text:
Marie Stock awarded MBE for services to education
College Vice Principal recognised for her significant contributions to education over a 22-year career.
Marie Stock, Vice Principal at The Manchester College, has been awarded an MBE for her services to education, recognising the long term, exemplar impact that her contributions have made to the community.
Marie, who in her current role is the College Vice Principal for Student Experience, Support and Safeguarding, first joined the College in 1999 as a tutor in the hairdressing department. In the subsequent 22 years Marie has moved from curriculum into student support and experience, developing extensive expertise in safeguarding, careers and welfare and further education accessibility.
This expertise led to a one-year secondment with Greater Manchester Combined Authority in 2019, as the Greater Manchester College Group's representative, where Marie was the educational lead in the newly formed Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit. In this role Marie provided advice, guidance and expertise in developing a strategy and delivering initiatives to tackle knife crime, reduce violence and help to keep young people and communities safer.
Commenting on the award Marie said:
I feel incredibly humbled to have received this honour when so many of my colleagues make outstanding contributions everyday to delivering further education and supporting young people across Greater Manchester.
"When I first came into education, I never expected my career to lead to where I am today. I feel privileged to be able to make a difference to young people's lives and help them secure better outcomes while working with so many other dedicated and committed professionals every day. It is a real surprise to have received an award for doing something I love."
As an Irish citizen, Marie's MBE was not announced in the New Years' Honours list, with her honour instead being announced following the process for non-British citizens which was formally confirmed today.
College Principal Lisa O'Loughlin commented:
As a College we are delighted and proud that Marie's significant contributions to education in the city of Manchester have been recognised with an MBE.
"Marie's knowledge and expertise on safeguarding and providing support to ensure young people can access further education is unparalleled. She has not only used this to the benefit of our students but ensured that it has been shared as best practice across Greater Manchester and the wider further education sector to help as many young people as possible.
"On behalf of everyone at The Manchester College and the Greater Manchester College's Group, I would like to congratulate Marie on her MBE."
The Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) is awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community. This will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others.


Innovative all-in-one™ zoom integrates state-of-the-art optical design, PZD (Piezo Drive)*1 and Tamron's exclusive VC (Vibration Compensation)*2 system to achieve superb image quality in a remarkably compact, lightweight package.
June 19, 2014, Saitama, Japan - Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Morio Ono), a leading manufacturer of precision optics, has announced the release of 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010), an advanced new all-in-one™ zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras.
Having revolutionized the optical design of the previous 28-300mm (Model A20), Tamron is now launching a powerful new, high-power zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras that enhances image quality and incorporates the PZD (Piezo Drive)*1—a standing-wave ultrasonic motor system optimized for swift, quiet AF—and the acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation)*2 mechanism in an amazingly compact configuration.
On this date the Canon and Nikon mount models will be simultaneously launched worldwide. The launch date of the Sony compatible mount model will be announced at a later date.
In addition to state-of-the-art optical design that facilitates downsizing of the lens body, the mechanical design, which incorporates a highly sophisticated multi-stack-cam layout that takes up far less space, and PZD (Piezo Drive)*1, an autofocus drive system with a simpler, more compact structure, has made it possible to reduce the overall dimensions of this lens compared to the existing Tamron 28-300mm (Model A20). These technologies are the fruit of Tamron's more than 20 years of research and development in the high-power zoom lens field.
The PZD (Piezo Drive)*1, a standing-wave ultrasonic motor system, delivers faster, quieter, more precise action when the autofocus is engaged. The full-time manual focus system is easy and intuitive, enabling quick and convenient manual focus at any time.
Tamron's acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation)*2mechanism reduces image blur caused by camera shake to deliver significantly sharper images even when shooting handheld.
*1 PZD (Piezo Drive) is a standing-wave type ultrasonic motor system developed by Tamron. It delivers outstanding speed and quiet operation in the AF mode. It also provides greater flexibility in design compared with ring-type ultrasonic motors, thus contributing to reduced lens size.
*2 VC (Vibration Compensation) is Tamron's proprietary tri-axial image stabilization mechanism.
*3 The Sony mount model does not include VC, since the bodies of Sony DSLR cameras include built-in image stabilization functionality. The name of the Sony mount model is "28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di PZD" without the VC designation.
*Length and weight are based on figures for the Nikon mount model.
Ultrasonic motors are classified into two types depending on how the energy used to move the drive is generated: traveling-wave motors and standing-wave motors. Traveling-wave motors include the ring-type ultrasonic motor that has been adopted for the SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 VC USD (Model A005) and other lenses.
On the other hand, the PZD (Piezo Drive) adopted for the 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 VC PZD (Model B008), the 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 VC PZD MACRO (Model B016) and the new Model A010 is classified as a standing-wave ultrasonic motor system. The standing-wave ultrasonic motor system utilizes ultrasonic-frequency voltage to extend and turn the piezoelectric (piezoceramic) element, which causes the entire element to vibrate in an "S" pattern known as a standing-wave motion. The vibration of the element generates an elliptic motion at the metal tip, which is attached to the tip of the element and in contact with the rotor. Friction of the metal tip with the rotor caused by this elliptic motion turns the rotor to focus the lens. Innovations to reduce parts and simplify operation also contributed to the lens's reduced size and weight.


text:
What the hell is a European Canadian?
by Charlie Smith on August 17th, 2017 at 6:06 PM
Critics of Canada's immigration policies have taken to using the term "European Canadians" to describe more than 20 million residents who trace their roots back to a multitude of countries.
Europe extends from the Ural and Caucasus moutain ranges in the east to the Iberian peninsula in the southwest and to Iceland in the northwest.
It includes 50 nations, including some that straddle the boundary with Asia, such as Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Azerbaijan. The population of this continent is a staggering 750 million.
The term "European Canadian" implies there's a commonality and a bond between those who trace their ancestry to Ukraine, Portugal, Greece, Finland, Germany, Romania, Turkey, Switzerland, Estonia, and England, to name just 10 of those countries.
There's even a Council of European Canadians that's been formed to promote "Canada's European heritage".
In reality, this term is a form of reductionism that has the effect of downplaying the multitude of differences between these 20 million-plus residents. These differences can encompass such things as their class, educational level, socioeconomic status, occupation, religion, number of generations in Canada, sexual orientation, urban versus rural dweller, political perspective, home province, hobbies, age, gender, or family status.
When you consider all these variables, it's likely that lots of "European Canadians" have far more in common with "Asian Canadians" or "South American Canadians" or "Israeli Canadians" in their own communities than they do with many of their fellow "European Canadians" in other parts of the country.
It's worth keeping in mind as Vancouver prepares for what could be an ugly showdown on Saturday (August 19) between white nationalists and diversity advocates at Vancouver City Hall.
Should the city impose restrictions on anti-immigration protests in Vancouver?
Yes 60%
No 40%
Anti-racism rally planned in Vancouver to protest opponents of Muslims and immigration
Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson encourages citizens to protest against white supremacy and hate speech

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Q: conditional which.min function I have two sets of data, one is coordinates of machines, one is coordinates of the nearest repair shop.
I have a working model that has assigned each machine to the nearest store. However one store only has 1 machine and another has 7 machines assigned to it.
What I want is to add a condition so that each store is assigned at least 2 machines but no more than 4.
library(geosphere)
library(ggplot2)
#machine Locations
machine.x <- c(-122.37, -111.72,    -111.87,    -112.05,    -87.17, -86.57, -86.54, -88.04, -86.61, -88.04, -86.61)
machine.y <- c(37.56,   35.23,  33.38,  33.57,  30.36,  30.75,  30.46,  30.68,  30.42,  30.68,  30.42)
machines <- data.frame(machine.x, machine.y)
#store locations
store.x <- c(-121.98, -112.17, -86.57)
store.y <- c(37.56, 33.59, 30.75)
stores <- data.frame(store.x, store.y)

centers<-data.frame(x=stores$store.x, y=stores$store.y)
pts<-data.frame(x=(machines$machine.x), y=(machines$machine.y))

#allocate space
distance<-matrix(-1, nrow = length(pts$x), ncol= length(centers$x))
#calculate the dist matrix - the define centers to each point
#columns represent centers and the rows are the data points
dm<-apply(data.frame(1:length(centers$x)), 1, function(x){ replace(distance[,x], 1:length(pts$x), distGeo(centers[x,], pts))})

#find the column with the smallest distance
closestcenter<-apply(dm, 1, which.min)

#color code the original data for verification
colors<-c(stores)
#create a scatter plot of assets color coded by which fe they belong to
plot(pts, col=closestcenter, pch=9)

So what I want is for each group to have a minimum count of 2 and a max count of 4, I tried adding a if else statement in the closest center variable but it didn't get even close to working out the way I thought it would. and i've looked around on line but can't find any way to add a counting condition to the which.min statement.
Note:My actual data set has several thousand machines and over 100 stores.

A: If M is an 11 x 3 zero-one matrix where M[i,j] = 1 if machine i is assigned to store j and 0 otherwise then the rows of M must each sum to 1 and the columns must each sum to 2 to 4 inclusive and we want to choose such an M which minimizes the sum of the distances sum(M * dm), say.  This would give us the 0-1 linear program shown below.  Below A is such that A %*% c(M) is the same as rowSums(M).  Also B is such that B %*% c(M) is the same as colSums(M).
library(lpSolve)

k <- 3
n <- 11

dir <- "min"
objective.in <- c(dm)
A <- t(rep(1, k)) %x% diag(n)
B <- diag(k) %x% t(rep(1, n))
const.mat <- rbind(A, B, B)
const.dir <- c(rep("==", n), rep(">=", 3), rep("<=", 3))
const.rhs <- c(rep(1, n), rep(2, k), rep(4, k))
res <- lp(dir, objective.in, const.mat, const.dir, const.rhs, all.bin = TRUE)

res
## Success: the objective function is 9025807

soln <- matrix(res$solution, n, k)

and this solution:
> soln
      [,1] [,2] [,3]
 [1,]    1    0    0
 [2,]    1    0    0
 [3,]    0    1    0
 [4,]    0    1    0
 [5,]    0    1    0
 [6,]    0    0    1
 [7,]    0    0    1
 [8,]    1    0    0
 [9,]    0    0    1
[10,]    0    1    0
[11,]    0    0    1

or in terms of the vector of store numbers assigned to each machine:
c(soln %*% (1:k))
## [1] 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


– Spreading the culture of moderation, tolerance, and advocating rejection of violence and acceptance of the others. The culture that represents the spirit of Islamic teaching and human values as a solid basis for dialogue with the others.
– The channel represents a sound intermediary approach, rejecting all forms of extremism.
– The programs broadcast in favor of the development of communities, the channel carries a message of the service and the advancement of Islamic nation and communities.
– Attention to youth and young people by providing a new kind of meaningful and useful entertainment.
Al Anwar channel has started broadcasting in 2004. It can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.


text:
Q: Is there a way to replace kdm with gdm? Well i tried kubuntu not long ago , didnt liked it and purged it from my system,
except one thing, I still have the kde login screen, is there anyway to get my gnome login screen back?

A: Simply execute
sudo dpkg-reconfigure gdm

and select gdm instead of kdm.

A: Or you can install gdm and choose desktop when you want to login
sudo apt-get install gdm


Troubleshooting Outlook Calendar Performance Issues.
Microsoft Outlook user faces poor calendar performance issues. All the functionality of Outlook gets badly affected. User fails to send and receive emails, PST file becomes inaccessible or if accessed then anykind of updation in the file takes longer than usual time. It mainly occurs when Outlook is intensily used by users. When user sends and receives email through Outlook then the email as well as calendars gets synchronized. And when the number of calendars which single profile of Outlook contains, crosses the normal range then the problems occur. Some users keep 30-40 calendars in the single profile shared with or from others and accessed simultaneously. For each synchronization done by Outlook, all the other calendars too gets synchronized. The process keeps on going and Outlook keeps synchronizing. This process in return drops the performance of Outlook.
User can manage the performance issues faced while running Outlook. They can limit the number of items in the Outlook folder which include inbox, calendar, tasks, sent mail, trash, notes, journals, etc. User should also limit number of calendars which they share. Special importance should be given to inbox, sent mails and trash which are most commonly and frequently used. The number of items in any folder depends upon the purpose for which the Outlook profile is being used. It also depends upon the capacity of Outlook and its PST file. The recommended number of items for Outlook folder lies between 2500 and 5000. Additionally, hierarchies should be maintained and upto 3 levels with follow-up of mailbox manager policies.
Outlook Calendar Performance Issues may also occur due to very large PST file or corrupt PST file. To repair the damage of PST, user should first try the inbuilt utility known as Scanpst.exe(or Inbox Repair Tool). It comes with Outlook and gets installed at the time of Outlook or Office installation. The tool is not available for download. It can be located in the Outlook folder of Program Files. Launch the tool and repair the file in few simple steps. But remember there are few limitations of this tool. Large and severely corrupt file are not repaired by this tool. For such files user will have to go for third party Outlook PST Repair tool. Third party tool uses highly sophisticated algorithm to fix the damage of PST and recover all the inaccessible data from it. It comes in both the trial and full version so users can check it out using its trial version.


text:
Tagged spider-man
Entertainment, Movies, Reviews
NOTE: Be advised that there are some hefty spoilers from this past April's, "Avengers: Endgame" in this review. If you have yet to see, "Avengers: Endgame", and are concerned with preserving your enjoyment of t...
E3 History: PlayStation
E3 2019, E3 History, Gaming
With E3 2019 nearly upon us, we wanted to look back at the last quarter-century of the Expo that brought us here. Despite Sony not being at E3 this year, they absolutely still deserve to be looked back at as on...
Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer
Entertainment, Movies, Trailers
Warning: serious Avengers: Endgame spoilers in this trailer. DO NOT watch it if you have yet to see the film. Otherwise, enjoy!...
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review
Chances are, moviegoers know the drill with Peter Parker and his super-powered alter-ego by now. Spider-Man is arguably one of the most iconic superheroes in the world, particularly in cinema, and Sony Pictures...
Marvel's Spider-Man: The Heist DLC Review
Superheroes and video games are a match made in Heaven, but it hasn't always felt that way. In the days before the masterpiece that is Batman: Arkham Asylum (not to mention its excellent but not as good seq...
Venom Review
Despite Sony Pictures striking a deal with Marvel Studios to share the film rights to the ultra-popular Spider-Man, and thus allow him to join the also-ultra-popular Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, it seems t...
Marvel's Spider-Man Review
Over the years, superheroes and video games have combined many times. They've done so through spin-offs and separately created experiences, but have also been partners in a lot of movie tie-ins. While licen...
New Marvel's Spider-Man trailer highlights combat abilities
Thanks to IGN, we now have another look at Insomniac's upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man. This time around, though, the focus is on combat instead of webslinging or anything else. Presented with an audio overlay ...
Marvel's Spider-Man swings into two new trailers
It's always felt as if Marvel's Spider-Man is a ways off, but that truly isn't the case anymore. In fact, the incredible-looking superhero game is set to release next month, and is currently one of the industry...
PlayStation E3: stunning gameplay for games we won't see until after 2020
E3 2018, Gaming, Impressions
Sony set an interesting precedent for their E3 showcase about a month before their show, announcing that four games would be the main highlight of their presentation. They delivered on the promise of four in...


Chesterton Fire Chief Mike Orlich is encouraging folks to take advantage of the new Smart911 system implemented earlier this month.
At the Town Council's meeting Monday night, Orlich said that the system can "enhance" emergency response by providing police, fire, or EMS personnel with crucial information about residents' medical history, the layout of a home, and infrastructure.
Subscribers, for instance, can upload photos of children, should law enforcement need to issue an Amber Alert, Orlich said.
Other possibilities: folks can provide special instructions about accessing the home, detailed information on emergency shutoffs, the number and kinds of pets, vehicles at the home, and emergency contact numbers.
All information entered into the Smart911 system is kept confidential until a call to 911 is registered from that address. At that point the account is opened for emergency responders.
In other business, Orlich took a moment to thank everyone who attended the 10th annual CFD Street Dance on Saturday, and everyone who helped to make it such a success.
At least 1,000 persons attended and probably upward of 1,200, Orlich said.
Meanwhile, Orlich reported that new nozzles acquired through a FEMA grant were delivered last week and will be outfitted on the CFD's vehicles. The nozzles join new hose, also purchased through the grant.
Police Chief Dave Cincoski announced that the 10th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, will be remembered and the martyrs honored on Sept. 11, at a ceremony at the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve.
It begins at 2 p.m. and the CPD, CFD, and other agencies will be participating.


The song, which made its radio debut on BBC Scotland, previews a new album recorded in the mountains of Utah with artist/producer Joshua James and lands just ahead of D'Amato's most extensive European tour yet - starting this week. The run includes both headline and festival performances, as well as support dates with celebrated roots rockers American Aquarium.
Anthony D'Amato's most recent full-length, Cold Snap includes contributions from Conor Oberst and members of Bright Eyes, The Faint, and Cursive. The album earned praise everywhere from the BBC to the Associated Press and garnered D'Amato's national television debut in America.
The album built off the success of D'Amato's 2014 New West Records debut, The Shipwreck From The Shore. That record generated raves on both sides of the pond, with NPR lauding that D'Amato "writes in the tradition of Bruce Springsteen or Josh Ritter," and Uncutproclaiming that his songwriting "echoes with early Bob Dylan."


text:
'The Most Fun I've Had On Any Set': Actor Damon Herriman On 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' & Charles MansonThe actor discusses what it was like to play Charles Manson in the new Quentin Tarantino movie.
Beautiful Los Feliz Home For Sale: Breathtaking Views, Great Price, Manson Family Killed Couple Here
Charles Manson Follower, Murderer Recommended For ParoleCalifornia's incoming governor, Gavin Newsom, could block the parole in coming months. Termed-out Gov. Jerry Brown has consistently stopped releases for followers of the cult leader, who died in prison in 2017.
Grandson Wins Bizarre Battle Over Body Of Charles MansonThe battle for the body foreshadows what lies ahead as competing camps wrestle for control of the estate.
Manson's Body In Limbo Another Month As Heirs Fight Over RemainsThe corpse of Charles Manson will remain in a morgue for at least another month while would-be heirs and a friend wait for a court hearing to fight over his remains.
Battle Over Charles Manson's Estate Taking Place In L.A. CourtroomThe legal battle for his body or possessions could land in any of three California counties where those cities are located as friends and purported kin wage a court fight Friday that includes nasty accusations about profiteering off the death of the cult leader.
Meet Charles Manson's Best FriendOne Santa Clarita man says he saw another side of the cult leader, the rest of the world did not and now he says he's in charge of his remains.
Beach Boys, Guns N' Roses Song Royalties Complicates Fight Over Charles Manson's RemainsThe fight over the body and possessions of apocalyptic cult leader Charles Manson has fragmented into at least three camps competing over an estate that could cash in on songs he wrote that were used by The Beach Boys and Guns N' Roses.
Death Certificate: Charles Manson Had Colon Cancer, Died Of Heart FailureCult leader Charles Manson died of cardiac arrest accompanied by respiratory failure, triggered by colon cancer that had spread to other areas of his body, according to his death certificate.
A Bidding War May Be Brewing Over Manson's RemainsThe body of murder mastermind Charles Manson was barely cold when competing bids began for his remains and belongings among relatives and longtime associates.
'There Isn't Closure:' Grandson Of Manson Victim Speaks Out After Murderous Cult Leader's DeathFor many, the 83-year-old's passing does little to heal old wounds.
With No Known Family, 'Undetermined' What Will Happen To Manson's RemainsPrison officials say it's "undetermined" what will happen with the remains of cult leader Charles Manson.
Charles Manson Dead At 83Sharon Tate's sister, Debra Tate, confirmed to CBS2/KCAL9 she got a call around 8:30 p.m. from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Reports: Manson Hospitalized In BakersfieldManson is serving nine life terms for ordering a wave of killings in the summer of 1969.
Former Manson Disciple Van Houten Granted Parole AgainLeslie Van Houten, the youngest of Charles Manson's murderous followers, was granted parole by a state board Wednesday.


text:
Rob Reiner News - Page 3
Bronx, NY, USA
Date of Birth: March 06, 1947 (74)
Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA
Casting Announced For Famous Courtroom Drama A FEW GOOD MEN In St. Jacobs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020
Can audiences 'handle the truth?' That is the pivotal question at the centre of the famed legal drama A Few Good Men, which opens the highly-anticipated 2020 Season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. The hit play about military corruption and the quest for justice will be on stage for three weeks only from March 4 to March 22.
RICHARD JEWELL's Kathy Bates Earns Fourth Oscar Nomination; Film Now Screens in the Philippines
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 16, 2020
The Academy Awards' voters have given the Best Supporting Actress nomination to Kathy Bates' portrayal of a doting mother, Bobi Jewell, in Clint Eastwood's biographical drama Richard Jewell. This nod is her fourth acting nomination from the Academy Awards.
Rob Reiner To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At Sedona International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020
Coming off a record-breaking 25th anniversary celebration, the Sedona International Film Festival launches its next quarter century with nine days of compelling films, workshops, events and special guests from Feb. 22 through March 1.
Fran Drescher Will Make Her Café Carlyle Debut This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2020
Acclaimed actress, comedian, writer and activist Fran Drescher makes her Café Carlyle debut, June 16 a?" 20. The Queens native has received two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for her portrayal as the lovable Miss Fine on the CBS hit series The Nanny, a show she also created, wrote, directed and executive produced. Fran's next sitcom was based off of her real life relationship with her gay ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson -- a show she also produced, created, and starred in called Happily Divorced. Currently, she is starring in NBC's new sitcom Indebted where she plays a baby boomer gone broke who has to move in with her adult son and his young family. An accomplished film actress, she's won Esquire's Five Minute Oscar for her memorable performance in the mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap. She has co-starred in countless films throughout her career with the likes of Robin Williams, Dan Aykroyd, Tim Robbins and Billy Crystal, not to mention such esteemed directors as Rob Reiner, Milos Forman and Francis Ford Coppola. Her latest films slated to be released this year are The Creatress and After Class.
Rob Reiner, Mira Sorvino & Michelle Krusiec Will Guest Star on HOLLYWOOD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 18, 2019
Deadline reports that Ryan Murphy's appropriately-star-studded Netflix series 'Hollywood' has added three new guest cast members - Rob Reiner, Mira Sorvino and Michelle Krusiec.
Rob Reiner Brings THIS IS SPINAL TAP To Worcester
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2019
This one goes to 11! Join director and co-writer Rob Reiner as he shares stories from his expansive career, answers questions in a moderated discussion and presents a full-length screening of a?oeThis Is Spinal Tapa?? at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 pm. Tickets to Rob Reiner LIVE plus a screening of This Is Spinal Tap go on sale to members on Friday, November 29 and to the public on Monday, December 2.
Photo Flash: Rob Reiner, Tate Donovan and More in CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY At Groundlings Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2019
Celebrity Autobiography returns to LA to the renowned Groundlings Theater direct from a successful limited run on Broadway. This is the critically acclaimed, international smash-hit comedy (London's West End to the Sydney Opera House) where jaw-dropping, outrageous, 'hard to believe they wrote them' celebrity memoirs are acted out live on-stage verbatim by other celebrities. Created by Eugene Pack and developed with Dayle Reyfel, the show opened in New York to rave reviews and won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience.
Kristin Chenoweth, Sean Hayes & More to Present at THE PALEY HONORS Celebrating TV's Comedy Legends
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2019
The Paley Center for Media today announced a star-studded lineup of presenters and guests who will participate in this year's The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute to Television's Comedy Legends. The event will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30pm at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Celebrate The 35th Anniversary Of THIS IS SPINAL TAP With Rob Reiner At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2019
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Rob Reiner & This Is Spinal Tap on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.
30th Anniversary Screening of WHEN HARRY MET SALLY Will Play at The Ridgefield Playhouse
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 1, 2019
A special 30th Anniversary screening of When Harry Met Sally, featuring exclusive content from Turner Classic Movies, comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7pm, part of the Cohen and Wolf P.C. Movie Series. Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) meet when they share a car on a trip from Chicago to New York right after both graduate from college. As the two build their lives and careers in Manhattan, they find love and heartache–with other people–but their paths continue to cross and their friendship continues to grow over the years…until they confront the decision whether to let their friendship develop into romance.
BWW Review: THE PACK - A Monthly Dose Of Laughter Is The Best Medicine Taken With A Spoonful Of Hilarity at The Groundlings
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Oct 28, 2019
There are four different playlets, newly written and presented by Eugene Pack, narrated by Rebecca Lane, that are 'put on their feet,' as the actors hold scripts and improvise their newly seen dialogue. This is now happening monthly. They delve into the crazy, neurotic, blundering, very relatable characters with relish, which works very nicely for that feeling where audiences and performers share all having fun together, feeding off of each others' enthusiasm. That's what you call a 'Good House.'
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Comes to Groundlings Theater On Nov. 18
by Julie Musbach - Oct 22, 2019
Celebrity Autobiography returns to LA to the renowned Groundlings Theater direct from a successful limited run on Broadway. This is the critically acclaimed, international smash-hit comedy (London's West End to the Sydney Opera House) where jaw-dropping, outrageous, 'hard to believe they wrote them' celebrity memoirs are acted out live on-stage verbatim by other celebrities.
Production Underway For Robin Wright's Directorial Debut LAND
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 18, 2019
Production is currently underway in Alberta, Canada on Land, the feature directorial debut from Golden Globe winner Robin Wright. Wright directs and stars in the film written by Jesse Chatham with revisions by Erin Dignam. Co-starring with Wright is Oscar and ALMA Nominee Demián Bichir. Joining them in the cast is Kim Dickens (Gone Girl). Land is produced by Allyn Stewart, Lora Kennedy, and Big Beach's Peter Saraf and Leah Holzer. Wright will executive produce alongside John Sloss & Steve Farneth of Cinetic Media with Nomadic Pictures' Chad Oakes & Mike Frislev. Focus Features will distribute domestically, and Universal Pictures International will handle foreign distribution.
PRAYERS OF A SAINT A Short Film By Santho Goonewardene, Will Screen At The La Femme International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2019
PRAYERS OF A SAINT, a dramatic short film written and directed by Santho Goonewardene, will be featured in the 15th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival on Saturday, October 19th at 2PM, 2019 at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. The film is also entered into competition at the 10th Annual Oaxaca FilmFest in Oaxaca, Mexico, Oct. 7, 2019 and the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival in Palm Desert, California on Nov. 1, 2019.
THE BRONX, USA, A Celebration of the Dynamic Diversity of the Bronx, Debuts Oct. 30, Exclusively on HBO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 15, 2019
From the team behind HBO's 'If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast,' THE BRONX, USA, debuting WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (9:00-10:25 p.m. ET/PT), follows producer George Shapiro as he returns to his hometown of the Bronx. Revisiting the streets, stores and memories of his childhood, Shapiro reflects on the singularity of the borough he grew up in and the close friendships he made there that have stood the test of time.
Star of Stage and Screen Rip Taylor Dies
by Robert Diamond - Oct 6, 2019
BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Rip Taylor, known for his appearances on both stage and screen died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 84 in Beverly Hills CA.
Hamptons International Film Festival's FOR SAMA & KIFARU Directors Talk Documentaries On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2019
PRAYERS OF A SAINT Will Screen At The La Femme International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2019
VIDEO: Jessica Hecht Talks SEINFELD on TODAY SHOW
by Stage Tube - Sep 25, 2019
Jessica Hecht, who played George's girlfriend Lindsay, on Seinfeld, recalls, 'They were such a genius system of making it funny, and George making it funny that you just kind of plugged yourself in and people would scream with laughter.a?? Watch the clip from 'Today Show' below!
19th Annual The 24 Hour Plays Gala To Honor Kathy Bates; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019
Academy Award-winning actor Kathy Bates will be honored at its 19th Annual The 24 Hour Plays Broadway Gala.
« prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 32 next »


Hire the Best Ceiling Fan Repair Services in Auburndale, FL on HomeAdvisor. Compare Homeowner Reviews from Top Auburndale Ceiling Fan Repair services. Get Quotes & Book Instantly.
Estimate for Auburndale FL Ceiling Fan Repair Ceiling Fan Repair in Haines City quote If you're looking for an affordable, cost effective way to save on energy bills for the entire year round, there's no simpler or more effective way than with ceiling fan repair for Winter Haven, FL homes.
Auburndale, FL Sold Home Prices. 981 Classic View Dr, Auburndale, Florida. Light fixtures and ceiling fans. En suite master bath. 42 inch maple cabinets. Large bright office.
Ideally located in Auburndale, Florida, the Hamptons Golf & Country Club offers stunning scenery, engaging activities, and a welcoming community.
Electric by Ken, Inc. | HomeAdvisor prescreened Electricians in Auburndale, FL. … I have been doing electrical repair for 20 plus years in homes and mobile homes; We have 5 employese on the road to service …. Project: Install a Ceiling Fan.
Events. Movie Night: Remember the Titans. February 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pmFree – Auburndale Community Center. Renaissance Fair. March 12 @ 3:30 pm – 7:00 pmFree – Auburndale Public Library.
Choosing Ways To Conserve Your Funds. At Ceiling Fan Repair Guys, we are aware that you must keep in budget and lower your expenses anywhere it is possible to.Though, being economical should never signify that you compromise superior quality with Ceiling Fan Repairs in Auburndale, FL.


text:
Olivier Guyot
VF Corp completes acquisition of Supreme
In the days between Christmas and the New Year, Supreme officially joined the VF Corp portfolio. The American conglomerate, which already owns The North Face, Timberland, Vans and Dickies, announced that it had completed the preliminary stages of the high-profile acquisition on December 28, paying $2.1 billion for the cult New York-based streetwear label.
A Supreme store in Paris - Supreme
Founded by James Jebbia in 1994, Supreme was initially a store on the corner of Lafayette Street and Prince Street, in NYC. With its acquisition by VF Corp, the label will be joining a portfolio made up of brands with which it has been collaborating for a number of years.
In documents submitted to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Denver, Colorado-based VF further explained that, if certain post-closing milestones are met, the company could pay up to another $300 million for the brand.
According to the group, which will wrap up its fiscal year at the end of March 2021, Supreme's contribution to the current year is expected to be modest. As of the next fiscal year, however, the company predicts that the brand will contribute around $500 million to its annual revenues, with further growth expected for the following years. In fiscal 2020, which closed in March 2020, the American group reported revenues of $10.49 billion.
Vans helps drive recovery at VF Corp
Rolex tops list of most searched for fakes
The North Face launches 'Have You Ever' campaign
Fashion brands "too slow" on sustainability and ethics transparency - report


text:
4 Things You Didn't Know About the Subaru Challenge in Singapore
November 8, 2016 |Posted by Alevin Chan | Finance News
The Subaru Challenge sounds like an easy way to own a car, but here's what most Singaporeans don't know about this competition.
The Mediacorp Subaru Car Challenge is back in Singapore to inflict sore backs, jelly knees and spontaneous hallucinations.
In 2016, a winner will emerge from among 400 contestants who came from all over Asia for the chance to win a brand new car – a Subaru XV 1.6 I-S, worth S$69,600.
What is the Subaru Challenge?
The Subaru Challenge is that crazy competition where you place one hand on a designated spot on a chosen vehicle for as long as you can. The last man/woman left standing wins the car!
There are breaks given, of course (the organisers aren't monsters). Every contestant gets a generous 5-minute break for every 6 hours of standing in place. There are also stage performances and DJ shows to help the participants and their supporters pass the time.
Here are 4 things you did not know about the 15-year-old competition.
Contestants at the Subaru Palm Challenge 2015. Photo source: Auto Freaks
1. The Car You Win Does NOT Come with COE
Participants no doubt got an extra shot of motivation during last year's competition when it was announced that the prize also includes the vehicle's COE.
That was the first time in 14 years that the COE would be paid for, which bumped the value of the prize to over S$100,000.
However, the ultimate winner in 2015 was a Vietnamese gentleman, meaning that the sponsors' good intentions to pay for the COE remain just that. The Subaru Challenge had grown to be an Asia-wide affair since 2008.
Perhaps still giddy at having dodged the bullet in 2015, the organisers has decided to stick to tradition and not give away the COE this year.
A quick check found that as of October, the COE for a Subaru XV 1.6i-S stood at nearly S$51,000. Onlookers and supporters, use this information however you will.
Contestant at the 2015 Subaru Challenge. Photo source: Channel News Asia
2. The Competition Pushes the Edges of Human Limits
Last year's competition ended after a staggering 77 hours and 58 minutes. Still, that timing was practically a breeze when compared to 2014's backbreaking 82 hours and 16 minutes.
Compare this to the 60 hours that the winner of the first competition endured in 2002, and one thing becomes abundantly clear: the Subaru Challenge has gotten way tougher.
In order to stand a chance at winning, you need bull-like endurance and the fitness to carry your ambitions through. The challenge has bested even the likes of martial arts instructors and young adult athletes.
We know of someone who had to drop out of this year's competition on account of a swollen wrist. And to think that he had trained for the challenge for well over a month, doing squats and goodness knows what else.
A contestant collapses at last year's Subaru Palm Challenge. Photo source: Channel News Asia
3. You Could (Temporarily) Lose Your Mind
You can imagine that the challenge is pretty brutal on your body. But even if your legs don't give way, your mind likely will.
Past participants have been seen wandering off in the middle of the competition because they forgot they were in the middle of the competition. Some also reported hallucinations, seeing their fingers as potato chips and keyboards.
A runner-up in 2014's challenge reported seeing black spots and hearing music in her head after going for 80 hours without sleep. When her finger eventually slipped and she was tapped out, she was bewildered to find herself in the competition in the first place.
Nguyen Phuoc Huynh was the winner of the 2016 Subaru Challenge. Photo source: Channel News Asia
4. It Is the Most Cost-efficient Way to Own a Car
Last year's winner walked (or most likely, limped) away with a vehicle worth about S$58,000 (less COE) after a gruelling 78 hours.
This works out to an hourly rate of S$743.60 per hour. Had he been Singaporean, and therefore entitled to receive the COE, his hourly rate would be an eye-popping S$1,475 per hour.
Having spent 82 hours to win a S$85,000 car, the winner the year before clocked an hourly rate of S$1,036 per hour.
Now, unless you know another way to earn between S$1,000 to S$1,500 per hour consistently for at least 80 hours, the Subaru Challenge remains the most cost-efficient way to own a fancy sports car for ordinary folks like you and me.
All you have to do is to outlast everyone else as you suffer knee-aches and backaches from hell, resist the temptation to eat your fingers, and find some way to rein in your soul as it fights to flee your mortal shell.
Easy peasy.
Read This Next:
Are You Ready to Get a Car Loan in Singapore?
Don't Fall For These 5 Taobao Scams in Singapore
A Certified Financial Planner with a curiosity about what makes people tick, Alevin's mission is to help readers understand the psychology of money. He's also on an ongoing quest to optimize happiness and enjoyment in his life.


text:
Q: Where go my logging files of my webapp on a linux Tomcat 7 installation? I currently develop a simple web app using Eclipse and a local Tomcat 7 server. I configured Eclipse so I can start the Tomcat 7 right out of my IDE - not much magic here.
In my web app, I use SLF4J with Logback, which looks like this in a service class:
public class MyServiceImpl implements MyService
{
  private static Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger( MyServiceImpl.class );

  public void doSomeStuff()
  {
      logger.info( "Doing some stuff" );
  }
}

My logging is configured this way:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<configuration>

    <appender name="fileAppender" class="ch.qos.logback.core.rolling.RollingFileAppender">
        <rollingPolicy class="ch.qos.logback.core.rolling.TimeBasedRollingPolicy">
            <fileNamePattern>log/MyTestWebApp.%d.log.zip</fileNamePattern>
            <maxHistory>30</maxHistory>
        </rollingPolicy>
        <encoder>
            <pattern>%d{HH:mm:ss.SSS} [%thread] %-5level %logger{36} - %msg%n</pattern>
        </encoder>
    </appender>

    <logger name="com.test" level="WARN" />

    <root level="WARN">
        <appender-ref ref="fileAppender" />
    </root>

</configuration>

When I start my web app and so the local Tomcat 7 server, the logging output goes to
./log/MyTestWebApp.log

as expected, where the current directory is that where my web app is (for example, where my Maven pom.xml is).
When I start my web app on a remote linux machine, I can't find any "MyTestWebApp.log" file, not in directoy of my web app, nor in the Tomcat7-root directory.
So my simple question is, where do those logs go and where is my "MyTestWebApp.log" file respectively?
Thanks a lot for your help!

A: The log file is inside the starting directory of Tomcat. You can get this directory with this command:
grep -az "\bPWD" /proc/TOMCAT_PID/environ

A: Have you checked the permissions inside your tomcat7 directory? I.e. who owns /var/lib/tomcat7 ? Sometimes an installation will make this directory owned by root, not allowing the Tomcat7 user to create a 'log' directory in there in the first place.
To fix it, simply
sudo chown tomcat7:tomcat7 /var/lib/tomcat7

Hope it helps,
Sekm


text:
Become a Jesuit
Projet Nouveau Gesù: A meeting place in the making
by Fr. Leonard Altilia, SJ
In 2015, Maison du Gesù began exploring the possibilities for the future of the old chapel of Collège Sainte-Marie in the light of low attendance at Mass and reliance on the theatre in the basement operated by the Centre de créativité for income.
Expanded Consult
For the next two years, a consult was engaged to discern the fate of Le Gesù, which included four possibilities:
Sell the chapel at whatever price
Set up a non-profit organization (ONBL) that will protect the legacy of the Jesuits, but no longer have any Jesuit involvement
Set up an ONBL that is run by the Jesuits but is funded by others
Continue to own the chapel and find a way to enhance its apostolic value.
In 2017, the expanded consult concluded that retaining ownership of the chapel best preserved the 170-year legacy of Collège Sainte-Marie and the 151-year history of Le Gesù. In 2018, a team was put together to undertake a feasibility study that would consider the audacity of a new mission at Le Gesù, that could respond creatively to the signs of the times. The team was initially comprised of Michel Corbeil SJ and Kevin Kelly SJ, who asked Curtis McKenzie SJ and Marc Rizzetto SJ to form a Conseil d'Administration (CA). Julie Favreau-Lavoie, a lawyer and real estate advisor, was hired to lead the study along with Serge Piotte, a consultant responsible for a number of infrastructure projects in Québec, and Yves Séguin, a former Minister of Finance for the Province of Québec.
Fr. General Meets the Team
During his visit to Canada last May, Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ met with the CA and listened to the initial insights. During the meeting, Fr. General reminded the team that the apostolic priorities of the Society in Canada must be at the forefront of the mission and not simply the preservation of the chapel like "museum operators." Encouraged by the work of the team, Fr. Sosa asked everyone to continue looking for ways to reach those "on the margins" in downtown Montréal by aligning Le Gesù with the apostolic mission set out in GC36.
Feasibility Report Completed
In December, the feasibility report was completed after meeting with close to 50 organizations and religious communities. Fr. Provincial approved a plan to animate a new mission for Le Gesù: a place where a culture of encounter is lived: seeing beyond looking, listening beyond hearing, gathering by drawing near, being moved by compassion.
Phase Ø Concludes
In December of last year, the Projet Nouveau Gesù officially concluded the feasibility study. We are grateful to the team: Julie Favreau-Lavoie (directrice), Serge Piotte (consultant), Yves Séguin (services légaux) and the Conseil d'Administration: Fr. Michel Corbeil, SJ, Kevin Kelly, SJ, Curtis McKenzie, SJ, and Fr. Marc Rizzetto, SJ.
Gesù: Phase I Launched
De-tales…financial facts & fiction
Back to Projet Nouveau Gesù
The Society of Jesus - Serving the Catholic Church for the greater glory of God.
Click here to find out the various ways you can become involved with the ministries, apostolates, and spiritual way of life of the Canadian Jesuits.
Find out how you can support the many ministries of the Jesuits and assist us in strengthening our 400 year old mission in Canada.
Manresa Jesuit Renewal Centre
Since 1946, Manresa has welcomed retreatants to grow closer to God on 21 beautiful acres in ...
Find a retreat center near you
Find a parish near you
  
Canada and U.S. Provinces
Canada (en français)
Central and Southern
Jesuit Conference
USA Northeast Province
- Headquarters in Rome


The fully featured GXP2110 SIP phone is engineered for top quality sound and comes with built-in Web applications.
ORLANDO, Fla., Sep 21, 2010 -- Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, today announced it has extended the portfolio of its popular GXP series enterprise SIP telephones with the introduction of the new GXP2110. Based on Grandstream's broadly interoperable SIP stack, the GXP2110 SIP telephone delivers superior HD audio quality for crystal clear voice communications, packed IP telephony features and integrated Web applications, as well as support for highly flexible XML customization and strong security protection.
Extending Grandstream's commitment to quality, feature, and performance, the new GXP2110 SIP phone comes standard with HD handset and high performance full duplex speakerphone, a broad range of voice codecs, dual network ports with integrated PoE, 4 line keys, 3 soft keys, 18 programmable BLF keys, 5-way conferencing, large 240x120 backlit graphical LCD with 8-level grayscale, multiple languages, large phone book and call log (2,000 records), automated provisioning using TR-069 and encrypted XML file, extension module expandability, and a number of integrated Web applications such as real-time local weather, stock, currency, RSS news, etc.


Once upon a time there was a cute little orange "Tabbysinian" kitten who found his way into our lives. His papers said he was a Rudy Abyssinian, but his face was much softer than what you might expect a typical Aby to look like.
Ozzy. I will use his real name because it's cute. And he was an Ozzy through and through. He was so sweet & friendly; a bunch of orange fur with a purr as loud as a tractor motor – so loud, it was difficult to fall asleep if he happened to curl up & take a nap with you. He demanded to be pet all.the.time. If you stopped petting him, he would nudge you with his wet nose, or gently nip at the fat on the back of your arm (YOW!) to get your attention.
We made all the mistakes with this guy, our first "baby." We fed him food from the table, which transformed him into a steak-thieving, fang-bearing wild animal. He swiped chicken nuggets off of plates at parties, until we eventually had to lock him up when guests came over. Yogurt, eggs, tuna juice, salmon, filet mignon, burritos, artichokes, edamame, butter … there was no human food that this cat wouldn't want to ingest.
And because we didn't know any better, we let him roam around both inside and outside, until the unthinkable happened one day & he didn't come home for dinner. Several days later, he turned up, mangled and barely hanging on to life. We rushed him to the hospital, where he cashed in one of his nine lives. He had been hit by a car & his jaw was broken. It was the first scare in our career as Ozzy's parents, and I vowed to never let him out of the house again. He lamented that decision, but eventually got used to being just a house cat. He tried, and managed to, escape once or twice.
Fast forward to the arrival of our human child, The Boy, five years ago. Ozzy was probably the least excited of the cats to meet this new unpredictable babbling little wild man – a new entity in his midst, that would surely take our attention away from him. Ozzy kept his distance, carefully eyeing The Boy, and scrambling away when The Boy got too close.
The Boy didn't care if Ozzy wouldn't play with him, The Boy still loved him no matter what. The Boy called all of the cats his brothers & sister, and would draw pictures of them with him or by themselves. The Boy, just like me & The Husband, is a true animal lover.
So in September, when Ozzy first got sick with a blood clot in his front paw, The Boy & I rushed him to the emergency vet and waited, hopefully, for the doctors to say that he would be ok. As Ozzy lay sedated in the oxygen cage, The Boy got to pet him & was elated that he finally got to feel Ozzy's soft, orange fur. The Boy saw me cry in the consultation room when the Cardiologist explained that Ozzy had silent heart disease & that this time we were lucky because the clot was in the front paw … if it was in the back leg, that is a much worse diagnosis, a death sentence pretty much.
Back home, for the past 3 months, we've watched as Ozzy made a remarkable recovery, and plied him with pills twice a day, hidden in the smokey folds of salmon. Spoiled, sure, but if anyone deserved it, it was Ozzy. I knew that his days were numbered, but figured we were looking at years, not months. So, last weekend, when Ozzy refused to eat dinner & could not walk on his back legs, I was shocked. And I knew in my heart of hearts that this was it. The end.
I am a very emotional person, an easy (and very ugly) crier. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and I'll cry at the drop of a hat most days – something that moves me, be it happy or sad, can trigger the tears. But when the proverbial poop hits the fan, I switch into "take-charge" mode, and I become the calm in the midst of chaos. I'm the one who takes a deep breath & coordinates everything when everyone else is falling apart. This was one of those times. I knew that I didn't have the luxury of breaking down right now. I needed to be strong.
I shuffled The Boy into the tv room & put on a show that would engross him, as I took The Husband into our bedroom and told him that he needed to say good-bye to Ozzy. I would take him to the emergency hospital, but I wasn't expecting to return with our cat. The Husband couldn't really handle the magnitude of the situation, and didn't want to believe that this was happening. He stayed with The Boy and I rushed Ozzy to the hospital.
My fears were confirmed and the ER Doctor told me that Ozzy had a saddle thrombus in the worst possible place, and recommended euthanasia. I was devastated and for the first time, I started to crack a little. My emotion caught up in my throat and I couldn't stop the tears from spilling out. I signed the papers and held him for the last time, stroking his head and telling him about The Rainbow Bridge – a place where he would be able to run and chase squirrels and birds, eat steaks and chicken nuggets – and I would meet up with him again someday. I tried so hard not to cry – I wanted to be strong for him and brave, but I couldn't help it. I wept as I watched him go.
The Husband is an atheist, and I'm (for lack of a better label,) a witch. And I don't want to get off on a tangent about religion, but suffice it to say The Husband and I have agreed to raise a child who is curious about the world around him, while supporting him in his search for whatever spirituality (religious, or not) works best for him. We expose him to the Pagan holidays, (and Hanukkah too, since The Husband is Jewish by blood.) But all of our celebrations are based around tradition, family & food, and not anything religious. We focus more on nature, the changing of the seasons, and less on theology.
You know how at Halloween, I talk about the veil between the two worlds? This world here where we are, and then a world where the spirits and ghosts live? Well, some people think that the other world is a place that animals and people go after they pass away from this world. It's beautiful and magical, there's no sadness, no pain, no sickness, and there's just love. I would like to believe that Ozzy is now in that world, playing with other animals and running after silly squirrels and eating all the steak and salmon he wants to. We won't be able to see him anytime soon, but I like to believe that someday we'll meet up with him again. And you know how I talk about my grandma and grandpa who aren't alive? I told you that I think they're my angels, and they look out for me and watch over me? I would like to think that Ozzy is now one of our angels, too. And even though he isn't alive here on earth anymore, he is still alive in our hearts. We can talk about him and remember all the funny, silly, sweet things he did and all the good times we had with him. And it's ok to be sad and to miss him. It's ok to ask questions and talk about him, and it's ok to be confused. It's going to take some time for all of us – you, me, Daddy & the other kitties – to get used to not having Ozzy in our house anymore, so we need to be kind to one another and be gentle with each other because it's a big change to lose someone we love so much. And I know that thirteen is a small number and that must scare you, but for cats and dogs, time is much faster – one year for humans is 7 years for cats and dogs, so Ozzy was really ninety-one years old in human years! That's a good, long life, sweet boy. No one lives forever, but usually people don't die until they're very old and have lived a long life. So you don't need to worry about losing anyone else in your life, because no one is sick, everyone is healthy and just because one bad, sad thing happened, it doesn't mean a lot of other bad, sad things are going to happen to. Ok?
As I grappled with explaining the unexplainable, I could hear the Husband crying in the room next to us. He later told me that he was sorry that he couldn't be stronger & couldn't come to help, but that he was in such pain from listening to our son sob about the loss of his sweet pet, it caused him to completely lose it. He said that I did a beautiful job of helping him understand & work through his grief. I hope so. I know it must the an instinctual mothering-type thing to want to shelter your children from any pain of the real world, but I also cannot lie to him. I tried my best to explain it as honestly as I could while still trying to bring him some comfort.
The following day, on the suggestion of a friend, I bought The Boy a small stuffed kitty cat that resembled Ozzy. I can't believe that the toy store had exactly what I was looking for – it was kismet. I put a name tag on its collar that read "Ozzy," and presented it to him after he came home from school. He hugged it tightly and said, "the real Ozzy will live in my heart, but this Ozzy will come with me everywhere now." I smiled, proud that I had brought him some bit of happiness in the wake of a truly sad tragedy.
And we have been taking it one day at a time, as we'll continue to do. In fact, just yesterday The Boy proclaimed that "Emmy just moved up a notch" to his "second favorite cat." Of course, his best buddy, Sniper, has always held top spot … But, Ozzy, we'll miss you so much, and we'll think of you fondly & remember all the silly, sweet things you did, and all the joy you brought to our lives.
This was really sweet. I love that Emmy "moved up a notch". He is so adorable.
And you got my tears flowing… I know Ozzy is watching over your family.
Such a sweet tribute to Ozzy! I was definitely teary eyed :(.


15 Now I remind you, brothers, of the good news that I declared to you,+ which you also accepted, and for which you have taken your stand. 2 Through it you are also being saved if you hold firmly to the good news I declared to you, unless you became believers for nothing.
3 For among the first things I handed on to you was what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures;+ 4 and that he was buried,+ yes, that he was raised up+ on the third day+ according to the Scriptures;+ 5 and that he appeared to Ceʹphas,*+ and then to the Twelve.+ 6 After that he appeared to more than 500 brothers at one time,+ most of whom are still with us, though some have fallen asleep in death. 7 After that he appeared to James,+ then to all the apostles.+ 8 But last of all he appeared also to me+ as if to one born prematurely.
9 For I am the least of the apostles, and I am not worthy of being called an apostle, because I persecuted the congregation of God.+ 10 But by God's undeserved kindness I am what I am. And his undeserved kindness to me was not in vain, but I labored more than all of them; yet it was not I, but the undeserved kindness of God that is with me. 11 Whether, then, it is I or they, this is the way we preach, and this is the way you believed.
12 Now if it is being preached that Christ has been raised from the dead,+ how is it that some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If, indeed, there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised up. 14 But if Christ has not been raised up, our preaching is certainly in vain, and your faith is also in vain. 15 Moreover, we are also found to be false witnesses of God,+ because we have given witness against God by saying that he raised up the Christ,+ whom he did not raise up if the dead are really not to be raised up. 16 For if the dead are not to be raised up, neither has Christ been raised up. 17 Further, if Christ has not been raised up, your faith is useless; you remain in your sins.+ 18 Then also those who have fallen asleep in death in union with Christ have perished.+ 19 If in this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are to be pitied more than anyone.
29 Otherwise, what will they do who are being baptized for the purpose of being dead ones?+ If the dead are not to be raised up at all, why are they also being baptized for the purpose of being such? 30 Why are we also in danger every hour?*+ 31 Daily I face death. This is as sure as my exultation over you, brothers, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord. 32 If like other men,* I have fought with wild beasts at Ephʹe·sus,+ of what good is it to me? If the dead are not to be raised up, "let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we are to die."+ 33 Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits.*+ 34 Come to your senses in a righteous way and do not practice sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I am speaking to move you to shame.
35 Nevertheless, someone will say: "How are the dead to be raised up? Yes, with what sort of body are they coming?"+ 36 You unreasonable person! What you sow is not made alive unless first it dies. 37 And as for what you sow, you sow, not the body that will develop, but just a bare grain, whether of wheat or of some other kind of seed; 38 but God gives it a body just as it has pleased him, and gives to each of the seeds its own body. 39 Not all flesh is the same flesh, but there is one of mankind, there is another flesh of cattle, another flesh of birds, and another of fish. 40 And there are heavenly bodies+ and earthly bodies;+ but the glory of the heavenly bodies is one sort, and that of the earthly bodies is a different sort. 41 The glory of the sun is one sort, and the glory of the moon is another,+ and the glory of the stars is another; in fact, one star differs from another star in glory.
58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast,+ immovable, always having plenty to do+ in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain+ in connection with the Lord.


Year-end gross dollar sales in the Telluride Region during 2010 performed 20% above 2009. Sales of $317.6M paced at 92.5% of 2008 which was the partial year of sales production not negatively influenced by the current recession. Numbers of transactions increased 18% and the average price per incident remained stable indicating a stabilizing in value across all market categories.
According to statistics compiled by Telluride Consulting, a total of 103 sales transpired in the Town of Telluride representing total gross dollars of $107.2M. A total of 136 sales occurred in the Town of Mountain Village with gross dollars sales of $148.6M. The remainder of San Miguel County experienced 88 sales totaling $61.9M. The brightest segments of the market occurred with a 67% increase in gross dollar sales of Town of Telluride condominiums, a 55% increase in Mountain Village homes and a 126% increase in the Town of Telluride homes.
There are 15 pending transactions above $2,000,000, and, when coupled with those already closed above that dollar amount YTD, a total of 60 sales/contracts in 2010 is a very healthy increase over only 13 such sales in 2009.
This data seems to indicate a strong renewed interest in investment in the Telluride lifestyle with its limited, high quality inventory. As mentioned in prior market updates, the catalyst for stronger sales has been a willingness by some sellers to accept price levels 20% – 30% below the market highs of 2007. Those sellers are not necessarily in "must sell" situations, but are often times seeking liquidity for alternative investments. Investors are gravitating to discounted "Grade A" properties, and seem to be avoiding the limited number of problematic foreclosure and short sale scenarios in the region.
With the gross dollar sales increasing, it is likely that a "bottom" has been reached and sellers will over time resist these deeper discounts and the market will respond with gentle appreciation. Those sellers who have held firm with price structure must remain patient, but oddly have contributed to "setting the bottom" and will influence the rise in future values. Premium properties at significant higher pricing will likely lead the market into a slow, but steady appreciation cycle. With 14 homes and condominiums transacted YTD at an average price of $5,250,000 and with an average PSF of $859, this cycle is likely in motion, given that these sales represent nearly 23% of total sales volume.
We look forward to seeing you in Telluride.


11 Reasons To Ditch Disposable Menstrual Products Today!
1. You can not reuse or recycle these products.
On average a woman may use 12,000 - 15,000 disposable menstrual products in her lifetime. Pads, tampons and applicators generates 200,000 tonnes of waste per year in the UK. On top of this is single use plastic packaging, wrappers and cardboard boxes. That is a lot of landfill waste for a product you have only used once.
2. Using up Earth's resources.
Production of disposable menstrual products uses up many of our earth's resources. This includes crude oil, water and trees. Disposable pads are made from 90% crude oil plastic which is non-renewable and a pollutant. It produces harmful gases in its production, such as Nitrogen oxide, Sulphur dioxide and Carbon dioxide into the environment.
3. They do not degrade easily.
Disposable sanitary pads can contain the equivalent of about four plastic bags. These plastics can take 500 years to slowly break down into small pieces. Some of this plastic will find it's way into our rivers and seas. These smaller pieces of plastic continue to pollute our land, rivers, seas and our bodies.
Many disposable sanitary products sadly end up in our oceans and on our beaches. In the UK The MCS (Marine Conservation Society) collected 1291 pads/pantyliners and 428 tampons along 96.67km of beaches surveyed during their Big Beach Cleanup 2013.
Around 2 billion sanitary items are flushed away in toilets every year in the UK. This includes plastic cotton buds too. Marine litter easily spreads across the world and 75% of marine litter is plastic pollution. More than one million birds and 100,000 marine mammals and sea turtles die each year throughout the world after either becoming entangled in or eating plastic materials found in the sea.
Tampons are normally made from Rayon which is made from cellulose fibres derived from bleached wood pulp. To obtain the final product the cellulose goes through 16 unnatural stages involving a cocktail of chemicals, including bathing in a bath of sulphuric acid. Disposable Pads also made from bleached wood pulp as the main filler. Added with super absorbent plastic based gels, a plastic top layer, plastic bottom layer, plastic wings. They can be 90% plastic.
Disposable pads and tampons are not naturally white. They are bleached with chlorine which is an environmental and a health hazard. It contains toxic dioxin which has been labelled as the most potent carcinogen known to science. Dioxin is a by product of the chlorine bleaching process. It stores in your fat cells and is linked with abnormal tissue growth in the abdomen and reproductive organs, abnormal cell growth throughout the body, Immune system suppression, Hormonal and endocrine system disruption.
7. The manufactures do not list all the ingredients.
Styrene: carcinogen Chloromethane: reproductive toxicant Chloroethane: carcinogen Chloroform: carcinogen, reproductive toxicant, neurotoxin Acetone: irritant.
After removing tampons fibres cling on to the vaginal wall, allowing prolonged exposure to chemicals used during the bleaching process.
Disposable pads and tampons are not sterile. Despite there appearance they are not a sterilised product. They can harbour unacceptably high bacteria counts of up to 11,000, over 10 times the international safety standard. This can lead to vaginal infections.
Toxic shock syndrome is a life-threatening bacterial infection which is associated with tampon use. To reduce the risk of TSS please change your tampon every 4-8 hours, use low absorbency tampons for your flow, do not use tampons in between periods. The condition is diagnosed by looking for the typical symptoms and checking for evidence of organ failure.
Disposing of 12,000 - 15,000 menstrual products is wasteful for our environment and to your pocket. It's a lot of money to spend on a product that is thrown away and unhealthy for your body and the environment. Cloth pads can be reused for around 5-10 plus years and menstrual cups can be used for around 10 years.
Reusable menstrual products are comfortable to wear and are made to suit your body. Would you prefer a crinkly, sweaty plastic bag between your legs or a soft, fitted pad designed to suit your body and flow.
Switch to reusable menstrual products today. Better for the environment, your body and your pocket.


Looking to carry Black Swan in your store? Fill out the contact form and it will be sent straight to our wholesale team!
*Please note: We only sell to physical brick and mortar stores at this time! We apologize for any inconvenience!


In a Web 2.0 world, customer service complaints now have the potential to reach many more people than they did in the past. A unhappy customer now has the ability to use their social networks to "engage in complaining behaviors to resolve the problems caused by these service failures" (Bach & Kim, 2012). Since a customer's "word of mouth" now has a much farther reach, companies should pay attention to what their customers are saying about them online. An unhappy web-savvy customer can be a public relations nightmare that can potentially hurt a company's financial success. Companies should pay attention and monitor what their customers are saying about them online and enlist the support of public relations professionals to fix whatever negative problems or concerns are being said. By monitoring what customers are saying online, it could provide an opportunity to better customer relations or business practices. What happens when a company does not listen to the customer's online chatter? Shouldn't the customer always be right?


I was saddened by the news of the latest earthquake near Modena, Italy yesterday; I was in Modena two weeks ago, visiting the University of Modena e Reggio Emilia and the Ferrari Museum next to the Ferrari factory complex in nearby Maranello. According to Reuters, it's closed now, for safety reasons.
The quality of our cars cannot be separated from the lives of the people working at the Ferrari plant. What keeps together the workers manual skill, their humanity, the work of those who carry out the processes and those who supervise them and the care they produce is the special care we take over the environment.
Light, air, vegetation, relaxation areas, cleanliness, functionality and regulated temperatures contribute not only to the qulaity of work and life, but also to creativity and the excellence of the product. The architectural project is also accompanied by investments and programs aimed at improving safety at the workplace and environmental sustainability.
And indeed, they have made some significant investments in green tech.
Ferrari has installed a cogeneration power station that burns natural gas to produce electricity, hot water from the exhaust and cold water from a heat driven chiller, all with 79% efficiency. Along with a massive solar array that generates 213,895 kWh per year, Ferrari is almost completely self-sufficient in energy production. The little it needs from outside sources, it buys from renewable sources. This has led to a reduction in CO2 emissions of 40%, totalling 40,000 tonnes.
But what really impressed was the way they take working conditions so seriously. Ferarri doesn't skimp when it comes to design of their buildings, with Renzo Piano designing the wind tunnel, Jean Nouvel doing an assembly hall, Massimiliano Fuksas doing the office building and Marco Visconti doing a restaurant.
But the architecture is not just about style and aesthetics. In the machining center, where engine blocks fresh from the foundry are finished before assembly, Mr. Visconti, the architect, "sought to fit the demands of modern architecture with our needs," said Luigi Bonezzi, who is responsible for running the building. The new buildings, he said, conserve energy by using solar cells and trigeneration systems, which produce electricity, heat and cooling simultaneously from a single energy source, like a gas burner. They also feature the widespread use of indoor gardens to increase productivity, where workers can meet for conferences or simply to rest between shifts.
This was evident throughout, even down to the Ferrari red bikes available for employees to get around on.
A few years ago I wrote The Dumbest Green Buildings in TreeHugger, complaining about LEED certified airports and bottled water plants, green monster houses and even a Space Port, calling them all contradictions in terms. I probably would have included the Ferrari factory had I known of it at the time. I would have been wrong.
This factory visit was a bit of an epiphany for me; They are doing all of those things that I care about, fabulous design, serious consideration for health and wellbeing, with serious carbon reduction and solar panels on top.
And even if I turn up my nose at gas guzzlers for the 1%, I have to admit that they are seriously beautiful. A few un-TreeHugger photos follow this video by Sylvie Barak of EE|Times, who was on the tour with me and talks more about the cars and the engineering.
But this rocket looked pretty cool.
A visit to the Ferrari factory makes me eat some of my preconceptions.


text:
Rogers attends Oconomowoc Kids Fest
08/21/18 02:59:pm
Rogers once again sponsored and attended the annual Oconomowoc Kids Fest in Roosevelt Park on August 21.
More than 1000 kids attend Kids Fest every year, which offers a variety of fun activities like games, music, inflatable structures, food, arts and crafts, and much more.
According to Janet Gatlin, Wisconsin Outreach lead, Rogers has had a presence at Kids Fest for more than 10 years now and has been the main stage sponsor for five years. For this year, Janet decided on sponsoring the Rock Wall.
Janet helped staff this year's Rogers booth at Kids Fest and had Rogers-branded hand sanitizers to give away for attendees. She says that she was also able to help answer some community questions.
"Parents will come up with concerns about their kids," she says. "I had a mom who asked what she should do about a daughter with depression. They'll ask about difference resources that they're looking for, so I think it's important that we're there providing that mental health aspect. It's awesome that we're able to be part of this really large community event."


text:
Share this Story: Community transmission likely happening in Toronto: Top doc
Community transmission likely happening in Toronto: Top doc
Antonella Artuso
Mar 16, 2020 • March 16, 2020 • 2 minute read • Join the conversation
Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto, left, and Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health provide an update on the 2019 novel coronavirus on March 12, 2020. Photo by Veronica Henri /Toronto Sun
COVID-19 has likely begun spreading through the City of Toronto, Medical Officer of Health Eileen de Villa says.
"We have recently seen a significant increase in cases of COVID-19, some of which are unlinked and thus indicate community transmission," de Villa said Monday.
Community transmission likely happening in Toronto: Top doc Back to video
Ontario Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health Barbara Yaffe said travel to the United States has been a common denominator for many of the cases but it has been difficult to track down the source for some of the emerging cases.
"Basically, the numbers are going up very rapidly — it's a very quickly evolving situation now," she said. "At this point, we really cannot definitively rule out community transmission. So that is why at this point we feel that we need to take more measures."
However, more than 1,000 tests performed on individuals who showed up in hospital with respiratory illnesses and residents of long-term care facilities with outbreaks have yet to turn up one confirmed case of COVID-19, which has been a positive sign, Yaffe said.
Dr. David Williams, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, said if community transmission became widespread, the province would move from "containment" to "mitigation" of the coronavirus.
"This is unprecedented, we haven't done this before, and there's a lot of things that will be done on the move," Williams said. "Ontarians have been doing a great job on handling this and I think we can rise to the occasion and do this over the next two weeks and pull this under control."
As of Monday afternoon, Ontario had 179 confirmed cases of COVID-19 — a one-day increase of 32 cases. Five of those cases are deemed resolved.
Two of the cases are definitely linked to travel in the United States, and one was contracted through "close contact" with a confirmed case.
The majority of cases list "pending" as the source of transmission, suggesting it has been difficult to track down the origin of the infection.
Of the 32 new cases, one was in Niagara, one in Halton, one in Sudbury, one in Durham, one in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, three in Ottawa, four in Peel, four in Hamilton, five in York, and 11 in Toronto.
aartuso@postmedia.com
SUNshine Girl Desiree
Sharks prospect Krystof Hrabik suspended 30 games for racist gesture


Why Buy Your Fire Extinguisher At EFR FIRE & SAFETY?
To pass a fire inspection at your place of business your fire extinguishers need to be certified by a licensed fire equipment company. These retail stores are selling fire extinguishers for home use and are not licensed to certify them.
If you buy fire extinguishers from a retail store, you will still need to pay an additional fee to get the fire extinguisher certified by a licensed fire equipment company. Too many times we are hearing from frustrated business owners who are going to the local hardware super store to buy an extinguisher, only to find out after the fire inspector comes, that they have to now call us to inspect the fire extinguisher and certify the unit for the year.
We save you time and money when you buy your fire extinguishers from us.
All of our Fire Extinguishers come with a Certification Tag for the current year at no additional cost.
ABC Dry Chemical is a multipurpose extinguishing agent that is suitable for use on Class A, Class B and Class C fires.
ABC Dry Chemical is not recommended for use on sensitive electronic equipment or aircraft structure. We carry other extinguishers for this use.
is it too cold to go outside?
Do you wonder whether it's safe to go to work when the wind chill index shows "feels like-50"? If you don't know the answer to this question, this guide is for you! The following will show you how to brave the elements safely and when to just stay home.
be sure to keep some of These things in your car If you get stuck out on the road with below zero temperatures.
First-aid kit (band-aides, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, gauze pads, antiseptic cream, medical wrap).
If you are looking to buy Fire Extinguishers in order pass your yearly fire inspection or open your business you will spend more money if you buy them from a local store or an online store/catalog. Plus you will be getting a much lower quality fire extinguisher from these types of stores. EFR Fire & Safety only sells industrial grade fire extinguishers.
Because you will still need to call your local fire safety company to come to your building in order to certify & tag that fire extinguisher you bought. You will not pass your fire inspection if you do not have a certification tag. Now on top of the time you spent shopping for a fire extinguisher and the cost of the fire extinguisher you bought elsewhere, you now have to pay an additional fee for certification.
Instead, save time & money by calling EFR Fire & Safety we will deliver and install certified industrial grade fire extinguishers at your place of business.
We look forward to serving your business and saving you time & money.
Mini First Aid Kit contains a handy supply of minor first aid items and is packed in a convenient nylon pouch that can fit easily into a purse, briefcase, or backpack.
a first aid kit is something you may not think of to send off with your college kids.
I was helping my daughter move her stuff into her dorm room and things were going great! We were on her last item, the mini refrigerator, when half way through the long hallway, she felt liquid running down her leg. We set the min fridge down in her room and to our surprise, what she felt running down her leg was blood. Some component on the bottom of the fridge had sliced her finger open. We had no first aid supplies on hand or in my van. The only thing we could do was wash it off and wrap it with toilet paper from the dorm bathrooms. I felt really helpless not being able to dress the wound the right way, I didn't even have a bandaid. The nurse's office is way across campus, of course every campus has a nurse office, but when your student needs to have quick access to some first aid supplies on or off campus, this mini kit is perfect for them to have in their backpacks! Take advantage of this SPECIAL OFFER and EQUIP your college student with a First Aid Kit to have on hand.
do you have a car fire extinguisher?
66% of those fires occurred in standard passenger vehicles. Causes of vehicle fires unintentional actions accounted for 38 percent of highway vehicle fires. These fires may be the result of either careless behavior or accidental actions. Fires caused by intentional actions constituted only 5 percent of highway vehicle fires. The NFIRS no longer collects information on suspicious fires that may have been intentionally set. As a result, fires caused by intentional actions may be undercounted. Moreover, due to the volume of fires, many automobile fires are not investigated for possible arson. Determining the cause of vehicle fires is often challenging. As a result, in 23 percent of highway vehicle fires, no cause was determined after an investigation. The failure of equipment or the heat source was the cause in an additional 21 percent of highway vehicle fires. These fires are generally a result of mechanical problems, ranging from a faulty design in the vehicle to an improperly installed device.
1. Always keep a fire extinguisher near by when you are grilling, enjoying a fire in the yard, lighting fireworks and if you use tiki torches or candles out side. Never throw fireworks into a fire.
2. Be sure all your fire works are picked up from the yard, watered down and placed in a fire pit, not in your garbage can. Although fire works may seem to be finished burning, like a smoke bomb or sparkler, you would be surprised how many garbage cans catch on fire from fire works that are still hot.
3. Never allow children to be barefoot when doing sparklers. Although the fireworks that you can purchase at your local convenient store seem harmless, they still are dangerous and all children need adult supervision. Sparklers can burn as hot as 1,200 degrees.
HAVE A GREAT FOURTH OF JULY FROM EVERYONE AT EFR FIRE & SAFETY!


Yesterday I was doing my normal web surfing, one of my favorite sites to check out everyday is CanisHoopus.com. Canis is a Wolves-centric S/B Nation blog that does a great job of mixing news with commentary and opinion. The comment sections on Canis are a user forum unto themselves with many stories topping 100 comments in a day. It was with shock that I read that one of the managers of Canis Hoopus had passed, Tim Allen.
I didn't know Tim. Heck, I hadn't read that much of Canis Hoopus prior to this Wolves off season. Even with that it made me sad for the rest of the day. Especially when I read reports that his Monday evening passing was due to an apparent suicide. I am not sure there is much sadder than a person so out of hope that in their mind the only way out is to take their own life.
Here at STOB, Ken and I also lost a friend this year to suicide. I won't name names. The entire week of our friend's passing, I felt a lump in my stomach that at varying times throughout the day would creep up into my throat. I am sure everyone has the same feelings towards suicide, but to me there is something so much deeper to the sadness that comes with that due to the feeling of it being so unnecessary from the outside looking in.
Reading about Tim Allen the past two days has had very much the same effect on me. Again, even not knowing Tim, I have this feeling of what I, or anyone, could have possibly done on Monday to prevent such an early ending to a talented man's life. Just as I had the same feeling with our friend. I know the answer is "nothing", and the "what ifs" in life are nothing but a depressing distraction that shouldn't have time wasted on them, but nevertheless there they are.
I guess the only thing you can do is let everyone you love and care for know that you are there for them no matter what. If you are one receiving that message, know that your friends and family aren't just saying it, but they truly will be there for you no matter what.
My thoughts and prayers are with Tim Allen's family, friends and the Canis Hoopus extended family, as well as anyone dealing with a suicide.
In the end, love is stronger than death.


text:
Sir Charles Edward Henry Hobhouse, 4th Bt.1
M, #415481, b. 30 June 1862, d. 26 June 1941
Sir Charles Edward Henry Hobhouse, 4th Bt. was born on 30 June 1862.2 He was the son of Sir Charles Parry Hobhouse, 3rd Bt. and Edith Lucy Turton.2 He married, firstly, Georgina Fleetwood Fuller, daughter of George Pargiter Fuller and Emily Georgina Jane Hicks-Beach, on 24 April 1890.1 He married, secondly, Aimee Gladys Griffith, daughter of David Charles Ballinger Griffith, on 18 June 1931.2 He died on 26 June 1941 at age 78, without issue.2
He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the 60th Rifles.2 He gained the rank of Captain in the 7th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps.2 He held the office of Member of the Wiltshire County Council between 1891 and 1919.2 He held the office of Assistant Private Secretary to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of the Colonies between 1892 and 1895.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Liberal) for East Wiltshire between 1892 and 1895.2 He was awarded the Territorial Decoration (T.D.)2 He was Honorary Colonel and Lieutenant-Colonel of the 6th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Liberal) for East Bristol between 1900 and 1918.2 He was Chief Estates Commissioner between 1906 and 1907.2 He held the office of Parliamentary Under-Secretary for India between 1907 and 1908.2 He held the office of Finance Secretary of teh Treasury between 1908 and 1911.2 He held the office of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster between 1911 and 1914.2 He held the office of Postmaster-General between 1914 and 1915.2 He succeeded as the 4th Baronet Hobhouse, of Broughton-Gifford, Bradford-on-Avon, and Monkton Farleigh, co. Wilts [U.K., 1812] on 30 December 1916.1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.)2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Wiltshire.2
Fanny J. (?)1,2
Fanny J. (?) married Henry Charles Mulkern, son of Edmund Cowell Mulkern.1
Her married name became Mulkern.1 She lived in 1945 at 123 Kingston Road, Staines, London, EnglandG.1
Children of Fanny J. (?) and Henry Charles Mulkern
Charles Stuart Mulkern1
Lilian Jessie Mulkern1
Stanley Mulkern1
Ivy Eugenie Mulkern1
Hugh Alfred Mulkern1
Lionel Henry Mulkern1 b. c 1884, d. 26 Sep 1917
[S4433] George Hall, "re: Mulkern Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 19 January 2010. Hereinafter cited as "re: Mulkern Family."
[S259] Commonwealth War Graves Commission, online http://www.cwgc.org. Hereinafter cited as Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Lionel Henry Mulkern1
M, #415483, b. circa 1884, d. 26 September 1917
Lionel Henry Mulkern was born circa 1884.2 He was the son of Henry Charles Mulkern and Fanny J. (?)1 He died on 26 September 1917, killed in action.1,2
He gained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the 123rd Company, Machine Gun Corps.2 He fought in the First World War.1
Charles Stuart Mulkern is the son of Henry Charles Mulkern and Fanny J. (?)1
He lived at Oakleigh Grange, Uckfield, Sussex, EnglandG.1
Lilian Jessie Mulkern is the daughter of Henry Charles Mulkern and Fanny J. (?)1 She married James Maconochie.1
Her married name became Maconochie.1
Kathleen Elizabeth Farrar1
F, #415486, d. 8 April 1964
Kathleen Elizabeth Farrar was the daughter of Sir George Herbert Farrar, 1st and last Bt.2 She married Sir John Gerard Henry Fleetwood Fuller, 2nd Bt., son of Sir John Michael Fleetwood Fuller, 1st Bt. and Norah Jacintha Phipps, on 8 March 1945.1 She died on 8 April 1964.1
She was appointed Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.)1 She was appointed Dame of Grace, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (D.G.St.J.)1 From 8 March 1945, her married name became Fuller.
Sir John William Fleetwood Fuller, 3rd Bt.1
M, #415487, b. 18 December 1936, d. 3 April 1998
Sir John William Fleetwood Fuller, 3rd Bt. was born on 18 December 1936.1 He was the son of Sir John Gerard Henry Fleetwood Fuller, 2nd Bt. and Lady Fiona Pratt.2 He married Lorna Marian Kemp-Potter, daughter of F. Richard Kemp-Potter, on 9 January 1968.1 He died on 3 April 1998 at age 61.1
He was educated at Bradfield College, Bradfield, Reading, Berkshire, EnglandG.1 He gained the rank of Major in the Life Guards.1 He succeeded as the 3rd Baronet Fuller [U.K., 1910] on 16 October 1981.1
Children of Sir John William Fleetwood Fuller, 3rd Bt. and Lorna Marian Kemp-Potter
Sir James Henry Fleetwood Fuller, 4th Bt.+2 b. 1 Nov 1970
Andrew William Fleetwood Fuller+2 b. 1 Dec 1972
Edward Richard Fleetwood Fuller2 b. 1977
F. Richard Kemp-Potter1
F. Richard Kemp-Potter lived at Hillside, Findon, Sussex, EnglandG.1
Child of F. Richard Kemp-Potter
Lorna Marian Kemp-Potter+2
Lorna Marian Kemp-Potter1
Lorna Marian Kemp-Potter is the daughter of F. Richard Kemp-Potter.2 She married Sir John William Fleetwood Fuller, 3rd Bt., son of Sir John Gerard Henry Fleetwood Fuller, 2nd Bt. and Lady Fiona Pratt, on 9 January 1968.1
From 9 January 1968, her married name became Fuller. She lived in 2003 at Neston Park, Corsham, Wiltshire, EnglandG.1
Children of Lorna Marian Kemp-Potter and Sir John William Fleetwood Fuller, 3rd Bt.
Sir James Henry Fleetwood Fuller, 4th Bt.1
M, #415490, b. 1 November 1970
Last Edited=8 Apr 2011
Sir James Henry Fleetwood Fuller, 4th Bt. was born on 1 November 1970.2 He is the son of Sir John William Fleetwood Fuller, 3rd Bt. and Lorna Marian Kemp-Potter.2 He married Illa Venetia Campbell Mactaggart, daughter of Colonel Robert Alistair Mactaggart and Tara Every Hamilton Campbell, on 22 July 2000.2
He was educated at Milton Abbey School, Milton Abbas, Dorset, EnglandG.2 He was commissioned in 1991 with the rank of officer, in the service of the The Life Guards.2 In 1998 with Fullers, Smith and Turner.2 He retired from the military in 1998, with the rank of Captain, late of the The Life Guards.2 He succeeded as the 4th Baronet Fuller [U.K., 1910] on 3 April 1998.1 He lived in 2003 at Neston Park, Corsham, Wiltshire, EnglandG.2
Children of Sir James Henry Fleetwood Fuller, 4th Bt. and Illa Venetia Campbell Mactaggart
Archie Mungo Fleetwood Fuller2 b. 7 Aug 2001
Harry Alexander Fleetwood Fuller2 b. 7 Jun 2003


The Burevestnik Swimming Pool is located in the Universiade Village. In 2011 the venue hosted the Kazan Cup International Water Polo Tournament. It features a 50-metre swimming pool, a universal sports hall with parquet flooring (volleyball, basketball, mini football), a dry swimming hall, a gym.
Venue's intended use before/after 2013 Summer Universiade: Teaching and training ground of Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism. Health promotion activities among students.


What a great time we had at the River House Restaurant in Portsmouth, NH. We had lunch on the deck on a just beautiful day. I had the broiled haddock sandwich and it was delicious, we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table on the deck but they have a nice bar where you can have your favorite drink.
The view of the harbor was great, its the kind of place where you could spend hours and not get bored the service was very good.


On these pages, you will find information about textile / fabric mills from around the world.
Return to the Fabric Mill Directory main page.
Learn about fashion made with these fabrics.
Copyright © 1999-2018 Apparel Search Company. All Rights Reserved.


I finally made it to GeekGirlCon and now I know what all the fuss is about!
I was on two panels (Star Wars Planets, Science Outreach) and participated in the DIY Science Zone by running an experiment/experience based on the Hubble Ultra Deep Field. I am definitely planning to make GGC an annual thing in my life.
DIY Science Zone: Great Galaxy Count.
GeekGirlCon swag in my bag.