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PICTURES | Neville unveils St Michael's towers
Footballer-turned-developer Gary Neville revealed a series of artist's impressions for the St Michael's development at a press conference this morning, and confirmed all buildings on the 1.8-acre site would be demolished.
A 700,000 sq ft scheme is proposed on the plot between Jackson's Row, Bootle Street and Southmill Street, brought forward by a development company owned by Neville, Ryan Giggs, developer Brendan Flood and Manchester City Council.
Designed by Make Architects, the project would centre around two towers of 21 and 31 storeys. The buildings would be surrounded by three interconnected pieces of public realm, designed by Planit-IE. There would be 150 apartments, a 200-bedroom hotel, and 135,000 sq ft of offices.
The structures currently on the site include the former Bootle Street police station, which has a Portland stone façade fronting Southmill Street, the United Reform Synagogue on Jacksons Row, and the Sir Ralph Abercromby pub on Bootle Street.
While the synagogue will be replaced, the clearance of the other buildings has been controversial, in particular the popular Abercromby pub.
According to Neville, while the former police station "had no great architectural merit", due to the community interest in the pub, the historic bar would be retained and "accommodated within the new scheme".
Neville said that while the design team "initially went through the process of working with the existing buildings, it became impossible".
He continued: "We do not want to take away people's employment, so the 10 jobs will be protected. We have a commitment to the landlord and staff to protect their jobs during the construction process, and afterwards, the bar of the current Abercromby pub will be accommodated within the new scheme, and that's an absolute commitment."
St Michael's is funded by a £150m consortium deal with Singaporean-based Rowsley and Beijing Construction Engineering Group.
A planning application has been submitted, and approval is expected by the end of the year, with a start on site in spring 2017.
The upper square, which will be known as The Garden, will offer 11,000 sq ft of public space with room for alfresco restaurants, and would be the venue for all-year-round entertainment, aided by a large retractable roof.
Linking the main St. Michael's Square to The Garden will be The Steps, a 15-metre high architectural staircase. A passageway will be provided underneath The Garden in order to provide direct pedestrian access through from Bootle Street to Albert Square.
Zerum Consult is development manager and planning consultant.
Ken Shuttleworth, founder of Make, said: "We have designed two slender, elegant towers for the site, which sit very much as a pair using the same sleek black aluminium cladding, yet with differing heights and arched crowns. Their appearance will change as you move around the city. Together they provide a dynamic addition to the skyline that will position the scheme in Manchester both physically and within the marketplace."
A public consultation exhibition will take place at the beginning of September.
Developer's CGI of proposed scheme
Can't wait for those steps to be full of half eaten take aways on Sunday morning and other detritus in true Manc style.
The towers look okay, but it looks like a railway station entrance. Sad about the police station,as it has featured in so many films and tv programmes, including Hell is a city.The Abercombie going is an insult to the people of this city. Maybe Mr.Giggs would be happy to see the site of the birth of Owain Glendower in his native Wales flattened for a grey block,because this is one of Manchester's great politically iconic buildings. The Peterloo massacre is part of this city's remarkable political and industrial history and in my view is under represented within the fabric of the city. There was talk to rename Piccadilly station, Manchester Peterloo, but this seems. To have been forgotten.I am actually saddened by this.Saving the bar is a patronising attempt at compromise.What next, the destruction of Mrs Pankhurst's house, for a faceless block. The Abercombie is only small. It could have been incorporated.
July 28, 2016 at 11:08 am By Elephant
Scheme looks fantastic and a welcome addition of quality to Manchester city centre which is heading towards being a truly international city…
July 28, 2016 at 11:31 am By Only way is up
I hope I live long enough to see this mindless greed-fest demolished as an utter failure.
July 28, 2016 at 12:16 pm By Steven Jones
Who's Owain 'Glendower'? Concentrate more on your Google searches Elephant. It's Glyndwr.
It's unfortunate the images lack context – positioned to look in or look out – very difficult to understand the relationship of the proposal with the adjoining built form and how the scheme links with this part of the city. Cant see Gary, Giggsy or Make making a hash of this ambitious project – looking forward to the (very much welcomed) consultation to understand more.
July 28, 2016 at 12:26 pm By Vicarinatutu
I was initially shocked by the visuals when I first looked at them but actually now really like the design. It's interesting, innovative and looks high spec, unlike the usual boring offering from Simpson and Haugh. With regards to the Sunday morning detritus Elephant, the beauty of this development is that is privately owned and will be privately managed so I'm sure they will be cleaning the site on a regular basis, along with maintaining public realm areas.
July 28, 2016 at 12:36 pm By David
The building massing and heights show no regard whatsoever to the iconic civic structures of the Town Hall and Library, completely overshadowing them. It also creates a high car park/ utilitarian "wall" on the two streets facing towards Deansgate/ Peter Street.
Important views of and sight lines towards Manchester's most important buildings should be protected, not obscured.
This area is comparable, in Manchester terms, to St Paul's in London, where there are strict safeguards against new developments obscuring views of the cathedral. any presumption that these considerations can somehow be overridden in Manchester for the sake of pure commercial gain is appalling.
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July 28, 2016 at 12:40 pm By Charles
Economically successful cities tend to have more taller buildings because of a scarcity of developable sites in the city centre. If there is a good chance of planning permission, because tall buildings are accepted/encouraged, land values rise and set new precedents. Owners of land and buildings only sell at prices that reflect the value of what can be built. This upward spiral will continue for city centre sites where buildings are not listed and are not in conservation areas. Neither Bootle Street Police Station nor The Abercrombie are listed, so they have no statutory protection. There is a conservation area that includes Albert Square and skirts the Police Station and synagogue but they are outside the area. It is understandable that people fear change and regret the passing of familiar landmarks but Manchester has been subject to wave after wave of change. There used to be a lot of heavy industry in the city centre including foundries and a railway engine works. Each era of change leaves behind new buildings. Some will be of high architectural quality and may be listed eventually. Others will be swept away in a few generations to be replaced by something else. Manchester is a city that has repeatedly reinvented itself and that shows no sign of changing. If buildings or settings of buildings are of truly special architectural character, we should seek to list them but most buildings are always ordinary and change happens.
July 28, 2016 at 12:51 pm By Fairly recently
Fairly recently – well said, excellent points !!!
July 28, 2016 at 1:33 pm By Only way is up
But the Abercromby *is* important as its one of only two remaining physical links to the Peterloo massacre and a rare example of a Georgian era building in the city.
July 28, 2016 at 1:54 pm By Ralph
The steps look very steep.
July 28, 2016 at 2:10 pm By Brian
According to Neville, the former police station "had no great architectural merit", …. and his qualifications are what?
We have all shouted at footballers, and given our opinions, but we never expect them to be taken seriously.
July 28, 2016 at 3:17 pm By Ann Architect
Have to take issue with ' Fairly recently' in respect of some of the points raised. Developers build upwards because of ego not land values – Prof Ellis at MMU used to have a fascinating series of lectures regarding urban settlement that taught Architects & landscape Architects it is actually possible to get more space in a low rise building with only a marginally wider footprint. If it were simply about increasing square footage of revenue more structures would be designed towards this model. Whilst I agree that Manchester has been subject to much change, this in itself should not be accepted as necessarily a good thing just because it happens, life always goes on – just with less quality and stability. For Mr Neville to describe the Bootle St Police Station ( and by association the Jackson's Row Synagogue?) as having no architectural merit, only served to underline his- and others -singular lack of understanding, taste and appreciation of the delight of well mannered and proportioned buildings that reflect a quiet civic dignity and quality that this proposal of sheer vulgarity lacks in any way shape or form. What civic role does this proposal bring? All buildings have a duty to the landscape they inhabit and intervene within to create. The first principle of Architecture/ Landscape Architecture and Urban Design is "identify the user" before pen is even placed on paper. The Police HQ and Synagogue – and the Public House had clear identifiable uses, thus users, thus forms and purpose. That simply cannot be said of this confusing and garish mish mash. To also rely on the argument that the structures have not been listed- I would look at the pressure levered to prevent these very same structures having that protection in the first instance and where that direction originated from.
July 28, 2016 at 3:20 pm By Cassandra
Dare I suggest that the two Footballing / Property "Emperors" who are the "brains" behind this are perhaps looking a tad under-dressed ???
July 28, 2016 at 3:23 pm By Developer
I really like this build. The current area is depressing and derelict. I don't understand why people are having such a huff about this pub, would you have even taken two seconds to bother or visit this pub had this development not been put forward? Pubs are in decline, irregardless of location and the city centre in particular is not an accommodating place for pubs, particularly in such a prime district. The economic boost of this proposal is immense and will create a thousand jobs, we're lucky to even get such investment in our city! Manchester's cultural and historical legacy is all around the city centre and the city as a whole, not a dingy, forgotten pub.
July 28, 2016 at 3:26 pm By Daniel
Vicar in a tutu. You knew who I meant. Stop being facetitious. The pub is small enough to incorporate into this development and the facia of the police station could be used as a satisfactory gateway to this development.Ridiculous to think that they are keeping all that tat around Lincoln Square. What strange people in MCC planning department.The towers do look good but They could have been built anywhere. They would have looked good on that vacant plot near the village.
July 28, 2016 at 3:32 pm By Elephant
July 28, 2016 at 4:17 pm By Cheshire Boy
That elevated square looks draughty and dark.
July 28, 2016 at 4:27 pm By Dick Swiveller
Cassandra is talking poppycock. If she knew anything about development she would know increasing the density on a site brings more value, improves economies of scale and reduces the land value per unit hence making schemes viable. To get a bigger site you need to pay a landowner MORE money thus land value is a MAJOR issue.
July 29, 2016 at 8:33 am By Only way is up
@ ' The only way is up' here I have to disagree with you, based on 20+ years as a Chartered Architect specialising in Landscape Architecture & Urban Design and involved with designing within multi disciplinary practices for developers as clients. And, 9 we've had this before of course) Cassandra was the pen name of campaigning expose revealing journalist William Connor. HE was a chap as am I – last time I looked.
July 29, 2016 at 10:44 am By Cassandra
Dearest Cassandra I think you missed the subtle poking of fun at your gender.
It would be fair to say that a designer/architect, chartered or otherwise even with 100 years of experience will still never understand a development appraisal.
Good architects stick to what they are good at, i.e. fantastic design and pushing design, the client and their business plan. Perhaps you fall within two stalls and understand neither.
July 29, 2016 at 12:12 pm By Only way is up
My eyes, my eyes!
– How odd to celebrate relentless flights of stairs in that way.
– How it meets the ground and the tops are quite something.
– Great pigeon ledges – someone is going to be rubbing their hands for the maintenance & cleaning contract.
-I take it the flat residents won't have the option of opening their windows?
– Generic metal cladding demonstrates a laziness of thinking & lack of construction knowledge in this Part 1 level design.
Terrible stuff, even by make's own very low standards.
July 29, 2016 at 1:01 pm By Ralph Kent
Ah dearest ' the only was is up' ( such a shallow &vulgar little ditty) I fear you simply know the cost of everything…and the value of nothing.
There seems to be alot of miserable old know nothings on this site. Your all stuck in the past. Your bland opinions mean nothing to the people of this city. Casandra xan you plz explain to me how you can possibly fit the same amount of space in a 10 story building as a 100 story building like you claim. The area these are being built in is a mess. The buildings have no architectural merrit and are simply old crap buildings that take up valuable city space whilst providing nothing to the city. Any one who thinks other wise is simply dumb. These new towers are stunning and any city in the world would be proud to have them.
July 29, 2016 at 2:44 pm By steste
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July 29, 2016 at 2:51 pm By Jessica Middleton-Pugh
@steste
"These new towers are stunning and any city in the world would be proud to have them"
You clearly don't have a very sensitive eye for architecture, proportion, or even general building if you think that these buildings are stunning, but obviously not everyone is an aesthete.
I can assure you that if these were proposed in London, Paris, or any other world city the local design review panels would shoot them down in the manner that they deserve.
Perhaps Giggsy, Neville & their Chinese & Singaporean backers have picked on Manchester because they know they can get away with something second/third grade like this in England's second / third major city?
If maintained like Spinningfields the chavs will not leave it litter strewn…Shame about the Schul (synagogue) and the old pub….Could not save the Police Station façade???
July 29, 2016 at 4:37 pm By Schwyz
Aesthetics are a matter of taste (I don't like it personally), but can we at least agree that THERE ARE FAR TOO MANY STEPS
July 29, 2016 at 4:53 pm By zebith
Neville and giggs. hang you heads in shame yes the new development looks good but am sorry but you need to incorporate the full Abercromby pub into the designs not just the bar it's a piece of manchesters history. the council should hang there heads in shame if they give the ok to demolish the pub!
and yes we should have the approvers of the demolition orders published in the Manchester evening news to always remember who the desacrators of Manchester are!
July 29, 2016 at 7:20 pm By history always remembers
I really want to like this development but something about it irks me. Can't quite put my finger on it.
July 29, 2016 at 9:39 pm By Alan Flixton
Gary Nevile and Giggs are just being exploited by a Singapore business man / consortium and they are all trying to fool us!!! What better way to get people on side then to front it by two Manchester legends (I'm a Utd fan..so yes they are legends!) with all respect to Neville and Giggs I don't think they have a spare £150 million!! They might be putting in a bit of their own cash but it won't be much..no doubt they will be getting paid a decent fee to get it through planning and potentially built..would question if it is going to get built the £150million looks unrealistic from even looking at the visuals…
I'm all for development and moving forward and getting rid of the police station is the correct thing to do but the AB pub.. Tut tut. Embrace it into the development.. a tradditional Manchester pub incorporated into a shinny new development is better then trying to incorporate some shinny bar to look like a tradditional pub.
Also a lot of talk from Gary about creating jobs for Manchester people..why have you got a London based architect doing the design! There are some outstanding architectural MANCHESTER practices that could easily deliver the scheme…probably as they have a base in Hong Kong.
Stop trying to pull the wool over our eyes about Manchester this, Manchester that it's not about Manchester…it's about as making as much money as possible for your investors and outside of London where competition is fierce and construction costs ridiculously high Manchester is the best place to try and make those pounds…goodnight.
July 30, 2016 at 9:34 am By Keep it real!
Surely the lower tower should be crowd funded social housing not yet more unoccupied offices? Are these two towers, which will ll domineer over two conservation areas, the legacy that Sir Richard Leese really intends to be his si monumentum requiris circumspice?
February 24, 2017 at 9:27 am By Christopher J Green
Two points here. The scale of the towers has been driven not by land values but, as reported in the Guardian and elsewhere, the council (that is to say Howard Bernstein) pushing the developers to maximise the scale of the development.
And secondly, regardless of opinions on the merits of the architecture of the scheme, its unquestionable that these towers will have an enormous impact on the character of the area. We are talking about some of our finest buildings and our finest, most cohesive and most distinctive bit of city-scape here. This is a conservation zone for good reason. The sheer scale and dominance of these buildings can only detract from the very special character of this, the civic heart of our city.
And finally The Abercrombie (ok three points then). People really need to read up on the significance of the Peterloo massacre before glibly dismissing it as just another pub. Its value extends beyond the service it currently provides to its historic and cultural significance in terms of its links to an event that had a profound impact on political reform in our country.
Its been said before but the promoters of this project are utter philistines.
February 24, 2017 at 12:37 pm By mcr deserves better
People keep talking about the Abercombie, but lets not forget Tommy Ducks…..they said that shouldn't be demolished and look what happened there…. JCB's at midnight!
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Hazell Dean's HEAVENLY/Because the Night – A Review
Posted on February 14, 2019 by swartstudio
HEAVENLY (preview)
A monarch of music, UK based singer/songwriter, Hazell Dean, has been the reigning Queen of HiNRG since the early '80s. On February 21st, 2019, Ms. Dean plans to unleash the double single HEAVENLY/Because the Night upon the world. Since 2012, Hazell has released three albums, eleven singles, and a greatest hits compilation through the independent label, Energise Records. Of these, several have been hits on dance, pop, and vocal charts worldwide. But H/BtN is the much publicized last single with Energise for Dean who is now in semi-retirement. It's no secret I've been a Hazell Dean fan since I was young. If you read my last post you'll know how I became involved in the HEAVENLY project. Well, being the cover artist for Ms. Dean has many perks, one of which was an early listen to both songs and their various remixes!
How do I describe these six new tracks without spoiling too much? ENERGETIC! POWERFUL! HYPNOTIC! Those would be the first three words that came to mind as I played the set. Hazell and long-time producer Pete Ware understand the strength of her voice. I am absolutely obsessed with any song that has Hazell belt out a tune, she has such a strong vocal range. Hazell Dean is indeed the sonic siren superhero I depicted for the single's artwork. Because the Night has three remixes, two by pop-stastic producer, Matt Pop, and a third by the Dean/Ware team. Adept at taking a well-known song and making it her own, Hazell has transformed the famous Patti Smith 1978 tune and brought it to the modern age without losing its lyrical impact. BtN is just … so … cool. It has the hard edge of the original rock version, but adds the electronic tinge that has influenced Dean's sound the last few years. Because the Night easily gets stuck in your head and be prepared to sing and hum the song most of the day.
Of the two songs, I was most looking forward to listening to HEAVENLY, an original track by Dean/Ware. This too has three separate versions, two by Matt Pop, and a Dean/Ware "Angelic Mix". It immediately became one of my new favorite Hazell Dean songs. It's one part pop, two parts disco, and totally HiNRG! Heavenly begins with Hazell singing, "Heavenly, heavenly, heavenly …", over and over as the music begins to ramp up. Hazell's voice can also be heard swaying in divine cords far off in the distance and then — BAM! The song begins, an unapologetic dance floor smash. I'm torn between which mix I prefer, the Angelic or Matt Pop's "Celestial Mix". They're both excellent. The Angelic mix could have easily continued beyond its 6:14 mark and the Celestial runs nearly eight minutes long, my typical preference for a remix of any song I enjoy.
Because the Night (preview)
If this were to be the last Hazell Dean single ever, we the fans would feel blessed. Heavenly/Because the Night proves, without a doubt, why Dean has earned the title (and crown), Queen of HiNRG. The singer knows what her loyal fanbase wants and expects from their HiNRG highness. If anything, this double single whets the appetite for the new year, but we'll be wanting more new music in the future. "All hail, Hazell Dean!"
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Ubisoft's 30th anniversary August game
Back in June, Ubisoft announced that they will give a free PC game every month for the rest of the year. Image Source: VG247
Ubisoft announced on Thursday that starting August 17, Rayman Origins will be available for free on PC through Uplay for anyone that claims it.
Rayman Origins will replace Splinter Cell 1, which has been available for a month.These free games are part of Ubisoft's 30 years celebrations. Ubisoft also released Prince of Persia: Sands of time during their 30 years celebrations.
Ubisoft released its games through the Ubisoft Club. Ubisoft Club rewards players for their commitment within the games. The club awards its members with exclusive content and benefits like discounts on the Uplay Shop.
Back in June, Ubisoft announced that they will give a free PC game every month for the rest of the year. The announcement was part of its Ubi 30 Celebrations during the E3. The Remaining games for the Ubi 30 Celebration are still undisclosed.
"WE COULD NOT CELEBRATE UBISOFT 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITHOUT TALKING ABOUT RAYMAN. CREATED IN 1995 BY MICHEL ANCEL, RAYMAN IS ONE OF THE FEW PLATFORMING CHARACTERS THAT HAS BEEN CREATED AT THE 32-BIT ERA THAT IS STILL ALIVE TODAY," wrote Ubisoft in the blurb accompanying the game.
Rayman was originally released on Atari Jaguar. The game has become Ubisoft's video game to travel across the most different platforms.
The release also included some interesting trivia about Rayman. Rayman was originally designed without arms and legs for the simple reason that arms and legs are really hard to animate. Being limbless became Rayman's signature style giving him more speed and dynamism. It also gave him his most popular movies like the throwing fist.
Rayman Origins became the fourth main Rayman title when it was released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and Windows PCs in November 2011. The game featured many positive reviews when it came out. The levels vary from familiar takes on platforming staples including cloud levels and underwater levels
The Gameplay centers on its side-scrolling platformer mechanics and features simultaneous on-screen cooperative gameplay for up to four players.
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Press | Statement from Global Citizen re: the Inflation…
Statement from Global Citizen re: the Inflation Reduction Act
(New York | August 13, 2022)
"Congress' passage of the Inflation Reduction Act is a huge win for our planet and the most impactful piece of climate action the U.S. has taken to date. This legislation is essential to the global effort to confront climate change. Unchecked, climate change will push up to 130 million more people into poverty over the next 10 years. But with this bill, the U.S. will get closer to reaching its climate goals of reducing emissions by 50-52 percent by 2030.
Climate change is the biggest existential threat to humanity and especially those living in extreme poverty. We believe it's unfair to expect the Global South to shift to renewable, clean energy without support from the wealthiest countries, who have industrialized and profited using fossil fuels over the past 150 years.
Global Citizen has been advocating for provisions in this bill for many years, and action to combat climate change is one of our organization's top policy priorities. Over the past two years, Global Citizens across the world have taken over 1 million climate actions. They have emailed and tweeted their members of Congress, signed petitions, and protested in support of the planet – because we know that in order to eradicate extreme poverty, we must have a viable planet to live on.
While this is a major victory for climate action, it is not enough. With extreme heat, flooding and fire gripping communities in the U.S. and worldwide, President Biden must designate a climate emergency. This designation will enable him to use every tool possible to keep our planet survivable and usher in a sustainable future for all.
We commend Congress for passing this bill. We are grateful that Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi stuck with it— and passed a bill that will mitigate the effects of climate change. This is a step in the right direction, but we have a lot more work to do. Millions of lives and the future of our planet are at stake."
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Release Date: June 3rd, 2014
Movie Release Year: 1996
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Review Date June 12th, 2014 by Steven Cohen
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancé's right-wing moralistic parents.
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The comedies I like usually fall into one of two categories. The first group features movies that are initially very funny, but end up losing some of their luster upon repeat viewings as jokes grow stale and outdated. The second, however, is made up of movies that somehow remain just as funny no matter how many times I see them. Hell, sometimes they even manage to become funnier as more nuances in the writing and performances start to reveal themselves. Mike Nichols' 'The Birdcage' easily falls under that rare second category. I've seen the film countless times over the years, and yet it never seems to get old. Despite knowing every quotable line and silly gag, I still laugh non-stop. A playful celebration of diversity and a gradually escalating excursion into awkward hilarity, the movie is an infinitely rewatchable comedy of errors… and yes, "that's just what Rush Limbaugh said!"
Based on the French film, 'La Cage aux Folles,' the story focuses on Armand Goldman (or is it Coldman?), the gay owner of a drag-queen nightclub in South Beach. When his son, Val (Dan Futterman), reveals that he is getting married, Arman is tasked with the duty of hosting a dinner party for his future daughter in law's family. Unfortunately, her father happens to be a conservative senator (Gene Hackman), and Val is worried that his dad's lifestyle will shock the politician. In order to avoid scaring them away, Armand and his overly dramatic partner, Albert (Nathan Lane), agree to pretend to be heterosexual… and gentile. But once the dinner commences, a series of mishaps quickly begin to unravel their ruse, putting Val's future wedding in jeopardy.
A great sense of timing and chemistry are essential components of any successful ensemble comedy, and the actors of 'The Birdcage' demonstrates both of these qualities in spades. Brilliantly cast against type, Robin Williams actually takes on the (comparatively) straight man role against Nathan Lane's overtly flamboyant character. Together, the pair make for a hilarious couple and their bickering is both amusing and endearing. As Armand, Williams offers a carefully honed in performance, sneaking in perfectly timed sarcastic jabs along with just a few dashes of his trademark manic energy. In contrast, Lane goes all out, milking Albert's drama queen personality for all it's worth -- turning every hysterical outburst into potent comedy. And when Mrs. Coldman (or is it Coleman?) finally shows up, all bets are off.
Likewise, as memorable as Williams and Lane are, the real scene stealers here end up being Hank Azaria and, much more surprisingly, the great Gene Hackman. The former is well known for his zany characters (he voices several on 'The Simpsons'), and is perfectly at home in the shoeless feet of Agador (Spartacus!). On the complete opposite end of the comedy spectrum, is Gene Hackman's amusingly grumpy take on Senator Keeley. Through comically dry delivery, the veteran actor turns the dull and oblivious politician into one of the movie's funniest characters. In fact, his "passionate" story about Virginia's amazing foliage remains one of my favorite bits.
Much of the movie's humor comes from the juxtaposition of the two families' very different worlds, and from Armand and Albert's ill-fated attempts to hide their real personalities (a bit about trying to walk like John Wayne is priceless). To this end, director Mike Nichols and screenwriter Elaine May play up the culture clashing to hilarious results, slowly building the comedic tension toward the film's gut-busting climax with copious jokes along the way. And in between all the sharp banter and memorable lines, the two tackle some good-natured themes about acceptance, diversity, and family. Of course, while the entire runtime is layered with quotable dialogue and laugh-out-loud moments, the real highlight here is the dinner scene itself.
A perfect storm of clever writing, precise direction, and effortless performances, the Goldman dinner party ranks high among cinema's most entertaining on-screen train wrecks. The entire runtime has been leading to this moment, and though we've witnessed the characters carefully plan and rehearse their deception, it all comes crashing down in a sidesplitting testament to Murphy's law ("anything that can go wrong, will go wrong"). And the fact that we've spent so much time watching all of the meticulous preparation only makes the Goldmans' gradual self-destruction that much funnier.
Increasingly frantic and piling with sweat, Armand and Val become a comical portrait of stress and anxiety, and each new obstacle and mishap they face is expertly timed. Throughout it all, Nichols makes potent use of thoughtful framing and key cuts to subtly emphasize comedic bits, along with occasional extended shots and wide masters to give his actors time to develop their emotions while bouncing off of each other uninterrupted. Speaking of which, the characters' frequently confused and frazzled reaction shots end up being just as funny as any of the script's witty lines and broad gags. Come to think of it, Hackman's perpetually bemused response of disbelief during the film's climax just may be its funniest moment. But then again, there's that bit with the leapfrogging bowls, and then who could forget the abortion conversation, and the toast piercing scene, and then there's the "Guatemalan Peasant Soup," and what about the…
Sure, 'The Birdcage' isn't perfect, and there are some notable flaws here and there. The character of Val comes across as far too unlikeable for most of the runtime, some of the over-the-top gay stereotypes haven't aged particularly well, and many fans of the original French film will likely question whether a remake is necessary at all –- but at the end of the day, the movie never fails to make me laugh… a lot. Armed with hilarious wit, expert comedic direction, and truly memorable performances, this is one of those films that always puts a smile on my face whenever it's on. And unlike its many disposable peers, it will never leave viewers betrayed or bewildered by stale jokes.
The Blu-ray: Vital Disc Stats
20th Century Fox brings 'The Birdcage' to Blu-ray on a single BD-50 disc that comes housed in a keepcase. After some logos and warnings, the film immediately starts to play, forgoing a traditional menu screen. The packaging indicates that the release is Region A coded.
Video Resolution/Codec:
1080p/AVC MPEG-4
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Audio Formats:
English DTS-HD MA 5.1
Subtitles/Captions:
English SDH, Spanish
The movie is provided with a 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 transfer in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio. Though seemingly respectful to the modest source (for the most part), this is a decidedly underwhelming image.
The source print is in good shape but there are some minor signs of dirt and specks throughout. A very light layer of grain is visible as well, but its appearance can look a tad noisy and unnatural in several instances. Overall detail is noticeably soft and flat with a lack of fine textures (especially in wide shots). Colors are also a little drab and a few indoor scenes look a tad dim. With that said, sequences set in Armand's glitzy nightclub do offer some solid depth and pop. Likewise, contrast is high in several outdoor scenes and the palette emphasizes the South Florida heat with an orange tone. Black levels are well balanced as well.
Though most of the picture's lackluster detail is likely inherent to the original photography, there are also aspects about the image that sadly imply the use of an outdated master. The end results are serviceable, but one can't help but feel like this could (and should) have looked better.
Audio Review
The film is presented with an English DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix, a Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 mix, and a French Dolby Digital 5.1 mix, along with English SDH and Spanish subtitles. Frontloaded but solid, the audio gets the job done with a few lively splashes here and there.
Speech is clear and well balanced throughout, though it can sound just a bit strained at times. There's a decent sense of directionality between the left and right speakers, spreading appropriate club ambiance (applause, laughter, etc.) throughout the front soundstage. With that said, the modest design work is predominantly frontloaded with little surround activity. Thankfully, the film's score and song selection (headlined by "We are Family") come through with robust fidelity and full separation, offering great range and a solid low end in specific tracks.
While there isn't much to the mix, this is a dialogue driven film, and all of the quotable lines are given due emphasis.
Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2 min) - The film's trailer is included in 1080p with Dolby Digital 2.0 sound.
'The Birdcage' is an endlessly rewatchable comedy fueled by great performances, strong writing, and nuanced direction. Despite seeing the flick countless times, the jokes never seem to get old. The video transfer is serviceable but a bit underwhelming and seemingly outdated. The audio transfer is basic but still very solid. Unfortunately, the only supplement we get is a trailer. This isn't exactly the top tier release that many fans have been hoping for, but based on the strength of the film itself, this disc is recommended.
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The Tenterden National School or Church School was established in Church Road, formerly School Lane, in 1843 in the building that is now used as the Day Centre. The date 1843 can be found on the building.
In 1957 the school in Church Road moved its 8-11 year olds to a new Junior School in Recreation Ground Road. Alderman W C Redman, Kent Education Committee Chairman presided at the official opening of the new buildings, costing about £42,000 and having 200 pupils, on Friday 18 October 1957.
The Mayor of Tenterden, Councillor Mrs N D Goldsmith, who said she had watched the school being built since the first brick was laid, extended a warm welcome to the nearly 300 parents and friends present.
Ald Redman described the new accommodation as a "landmark in the educational history of Tenterden". Canon L G Appleton (Diocesan Director of Education) responded to the welcome given to the visitors and wished the school great success and happiness in the years ahead. The Rev C S W Marcon, chairman of the managers and vicar of Tenterden, carried out a short service of dedication at which the new headmaster, Mr R T Martin, read the lesson. The Dean of Bocking, the Very Rev H D S Bowen, former vicar of Ashford, then declared the buildings open. As a former chairman of the Ashford Divisional Education Executive he said they had never been allowed to forget how badly Tenterden needed new buildings. The opening ceremony was relayed to classrooms for the benefit of those children unable to be accommodated in the main hall and a tape recording was made of the speeches. Following the singing by the scholars of the new school hymn, for which the music was written by Mr B E Judge, a master, and the words by Mr R T Martin, assisted by members of the staff, a vote of thanks to all concerned with the opening was proposed by Mr I T Emberson (Town Clerk) and seconded by Lt Col W H D Wilson. A Posy of flowers for the Mayor and buttonholes for the Dean of Bocking, Canon Appleton and Alderman Redman were presented by David Weller, Keith Balkham, Daphne Brunger and Helen Sankey, following which tea was served by invitation of the headmaster and staff. In the strenuous days before the opening the headmaster had one comfort – the school had not been seriously affected by the Asian 'flu epidemic which swept the country in the autumn of 1957. The Church Road school building became a separate Infants School (5-7). However, through the cooperation of all concerned, the Junior and Infant Schools were to be managed by a joint body. For the start of the summer term in 1973 the 150 pupils Infant School moved to new purpose built premises in Recreation Ground Road, below the Junior School, and the school buildings in Church Road became the Tenterden Day Centre. The headmistress, Miss Joan Bush, invited back on 21 March 1973 between 1.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. any former pupils as there were still many around who had started and finished their education at the school. Both the Junior and Infant schools are today Federation as Tenterden Primary Federation and part of the Tenterden Schools Trust along with St Michael's C of E Primary School, Rolvenden Primary School, and Homewood School.
This extract of information is taken from an article 20th Century Education in Tenterden written by Dr Jack Gillett , a very interesting read.
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Have you ever been to the dentist before and were told by the dental assistant they were going to take a bitewing x-ray? Bitewings are one of two x-ray types a dentist will use to diagnose your oral health. A dentist can also use the bitewings in different positions to capture different parts of the tooth structure depending on your diagnostic needs. These positions or x-ray sets are called FMX, Periapical, and Occlusal. Additionally, a dentist can use a panoramic x-ray for certain diagnostic purposes. By comparing these two you will have a better understanding of why each type is used.
Bitewings are the most common x-rays the dentists and assistants will take. It consists of cardboard tabs placed on the inside of the mouth. These X-rays are called "bitewings" because you bite down on a wing-shaped device that holds the film in place while the X-ray is taken. There are two bitewings placed on each side of the mouth which will show the dentist the teeth above the gum line and help diagnose gum disease and cavities. It is the preferred method for many offices for the speed and efficiency of the x-rays. Most insurance carriers allow for a bitewing x-ray set containing four x-rays to be taken once a year. The image to the right shows what a bitewing looks like.
Sometimes a dentist will request an FMX or a "full set" of x-rays. This uses the same bitewing system but instead of only four, there are up to eighteen x-rays taken throughout the patient's mouth. An insurance company generally cover one FMX every three-five years. The FMX is a great tool for a dentist to track how someone's mouth is developing or to have a baseline of the patient's oral health. Our office takes an FMX on each of our new patients so we know exactly how their mouth looks and can better diagnose them if future dental concerns arise. The ADA also considers taking an FMX once every three-five years as the "standard of care", and recommends following this timeline.
A periapical x-ray is used when a single tooth needs to be seen from top to bottom. The x-ray will show the entire tooth from the crown to the roots. They are taken in a series with each image showing a small section of the tooth. A dentist can use this to check for minute changes in the root or bone structure.
An occlusal x-ray is most often used on child patients. It helps to track the development and placement of an entire jaw section or arch. It is also helpful for a dentist to find children's teeth that have not yet erupted, or wisdom teeth in adults.
Finally, a panoramic x-ray (like the image below) is the last form of x-ray used in a dental office but does not use the bitewing x-rays like the others above. It creates a two-dimensional x-ray that shows the entire mouth on one image. Unlike the bitewings, the x-ray film is not placed inside of your mouth but rather in the machine. This makes the process less evasive for the patient and a much more comfortable experience if the patient has a strong gag reflex. Panoramic x-rays are generally taken for oral surgery, advanced periodontal disease treatment and before braces are applied. This type of x-ray is not used when the dentist wants to see a close-up view of the patient's teeth but rather a zoomed out full view, therefore, it is less diagnostic sensitive as the bitewings.
The next time you visit a dental office and are told you will need one of these x-rays taken, you will now have a better idea of what the dentist will be doing and why it is being done. Our staff is trained to always ask a patient if they understand why they are receiving the treatment we are administering. We like our patients to have a firm understanding of their dental treatments so they feel more invested in their dental health. X-rays are an important process for a dentist to diagnose and prevent various dental problems and each one helps the dentist be able to do this in a different manner.


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Wadebridge Primary Academy – Curriculum statement 2018
"Learn, thrive, excel"
Our school aims to provide … 'a rich, supportive and stimulating environment in an atmosphere of mutual respect, in which each child entrusted to our care, can develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed'.
Our curriculum is unique to Wadebridge Primary Academy in that it is specifically tailored towards the needs and interests of our children. Through the curriculum, we aim to prepare pupils for the opportunities, experiences and responsibilities of adult life and to lay a firm foundation for future learning. We seek to provide a broad, balanced differentiated curriculum and offer a wide range of exciting, challenging activities and experiences to all pupils irrespective of ability, background, ethnic origin or gender.
We acknowledge that people learn in many different ways and we recognise the need to develop strategies that allow all children to learn in ways that suit them. Opportunities are planned to cater for a range of different learning styles to ensure that all children can access the curriculum and learn in a way that is best for them. Our commitment to a creative approach, empowers our children and promotes opportunities deeper learning, imagination and ingenuity.
So how do we organise learning?
In the Foundation Stage we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS curriculum, which comprises three prime areas: communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development. We also support children in four specific areas, through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied. The specific areas are:
Literacy; mathematics; understanding the world; and expressive arts and design.
We teach this framework through topics that excite the children; we gather their ideas through mind-mapping and plan according to their needs and interests a variety of structured play and practical activities to help them develop in the prime and specific areas of learning.
Where pupils move into Year 1 without having achieved the Early Learning Goals, they may continue to be taught in line with the Foundation Stage Curriculum. Transition to the Year 1 curriculum can therefore happen when pupils have reached that stage in their development.
From Year 1 to Year 6 we organise learning through the 2014 Primary Curriculum under the curriculum areas of:
Personal, social, health and emotional development and citizenship
Understanding English, communication and languages
Languages (currently French)
Physical education; Art and design
Religious Education (delivered through Cornwall's agreed syllabus)
We recognise the importance of reading, writing and maths for all children. We have a comprehensive and thorough approach to the teaching of reading across the school including, daily phonics lessons in Reception and KS1. All phonics in Reception and KS1 is taught following an order similar to Letters and Sounds. The best elements of Jolly Phonics and RWI are used to support the children's phonics learning. Daily lessons follow the structure of Revisit and Review, Teach, Practise and Apply in a creative manner. All adults that deliver phonics in EYFS and KS1 have a phonics folder containing the same support material of the order of teaching, red warning words, best practice guide and a range of effective resources. Guided reading is taught daily and systematically across the school, in banded groups according to reading level. Writing is taught through a topic-based approach, as much as possible, in order to provide purpose and audience for the children. Grammatical accuracy is embedded in the teaching of writing but also as a discrete element of the English curriculum alongside spelling and handwriting.
The Mathematics curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils become fluent in the fundamental of Mathematics including the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately. Children at Wadebridge are taught to reason mathematically, solve problems and apply their mathematical skills in a variety of real life contexts.
In addition to English and Mathematics, children are taught to develop their skills, understanding and creativity in Science, Computing, History, Geography, Design Technology, Music, Art, Physical Education and Religious Education. Additionally, French is taught from Year 3 onwards. These subjects are taught with a cross curricular approach, making links between learning. We provide children with purposeful experiences that are meaningful for them and work towards real life outcomes with appropriate audiences. High quality ICT equipment and software also means digital technology is an integral part of many teaching and learning experiences.
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) forms an integral part of the curriculum at Wadebridge Primary Academy. It helps to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed, active, responsible citizens. All members of staff are committed to encouraging in our children, a knowledge of right and wrong and to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
Children are taught about the community in which they live and are encouraged to work in co-operation with other members of the school community. Supporting charities, both local and further afield, is encouraged. All children are expected to undertake appropriate responsibilities within the class and school, e.g. caring for the classroom environment, participating in class assemblies and participating in out of school activities.
We aim to develop children's enjoyment, confidence and competence in physical activity and introduce them to the pleasures of sport to help develop active children who benefit from a healthy lifestyle. Through a multi-skills approach in Key Stage one, children develop their skills in locomotion, manipulation and stability which they can then apply in a range of sporting and competitive contexts. In Key stage two these skills are applied to more formal settings and rules in sports and activities such as: football, netball, hockey, tennis and cricket as well as athletics, gymnastics, dance and outdoor adventurous activities. Due to our unique location and proximity to the coast all children receive 5 hours of coached swimming and water safety every year so as to develop their confidence and awareness in the water.
We enhance and enrich the curriculum through a variety of activities including educational visits, school performances, visitors to school including artists, craftspeople, actors, musicians, support of parents and other stakeholders, after school clubs and links with our local cluster schools and secondary school.
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There are three tiers of governance for the Trust. The top two tiers – Members and the Board of Trustees – are required by the Articles of Association.
The third tier – Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) – are optional but the Board sees local governors as having an important role across the Trust schools where a cluster model has been adopted.
Members – guard the values and ethos of the Trust; and monitor the activities of the Trust to ensure it is providing best value for parents, children and the wider community.
Trustees – set the strategic direction for the Trust; hold the Trust to account for its outcomes for students; and oversee the work of the executive officers.
Governors – have delegated responsibilities as described in the Governance Scheme of Delegation.
Committees – the Trust has three committees: Audit, Remuneration, Ethos.
Maria Ashurst - Chair
Chair of Trust Board, Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee.
Maria has over 15 years of governance experience – Finance & Personnel, wellbeing and safeguarding, standards and curriculum. She is a former Chair of large primary school. Has experience in early years' development and education, strategic development, planning and management.
Maria has been involved in the development and implementation of strategic partnerships for community and family development programmes, a representative for the community and voluntary sector on the Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership in Plymouth. She also has management experience within public, voluntary and private sector.
Sally Crabb - Chair of Audit
Audit Committee (Chair)
Sally is Head of Financial Accounting at Plymouth University. She has over 18 years accountancy experience in business and higher education sector. She is a Company Secretary and has governance experience in nursery and primary education. Sally holds professional qualifications to include ACIS, FCCA.
Jane McFall
Remuneration Committee (Chair), Audit Committee, Ethos Committee.
Jane is a Business Relationship Manager for Scomis Devon County Council ICT Support Service Team for Schools. Jane was previously at Cornwall Learning as lead consultant for e-safety, CEOPS Ambassador & SWGfL 360 e-Safety Mark Assessor.
She has a wealth of experience from being Chair of South West Grid for Learning. Jane is qualified to Level 3 Safeguarding and Child Exploitation. She also is a consultant in personnel and staffing structures, disputes and mediation.
Ethos Committee (Chair)
Rebecca is a Parish Support and Schools Advisor for Diocese of Truro. She also supports with voluntary sector community development work and holds a degree in law.
Adrian Massey - Chief Executive
Chief Executive, Ethos Committee
Adrian Massey is an experienced leader with 30 years in education, working in 6 different schools in two counties. He has successfully improved 3 Primary Schools as Head Teacher, one small rural school and 2 large urban schools and has experience of leading a school from an Ofsted grade of inadequate, to outstanding in all areas. Also lead last school from requires improvement to an Ofsted grade of good with outstanding features.
Adrian became a DfE recognised sponsor and founded Bridge Multi Academy Trust in 2013 which now has 14 schools, 2 of which are sponsored schools, managing almost 400 staff and over £11m of public funds. Adrian is an Accredited Local Leader of Education and Ofsted Inspector and a School improvement consultant.
Judith Goodchild
Trustee, Remuneration Committee
With 17 years as a management consultant and lead Ofsted inspector Judith also has a wealth of experience in the nuclear industry and science projects in education. She has been involved in the voluntary service principally as a magistrate for 18 years being Chair of the family courts and was a Governor at Musgrove Park Hospital and member of the commissioning board for a new hospital.
National Leader of Education and Executive Headteacher of nationally recognised 'Outstanding' Devon School.
Jeremy Alder - Trust Secretary
Jeremy has over 8 years academy governance and clerking experience, along with 30 years management experience in information management and the public sector.
A retired business manager with 26 years' experience in IBM, possessing extensive services expertise in complex, high risk contracts, Cheryl has experience of negotiating service levels, resource and contractual terms with executive management. She was responsibility for the risk management process across the IBM services portfolio and development of an integrated governance process with business line executives. Since retirement Cheryl also held position as Vice Chair of Governors of a small rural community school in Cornwall.
Cheryl has experience of leading and motivating large teams of people. She is highly regarded as a mentor of a wide range of professionals and was a secondary school Maths Teacher for a number of years.
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Representative for the Diocese of Truro Board of Education (Askel Veur is The Diocese of Truro's Academies Umbrella Company).
Keith Howdle
Keith Howdle has enjoyed over 40 years working in education as a teacher and subsequently 5 successful primary headships of schools facing difficulty. Keith has worked across Cornwall and latterly at Sebright in Hackney. He has successfully managed mergers of larger schools into one organisation and worked as an educational consultant to bring about the best outcomes for children.
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John has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the university sector. John has overseen large scale acquisitions and mergers between colleges, polytechnics and universities, latterly as Deputy Vice Chancellor of Salford University. John has used his skill in strategic planning and financial planning to ensure the highest performing terms are in place to achieve the best outcomes for students' futures.
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Fairbanks -- An injured wolf seen wandering around the Interior Alaska village of Evansville has prompted a campaign to place the animal in a Washington state sanctuary for wolves.
Wyoma Knight said she was surprised by a suggestion from a state biologist that she shoot the wolf when she called the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to report the sighting around Evansville, a community of about 20 people about 180 miles northwest of Fairbanks.
"I don't see no reasons for it to be shot," Knight said. "It obviously wants to live."
Knight called the animal-rights group Friends of Animals in Darien, Conn., to see if that group would be interested in trying to save the wolf.
Friends of Animals has found a home for the wolf if it can be caught, said Priscilla Feral, president of the organization. Wolf Haven International, a wolf sanctuary in Tenino, Wash., has agreed to take the wolf, she said. Friends of Animals would cover the costs.
"If it isn't able to be in Alaska somewhere, this is the next best solution," Feral said. "It's better than a zoo life."
Fish and Game officials, meanwhile, are considering shooting the wolf because it appears to be increasingly habituated to humans as a result of being fed by villagers.
"Any time we have a situation where we have a wolf becoming acclimated to people as a source of food, it's potentially dangerous," department spokeswoman Cathie Harms said.
The wolf, a gray female, reportedly scratched one resident when he tried to pet it after it was lured into a house, according to Alaska State Wildlife Trooper Curt Bedingfield.
Relocating the wolf would require live trapping and/or tranquilizing it, he said. A person would have to be authorized by the Department of Fish and Game to do that, he said.
Nobody knows how the wolf was injured. It showed up in the village several months ago with a bad leg. According to Knight, the wolf is missing its right front foot, probably as a result of being caught in a trap, she said.


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Armed robbery caught on camera in Dixie County
By Patty Matamoros |
OLD TOWN, Fla. (WCJB)-- The Dixie County Sheriff's Office got a call from the clerk at the Old Town Texaco reporting a robbery Sunday night. He told deputies that the robber came into the store while he was doing the nightly inventory. When the robber entered, he was wearing a mask and brandishing a handgun.
According to deputies, the robber hit the clerk on the head with the handgun and ordered him to give him the cash from the register. After getting the cash from the clerk, the robber fired one shot inside the store hitting a shelf.
The robber then left the store in a car that he had parked out in front of the store. A description of the car was provided to other deputies and a vehicle matching this description was seen on County Road 55A where it turned toward U.S. 19 just south of Eugene.
A deputy on U.S. 19 spotted the car heading towards Cross City. The deputy then began following the vehicle and once a second deputy had arrived, the two attempted to initiate a traffic stop.
The car fled from the two deputies at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour. A Cross City Police officer had positioned himself just south of Cross City to deploy stop sticks to end the pursuit.
The suspect failed to stop for the deputies and the CCPD officer deployed the stop sticks near the intersection of NE 132 Avenue and US 19 causing the suspect's vehicle tire(s) to begin to deflate.
When the car came to a stop on US 19, the suspect ran on foot with the two deputies following him. The suspect was overtaken and with the use of a taser the suspect was able to be taken to the ground and restrained and taken into custody. The suspect was identified as Ralph S. Dixon, 27 years of age from Cross City.
Deputies recovered a mask, gloves, cash and a firearm all of which are believed to be part of the robbery. Dixon was evaluated and cleared on the scene by Dixie County EMS and after being cleared by EMS, he was taken to the Dixie County Jail.
Dixon is charged with Robbery, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Felony Fleeing and Eluding, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Grand Theft and Shooting within an Occupied Structure. He is currently being held in the Dixie County Jail and is awaiting his first appearance.
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When the Thomas G. Plant Company, the shoe manufacturing concern in Jamaica Plain, announced a few months ago that it was prepared to employ women who had small children and would give the little ones just as good —-even better—-care than they would receive at home while the mother was at work, some folks were skeptical. The idea of a shoe manufacturing company starting a nursery and kindergarten for the children of its employees was a new one.
But the plan has worked, — probably better than even the most optimistic official of the company had hoped. The three-story house adjoining the factory on Bickford St., opposite the Lucretia Crocker school, already is threatened with being outgrown, and the company is prepared to throw open to the kiddies and their caretakers the roomy house next door.
Some time ago a small temporary nursery was established in the factory building itself, to provide for the children of employees. But with the war, the scarcity of male labor and the increasing number of women entering the field; the need for larger quarters became pressing.
In the new home every accommodation is made for the care and training of children from 3 months to five years of age. On the third floor are airy sleeping rooms where the babies slumber peacefully in tiny white cribs. Downstairs is the big kindergarten room for the older children, where educational play is the program. On the ground level are the dining and reception rooms and the big kitchen where dainty, nourishing food is prepared.
And then the yard! Out there, in the sunshine, is the big sandbox, where the youthful architects were hard at work. And around this busy space is the big play space for the little mothers with their dolls and the brave soldier boys in paper caps.
Manager Charles M. Lawrence of the company has a personal interest in the welfare of these little ones, and frequently drops in to call on them. Dr. Lewis, the company's staff physician, not only visits the kindergarten regularly twice a day, but is always within instant call.
Miss Euphemia Christie, formerly a kindergarten teacher in the Boston Public schools and the Perkins Institution for the Blind, is constantly with her little charges. Miss Mary O'Leary is in charge of the nursery.
Many of the mothers of these bright children are the wives of men now fighting in France. Others are widowed.
The mothers come to the house just before 8 o'clock each morning and leave their children. Following supervised play in the morning, the larger children have lunch at 11:30. The smaller tots and the babies always have plenty of milk. Then in the afternoon comes the interesting and instructive play in the kindergarten.
The children seem to be delighted with their life. The mothers like it too and new children are constantly being received. Today, of the Plant Company's 5000 employees, 2500 are women, and the number is growing rapidly.
This work for the children is only one of the services which the Thomas G. Plant Company gives to its employees. The factory features include separate rest and recreation rooms for men and women, equipped with pianos and games; reading rooms, with a free lending library of 3000 volumes; a restaurant and dining rooms, with service at less than cost; a hall for club dances and parties; women vocational experts to assist women workers; a hospital supervised by Dr. Lewis, the staff physician, who is in the factory during working hours, and who is assisted by Miss Armstrong, a professional visiting nurse; a private park of several acres, adjoining the factory, with a greenhouse growing flowers for employees, sold at cost; a roof promenade for the noon hour; separate locker for every worker; a refrigerating plant providing chilled drinking water throughout the establishment; a heating and ventilating system that changes the air completely every three minutes; bright, clean factory interior; bowling alleys, billiard and pool rooms; a barber shop and facilities for getting cigars, soft drinks and candy.
A corps of investigators is constantly employed to look up absentees – especially among the younger people, whose parents in many instances do not know when the youngsters stay away from their work. For the boys and girls a private continuation school is maintained.


The Omni Grove Park Inn is a historic resort located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina. It was built by Edwin Wiley Grove (1850-1927), owner of the Paris Medicine Company, manufacturer of Bromo-Quinine and Tasteless Chill Tonic. When Grove could not find a local architect who grasped his concept, he entrusted the project to his son-in-law Fred Loring Seely, who had no formal training in architecture or the building trades. Nevertheless, Seely designed a magnificent lodge which was built of native uncut granite boulders quarried from Sunset Mountain. The Inn was furnished by the Roycrofters of East Aurora, New York, one of the most important designers and manufacturers of American Arts and Craft furniture, metal work and other accessories. Some 400 rugs were made in France, and linen curtains and spreads were imported from Ireland. To make the building fireproof, Seely designed a three-foot thick roof composed of cement, steel rods, asphalt and red clay tiles.
Construction was completed in 11 months and 27 days by careful planning and paying high wages to dedicated workers who were housed in tents erected on the job site. The golf course at the Grove Park Inn was built in 1899 and redesigned in 1924 by Donald Ross. Now owned by the Grove Park Inn, the par-70 course is a member club open to guests, members and the public.
The Grove Park Inn has attracted many celebrities in the past 100 years including William Jennings Bryan (who spoke at the hotel's opening), Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Elbert Hubbard, Woodrow Wilson, John D. Rockefeller, General John J. Pershing, Dean Smith, Jerry Seinfeld, David & Amy Sedaris, Sanjay Gupta, Trey Anastasio, William Howard Taft, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Dwight Eisenhower, Enrico Caruso, Harry Houdini, Al Jolson, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bobby Jones, Wiley Post, Will Rogers, Bill Tilden, Billy Graham, Don Cheadle, Barack Obama, and many others. F. Scott Fitzgerald lived at the Inn for about a year in 1935 and 1936 when he was struggling with tuberculosis and alcoholism. His wife, Zelda, was institutionalized with schizophrenia in an Asheville hospital.
Mementoes of the Grove Park Inn's past are found throughout the public areas. Photographs of former notable guests hang in one corridor and empty bottles of Tasteless Chill Tonic and early menus are on display in glass cases. Also in evidence is the eight-foot-tall clock made by the Roycraft Shop for the Inn. With its hand-hammered face and oversized hardware, the clock may well be one of the most important objects to come out of the Roycraft Shops. The Grove Park Inn provides great activities including horse-drawn carriage rides, an 18-hole golf course, nine tennis courts and a fully equipped sports center as well as a nightclub and eight gift shops. The most appealing guest activities at the Grove Park Inn may be the simplest ones, a meditation before a blazing fire or a post-dinner conversation in a mission rocker on the porch.
From 1955 to 2012, the Inn was owned and operated by Sammons Enterprises until 2012 when KSL Resorts acquired it. The Inn features a 43,000 square-foot modern subterranean spa which recently was ranked #5 in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure.
Stanley Turkel is one of the most widely-published authors in the hospitality field. Two of his hotel books have been promoted, distributed and sold by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (Great American Hoteliers: Pioneers of the Hotel Industry and Built To Last: 100+ Year-Old Hotels East of the Mississippi). A third hotel book (Built To Last: 100+ Year-Old Hotels in New York) was called "passionate and informative" by The New York Times. His fourth hotel book was described by The New York Times: "Nostalgia for the City's caravansaries will be kindled by Stanley Turkel's...fact-filled...Hotel Mavens: Lucius M. Boomer, George C. Boldt and Oscar of the Waldorf."
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