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A View From The Heights
News and notes about Rowland Heights and Hacienda Heights
LA County planner speaks to Rowland council on Feb. 10
Posted on January 31, 2014 by Richard Irwin
The Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council will meet Feb. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the community center at Pathfinder Park at 18150 E. Pathfinder Road in Rowland Heights.
The speaker will be Leon Freeman, a planner for the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. Freeman will present a comprehensive update of the county's general plan now being developed.
The updated plan will provide a framework for housing and job growth in unincorporated areas through 2035. Rowland Heights and Hacienda Heights will be directly impacted.
The Regional Planning Commission will hold the first in a series of public hearings on the plan in downtown Los Angeles on the plan on Feb. 26.
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Los Altos Band plans spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Feb. 4
The Los Altos Band is having their Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
The dinner will take place in the Hacienda from 6 to 8 p.m. The Jazz Band will perform throughout the night.
The cost is $10 per dinner. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any band or color guard student, or at the door.
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Three candidates running for Walnut City Council on April 8
Three candidates will be running for two seats on the Walnut City Council on April 8. The candidates are: Robert Pacheco, Mary Su and Betty Tang.
Su will be running for her third term; she has served eight years. Su is the first Asian woman elected to the Walnut City Council.
Pacheco, 79, was appointed to the five-member City Council in July to take the spot of Tom King, who resigned and moved to Orange County. When he was appointed, he said he would run for the full term.
Tang is the lone challenger. Tang is president of Walnut High School's Chinese American Parents Association and has been a resident of the city for 20 years, according to her campaign website.
Cindy Shea's Mariachi Divas wins second Grammy
Cindy Shea won a second Grammy for her Mariachi Divas
Musica is Cindy Shea's business. And business is great.
The Hacienda Heights resident received her second Grammy Award on Sunday.
Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea had been nominated for Best Regional Mexican Music Album for its ninth album, "A Mi Manera."
"I heard about it (the nomination) while riding in our car and I just started screaming," Shea recalled. "It's so exciting to be nominated again with my husband Alberto Jimenez Maeda, who does all our musical arrangements."
Mariachi Divas also won a Grammy in 2009 for Best Regional Mexican Music Album. The shiny gold gramophone sits in Shea's Hacienda Heights home. Now she'll have a matching set.
The blonde musician was all smiles as the female mariachi band gathered by the ESPN Zone to thank their fans and families last week at Downtown Disney.
"With their fifth nomination, they have earned more nominations than any other mariachi band," said Stan Freese, talent booking director for Disney Resorts.
"Our girls from Los Angeles have gotten more nominations than the rest of the world's mariachi bands combined," Freese said.
The talent director booked the Mariachi Divas more than a decade ago to play at California Adventure. "They have been great ambassadors for the Disney Resorts. They recently headlined our new Viva Navidad celebration for the holidays," Freese said.
The sky's the limit in Kindermusik class in Walnut
Family , friends, and music are three things that bring joy and come together in the class, Kindermusik Wiggle and Grow: Up in the Sky.
Using their imaginations, 1 to 5 year olds will fly kites, stretch like clouds, and dance like stars. For only $68, this class will explore all of the floating, flying, fluttering things we can find "Up in the Sky."
Fire up your imagination because we will mean it when we say.. the sky is the limit. Classes begins February 13.
For more information or to register for any of these programs please contact the Walnut Community Services Department at (909) 598-5605 or visit us online at www.ci.walnut.ca.us.
Art Innovators Preschool offered in Walnut
Art Innovators Preschool in Walnut shows preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5 years of age how lines of shapes can fit together to complete a whole. This hands-on class begins February 13, for $45.
For 5 to 12 year olds, Art Innovators teaches and helps you build your own portfolio. Learn to draw and explore a variety of art media including watercolor, pastels and metal tooling. Class begins on February 13 for $61.
Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea gets fifth Grammy nomination
The Hacienda Heights resident celebrated her fifth Grammy nomination on Wednesday at Downtown Disney.
Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea was once again nominated for Best Regional Mexican Music Album for its ninth album, "A Mi Manera."
"I heard about it while riding in our car and I just started screaming," Shea recalled. "It's so exciting to be nominated again with my husband Alberto Jimenez Maeda, who does all our musical arrangements."
Mariachi Divas won a Grammy in 2009 for Best Regional Mexican Music Album. The shiny gold gramophone sits in Shea's Hacienda Heights home.
The blonde musician was all smiles as the female mariachi band gathered by the ESPN Zone to thank their fans and families.
The talent director booked the Mariachi Divas more than a decade ago to play at California Adventure.
"They have been great ambassadors for the Disney Resorts. They recently headlined our new Viva Navidad celebration for the holidays," Freese said.
Since then, Shea and the Mariachi Divas have become the official mariachi band for Disney. They perform weekends in the winter and daily in the summer.
When asked why he chose a female mariachi band over a more traditional male ensemble, Freese replied.
"I try to give our guests something they won't see anywhere else. The Mariachi Divas are great performers," he said.
Which doesn't mean it has been easy for Shea and other women musicians in a largely male-dominated mariachi music industry. She has fought stereotypes and prejudice all her life.
"I told my parents when I was only 8 years old that I wanted to become one of the world's best trumpet players," she explained in an earlier interview.
Her parents agreed to pay for trumpet lessons once a week, but Shea realized that she would need much more training.
"I wanted to study with the best studio musicians in Los Angeles, so when I was good enough, I started giving lessons to other kids," she recalled.
Shea used that money to learn from great players like Ron Stout, Wayne Bergeron and Bobby Shew.
"When the dentist told my parents I needed braces, I refused because I wanted to keep playing," Shea said with her brilliant, if imperfect, smile.
"When I joined the marching band at Los Altos High School, the boys didn't want me to play the trumpet. They said it was a 'macho' instrument," Shea remembered.
But the young musician not only played the trumpet, she performed so well that she unseated a senior as first chair.
"At one football game, the guys filled my mouthpiece with mud when I wasn't looking. They thought it was hilarious when I marched out and tried to play," Shea said. "They just made me stronger and more determined. There were so many times I could have given up, but didn't."
Fortunately, music director Don Gunderson was very supportive. The Los Altos teacher nurtured the young performer.
"He pushed me so hard that I got much better. He helped me pursue outside auditions."
Later, Shea fell in love with jazz, enjoying the challenge of this American musical style. The Los Altos graduate studied music education at Cal State Fullerton, where she studied under trumpet great Bill Bing and thought about becoming a music teacher.
"I also had the chance to play for Latin jazz icon Arturo Sandoval," Shea said.
Sandoval was so impressed, he offered Shea a full scholarship to Florida International University. The Hacienda Heights native moved to Miami to study under the Cuban jazz master.
When she returned to Southern California, Shea became a fixture in Los Angeles' salsa scene.
The trumpeter performed in Yari More's band and accompanied stars like Celia Cruz, the "Queen of Salsa," at the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl.
Another opportunity beckoned when Mariachi Las Alondras, a female band, was looking for a trumpeter.
"I had to learn a new style mostly by ear. I also learned to transpose music on the spot," she said.
When the female band broke up, Shea decided to start her own mariachi group. The Mariachi Divas was born in 1999.
"With my experience in many music genres, I wanted to create my own style," Shea said.
Soon the Divas were performing their own interpretations of mariachi standards. Shea became proud of her band's multicultural, innovative sound.
But right now, Shea and her musicians are looking forward to Sunday night.
"We'll keep our fingers crossed and hope they win another Grammy," Freese said.
Walnut offers art classes for kids
Kids looking for more hands-on creative projects, love working with colors, paints, crayons then one of Walnut's art programs may be right for you.
Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing will help your child prepare for Kindergarten.This class teaches 3 1/2 to 6 year olds how to draw age-appropriate subject matter while they learn to follow directions, focus, and stay on task.
You can also create silly characters, funny expressions, and sequences that tell jokes with Young Rembrandts' Cartoon Drawing. This program takes 6 to 13 year olds step-by-step through light hearted drawing methods.
Young Rembrandts' Elementary Drawing helps children develop drawing skills and boosts confidence. Lessons include landscape, still life, and art history topics.
Classes begin February 5, at only $45. Curriculums meet the California State Standards for Visual Arts.
Walnut offers LEGOS classes
Do you enjoy building and love to play with LEGOS then Bricks 4 Kidz is just the right ingredient for developing that creative side. Bricks 4 Kidz will be offering two exciting courses this winter at Walnut recreation.
Preschool Alphabet with Lego teaches your 2 to 5 year old new letters, words, counting and patterns. Classes begin Feb. 7 for only $56.
Jr. Robotics with Lego will allow your young one to turn their Lego creation into a Robot, programmed to do exactly what they tell it to do. Classes start January 25, at only $125.
For more information or to register for any of these programs please contact the Walnut Community Services Department at 909-598-5605 or visit them online at www.ci.walnut.ca.us.
AYSO soccer sponsors recognized in Walnut
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lieutenant John Saleeby of Walnut is a soccer coach for AYSO girls under 14. Saleeby recently recognized several of his team sponsors.
Lt. Saleeby is well known throughout Walnut, using his off duty time to give back to the community. He has formed many partnerships with local businesses who support the outreaches of Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff's Station.
Emergency preparedness fair set Saturday in Schabarum Park in Rowland Heights
Wine Soiree set for Sunday in the Diamond Bar Center
Mount San Antonio College plans to cut water use in half in Walnut
Wine soiree and benefit auction to help Diamond Bar Library on Sunday
Rowland Heights man sentenced to more than 40 years in state prison


Mercy Action and Spirituality Hub (Mercy Hub) is being set up for Community South C in North Carlton with the intention of creating a hub that the Sisters of Mercy can utilise for a variety of gatherings and office space.
At present the building is being fully renovated for this purpose and as such is being provisioned from the ground up.
Once the Mercy Action and Spirituality Hub renovations are completed, Sisters and guests will be able to easily interact with the buildings Audio Visual Displays and IT Hardware with minimal assistance.
To create a modern functional environment for meetings, presentations, informal gatherings that can utilise many facets of Audio, Visual and IT Technology with a focus on versatility and easy of use.
As a creative space, the space needs to be and remain dynamic, allowing for Presentations to be broadcast to multiple displays throughout the ground floor and to provide multiple office spaces upstairs and meeting rooms.
As the Mercy Action and Spirituality Hub is intended to be a creative hub, all IT equipment supplied should have the capabilities of running design applications like Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premier Pro) or similar. As such the hardware specifications provided in this proposal as likely higher than a administrative configuration currently deployed throughout The Institute, with a focus on improved CPU, RAM and Video capabilities.
Provide for wireless networking (WiFi) through the ground and level 1 floors of the building to allow Sisters to move around the building using Laptops, connect mobile devices like phones and tablets to the network or NBN.
To facilitate the office space and AV requirements, Prestidge Office Solutions recommended the following solution which is intended to reach all the goals outlined above.
This solution has four main area that need to be addressed.
The Network Backbone is the foundation that all other services use over the entire life of the building. When talking about a office building this constitutes the connection from the NBN service which is then connected to the Network Switch, through to the Wireless networking (WiFi) throughout the building. This allows anyone with access to the network to utilise internet services and access any central storage, whether they choose to use a network cable or wirelessly.
To provide the best service to staff in the hub, its ideal to network each of the available network points in the building and also provide a network cable for each point.
The network backbone requires a network cable for each end of the link, we colour code these to its function, to provide easy reference for any future adjustments to the network.
We used L2/3 Netgear Network switches. An important function of this switch its its Power over Ethernet capability, which allows the CISCO Wireless Access Points to be powered from it, without the need for a powerpoint on the roof. This also allows easy resetting of a Access Point if it stops working and requires a reboot.
The Wireless Network is handled by Cisco Wireless Access Points. Cisco is reputed to be one of the best in the industry for networking. These units designed to handle up to 30 active connections per access point, and can be clustered (4 Access Points) to operate as a single wireless network, providing redundancy and allow people to move around the office while maintaining the connection.
To facilitate easy sharing of documents and video content for use in presentations, and to provide the offices with shared storage (network drives). Given modern day storage requirements, I recommend the provision of 4 Terabytes of shared storage on a robust server that will last last the Hub for 3-5 years.
The selection of server is based on the current needs of a File Server and anticipated medium term needs for storage (4TB), with enough future expansion capability for storage to provision (24TB Total). We utilised a Dell PowerEdge T320 Rack server with 8 hard drive bays for this purpose.
The server will be configured as a Domain Server, running Windows 2012 R2 Essentials Server, designed for small business environments and the File Server was configured for a common shared drive, across all users of the network, along with several secure network drives for the offices to use going forward.
The server power is protected from short power outages by a Uninterruptible Power Supply, and Backups performed to an 4 Terabyte external hard drive for piece of mind.
To ensure that the shared screens and AV equipment are able to display presentations or streaming video content, the is a requirement for a central multimedia computer that will interface between the network server and its shared storage and the AV equipment.
The current AV equipment has been installed with the anticipation that a multimedia computer, that is capable of playing and opening all common file formats (Microsoft Office, PDF, video formats) and powerful enough to provide collaborative experiences and display high definition video smoothly, is to be installed either inside the current AV rack or alongside the rack.
The multimedia computer needs to be controlled using a keyboard and mouse combination from around the ground floor up to twenty meters away from the receiver. This allows the keyboard to be moved around between the different meeting areas, by using a special long range keyboard/mouse.
I researched and found a Gyration Air Mouse Elite Combo with Low Profile Keyboard, which provides both a Keyboard and a Mouse, which is designed to work over 100-Feet (30 Meters) from the sender unit, so will allow the keyboard and mouse to work for each screen in the ground floor area.
We implemented a Dell Vostro 3800 Slim Tower, it fits the size requirements (height >12.5cm) and is powerful enough to meet requirements of a central multimedia computer. Using its Intel i5 processor and 8Gb RAM, alongside a dedicated Nvidia GeForce 705 1GB Video Card, it provides a versatile system for the years to come.
We recommended the Dell Inspiron 24" 7000 Series, all in one desktop computers. These systems provide a combination of power and simplicity, as they are an all in one unit, the desktop is easily moved around by staff to suit the current requirements of the Hub. Each workstation has an Intel i5 processor, 12Gb RAM and a integrated Nvidia GeForce 940M video card, along with 1 terabyte of local storage and 24 inch touch screen.
As the computer and monitor are combined, this eliminates the need to connect multiple cables to connect the screen and computer 'CPU' together. Needing only a power cable and network cable to be connected, we are keeping simplicity in mind to allow the Hub to be as flexible as possible.
We offer the following timeline for the completion of the Mercy Action and Spirituality Hub IT Project. – 4 weeks.


Stress can take a lot of the fun out of shopping if you are seeking to purchase a costly jewelry piece. There are various materials in jewelry and they vary in costs. People who are uneducated with shopping for jewelry can pay more than they need to for a piece. This article contains some great tips to help you make a wise jewelry purchase.
TIP! Take care to store your jewelry safely. Using boxes, hooks, holders, and compartments is very effective for ensuring the pieces stay separated.
Make sure to store your jewelry away from humidity and air. To maximize protection, put your jewelry in a jewelry box or a small drawstring bag. Tarnish is a chemical reaction that happens when silver and other metals are exposed to moisture and air. Precious metals can easily be polished, but non-precious metal needs a special polish.
Jewelry should be a purchase that truly lasts a lifetime. When purchasing your next jewelry item, focus on buying a quality, well-made piece. They should show a lot of craftsmanship, as well as be well-made. The jeweler should be able to give you a history on the piece, like who crafted it and where the stones came from if there are any. Making sure that it is high-quality will ensure that it lasts forever.
For jewelry to stay shiny and new-looking, it is important to keep it from tarnishing. Exposure to water can affect the finish, so avoid it. Metals will often tarnish or rust when in contact with water. If you must take your jewelry somewhere wet, prepare it by adding some clear nail polish on the surface.
TIP! Know the type of gem you're buying, when you buy it. Three different kinds of gems are available for purchase: imitation, synthetic and natural.
If you like to collect costume jewelry pieces, become very choosy about each piece's condition. Collecting costume jewelry can get expensive, but it is also an investment worth your time, so avoid any pieces that have too many flaws. The most useful pieces in your collection are the ones that are in excellent condition.
Take careful consideration when thinking of how you want to care for the jewelry you purchase. Various settings, types of metals, and gemstones need different types of care to protect them and make sure they get cleaned properly. Cleaning and maintenance techniques that work perfectly on one stone might cause damage to another. Consult with a jeweler if you are unsure exactly how to care for your own jewels.
Remember that even costume jewelry needs careful attention. Many pieces of costume jewelry have the stones glued on, for example. Don't immerse costume jewelry in water, and never wash costume jewelery pieces with harsh chemicals. It is best to have two cloths ready, one warm with water and one dry, to use to wipe your jewelry. This will assure that you costume jewelry will continue looking great.
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Q: getting a subset of an array with VBA In Matlab it is quite easy to get a subset of an array/matrix. I want to get that using VBA, without writing a lot of loops.
I am not good with VBA. I read a couple of articles on this subject and came to the code below. However, I am still falling short. The details of the problem are in the code.
Sub subsetArray()

    Dim MyArray() As Double
    Dim output1, output2 As Double
    Dim i, j, startRow, endRow As Integer
    startRow = 1
    endRow = 3
    ReDim MyArray(1 To 5, 1 To 3)

    For i = 1 To 5
        For j = 1 To 3
        MyArray(i, j) = i + j * 2
        Next j
    Next i
    'this one works
    output1 = WorksheetFunction.Average(WorksheetFunction.Index(MyArray, 4, Evaluate("ROW(2:3)")))
    'the below does not work. I want to do average on the 1st column, the first two elements..i.e first 2 rows
    'output2 = WorksheetFunction.Average(WorksheetFunction.Index(MyArray, Evaluate("ROW(1:2)"), 1))

    ' last problem is that I also want to use a variable to state the start and end row
    ' example is below
    'output2 = WorksheetFunction.Average(WorksheetFunction.Index(MyArray, Evaluate("ROW(startRow:endRow)"), 1))

    MsgBox (output1)
    'MsgBox (output2)
    Erase MyArray
End Sub

A: Rather frustrating this, you have to use Application rather than WorksheetFunction.
output2 = WorksheetFunction.Average(Application.Index(MyArray, Evaluate("ROW(1:2)"), 1))
For your variables, just use standard concatenation approach
output2 = WorksheetFunction.Average(Application.Index(MyArray, Evaluate("ROW(" & startRow & ":" & endRow & ")"), 1))
I'll see if I can find something on this, I used to have a useful link which I can't currently find.

By the way Dim output1, output2 As Double declares output1 as Variant. You need Dim output1 As Double, output2 As Double.

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KEDUS Unveils Debut EP 'Moments In The Blur'
Brisbane raised R&B artist Kedus has today unveiled his impressive debut EP 'Moments In The Blur' via db music/Warner Music Australia. The EP features new single Shmood, recent singles The Little Things, Ballroom Bop, Sunset Dream, and three extra new songs.
"This project is a collection of moments in the blurry spectrum of life, placed in a order that tells a story. That story is up to the listener to find and create their own perspective…" Kedus says of the EP.
With praise from the likes of Acclaim, Life Without Andy, Cool Accidents, Tone Deaf, CADA, Soundcloud Radio and more, Kedus is captivating listeners with his versatility and evocative sound. His debut single Sunset Dream, released in 2021, peaked at #22 on the Spotify AU Viral Chart, clocked airplay on triple j and CADA, and saw Kedus named Apple Music's Up Next Artist before releasing follow up single Konjo.
As a first-generation Ethiopian who was born and raised in Brisbane Australia, Kedus manages to reach a level of depth and introspection that extends beyond his 20 years. Although predominantly R&B centred, Kedus is inspired by all genres of music and doesn't shy away from the challenge of originality. By artistically layering elements of soul, jazz, trap, hip-hop, dancehall, and indie, he creates a musical experience both unique and familiar, with each track seamlessly transitioning into the next. You never know what you're going to get from the young act and that is the unique excitement he creates.
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Reporter: Veronica Marshall
Published: September 3, 2020 5:15 PM EDT
Updated: September 4, 2020 1:32 PM EDT
Tyson poultry workers who get vaccinated offered chance to win $10,000
Health experts worry as flu season approaches
A coronavirus vaccine is nearing emergency approval, but many say they wouldn't feel comfortable taking it
A vaccine is nearing emergency approval but there are a number of people who don't feel comfortable taking something that went through quick testing.
An August Gallup poll says one in three Americans wouldn't get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Migena Gace's littlest loved ones both have diabetes.
Migena Gace's children (Provided to WINK News)
"They were diagnosed very early. My daughter at 15 months, and my son at two and a half years," she said.
That makes them especially vulnerable to the coronavirus.
"There isn't a day that goes by that we don't worry," Gace said.
It's because of that responsibility to care for them that Gace says she's not interested in the coronavirus vaccine.
"As a mom, I'm thinking I'm not going to be first in line just because it feels like the vaccine is being rushed and not tested," she said.
Now, plans to get the vaccine out to the public could happen faster through an emergency authorization.
"There's some testing going on, but probably not as extensive testing as would normally take place," explained Robert Hawkes, director of the FGCU physician assistant program.
We've seen it before, the rush to get coronavirus nasal swabs and blood tests out and in use, along with new types of ventilators. But it comes with risks, like in the case of hydroxychloroquine.
"As that was rolled out and many, many thousands of people were put on that drug, it became clear – particularly for hospitalized patients – that it had unacceptable side effects," said Dr. Chris Beyrer, professor of epidemiology at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
So when it comes to a coronavirus vaccine, some scientists say you can't cut corners.
"We have to have enough data on safety and we have to have enough data on efficacy. And we should not use an emergency use authorization until we have both of those," Beyrer said.
That uncertainty has Gace saying no, at least for now.
"If this comes to a point when they say it's safe, it's not rushed, we've done the research, tweaks, whatever it needs to be – absolutely, we'll go for it," she said.
Getting the vaccine out quickly doesn't mean much if people won't take it. A 2018 study related to the H1N1 pandemic looked into whether people would take a vaccine that was granted emergency approval. Researchers found fewer than 9% of the people they spoke to said "yes."
The FDA sent us the following statement in regards to the potential emergency approval:
Once FDA scientists determine that a COVID-19 vaccine candidate meets the appropriate regulatory standards for safety and efficacy, a pathway will be created by the government to make the vaccine available without delay. And, of course, after authorization or approval by the FDA, the safety of any vaccine will be closely monitored.
Since we at the FDA are the final arbiters of whether a particular vaccine is safe and effective, I cannot make any predictions about timing of an emergency use or final approval of a COVID-19 vaccine. But I can attest that every FDA resource has been, and will continue to be, at the ready to facilitate clinical testing programs, and to review clinical data and manufacturing facilities. I can further provide assurances that any vaccine authorized for widespread use will meet the appropriate standards for quality, safety and efficacy.
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Second version of the electric Renault Zoe holds its charge well
Sean Creedon July, 2019
'Range Anxiety and slow charging points.' They seem to be the two big worries for people who are thinking about buying an electric car. However, following the success of the Green Party in the local and European elections we can now expect a bigger push for more charging points for electric cars.
When the electric Renault Zoe was launched two years ago Paddy Magee, the MD of Renault in Ireland had a good idea to try and encourage people to at least think about an electric car.
Paddy suggested that when people leave their regular petrol or diesel cars in to their local garage to be serviced, they should be given an electric vehicle as a courtesy car for a few hours. That seemed a reasonable suggestion as 'range anxiety' wouldn't bother drivers of petrol or diesel cars for half a day. But I don't think the idea really took off.
Last week I got to drive the second version of the electric Zoe. There are minor changes to the exterior while the cabin has got a makeover and now looks very smart. The Zoe now has larger capacity 41kW/h battery pack and a new power saving heat exchanger. With a full charge you should be able to travel 300km without stopping to take on more energy.
It was a thundery afternoon when I picked up the Zoe from Sandyford. The overhead sign on the M50 warned drivers to travel carefully because of hailstones and it was no surprise that the northbound lanes of the M50 were clogged up. The car was not fully charged and I was a bit worried about the traffic.
But no worries, this is where electric cars really shine, in heavy slow moving traffic where decelerating and braking generate help to replenish reserves. I managed to maintain a steady speed of approximately 40km/h and thanks to some cagey driving, I had increased my range by the time I got to the Red Cow roundabout.
Over the following days I got to enjoy the car much more. It managed to hold the charge very well and when I did need to re-charge it was done so at a reasonably fast pace. Inside the seats were very comfortable, but space is a bit tight in the back. The boot is fairly small and no spare wheel.
Two years ago I drove a white version of the Zoe. This time round the test car was black, but with a very classy look to the interior where the brown seats were complimented with a touch of cream on the side of the seats.
Prices start at €24,990, but the price of my test car, which came with some extras, was €30,930. Road tax is only €120. Overall I had no complaints about the Zoe.
Nissan, who lead the way in electric sales with their Leaf, recently organised information events for prospective customers. Tesla claim the best range, but their cars are very expensive. Hyundai's Kona also has a very good range and Hyundai's cousin Kia will launch electric versions of their Niro and Soul later this month and. VW will have a new electric model next year to replace the e-Golf.
Demand for E.V's has really increased this year and it looks like Irish drivers are eventually starting to have confidence in electric cars.
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Sean Creedon is a national motoring journalist.
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The anonymous provision of sperm and eggs in fertility treatment is due to be banned shortly under Irish law. Parts of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, which have yet to be enacted in Ireland, will see the creation of a National Donor-Conceived Person Register. This Register will enable […]
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The  was an army of the Imperial Japanese Army during the final days of World War II.

History
The Japanese Twenty-Eighth Army was raised on 6 January 1944 in Rangoon in Japanese-occupied Burma as a garrison force and in anticipation of Allied attempts to invade and retake southern Burma. It was under the overall command of the Burma Area Army, and its headquarters were initially situated in Moulmein. It was assigned to defend the coastal region of Arakan and the lower Irrawaddy valley and consisted at first of the 55th Division in Arakan, the 54th Division in reserve in Southern Burma, and various garrison units including the 24th Independent Mixed Brigade in Moulmein.

The Allies had started a cautious offensive in the Arakan. The Japanese had scored a decisive success here in early 1943, striking at the flanks and rear of badly trained and exhausted Allied units. The main body of 55th Division attempted to repeat this success by infiltrating the Allied lines to attack an Indian Division from the rear, overrunning the Divisional HQ. Unlike the previous occasion, the Allied troops were better-trained and did not panic. The Japanese had also not anticipated that the Allies would parachute supplies to the cut-off forward units, while the Japanese themselves were unable to obtain supplies and starved.

Although battle casualties in the resulting Battle of Ngakyedauk (5 to 23 February 1944) were approximately equal, the 55th Division failed in its mission and was forced to withdraw, having suffered heavy losses. The Allies did not immediately exploit their success, as formations were withdrawn to face a major Japanese invasion of India at Imphal. They even withdrew from some of their gains, which were found to be malarial and unhealthy in the monsoon season.

Twenty-Eighth army used the monsoon to construct the An track across the hills between Central Burma and Arakan, making it easier to supply their troops there. Aided by locally recruited Arakanese irregulars (the Arakan Defence Force) and small units of the Indian National Army, they launched an attack against a West African Division in the Kaladan River valley, forcing it to withdraw almost to the Indian frontier.

When the rains ended, the Allies resumed their offensive. Intelligence of impending Allied amphibious operations forced the 28th Army to weaken the forces in Arakan and disperse many of its troops to Southern Burma. At the end of the year, they abandoned the Mayu Peninsula and the island of Akyab, with its vital airfield. The retreating troops were intercepted by Allied forces which had landed from the sea on the Myebon peninsula, and suffered heavy casualties.

Although the 28th Army subsequently held the An track and the pass linking the port of Taungup to Prome on the Irrawaddy, a regiment was destroyed on Ramree Island (14 January – 22 February 1945). The forces from 28th Army in the lower Irrawaddy Valley (72nd Independent Mixed Brigade) were defeated around Yenangyaung.

With the Allies overrunning Central Burma, 28th Army tried to retreat across the Irrawaddy, fighting several battles. They were eventually trapped in the Pegu Yomas, a range of low, forested hills between the Irrawaddy and the Sittang River, reduced to approximately 20,000 men. Joined by the former garrison of Rangoon they tried to break out to join the main body of Burma Area Army in Southern Burma (2 July – 7 August 1945). The breakout was a disaster. The Allies had captured the plans for the operation and ambushed almost every track the Japanese used. Hundreds of men drowned trying to cross the swollen Sittang River, and east of the river, stragglers were attacked by guerrillas and bandits. The breakout cost the Army 10,000 men, half its strength.

The Army was demobilized after the surrender of Japan.

List of Commanders

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Abel Eduardo Balbo (Empalme Villa Constitución, 1 juni 1966) is een voormalige Argentijns profvoetballer.

Balbo scoorde in de Serie A in totaal 138 keer. Zijn beste seizoenen had hij in 1990–1991 (Udinese) en 1994–1995 (AS Roma), hij scoorde in beide seizoenen 22 keer. Voor Argentinië scoorde Balbo elf keer in 37 wedstrijden. Balbo maakte zijn debuut voor de nationale ploeg op 9 maart 1989 in de vriendschappelijke wedstrijd tegen Colombia (1–0). Hij speelde op het WK 1990 en het WK 1994.

Nadat hij stopte met voetbal werd Balbo musicus. Hij maakt liedjes in het Spaans en Italiaans.

Erelijst
 AS Roma
'''Serie A
 2001

Zie ook
Lijst van spelers van ACF Fiorentina
Lijst van spelers van Udinese Calcio
Lijst van spelers van Parma FC

Balbo, Abel
Balbo, Abel


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Turbine ruling ends £1m battle to protect "War Horse" valley
Western Morning News - PGoodwin - July 10, 2015
Impact on Landscape UK
A farmer who turned down an offer of £1million to put a wind turbine on his land because he wanted to keep the countryside "beautiful and unspoilt" has been vindicated after a neighbour's application was dismissed by a planning inspector. ...Planning inspector Sukie Tamplin concluded that the scheme would be "seriously harmful" to the "timeless qualities" of the remote area.
A farmer who turned down an offer of £1million to put a wind turbine on his land because he wanted to keep the countryside "beautiful and unspoilt" has been vindicated after a neighbour's application was dismissed by a planning inspector.
Tony Dallyn spurned offers from two developers to install the 250ft device in a field at Loosedown Barton farm, in Winkleigh, Devon.
The 55-year-old felt the mast would "blight" views of rolling farmland close to the Okement Valley, were local author Michael Morpurgo set his best selling book, film and stage play War Horse.
However, he faced having to look out on an "unsightly" turbine anyway – because neighbouring farmer Martin Goddard agreed to have one on his land just 450 metres from away from Mr Dallyn's farmhouse.
Torridge District Council failed to grant permission for the mast, which would have stood 77m to blade tip, at Bryony Hill Farm, Iddesleigh and this week an appeal following that was dismissed because of the impact the scheme would have on the landscape.
Mr Dallyn turned down an offer in 2013 which would have earned £1.14 million over 20 years because he was not prepared to "inflict" the turbine on locals.
"It would have been a life changing amount of money which could have financed the next step of the business but the turbine would have towered above the hillside and been a huge blight on the landscape," he told the Western Morning News.
Mr Dallyn, who grows wheat and barley on his farm and hopes to pass the business on to his son, added: "It is a tough one to call and a lot of money to turn down and I can understand why some people would take it.
"I just feel I would like to leave my small patch of England as beautiful and unspoilt as it was when I inherited it."
Yesterday, wife Rosalyn told the WMN the couple were "delighted".
"It would have been such a blight on this beautiful landscape," she added.
Planning inspector Sukie Tamplin concluded that the scheme would be "seriously harmful" to the "timeless qualities" of the remote area.
In an apparent reference to Mr Morpurgo's Great War novel, she said the "literary and artistic connections, past and present, are celebrated and these to a greater or lesser degree are bound up in the tranquillity and beauty of the landscape and its unchanging character".
The inspector said recent policy changes announced included in a ministerial statement last month had been considered but the scheme would have been rejected anyway.
She added that "the turbine would be a dominant and discordant feature of the pastoral scene".
"The landscape hereabouts is presently almost untouched by major or large scale development with an absence of major infrastructure or pylons and thus the large scale of the turbine together with its movement would have a significant impact on the gentle pastoral scene," she added.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) welcomed the decision.
Penny Mills, from CPRE Devon, said the Government is "now at last aware of the devastating effects that wind turbines are having on our countryside and on the people who live and work within it".
"We also welcome the fact that the Government is now saying that only wind turbine applications that have the support of the local community would be able to be approved," she added.
"This wind turbine in the beautiful 'War Horse valley' quite clearly did not have the support of the majority of local people, as the overwhelming majority objected to it. "This proposal has been like a dark cloud hanging over the area for a very long time - its two years since the screening opinion was first submitted, so this decision is a great relief."
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Q: Gravitational potential energy negative? Can the gravitational potential energy be negative? $PE=mgh$, we kind of have the same fig as this (minus the car)!
http://www.mne.ksu.edu/static/nlc/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=24
and we choose the arbitrary point to be the G of the pendulum (point of  stability) now  $(O,k)$ is upwards but the book says $E_p=mgh$ and they choose $h$ to be positive?
my question is :the inverse pendulum is moving upwards  but its still UNDER the arbitary point ($E_p=0$),why does the book say $E_p=mgh$ where $h$ is positive $h=\frac{L}{2}\theta°$!

A: In general, potential energy is only well-defined up to an additive constant. The physically relevant quantity is the difference in potential energy between two points. So there is nothing wrong with some points having a negative potential energy. For any given problem, you'll define your reference point to make your equations as simple as possible.
In this particular example, it looks like the reference point is defined as the base of the inverted pendulum, where it attaches to the car (or ground, if the car isn't present in your version of the problem). $h$ is then the height above the car (ground). In this case, it's probably easiest to measure the height of the pendulum's bob in terms of that definition. But you could instead define your reference point to be the point of highest reach of the pendulum's bob. $h$ would then be measured as height above that point. Since all the points you're interested are below that point, $h$ would be negative for all points, and potential energy would always be negative. And that's okay; there's nothing inherently wrong with that. It just might be a bit harder to work with the resulting equations.
This is beyond the scope of this particular example, but $PE = mgh$ only works for systems near the surface of the earth, where $h$ is much smaller than the radius of the earth. If you have to work with distances that are similar in size to the radius of the earth, you have to use the full (Newtonian) form $PE = -GMm/r$, where I'm using $r$ to mean the distance between the object and the center of the earth. In cases where you have to use this form, the easiest reference is usually to define the potential energy to be zero when the object is infinitely far from the earth. In this case, all points a finite distance from the earth have a negative potential energy.

A: You can define the potential anyway you like. If you create your own reference point and stick to it,it would be fine.


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package io.cattle.platform.engine.context;

import static io.cattle.platform.engine.process.util.ProcessMDC.*;

import io.cattle.platform.engine.process.log.ParentLog;
import io.cattle.platform.engine.process.log.ProcessExecutionLog;
import io.cattle.platform.engine.process.log.ProcessLogicExecutionLog;
import io.cattle.platform.server.context.ServerContext;

import java.util.EmptyStackException;
import java.util.Objects;
import java.util.Stack;

import org.apache.cloudstack.managed.threadlocal.ManagedThreadLocal;
import org.slf4j.MDC;

public class EngineContext {

    private static final ManagedThreadLocal<EngineContext> TL = new ManagedThreadLocal<EngineContext>() {
        @Override
        protected EngineContext initialValue() {
            return new EngineContext();
        }
    };

    Stack<ParentLog> currentLog = new Stack<>();

    public void pushLog(ParentLog log) {
        currentLog.push(log);
        setupMdc();
    }

    public void popLog() {
        currentLog.pop();
        setupMdc();
    }

    protected void setupMdc() {
        Long processId = null;
        String logicName = null, processUuid = null, processName = null, topProcessName = null, resourceId = null;
        String resourceType = null, topResourceId = null, topResourceType = null;

        StringBuilder fullPath = new StringBuilder();

        for (ParentLog log : currentLog) {
            if (fullPath.length() > 0) {
                fullPath.append("->");
            }

            if (log instanceof ProcessExecutionLog) {
                fullPath.append(log.getName());

                if (processUuid == null) {
                    processUuid = ((ProcessExecutionLog) log).getId();
                }
                if (processId == null) {
                    processId = ((ProcessExecutionLog) log).getProcessId();
                }
                if (topProcessName == null) {
                    topProcessName = log.getName();
                }
                if (topResourceType == null) {
                    topResourceType = ((ProcessExecutionLog) log).getResourceType();
                }
                if (topResourceId == null) {
                    topResourceId = ((ProcessExecutionLog) log).getResourceId();
                }

                processName = log.getName();
                resourceType = ((ProcessExecutionLog) log).getResourceType();
                resourceId = ((ProcessExecutionLog) log).getResourceId();
            } else if (log instanceof ProcessLogicExecutionLog) {
                fullPath.append("(").append(log.getName()).append(")");
                logicName = log.getName();
            }
        }

        String prettyResource = null;
        String prettyProcess = null;
        StringBuilder buffer = new StringBuilder();
        if (topResourceType != null) {
            buffer.append(topResourceType).append(":").append(topResourceId);
            if (!Objects.equals(resourceId, topResourceId) || !Objects.equals(resourceType, topResourceType)) {
                buffer.append("->").append(resourceType).append(":").append(resourceId);
            }
            prettyResource = buffer.toString();
        }

        buffer.setLength(0);
        if (topProcessName != null) {
            buffer.append(topProcessName);
            if (!Objects.equals(topProcessName, processName)) {
                buffer.append("->").append(processName);
            }
            prettyProcess = buffer.toString();
        }

        MDC.put(PROCESS_ID, processId == null ? null : processId.toString());
        MDC.put(LOGIC_NAME, logicName);
        MDC.put(PROCESS_UUID, processUuid);
        MDC.put(PROCESS_NAME, processName);
        MDC.put(TOP_PROCESS_NAME, topProcessName);
        MDC.put(RESOURCE_ID, resourceId);
        MDC.put(RESOURCE_TYPE, resourceType);
        MDC.put(TOP_RESOURCE_ID, topResourceId);
        MDC.put(TOP_RESOURCE_TYPE, topResourceType);
        MDC.put(PRETTY_PROCESS, prettyProcess);
        MDC.put(PRETTY_RESOURCE, prettyResource);
        MDC.put(LOGIC_PATH, fullPath.toString());
    }

    public ParentLog peekLog() {
        try {
            return currentLog.peek();
        } catch (EmptyStackException e) {
            return null;
        }
    }

    public static boolean hasParentProcess() {
        return EngineContext.getEngineContext().peekLog() != null;
    }

    public static boolean isNestedExecution() {
        EngineContext context = EngineContext.getEngineContext();
        return context != null && context.currentLog.size() > 1;
    }

    public static EngineContext getEngineContext() {
        return TL.get();
    }

    public static String getProcessServerId() {
        return ServerContext.getServerId();
    }
}

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#ifndef _TLS_MGR_CLNT_H_INCLUDED_
#define _TLS_MGR_CLNT_H_INCLUDED_

/*++
 * NAME
 *	tls_mgr 3h
 * SUMMARY
 *	tlsmgr client interface
 * SYNOPSIS
 *	#include <tls_mgr.h>
 * DESCRIPTION
 * .nf

  *
  * TLS manager protocol.
  */
#include "lib_acl.h"

#define TLS_MGR_SERVICE		"tlsmgr"
#define TLS_MGR_CLASS		"private"

#define TLS_MGR_ATTR_REQ	"request"
#define TLS_MGR_REQ_SEED	"seed"
#define TLS_MGR_REQ_POLICY	"policy"
#define TLS_MGR_REQ_LOOKUP	"lookup"
#define TLS_MGR_REQ_UPDATE	"update"
#define TLS_MGR_REQ_DELETE	"delete"
#define TLS_MGR_ATTR_CACHABLE	"cachable"
#define TLS_MGR_ATTR_CACHE_TYPE	"cache_type"
#define TLS_MGR_ATTR_SEED	"seed"
#define TLS_MGR_ATTR_CACHE_ID	"cache_id"
#define TLS_MGR_ATTR_SESSION	"session"
#define TLS_MGR_ATTR_SIZE	"size"
#define TLS_MGR_ATTR_STATUS	"status"

 /*
  * TLS manager request status codes.
  */
#define TLS_MGR_STAT_OK		0	/* success */
#define TLS_MGR_STAT_ERR	(-1)	/* object not found */
#define TLS_MGR_STAT_FAIL	(-2)	/* protocol error */

 /*
  * Functional interface.
  */
extern void tls_mgr_open(ACL_EVENT *eventp);
extern int tls_mgr_seed(ACL_VSTRING *, int);
extern int tls_mgr_policy(const char *, int *);
extern int tls_mgr_lookup(const char *, const char *, ACL_VSTRING *);
extern int tls_mgr_update(const char *, const char *, const char *, ssize_t);
extern int tls_mgr_delete(const char *, const char *);

/* LICENSE
 * .ad
 * .fi
 *	The Secure Mailer license must be distributed with this software.
 * AUTHOR(S)
 *	Wietse Venema
 *	IBM T.J. Watson Research
 *	P.O. Box 704
 *	Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, USA
 *--*/

#endif


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Home » How an Air-Source Heat Pump Works
HVAC ContractingTechnicalAir-Source Heat Pumps
How an Air-Source Heat Pump Works
An introduction to a heating/cooling solution growing in popularity
KEYWORDS air-source heat pump / Engineering and HVAC / heat pumps
Air source heat pumps have been around for some time and they're growing in popularity. These units can be used to provide both heating in the winter months and cooling in the summer. Visually, they will often be indistinguishable from a conventional split air conditioning unit with the system split into two parts. One part of the system is installed externally and the other part is installed within the property. It's only when you see inside the unit you can really tell the difference.
Conventional split air conditioning unit
Consider a conventional air conditioning unit, which provides cooling only. This system will have an indoor unit, known as the evaporator, mounted inside the property, which collects the unwanted heat and uses a small fan to blow cooler air across the room. There will also be an external unit, known as the condenser, which rejects the collected unwanted heat into the outside ambient air. The unwanted heat is transported from the evaporator and over to the condenser via a refrigerant, which is constantly flowing in some pipes between the two units, pushed around the system by the compressor.
The refrigerant changes state between a liquid and a gas, as well as pressure and temperature as it flows around the system; this allows it to pick up and drop off unwanted heat. When it leaves the compressor, it will be a high-pressure, high-temperature, superheated vapor; this enters the condenser and, as the name suggests, the refrigerant will condense into a liquid. As it condenses, it gives up the unwanted heat to the outside ambient air. This is transferred through the heat exchanger wall, and the outside air and the refrigerant never come into direct contact with each other.
The liquid state refrigerant, which is still high pressure, then flows to the expansion valve and expands into a low-pressure, low-temperature part-liquid part-vapor mixture. Much like when you push the cap down on a spray paint can, the nozzle will release a mist of liquid and gas: the pressure is high inside the can and low as it exits the nozzle. This mixed state refrigerant flows through the tubes of the heat exchanger, within the evaporator, inside the property.
Refrigerants have an extremely low boiling point. Water boils at 100°C (212°F) but a refrigerant such as R410A has a boiling point of -48.5°C (-55°F), which means it's incredibly easy to change from a liquid to a vapor.
As the refrigerant passes through the evaporator, the heat of the room will cause the refrigerant to boil and evaporate. As it evaporates it will pick up the heat of the room and carry this away around the system. Much like when you heat a pan of water, the water evaporates and carries the heat away as steam.
This low-pressure, low-temperature, slightly superheated vapor flows back to the compressor, which will pack the refrigerant, containing the unwanted heat, into a smaller volume. This compression will increase the temperature and pressure. We need the temperature of the refrigerant to increase so that when it passes through the condenser it is hotter than the outside ambient air; this temperature difference allows the heat to leave the system. The greater the temperature difference, the easier it is to reject and transfer heat. We need the pressure difference to push the refrigerant around the system.
The difference between this conventional system and a heat pump is that the heat pump can provide heating by reversing its operation to move heat from the outside ambient air into the property, even on a cold day. Essentially it's an air conditioning unit working in reverse.
To do this, the system contains a reversing valve, an additional expansion valve, as well as some non-return valves to control the direction of flow. This allows the refrigerant to change direction and the condenser and evaporator to swap roles.
Heating mode
In heating mode, the refrigerant leaves the compressor as a superheated vapor, enters the reversing valve, and is diverted straight to the indoor unit to push heat into the space. This indoor unit is now the condenser, so the refrigerant gives up its heat to the indoor air and then condenses into a liquid. After this it flows towards the outdoor unit, as it does so it passes through a non-return valve to bypass the cooling mode expansion valve. It then reaches another non-return valve, which is now closed. The refrigerant will pass through the heating mode expansion valve, where it's expanded into a mixed vapor/liquid state. This flows into the outdoor unit, which is acting as the evaporator.
As long as the outside ambient air is above the boiling point of the refrigerant, thermal energy can be extracted from the air. Although it becomes increasingly difficult, and therefore less efficient, to collect thermal energy from the outside air the lower the air temperature becomes. At some point the compressor's electrical consumption is greater than the heat output of the unit. This isn't a concern for a typical installation though; the units are designed and tested to specified standard conditions with minimum efficiency stipulated by government regulations.
As the refrigerant flows through the outdoor unit, the temperature of the outside ambient air will cause the refrigerant to boil. This picks up thermal energy and it will flow to the compressor. The compressor compacts this into a smaller volume to increase the temperature and pressure and then pushes this into the property to provide heating.
Click diagram to expand
Cooling mode
In cooling mode, the system works as a conventional air conditioning unit with the compressor pushing a high-pressure, high-temperature superheated refrigerant out and into the reversing valve. The reversing valve diverts this to the outdoor unit, which condenses the refrigerant into a high-pressure, slightly cooler liquid and this will then flow through a non-return valve to bypass the heating mode expansion valve, and then flows into the cooling mode expansion valve.
The refrigerant expands into a low-pressure, low-temperature, liquid/vapor mixture and flows into the indoor unit. The indoor air will cause it to evaporate and boil, the refrigerant then takes this heat and heads back to the compressor as a low-pressure, low-temperature, slightly superheated vapor where the cycle repeats.
Paul Evans is the founder of TheEngineeringMindset.com which produces simplified, free, open and accessible tutorials on all aspects of building services engineering from electrical to refrigeration. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Energy Engineering and comes from a broad background covering all aspects from installation to design and consulting across industries from power generation to commercial high-rise.
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Winter and Summer
Tags: Lake Kegonsa, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Eagle at Sunrise
Categories: Photography and Wildlife Photography
Tags: Eagle
On This Day, 7-18-08 Nero's Rome Burns
Tags: 54th Massachusetts, Battery Wagner, Chappaquiddick, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, Domus Aureus, Francisco Franco, H Ralph Burton, Haile Salassie, Hideki Tojo, International Workers of the World, Joe Hill, Mary Jo Kopechne, Maximilien Robespierre, Me-262, Military Affairs Committee, Nero, Rome, Saint-Lo, San Ysidro, Seantor Edward Kennedy, Signal Corps, St Lawrence Seaway, Vietnam, Wobblies
Fire of Rome
A fire erupts in Rome, spreading rapidly throughout the market area in the center of the city. When the flames finally died out more than a week later, nearly two-thirds of Rome had been destroyed.
Emperor Nero used the fire as an opportunity to rebuild Rome in a more orderly Greek style and began construction on a massive palace called the Domus Aureus. Some speculated that the emperor had ordered the burning of Rome to indulge his architectural tastes, but he was away in Antium when the conflagration began. According to later Roman historians, Nero blamed members of the mysterious Christian cult for the fire and launched the first Roman persecution of Christians in response.
"Fire of Rome." 2008. The History Channel website. 17 Jul 2008, 10:35 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=5187.
1536 – The authority of the pope was declared void in England.
1789 – Robespierre, a deputy from Arras, France, decided to back the French Revolution.
1914 – Six planes of the U.S. Army helped to form an aviation division called the Signal Corps.
1932 – The U.S. and Canada signed a treaty to develop the St. Lawrence Seaway.
1935 – Ethiopian King Haile Selassie urged his countrymen to fight to the last man against the invading Italian army.
1936 – The Spanish Civil War began as Gen. Francisco Franco led an uprising of army troops based in Spanish North Africa.
1942 – The German Me-262, the first jet-propelled aircraft to fly in combat, made its first flight.
1944 – U.S. troops captured Saint-Lo, France, ending the battle of the hedgerows.
1944 – Hideki Tojo was removed as Japanese premier and war minister due to setbacks suffered by his country in World War II.
1971 – New Zealand and Australia announced they would pull their troops out of Vietnam.
1984 – A gunman opened fire at a McDonald's fast-food restaurant in San Ysidro, CA. He killed 21 people before being shot dead by police.
1994 – In Buenos Aires, a massive car bomb killed 96 people belonging to Argentinean Jewish organizations.
Assault of Battery Wagner and death of Robert Gould Shaw
On this day, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and 272 of his troops are killed in an assault on Fort Wagner, near Charleston, South Carolina. Shaw was commander of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, perhaps the most famous regiment of African-American troops during the war.
"Assault of Battery Wagner and death of Robert Gould Shaw." 2008. The History Channel website. 17 Jul 2008, 10:40 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=2251.
Singing Wobbly Joe Hill sentenced to death
Convicted of murder on meager evidence, the singing Wobbly Joe Hill is sentenced to be executed in Utah.
A native of Sweden who immigrated to the U.S. in 1879, Joe Hill joined the International Workers of the World (IWW) in 1910. The IWW was an industrial union that rejected the capitalist system and dreamed one day of leading a national workers' revolution. Members of the IWW–known as Wobblies–were especially active in the western United States, where they enjoyed considerable success in organizing mistreated and exploited workers in the mining, logging, and shipping industries.
"Singing Wobbly Joe Hill sentenced to death." 2008. The History Channel website. 17 Jul 2008, 10:43 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=4585.
Charges of communists in the U.S. Army raised
In testimony before the House Military Affairs subcommittee, the subcommittee's chief counsel, H. Ralph Burton, charges that 16 officers and non-commissioned officers in the U.S. Army have pasts that "reflect communism." The charges, issued nearly 10 years before Senator Joseph McCarthy would make similar accusations, were hotly denied by the U.S. Army and government.
"Charges of communists in the U.S. Army raised." 2008. The History Channel website. 17 Jul 2008, 10:41 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=2732.
Incident on Chappaquiddick Island
Shortly after leaving a party on Chappaquiddick Island, Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts drives an Oldsmobile off a wooden bridge into a tide-swept pond. Kennedy escaped the submerged car, but his passenger, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne, did not. The senator did not report the fatal car accident for 10 hours.
"Incident on Chappaquiddick Island." 2008. The History Channel website. 17 Jul 2008, 10:39 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=5189.


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Summit shows commitment to improvement
Calum Campbell, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive, makes his pledge .
NHS Lanarkshire hosted a summit to demonstrate their commitment to improving breastfeeding rates.
At the event, over 100 health professionals and volunteers made a personal pledge to support breastfeeding.
Anne Armstrong, NHS Lanarkshire's interim director of nursing said: "The aim of the day was to evaluate current practice and strengths to devise an action plan to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in Lanarkshire.
"The breastfeeding summit was an opportunity to bring people together to really understand the challenges faced by families and the barriers that prevent breastfeeding in Lanarkshire.
"It was also a chance to consider UNICEF's call to action to 'change the conversation'; to stop laying the blame for a major public health issue in the laps of individual women and acknowledge the collective responsibility of us all."
Everyone who attended the event was asked to make their own personal pledge to take whatever steps they can to promote, protect and support breastfeeding. The aim is to make Lanarkshire a place where breastfeeding is the norm and build a supportive community around families to support breastfeeding.
Susan Short, NHS Lanarkshire public health nutritionist, said: "How babies are fed is one of the most important decisions parents can make as it has life-long implications for both mother and baby.
"Children who are breastfed for longer periods have higher intelligence, fewer infections, fewer dental problems and are less likely to be overweight or diabetic in later life. For women, breastfeeding protects against breast and ovarian cancer and diabetes.
"Breastfeeding protection is important in rich and poor countries alike and helps to narrow the health inequalities gap. The cost to the NHS every year of treating just five illnesses resulting from formula feeding is £48 million.
"This is why we are working hard to ensure mothers know that when it comes to breastfeeding; help is at hand. We have the information and support that families need to start and continue breastfeeding."
Also at the summit, NHS Lanarkshire were delighted to be first to welcome the Scottish Government to present the findings of the 'National Maternal and Infant Nutrition Survey'.
Linda Wolfson, Scottish Government national maternal and infant nutrition lead, said: "What struck me was that those who support new parents agreed that the findings in the national survey clearly resonated with them and mirrored the everyday issues and challenges that new families commonly face.
"This is great as we can all work together to deliver really creative solutions and deliver the best care for parents who want to breastfeed."
Dr Amy Brown, associate professor in child public health at Swansea University and author of 'Breastfeeding uncovered - who really decides how we feed our babies', also spoke at the event and discussed the impact society has on breastfeeding
Dr Brown said: "My research over the last ten years has answered this; what is going on is that society has created a culture that despite advising breastfeeding, does not actually support it and in many instances actively discourages it.
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Award-Winning Bluegrass Music & Tasty Barbeque Headline Dollywood's Annual Festival
Published May 20, 2019 / Last Updated May 28, 2019
Nearly 450 Bluegrass artists appearing at Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass Presented By BUSH'S®
Perhaps the best way to celebrate the approaching summer is a trip to Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass presented by BUSH'S®, May 24-June 2. Thanks to an impressive lineup of talented bluegrass musicians and menus full of expertly-prepared barbeque from Dollywood's culinary team, the hardest part for guests may be deciding where to start! This 10-Day festival runs May 24 – June 2.
Celebrated Bluegrass Artists
The event kicks off in style with a blockbuster opening weekend featuring bluegrass music's biggest names performing at DP's Celebrity Theater. Multi-time International Bluegrass Music Association Vocal Group of the Year, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver (May 24), and the "Queen of Bluegrass" Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (May 25-26) headline the first three days of the festival. The hits keep coming from the finest musicians in the genre, including Dailey & Vincent (May 27-28).
Artists appearing at DP's Celebrity Theater:
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver (May 24)
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (May 25-26)
Dailey & Vincent (May 27-28)
The Grascals (May 29)
Sister Sadie (May 30)
Flatt Lonesome (May 31)
Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers (June 1)
Blue Highway (June 2)
One of the largest bluegrass events around, Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass offers guests more than 40 individual performances—all included with park admission—every day of the festival. That means nearly 450 bluegrass performances take place during the run of the event.
Groups featured at Dollywood's Showstreet Palace Theater:
Sugar & The Mint (May 24)
Former America's Got Talent contestants Summer Brooke and the Mountain Faith Band (May 26)
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper (May 27)
Lonesome River Band (May 28)
The Kenny and Amanda Smith Band (June 1)
Volume Five (June 2)
Additional performances take place at The Plaza Stage at Wilderness Pass:
Gate 10 (May 24)
The Burnett Sisters (May 28)
Turning Ground (May 30)
Unbridled Strings (June 2)
Several roving performers keep the sweet sounds of bluegrass music echoing throughout the streets of Dollywood, including the unique championship buckdancing and fiddling of Nashville's Hillary Klug (May 24-June 2).
For a complete lineup of concert performances and show times, please visit Dollywood.com or view the Dollywood App. It's a heaping helping of free daily concerts from an amazing collection of talented performers.
Stellar Barbeque Selections
Dollywood's award-winning foods team has turned up the heat on the culinary offerings during this festival with a plethora of delights that perfectly complement the amazing music ringing through the air. Traditional items, including smoked ribs and slow-smoked pulled pork highlight the menu, while a number of additional options are sure to become favorites.
Dollywood chefs took advantage of the park's partnership with BUSH'S® Beans to include several tantalizing recipes, including Cowboy Kettle Beans, while BBQ pork nachos, roasted corn on the cob, and even BBQ shrimp skewers are sure to be hits.
For more information, show times and food information for Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass presented by BUSH'S®, please call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD, visit Dollywood.com or download the Dollywood App.
Team DollyAward-Winning Bluegrass Music & Tasty Barbeque Headline Dollywood's Annual Festival 05.20.2019
Extraordinary Bluegrass Entertainment, Tasty Barbeque Headline Dollywood's Annual Festival May 25 – June 10
Dollywood's Season of Showstoppers really heats up during Barbeque & Bluegrass presented by BUSH'S® May 25 – June 10.
The festival features a stellar lineup of bluegrass music's best artists as well as expertly-prepared barbeque from Dollywood's Golden Ticket Award-winning foods team.
The opening weekend of the festival kicks off with The Gibson Brothers (May 25) and the "Queen of Bluegrass" Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (May 26-27). Dailey & Vincent (May 29-30), Molly Tuttle (May 31) and The Seldom Scene (June 5) are among the headliners during the festival. Seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Vocal Group of the Year Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver (June 7) also makes an appearance during the event.
"When I decided this would be the Season of Showstoppers," Dolly Parton began, "I couldn't wait to see what kind of talent our folks would be able to round up to perform during my Barbeque & Bluegrass festival. Well, I'll tell you they definitely did me proud, because it's quite the lineup. It's always a real treat to have these performers with us, folks like Doyle Lawson and my good friend Rhonda Vincent. All these performers are the best in the business.
"Plus our foods team—which won a pretty big award last year—is cooking up some great barbeque to go along with all that good music. You know how much I love their ribs! I suggest everyone sit down with a big plate of them and take in those beautiful bluegrass sounds."
Doyle Lawson is a regular during this festival. He counts Dollywood among the best places to perform. He said,
"Just as Dolly is an exciting entertainer, Dollywood is an exciting place to entertain! Great venue, great audience."
An impressive calendar of bluegrass talent performs throughout the festival with more than 350 individual concerts—all included with park admission—scheduled during the festival.
Groups Performing In Celebrity Theater:
Flatt Lonesome (June 3)
Darin and Brooke Aldridge (June 10)
Groups Performing In Showstreet Palace Theater:
Po' Ramblin' Boys (May 25)
Phil Leadbetter's Bluegrass All-Stars (June 9)
America's Got Talent semi-finalists Mountain Faith (May 30)
For a complete lineup of concert performances and show times, please visit Dollywood.com or view the Dollywood App.
Darin and Brooke Aldridge make their first trip to perform at Dollywood and eagerly anticipate performing at the place they've grown up visiting for years.
"We are so excited to make our very first appearance at Dollywood this June," Brooke Aldridge said. "It's been a theme park we've always loved and attended since we were kids. The shows there are always stellar, and we can't wait to showcase our musical talents in Dollywood's family-friendly environment."
Fresh off Amusement Today's 2017 Golden Ticket Award for Best Theme Park Food, Dollywood's foods team offers dining options that create a sweet harmony with the music from the finest in bluegrass. Traditional items, including hickory-smoked ribs, slow-smoked pulled pork and beef brisket, highlight the menu, while a number of new favorites make their debut.
Dollywood chefs took advantage of the park's new partnership with BUSH'S® Beans to create several tantalizing new recipes, including Cowboy Kettle Beans. BBQ pork nachos, pork belly mac & cheese, and the BBQ bowl—featuring pulled pork atop Dollywood's famous BIG SKILLET potatoes—are new this year. Chicken and waffles funnel cake, Dollywood's twist on chicken & waffles, appears for the first time as well. Grilled watermelon salad and a bacon-wrapped hot dog on a pretzel roll also are new in 2018.
For more information, show times and food information for Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass presented by BUSH'S®, please call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD, visit Dollywood.com or download the new Dollywood App.
Team DollyExtraordinary Bluegrass Entertainment, Tasty Barbeque Headline Dollywood's Annual Festival May 25 – June 10 05.22.2018
Dolly Parton Launches Dollywood's Season of Showstoppers
Published March 16, 2018 / Last Updated March 19, 2018
Showcasing acts from the park's upcoming year, Dolly Parton helped launch Dollywood's Season of Showstoppers during a special preview event.
Dollywood kicked off its 33rd season with a special preview event hosted by Dolly Parton. This incredible year is one which surely will be remembered for the amazing quality of entertainment. Dollywood's entertainment team invested $1 million more in its 2018 offerings than any other single year of entertainment in its history.
The preview event featured performances by the National Dance Company of Siberia, PAINTJAM featuring Ricardo Barazza, Janie Fricke, Orleans, Larnelle Harris and others. For the finale, Dolly joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo backed by Orleans for a beautiful performance of "Peace Train." Dolly recorded the song written by Cat Stevens on her 1996 "Treasures" album which featured Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Dollywood has won Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Award for Best Theme Park Entertainment for nine years. And with 2018's commitment, the park again looks to lead the way for the award.
Dollywood's Season of Showstoppers
Festival of Nations (March 16 — April 9)
Spring Mix Music Series (April 11 – April 29)
Barbeque & Bluegrass (May 25 – June 10)
Summer Celebration (June 16 – August 5)
Rock The Smokies (August 25)
Harvest Festival (September 28 – November 3)
Smoky Mountain Christmas (November 10 – January 5)
Aunt Granny's
Opening day also served as the unveiling of the newly renovated Aunt Granny's restaurant. The eatery is named after the affectionate nickname Dolly's nieces and nephews have for her as she acts as both aunt and granny to them as well as to some of her younger siblings. The restaurant is one of the parks original features. Its buffet style dining offers guests delicious comfort foods including Mama's Stone Soup. Read famous Stone Soup story in A Mother's Love & Inspiration – Avie Lee Parton.
For more information about multi-day ticket options, 2018 Dollywood season passes or Dollywood's Season of Showstoppers visit Dollywood.com or call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
Photo Credit: Curtis Hilbun
Team DollyDolly Parton Launches Dollywood's Season of Showstoppers 03.16.2018
Award-Winning Bluegrass And Tangy Barbeque At Dollywood
Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass has arrived with award-winning bluegrass artists and delicious tastes of the greatest barbeque in the South.
Sweet sounds from the biggest names in bluegrass and the tangy tastes of the greatest barbeque in the South create a perfect harmony for guests during Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass (May 13-22). Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Blue Highway, Dailey & Vincent and The Willis Clan are just a small selection of the talented bluegrass pickers taking to the stage during Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass. Dolly Parton said,
"It always is a special treat to have these great bluegrass performers during my Barbeque & Bluegrass festival at Dollywood. There is nothing like listening to these award-winning performers when they take the stage to share their talents with our guests. There is only one thing that makes the music better and that is a plate full of our famous southern barbeque—especially the ribs!"
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (May 15-16) are among the acts to help get the festival started on a high note. An impressive calendar of bluegrass talent performs throughout the event with more than 250 concerts scheduled during the festival. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver set up shop May 18 while Dailey & Vincent take the stage May 18-19. Other Barbeque & Bluegrass artists include Blue Highway (May 20), The Boxcars (May 22) and Balsam Range (May 22). The lineup also includes The Willis Clan (May 15), stars of the TLC show "The Willis Family."
Rhonda Vincent, one of bluegrass music's most well-known performers, is a mainstay during the park's annual festival and says the experience is unlike any other for her. Rhonda said,
"We always love performing at Dollywood. There's a special excitement in the air every time we perform there, and it comes through in the show and in the response of everyone in the crowd. We can't wait to get there!"
Dollywood's award-winning food perfectly complements the sounds of bluegrass music's finest. The aroma of bold barbeque wafts through the air, thanks to expertly-prepared pulled pork, smoked sausage and chicken, and slabs of ribs. Bountiful barbeque entrees are accompanied by Southern favorites like baked beans, corn on the cob and more. Guests also can find a number of sweet treats to put an exclamation point on their meal!
From bluegrass favorites and tangy barbeque at Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass to the park's award-winning rides and family-friendly atmosphere, every season features amazing new memory-making moments to celebrate.
All concerts are free and included with park admission. Discover more about Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass or call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
Team DollyAward-Winning Bluegrass And Tangy Barbeque At Dollywood 05.18.2016
TLC's The Willis Family Performing At Dollywood
Published May 6, 2016 / Last Updated May 6, 2016
Stars of their own reality show on TLC, The Willis Clan will bring their special brand of music and entertainment to Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival on May 15.
Whether it's performing for the nation on "America's Got Talent," sharing the stories of their day-to-day life on their own TLC reality show, or treating Dollywood guests to a toe-tapping concert, the Willis family shows no signs of slowing down.
Among the many talented performers during Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass (May 13-22), The Willis Clan is slated to take the stage on May 15 for what promises to be a fun show for guests. The extremely talented family band is comprised of Toby and Brenda Willis' 12 children. While the band has performed at Dollywood in the past, it was a recent appearance on NBC's "America's Got Talent" which saw their fortunes rise.
As one may expect, playing on national television was a game-changer for the family. The family's third-oldest child, Jennifer, serves as the road manager for the band. She is also a multi-talented musician, counting the accordion, fiddle, piano, mandolin, electric and acoustic guitar, banjo and ukulele among her instruments of choice. Jennifer said,
"'America's Got Talent' changed our normal life. Our fan base really grew because of it. We didn't get as far as we would have liked, but it was enjoyable and everything happens for a reason. TLC saw us on the show and that is how the ball started rolling."
While their time on season nine of "America's Got Talent" ended in the quarterfinals, TLC saw great potential in the family, creating a show named "The Willis Family" to document their daily experiences. The Willis Clan sees the show as an opportunity to inspire their viewers through both good and bad times they may be facing. Jennifer commented,
"There are pros and cons to a reality show. The pros are that it is great exposure for the band, and we love sharing our talents, our music and our core family values. The downsides are that people see when you struggle through things. They see when you have bad days, but we think it is important for people to see what is authentic. If everything was always good, people couldn't relate. We all struggle; we want to be good role models by the ways in which we handle our issues."
Watching the show, viewers quickly understand two things; The Willis Clan likes to have fun, and they enjoy doing what they love as a family. Jennifer said,
"We feel so blessed and fortunate to do what we love as our business, and on top of that, we feel honored to do it with our family. So many people have to leave their family to do their job, we feel blessed to have the opportunity to do what we do with family."
When it comes to having fun, there is no better place for The Willis Clan to perform than Dollywood. Having visited the park as both guests and performers, Willis says her family knows they are in for a treat every time they visit the award-winning park. She said,
"We absolutely love it. I was born in Chicago, so I was a city kid. When I was young, coming to Dollywood was a blast. It was a highlight of the year to go to Dollywood. The rides and the theme park are great, but being from a musical family, and an artistic family in general, we loved the music, the crafts and the shops, too.
"Dollywood was the whole package for us. Mom and Dad, all the way down to the younger kids, could enjoy it. Coming to play now is such an honor for us because it was such a magical place to us growing up, and we love being integrated in to it now."
For guests ready to see the family in action, Willis said there may be a few surprises in store during the Dollywood appearance. Jennifer explained,
"The band is going through some good changes. People are growing up and starting to take on new roles. The show will have a great variety, lots of music, definitely some dancing, but you may see new members of the band getting up and performing. You also may see other members doing things they wouldn't normally do. People are starting to branch out, and we are really excited about it."
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Team DollyTLC's The Willis Family Performing At Dollywood 05.06.2016


First Night Out is an official selection of GAZE Dublin International LGBT Film Festival, and will be screening on Aug 1st at 1:30pm.
First Night Out is an official selection of the Doc Sunback Film Festival in Mulvane, Kansas, occurring June 23-26, 2016.
Doc Sunback Film Festival's mission is "to promote Kansas Filmmakers & bring community awareness to all formats of local, regional, & international art."
Exact screening dates to be announced soon.
First Night Out is an official selection of Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film Festival! Will Mayo and actress Julianne Salt will be attending the festival. The screening will take place on June 4th at 6:45pm. More info to come.
Last night at NFFTY, Will Mayo and First Night Out won the Uncharted Filmmaker's Grant, valued at $25,000 in cash and production services to make a documentary film! Presented by Voyager Creative. Cheers to future endeavors!
We had the time of our lives showing First Night Out at Aspen Film Shortsfest 2016! Will Mayo and Ian Scott McGregor were moved by the audience's response and honored to be included in the impressive and fantastic lineup.