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1964-05-21 - Investigating A Bugle Report
Summary: The Winsome Wasp decides to talk to Lambert after reading about him getting attacked at his own restaurant.
Related: The Extravagant-Lamb-Heist
Theme Song: "Private Investigation" by Dire Straits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-xG44ExDwM
It is spring, which means that the courtyard garden of Saganaki is currently a riot of blooms. From grape to olive, from thyme to mint, everything is in its most generative and powerful stage. There are some old fashioned flowers in barrels too - stock, and sweet pea. The kind of thing that would once have been grown in England, rather than Greece. Lambert is out here, lighting the candles on the small tables, in the area reserved for, ah…those who will not make trouble. As such, he has his chef's hat tilted up to allow his goatish ears to dangle out more comfortably. He has a bandage on one hand, but aside from that seems in a good mood.
Not make trouble. That definition must be plied rather loosely all things considered.
None the less, on a fine spring sort of day, a curious red head pokes its way out into the courtyard. Tentative, sort of hedging on the threshold as someone used to following the rules and isn't quite sure if he's allowed somewhere or not would. "Bert?" Jay calls from his tethered place, trying not to ruin the guy's reverie, but sticking to near the entrance, Jay looks rather sheepish and not terribly prone to wandering in without some kind of warning or confirmation. His hands stuck into pockets, there's a light that's sticking to him today, similar to when Bert found the young man singing at the bar the other night; an energy about him that invites warmth.
If Lambert was rather hoping to be left alone to do his job, today certainly isn't his lucky day, because shortly after Jay pokes his head into the courtyard, ad it's only followed by a distinct buzzing sound. At first the source may not be clear, but pretty soon Lambert might notice a tiny winged woman fluttering about his head, trying to get his attention. "Excuse me…? Are you Lambert Petropoulos? The owner?"
Lambert glances up "Ah, Jay! Come on in," he says, as he finishes one table's scented candles. The scent of rosemary hangs in the air, and he straightens, which means that his goatish tail is also visible. Compared to many mutants, he seems normal in the main. He gestures to a seat, and he says "Come, come, you belong back here! Now, let me look at you - too skinny, still!" Lambert shakes his head sadly. How dare Jay have a normal physique? Then he blinks up as the tiny woman is zipping around his face. This, er. This is new. Lambert clears his throat "Er. Yes." There is a long pause. "Eighty percent off for your food." What? She is tiny.
Relief colors Jay's expression, the tension and uncertainty replaced with ease as he exhales a breath and offers up a warm smile to Lambert as payment for the welcome. A flush of pleasure almost coloring his features, but not just quite. Feels good to 'belong' somewhere. "You sound like m'aunt when you say that," murmuring with amusement as he ambles inside the comfortable space. "If yer up fer the challenge, I welcome you t'try t'fatten me up, man. It just doesn't wanna stick." Teenagers. Pfft.
He doesn't notice precisely the woman flying around Lambert's head right off, too busy taking in the sights of the space itself, Jay veers off course almost immediately to check out some of the plants in the area. Not until Lambert begins talking does he look up again, confused. "Huh? Th-anks?" Confused, the hump on his back shifts uncertainly as well.
The Winsome Wasp wasn't expecting to be given a boon in the form of such a huge discount on a meal, which makes her stiffle a giggle, shaking her head as she stresses out, "I didn't come here for a meal…I came for questions, is it true you were attacked in your own restaurant? Did a mutant try and kill you while robbing your place?" She now makes it easier on Lambert, now that he spotted her, by fluttering more or less in the same spot, hovering infront of his nose. Given him some distance so he doesn't have to go crosseyed to look at her.
Admittedly the space _is_ very pleasant. Lambert says to Jay "Well, I think some slow roasted lamb with garlic sauce for starters. Then some greens. Greens are important! The bitterness cleanses the pallet. Sit down, let's get some wine, eh?" He gestures comfortably, though then he says, alarmed "No, no, not you! You're full price. I mean. Maybe. Five percent off. Because I like you. I mean. Uh. Look - you probably have a hawk's eyesight, don't you. There's a. Tiny woman." He turns his head towards her, and then he squints, and he says "Ah, oh! Er, yes. And no! Not kill. She just, ah, attacked me, stole things, and ran away. I got hurt because, ah, a knife hit me through the hand." He holds up the bandage "I mean, that sort of thing happens to chefs anyway. The reporting was odd."
Veering away from the olive tree wound with the grape vine, Jay heads in Lambert's direction, casting him a flat look. "Ah dunno, can you eat tin cans?" Sassing back a little bit, there's still a mild smile after the fact, squinting and tilting his head when he notices that one of those bees from what he presumed was the hives isn't a bee. "Oh. Uh. Ma'am." Though he doesn't seem to be needed for this conversation, he still frown mildly while Lambert recounts the actual happenings and strolls away once again, trying to admire one of the dwarf orange trees with a troubled little frown touching his youthful expression.
Wasp listens to Lambert's retelling, which somehow doesn't quite fit with the Bugle's report, shocker of shocks. "Were you hurt in the attack? What did she steal?" Wasp asks with keen interest, "I'm the Winsome Wasp of the Avengers…I want to bring you back what's yours, and make sure our city is safe from criminals!"
With Jay greeting her, Wasp quickly flies over infront of his face and gives a wave of her hand, "hello, like I just said, I'm Wasp, were you here by any chance on the day of the attack?" She then swivels to hear Lambert's reply.
"_Goats_ can't eat tin cans!" protests Lambert "The paper on the outside is just useful roughage!" he pats his belly. And then he calls out "Sit down, here, you're my guest, Jay. If you use this table, the sweetpeas and jasmine are blooming above, eh? Everything will be lovely. Red wine or white?" He fusses, a little, unable to actually abandon a customer, and then he says to the Wasp "Oh, ah, yes. Knife through the hand - I was chopping food when she threw one of my wine jugs at my head. My head, ah, is very hard, but I was startled." He purses his lips "She stole the main course - and before you laugh, if I lose a night's profits, then I can't pay my staff. I'm not rich, eh? I don't have much…padding for covering rent. I had to close down the restaurant, and then get the blood cleaned off the floor. I lost all the food _and_ the money because I had to pay back the diners." Such little concerns. But. Lambert is _not_ rich. He opens his mouth, and then he says "Uh. Oh! Well. If you find her? If she'd wash dishes for a couple of nights we could. Call it even?" The goat-man then says "That's Jay! He's awful nice."
Jay seems a hint uncertain again, but nods to Lambert's fussing, the corners of his mouth curving upward mildly as the man with the slight hunchback meanders toward the table indicated and rocks back into a chair with care. He waves back at Wasp, "Wasp, ma'am. Ah'd shake yer hand but, well…" He trails off helplessly, the southern lean of his voice pretty obvious that he's not from around here. He shifts his attention toward Lambert while he explains what happened that night. A solemn look of understanding hitting the young man, but just after that, he vollunteers quietly, "No, ma'am. Ah wasn't here. Bert? Didn't you say she just looked hungry?" Good guy Jay, trying to be a good guy and lend some humanizing aspects to the assailant. He adds quietly toward his friend in an undertone, "Ah…don't know about wine. Aside from communion, ah've never had it." Trying to give Lambert a heart attack or something. Clearly.
Wasp nods and wears a thoughtful expression, pressing her fisted hand against her chin, eyes shifting about as she ponders. "Would you say that was a hungry homeless mutant only out for food? Or would you say that was a dangerous mutant looking to kill innocent folk and steal what they own…?" Apparently Wasp is pondering the approach, monetary loss aside.
As Jay shows intention of being gentlemanly, Wasp flies back towards him and lands on his table, extending her hand towards him, "I'll settle for a finger then," she does turn towards Lambert, "did she look hungry? And it was definitely a she? A woman? A girl? How old did she look?"
Lambert stares at Jay. _What_. He takes out a wooden bowl and he pops it down on the counter, eyeing him firmly. Then he bustles off to collect a pottery ewer of wine, and he uncorks it, pouring Jay something that would count as two or three glasses. Then he says to him "Drink that down, boy, and your meal is free." His grin shows a lot of sharp teeth. Hidden behind a normally polite mouth. As Jay speaks, he nods "Aye, and I'd have given her food - but she threw chairs at me. And everything else. _Rude_." And then he says to Wasp "No, no - somewhere in between. If she was hungry and homeless, she could have waited until I was asleep and tried to steal bread then. But she was happy to injure me to get the food. If she was a killer, she could have killed me - I could not reach her by running, and I am very fast." He frowns, then he says "I want her to wash dishes to learn two things - one is that I pay my staff in food and coin. The other is that…little people like me. Are. Not always able to handle even 'little' debts, eh?" And he nods "She looked hungry. A young woman? With long claws that could go through masonry. She had forgotten, I think, what damage throwing chairs could do. Used to dealing with things more powerful than humans."
Clearly not terribly accustomed to dealing with itty bitty people, Jay is gentle and a little on the slow side as he extends a pale, soft pinkie out to Wasp in greeting. "A pleasure t'make yer acquaintence Ma'am."
Proper greetings and introductions made, Jay's brows loft upwards as Lambert gives him a look that he isn't certain how to react to entirely. He tries for a reassuring, but ultimately uncomfortable smile and shrug at the proprieter, which then vanishes when he does, hurrying around for wine and glasses and…"Whoa, whoa!" Jay puts his hands up as Lambert fills his cup and Jay whispers a barely there laugh, green eyes glinting with merriment never the less. Still, he winds a hand around the glass in an attempt to mollify Lambert and waits politely for the more serious business to conclude.
Wasp grins at Jay as she takes hold of his pink and does a makeshift handshake with him.
"Did you give her reason to believe you were going to do anything other than arrest her and call the cops?" Wasp asks as she turns to fully face Lambert, still looking thoughtful, "you might not believe it, but most would not give food from their kitchen to homeless people. Most call the cops, maybe she tried to stop you from catching her? I am just trying to make an estimation here, Lambert. Is she a criminal, or a starved homeless fending for herself? In my book there's a big difference. The city doesn't do enough to support its homeless population."
As Jay doesn't add on that, Wasp quips his way, "careful with the wine if you're a light drinker."
The wine smells sweet - honey and fig and date. Rich with complx spices and scents. And, alas, should Jay drink? It does not…taste particularly alcoholic. Unless he is used to wine. The damn stuff will kick like an angry mule. A really _violent_ mule. Satyr-brewed wine loosens the tongue. Lambert laughs, and he claps Jay on the back "Here, drink. Gods. What my sisters would make of you. They'd eat you up." He then says to Wasp "Er, the first I knew was that she was hitting me in the back of the head with one of these." He hefts up the ceramic carafe of wine "I don't know what she thought about me. I was bleeding by the time I realised she was there." He then laughs "I know most wouldn't. I can't afford to hire everyone, but it's good for the soul to feed others, isn't it? If she's fending for herself, she's in danger of making my staff homeless too - she did a lot of expensive damage, broke a chair! I wish people would _think_ before they…she couldn't have eaten an entire quarter of lamb by herself anyway!" He snorts, then for the first time, he looks sour "…wasted food. Ugh."
Jay looks back and forth between the two as they both give him advice on the wine. A sheepish smile, but warm in spite of himself, is Jay's immediate response to the fretting. No laughter, but his eyes twinkle with it as he hums again in that southern lean to Wasp, "Thank you, Ma'am. Ah will be." Making her that little promise while he watches the conversation unfold and any small details he didn't already know about come to light. He doesn't drink just yet, but holds the glass as his own property, giving Lambert a doubtful glance over his sisters. "Ah'm pretty resilient, but only one way t'find out."
Lambert's ire risen with the thought of wasted food and the trouble that the destruction put in for him and his employees, Jay falls quiet and pulls the glass into his chest, leaning back into his seat. Shifting a couple times at the malleable hump on his back shifts a little bit. Long feathers sticking out from the bottom hem of his overshirt twist a little bit until he gets comfortable, bending knee and propping his heel up on the seat of the chair.
Wasp flutters infront of Lambert's face and nods with a grave expression on her face, "that is inexcusable…wanting for food is one thing, but hurting another for it…well, I'm not sure it sits well with me." She considers another moment and then nods to herself, as if she's made a decision, "did you get a good look at her? The Bugle article had no description beyond mutant, did you actually see her?"
Lambert glances at Jay, then holds his finger politely up to Wasp, before he moves away. He goes to collect a crusty loaf of bread, warm from the oven, and he plops it down in front of Jay with salt and oil. And then he pats him on the shoulder and says "Take off the silly shirt, out here. If others can see my tail…" A little shrug, and then he says to Wasp "I was not happy, but…eh. Well, yes. My eyes are not as good as my ears, though." They are slit, and likely designed to be more on the sides of the head than they actually are. He considers, then he gives a quick description of the mutant, before adding "But I don't know why the paper made up so many lies?"
"I thought the paper might have lied, the Bugle is notorious for encouraging mutant hatred. Or any kind of hatred really, blacks and women suffer from it too. All minorities really." She then levels her gaze with Lambert, and sighs, "sadly, from your story, it seems like they were correct this time around. The mutant did attempt to kill you before going for the food, that's inexcusable."
Jay reaches out and waves a hand at Lambert as he continues to fuss over him, mock swatting at him to get away, though there is a smile in the red-head's voice. "Git outta here. Y'got a lady from, I don't know, the po-lice or somethin' tryin' to talk to you over here." Though it isn't as if he's terribly surprised from what he does know about Lambert. "An' there's a lady here. I ain't strippin' just yet." The 'just yet' emphasized with a lift of the wine glass he holds curled in toward his chest.
The question over the description and the paper itself has Jay softly inserting, like an undercurrent to the conversation. "Ah ain't been around much but, yeah, like Ms. Wasp said, from the folks Ah've been talkin' to, the paper ain't exactly keen on mutants. Any excuse to breed more separation, they're gonna take it." He jumps his eyes back and forth between the two.
Lambert smacks his forehead slightly at the talk of a lady present being the reason Jay should not take clothes off. In his world, a lady is exactly _why_ you should take clothes off. But then he says "No, she wasn't trying to kill me - she probably could have. Er, as long as she did not try to stab me in the head." He flicks his hard skull "I think it was not trying. I think it was that she…had people. In a category. I was in the category not her. And she was her. And so she could take food." He purses his lips "It did not matter to her that she would throw things. Ehhh. Perhaps I am. Bitter about it because there has been the odd similar thing - once with police who did not like my eyes. Once with that sea-prince, Namor, who broke my ribs for serving _octopus_. Why don't they realise that people are just people?"
Jay laughs in a whisper in response to that facepalm, color making his pale cheeks a little brighter, all the way to his ears, "What?!" Though he makes no move to actually defend himself and his customary choice to /not/ undress because there's a woman around. Or at least banking on the excuse.
The conversation goes around one more time and Jay peers down into his glass he's been cuddling with. He takes a tentative sip. "Th' octopus guy sounds lahke a nutjob…"
Lambert sighs, and then of all things, he comes and sits down, after pouring his own wine "Nutjobs are people too," he says to Jay, and then he tears some of the bread off, dips it in oil, dips it in salt, and offers it across "Jay, you are an innocent," says Lambert, amused, his tail flicking from side to side, then he sighs "I have had to repress _all_ my natural self to fit in here - oh!" And he moves his bowl of wine to find the candle holder. Shaking the candle out, pinching out its flame, he tucks in a little piece of bread for the Wasp woman, and holds it towards her.
"But even if you weren't her, and she only looks out for herself, that's no excuse to kill anyone, even if it is for food," Wasp notes coldly, "I may have the Avengers look into this." She takes the offered piece of bread and grins at Lambert, "you shouldn't have, but thank you," and she has a nibble, before noting, "mmmm, delicious, you make it yourself?"
"Ah didn't say he wasn't a person," Jay shakes his head mildly to Lambert as he reaches across the way to take the bit of bread from Lambert's hand without thinking twice about it. That's trust. "Ah just said he was a crazy person," he says, gesturing mildly with the morsel of food he took from offered hand. "Ah just believe that people are generally good. Even if they disappoint ya, it takes some diggin', but generally, Ah still believe people are good." Jay takes that bite and looks twice at the bit of bread for a second look, mildly impressed. A smile cast the short distance away. "You've told me. Y'don't fit in at home, y'don't fit in here. So…Ah kind of gotta start wonderin' what's really so great about fittin' in." Says the guy toting something around under his shirt constantly. Jay takes another bite from the bit of bread in his hand, finishing it off. "An' then Ah read somethin' like that piece about yer place in the paper an' I remember why folks go through what they do t'try to fit in." A colored hue of gentle exasperation in his tone. "And Ah ain't /all/ innocent." A featherlight brush of ego trying to repair a little ding.
The matter of Lambert's assailant and Wasp's view on it makes him thoughtful again. "But, Bert just said he doesn't think she was tryin' to kill him. Ah agree, there ain't an excuse for anyone to kill folks, but he said she wasn't tryin' to. She came in, hit him, he was choppin, got cut, she smashed stuff up and took food, and left." He seems a little confused where this assumption of attempted murder is coming from.
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My blood pressure went so low it was frightening. Apparently the combination of antibiotics and painkillers do not suit me. My medication has been changed and I see my GP on Friday. My leg is still very painful, swollen and red.
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Prime Matter
Feature: Koch Media Announces New Publishing Label, Prime Matter, with 12 Upcoming Games
Here's everything you need to know
by Stephen Tailby Thu 10th Jun 2021
Koch Media isn't a well-known name like EA, Activision, or Ubisoft, but it's a major player in the gaming space. Part of Embracer Group, a conglomerate that also includes THQ Nordic, the company is a leading European distributor and publisher, with its own suite of IPs you'll probably have played before. Under the brand Deep Silver, Koch Media has brought us series such as Metro and Saints Row, and it has the likes of Dead Island 2 and a TimeSplitters revival in the pipeline.
With that brief history lesson over, it's time for the real news: the company has today announced Prime Matter, an all-new publishing label. With the core aim to "[deliver] brilliant immersive games from studios all across the world", this new venture is led by a "mix of seasoned industry veterans and enthusiastic fresh faces". A focus has been put on the global network of studios producing titles, with developers in Russia, Serbia, Czech Republic, Iceland, and beyond. Prime Matter is being helmed as a "new home for premium games", and Koch is backing up this claim with a wealth of new titles. Alongside the announcement of Prime Matter, the company has revealed a dozen new games — most of them new IPs — that will release under the new label in the years to come.
Let's go through the initial wave of games from Prime Matter.
Starbreeze Entertainment's popular heist-'em-up shooter returns with Payday 3. It's a game fans have been aware of for a while, but it's now secured a publisher in Prime Matter. Coming to PC and consoles, it's still a ways off, pencilled in for 2023. However, given the success of previous entries, this is one of the safer titles in Prime Matter's initial wave of software. If you like co-op shooters and robbing banks, this will be one to watch.
This one's only coming to PC, but we're including it for completion's sake. Crossfire: Legion is a real-time strategy take on the popular first person shooter. Developed by Blackbird Interactive, it's a tactical, isometric spin-off heading our way in 2022.
King's Bounty II
The next game in the classic turn-based RPG series, King's Bounty II will be published under Prime Matter. Releasing on PC and consoles, this is a strategic adventure set in a fantasy world where various factions vie for power. It's due out pretty soon, on 24th August 2021.
The Last Oricru
The Last Oricru is a third person action RPG from developer Gold Knights. Scheduled for release on PC and consoles in 2022, the game looks a little Souls-esque, but with an emphasis on choice-driven story that will influence your playthrough. It'll also feature drop-in, drop-out local co-op, so you can explore its blend of medieval fantasy and sci-fi with a buddy.
This one is also PC only, but it looks very interesting. Encased is an isometric RPG akin to games like Divinity or Baldur's Gate. The difference is that it takes place in a retro sci-fi setting, providing a lighter, more humorous spin on the post-apocalypse.
Gungrave G.O.R.E.
Announced a while back but delayed to make a "cooler game", Gungrave G.O.R.E. is a violent third person shooter where you'll be murdering everything with bloodthirsty style. Details are slim, but we did get to see a pretty slick CG video that gave us a good idea of what to expect. Which is to say, lots of shooting and lots of blood. Anyway, the game's pencilled in for release in 2022 on PC and consoles.
The Chant (working title)
This is a new IP from developer Brass Token. It's a horror action title set within a spiritual retreat. Expect a psychedelic experience as you explore the unique setting and discover the cosmic horrors that lie in wait. It's set to deal with themes like "the dark sides of spirituality" and "cultism". This one could be very interesting indeed — it's coming to PC and consoles Q2 2022.
Final Form (working title)
Reikon Games is developing Final Form, a sci-fi first person shooter. An "adrenaline fuelled futuristic FPS", players control cybernetic Valkyries in a fight against an unknown enemy force. Customising your Valkyrie with skills and cosmetics, you can play solo or team up for three-player co-op. There's no release window attached, but it's heading to PC and consoles.
Developed by Massive Work Studio, Dolmen is a sci-fi thriller action RPG. Playing as a lone scout in a hostile world, you'll go up against otherworldly horrors while trying to reconnect with humanity. Watching early footage, this one seems like a pretty slow-paced, methodical game in which you can employ ranged or melee combat. Releasing on PC and consoles in 2022, it'll have single and multiplayer modes.
Project: Echoes of the End
Myrkur Games is behind Echoes of the End, one of the most intriguing games in this lineup. Running on Unreal Engine 5, you play as Ryn as she searches for her true purpose. It's a story-driven, third person action adventure in a fantastical world, and the early footage we saw looked pretty impressive. It's in development for PC and ninth-generation consoles — PS5, in other words.
Scars Above
Scars Above is described as Alice in Wonderland meets Alien, which is surely enough to raise some eyebrows. Developed by Mad Head Studios, this is a "dark sci-fi action adventure" coming to PC and consoles in 2022. It'll mix action and exploration across a beautiful but dangerous world.
Yes, Prime Matter is bringing back Painkiller with a new game. There's no imagery or information about this one whatsoever — we just know that it exists, and will be coming later down the line. The original was developed by People Can Fly, the studio that would go on to make Bulletstorm, so you can expect this to be a similarly stylish FPS of some sort.
That's everything we know about Prime Matter and its initial lineup of games, then. Koch Media has a digital event on 11th June, where presumably it'll go into a little more detail about Prime Matter and its software. Which of these titles are you interested in? Tell us in the comments section below.
About Stephen Tailby
Having grown up alongside PlayStation, Stephen has developed a wide knowledge of video games, from AAA blockbusters to the smallest indie gems. He also has the Platinum for The Witness, so there's that.
Thu 10th Jun 2021
So this is a Koch Media reorganisation?
nofriendo
Glad to know this has nothing to do with the Koch brothers. The name is triggering lol.
Quintumply
@Ryall This is Koch introducing a new publisher. They have Deep Silver already, and now they also have Prime Matter
ShadowofSparta
Any hints on a new Kingdom Come? Original was featured in the montage quite a bit, are we to take something from that? I need part 2 dammit!
Very very cool to get a proper new Gungrave game. It's been so long!
MidnightDragonDX
Fri 11th Jun 2021
@ShadowofSparta They confirmed a Switch version today.
KidBoruto
Thanks for the article, I'm definitely looking forward to a few of these games!
Harribo1998
Sat 19th Jun 2021
Its refreshing to see this, I do fear by the amount of games that they are working on that it could be a let down but with seasoned veterans Im sure they will deliver hopefully they give Dead island 2 the support it needs because that game has gone through so much and Im not going to lie I would like to play a new dead island. But its interesting to see new titles and not the same old stuff that we are always playing, happy to say I will most certainly be giving more than a few of these titles a try. Would like to see a real time strategy game thats similar to command and conquer on the playstation though!
Balosi
Sun 20th Jun 2021
I love the Kings bounty games, played every single one entirely. Been waiting for this new one for ages. Didn't know it was coming to console though.
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Gettysburg College's Musselman Library (Gettysburg, PA) invites a librarian with a teaching and outreach orientation to join as the fifth member of its Research and Instruction department. Our library is a dynamic and collegial organization where every staff member makes a difference. We serve an increasingly diverse liberal arts community of 2,500 undergraduate students, including 22% first-generation college students and more than 21% Pell Grant recipients. We recognize that excellence cannot be achieved without diversity, and we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that offers students and colleagues richly varied perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.
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Application materials must be received by April 10, 2022. Anticipated start date is on or before August 1, 2022.
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You'd be forgiven for thinking the CoreShares Global Dividend ETF (GLODIV) is a good bet for dividend income. It says "dividend" right on the sticker. You'd also be forgiven for being slightly disappointed when you receive a dividend payment from this ETF that's not orders of magnitude higher than the dividends you earned on normal ETFs. Dividends form the core of this ETF's methodology, but not in the way you might think.
The ETF methodology is based on the premise that high quality companies, the kinds of companies that have been around for generations, consistently pay a dividend. Since dividends are a share of a company's profits, struggling companies can't keep up with dividend payments.
Instead of including companies that pay a huge dividend, the ETF includes companies that pay a consistently growing dividend. In more established markets like America, a company has to have paid and increased its dividend payments for 25 years before being included in the ETF. Since a company has to be more than 25 years old to be included, you won't see Google, Facebook or any rising stars in the ETF. You will recognise companies like Coca Cola, McDonalds and Johnson & Johnson. The strict dividend payment requirement therefore acts as a filter, excluding cyclical companies and fads. Companies with staying power provide services we need, no matter what the weather.
The GLODIV ETF is actually a combination of four dividend aristocrat indices representing different regions. Each index has to adhere to the same criteria, although the number of dividend-paying years differs by region. In addition to USA-listed companies, the ETF includes exposure to Europe, Canada and the Pan Asian market.
The four sub-indices combined will give you exposure to 275 solid, reliable companies in 24 countries. The ETF will pay its first dividend to local investors in June 2018.
*Of course they can have a negative impact too.


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Chequilla es un municipio español pertenecientes a la provincia de Guadalajara, en la comunidad autónoma de Castilla-La Mancha. El municipio está situado en el Parque natural del Alto Tajo, en la vega del río Cabrillas. Sin embargo, corresponde al Señorío de Molina de Aragón. En 2015 contaba con una población de 21 habitantes.

Chequilla destaca por las formaciones rocosas de arenisca roja que presenta.

Los sitios más destacados para visitar son: Alustante, Checa, Megina, Peralejos de las Truchas, Cueva del Tornero, ermita de la Virgen de Ribagorda y Traíd.

Geografía
Ubicación
La localidad está situada a una altitud de 1355 , en el parque natural del Alto Tajo, en la vega del río Cabrillas.

Clima
El clima de Chequilla es de tipo mediterráneo, bastante continentalizado. Es por tanto frío, debido a su gran altitud y su orientación. No suele dejar de helar hasta junio, y los inviernos son muy crudos, en ocasiones (año 2007) se alcanzan temperaturas de hasta -20 grados y el período de heladas comprende desde octubre hasta incluso junio, siendo el período de nevadas de noviembre a abril, estando incluso registrando temperaturas máximas negativas. Los veranos son frescos, con máximas que apenas superan los 30 grados y mínimas que raramente repuntan los 12.

Demografía
El municipio, que tiene una superficie de 15,30 km², cuenta según el padrón municipal para  del INE con  habitantes y una densidad de  hab./km².

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Chequilla.com

Municipios de la provincia de Guadalajara
Localidades de la provincia de Guadalajara
Poblaciones del Camino del Cid de la provincia de Guadalajara

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Yesterday I got into an argument. Believe it or not, it's not such a unique thing for me to argue. I was raised in a family that valued a good argument, went to school to learn how to argue, and do it for eight hours a day at my job. So it's no surprise that on a weekend, I got into an argument.
It was a silly, stupid thing, really. I was asked not to do something and yet did it anyway. I won't go into details – there were conflicting instructions which led to miscommunication and resulted in an disagreement. As much as I've progressed in my spiritual journey, there are times I fall prey to my ego; the little voice inside my head which believes down to the core of my being that I am right. Other people don't know what the hell they're talking about.
This is quite possibly a remnant of the mentality I had while a teenager – so self assured in my own superiority that I was blind to what life really offered. It took twelve years of work to shed that skin and apparently it's not completely off. I don't know if it will ever be gone forever. We are all a work in progress. Day to day we struggle with not only the negative energies of others which attack our soul, spirit, and dreams, but we must constantly be vigilant against our own self aggrandizement and on the defensive about our own self-doubt. A fine balance. Be humble, but not so humble that you lack confidence. Be confident in your dreams and skills, but not so much so that you become arrogant. These concepts are not unlike riding the see-saw when we were children. One side goes up, the other goes down. It's a give and take and yet each day we struggle to find a balance, that perfect equilibrium.
I read a post by a Rabbi this morning. One on this weeks Torah portion.
It is easy to nod your head along with someone who agrees with you. We love it when people support our positions. We find it natural to respect those who do with love, kindness, and compassion. The task becomes more difficult when we encounter someone who disagrees, let alone someone who vehemently dissents. Instead of it being easy to smile, it becomes easy to be dismissive. With a wave of our hand we write off their opinions as nonsense, illogical, or just pure stupidity. Most of the time, we don't consider what is leading those who diverge to their conclusions. We are quick to judge and even quicker to push away.
Yet, perhaps this is the most crucial time for evaluation. Hot bloodied and full of passion, we're ready to fist pound our position until the other person gets it. They won't. That's not the way to win any argument. It actually achieves the opposite reaction, the gap between you two will be further apart than ever.
If you find yourself in an argument, I encourage you to pause. Breathe. Cool down. Let the rage and heat of the moment dissolve. Consider their position and seek a mutual goal. Once a mutual goal is established, find mutual respect. We cannot solve a problem if we do not respect one another on a fundamental level. I think you'll find that mutual goals and mutual respect is easily sought and discovered if one looks hard enough. The space between us is narrower than you may believe.
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Q: Angularjs - after I enter a value into a  field with ng-model the value changes to undefined I have a simple form that accepts an input. For some reason when I change the value the scope variable changes to undefined.
<body ng-controller="myctrler">
<input ng-model="t.unsubscribeEmail" type="email" class="textboxfields" placeholder="Enter email address">
</body>

In the controller:
$scope.k=
{
    unsubscribeEmail : "not"
};

The value before I enter anything into the inputbox is "not". As soon as I type something in the input the value changes to undefined.
What am I missing?

A: Change your input type text or write valide email
<input ng-model="t.unsubscribeEmail" type="text" class="textboxfields" placeholder="Enter email address">

or write valide email in
<input ng-model="t.unsubscribeEmail" type="email" class="textboxfields" placeholder="Enter email address">

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Q: How can I make addView faster in my LinearLayout? I am trying to implement a script that dynamically inserts RichLinkPreview into my LinearLayout.
RichLinkPreview: https://github.com/PonnamKarthik/RichLinkPreview)
It works, but it is very slow. How can I increase its speed?
My xml:
<LinearLayout
                android:id="@+id/idLayoutNews"
                android:orientation="vertical"
                android:layout_width="wrap_content"
                android:layout_height="wrap_content"
                android:layout_marginBottom="10dp"
                android:background="@drawable/bg"
                >
                <io.github.ponnamkarthik.richlinkpreview.RichLinkViewTwitter
                    android:layout_marginTop="10dp"
                    android:id="@+id/richLinkView"
                    android:layout_width="match_parent"
                    android:layout_height="wrap_content">
                </io.github.ponnamkarthik.richlinkpreview.RichLinkViewTwitter>

            </LinearLayout>

And my Java:
   private void createLink(View view){
    LinearLayout layoutNews = view.findViewById(R.id.idLayoutNews);

    layoutNews.removeAllViews();
    String[] lines = stringBuilder.toString().split("\\n");
    for(String s: lines){
        final String[] token = s.split(",");
        RichLinkViewTwitter richLinkView = new RichLinkViewTwitter(mContext);

        richLinkView.setLink(token[1], new ViewListener() {
            @Override
            public void onSuccess(boolean status) {
            }
            @Override
            public void onError(Exception e) {
            }
        });
        layoutNews.addView(richLinkView);
    }
}

stringBuilder is a StringBuilder that have links.
Thanks for answer.


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Death toll now at 8 as choppers search for hundreds missing after Colorado floods
Monday Sep 16, 2013 11:33 AM
The pictures tell the story. Get a bird's-eye view of Colorado's flooding damage. From rock slides and mudslides to overflowing riverbanks, see the most complete depiction of the destruction. NBC's Miguel Almaguer reports.
By M. Alex Johnson and Erin McClam, NBC News
Three more people were confirmed Monday to have been killed in Colorado's disastrous flooding, raising the death toll to eight as the largest civilian helicopter mission since Hurricane Katrina scoured the state in hope of reaching hundreds of people still stranded.
A spokeswoman for the state Office of Emergency Management told NBC News that the eighth person died Monday afternoon in Clear Creek County. She had no further details, but The Denver Post, quoting police in the town of Idaho Springs, reported that an 83-year-old man was swept away when the ground gave way near where he was standing. The man's body was found three miles downstream.
At least 648 other people remain unaccounted for, the state Office of Emergency Management reported Monday night. Search-and-rescue teams from Utah, Nebraska, Nevada, California and Missouri have converged on the state to try to find them.
Gov. John Hickenlooper told reporters that saving lives was the top priority, adding that 21 helicopters were helping with the searches while officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency scrambled to help flood-hit families and individuals.
Two of the confirmed victims of the massive flooding in Colorado were a 19-year old couple, Wesley Quinlan and Wiyanna Nelson. After their car was stopped by massive flooding, Wiyanna was swept away by the waters. In an incredible act of faith, Wesley jumped in to the turbulent waters after her. NBC's Joe Fryer reports.
More than half of those missing, 398, were in Larimer County, scene of some of the heaviest devastation. Across the Front Range — the Rocky Mountain region that is home to Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs and several of the state's other largest municipalities — about 1,500 homes have been destroyed and almost 18,000 others have been damaged, emergency officials said.
Two people were missing and presumed dead in Larimer County, near the Wyoming line, the county sheriff's office. Sixteen helicopters from the National Guard and other agencies were on standby after parts of the county were hit with what meteorologists called a "1,000-year flood" — a deluge of such scope that it has only a 0.1 percent chance of happening in any particular year.
"I'm hopeful that the vast majority of these people are safe and sound," Hickenlooper said on NBC's TODAY. "But we do not have any illusions that there could well be more casualties."
Larimer County, Colo., Sheriff Justin Smith got emotional during a news conference about the deadly flooding and told TODAY's Matt Lauer that for him, the devastation in the small community is personal.
Authorities also dispatched helicopters to rescue an unknown number of people stranded in Jamestown, a northwest Boulder County town of fewer than 300 residents that was left virtually unreachable after floodwaters swallowed huge swaths of the primary access road, said Nick Grossman, a spokesman for the county's office of emergency management.
Jamestown is "essentially an island right now," Grossman said.
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Officials instructed isolated people in other hard-hit mountain towns to set flares, wave light-colored sheets from the roofs of houses and use mirrors to reflect the sunlight to attract the attention of the teams sent to save them.
In Boulder County, closer to Denver, crews were going house to house looking for stranded people. The Army and the National Guard had rescued at least 1,750 people cut off by washed-out roads in the mountain canyons, an Army spokesman said.
Forecasters said the rain would probably taper off Monday, but the weather presented another challenge — fog. Ten military helicopters couldn't take off from Boulder Municipal Airport until late Monday morning after having been grounded.
Slideshow: Deadly floods swamp Colorado
Days of heavy rainfall flooded Colorado mountain towns, obliterating roads and leaving many people stranded.
Launch slideshow
On Sunday, authorities added 12 counties to a presidential disaster declaration, increasing the total to 15. Federal officials provided food, water, cots and generators, bolstering the state and local response.
People in the 15 counties can also apply for help from FEMA. Those counties cover 4 million people.
Separately, President Barack Obama on Saturday declared a major disaster for Boulder County. That step makes it easier for flood victims to get help for temporary housing and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses.
Alexander Smith, Brinley Bruton, Daniel Arkin, Elisha Fieldstadt and Steven Louie of NBC News contributed to this report.
Colorado floods: How to help
Group of school kids airlifted to safety
'We were lucky to get out': Scores of people unaccounted for
This story was originally published on Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:33 PM EDT


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Mrs. Frances Renee Barney
Tuesday 4/26, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mrs. Frances "Renee" Barney, 50, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday April 22, 2022, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, while surrounded by her loving family.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home 3738 U.S. Highway 431 North Phenix City, Alabama from 6-8:00 PM EST.
Mrs. Barney was born in Columbus, GA the daughter of the late Marsha Cargill Cannon. She was a graduate of Columbus Tech where she studied to be a Certified Medical assistant. During her career she also achieved National Certified Medical Assistant status. Mrs. Barney worked for Family Physicians of Columbus the office of Doctors Joseph Lewis and Mark Sexton. At the office she was the Practice Manager and worked there for over 17 years. Renee was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide Football Fan and could always be found in front of the TV on game day. She enjoyed going to the beach/lake and loved sun worshipping. She enjoyed laughter and making others enjoy laughter as well. She was also known as a "Mama Bear" when it came to her children and family. Above all, she cherished the time she got to spend with her family.
Renee was preceded in death by her maw-maw Martha Cargill. Maw-Maw was responsible for helping to raise and mold her into the woman she became.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 32 years Rodney A. Barney, Jr; daughter Macey Barney of Phenix City, AL; son Bradley Barney of Phenix City, AL; four sisters Marsha "Jodie" Ray (Kevin) of Crawford, AL, Sharon Adams of Phenix City, AL, Angie Wishion (Lee) of Forest City, NC and Ginger Miller of Columbus, GA; brother Eric Cannon of Forest City, NC and many other extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society P.O. Box 22324 New York, NY 10087.
Leann Bolt
Sharon Adams (sister)
COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
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Mrs. Frances "Renee" Barney, 50, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday April 22, 2022, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, while surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home 3738 U.S. Highway 431 North Phenix City, Alabama from 6-8:00Continue Reading
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Faena House Miami Beach - Units For Sale
3315 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Quick Facts About Faena House Miami Beach
Developer: The Faena Group
Architect: Foster+Partners
Unit Sizes: From 1307 to 4730 s.f.
Description of Faena House Miami Beach
The corner of 32nd Street and Collins Avenue in Miami has a legendary allure, with the always-famous Saxony Hotel seated along Miami Beach's famous coastline. Well, the Saxony resort has long been shuttered, but Argentine developer Alan Faena has launched an aggressive $550M development project to restore this neighborhood to its prior stature of elegance, luxury and brilliance. Faena House in Miami Beach is a new luxury condo high-rise (19 floors) tower that is under construction as one of the first in a series of structures that intend to rejuvenate this stretch of Miami Beach from 30th Street to 40th Street. The famous Saxony Hotel has been restored, and will re-open as the Faena Saxony Hotel and Resort.
Faena House Miami Beach offers 47 ultra-luxury, fully-finished residences in four floorplans ranging from about 1300 square feet to just-under 5000 square feet. Units are combinable, so partial floor and full floor options are available. Each residence features a signature outdoor wraparound terrace (knows as an "alero"), and the condo complex offers what you would expect as full service amenities.
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Faena House Miami Beach Floorplans
Apt. No
SqFt (m²)
A A 4/6/1 4730 (439.4)
B B 4/5/1 4165 (386.9)
C C 2/2/1 2238 (207.9)
D D 1/2/0 1307 (121.4)
7 Units for Sale at Faena House Miami Beach
1 Bedroom Units for Sale at Faena House Miami Beach
Average Asking Price - $2,109.70/SqFt
16.7% 8D $2,500,000 $2,110 1/2 1185 s.f. 5/21/2019
7C $5,995,000 $2,679 2/2½ 2238 s.f. 12/14/2018
6.2% 8C $6,100,000 $2,726 2/2½ 2238 s.f. 9/5/2018
6.7% 14C $6,999,999 n/a 2/2½ n/a 11/14/2019
Average Asking Price - $0.00/SqFt
9C $7,995,000 n/a 3/3½ n/a 11/7/2019
9.0% 14B $14,100,000 $3,385 4/5½ 4165 s.f. 11/15/2018
3.5% 5A $14,950,000 $3,161 4/5½ 4730 s.f. 10/12/2018
Condo Sales History at Faena House Miami Beach
1 Bedroom Units Sold at Faena House Miami Beach
1 Sold - $2,236.29/SqFt - In Last 6 Months
5D $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $2,236 1/2 1185 s.f. 12/12/2019
13.3% 7D $1,990,000 $1,840,000 $1,065 1/2 1727 s.f. 6/29/2018
4-D $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $1,913 1/2 1307 s.f. 10/6/2015
6-D $2,750,000 $2,500,000 $1,913 1/2 1307 s.f. 9/11/2015
5C $5,250,000 $4,575,000 $1,335 2/2½ 3428 s.f. 10/1/2019
4-C $5,500,000 $5,000,000 $2,234 2/2½ 2238 s.f. 10/16/2015
5-B $8,900,000 $7,900,000 $1,897 4/5½ 4165 s.f. 6/18/2018
6-B $9,700,000 $9,200,000 $2,209 4/5½ 4165 s.f. 10/2/2015
1.7% 6-A $14,500,000 $13,000,000 $2,754 5/6½ 4720 s.f. 12/28/2017
10.8% 9A $16,500,000 $12,500,000 $2,643 5/6½ 4730 s.f. 1/12/2017
11-BD $10,700,000 $13,503,500 $2,468 5/7½ 5472 s.f. 9/18/2015
Sold,by,BHS PHB $50,000,000 $60,000,000 $4,794 8/5½ 12516 s.f. 9/21/2015
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Dec 14, 2016-Kathmandu University (KU) appears to be heading for leadership void due to failure of members of the selection committee to pick a common candidate for the post of the vice chancellor.
Political interest has further complicated the selection of the VC.
The search committee led by Education Minister Dhani Ram Poudel failed to recommend the name for the post of VC on Tuesday as well.
Dr Ram Kantha Makaju completed his four-year term as the VC on Sunday.
For the first time in its 25 years of establishment, KU has faced leadership vacuum.
The Poudel-led search committee has Suresh Raj Sharma, former VC of the varsity, and Daman Nath Dhungana, chairperson of the KU's Board of Trustees, as members.
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal, in capacity of the chancellor of KU, will appoint the new VC as per the recommendation of the Poudel-led committee.
A major reason for the delay in appointment of the new VC at KU is the search committee members' failure to reach consensus on a common name. The search committee is zeroing in on three names—Janardan Lamichhane, head of Department of Biotechnology, Bhola Thapa, registrar of KU and Dr Makaju.
Lamichhane, who is said to be close to the CPN (Maoist Centre), is using his political clout to influence the decision in his favour.
PM Dahal and Education Minister are one on Lamichhane's name.
However, the two members of the committee have objected to Poudel's proposal to appoint Lamichhane, saying that this might institute political power-sharing in KU.
Before Makaju was appointed the VC at the 25-year old KU, Sharma had led the varsity for 21 years.
Sources said Sharma is trying to convince Lamichhane to refrain from using political muscles.
On Monday morning, Sharma held talks with Lamichhane.
"Lamichhane is also actively involved in the Kathmandu University Professors' Association (KUPA)," the sources said, adding the KUPA has always stood against the establishment and faces charges of starting politics in KU.
The two members, however, are not against a term extension for Dr Makaju. But of late, his named has run into controversy following reports that he is likely to get a term extension if he agrees to grant affiliation to the Jhapa-based B&C Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre.
Reports have surfaced that PM Dahal himself has been pressing concerned authorities to grant affiliation to B&C Medical College to run MBBS programme.
Even during his appointment in 2012, speculations were rife that he was appointed KU VC following a deal that he would grant affiliation to the Morang-based Birat Medical College and Rupandehi-based Devdaha Medical College. Amid widespread criticism, the two medical colleges were eventually granted affiliation in the name of extended programme.
However, there are many deans in various schools of KU who believe Dr Makaju has at least not done anything bad to the university and he can materialise his real vision if his term is extended.
Now, since the search committee has failed to reach unanimity, they will finalise the name after holding a meeting with PM Dahal. "We want to finalise the name in the presence of the prime minister. Since he was out of town, we will hold a meeting with him on Wednesday," said Sharma.


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On with the show!
In times of social distancing how can a subject like Drama survive? In an online world how can Drama not just survive, but thrive? Our Head of Creative Arts, Holly Sullivan reflects on these questions in this week's blog.
The impact of the global pandemic on education has of course been unprecedented in its scope and exceptionally challenging in the issues it has produced. But like many industries, we in education have discovered some amazing new skills, resources and of course technology which can actually enhance and improve the provision we offer out students in years to come.
Here at Alice Smith we are currently in our second extended period of school closure and whilst all academic areas have been impacted, there is no doubt that those subjects which have a high practical or vocational element to them have had the biggest mountain to climb with a switch to online learning.
As a Drama teacher I certainly miss working with my students in the Drama studio and of course the unmatched thrill of preparing for a live performance. Drama is such a highly collaborative subject, thriving on the interaction between performers and from the energy of the audience. However individual skills are also important and these are of course the areas that we have focused on more when working online.
The monologue slowly became the central practical focus of our online curriculum and clearly those of every other school as our WhatsApp groups and Facebook streams were deluged with requests for the best modern monologues for men or the best Shakespearean speeches for women. The students too so became fascinated by the subject, bringing in their own suggestions, alongside producing some excellent original material of their own.
We began to produce an array of brilliant work, but the only problem...we had no audience! We had an abundance of funny, moving, thought-provoking student work, but no platform to share it with people.
And then came the FOBISIA Monologue Challenge. What started originally as an idea that could work with just a handful of schools had soon exploded into 75 monologue performances submitted from nearly 30 schools - from Dover Court Singapore to Discovery Bay Hong Kong. From British School Manila to British School Kathmandu. From Alice Smith, King Henry 8th, BSKL, Nexus, elc, Help, ISP and Sri KDU - all from here in KL. We even drew in entries from outside of Asia, with Edron Academy joining us from Mexico City.
We wanted this to be a real competition so we sought to bring on board a judge from the theatre industry. It was a very easy decision about who to ask to take on the mantle of 'judge' for the event. To my mind, there is only one theatre practitioner working today who so wholly understands and champions young people and believes so passionately in their ability to change the world with the theatre that they make. And that person is close-friend of Alice Smith School, Kerry Frampton, Artistic Director of Splendid Productions, a UK-based, internationally touring theatre company, renowned for their challenging and vibrant theatre for young people.
Students from all over the FOBISIA community created solo performances in four categories:
11-14 Modern Text
11-14 Classical Text
Each performance submitted to the Challenge was celebrated at the virtual Awards Ceremony in November. As well as watching snippets of the monologues, the audience was also treated to hearing Kerry's highly personalised feedback to the performers. One teacher remarked 'Our students were thrilled to have their names spoken by and their work acknowledged by Kerry - what an achievement for a young performer.' The standard of the performance was remarkable and the monologue choices varied and challenging. The future of the industry is in safe hands with these brilliant young theatre-makers coming through.
Alice Smith's own entries were highly commended. Nina in Year 9 was recognised for her clarity, precision and commitment. Kerry highlighted how Viraj in Year 8 had made a brave choice with his monologue and delivered it beautifully. Our entries in the older categories were also praised; Princess in Year 11 delivered a 'powerful performance with moments of vocal excellence' whilst Lauren in Year 10 was commended for natural comic performance skills. Ms Watkinson and I are incredibly proud of their work.
Finally, I offer my sincere thanks to all the FOBISIA Drama teachers - the backbone of any school - who have faced the massive challenge of re-writing their whole curriculums to function online, who have had to reinvent their kinesthetic, group work subject in times of physical distancing, who are finding creative solutions to rehearsing with masks and 2 metre rules, and who, despite these considerable dramas, supported their students in participating in the Monologue Challenge.
The show, after all, must go on.


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Suffolk County Area Home Supply Charts
This page looks at a variety of Suffolk County Massachusetts housing market data taken from the most recent 2020 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Suffolk County depicts it has a Housing Units of 337,251 which is the second most housing units of all the counties in the greater Suffolk County region.
Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Suffolk County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Suffolk County shows it has a Housing Density of 5789.2 which is is the uppermost of the counties in the greater Suffolk County region. Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, Suffolk County is very much bigger. Also, in contrast to the state of Massachusetts, housing density of 371.4, Suffolk County is appreciably bigger.
In Figure 4, Suffolk County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Suffolk County depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 6.9% which is the highest of all counties in the greater Suffolk County region. Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, Suffolk County is 21.2% larger. Also, measured against the state of Massachusetts, change in the housing units of 3.2%, Suffolk County is about twice as large.
Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Suffolk County depicts it has a Renter Percent of 63.9% which is the highest of all counties in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 36.1% which is the smallest when sorted by owner percent of all the other counties in the surrounding region.
Suffolk County Home Cost Charts
Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Suffolk County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Suffolk County shows it has a Median Home Value of $496,500 which is the second most of all the counties in the metro area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Middlesex County which depicts a home price of $500,700 ( about the same size). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Suffolk County Massachusetts metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Suffolk County shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $1,590 which is the second most rental rates of all the counties in the greater Suffolk County region. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Middlesex County which depicts a rental rates of $1,636 (only about 2.9% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,062, Suffolk County is 49.7% larger. Also, versus the state of Massachusetts, rental rates of $1,282, Suffolk County is 24.0% larger.
Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Suffolk County has the smallest proportion of home price worth less than $50,000 at 0% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 2% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $100,000 to $200,000 at 10% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $400,000 to $500,000 at 29% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of home price worth between $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 at 6% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Middlesex County with 6%. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of home price worth between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 at 6% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Middlesex County with 6%.
Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Suffolk County shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $2,040 which is the third most median ownership cost of all other counties in the greater Suffolk County region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Suffolk County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 21% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Suffolk County region. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Suffolk County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 831% which is ranked #1 of all counties in the greater region.
Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Suffolk County depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $2,420 which is the third most median housing cost of all other counties in the greater Suffolk County region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $831 which is less than most other counties in the area.
Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Suffolk County has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 9% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 13% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of owner cost between $3,500 and $4,000 at 8% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Middlesex County (11%), and #1 Norfolk County (11%) are larger.
Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Suffolk County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 23% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Suffolk County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Plymouth County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 24% ( about the same size). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Suffolk County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 13% which is the smallest in order of cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Plymouth County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 15% (13.8% larger).
Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Suffolk County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct less than most other counties in the metropolitan area at 19% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 25% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Essex County with 27%.
Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Suffolk County has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 8% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $700 and $1,000 at 16% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 20% of the total and is ranked #1.
Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $3,729 which is the smallest in order of median real estate taxes paid of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Middlesex County which shows a taxes paid of $6,075 (62.9% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, Suffolk County is 50.9% larger. Also, compared to the state of Massachusetts, median real estate taxes paid of $4,679, Suffolk County is approximately three-fourths the size.
Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Suffolk County Massachusetts has the smallest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 5% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 18% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of rent between 1000 and 1500 dollars at 37% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Norfolk County (40%), and #1 Middlesex County (41%) are larger. Also, it has the largest proportion of rent between $1,500 and $2,500 at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of rent between $2,500 and $3,500 at 4% of the total and is ranked #1.
Suffolk County Home Financing Charts
The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Suffolk County has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage or heloc-not both at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of with heloc at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of both 2nd mortgage and heloc at 60% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of no 2nd mortgage and no heloc at 28% of the total.
Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. Suffolk County has the smallest proportion of houses with mortgages at 28% of the total.
Suffolk County Home Characteristics Charts
Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.3 which is the second most family members per housing unit of all the counties in the greater Suffolk County region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Providence County which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.4 ( only slightly larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Suffolk County is about the same size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Massachusetts, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Suffolk County is only about 3.7% larger.
Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 4.3 which is the smallest in terms of average number of rooms in a house of all the other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Norfolk County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 6.0 (39.5% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1941 which is the smallest in terms of year built of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest year built in the area is Plymouth County which depicts a year built of 1969 ( only slightly larger).
Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the smallest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 4% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 6% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 8% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 8% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 7% of the total. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 49% of the total and is ranked #1.
Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has one of the largest proportions of owner housing units at 198,033 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Middlesex County with 227,496.
Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of one unit attached at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 2 units at 23% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of 3 or 4 units at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of 5 to 9 units at 7% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of 10 to 19 units at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of 20 to 49 units at 16% of the total and is ranked #1. Next it has the smallest proportion of 50 or more units at 0% of the total.
Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2014 or later at $734,600 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $584,500 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Norfolk County with $602,200. Third, it has in the middle range of other counties in the greater region when sorted by value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $461,400 of the total. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $429,800 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Norfolk County ($444,000), and #1 Middlesex County ($458,000) are larger. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $430,800 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Norfolk County ($433,900), and #1 Middlesex County ($447,100) are larger. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $438,000 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Norfolk County ($442,200), and #1 Middlesex County ($457,400) are larger. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $415,100 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Norfolk County ($421,800), and #1 Middlesex County ($463,700) are larger. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $454,300 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Middlesex County with $481,000. And then, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $534,400 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Middlesex County with $562,700.
The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Suffolk County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.6 which is the smallest when sorted by homeowner household size of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Plymouth County which shows a homeowner household size of 2.8 (8.9% larger).
Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Suffolk County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.3 which is the third most of all other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Essex County which depicts a renter household sizes of 2.3 ( about the same size). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2017 or later at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2016 at 21% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 17% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Suffolk County has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2016 at 34% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 5% of the total and is ranked #1.
Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2005 which is the most of all counties in the greater Suffolk County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Suffolk County depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2014 which is ranked #1 of all counties in the area.
Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 27% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home using electricity at 10% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes using kerosene or other fuel oils at 0% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes using coal or coke at 0% of the total.
The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Suffolk County housing department, Massachusetts department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Suffolk County shows it has a Total In Group Quarters of 48,382 which is the second most number of people in group quarters of all the counties in the greater Suffolk County region.
Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Suffolk County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Suffolk County has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 99% of the total and is ranked #1.
Suffolk County, Massachusetts Housing Data
Figure 1: Suffolk County, MA Area Total Housing Units
Figure 2: Suffolk County, MA Housing Density (Houses per Sq. Mile)
Figure 5: Rental Homes in Suffolk County, MA
Figure 6: Owned Homes in Suffolk County, MA
Figure 7: Suffolk County, MA Median Home Prices
Figure 8: Suffolk County, MA Median Monthly Rent Amounts
Figure 9: Suffolk County, MA Home Price Distribution
Figure 10: Suffolk County, MA Median Monthly Owner Cost
Figure 14: Suffolk County, MA Median Monthly Owner Cost with Mortgage
Figure 15: Suffolk County, MA Median Monthly Owner Cost without Mortgage
Figure 16: Distribution of Monthly Owner Costs in Suffolk County, MA
Figure 19: Suffolk County, MA Rent as a percent of Household Income
Figure 20: Monthly Housing Cost for Owners or Renters in Suffolk County, MA
Figure 21: Suffolk County, MA Median Annual Real Estate Taxes Paid
Figure 22: Suffolk County, MA Utilities Included with amenities or Excluded in Rent
Figure 23: Suffolk County, MA Monthly Median Rent Rates
Figure 24: Suffolk County, MA Monthly Median Rent Rates by Size of Rental in Bedrooms
Figure 25: Suffolk County, MA Detailed Mortgage Status
Figure 26: Suffolk County, MA Houses With vs. Without a Mortgage
Figure 27: Average Household Size in Suffolk County, MA
Figure 28: Average Family Size in Suffolk County, MA
Figure 30: Suffolk County, MA Median Year House Built
Figure 31: Suffolk County, MA Year that House Built Distribution
Figure 32: Number of Owners vs. Renters in Suffolk County, MA and Area
Figure 33: Suffolk County, MA Area Housing Types
Figure 34: Suffolk County, MA Median Home Value By Year Structure Built
Figure 35: Occupied and Vacant Housing units in Suffolk County, MA
Figure 37: Suffolk County, MA Renter Household Size
Figure 42: Suffolk County, MA Fuel Used to Heat Home
Figure 44: Suffolk County, MA Population in Group Quarters
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The building is the oldest surviving tobacco pipe factory in Poland which survives to the present day, making it extremely valuable from a historical and research standpoint. Inside, the structure still features parts of the original fixtures and fittings in the form of a central kiln where the pipes were fired.
The discovery of kaolin (china clay) deposits in the area by salt excavation commissioner Rappard in 1752 led to the establishment of a tobacco pipe factory in Zborowskie one year later. In 1753, at the initiative of Anders von Garnier, the owner of the underlying deposits, a tobacco pipe manufacturing company was formed, its other shareholders including the aforementioned commissioner Rappard, a Wrocław-based merchant named Fromhold Samuel Grulich as well as Karl von Unfriedt, a Prussian war councillor. In order to expedite the manufacturing efforts, tools and equipment was imported from the Netherlands in the early 18th century, accompanied by Dutch craftsmen who were tasked with the supervision of manufacturing techniques and quality. The construction of the tobacco pipe manufacturing plant commenced in 1753, with the first pipes being fired in its kiln as early as in October of the same year. Initially, the main factory building was accompanied by auxiliary structures such as a clay mining facility and numerous kilns. According to the available source materials, the annual output of the manufacturing facility was between 600 000 and 1 800 000 units, with the factory later expanding into the manufacture of pottery and decorative figurines. The factory workforce also grew along with the rising demand, from a mere 40 employees in the early days of its operation to more than 100 in 1788. Due to the lack of available archival sources, the exact time of closure of the plant remains unknown; however, many researchers now believe that the declining demand in the second half of the 19th century led to the ultimate downfall of the company during that period.
The tobacco pipe manufacturing plant building is located in the centre of the town, at 9 Fabryczna street, west of the local parish church. The entire lot where the facility is located is surrounded by a simple, wooden fence, with the front façade of the structure itself facing the nearby road.
The manufacturing plant is a single-storey wooden building with a basement, its walls made of wooden logs held together using saddle-notch corner joints. The building is deprived of any features pointing towards a specific architectural style, its compact body covered with a gable roof. Traces of plaster on surface of the walls both inside and out clearly indicate that the building originally had a plaster finish. Inside, the structure features a regular, two-bay, five-axial layout with a central brick kiln wherein the tobacco pipes would be fired; the kiln forms the only surviving original part of the fixtures and fittings of the factory, with traces of a furnace still visible in the basement.
The building can be viewed from the outside.
compiled by Agata Mucha, Regional Branch of the National Heritage Board of Poland in Katowice, 11-09-2014.
B. Grabny, Fabryka fajek w Zborowskiem. Wstęp do badań. [in:] Rocznik Muzeum Górnośląski Park Etnograficzny w Chorzowie, 1, 2013, pp. 121-139.


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Q: Android web browser: Menu options don't pop up I'm having a problem with a web page I'm developing, a Price Per Unit Calculator (in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery): When viewed in the Android 2.3.3 default web browser, the menus near the top of the page, Unit type and Display unit, aren't popping up (to let the user select an item from the menu). This problem occurs in both the Android emulator and an Android phone running 2.3.3. The menus work fine with later versions of the Android web browser I've tested (4.0.3 and 4.2 in the emulator), as well as in iOS 6 and on a computer (Firefox and Chrome browsers tested).
In the Android 2.3.3 web browser, when a menu is tapped, a colored rectangle should highlight the menu on the web page, then the menu options pop up in a list on the screen. On my web page, for those menus near the top of the page, the rectangle appears (wider than the menu that was tapped), but seems to stop when it hits the bottom of the div (row) the menu is in, and no menu options pop up; see the orange rectangle in this screenshot. The menus lower in the web page work fine.
Here's the simplified HTML:

                Unit type

    <select name="unitType" id="unitType" class="unitType_input" title="Unit type">
                    <option value="weight">weight</option>
                    <option value="volume">volume</option>
                    <option value="length">length</option>
                    <option value="area">area</option>
                </select>

                Display unit

                <select name="displayUnit" id="displayUnit" class="displayUnit_input unit_input" title="Display unit">
                    <option value="oz">oz</option>
                    <option value="lb">lb</option>
                </select>

        <form method="post" name="priceper" id="priceper">

                    Product 1: Name

                    <input name="name_0" type="text" id="name_0" title="Product 1">

                    Unit

                    <select name="unit_0" id="unit_0" class="unit_input product_unit_input" title="Please choose a unit">
                        <option value="oz">oz</option>
                        <option value="lb">lb</option>
                    </select>

        </form>

Edit: Here's the CSS:

body {
    background-color: #ddd;
    color: #222;
    font-family: Helvetica;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* HEADER STYLES */
    .header {
        position:fixed; /* Keep header (title) at top of page always */
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        z-index:99998; /* Bring to front */
        /*border: 1px dashed red;*/
    }
    .header h1 {
        padding: 0;
        text-align: center;
        text-shadow: 0px 1px 0px #fff;
        /*background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom,
                                           from(#ccc), to(red));*/ /* iPhone linear shading; not working*/
        /*border: 1px dashed red;*/
        margin-top: -3px;
        margin-bottom: -3px;
        background-color: #ccc;
        padding-top: 5px;
        padding-bottom:3px;
        text-align: center;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #666;
    }
    .header h1 a {
        color: #222;
        display: block;
        font-size: 20px;
        font-weight: bold;
        text-decoration: none;
    }
    .global {
        /*border: 1px dashed red;*/
        background-color: #eee; /* Background color */
        height: 43px;
        padding-top: 0px;
        z-index: 9999;
        /*border-bottom: 1px solid #666;*/
    }
    .col1 {     /* Unit type menu */
        float: left;
        margin-left: 5px;
        /*border: 1px dashed red;*/
    }
    .col2 {     /* Display unit menu */
        float: none;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-align:center;
        /*display: table-cell;*/
        /*border: 1px dashed green;*/
        position: absolute;
        /* center on browser window: put left at 50%, then offset left (margin-left) by half the width (half of 30% = 15%) */
        width: 50%;
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        margin-left: -25%;
    }

/* PRODUCT STYLES */
    .product {
        padding-top: 2px;
        padding-bottom: 3px;
        padding-left: 5px;
        padding-right: 5px;
        background-color: #DCDCDC;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #999999;
        color: #222222;
    }
    #product_0 {
        margin-top: 100px;
    }

A: Apparently the Android 2.3.3 web browser didn't like the last CSS property, margin-top, on a div, #product_0, below the one the problematic menus were in. Simply changing the property to padding-top worked:
    #product_0 {
        padding-top: 100px;
    }

Here's the resulting web page (full version rather than simplified code).


Year 238 (CCXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar.
Emperor Maximinus Thrax battles against the Carpians on the Danube in Moesia (Balkans).
March 7 – Romans in Africa go against Maximinus and elect Marcus Antonius Gordianus (Africanus) as emperor.
April 12 – Battle of Carthage: Numidian forces loyal to Maximinus invade Africa. Gordian II is killed. Gordian I commits suicide.
April 22 – Year of the Six Emperors: The Senate outlaws Maximinus. Pupienus and Balbinus go to the throne.
Maximinus gets to the town Aquileia in northern Italy. His army has famine and disease.
July 29 – The Praetorian Guard kill Pupienus and Balbinus. On the same day Gordian III, age 13, is made new emperor.
The Goths, coming from Ukraine, cross the Danube and ruin the Roman Empire up to the border with Anatolia.
The Cao Wei general Sima Yi destroys the northeastern Chinese warlord Gongsun Yuan.
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The Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny) is a stone at the Inauguration Mound (an Forrad) on the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, which served as the coronation stone for the High Kings of Ireland. It is also known as the Coronation Stone of Tara. In legend, all of the kings of Ireland were crowned on the stone up to Muirchertach mac Ercae c. AD 500.
The Lia Fáil itself is located in the centre of an earthwork enclosure known as the Forradh, or Royal Seat. Originally, it stood before the Mound of Hostages, a burial chamber also located on the site, and was only moved to its present position in 1798 following the death of four hundred rebels in the Battle of Tara during the Irish Revolution.
The term Lia refers to a stone of significance, a stone with a purpose, not just your average rock or boulder, i.e., a stone used as a marker for boundaries, monuments, or dolmens. It is also associated with meaning grey, aged, knowledge. The term Fáil means hedge or wall, bed, protection and to guard. Perhaps, then, its title could be explained as 'the stone which protects sacred knowledge'.
The Lebor Gabala, dating to the eleventh century, states that it was brought in antiquity by the semi-divine race known as the Tuatha Dé Danann. The Tuatha Dé Danann had travelled to the "Northern Isles" where they learned many skills and magic in its four cities Falias, Gorias, Murias and Findias. From there they travelled to Ireland bringing with them a treasure from each city – the four legendary treasures of Ireland. From Falias came the Lia Fáil. The other three treasures are the Claíomh Solais or Sword of Light, the Sleá Bua or Spear of Lugh and the Coire Dagdae or The Dagda's Cauldron.
The Lia Fáil was thought to be magical: when the rightful High King of Ireland put his feet on it, the stone was said to roar in joy. The stone is also credited with the power to rejuvenate the king and also to endow him with a long reign. According to Lebor Gabála Érenn, Cú Chulainn split it with his sword when it failed to cry out under his protégé, Lugaid Riab nDerg – from then on it never cried out again, except under Conn of the Hundred Battles.


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