
Topics: UK, maps, World


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Home » US returns 1493 Christopher Columbus letter to Vatican
US returns 1493 Christopher Columbus letter to Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The United States returned to the Vatican Library Thursday a rare copy of a letter written by Christopher Columbus in 1493 announcing his discovery of the New World that was stolen and replaced with a forgery.
It's the third such return in recent years after U.S. investigators, tipped off by a rare books expert, determined that several authentic copies of the Columbus letter had been stolen from libraries across Europe and replaced with forgeries without library officials' knowledge.
U.S. Ambassador Callista Gingrich presented the letter to the chief Vatican archivist, Archbishop Jean-Louis Brugues, and the prefect of the library, Bishop Cesare Pasini, at a ceremony in the Vatican library. Both monsignors thanked U.S. investigators for what Bruges said was their "keen eye and fine detective work" in locating the document.
The letter came from Mary Parsons, the widow of David Parsons, an Atlanta actuary who purchased it from a rare book dealer in New York in 2004, unaware it had been stolen from the Vatican.
The 8-page text, handwritten and copied by hand in Latin, conveys Columbus' marvel at the fertile islands he found, "full of the greatest variety of trees reaching to the stars," and the timid natives who Columbus believed were ripe for conquest by Spain and conversion to Christianity.
The letter is one of a few dozen authentic, reprinted copies of Columbus' original letter, which was handwritten in Spanish in April 1493 and almost immediately reprinted in Latin by the Rome printer Stephan Plannck.
Columbus had sent the letter to Spain's King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to offer his first impressions of the riches that were to be found in what he believed to be the eastern edge of Asia.
The Vatican had acquired the letter in 1921 as part of a collection of rare books and manuscripts.
Brugues told diplomats and U.S. officials at the handover ceremony that the Vatican doesn't know when the swap out occurred, but that the forging technique used was common in the 19th and 20th centuries "so we will probably never know for sure who the forger was."
Jamie McCall, an assistant U.S. attorney in the district of Delaware, said Parsons bought the book in good faith and was not implicated in the theft. Parsons died in 2014. When presented with evidence that the letter was stolen, his widow agreed to return it.


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Stephen James Ireland (ur. 22 sierpnia 1986 w Cobh) – irlandzki piłkarz występujący na pozycji pomocnika w angielskim Bolton.

Kariera klubowa
Ireland zaczynał piłkarską karierę w rodzinnym mieście Cobh, w klubie o nazwie Cobh Ramblers. Jeszcze jako uczeń szukał klubu w Wielkiej Brytanii, jednak większość z nich nie przyjęła go ze względu na chorobę Osgooda-Schlattera, na którą cierpiał. W wieku 14 lat trafił do młodzieżowej drużyny Manchesteru City, Do składu pierwszej drużyny został włączony w sezonie 2005/2006 przez menedżera Stuarta Pearce'a. W Premiership młody Stephen zadebiutował w 6. kolejce ligowej, 18 września w przegranym 0:1 meczu z Boltonem Wanderers, gdy w 81. minucie zmienił Joeya Bartona. Z czasem stawał się członkiem pierwszego składu i zadowolone kierownictwo "The Citizens" przedłużyło z nim kontrakt do 2009 roku. W całym sezonie 2005/2006 Ireland wystąpił w 24 meczach Manchesteru i zajął z nim 15. miejsce w lidze. W sezonie 2006/2007 stał się już podstawowym zawodnikiem drużyny, od którego Pearce rozpoczyna ustalanie składu. 26 grudnia zdobył swojego pierwszego gola w lidze – był to mecz 20. kolejki, a Manchester City pokonał na wyjeździe Sheffield United F.C. 1:0. Równie dobrze grał w Pucharze Anglii i zdobył w nim 2 gole – z Sheffield Wednesday oraz Preston North End.

Ireland został odwieziony do szpitala w połowie meczu Carling Cup z Fulham, ponieważ podejrzewano u niego atak serca.
Napastnik skarżył się na duszności, zawroty głowy i złe samopoczucie. Zawodnik spędził w szpitalu pięć godzin, gdzie został poddany dokładnym badaniom i testom medycznym. Źródła podają, że przyczyną takiego stanu rzeczy może być indywidualny plan treningowy, który przygotował sobie sam napastnik. Piłkarz oprócz piłki nożnej trenuje także podnoszenie ciężarów oraz kick-boxing i inne sztuki walki. Irlandczyk przyznał się, że prawie codziennie biegał od 7.00 rano po wzgórzach niedaleko swojego domu, a następnie trenował w sali gimnastycznej aż do 11.00.

18 sierpnia 2010 roku w ramach rozliczenia za transfer Jamesa Milnera został sprzedany do Aston Villi. 31 stycznia 2011 został wypożyczony Newcastle United. Później przez dwa sezony grał dla "Lwów", zaś 2 września 2013 roku został wypożyczony do Stoke City. 14 stycznia 2014 roku zarząd klubu Stoke wykupił Irlandczyka.

Kariera reprezentacyjna
Swoje pierwsze powołanie do reprezentacji Irlandii Ireland otrzymał w lutym 2006 od Steve'a Stauntona. Wcześniej przyznał, że nigdy nie zagra w reprezentacji prowadzonej przez poprzedniego selekcjonera, Briana Kerra, gdyż ten pomijał go w powołaniach do kadry młodzieżowej. W reprezentacji zadebiutował 1 marca w wygranym 3:0 meczu ze Szwecją.

W meczu eliminacji do Euro 2008 przeciwko Cyprowi Ireland zdobył jednego z goli, a Irlandia przegrała 2:5. Natomiast w lutym 2007 w 90. minucie wyjazdowego meczu z San Marino zapewnił zwycięstwo 2:1 swojemu zespołowi, a w marcu zdobył jedynego gola dla Irlandii, a ta pokonała 1:0 Walię.

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Reprezentanci Irlandii w piłce nożnej
Piłkarze Manchesteru City
Piłkarze Aston Villa F.C.
Piłkarze Newcastle United F.C.
Piłkarze Stoke City F.C.
Urodzeni w 1986


Pat McDonnell was selected in the combined GPS 2nd XV our first such representative for some years. Congratulations, Pat! Tom Mainprize was picked as a reserve for the 3rd XV. Given the context in which they are playing, these students have shown great talent and tenacity to impress selectors. Tom was singled out for great leadership actions during the Shore game. A teacher and Shore parent approached Messrs Stein and Bolen after the game to congratulate Tom on his inspiration and encouragement to his team members in a difficult situation. She was so impressed that she also rang me to let me know. Well done Tom – a great example of High Spirit in action. Daniel Thomas was selected in the Combined High Schools 2nd XV. In the GPS v CHS game we will have a boy on both sides! Our Hume Barbour debaters were defeated in the regional final at Parliament House by Sydney Girls High. In racing terms they were 'a good thing beaten'. The boys performed very well indeed, according to coaches from both teams. I hope the team will bounce back from this shock loss to capture the Roat Shield for GPS debating in term 3. High won the CHS Volleyball Championship at Homebush on Thursday. Congratulations to the team and Mr Kay.
The school executive has agreed to a reform of the system of voting for School Prefects. The modifications were part of a raft of proposals negotiated by Mr Kesting (Prefects Master), William Clegg (School Prefect) and me. Prefect roles will be discussed later.
He has or can demonstrate he will be eligible for a Special Award in the Student Awards Scheme by the induction assembly in October. (New Year 11 students may be eligible if they can demonstrate they will have a Bronze Award by that time).
He has an academic record that is at least average for the cohort. The final judgement about academic standards is made by the Principal.
He has an acceptable record of attendance and punctuality.
He has not been suspended from school or committed a serious breach of discipline since term 2 of Year 10.
He has not been vetoed by the School Executive on grounds other than in b-d. (Appeals against such vetoes may be made in writing to the Principal).
He must have his nomination supported by at least one member of staff.
Voting will be confined to three electoral colleges with approximately equal numbers of maximum votes. Each constituent will be able to vote for a maximum of 20 eligible applicants on the ballot paper. Year 10 students will have a vote with a weighting of one (maximum 180). Year 11 have one vote with a weighting of one (maximum 215). The third college will comprise staff, School Prefects and SRC representatives from Year 12 who are not School Prefects. School Staff who are permanent employees and also, in the case of teachers, temporary or casual teachers with at least six month's service at High will be eligible to vote. Staff votes have a weighting of two (maximum 160). School Prefects and SRC members have a weighting of one (maximum 48).
Each of the electoral colleges will participate in a compulsory voting process. The rationale is that the successful applicants will represent the three colleges equally. No one college can be allowed to dominate the total number of votes cast. Everyone will have the opportunity to vote. Votes will be tallied and scrutinised and a poll declared and submitted to the Principal. Our aim is to have a fair, transparent and defensible system of selecting our School Prefects. Up to 75% of departing Year 12 students are disenfranchised under the new system. Our justification for this is that exiting students will not be led by the people they would vote for, so it is reasonable that only their leaders help identify and promote emerging leaders from Year 11.
Advertisements appeared in Sunday papers for applications to fill vacancies in Selective schools. High will have up to 30 places for Year 11, but very few elsewhere. Applications close on August 1. School Family members are encouraged to let people know about our process of template scoring of applications by a panel of assessors, followed by interview with the Principal. Good all rounders are our target applicants. All the relevant information can be downloaded from our web site www.sydneyboyshigh.com.
Last chance to make a difference this financial year! You are invited to do as I do and contribute to the Sydney Boys High School Building Fund to help us acquire a new library. We have a target of reaching $250,000 this year. Help us to reach our goal. Make a tax deductible donation now.
The day was filled with an exciting, nervous and embarrassing atmosphere. This was the first time I had participated in Chinese Eisteddfod. I was full of anxiety as I did not know what to do and what would be done. Then everyone was seated in the hall and prepared to present their selected poem as a group. Everyone before us performed excellently. This put a lot of pressure on us, but our confidence remained high. Then it was our turn to go on the stage. We performed as we had practised at school. We raised our tone on the right line and made eye contact when we needed to. Unfortunately, the result was not what we had expected, as we just missed out on a place in the final.
After the group finished, it was time for the individual performances. Just as with the groups, all the participants gave an outstanding presentation. I was now on my own to compete against the other contestants. I recited the poem smoothly until I was up to the second last line, when I felt suddenly tense. I stopped for a second or so on a word. I thought there would not be any chance of my getting a place. Then the announcer surprised me when she called out my name for third place. I could hardly believe what I heard. I had thought I could not possibly get a place, but I suppose if you try your best, there will always be a chance for you to win.
This was about the recent space craft that was testing whether it was feasible to use the solar wind as a power source. Congratulations to Aditya Hatle (8S) and Nikita Slinko (7R) for submitting comprehensive answers. Quiz number 7 will be posted next term and is again open to everyone.
The High Store is having a clearance of assorted rugby training jerseys. Normally $35 - for one week only – a special offer of only $25.
Be quick so you don't miss out on this special offer.
Additionally, school beanies are now available to purchase form the High Store - $20 only. Keep warm and be cool!!!
All boys will be issued with details of arrangements for interviews early next week. They should complete the Record of Appointments section in consultation with teachers. It is the responsibility of boys to negotiate interview appointment times with their teachers.
All interviews will take place in classrooms on the upper floor of the Main Building and the Killip Wing. A map and details of locations of teachers will be provided.
Big things are happening with our technology!
At last OASIS is to be replaced – phased out over next 4 years – it kept NSW School Libraries in the Dark Ages for the last 8 years.
HUGE THANKS to the many parents who have been so generous in donating to the Library Fund.
Because we have enough money we are able to provide much better quality equipment. Our very able and hard working technical staff has just installed a duplex colour laser printer and a duplex b&w laser printer.
As I mentioned in the last High Notes we have now put the Library's Catalogue onto the Internet. Students and teachers planning units of work can see if we have resources they need by typing in http//www.sydneyboyshigh.com/library/enquiry.
DON'T' FORGET – When our library shuts at 3.30 your local library is a great place to find resources, computers, printers and a pleasant place to work on homework and assignments.
The Bowen Library at Maroubra Junction has a huge collection of Infocus articles – HSC related articles to support the English and HSIE - Geography, Economics, Business Studies and History - courses. It also has shelves and shelves of Excel and other HSC Cribs - much better than we have. They are also telling us they have really wonderful and expensive on-line full text databases and software programs for you to access.
They have FREE one on one tutoring in Maths, English and Science - you just have to ask. You do have to join the Library first but you do not need to be a Randwick ratepayer. The fact that you are in a school in this area is a good reason. Bowen Library is a 15 minute bus ride straight down Anzac Pde - you cannot get lost!
I'm getting many "bounced" emails. If you haven't received an email from me in the last few weeks, would you please email me with your new contact details?
Term attendance still remains high although a lot of the boys have struggled with the flu with the onset of colder weather (bring a tracksuit for the trip home). Protein drinks are selling well with the money already going to purchasing a second power sled and plywood to make 4 x junior plyometric boxes. Future purchases will include more sets of dumbbells (so we have 2 sets of each weight), 3 more power sleds, leather skipping ropes etc. I will also be updating the weight training section of the School's website in the near future with possibly some photos and health and fitness information.
I have spent many hours trying to decide on a gym motto that epitomises what the new look weights room is about and have decided that as it is your gym, you should have a say. Discipline, hard work, straight, willpower, focus, mateship, teamwork, self confidence, inspiration etc are the types of ingredients that make success. Over the next two weeks I will be accepting submissions from everyone with the winner receiving one free term of gym and a set of boxing gloves and focus pads. All entries should be supplied on a sheet of A4 paper and be clear and legible with a name and contact number. If written in Latin (for example) you must also submit the proper translation. The winner will be contacted. It must be passionate, empowering, inspirational…that's what I'm looking for.
All boys who use the weights room will be issued with a medical questionnaire/contact form to be filled in and returned to the weights room Strength & Conditioning Coach. As the gym is open before and after school (when the office may not be staffed), it is necessary that parent/guardian contact details be available to weights room staff in the event of an emergency. The information on the forms will also help the Strength Coach to give your son an appropriate program or alter a current one. As boys go through many growth spurts during their teens and also sustain many sporting injuries, this information is essential for the Strength Coach and will be ongoing (new form each term). Parents of boys who currently use the weights room are encouraged to pop in and see me at any time to discuss any concerns that they may have regarding their son's strength and conditioning program.
I'm sure all High supporters will join with me in congratulating Pat McDonnell (2nd XV), Tom Mainprize (3rd XV) and Serdar Bolen (Coach 3rd XV) on their GPS selection. It is appropriate recognition of Pat's electrifying displays, Tom's powerful performances and Serdar's coaching commitment. I know they will relish the challenge of representative rugby and hope that it will inspire our future 1st XV players to set their goals high.
To all players and coaches: enjoy the upcoming vacation. However, do not let your skill and fitness levels deteriorate during this time by being inactive.
Last week saw the start of the second round of the competition. High had a bye and are keenly looking forward to the upcoming challenges.
Last year they finished 6th in the state and they were keen to improve upon this. As this goes to press, High has beaten Balgowlah High from Sydney North. This has put them into playing in the top 8.
Sydney High Black Match Report (U16s) Our under 16s slowly arrived at Olympic Park, all feeling sleepy and cold. However, during the warm-up for our first game for our first match, those dreamy feelings went away. We stepped away for our first game, prepared and determined to take out first place in our first tournament for the year.
In our pool we played our own U15s Brown team, Great Lakes and Westfields: winning all three games in straight sets. We played NSW U15s for the semi finals. Some jokes came from Jamie Tao, on the sidelines, during the match that kept us in a comfortable position to play. Taking yet another game in straight sets.
We observed carefully the end of the other semi-final. Westfield played Christian Brothers. The same team that defeated us last year. The match was tight on the third set but Christian Brothers prevailed again.
We saw the grins on their face as they won, which plainly said "look its Sydney Boys High again". I doubt they really knew what they were about to face.
The first set came to our hands fast without much resistance. Second set went flying off to their side. The decisive third set saw some poor sportsmanship from Christian Bros. High didn't want such a team to win again!. With that in our thoughts, we took the lead by a good number of points and won the match.
This placed us 1st in the Metro Schools NSW volleyball competition. Congratulations to Victor Nguyen (our outside hitter who sent off strong and smart attacks), David Dizon (vicious outside hitter and a great help on calls), Alex Le (setter, without him spikes can't happen), Warren Trac (middle blocker), Danny Ng (middle blocker), Daniel Chim (outside hitter), Zid Mancenido (Uni/Middle blocker). Also thanks to our coaches, Mr Kay, Mr Parker and Mark Retter who trained us so that it was possible for this great day.
A big thank you to Jamie Tao and Raymond Tran for coming out to support and cheer us on!
REMINDER TO PARENTS CHANGE OF ADDRESS If you have recently changed your address or have changed your employment the school needs to know. There have been a number of occasions when Administration have had difficulty contacting parents because of change of workplace. This is extremely important in a case of emergency. If parents are going to be out of the country for any length of time the Principal needs to know this information as well.
Please ask your son to obtain a change of details form from the Main Office and also change forms for travel when changing your address. Your son's travel passes will be affected if he does not have the correct address. Failure to complete these forms may result in your son not having a travel pass.
LETTERS RE ABSENCE/LATENESS/ EARLY LEAVE When your son returns to school from being absent he is required to provide a letter of explanation signed by parent or guardian. If your son is going to be late for school a note is also required.
LEAVE If you require leave for your son please, apply in writing and address your application to the Principal, Dr Jaggar, stating the reason and length of time of the leave. Your son must then present this application to Dr Jaggar for permission for the leave. Please remember to apply before the leave and not after.
On Friday 10 June, Year 8 Chinese classes went by coach to Nantien Temple, Wollongong. When we finally arrived at the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere, we enjoyed several activities, a tour and a vegetarian buffet. Buddhists don't eat meat, so they have a tofu alternative, which could fool some of the toughest critics.
The temple was completely extravagant, more like a palace. The steep steps at the entrance almost challenged me like I were to climb Mt Kosciusko. There were two flags pillared at the front, one on each side – the Australian and the Buddhist.
Our first activity was tai-chi, a slow-motion style of martial arts, known to relax the body, mind and soul.
Next was lotus flower folding. It's actually quite simple, but if Year 7s want to find out how, you'll just have to do Chinese next year. The lotus looked great. Some of us attached them to our ties!
Inside the museum were many mind-boggling artefacts. One was calligraphy on a strand of hair. I was really delighted with our day at Nantien Temple!
The museum was awesome. They had a piece of wood, which was carved by one man into this amazing cloud, with over 50 different little men on it. It weighed 90kg and took 5 years to make.
We visited various shrines. It was interesting to learn about the original Buddha and the history of Buddhism. Our visit was a fun and enlightening experience.
Myopia is also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness. People with myopia have difficulty seeing distant objects clearly.
The myopic eye is longer than the normal eye. This means that light from distant objects focuses in front of the retina rather than on it, causing blurred vision.
What influences whether an eye becomes myopic?
The environment. Living in cities and close-range activities e.g. reading and computer work, are making us a near-focus species.
Genetics also has a strong influence.
1 in 5 Australians suffer from myopia. Myopia affects a quarter of the world's population (1.6 billion people). 1 out of 3 Americans and in some Asian countries, 1 out of 2 people are affected.
Myopia is a rapidly increasing epidemic. By 2020, it is estimated that the number of people with myopia will grow to one third of the population (2.5 billion).
For example in Singapore a series of studies has shown an increase in myopia in males aged 15-25, from 26% of this group in the late 1970s, to 83% in the late 1990s.
What affect can myopia have?
Vision impairment can affect all aspects of an individual's life – education, health, employment, well-being, and social interaction.
High myopia creates a significant risk of other eye disorders such as glaucoma, retinal trauma, malfunction and detachment. These may lead to significant loss of vision or blindness.
What are we doing in our myopia study?
Bifocal or multifocal contact lenses might be able to slow the development of myopia.
The Vision Cooperative Research Centre is investigating the use of these lenses. Children aged 8-14 will be fitted with either standard contact lenses or multifocal contact lenses. They will then be monitored over 2 years to determine the rate of progression of myopia.
The study will help us to develop new ways to slow or even stop the development of myopia.
Being involved You can be part of this important work.
We are looking for 100 children to take part in the study. Children will receive free vision testing and eyecare throughout the study. You will need to attend the Vision CRC clinic at the University of New South Wales in Kensington.
What is the Vision Cooperative Research Centre?
The Vision CRC, based in Sydney, is the largest vision correction research centre in the world. It aims to deliver better eyecare for Australia and the world through the development of new vision correction technology and education programs.
If you are interested in being part of the study, contact visionCRC.


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Champeen Roger Thomas
Runner-up Charles Webb
Goat Andrew Sugden
Best 1st Round Rupert Shires
Tim Sugden Tankard Roger Thomas
Best 2nd Round Roger Thomas
Nearest Pin 1st Round Steve Sutcliffe
Nearest Pin 2nd Round Andrew Sugden
Longest Drive 1st Round Chris Durrans
Longest Drive 2nd Round Mike Webb
Lost Ball Sweep CVS & MFW
Champion Sweep John Drake
Goat Sweep Chris Sampson
2017 was chiefly memorable for perhaps the worst weather we have endured in recent years, and for the second year running, an administrative balls-up by the authorities at Silloth, which meant a change of format for the Salver. As if that weren't bad enough, we then had to endure more gloating from Roger Thomas, who made a miraculous recovery from a back injury to retain his title as champion golfer.
Monday September 4, 2017
The week hardly got off to the best start. A pile up on the M62 in Greater Manchester meant that the usual quartet of The Supremo, Sambo, Charlie Kaye and John Shires experienced varying degrees of delay and frustration en route to Clitheroe Golf Club. While Nicholson and Sampson by-passed the worst of the traffic by travelling over the tops through Oldham, and Kaye took the scenic route via Todmorden, Shires missed all the radio traffic bulletins, foolishly ignored his satnav's instructions, and consequently found himself stationary in a 20 mile queue stretching back from the M60 junction to Outlane.
After a host of increasingly profane mobile phone calls to report his progress, he finally arrived at Clitheroe two minutes before the appointed tee time, changed in the car park, and was so thoroughly discombobulated that he and The Supremo plunged to ignominious defeat at the hands of Kaye and Sambo - beaten by a dog licence.
Mind you, it must be pointed out that Kaye was, as usual, an utter bandit off his ridiculous handicap, while Sampson played extremely well - a magnificent birdie at the long stroke two 12th was the highlight of a round that would have netted him more than 40 Stableford points. Oh, and Nicholson wasn't very good.
Kaye & Sampson beat Shires J & Nicholson 7&6
Nicholson's decision to obey his doctor's orders and cut down on his alcohol consumption meant that - after a trouble free check-in at Thurnham Hall near Lancaster - we could travel to The Mill at nearby Conder Green by car instead of our customary hike across muddy fields. A good job too, as during the evening the rain, which had mercifully held off during the golf at Clitheroe, arrived with a vengeance.
In a change from previous years, Sambo had booked a late morning tee time at Heron's Reach, a resort course on the outskirts of Blackpool. Unfortunately his warning that it's an American-style lay-out with lakes all over the place proved to be uncannily prophetic. Continuing heavy rain meant the lakes now encompassed the greens as well, and the course was closed pending a midday inspection.
A late breakfast wasn't entirely straightforward either, as our order of four bacon and egg sandwiches was met with an unusual response from the young lady behind the bar. She said that while it was perfectly possible to provide us with bacon rolls - or barms, as they're known in Lancashire - fried eggs were out of the question since she wasn't permitted to cook them on health and safety grounds. Tim Sugden - whose experience with exploding boiled eggs is well documented - would have concurred.
A quick look at various mobile phone weather apps revealed that while the rain would continue in Blackpool for at least a couple of hours, the forecast looked much better a few miles further north.
This prompted a quick call to Fleetwood Golf Club, which - according to the professional - never closes, and where they were more than happy to accommodate us. It was a good result all round: Heron's Reach refunded our green fees, and Fleetwood charged us only £15 per person.
Fleetwood might not be the most photogenic course on the Fylde coast, but it is apparently the only true links, and in a strengthening wind it proved to be a decent test. Too much of a test for Nicholson, who decided that his body and his golf were both so decrepit that he would only play when he felt like it, and certainly not at holes where there was any carry off the tee.
That left the remaining trio to play amongst themselves, and it appears that Sampson, who played beautifully for the first 14 holes, probably came out on top.
CV Sampson +£4.50, J Shires +£4.00, CM Kaye +£1.00
With Nicholson again at the wheel, the horizons for our evening meal were widened considerably. The Fleece at Dolphinholme - just off the M6 near Forton Services - proved to be a good choice, and is well worth a visit.
Fortified by bacon AND egg sandwiches obtained from a new venue in Glasson Dock since our usual café was closed for holidays, the advance party meandered north to rendezvous at Penrith Golf Club, where they were joined by Mike Webb, John Drake, John Liddiment and Rupert Shires.
Once again the Supremo had booked two starting times in the Seniors' Open, and while this should have led to a straightforward decision to split into two fourballs, alas nothing is ever simple. Charlie Kaye wasn't allowed to play in the Seniors' competition because he doesn't have an active handicap, and Nicholson decided that such is the frailty of his body, he didn't want to play at all. It ended up with Shires J and Drake pairing up against Webb and Shires R, while Sampson and Liddiment played alongside Kaye, who acted as a marker.
In view of the fact that none of the three official pairings were likely to win the Seniors' Open, and even if they had, if past experience was anything to go by, they probably wouldn't receive their prizes anyway, we also organised our own competition. This was comprehensively won by Shires and Drake, although it must be admitted that Shires didn't have much to do with it. As predicted, their total of 39 points was nowhere near good enough to reach even the top ten of the main competition.
1.JA Drake & JJ Shires J 39 pts; 2. MF Webb & RJ Shires 34 pts; 3. CV Sampson & JR Liddiment 33 pts
Memorably Sambo managed to achieve the impossible by plugging his second shot in the rivetted face of a greenside bunker on the 12th (see left), and John Liddiment not only won the prize for being nearest the pin in two on the par four 8th, he also achieved the longest drive on the 18th - though only because no one else actually managed to find the fairway.
Two conversations are also worth recording. When Webb shanked his tee shot to the par three 14th 80 degrees right, he complained that he was between clubs. "Yes," observed Rupert, "Penrith & Silloth."
And moments later, when Drake boomed a drive into the middle of a thick forest to the left of the 15th fairway, Webb helpfully told him where his ball was to be found. "It's by that tree."
After a couple of revivers in the bar, and a quick drive to check in at the Golf Hotel, dinner was taken in the dining room at Silloth Golf Club, where everyone appeared satisfied with their meal, apart from Webb, who thought his chicken curry resembled cat vomit.
The rain had been only intermittent at Penrith, but as forecast it was belting it down on Thursday morning at Silloth, with high winds gusting in straight off the Irish Sea. Perhaps it was a blessing in disguise that a succession of administrative mix-ups - which led to us being given tee times far later than
usual - meant that it would be impossible to complete 18 holes in the morning.
With Kaye opting not to play, and Nicholson unsurprisingly deciding that he still had admin duties to complete, seven players took to the links, with Liddiment and Drake taking on Webb and Shires in a four ball, and Sambo, Rupert and Andrew Sugden, who'd arrived in a familiar state of dishevelment just in time to tee off, bringing up the rear.
Conditions were so bad that the three ball headed for the sanctuary of the clubhouse after six holes, while the four ball showed considerably more fortitude, battling on to the 7th and playing in from the 14th.
JR Liddiment & JA Drake halved with JJ Shires & MF Webb; CV Sampson, RJ Shires, WA Sugden - who cares?
Once Roger Thomas, Chris Durrans Steve Sutcliffe and Charles Webb had arrived in time for sandwiches, much discussion was given to the format of this year's Goldthorpe Salver.
Given the appalling weather forecast for the next 36 hours, and the fact that Friday's tee times meant that only 9 holes would be possible the following morning, it was decided that the competition itself would be played over the second 9 holes of Thursday's afternoon round, and an outward 9 on Friday morning, followed by a full round in the afternoon.
Accordingly, the draw for the Salver was made immediately, and, in view of Nicholson's impending departure immediately after lunch for a wedding, much attention was focussed on who'd get be lucky enough to get Sutty in the Goat Sweep. Happily - or so he thought - the winner was your humble correspondent.
In side matches played over the first 9 on Thursday afternoon, Liddiment and John Shires - who'd bought new waterproofs at lunchtime after discovering to his cost that his old ones were no longer doing what it said on the tin - beat the Judge and Durrans by 1 hole.
In the other fourball, Drake and WAS astonishingly overcame the mighty Webbs by the same margin.
The back nine, which heralded the start of the Salver proper, should have been relatively straightforward since all but the Hogsback were downwind.
However scoring was distinctly average. Only Rupert Shires could claim to be satisfied, after posting the overnight lead on 18 points, Lowlights elsewhere included a four putt for his cousin on the 16th, while on the 18th Mike Webb - thinking he'd been outdriven as usual by his brother - played the wrong ball from the fairway. At least he had the consolation of hitting the afternoon's longest drive.
At the rear of the field it was looking like a straight shootout between Andrew Sugden and Steve Sutcliffe for the coveted Goat prize. Neither should have slept soundly overnight - though for differing reasons, both probably did.
Dinner in the club dining room, where no one ordered the chicken curry, ended with Sutcliffe - resplendent in a piratical eye-patch - buying a round of liqueurs to celebrate his impending marriage.
Incidentally, earlier it had been good to see Fausto and Christine - former owners of the Golf Hotel - in the bar. Sadly Fausto had recently suffered a stroke; we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Friday September 8, 2017
At breakfast Andrew Sugden announced that before his morning round, he intended to have a haircut. Although few could actually spot much difference, it clearly affected his performance, as like Samson, he appeared to be shorn of his prodigious strength and couldn't even knob his opening drive far enough to get it into that little patch of heather in front of the first tee (see picture below).
Subsequently another stereotype was confirmed when, after Andrew had fired his second attempt from the tee into deep rough, Mike Webb marched off straight down the middle of the fairway, oblivious to the convention that one should always make at least an attempt - however half-hearted - at looking for one's playing partner's ball.
Conditions were slightly better than the previous day, but the wind was still extremely strong, which made the front nine a proper challenge. Alas it was a challenge to which the majority failed to rise.
When everyone arrived back at the bar after the long walk back from the 9th green - where most needed at least a six iron off the tee to get the ball pin high - it was revealed that only Rupert and the Judge had reached the 30 mark, with the Beast enjoying a one point lead. And only little Charlsie and Drake appeared to be within realistic striking distance, three points adrift of the leader on 28.
The rain returned briefly in the afternoon, prompting John Shires to reach again for his new waterproof trousers - with hideous results. As everyone knows, it's never easy to pull waterproofs on over your trousers, and his first attempt ended in embarrassment when he got his shoe stuck, lost his balance and fell over backwards in a heap. Two holes later he tried again, and - determined not to suffer similar humiliation - he removed his wet trousers altogether, unfortunately forgetting he had an enormous hole in the seat of his underpants. No wonder none of his playing partners were able to mount a serious challenge.
With no such distractions, the Judge romped home. He'd already given notice that he was running into form with the highest score of the morning, and despite his supposed bad back he went on to compile comfortably the best round of the afternoon - five points better than his nearest challenger, Charles Webb - to win the Tim Sugden Trophy and retain the Salver. Behind them the Beast faded badly, though not as appallingly as Drake, who only just managed double figures.
Meanwhile the battle between Sugden and Sutcliffe to avoid Goatdom was ultimately a one horse race, as WAS managed a pitiful score of just seven points. Yes, seven.
Dinner at the Golf Hotel was notable for Charles Webb's demonstration of WAS marking his ball on the green - though why he thinks Andrew resembles a demented octopus is anyone's guess - and for the widespread incredulity when it was announced that the two nearest the pin prizes had been won by Sugden and Sutcliffe - or "the idiots" as Mike Webb described them uncharitably. Giving them a box of ProV1s each as a reward was, he said, "rather like giving your elderly mother a Maserati."
With the Supremo absent, the prize-giving ceremony was conducted by Sambo, who failed in his primary task of preventing Roger Thomas turning his victory speech into a diatribe about the evils of alcohol. It prompted Rupert Shires to proclaim: "Next year, Roger, I'm going to have a right skinful and beat you."
With weddings (Wilcox and Nicholson), 60th birthdays (Frank), families taking part in triathlons (Charlie Kaye), something better to do (Butterworth), and of course the very sad absence of Peter Butler, there were fewer of us present than usual as the week came to a close, but as always a good time was had by all. Many thanks to Mark Nicholson for his assiduous organisation, to Sambo for temporarily assuming his mantle, and to John Liddiment, who made his customary £15 profit on the book.
1 RM Thomas 30+34 = 64
2 CP Webb 28+29 = 57
3 RJ Shires 31+18 = 49
4 MF Webb 26+22 = 48
5 CF Durrans 21+26 = 47
6 CV Sampson 26+20 = 46
7 JJ Shires 21+23 = 43
8 JA Drake 28+13 = 41
9 JR Liddiment 20+20 = 40
10 SG Sutcliffe 16+10 = 26
11 WA Sugden 11+ 7 = 18


State figures show a more than threefold increase in just one year in the number of elementary schools allowed to exceed class-size limits in Texas, one of the most visible signs of the big education funding cuts that the legislature passed to balance the budget, a newspaper reports.
Figures obtained by The Dallas Morning News show that state officials allowed cash-strapped public school districts to exceed the 22-student limit in 6,988 classrooms from kindergarten through 4th grade, up from 2,238 a year ago.
"We are clearly seeing the impact of the budget cuts this year," said Debbie Ratcliffe, a spokeswoman for the Texas Education Agency, which approved the vast majority of class-size waivers sought. "School districts can save some money in the short term by increasing their class sizes, and that is what many have felt compelled to do."


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Astrobiologist: ET Viruses Likely Exist on Planets That Host Life
Paul Davies points to viruses as "mobile genetic elements" that transfer information between life forms — for better or worse
University of Arizona astrobiologist Paul Davies, author of many books, including the recent What's Eating the Universe? (2021), told The Guardian, recently that if cellular life exists on other planets, something like viruses probably also exist — to transfer genetic information from one life form to another.
Viruses, said Davies, can be thought of as mobile, genetic elements. Indeed, a number of studies have suggested genetic material from viruses has been incorporated into the genomes of humans and other animals by a process known as horizontal gene transfer.
Nicola Davis, "Viruses may exist 'elsewhere in the universe', warns scientist" at The Guardian (September 6, 2021)
Horizontal gene transfer, by which life forms "swap" genes, are common in bacteria and have been found in many other types of life. It's called horizontal because the donor is not in a parent/offspring (vertical) relationship with the recipient. The recipient simply incorporates the donor's gene(s) and later passes them on in the usual fashion.
According to Davies, while the importance of microbes to life is well known, the role of viruses is less widely appreciated. But he said if there is cellular life on other worlds, viruses or something similar, would probably exist to transfer genetic information between them.
One research team wrote, for example, " Our findings imply that horizontal transfer of double-stranded RNA viral genes is widespread among eukaryotes and may give rise to functionally important new genes, thus entailing that RNA viruses may play significant roles in the evolution of eukaryotes." – PubMed (2010)
Horizontal gene transfer is a key way that bacteria rapidly develop antibiotic resistance.
Davies hastened to point out that extraterrestrial viruses are unlikely to be harmful if we were to come into contact with them. It is the viruses close to us that we must worry about.
Essentially, if life evolves on other planets, we might expect to find that viruses are one of the ways that important genetic information gets transferred between them.
You may also wish to read: COVID-19: When 900 bytes shut down the world. A great physicist warned us, information precedes matter and energy: Bit before it. The coronavirus contains about as much information as a sticker at WhatsApp. But what a difference it has made.
When a Simulated World Begins To Fall Apart — Sci-fi Saturday
"Untitled Earth Sim 64" at DUST by Jonathan Wilhelmsson (September 10, 2021, 6:11) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dG-A0YI1Bw Marie is an offbeat woman who suspects that all is not right with the world. After experiencing various glitches in reality, she is called upon by a mysterious …
One Day the Door to the Robot's Shop Opens – Sci-fi Saturday
"Roy" at DUST (July 23, 2021, 7:44 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JalG_54iT80 Roy is a sci-fi drama short film about a robot mechanic holed away in a rundown barn, living in a world of rustic antiques melded with futuristic sensibilities. He is a man forgotten by society and …


It was a pretty fun event with about 40-50 bikes showing up; a little more publicity the next time will improve the showing, I am sure. The Tilted Kilt is located at 6575 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA. This was only my second visit there but I have to say, the staff there are all quite friendly; I am sure I will return.


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September Metal Releases that shred faces and fall short
by Mike Heral, Staff Writer
September begins what promises to be a busy fall 2014 for heavy metal. Let's look at three notable album releases:
"Exit Wounds" by The Haunted
The Haunted feels like a supergroup given that each musician plays in a prominent metal band ranging from At The Gates to Six Feet Under. Its lineup is volatile as the fictional Spinal Tap's. Since the thrashcore group's 1996 inception, there have been at least seven versions of The Haunted. And distressingly, the group's initial brutal assault devolved in 2011's abysmal nu-metal release "Unseen."
The metal family could be forgiven for doubting The Haunted's comeback. But "Exit Wounds" puts the band back on firm footing, if not completely atoning for betraying its fans.
The album opens appropriately with a pounding heart before guitars begin a slow, chugging march a la Metallica's "Enter Sandman." I'd like to think guitarists Ola Englund and Patrik Jensen are playing with their fan's hearts given the slow burn beginning "Enter Sandman" marks metal's most savage betrayal.
By the time that vocalist Marco Aro erupts, though, it's obvious The Haunted has returned to the approach that turned The Haunted into a fan favorite worthy of its legacy.
"Siren Charms" by In Flames
In contrast to The Haunted's triumphant return, In Flames continues to alienate. What started in 1993 with its debut album "Lunar Strain" is finished. Regardless of how one viewed In Flames' sound prior to 2006's "Come Clarity," it's now stuck in metal's most despised genre: contemporary metal.
In Flames wants to be Korn. It's partially understandable because the nu-metal pioneers still command enough of a fan base to warrant headline status on metal's most prominent North American summer festival circuit. Money is money, and it doesn't care if a band had to sell itself out to earn it.
But listen through In Flames' discography to appreciate how its genre shift wastes immense talent and innovation. Previous albums, particularly "Jester Race" and "Whoracle," suggested that In Flames was metal's answer to composer Richard Wagner. Each album fits together like a symphony, setting In Flames apart as the group most rewarding while challenging the community at large.
Unfortunately, those days are gone now. Today, they sound every bit as bland as Three Days Grace.
"A Skeletal Domain" by Cannibal Corpse
If you've seen "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," you already know Cannibal Corpse. But by the time the boys made their Hollywood debut, the Buffalo-based quintet was already death metal legends.
"A Skeletal Domain" is the group's 13th release, an important number for a band steeped in cartoonish gore. Just read the song titles to quickly grasp each song revels in death via torture. And if you don't get it from that, take a gander at the album covers too graphic to be displayed even in a student newspaper.
Cannibal Corpse's lyrical content doesn't change and neither does the styling. Somehow, someway the quintet keeps churning out the same frenetic dual-guitar feedback-drenched squeals, cookie-monster vocals and straight-ahead rhythms. Its durability despite variety reveals how much better they do it than most other bands.
My son swears Cannibal Corpse is on the verge of technical change with this album, but I don't hear it. Perhaps it's because I don't want the band to alter its approach. Cannibal Corpse is perfect just the way it is, and "A Skeletal Domain" is yet another venture into the comforts of familiarity.


Using the tuner section of 600 range units is fairly straightforward. The tuner section is also less likely to break down than the amplifier since the powers required are lower. However the tuner does have some unusual features that may puzzle the first-time user. Hence this page which tries to answer the most likely questions. Also, tuners do sometime fail, even though this is rare, so the circuit diagram may be of use.
The above image shows the FM tuner, stereo decoder, etc. The same circuits were employed in the 623 and 624 tuners as well as the 625 and 626 receivers. The above image has been scaled down to fit on this page. If you wish to view a larger copy click on the above image. Please note that the image this will fetch is quite large. The AM tuner is discussed on another page, so if you wish to look at the details of the AM tuner click here.
This page will mostly be concerned with explaining how to make use of the FM tuner. Note that the above circuit diagram was subject to modification as part of Armstrong's policy of continuous development. The most significant change during the lifetime of the tuner was a change to a newer stereo decoder, based upon a better PLL IC. The decoder shown in the diagram is the older decoder.
The tuner has two meters, but I can't work out what they do, can you explain? On most hi-fi tuners, the two meters would be for signal strength and for center-tuning. Here, however, they actually serve more functions.
The 600 tuner uses varactor diode tuning. It is unusual in that varactor tuning is used for both the FM and the AM tuners. As a result, both for FM and AM, the station is chosen by applying an appropriate voltage to the diodes in the set. The upper meter indicates the voltage being applied to the diodes, and hence is an indicator of the frequency to which the tuner has been adjusted. The purpose of this meter is to aid you in setting up the pre-sets so that you can switch quickly between up to six stations of your choice.
First ensure the AFC tab is up. If its down, press and release it to allow it to toggle upwards. The lower meter now indicates frequency tuning accuracy. When manually tuning, the main tuning scale will be lit so you can use the scale to see the frequency to which you are tuned. Adjust the tuning knob until you are at about the correct frequency and the station you want is audible. You can now use the center-tuning meter to 'fine tune' accurately. Then press down the AFC tab and it will lock on to the station. Since the set is now locked on you don't really need to see how well it is tuned, so the lower meter now changes to display the signal strength. In practice with strong stations you often don't need to fine tune with care as the AFC will do the job for you. However this is up to you.
How do I adjust the presets to allow me to quickly select between six stations of my own choice? Three of the presets are selected by pressing down one of the tab buttons, numbered 1 to 3. By pressing down the 'square' tab, the numbered tabs can be used to select three more presets. On an FM only tuner or receiver all six presets are for FM. On an AM/FM set, the three presets with the square tab up are for FM, and the three with the square tab down are for AM. Since the AM tuner covers both medium and long wave in one band the presets the AM presets can be used for long or medium wave stations as you prefer.
To set the presets to the stations you prefer you need to use a small screwdriver to adjust each of the six multi-turn potentiometers which are hidden under a small flap at the bottom right of the front of the set. Note that these are numbered 1 - 3 to indicate which tab they relate to, and that three have a square around the number to indicate they relate to the numbered tab when the square tab is down. The image below shows the preset potentiometers under the main tuning knob with the covering flap hinged down.
First switch to manual tuning by pressing down the 'tune' tab. Then tune to the station you desire. Make a mental note of the tuning voltage indicator reading. Now press down the numbered tab for the preset you wish to tune to the station you have just manually tuned. Use the screwdriver to tune the appropriate preset to give the same reading on the upper meter that shows tuning voltage. The station should now be audible and you can fine tune using the lower meter to indicate signal strength or center tuning. Once this is done, the chosen preset will always select the station you have chosen when the correct tab is pressed down. You can now repeat the process for each tab, using a different preset pot to adjust the selected frequency in each case.
Once the above process is done you can essentially use the manual tune independently of the six presets. When you select a preset station the main tuning scale lights will go out as the scale is not required.
What does the distant tab do? This does two things when pressed down. However it only acts upon FM inputs. Firstly, it disengages a mute that otherwise turns off the output of the tuner when there is no tuned station, or when the input signal is weak. As a result of this mute, when the distant tab is up, interstation hiss is suppressed, and weak noisy stations won't be heard. When you press down the distant tab the mute is disengaged. This may be useful when you want to listen to weak stations. You may find you prefer to press down the 'mono' tab when listening to a weak FM station as this may reduce the level of the background noise.
The distant tab also alters the sensitivity of the signal strength meter. Note that it does not alter the gain or sensitivity of the actual tuner since these always adjust automatically by themselves. The change in meter scale is purely to help when trying to tune a weak signal as otherwise the meter deflection may be too small to be easily seen.
What output does the 623 or 624 tuner provide for connection to an amplifier? The outputs come via a 5-pin DIN socket on the back of the tuner. In fact, outputs are provided at two signal levels.
The pin numbers are usually embossed on DIN plugs. If you are not familiar with DIN plugs and sockets, please note that the order of the numbering probably isn't what you expect, so check before connecting!
In the above 'high' corresponds to an output of 775 mV into a 600 ohm load when receiving 100 percent modulation. The 'low' output corresponds to 100 mV with 30 percent modulation with a 68 kOhm output impedance. For most modern amplifiers the use of the high output is recommended.


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Since my teens, I always felt attracted to zen Buddhism. I'm fascinated by how calm and rooted zen buddhists are, and how simple their life is. As someone with intense emotions, there's something soothing about being able to control it all and keep it in perspective.
A simple stone surrounded by sand. Light coming through the fence at the back. I love how the stone is seemingly smooth at one end and rough and stained at the other end.
Although this picture seems innocent enough, we get a surprisingly beautiful and calming color palette that's both cool and neutral.
Pure white, two shades of sand and one blue-grey make this palette perfect for kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. Basically, this is the kind of palette that fit anywhere and with any style. Traditional? Check. Contemporary? Double-check. The combinations are endless, the possibilities infinite.
What does your heart tell you? Is this great or boring? Is this calming or just too sleepy? How would you add a little zest to this palette?


MS Navigator of the Seas is the fourth Voyager-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International, and the first second-generation Voyager-class ship. She was once the largest ship in the fleet and still ranks among the largest passenger ships in the world.
In November 2015, after two seasons sailing from Galveston, Navigator of the Seas began sailing winter itineraries out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she sailed 6- and 8-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, and summer itineraries out of Southampton, England, where she sails to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. From November 2016, Navigator of the Seas will transition to sailing her winter itineraries out of Miami, Florida.