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standard-title Historical Buildings and Attractions on the Isle of Wight Historical buildings and attractions on the Isle of Wight
Historical Buildings and Attractions on the Isle of Wight
Historic Buildings Isle of Wight
From dinosaur fossils to the summer homes of royalty the Isle of Wight has it all
The Isle of Wight is unrivalled in the variety of places of historic interest. Travel through time with us and explore our historic past from the time dinosaurs roamed the Isle of Wight through to the great ice age, search for fossil on one of the many Island beaches where the footsteps of dinosaurs can still be seen. Visit the site of great Roman villas in Brading and walk in the footsteps of Kings, princesses and Queens. Explore the Isle of Wight's military past from ancient conquests to castles and forts and learn about the Pluto pipeline used to provided fuel to the allies following the D-Day landing.
The Islands natural wonders led Queen Victoria, its most famous resident to build Osborne House in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight and since then many visitors have been charmed by the Islands spectacular landscapes and ancient history including some famous poets, writers and photographers such as the celebrated Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron who's work can be seen at Dimbola Lodge.
There are also a number of interesting churches to visit on the Isle of Wight including Quarr Abbey a working monastery and home of the Islands Benedictine monks.
Needles Pleasure Cruises, Isle of Wight
Activities Attractions Historic Things to do
Needles Pleasure Cruises, Isle of Wight Needles Pleasure Cruises offer 2 unique boat trips from Alum Bay on the Isle of Wight, taking passengers on short cruises for close up views of the Needles Rocks and Lighthouse, plus panoramic views of the coloured sands of Alum Bay 1st April until 29th October 2019, 7 days a week. Take a relaxing cruise A 20 Minute slow cruise to view the Needles Rocks and Lighthouse, coloured sands of Alum Bay, dramatic caulk cliff face and the surrounding coastal features. The trips are available from Easter 'til October with boats departing every 1/2 hour, and during the peak season every 15 mins, daily from 10.30am Prices £6.00 Adults, £4.00 Children Groups over 20 will attract a discount if paying collectively, children under 3 and dogs welcome free. Some of the features of the Alum Bay / Needles Trip Live commentary Panoramic Views of the Coloured Sands of Alum Bay Victorian Fort beneath the Needles Battery Shipwrecks of the area Views of the surrounding Dorset & Hampshire Coastline Sea Bird Life Needles Rocks & Lighthouse Dramatic 400-foot high chalk cliffs Progression of coastal erosion form caves to stacks Discover the origin of the […]
Alum Bay, Totland, Isle of Wight
Brading Roman Villa
Attractions Historic Things to do
Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight A Unique Insight into Roman Life Brading Roman Villa offers something for everyone; amongst the best preserved Roman mosaics in Northern Europe, interactive displays, licensed cafe, shop and extensive grounds including a Roman garden and meadow trail. The museum and visitor centre are housed within an award-winning ecological cover building and the Villa site sits within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Visitor Centre and Museum are open daily 9.30am-5pm The Forum Cafe is open daily 10am-4pm PRICES Admission prices for Brading Roman Villa are as follows: Adult: £6.50 Senior: £5.75 Student: £5.75 Child (5 – 16yrs): £3.75 Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children): £20.00
Roman Villa Morton Old Rd Brading Isle of Wight PO36 0EN
Explore the Isle of Wight by Bus
Activities Gardens Historic Things to do Wildlife
Explore the Isle of Wight by Bus Southern Vectis run a host of great bus services on the Island visiting every main town and loads of the stunning little villages. For those wanting to leave the car at home and explore the Island the bus service is a great option especially with it's 24hrs and 48hrs rover ticket services offering unlimited travel for 1 great price. Below are some great leaflets you can download showing some of the top routes, villages and attractions you can explore by bus during your Isle of Wight Holiday. Beauty by Bus The Island is a beautiful place with a rich tapestry of different landscapes from rolling downs to sweeping bays, trickling streams to towering cliffs. About half is ofofficially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We think much of the rest of the Island is almost as outstanding! Here we've picked out just a handful of the many easily accessible places you can feast your eyes on the Island's beauty. You can reach all of them by bus, which we think is a great way to see the Island. Birds by Bus Whether you're an avid birder or a novice wanting to see what you can spot, the Isle of Wight […]
Isle of Wight, England
St Thomas' Church, Newport, Isle of Wight
Historic Things to do
St Thomas' Church, Newport, Isle of Wight St Thomas's Church in Newport (IOW) is Church of England and was built in 1854 by the Victorians in a Decorated Early English style. There was a previous place of worship on the site for over 800 years. The South Aisle By the South, door stands the font. This one is a replacement for the original font, dated 1637, which disappeared and was recently discovered being used as a bird bath in a Newport garden. It has been returned to the Church and now stands further down the South aisle. At the East end of the South Aisle is the tomb of Sir Edward de Horsey, Governor of the Isle of Wight from 1565 until 1582. This fine effigy sculptured in alabaster is one of the most outstanding of the 16th century and was saved from the earlier church on this site. The monument is inlaid with marble and has a cornice above supporting his arms. The back of the memorial carries an inscription with late Elizabethan strapwork decoration. The Sanctuary and Chancel Enter the Sanctuary through the archway and note the fine east window. This depicts six stories from the life of […]
St Thomas Square NEWPORT Isle Of Wight PO30 1SN
Princess Elizabeth Monument, Newport, Isle of Wight
Princess Elizabeth Monument, Newport, Isle of Wight This memorial was presented to the Church by Queen Victoria in memory of the Princess Elizabeth, who was the second daughter of Charles 1st. After King Charles (who was imprisoned in Carisbrooke Castle) was beheaded it is said the Princess Elizabeth died of a broken heart. She and her brother, Henry, had been captured and imprisoned in the Castle after their fathers death. Her body was laid to rest in the Chancel of Sts. Thomas. The memorial is sculpted in white marble with the Princess lying with her cheek on the Bible open at the 'comfortable words' of Jesus. Above hangs a grating indicating that she was a prisoner, but the bars are broken to show that the prisoner has escaped to a 'greater rest'.
St Thomas Church St Thomas Square NEWPORT Isle Of Wight PO30 1SN
Yarmouth Castle
Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight provides a magnificent picnic spot, with views over the Solent for a lovely relaxing family day by the sea. Step inside and discover the atmospheric recreation of how the rooms were used in the 16th century, and see the exhibition about the many wrecks which occurred in the treacherous stretch of sea which the castle overlooks. This was the last and most sophisticated addition to Henry VIII's coastal defences; it was completed after his death in 1547, with the first new-style 'arrowhead' artillery bastion built in England. ————————————————————————————————– Wheelchair Access Via cobbled pathway. Ground floor areas of courtyard, master gunners quarters kitchen and the shop is accessible for wheelchairs. Access to upper areas including the viewing platform is via steep historic steps which restricts wheelchair access to the ground floor. Entrance/Set Down Please call site in advance to arrange. Disabled Parking Disabled parking is located in the public car park 600 meters from site (approx five minutes walk away). Onsite Transport No Stairs One from the dining room upstairs to the Children's room – a low beam is present when walking up these stairs. The second stairs are outside and […]
Quay Street Yarmouth Isle of Wight PO41 0PB
Nunwell House and Gardens, Brading, Isle of Wight
Gardens Historic Things to do
Nunwell House and Gardens, Brading, Isle of Wight A family home since 1522 Nunwell house is surrounded by 5 acres of tranquil gardens including a walled garden, this grade 11 listed building is of great historical and architectural interest Nunwell House is situated to the northwest of Brading. The house is a walk through history itself with parts of it built in the fifteenth century and additions add right through to the music room added in 1906. Famous for being where King Charles I's after escaping from London had his last night of freedom before he was held prisoner in Carisbrooke castle awaiting his execution in Whithall. You can walk in the footsteps of the King during one of the guided tours given at the house from May to September and explore the rich history that has followed, once you have toured the house it is time to take in the beautiful gardens and Lilly pond. Admission Single Adult £6.00 Accompanied child under 16yrs £1.50 Garden Only £3.50 Please see website for opening dates. Groups welcome by arrangement
Nunmwell House Brading Isle of Wight PO36 0JQ
St Mary's Church, Cowes, Isle of Wight
St Mary's Church, Cowes, Isle of Wight The Parish of St Mary's was founded in AD 1657 and consecrated in AD 1662 when it was known as "The West Cowes Chappell". The Chappell was replaced in 1816 with a church and tower designed by the famous Regency architect, John Nash (1752-1835). In 1866 the church was found to be structurally unsafe and so was rebuilt in 1867, incorporating the original Nash tower that you can see today. The church is Victorian in design by the architect Arthur Cates, F.R.I.B.A (1829-1901), and the chancel which accommodates the choir, organ and the 'High Altar' was extended in 1900. St Mary's is a Grade ** listed building and extensive restoration work has been completed in the last few years. We aim to maintain this church not as a museum, but as a powerhouse of prayer and a centre for the spreading of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Regrettably, the church has to remain locked when unattended for insurance and security reasons. However, we welcome visitors and endeavour to open the church as much as possible. If you plan to visit the church it is advisable to contact us in advance and we […]
St Mary's Church, Cowes, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum
The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum was established in 1997 and was originally situated in two IoW Council owned buildings on Newport Quay, later this was reduced to one building and a Museum was created opening to the public during the summer, where a collection of vehicles and associated artefacts grew into an impressive display, to show the Island's transport heritage. Exhibits range from a 1934 Dennis Ace, to more recent vehicles. There are examples of vehicles under restoration, many items of memorabilia, and a vast collection of photographs reflecting the heyday of the Island as a holiday destination. The need to secure a permanent and secure base was satisfied in 2014 with the purchase of the former Southern Vectis depot, located in Park Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight. This now houses and displays the Museum's entire collection of buses and coaches which once ran on the Island. Whilst not strictly 'Art Deco' Ryde Depot is absolutely original, in every respect, being designed as a bus garage and used as such until 2011. The building itself is of particular interest, being one of only two former bus garages now surviving on the Island. Built in 1937-8 on Southern […]
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Ltd. The Bus Depot Park Road RYDE Isle of Wight PO33 2BE
Tennyson Monument, Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Historic Things to do Walking Wildlife
Standing tall at the highest point of Tennyson down (formally the High Down) is the Tennyson Monument an impressive memorial to Alfred Lord Tennyson the Victorian Poet Laureate. Designed by 1897 by J.L.Pearson and built by Farmer & Brindley in 1897 this marble Celtic cross with tapered stem stands with a perfect backdrop of both land and sea. Alfred Lord Tennyson and his wife Emily once lived at the Farringford in Bedbury Lane now home to a restaurant and small gold course, during their time in residence they had many illustrious guest from Victorian Britain. Tenneyson could often been found walking the Downs and the stunning Isle of Wight landscape is famed for being the inspiration behind some of his most famous poems including The Charge of the Light Brigade. After his death in 1892 a fund was started to raise money for the memorial to be built, the location chosen was once the site of the old Nodes signal beacon used to give warning of invasion threats. On the pillar of the memorial is an inscription which reads 'In memory of Alfred Lord Tennyson this Cross is raised as a beacon to sailors by the people of Freshwater and […]
Tennyson Down FRESHWATER Isle Of Wight PO39 0HY
Earl of Yarborough Monument
Sitting atop Culver Down in Bembridge is the large granite obelisk built as a monument to the Earl of Yarborough who died in 1846 Built in 1849 originally half a mile west and later moved to where it sits now in the 1860's the granite obelisk has a square base with a family crest carved into two of it's sides, there is an inscription set in it showing the great affection the Earl was held in by the Islanders. The 1st Earl of Yarborough who the memorial was built for was named Charles Pelham who was originally from Lincolnshire and inherited Appuldurcombe House through marriage which at the time was the grandest manor on the whole Island and became his second home. The Earl was appointed the first Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes so visited the Island and house on a regular basis and carried out a great number of alterations to the property including a new entrance and a large library
Culver Down BEMBRIDGE Isle Of Wight PO36 8QT
Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight Immerse yourself in 800 years of fascinating history at Carisbrooke Castle. Imprisoned Kings, military history, home of a Princess and loveable donkeys – come explore the fascinating history of Carisbrooke Castle. The Castle is best known as the place where King Charles I was imprisoned before his execution in 1649 but that is only a small part of this castles 800 years of history. There are all the ingredients here for a great value family day out in the Isle of Wight. Children will love dressing up as Norman soldiers or Civil War troopers, and meeting the castle's famous donkeys who have been drawing up water for hundreds of years. Don't Miss The New Princess Beatrice Garden, designed by TV presenter and award winning garden designer, Chris Beardshaw. The tranquil castle chapel and museum with its fascinating Charles I memorabilia. Feeding and grooming demonstrations at the donkey centre. See the What's On page for great events held at the Castle through the year. Opening Times Admission Prices Members – Free – Adult – £8.00 Child (5-15 years) – £4.80 Concession – £7.20 Family (2 adults, 3 children) – £20.80 Overseas Visitor Pass – Available
Carisbrooke Castle Castle Hill Newport PO30 1XY
St Catherine's Oratory CHALE Isle Of Wight PO38 2HD
Activities Historic Things to do
St Catherine's Oratory CHALE Isle Of Wight Standing at the highest point of the Isle of Wight is the St Catherine's Oratory, known better to Islanders as the Pepper Pot. This octagonal tower is the shell of a medieval lighthouse. Originally built in 1314 by Walter de Godeton as penance for stealing wine from the cargo of a ship run aground on Atherfield Ledge which was bound for the monastery of Livers in Picardy. The lighthouse was manned by a priest who tended to the light and prayed for the wrecked sailors. The tower is 35ft tall and is the only surviving medieval lighthouse in England, the roof is an eight-sided pyramid and inside is a square shaft, the top has eight openings designed to shine light in all directions and be seen out at sea. You can walk up to the Oratory following the footpath and the views from the hill are magnificent. Bronze Age Barrow At a distance of 15 metres (49 feet) to the south-east of the tower is a much earlier monument, a Bronze Age bowl barrow, or burial mound, which was constructed on this hilltop site about 4,000 years ago. Bowl barrows consisted of […]
St Catherine's Oratory CHALE Isle Of Wight PO38 2HD
Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Attractions Gardens Historic Things to do
Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight "It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot" – such were the words of Queen Victoria after her first visit to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. No trip to the island would be complete without a visit to this royal seaside palace where Queen Victoria lived with her beloved Prince Albert and their nine children. Take an intimate glimpse into Queen Victoria's family life as you tour the nursery and private rooms of Victoria and Albert. Marvel at the magnificence of the Royal Apartments including the sumptuous drawing and dining rooms and the richly decorated Indian-inspired Durbar Room. Admire the stunning view from the terraces across the Solent – said to remind Prince Albert of the bay of Naples – and stroll through Osborne's extensive grounds. Queen Victoria's Beach Explore Queen Victoria's private beach, now open to the public for the first time. "We have quite a charming beach to ourselves," Victoria wrote in 1845 and it was here that the Queen regularly bathed and where her children learned to swim. The beach is a pleasant 20-minute stroll from the house down the Valley Path or Rhododendron Walk from the Swiss Cottage – stout […]
Historical Landmarks of West Cowes, Isle of Wight
Historical Landmarks of West Cowes, Isle of Wight Northwood House This Historical early grade ll listed house was built, owned and inhabited by five generations of the Ward family between 1797 and 1929, when it was gifted to Cowes Urban District Council along with the 26-acre 'pleasure park' surrounding it. Cowes Hammerhead Crane Standing proud in the Cowes skyline is the 1912 hammerhead dockyard crane, a magnificent symbol of Cowes' marine industrial history and reminder the many ships, aircraft and hovercraft that have been built on both sides of the Medina River. This 80 ton crane is the only remaining pre-World War One hammerhead crane in England. Cowes Parade The seafront parade stretches from the starting cannons at the Royal Yacht Squadron down to the Island Sailing Club. Both the Royal Corinthian and Royal London Yacht Clubs are also located on The Parade, one of the main centres of activity for big events. In Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, `The Parade Village' is a perfect place to see all the action, catch up on the racing results and soak up the atmosphere whilst sitting in the decked garden or wandering through the retail village and food court. Prince's Green Known […]
Cowes Isle of Wight
The Long Stone, Mottistone, Isle of Wight
The Long Stone, Mottistone, Isle of Wight The Mottistone Long stone is part of the historical Isle of Wight landscape dating back to Neolithic times. According to legend the Devil and St Catherine once held a competition to see who should control the Isle of Wight. The Mottistone long stone was supposedly thrown by St Catherine from the Down (now know as St Catherine's Down) in the east beating the devils and winning control of the Island. The Long Stone marks the entrance to a Neolithic long barrow It has now been shown that the stones are what remains of a 6,000-year-old Neolithic communal long barrow for burying the dead: 31m long, 9m wide and 2m high. Long barrows in this part of England that aren't on chalk or limestone are rare. It is thought that bodies were laid out for birds and animals to feed, then the bones were buried in chambers and the soil heaped up into a mound. In Neolithic times the mound was likely to have been higher. People probably worshipped the sun and moon; this may be the reason why the Long Stone barrow is aligned west–east. The Long Stone site is no longer as […]
The Long Stone Mottistone Newport Isle of Wight PO30 4EB
Bembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight
Bembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight The only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight This little gem is a Grade 1 listed building and one of the island's most iconic images. Built around 1700, it last operated in 1913 but still has most of its original machinery intact. Climb to the top of the mill then find out how it once worked as you descend its four floors. Facilities & access General Free parking (not National Trust), 100 yards in lay-by Treat yourself with ice-creams or drinks from the kiosk Buy a souvenir in our ticket kiosk Tours available – please contact us before you visit Groups welcome – please contact us before you visit Guided tours are now available of nearby Bembridge Fort (situated on Culver Down). Tours last approximately 1 1/2 hours and cost £3 per adult (including National Trust members). Tours are on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month until the end of October (volunteers lead them). Places must be booked in advance by calling 01983 741020 or by emailing isleofwight@nationaltrust.org.uk Family & children Children's I-Spy trail Access Mobility car park and drop-off point Braille guide Sensory experience Induction loop Prices Standard Whole Property Adult: […]
Bembridge Windmill High Street Bembridge Isle of Wight PO35 5SQ
Sir Max Aitken Museum, Cowes, Isle of Wight
Sir Max Aitken Museum, Cowes, Isle of Wight A magnificent 18th Century, Ratsey and Lapthorn sail maker's loft on the seafront of Cowes is the home of the Sir Max Aitken Museum. This ditinctive pink building with it's friendly figure head welcomes the visitors on to the Island on first arrive by boat. Inside you find an exciting world of marine history with the personal collection of historic and nautical artefacts of Sir Max Aitken. Highlights Spanning the entire length of the museum is a Gaff from the Royal Racing Yacht Britannia. It is approximately 51 foot long and weighs about 900pound, this dates' from the 1920s. There are several other items from the Britannia including the king's chair, the tiller, some mast hoops, blocks and rigging, anchor chain and clock. The museum tables were made especially for the room by Lallows in the 1960s, they are Honduras Mahogany and are still used today. Sir Max entertained many friends and dignitaries in this room over the years. Other exhibits include several models and half models of various yachts, junks, clippers, yawls etc. One of these is a replica of Nelsons flagship Victory, made from Ivory and Silver, another (made by a prisoner […]
Sir Max Aitken Museum The Prospect 83 High Street Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7AJ
Brading Station Visitor Centre, Isle of Wight
Brading Station Visitor Centre, Isle of Wight Come to visit Brading Station's Heritage Centre and the signal box, a real joy to railway enthusiasts everywhere. The centre's tea room provides refreshments which include railway man's lunches, cream teas, snacks and drinks to suit all tastes. In 1987 Brading Station was threatened with demolition. A strong reaction from Brading community prompted the Brading Town Trust and Brading Town Council to resolve to save the Station. In 1989 the entire Station complex was made a Grade II listed building and leased to Brading Town Trust. A community group, the Brading Station Community Centre Association, was created to manage the Station which continued until 1998. However, by the end of 1998, the Association had largely disbanded and the Station was further vandalised. In 2000 the Town Council entered into an agreement with Brading Town Trust to manage the Station. Again, efforts were made to hire out the building but insufficient income was generated. In 2002 a Market Towns Health check was undertaken and a Community Development Action Plan created. The Plan consisted of a number of projects, one of which was the restoration of the Station. In 2004 grant funding was obtained from […]
Brading Station, Brading, Sandown, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Isle of Wight Steam Railway Your visit to The Isle of Wight Steam Railway will charm, engage and captivate, leaving you with some lasting memories of a special day out. Thrill to the sight and sound of powerful majestic steam engines Breathe in the evocative smells of a real steam railway Soak-up the rhythm of quiet rural stations while enjoying the friendliness of the traditionally uniformed staff Settle back in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages and discover an idyllic view of the Island's unspoilt countryside. Keep an eye out for a red squirrel or deer darting away from the train as you pass through ancient woodland, and watch for a solitary kestrel perched on a fence post seeking its prey as the train ambles through open farmland and sweeping downland! … And take time to hop off at one of our stations to enjoy a stroll in the countryside or just to relax and watch the trains go by! Our Locomotives and Carriages have all been painstakingly restored to pristine condition and are the hallmark of our delightful railway. Our oldest locomotive was built in 1876 and carriages dating back to 1864! A living, breathing, working museum, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is […]
Isle of Wight Steam Railway The Railway Station Haven Street Nr Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 4DS
Ventnor Downs: pre-history to Cold War walk – 2.6 miles
The car park right at the end of Down Lane has a plaque commemorating the Channel Airways Dakota that crashed in fog in 1962. Turn right out of the car park and follow the road to the entrance gates for the National Air Traffic Services (NATS), which was the location of RAF Ventnor. Notice a number of Second World War brick structures to your left. Continue along the road by the NATS fence for 10yds, and then turn off close to a water trough on the left. Turn right and follow the grassy path parallel to the road. When the path divides you must take the left fork. After 65yds take the faint path through the bracken on the right which heads past a solitary tree and crosses a track before passing through gorse-covered Bronze Age burial mounds. Continue on this path, which bears right to reach the highest car park on the Isle of Wight. Go straight across the car park and look for a signpost after 90yds (85m). Turn 90° right to reach a kissing gate after a further 80yds (75m) by the corner of the NATS fence. Go through the gate. From here continue for approx 40yds downhill and go […]
Down Ln, Ventnor PO38 1AH
Hoy Monument
Perched high on St Catherine's Down, the Hoy Monument is accessible only by walking. Built of local stone, it's also known as the Alexandrian Pillar – 72ft high and capped with a distinctive ball finial. In praise of the Tsar Michael Hoy, a successful Russian merchant, had the monument erected to commemorate the visit to Britain, in 1814, of 'His Imperial Majesty Alexander the 1st, Emperor of all the Russias'. Tsar Alexander I was held in high esteem by the British because he had dealt a serious blow to Napoleon I's ambitions to dominate Europe by repelling the French invasion of Russia in 1812. Although he visited Portsmouth, the Tsar didn't make the short crossing to the Isle of Wight. Nevertheless, Michael Hoy wished to mark the event 'In Remembrance of many happy Years Residence in his Dominions' as the inscription on the pillar proclaims. A successful businessman Michael Hoy (1758-1828) was an entrepreneur, with shops in St Petersburg and a thriving import and export trade with Britain. In recognition of his achievements, he was made Sheriff of London in 1812. With the fortune he amassed, he bought over 1,700 acres of land and property on the Isle of Wight. […]
hoy monument, Chale , Isle of Wight
Bembridge Fort
At the top of Bembridge Down is the Bembridge Fort, built in the 1860s around the same period as the Old Battery at the Needles. Up until 1998 the fort had been used as a factory by a company that went into liquidation, unfortunately large areas had been left to go derelict and where full of debris and left behind office equipment which soon added to the deterioration of the fort. Part was let to a crop spraying company which still operate from the fort today. Due to the condition of the fort and the ongoing work by volenteers to clean and restore the historic building visits are only allowed on a pre-booked tour basis. Most of the rooms are now empty so the volunteer guides bring them to life with their knowledge which is increasing all the time. Explore the Fort Tours cost £4 per adult and £2 per child aged 10-16 years (National Trust members free), and must be booked in advance. They last approximately 1½ hours and are held every Tuesday at 2pm from April to October. Additional weekday tours for groups of 10 or more people may be possible on request. We regret that tours are […]
Bembridge Fort, Bembridge Down, near Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO36 8QY
Newport Roman Villa
Discover Newport Roman Villa on the Isle of Wight from it's surprising discovery to its great hands-on activities
Newport Roman Villa Cypress Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1HA
Dinosaur Expeditions Centre
Explore the pre-historic history of the Isle of Wight at the Dinosaur Exhibition Centre where you can dig for fossils, learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed our Isle and discover the UK's first Palaeoart museum.
Dinosaur Expedition Centre 1 review, Military Rd, Brighstone, Isle of Wight PO30 4PG
Newtown Old Town Hall
A fascinating old building with a rich history the Newtown Old Town Hall was built in the17th-century and is the only remaining evidence of Newtown's past importance. During your visit you can learn how the Old Town Hall was saved by the reading of a mysterious book Explore a wealth of political and local history Uncover its political past Read the Boo and learn more about the mysterious Ferguson Gang Take the 50 things to do before your 11 3/4 challange – ask for your free scrapbook to record your adventures in. Children's quiz sheet Programme of family activities run by the Newtown Ranger from a nearby Visitor Point Children's quiz/trail Prices: Adult £3.80 Child £1.90 Family £9.50 Group Adult – Minimum group size 15 £3.25 Group Child Minimum group size 15 £1.65 Free to National Trust Members General Info: Toilets – nearest toilets in car park Parking – free, 15 yards. Not suitable for coaches Shop – treat yourself to a small memento of your visit Learning – suitable for school groups Baby back-carriers admitted Pushchairs admitted if visitor numbers allow Accessibility: There are 10 steps to entrance with handrail. Stairs to other floors The Ferguson Gang In 1933 the Old Town Hall on the […]
Old Town Hall, Newtown, near Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, PO30 4PA


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Classes continue to take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at CAPA's Outreach Center, 714 14th St., Port Royal.


Transport your canoe or kayak safely and securely with this genuine OEM canoe and kayak rack from Volvo.
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Q: Azure Automation - Unable to get AzRoleAssignement In order to automate some processes, I'm using Azure Automation with Owner rights for RunAsAccount.
$connection = Get-AutomationConnection -Name AzureRunAsConnection

while(!($connectionResult) -And ($logonAttempt -le 10))
{
    $LogonAttempt++
    # Logging in to Azure...
    $connectionResult =    Connect-AzAccount `
                               -ServicePrincipal `
                               -Tenant $connection.TenantID `
                               -ApplicationId $connection.ApplicationID `
                               -CertificateThumbprint $connection.CertificateThumbprint

    Start-Sleep -Seconds 30
    Write-Output $connectionResult
}

Get-AzRoleAssignment -ResourceGroupName $USERRGNAME -SignInName $USEREMAIL -verbos

An error is being thrown each time I execute the script:
Get-AzRoleAssignment: Cannot find principal using the specified options

Any idea to solve this issue?

A: Probably you need to give RunAsAccount with the Application permission Directory.Read.All of the Azure AD Graph(not Microsoft Graph, not Delegated permission). By default, RunAsAccount doesn't have the Azure AD permission.

You could read Joy's answer for more details.

A: This error is showing when there is no Role Assignment for name that is provided in the SignInName option.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


The IRS issued a notice updating prior guidance to reflect the recent extension and modification of the date by which facilities must begin construction for purposes of certain credits related to renewable energy facilities. The notice also extends the date by which taxpayers must place a facility in service to satisfy the continuity safe harbor in Notice 2013-60. Notice 2016-31 (5/5/16).
The IRS issued a notice on the diversification requirements under Sec. 817(h) for a segregated asset account that invests in a government money market fund. The notice provides an alternative diversification criterion by which a segregated asset account that invests in a government money market fund can meet the diversification requirement. Notice 2016-32 (5/5/16).
The IRS issued proposed regulations that address transactions that are structured to avoid the purposes of Secs. 7874 and 367 and certain post-inversion tax-avoidance transactions. REG-135734-14 (5/2/16).
The IRS issued final regulations governing the suspension of benefits by multiemployer defined benefit plans that will have insufficient funds to pay full plan benefits. The regulations address the suspension of benefits under a plan that includes benefits directly attributable to a participant's service with an employer that has withdrawn from the plan, paid its full withdrawal liability, and, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, assumed liability for providing benefits. T.D. 9767 (5/4/16).
The IRS provided inflation adjustments for various provisions under Secs. 36B and 5000A. It updated for 2017 the applicable percentage table for calculating an individual's premium tax credit. The revenue procedure also updated the required contribution percentage for plan years beginning after calendar year 2016, which is used to determine whether an individual is eligible for affordable employer-sponsored minimum essential coverage under Sec. 36B. The revenue procedure also cross-references the Department of Health and Human Services' guidance on the required contribution percentage under Sec. 5000A(e)(1)(A) for plan years beginning after calendar year 2016, which is used to determine whether an individual is eligible for an exemption from the individual shared responsibility payment because of a lack of affordable minimum essential coverage. Rev. Proc. 2016-24 (5/2/16).
The IRS announced that it is withdrawing certain provisions of proposed regulations published on Jan. 29, 2016 (REG-125761-14) relating to nondiscrimination requirements applicable to qualified retirement plans under Sec. 401(a)(4), specifically, those that would modify Regs. Secs. 1.401(a)(4)-2(c) and 1.401(a)(4)-3(c). Announcement 2016-16 (5/2/16).
The IRS issued guidance on the corporate bond monthly yield curve, the corresponding spot segment rates used under Sec. 417(e)(3), and the 24-month average segment rates under Sec. 430(h)(2) for April 2016. Notice 2016-29 (5/2/16).
The IRS issued temporary and proposed regulations providing the requirements an organization must meet to become a certified professional employer organization for federal employment tax purposes. T.D. 9768; REG-127561-15 (5/6/16).
The Tax Court held that, although a university charged a portion of the taxpayer's spring 2011 semester tuition to her account in 2010, the loan proceeds that the taxpayer used to pay those tuition charges were not disbursed and credited to her account until 2011 and, thus, she was treated as having paid those expenses in 2011. Since the taxpayer was a cash-basis taxpayer, the court rejected the IRS's position and concluded that it was proper for the taxpayer to claim a credit in 2011 for the tuition. Terrell, T.C. Memo. 2016-85 (5/2/16).
The Tax Court held that, where a taxpayer was given a reasonable opportunity to challenge assessments of tax due but did not do so, the IRS could proceed with a levy on the taxpayer. The court noted that because the taxpayer also did not raise his underlying liabilities during an administrative hearing and provided none of the information the IRS requested, it did not matter whether, as the taxpayer claimed, he did not receive the IRS's notices of deficiencies. Therefore, the court said, he could not dispute the liabilities in Tax Court. Schlegel, T.C. Memo. 2016-90 (5/4/16).
The Tax Court held that an IRS settlement officer did not abuse his discretion by sustaining proposed collection actions against the taxpayer. The court noted that it had previously rejected the taxpayer's arguments that a bankruptcy discharge relieved her of a duty to pay taxes in the future. Doose, T.C. Memo. 2016-89 (5/4/16).
The Tax Court rejected an IRS motion to dismiss a petition seeking a whistleblower award because the IRS could not show through direct evidence that the Whistleblower Office mailed a final determination letter more than 30 days before the petitioner filed the petition. The court rejected the IRS's argument that a phone call established the date of mailing of a final determination letter and said it was aware of no authority for the notion that the running of the 30-day period under Sec. 7623(b)(4) begins as a result of a phone call. Allibone, T.C. Memo. 2016-91 (5/5/16).
The IRS expanded its existing prefiling agreement program for taxpayers that fall under the jurisdiction of its Large Business and International (LB&I) division. Rev. Proc. 2016-30 (5/4/16) (see related news story).
Proposed regulations would treat U.S. disregarded entities owned by foreign persons as domestic corporations for purposes of the reporting, record maintenance, and other compliance requirements that apply to 25% foreign-owned domestic corporations under Sec. 6038A. REG-127199-15 (5/6/16) (see related news story).
The Tax Court held that an IRS settlement officer did not abuse her discretion by refusing to consider a collection alternative where the taxpayer failed to respond to an offer the officer put forth or to place a counteroffer on the table. Thus, the IRS was entitled to a judgment against the taxpayer. Terry, T.C. Memo. 2016-88 (5/3/16).
The Tax Court agreed with an IRS decision not to settle a $200,000 tax bill for $2,400 and held that the IRS could proceed with collection activities against the taxpayer. The court noted that the taxpayer had more than $6,000 in unexplained monthly deposits and, thus, the IRS settlement officer did not abuse his discretion in including such amounts in the taxpayer's future income. Alphson, T.C. Memo. 2016-84 (5/2/16).
The Tax Court held that a trust that had previously established that it was not liable for transferee tax liability under Sec. 6901 was not eligible for an award of administrative and litigation costs under Sec. 7430 because it had a net worth of more than $2 million. Sec. 7430(c)(4)(D)(i)(II) requires that a trust's net worth must be determined as of the last day of the tax year involved in the proceeding, the court held. In this case, the trust's net worth exceeded $2 million as of that date. Bryan S. Alterman Trust, 146 T.C. No. 14 (5/2/16).
The Tax Court held that, because the taxpayer was misled by his spouse's actions, he reasonably believed that his return had been filed and his tax paid. Thus, the Tax Court concluded that it would be inequitable to hold the taxpayer liable for unpaid Sec. 6651(a)(1) and (2) penalties on the unpaid taxes and related interest. Boyle, T.C. Memo. 2016-87 (5/2/16).
The Tax Court granted an IRS motion for summary judgment and sustained its tax deficiency and penalty assessments against a couple that the court labeled "tax protesters." In addition, the court assessed a Sec. 6673(a)(1) penalty of $3,000 against the couple for advancing frivolous positions in the proceedings. Briggs, T.C. Memo. 2016-86 (5/2/16).
The IRS provided issuers of qualified mortgage bonds and qualified mortgage credit certificates with average area purchase price safe harbors for statistical areas in the United States and with a nationwide average purchase price for residences in the United States, for purposes of the Sec. 143 qualified mortgage bond rules and the Sec. 25 qualified mortgage credit certificate rules. Rev. Proc. 2015-31 was obsoleted in part. Rev. Proc. 2016-25 (5/2/16).
The IRS issued temporary regulations intended to halt the practice of treating partners as employees of a disregarded entity owned by the partnership so that they can be included in employee benefit plans and receive other benefits. The IRS asked for comments on when it might be appropriate to allow partners to also be employees of a partnership. T.D. 9766 (5/3/16) (see related news story).
The Office of Chief Counsel advised that a taxpayer that (1) has deferred recognizing into income revenue from an advance payment for services under Rev. Proc. 2004-34, and (2) subsequently has all of its stock acquired by an unrelated corporation that, for financial accounting purposes, writes down the associated deferred revenue liability to its fair value as of the date of the acquisition, must include the advance payment in its gross income for federal income tax purposes in the year of receipt to the extent the payment is recognized in revenues in its applicable financial statement for that tax year. The taxpayer must include the remaining amount of the advance payment in its gross income in the next succeeding tax year, irrespective of any write-down of the deferred revenue liability for financial accounting purposes. CCA 201619009 (5/6/16).
The Office of Chief Counsel advised that Sec. 162(f) prohibits a deduction for an amount paid as disgorgement to the SEC for violating the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The Chief Counsel's Office noted that, if a payment serves both a nondeductible purpose and a deductible purpose, it is necessary to determine which purpose the payment primarily serves, and a payment imposed primarily for purposes of deterrence and punishment is not deductible under Sec. 162(f). CCA 201619008 (5/6/16).
The IRS updated the list of automatic changes in accounting procedure to which the automatic change procedures in Rev. Proc. 2015-13, as clarified and modified by Rev. Proc. 2015-33, and as modified by Rev. Proc. 2016-1, apply. Rev. Proc. 2016-29 (5/5/16) (see related news story).


Get a close-up look at vintage oddities like chatelaines, tussie-mussies, hat pins, jewelry made from human hair, fans, and other whimsical accessories of the Victorian era. Learn the language of the fan and the hidden meaning of flowers. In this fascinating program, costumed fashion historian Bonnie Hansen will share with you some of the treasures from her collection of period accessories.
Chatelaines date back to the Middle Ages. The name comes from a French term for the "mistress of the castle, chateau or large establishment." A chatelaine is an ornamental clasp or hook from which chains are hung that hold a watch, purse, keys, perfume bottle, thimble case, or other utilitarian items. The chatelaine was the forerunner of the modern day purse, but lost favor when the lives of women grew more complex.
In the 19th century plants and flowers were given meaning and were codified and published in popular books that enabled the giver of a bouquet to express himself in the Language of Flowers. Since each flower had a meaning, assembled together, they spelled out a complex thought. In prim Victorian society, the tussie-mussie was a discreet messenger for the proper suitor. The Language of Flowers, with its often ingenious grammar, was a source of much anxious interest and excitement to the lovers who communicated with it. Indeed, it has been called the language of the love affair because most of the meanings ascribed to particular flowers represent the waxing and waning emotions of romantic love.
When young Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, tussie-mussies were established as the key accessory and continued in popularity until the close of the century. These neat little nosegays were worn at the breast with stems thrust into a water-filled bosom bottle or carried in a posy holder. The popular rose, beloved symbol of Love, Youth and Congratulations, emblem of England, was the favorite flower used to anchor the center of the tussie-mussie. The large, velvety petals were the perfect foil for smaller frilly herbs and flowers placed around this all important flower.
What is a tussie mussie?
A tussie mussie is a cone shaped receptacle in which Victorian ladies placed moss (the "mussie" part) and a little bouquet of flowers. This little nosegay served the purpose of an ornament, an air freshener and helped communicate the hidden language of flowers.


As an important way to reveal the internal structure of the earth,inversion of the density interface is a main subject of gravity research for a long time.Inversion of field data in the frequency domain provides a quick and efficient data analysis method.Combining the advantages of the frequency domain and parabolic density function,this paper presents a processing method for gravity anomaly data of a three-dimensional underground interface using parabolic densitydepth function in the frequency domain.The method we used to make forward modeling of the gravity anomaly is based on the algorithm proposed by Parker and Oldenburg which uses constant density contrast. We substituted the constant density function in gravity forward formula for the parabolic density function.Then the Fast Fourier Transform(FFT)was applied to both sides of the equation.We derived the gravity anomaly formula of 3Ddensity interface with parabolic density contrast after calculating the involved integral.To invert the density interface depth,an iterative algorithm was preformed to adjust the interface depth step by step until the difference between the theoretical anomalies and observations reduced to the threshold value.In addition,in order to avoid the divergence of the algorithm which is difficult to avoid for the calculation in the frequency domain,we also added a low-pass filter to the codes.We applied our method to a theoretical model which has 91×71grid data with 10 km interval in x-axis and y-axis,and a complex 3Dinterface with parabolic density contrast variation in depth.In the synthetic test,we compared the method proposed in this paper with the constant,exponential and binomial functions.Besides the points with acute topography fluctuation,the results show that the inversion using parabolic function provides good and stable estimates of the interface depth of the theoretical model with RMS 0.02 km,and that the constant density function inversion gives the worst estimate of the theoretical model. According to the comparison,the choice of density parameters is a key factor in interface inversion.For the density of real situation,which varies more rapidly at smaller depth and less rapidly at larger depth,the method provides better approximations to density interface depth.In addition,we applied our method to invert the satellite regional gravity anomaly data with 10 km interval in xaxis and y-axis for the Sichuan-Yunnan region,which has complex geological structures with a large number of major faults,and negative gravity anomalies varying from-540 ~-90 mGal.We applied the method to invert the Moho depth below this region using reference level 35.5km and density contrast-0.63g·cm-3 at the earth surface with attenuation coefficient 0.0018.We compared the result with receiver function from Li et al.(2014)and other geological information.The differences between results of receiver function and our method at most seismic stations are less than 6 km.Therefore the Moho discontinuation derived from this method shows good correlation with the results of receiver function,other prior geophysical and geological information.Density contrast interface inversion is one of the primary subjects in gravity field research for understanding the earth′s interior structure.This work combines the merits of the parabolic density model and the algorithm in the frequency domain,and applies the parabolic density function to the Parker-Oldenburg forward modeling and inversion algorithm.The tests on synthetic data and real data prove the new approach is rapid and effective.By inverting gravity anomaly data using this new approach,we obtained the Moho depth distribution in the SichuanYunnan area,which shows that the Moho interface is shallow in the southeast but deep in the northwest.The Longmen Shan fault zone is a transition zone of the Moho depth ranging from42 km to 58 km.


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"""This file provides a method to initialize the tool with a specific contest
given its id."""

import httplib
import json
import os
import shutil
import sys
import time

from lib import code_jam_login
from lib import constants
from lib import data_manager
from lib import error
from lib import http_interface

PLANNED, ACTIVE, QUIET, FINISHED, PRACTICE = range(0, 5)

def _GetProblems(host, cookie, contest_id):
  """Read the problems of the specified contest.

  Args:
    host: Host where the contest is running.
    cookie: Cookie that the user received when authenticating.
    contest_id: ID of the contest whose problems must be read.

  Returns:
    A tuple with two lists, the first with the problem IDs and the second
    with the problem names.

  Raises:
    error.NetworkError: If a network error occurs while communicating with the
      server.
    error.ServerError: If the server answers code distinct than 200 or the
      response is a malformed JSON.
  """
  # Send an HTTP request to get the problem list from the server.
  sys.stdout.write('Getting problem list of contest {0} from "{1}"...\n'.format(
      contest_id, host))
  request_referer = 'http://{0}/codejam/contest/dashboard?c={1}'.format(
      host, contest_id)
  request_arguments = {
      'cmd': 'GetProblems',
      'contest': contest_id,
      }
  request_headers = {
      'Referer': request_referer,
      'Cookie': cookie,
      }
  try:
    status, reason, response = http_interface.Get(
        host, '/codejam/contest/dashboard/do', request_arguments,
        request_headers)
  except httplib.HTTPException as e:
    raise error.NetworkError('HTTP exception while retrieving problem '
                             'information from the Google Code Jam server: '
                             '{0}.\n'.format(e))

  # Check if the status is not good.
  if status != 200 or reason != 'OK':
    raise error.ServerError('Error while communicating with the server, cannot '
                            'get problem information. Check that the host, '
                            'username and contest id are valid.\n')

  # Parse the JSON response and extract each problem from it.
  try:
    problems = []
    json_response = json.loads(response)
    for problem in json_response:
      problems.append({'key': problem['key'],
                       'id': problem['id'],
                       'name': problem['name']})
    return problems
  except (KeyError, ValueError) as e:
    raise error.ServerError('Invalid response received from the server, cannot '
                            'initialize contest. Check that the contest id is '
                            'valid: {0}.\n'.format(e))

def _ValidateContestDataOrRaise(middleware_tokens, problems):
  """Validate that all contest information is complete.

  Args:
    middleware_tokens: Dictionary with all retrieved middleware tokens.
    problems: Sequence with all retrieved problem information.

  Raises:
    error.ConfigurationError: If the contest data is invalid or incomplete.
  """
  needed_tokens = {
      'GetInitialValues': ('Cannot find middleware token to get contest '
                           'status.\n'),
      'GetInputFile': ('Cannot find middleware token to get input files, '
                       'please login again.\n'),
      'GetUserStatus': ('Cannot find middleware token to get user status, '
                        'please login again.\n'),
      'SubmitAnswer': ('Cannot find middleware token to submit answers, please '
                       'login again.\n'),
      }
  for token_name, user_reason in needed_tokens.iteritems():
    if token_name not in middleware_tokens:
      raise error.ConfigurationError(user_reason)

  if not problems:
    raise error.ConfigurationError('Cannot find problems in the contest, '
                                   'please check the contest id and try '
                                   'again.\n')

def _ValidateContestData(middleware_tokens, problems):
  """Validate that all contest information is complete.

  Args:
    middleware_tokens: Dictionary with all retrieved middleware tokens.
    problems: Sequence with all retrieved problem information.

  Returns:
    True if the contest data is valid and complete.
  """
  try:
    _ValidateContestDataOrRaise(middleware_tokens, problems)
    return True
  except error.ConfigurationError:
    return False

def Initialize(contest_id, password=None):
  """Initialize configuration for the specified contest, storing the retrieved
  data in the current configuration file.

  Args:
    contest_id: ID of the contest to initialize.
    password: Password specified by the user, if any.
  """
  # Reset the current configuration file with the one provided by the user and
  # renew the cookie, so the middleware tokens are retrieved correctly.
  try:
    shutil.copy(constants.USER_CONFIG_FILE, constants.CURRENT_CONFIG_FILE)
    code_jam_login.Login(password)
  except OSError as e:
    raise error.InternalError('Configuration file {0} could not be created: '
                              '{1}.\n'.format(constants.CURRENT_CONFIG_FILE, e))

  # Read the current configuration file and extract the host and the cookie.
  try:
    contest_data = data_manager.ReadData()
    host = contest_data['host']
    cookie = contest_data['cookie']
  except KeyError as e:
    # Indicate that no host or cookie was configured and exit with error.
    raise error.ConfigurationError('No host or login cookie found in the '
                                   'configuration file: {0}.\n'.format(e))

  # Retrieve the problem list and validate the extracted contest data and exit
  # if there is any error.
  problems = _GetProblems(host, cookie, contest_id)
  _ValidateContestDataOrRaise(contest_data['middleware_tokens'], problems)

  # Add the contest id, the problems and the middleware tokens to the contest
  # data.
  contest_data['contest_id'] = contest_id
  contest_data['problems'] = problems

  # Finally, write the contest data to the current data file, and then
  # renew the cookie stored in the configuration.
  data_manager.WriteData(contest_data)
  sys.stdout.write('Contest {0} initialized successfully, {1} problem(s) '
                   'retrieved.\n'.format(contest_id, len(problems)))

def IsInitialized():
  """Check if the tool has been inititalized with a contest.

  This function checks that the current configuration file exists and it
  contains valid information, which includes a contest id, problem ids, problem
  names and middleware tokens.

  Returns:
    True if a contest has been initialized, false otherwise.
  """
  # Check if the current configuration file exists, otherwise the contest has
  # not been initialized yet.
  if not os.path.isfile(constants.CURRENT_CONFIG_FILE):
    return False

  # Read the current config and check that all contest-related fields exist.
  current_config = data_manager.ReadData()
  if ('cookie' not in current_config or
      'middleware_tokens' not in current_config or
      'contest_id' not in current_config or
      'problems' not in current_config):
    return False

  # Use the contest validator to check the data, ignoring the error messages.
  return _ValidateContestData(current_config['middleware_tokens'],
                              current_config['problems'])

def ClearContest():
  # Erase the current configuration file if it exists and is a file, otherwise
  # show a warning if the configuration is not a regular file (should not happen
  # under normal conditions).
  try:
    if os.path.isfile(constants.CURRENT_CONFIG_FILE):
      os.remove(constants.CURRENT_CONFIG_FILE)
    elif os.path.exists(constants.CURRENT_CONFIG_FILE):
      sys.stderr.write('Warning: Cannot erase current configuration file "{0}" '
                       'because it is not a regular file.\n'.format(
                           constants.CURRENT_CONFIG_FILE))
  except OSError as e:
    raise error.InternalError('OS error happened while deleting file "{0}": '
                              '{1}.\n'.format(filename, e))

def GetContestStatus(host, cookie, get_initial_values_token, contest_id):
  """Get the contest status of the specified contest.

  Args:
    host: Host where the contest is running.
    cookie: Cookie that the user received when authenticating.
    get_initial_values_token: Middleware token used to make the request.
    contest_id: ID of the contest whose problems must be read.

  Returns:
    The contest status.

  Raises:
    error.NetworkError: If a network error occurs while communicating with the
      server.
    error.ServerError: If the server answers code distinct than 200 or the
      response is a malformed JSON.
  """
  # Send an HTTP request to get the problem list from the server.
  sys.stdout.write('Getting status of contest {0} from "{1}"...\n'.format(
      contest_id, host))
  request_referer = 'http://{0}/codejam/contest/dashboard?c={1}'.format(
      host, contest_id)
  request_arguments = {
      'cmd': 'GetInitialValues',
      'contest': contest_id,
      'zx': str(int(time.time())),
      'csrfmiddlewaretoken': str(get_initial_values_token),
      }
  request_headers = {
      'Referer': request_referer,
      'Cookie': cookie,
      }
  try:
    status, reason, response = http_interface.Get(
        host, '/codejam/contest/dashboard/do', request_arguments,
        request_headers)
  except httplib.HTTPException as e:
    raise error.NetworkError('HTTP exception while retrieving contest status '
                             'from the Google Code Jam server: '
                             '{0}.\n'.format(e))

  # Check if the status is not good.
  if status != 200 or reason != 'OK':
    raise error.ServerError('Error while communicating with the server, cannot '
                            'get contest status. Check that the host, username '
                            'and contest id are valid.\n')

  # Parse the JSON response and extract the contest status from it.
  try:
    json_response = json.loads(response)
    return json_response['cs']
  except (KeyError, ValueError) as e:
    raise error.ServerError('Invalid response received from the server, cannot '
                            'get contest status. Check that the contest id is '
                            'valid: {0}.\n'.format(e))

def CanSubmit(contest_status):
  """Check if a contest is accepting submissions given its status.

  Args:
    contest_status: Status of the contest to check.

  Returns:
    True if the contest is accepting and processing submissions.
  """
  return contest_status in [ACTIVE, PRACTICE]


text:
package com.hsj.ecommon;

import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Vector;

public class ParsedItem implements Iterable<ParsedItemMember> {

    private String name;
    private List<ParsedItemMember> memberList = new Vector<ParsedItemMember>();

    public ParsedItem() {
    }

    public ParsedItem(String name) {
        setName(name);
    }

    public void addMember(ParsedItemMember member) {
        memberList.add(member);
    }

    public void addMember(String name, String value) {
        memberList.add(new ParsedItemMember(name, value));
    }

    public boolean checkMembers(String[] memberNames) {
        for (String memberName : memberNames) {
            if (getMember(memberName) == null) {
                return false;
            }
        }
        return true;
    }

    public void clear() {
        memberList.clear();
    }

    public ParsedItemMember getMember(String name) {
        Iterator<ParsedItemMember> iter = getMemberListIterator();
        while (iter.hasNext()) {
            ParsedItemMember member = iter.next();
            if (name.toLowerCase().equals(member.getName().toLowerCase())) {
                return member;
            }
        }
        return null;
    }

    public String getMemberValue(String name) {
        ParsedItemMember member = getMember(name);
        if (member == null) {
            return "";
        }
        return member.getValue();
    }

    public Iterator<ParsedItemMember> getMemberListIterator() {
        return memberList.iterator();
    }

    public String getName() {
        return name;
    }

    public void setName(String name) {
        this.name = name;
    }

    @Override
    public Iterator<ParsedItemMember> iterator() {
        return getMemberListIterator();
    }
}


text:
HomeNewsCNC embraces first BC Colleges Day
CNC embraces first BC Colleges Day
By Kyle Balzer
Tuesday Mar. 7th, 2017
The provincial government has officially declared today, March 7th, as BC Colleges Day, recognizing the role public post-secondary schools, like the College of New Caledonia, play in advancing education for students of all ages.
Dean of University Studies, Dr. Chad Thompson, says they also contribute economic and social developments to BC.
"It's estimated that CNC brings in $60 million in direct income through its activities, but in addition, there's also probably another $150 million annually from increased income from CNC graduates."
NEW: March 7 is @BCColleges Day, https://t.co/nEckkvb0qk @WorkBC #BCTECH #BCpse #BC
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) March 7, 2017
Dr. Thompson says in 2016, CNC saw over 700 graduates from several programs, including health sciences, human services, and especially the trades.
He adds BC's contribution to the trades program has led to new innovations for their facilities.
"We're getting a new heavy equipment building which will focus entirely on our heavy equipment programs within the trades. So, we're delighted to have this and we see it as really meeting the needs of the industry here in the North."
Since 2012, the Ministry of Advanced Education has provided more than $150 million in funding to meet the demand for trade facility upgrades.
March 7 has been designated as "BC Colleges" Day! CNC President Henry Riser is down in Victoria for the proclamation. pic.twitter.com/10H3HdQ9CD
— CNC College (@cnc_bc_ca) March 7, 2017

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I went hiking with a friend a few weeks ago and learned a lot about empathy. I learned a lot about it from myself, who was not being very empathetic. My friend was sharing a really hard thing with me and I kept chiming in with examples from my own life. Something deep down inside of me was saying, "Stop doing that. You're not helping." But I couldn't. I just kept sharing my own stories, diminishing and quieting hers.
I really was trying to be a good friend. I was trying to be an empathetic friend, but what my friend really needed from me that day was to shut up and listen.
Empathy is not… Sharing you own experiences. I am notoriously terrible about this, like that time on the hike I mentioned. When a friend is sharing something with you and you interrupt with a "yeah, that happened to me too and here's what I did" type of statement, it can seem empathetic, but really, its kind of interruptive. It's almost like saying, "Your struggle is not unique. It happens to all of us." We think we are making our friend feel better and less alone, when really, we are diminishing her experience.
Empathy is… Listening. Lots and lots of listening. When someone listens to me, like really listens and isn't just waiting for her turn to talk, I feel cared for. I feel like my words are landing on a soft pillow and will be held with care, rather than landing in an unsafe place.
Empathy is not… Fixing someone's problem. I also like to do this but am trying to make myself be comfortable with listening and hearing rather than rattling off a list of things they can do to improve their situation. I used to think I was a really good friend for doing this. Now I realize I'm being a better friend when I say things like, "That's hard." And then remain completely silent. It's uncomfortable, but when someone does this for me, I can feel them feel my pain and that is better for my pain in that moment than fixing it is. Pain can't really be "fixed" anyways.
Empathy is… Relating to others no matter how different their struggles are from your own. My friend who worked with a prison ministry for several years said he worried about empathizing with the men there because his life was so different from theirs. After spending time with them though, he realized they were much more similar than he thought, because we are all human, we are all broken and we all need help.
Empathy is not… "Silverlining" it, as Brene Brown says. "At least" is the worst thing you can say to someone when she shares something difficult with you. If I am grieving something or someone in my life, and I share that with a friend who then tries to point out all of the positive things I still have, my grieving is put on pause. It transports me out of that place. It's jarring, in a way, and forces me to agree and put on a smile I'm not ready to put on yet. I think learning the art of empathy is one of those lifelong journey things, but I'm so grateful to those who are showing it to me so that I can learn better how to show it back.
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Thanks, Ann! I love your thoughts and wisdom.
This is a great read….I really struggle with the wanting to share my story and trying to "fix" things for people–as a pastor's wife I find myself in this listening position so often and this article encourages me to stop fixing and truly listen with my heart. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, I think is very difficult for leaders to show empathy to others, that had happened to me, all the time I´am thinking all the time that I can give my advise (orders! haha) and solve other problems, but been there sitting, listening and cry with those who cry… it´s not easy, thanks for writing and sharing this with us.
Is a delight reading you every week.
Carlos. From Colombia, South America.
Thanks for your thoughts, Carlos! Yes, leadership brings an entirely new dynamic to empathy, doesn't it?
Yes, it´s true, leadership at least Jesus´s version has it`s own dynamic, and it´s probably not the way we think, or this world think. His leadership was also empathy, Jesus identified himself deeply with others, so everybody felt that empathy and that´s why they followed and believed him.
This is an excellent article. You nailed it. I can well remember that over the years (82 of them) I have gained the most when a friend truly "listened" to my problems. Those are the friends I seek when I have something heavy on my heart because they know how to empathize.
And I bet you are often the friend that they seek 🙂 So great to hear from you Charlene!
Wow! I can so relate. I needed to read your words. I do exactly what you did today with a friend. I really thought that was being empathetic!! Back down on my knees! Maybe you can teach an old dog new things.
Great thoughts, Andrea! I tend to think that I am empathizing by trying to offer a solution when what the person really needs is a listening ear. I also find myself doing the "at least" thing because I am a pretty optimistic person, but that's not always helpful either. Thanks for writing this!
I, too, have friends who are practiced interruptors and "at least"ers. My irritation with them tends to cloud my own reflection in the mirror. Thank you for this reminder to practice sacred listening, above all.
How do you relate to others without sharing your experience and diminishing theirs?


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