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Perazzi… Ferrari of Shotguns
Posted July 1, 2016 November 27, 2020 Fowler Shotgunning
Hand-engraving of Perazzi guns is carried out in a special top-floor atelier under full daylight illumination.
After 20 years of of shotgun shooting and amateur gun smithing, coaching and general involvement with firearms, quite a number of guns have passed through my hands. As most of those years were spent in England and Europe, many of them bore the names of the elite of the shotgun world: Purdey, Boss, Franchi, Beretta, Merkel and Sodia, as well as Parker and Ithaca from this side of the pond. When I first read about the Perazzi, my senses, including that monitor of them all, the sixth one, told me I was being introduced into something more than a little out of the ordinary. The author's enthusiasm for the gun shone through and between the lines.
Events moved rapidly. The next day I went to see if all the rhetoric was justified. I had only to take the Perazzi over-and-under trap models in my hands to know instantly that, after those 20 years, here was a gun that truly rated the term different.
I had just never handled an over-and-under that was so… well, "handleable" and "self-pointable"! In appearance it was graceful and elegant, yet very practical in the simplicity of its design and craftsmanship. Was it possible that I had stumbled across my dream gun? A gun that might, perhaps, shot as well as it looked, and satisfy the fussy, perfectionist nature of an International Trap clay buster? When you have to deal with 100 mph targets hurtling out in any of 15 unpredictable angles and heights, I feel justified in being a fussy perfectionist!
The man who helped design the gun Perazzi constructed was Ennio Mattarelli. He held the unequalled record of winning the Italian, European, World and Olympic Games International Trap Championships. Even to a skeptic like me, there seemed a fair chance the man knew what he was doing! "Think I'll try one," I told myself nonchalantly, but I had about as much chance of getting one of these $1,000 masterpieces as a snowball had of surviving in – we all know where.
Every now and then, Lady Luck throws a morsel of good fortune to the traditionally starving actor. Three days later my Perazzi-dreams were interrupted at 3:30 A.M. and I found myself dazedly listening too a cheerful Italian calling me from Milan. He wanted to know if I would come back to Los Angeles and repeat a series of sporting TV commercials. I had done the year before when living in Italy. Through the haze came the glowing remembrance that Perazzis were made just one hour from Milan, at Brescia. My reply was swift – Perazzi here I come.
One week later I closed my eyes and prayed. Danielle Perazzi's Mercedes was headed on a collision course with the steel factory gates. Then, a blast on the horn and the gates rolled smoothly back. I remember wondering if he made guns with the same flourish and precision-and then I remembered he did – which was why I was here. Grinning broadly at my reaction like a mischievous schoolboy, Perazzi ushered me past the attractive receptionist and on to further pulchritudinous delights.
At The Factory
The showroom housed a breathtaking collection of over-and-under; singles; combination interchangeable over-and-under with singles for the American Trap market and lateral doubles; all in different models for International Trap and Skeet, regular Trap and Skeet, live pigeon, game and wildfowl hunting. Beautifully engraved game scenes, English scroll work and finely figured walnut root stocks dazzled my eyes, reminding me of Bob Petersen's and Frank Pachmayr's collections. There were such refinements as a combination over-and-under Skeet/Field model for the rough shooter who likes the occasional round of Skeet. The Skeet barrels are unusual in having built-in muzzle brakes which, along with the special chokes, help give wider patterns and stretch the shotstring. There was even a prototype of a single trap gun with a standby hammer and firing ping built into the action!
Mattarelli was showing MX8 (for Mexico 1968) to a group of Italian International Team members. I didn't like the look of the high, stepped, elevated rib, but it was designed to overcome the increased heat-dissipation problems encountered in Mexico City's hight altitude. This was his personal gun for the Olympics and an interesting feature was an experimental, interchangeable screw-in choke for the lower barrel. I had read that nearly all Perazzi stocks and their unique detachable trigger assemblies were also interchangeable with any of their guns. A mass-produced gun like Browning didn't have interchangeable stocks, so I found it hard to believe that this purely custom built thoroughbred could achieve it. Mattarelli's demonstration took care of that. He also pointed out that there were single and double trigger assemblies, set to fire lower or upper barrel first and with release/release or release/pull. There was certainly no lack of customized versatility.
About a quarter of the Perazzi shop shown here. The man in the foreground works on buttstocks and fore-ends.
We turned to the job of producing my gun and although I thought I had been very thorough in my specifications, as we went along, I was made further aware of the wide choice available in the Perazzi line. To pick the stock blank, they were kind enough (or unwise!) to allow me my choice from their entire collection. The result does not have to be described – the pictures bear eloquent testimony to the superb piece of Yugoslavian walnut. Franco, the chief stocktaker, started the task of shaping it entirely by hand – normally, they are part machined into rough shape and then hand finished. A part from obvious choices like having a Monte Carlo comb and a pistol grip; setting the length of the pull to the heel, center and toe of the butt; drop at comb and heel; cast at comb, heel and toe and down pitch, there were also width of the stock at the "cheeking" point and at the butt; depth of the butt, thickness of the recoil pad; distance from the face of the action to the comb; distance from the trigger to the front of the pistol grip and the width and thickness of that grip. Having weathered all that, I thought I could just have an ordinary beavertail fore-end (as opposed to a standard field one), but no – "What length please?" I settled for the standard 9-inch unit. Their beavertail has unusual sloping finger grooves – as against the normal parallel indentations. It is both comfortable, an aid to good pointing and very attractive.
Choosing My Gun
Over-and-under, trap model – no problem. "Sidelock or boxlock?" Although many refer the slightly more ornate and luxurious sidelock, I was happy with the simplicity of the boxlock. "Style of engraving and grade?" Apparently several of the grades have the same engraved scenes, but differ in the depth of the engraving (and the quality of wood). I choose a "lusso" or de luxe grade with a game scene incorporating partridges – naturally – and opted for the regular silver-like finish instead of the more colorful case-hardening so frequently found on English guns. 30-inch barrels are my favorite for International Trap, not too short to flip, not too long to be difficult to maneuver accurately at speed. A concave, parallel ventilated rib – it could have been flat or/and tapered – is deeply file-cut to practical eliminate reflection problems. The recommended a fluorescent post front sight. In time I found myself so mesmerized by this huge glowing creature, that I reverted to a standard gold bead – and started looking at my targets again! You can always have silver, white or red for front sight or middle bead.
Although momentarily attracted by the internally gold-plated trigger mechanism, I settled for two standard, non-selective, lower-barrel-first sets and then customized them by having my initials engraved in gold. I advise anyone getting a Perazzi to have a spare trigger assembly. This is not because they are likely to cause any trouble (my gun had remain malfunction-free after firing some 7,000 trap loads), but simply because this is the weak area of any gun. To have the security of knowing you can be back in a competition within seconds, should anything go wrong, is well worth extra $75. Finally, I confirmed the overall weight of 8 lbs. and were were in business. Yet I'd thought the English were the most exacting when it came to precise gun-fitting.
Chief members of the team that built the author's Perazzi: from left – Franco, Bruno, Pietro, Lucio and Aldo.
Franco was rasping away with visible effort at the tough walnut stock and it was obvious he wouldn't have time to do the fore-end, so the chosen piece disappeared to another part of the factory. An action and barrels were found conforming to my requirements, and Bruno took them to the underground test tunnel where temperature and humidity are rigidly controlled. He pressed a button on the control panel and a pattern plate glided down a rail-track to pre-set distances, which may range from 17 to 50 yards. Once there, it stops and a spotlight hits a red disc which glows luminously in the center. He fired from behind the protective screen and on impact, the plate automatically reversed itself. After the second shot, the plate returned to us for pellet counting and percentage calculation. The patterns were a bit on the tight side, so up they went to Lucio who has the delicate and highly skilled job of removing just the correct amount of metal from the right place in order to give the desired percentage and retain the all-important even distribution of the pellets in the 30-inch circle.
Testing and Patterning
Normally each barrel is tested with the exact load and make of shell specified by the customer. I don't like to be so fussy, because in International shooting, you often find yourself in another country without your favorite shell and so your confidence may suffer. Consequently, we tried eight different International loads from five countries and when the patterns were consistently showing around 70% first barrel and 80% second with all the shells, I was satisfied. I would have been happy with 65/75 or even 60/70 as I shoot extremely fast. However, the pellet distribution was so excellently uniformed in spread, that I decided not to risk spoiling a good thing. The wisdom of this decision was proved later. The tight choking has never seemed to be a handicap and the satisfaction of completely pulverizing second barrel shots at International targets around 45 yards is both rewarding and psychologically reassuring.
While in the tunnel, Ennio Mattarelli drew my attention to one of his pet "toys." He and Perazzi have rigged up a trap synchronized to a firing stand for the gun and set to throw a clay towards the pattern plate at 35 yards. This is about the distance most shooters fire first at an angle target from the International Trench – 40 yards and over being the approximate distance for second shots. Shotstring has a span of roughly 8-12 feet from leading to trailing pellets. By setting microsecond delays in the firing of the gun, they can break the target with any part of the shotstring. It just goes to prove that you can "miss" a clay a long way in front and still break it, but just one inch behind – forget it! On the way up, Perazzi mentioned that after the Italian proof authorities have subjected barrels to a double charge proofing test, he then makes them undergo a triple charge – just for our safety.
Quick-detachable Perazzi trigger assembly. This entire unit is removed by simply pressing safety fully forward and pulling down on rear of guard.
The interchangeable trigger assemblies are of the inertia type, requiring recoil to set the second pull. They are removed simply by pushing the safety fully forward. Triggers are Daniele Perazzi's specialty, as he started making them as a boy. These have an extremely fast lock time and can be safely set to very light, crisp pulls, which do not vary once set. Pietro, the works foreman, set mine to about 2-1/2 lbs. and 3-1/2 lbs. second – and they really were crisp and sweet. From there to Aldo, who let in the gold initials while I watched his companion, the only other engraver, working on a delicate Renaissance scroll pattern. Their engraving is of a very high standard, comparable to the best English and German work. All too often other engraving looks like something I might have scribbled in 5th grade. On the next bench, the sole checkerer and polisher was cutting the fine 24-line to-the-inch diamond-shaped islands.
The completed gun weighed exactly the 8 lbs. asked for, but to me and almost every other shooter who has handled it, the weight seems a whole pound less, so perfect is the balance. This is one of the secrets of the phenomenal success of this gun; the weight is so well-distributed between the hands that one has this impression of effortless, therefore easy, pointing.
The slim, graceful lines of the gun are due in part to the basic simplicity of its over-all design and in particular to reducing the frame depth to a minimum by doing away with under-locking lugs. Instead, they are set in the sides of the lower mono-bloc barrel. The mono-bloc construction means that the barrels are brazed into the chamber end, which is a solid forging.
Perazzis Virtually Handmade
Their present output is around 100 guns a month and it requires the same number of workers to produce them. Although much previously time-consuming handwork has been taken over by ultramodern machinery they designed, all parts are still hand-finished. After compressed-air cleaning, parts are submitted to inspection by ultraviolet light which shows up any internal defects and also surface dirt that could not otherwise be detected even under high-power magnification. Perazzi, through his happy, informal but highly efficient personality has succeeded in imbuing his workers with a tremendous sense of pride in their work and an air of cheerful dedication pervades the place. Having a master craftsman and an Olympic Champion for bosses obviously means a great deal.
Perazzi stock blanks are rough-turned on this machine. The metal master stock is at top.
In the design room the two architects amazed me when they told me that any new model involves around 500 drawings for the 112 parts and that's in addition to hundreds of sketches illustrating the machining processes of each part. I was then not so surprised to learn that the creative cycle is a good 2-1/2 years. They use an optical comparator to verify the accuracy of each new part – the magnified outline of the part is projected onto a glass screen and compared with the original drawing.
During the next few days, I studied these two remarkable men and it the evenings, I learned about their backgrounds and how their company, the Manifattura Armi Perazzi came into being. Perazzi is only 35, but looks so much younger that clients frequently ask for his father, unwilling to believe that he could be the famous Perazzi. Laughingly, he asks if they want their shoes repaired – his father was a cobbler! Although of so-called humble origin, Daniele is a true gentleman with a warm, open, honest manner, and one who applies the same cheerful dedication to living and to his work.
Early Training
When only 14, he started working for a gunmaker, doing unpaid menial tasks, but profiting from the experience by study and observation. The first results were single-trigger mechanism, which he sold to the world renowned artisan gunmakers of Brescia, turn up from time to time in guns which have gone throughout the world. A spell with the Franchi firm convinced him that mass-produced guns were not his line. Working on his own, he completely made his first shotgun. Traveling the country, he eventually sold it. That enabled him to make two guns, which were again sold by the same method. The pattern was repeated until he was able to take on a few workers, train them and form a small company. Not being in a position to pay good wages, he frequently found himself the recipient of a back-handed compliment when well-established firms took his workers from him. Never discouraged, he managed to recruit new ones as fast as he lost the others. Today, the situation is reversed. Those same employers now come asking to study his methods. He doesn't hesitate, but is happy to show them around. I hope his generosity is not take advanced of again.
Partridge happily holds his completed dream gun, created by the combined talents of Daniele 'Perazzi (center) and Ennio Mattarelli (right). Behind is Mattarelli's 1964 Olympic Victory, on which the firm was founded.
Ennio Mattarelli shares Perazzi's humble beginnings and like him, had to start work at 14, becoming an electrician. Showing outstanding skill at hunting, he was persuaded to try competitive clay busting where his successes drew the attention of Bashchieri & Pellagri, famous ammunition manufacturers. They took him on as a salesman and developed his shooting abilities. The two met in '63 when Perazzi came to learn more about shells with a view to improving the choking and pattern regulation of his guns. Mattarelli, having a very practical knowledge of exactly what he felt he needed in a gun, had asked several gunmakers to produce what he wanted. None had succeeded.
Perazzi did. With the gun he built, Mattarelli won the Italian and European titles, the Moscow Tournament and the highest honor any individual can win – an Olympic Gold Medal. This victory clinched it. Between them, they could start the world's first company dedicated exclusively to the making of custom-built, top-quality competition shotguns. Backing was provided by Doctor Pasquale, a keen shooter and important industrialist, who had already shown interest in their efforts. The Manifattura Armi Perazzi became a reality.
In common with many other shooters whose performances have improved from using Perazzis, my scores almost immediately started exceeding those I had put up six years ago when I last did any serious International Shooting. I made one change in my style and cheeked the gun much more firmly than before. This was to try to eliminate the shooter's worst enemy and cause of most lost targets – the fatal desire to lift your head and look at the clay. It meant raising the comb. I couldn't bear the thought of covering any part of the beautiful wood and delayed the necessary work for some time – to the detriment of my shooting!
The completed stock is being checked to make certain it conforms in dimensions to the customer's specifications.
Then I was fortunate enough to meet that master stockmaker, checkerer and all-round gun genius, Leonard Mews, who was working at the Hollywood Gun Shop. I put my problem to him. Over the next few weeks he worked under the constant pressure of my taking the gun back at weekends to use it. But after much painstaking experimentation, he was able to find a particular epoxy which would bond to the wood, keep its shape and most important of all, be so transparent that it was impossible to tell that a whole 5/16" had been added to the comb. Even people who know of its existence are often hard put to believe it has been done until it is held against the light as in the picture here.
Watching and listening to Leonard Mews over those weeks, I gained more knowledge about guns and shooting than I thought existed – and I had devoted much of my life to studying the subjects! He is a mine of information on all aspects of shooting and gunsmithing and their practical inter-application. It is not widely known that at one time he was also one of the nation's leading Schuetzen-style rifle shooters. After 40 years of working on most of the world's top-quality guns, Leonard can only think of one gun which he considers comparable in quality to the workmanship of the Perazzi – the renowned English Boss. High praise from a man who knows what he is talking about.
Partridge's allpurpose, de luxe Perazzi Trap Model with extra trigger assembly, Skeet barrels and stock, all fitting the same action. Stocks are changed with tool projecting from recoil pad. Slots in end of Skeet barrels reduce recoil.
Thanks to the Mews comb and the Perazzi, my International scores are now averaging consistently in the low to mid-90s. Previously I used to shoot the occasional score in the 90s, but averaged in the mid 80s. For those of you more familiar with the 99-plus averages common in the upper echelons of American Trap, it would put International/American Trap averages in proportion to mention that England's Bob Braithwaite, who won the Gold in Mexico with 198/200, runs an annual average in the 92-93 area.
Recently, thanks to the Ithaca Gun Company who import Perazzis into the States, I was able to try out the Skeet model and found (not really to my surprise) that it too was a very sweet-shooting, good-handling gun designed specifically to meet the demands of Skeet. In fact, as I finish this, I am looking forward to leaving for Italy in a couple of days, where I will renew my friendships with all at the Manifattura Armi Perazzi – and get myself a Skeet model! For those of you who can get over there, I recommend the trip, as a visit to the factory is very worthwhile. For those of you unable to at this time, you can get your Perazzi from Ithaca. The trap models start at $825, Skeet at $900 and the MX8 at $1500.
My dream gun was no let-down in reality and every time I use it, Perazzi takes me a little nearer to realizing my highest shooting ambitions. From my own experience and that of other delighted Perazzi owners, I feel confident it can do the same for you. If the number of shooters who come up to talk to me about Perazzi is any guide, it seems that many of them are already thinking this way. Perazzi advertises that his guns are as personal as your finger print – he means just that!
This article was written by Derek Partridge and originally published in Gun Digest, 1970 Annual issue. Republished with permission.
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THE MATHIS REPORT: NEARLY $60 MILLION IN INVESTMENT COMING TO NORTH JACKSONVILLE
Posted by carlos renteria on Feb 20, 2019
More than 100 full-time and seasonal jobs and almost $60 million in capital investment are on the way to North and Northwest Jacksonville.
The city approved a permit Wednesday for VanTrust Real Estate LLC to proceed with construction of Imeson 300, a facility that will be leased to Cra-Z-Art for manufacturing in North Jacksonville.
Also Wednesday, a permit was requested for construction of a cold-storage facility for use by Preferred Freezer Services in Northwest Jacksonville.
Both projects applied for incentives.
Cra-Z-Art will lease a 300,000-square-foot building under development at 10501 Cold Storage Road in Imeson Park.
The city approved the foundation permit at a cost of $11.7 million. Evans General Contractors of Alpharetta, Georgia, is the contractor.
Cra-Z-Art sells activity, art and school supplies, toys and stationery products and will relocate manufacturing and distribution from the Midwest and New Jersey.
The company is a division of LaRose Industries LLC, which is based in Randolph, New Jersey.
Cra-Z-Art proposes to hire 21 full-time production supervisors, management staff and warehouse personnel in Jacksonville by year-end 2021 at an average $53,298 annually.
It says it could hire 50 seasonal employees annually.
City Council approved incentives in November for the project, known then as Project Buckeye.
It sought $689,000 in city and state incentives that comprise a $626,000 Recapture Enhanced Value grant from the city and a $63,000 Qualified Target Industry Tax refund of which the city will pay $12,600.
VanTrust agreed to sell the completed building to The Silverman Group of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, which is leasing it to Cra-Z-Art.
Preferred Freezer Services, a national refrigerated storage warehouse company, proposes to develop a $46.7 million cold storage warehouse in Northwest Jacksonville and create at least 40 jobs.
The project appears to be in development by Chill Build Jacksonville LLC of Indianapolis.
Chill Build applied to the city Wednesday for construction of a $43.5 million, 222,834-square-foot cold storage facility on 13.25 acres at 5459 Doolittle Road at North Ellis Road.
The contractor is listed as DEEM LLC and Victory Unlimited Construction LLC, which share an address with Chill Build Jacksonville LLC in Indianapolis.
In fast-track legislation introduced to council Tuesday, Preferred Freezer Services of Jacksonville II LLC requests up to $1.2 million in grants.
Incentives comprise a $100,000 Northwest Jacksonville Business Infrastructure Grant and a Recapture Enhanced Value grant of up to $1.1 million, which would refund 50 percent of the increase in ad valorem taxes generated by the project over the first five years of operation.
The project would create at least 40 full-time jobs, at an average annual wage of $47,775, by year-end 2021.
A city summary says Preferred Freezer Services is considering a few cities for the project and that incentives are a material factor in choosing Jacksonville.
Fast-track legislation is a two-cycle reading by council.
Willows Development LLC of Jersey City, New Jersey, bought the Doolittle Road property in 2008. Willows Development is affiliated with John Galiher, founder and CEO of Preferred Freezer Services LLC, which is based in Chatham, New Jersey.
It would be the second Jacksonville facility for the company. The first is at 1780 W. Beaver St.
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Drunk fatal crash driver who killed woman on her way to start Christmas holidays sentenced to eight years in prison
Sarah Hand of Aragon Road, Haverhill pleaded guilty to causing the death of Gail Brown by careless driving on the A1307 three days before Christmas
Updated 14:41, 2 FEB 2018
Gail Brown (nee Hickman), 56, who died after a crash on the A1307 on December 22, 2017
A woman accused of killing a beloved wife and daughter in a car crash just days before Christmas has been sentenced to eight years in prison today (February 2).
Sarah Hand, 50, of Aragon Road, Haverhill, was driving a silver Ford Fiesta when she was involved in a crash with two other cars on the A1307 'road of death'.
Hand was charged with three counts of death by careless driving by alcohol and drugs and entered a guilty plea at today's hearing at Cambridge Crown Court (February 2).
The three-car crash happened about 12.15pm on Friday, December 22 on the eastbound carriageway at Bartlow, about half a mile east of Horseheath Road, Linton.
Gail Brown, 56, died in the same crash on the A1307 just three days before Christmas.
Paying tribute her husband Ian, parents Pat and Michael, sister Lorraine and nephew David, said: "We are totally devastated at the loss of our beautiful Gail.
"Words can't express how we feel at the moment, but we take immense comfort from all the messages of support we have received from the many, many people who knew and loved her.
"She will be sorely missed by so many people. We kindly ask for some time to grieve in private."
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Sentencing 13:15
The charges 11:26
End of hearing
That concludes the sentencing.
Hand never wants to drive again
Each charge has been sentenced at eight years to run concurrently i.e at the same time as each other.
The defendant has said she does not want to ever drive again.
Miss Hand will be disqualified from driving for 10 years and if she wants to drive again she will need to take an extended driving test.
Half of Hand's sentence will be spent in custody and the rest on licence.
13:15 KEY EVENT
Judge Bridge sentences Hand to 12 years in prison with ⅓ credit for guilty plea - making the sentence one of eight years in prison.
Top end of culpability
"I am obliged to pass the shortest sentence which reflects the seriousness of the offences.
"I am of the view these offences are at the very top end of culpability as far as these offences are concerned."
Hand 'remorseful'
Miss Hand has good character and Judge Bridge says he will consider the impact of a custodial sentence on her family.
Judge Bridge has read a letter from the defendant and says he believes she is remorseful for what she has done.
'Lifelong addiction'
Judge Bridge: "I turn to the circumstances of the defendant which I must take account of.
"I have read statements and testimonials from numerous people who know Miss Hand.
"She is a woman of no previous convictions and I have been assisted by the psychiatric report and it's clear from that report that Miss Hand has suffered domestic abuse throughout her life and has indeed suffered from alcoholism for most of her adult life.
"She has a lifelong addiction which she continues to grapple with.
"Miss Hand suffers complex PTSD which has rightly been put forward not as an excuse but an explanation."
Substantial custodial sentence
Judge Bridge has said a substantial custodial sentence is inevitable.
"The only question I have to ask is how long a custodial sentence should be.
"There is no dispute this is a case falling not far short of dangerous driving."
'Fatal accident waiting to happen'
Judge Bridge: "You should not have gotten into your car when you did, you drove at a high speed on what you knew to be a dangerous road and from the moment you joined the A1307 you were an accident waiting to happen and indeed you were a fatal accident waiting to happen."
'Cavalier and reckless approach to driving'
Judge Bridge: "The defendant does not contest these for a moment. She has pleaded guilty.
"The collision that occurred on December 22 because she lost control of her car.
"She lost control, quite simply because she was wholly incapable of driving, she was wholly incapable because of the quantity of alcohol in her body.
"She also ingested cocaine and cannabis the effect of which is unclear.
"The fact she drove in those circumstances underlines her cavalier and reckless approach to driving on that day."
Hand told police she had drunk less alcohol
Judge Bridge has said it is clear "she had consumed more alcohol than she disclosed to police officers".
10x legal limit of cocaine
Judge Bridge continues: "The toxicologist was of the view, considering the readings from analysis of the defendants blood that she had not been frank about the amount of alcohol she had consumed.
"Alcohol was detected in the blood taken at 3.44pm.
"The proportion of cocaine in her body was 10x the legal limit.
"Indicitive of consumption of cocaine and the amount of cannabis was also above the legal limit - 2.2, the limit being 2.0."
The toxicologist said the mix of drugs and alcohol would 'exacerbate the situation' and it would be 'difficult to predict'.
Toxicology report
Judge Bridge: "The defendant claimed she had on that morning drunk two shots of vodka, 10cm in total and 10cm of gin.
"It's accepted no alcohol was consumed after the collision and provision of the specimen.
"She also said she'd smoked a joint that morning at 8am and taken cocaine the previous evening at 7.30pm, some 2.4g."
All four wheels on verge
Judge Bridge: "The Ford maneuvered first into lane two, the faster lane, to overtake a slower refuse vehicle approaching the Dean Road crossroads.
"Then it moved back into lane one and steered an incorrect path to the grass verge on the left.
"The Ford mounted that southern grass verge and it seems from the marks that all four wheels were on the verge at one point.
"In that one can assume it was a compensating maneuver it was steered right, right across the carriageway across the central reservation verge at a steep angle and then struck Mrs Brown's Micra on the eastbound carriageway."
After hitting Mrs Brown's car head one the two cars spun clockwise across the carriageway.
Judge Bridge: "This was a dangerous road on which the defendant chose to drive.
"The collision itself occurred about 800m east of the junction with Horseheath. It involved the defendant's Ford, Mrs Brown's Nissan Micra and Mr Percy's Volkswagen.
"The Ford's engine detached and struck Mr Percy's Volkswagen."
Judge Bridge has said the traffic investigators report show conditions were generally good.
Judge Bridge says the traffic investigation report detailed debris on the road.
A1307 high casualty route
Judge Bridge: "The collision occurred on Friday, December 22 of 2017 at about 12.15pm, broad daylight, on the A1307 between Cambridge and Haverhill. "It is well known as a high casualty route and there are a number of signs on the route warning drivers to that affect.
"One close to the location state high speed collions kill slow down, take care, stay alive."
Victim's family have 'profound sympathy of the court'
Judge Bridge will now pass sentence.
Judge Bridge tells the court: "It is clear and apparent to anyone that Gail Brown is hugely missed by her family, friends and she will remain missed for a very long time indeed.
"Her death has had a massive impact on those affected, three days before Christmas, and so it will continue into the future and her memory will live on."
Judge Bridge says the family have the 'profound sympathy of the court'.
He adds: "There is nothing the court can do in passing sentence that can assist Mrs Brown's family."
Hand also taking sleeping tablets to get to sleep
Hand had also been taking sleeping tablets and other 'illicit drugs' to help her sleep. And she drank to 'blot out what was going on in her life'.
Hand broke her pelvis in the crash.
She is struggling with a custodial environment physically and mentally says Mr Dye.
Mr Dye: "She is deeply, genuinely remorseful for her actions."
Mr Dye has also said Hand suffers from PTSD.
History of domestic abuse and alcoholism
Hand is a single mother.
She had two jobs at the time of the accident.
She has previously been treated for alcoholism and had 'large periods of abstinence from alcohol'.
Her alcoholism has previously caused problems in the family.
Hand has suffered domestic abuse from several partners and relapsed into her alcoholism on the day of the crash after a period of abstinence.
'100 per cent to blame'
Hand said at the scene: "I am ashamed. I'm sorry and I'm 100 per cent to blame."
Hand bought the alcohol at Sainsbury's in Haverhill and did admit she drank it all within a short period of time.
Maximum sentence available 14 years
Hand has entered guilty pleas at the earliest opportunity, Mr Dye says.
Judge Bridge has cited the maximum sentence open to him is 14 years.
Hand lives with 'misery' on daily basis
Defending Hand, John Dye is now putting forward mitigation
"Nothing I say is an attempt to detract from the palpable suffering of the brown family. I have to do my role," he tells the court.
Dye has called Hand's act "gross stupidity" and says it has affected Hand's family.
Miss Hand has written a letter detailing domestic abuse she has suffered, a history of alcoholism she has had from her early teenage years and the impact that has had.
Mr Dye: "The abuse she has suffered and alcoholism is linked.
"None of this is put forward is an excuse for what happened on that day just an explanation of how a woman of 50, never before the courts before, had a chaotic lifestyle and how she has ended up here today.
"She accepts the misery she has caused will not go way for some time, if ever. She will live with that on a daily basis."
Hand had earlier speeding offence
Hand has a speeding offence from 2014 where she was given six points and a fine.
There is a starting point of eight years in this case.
Hand has been sitting in the dock with her head down and her hair covering her face throughout this.
The third person in the crash Mr Percy suffered minor injuries.
Milestones missed
January 30 should have been Gail Brown's 57th birthday.
Gail and Ian had been married for 17 years and had only just celebrated their anniversary six days before the crash.
Gail's husband Ian and her parents were unable to bring themselves to attend today because the pain of losing Gail was too raw.
Family took down Christmas decorations after death confirmed
Gail's parents took down all of the Christmas decorations in their home two hours after finding out she had died.
Her father said in his statement the family will now face "a lifetime of Christmases of grief and painful memories".
Gail's father says he felt anger at Hand for causing the death of his daughter and wrote: "I prefer the description murdered my daughter."
Gail Brown was 'wonderful, bubbly person'
Gail's mother has lived in Haverhill all her life.
They have changed their entire routine to stop meeting people they know.
"It's quite probable she would have come to see us that afternoon on her way home," Lorraine continued.
"She was a wonderful, bubbly person who's caring nature touched the lives of people wherever she went."
Victims elderly parents need medication to cope with tragedy
Lorraine continues: "We will never forget that awful moment Ian called on us in the company of police officers to tell us of her death in a road accident."
She tells the court that both of Gail's parents are 82 and says they are still "living in a trance" and find it difficult to meet people and need medication to cope.
Family call for maximum sentencing
Gail's stepdaughters and two-year-old grandson have all been affected by Gail's death.
"How will they feel when they see the person who killed Gail going about her life as normal?" Lorraine adds.
"As a family we are all too aware any sentence will not bring Gail back."
Lorraine has said Hand showed "total disregard for other road users, including Gail".
She says the family want to see justice done by use of the maximum sentencing.
'She should not have been in that coffin, she loved life.'
Lorraine calls her sister's death heinous.
And she adds that her parents have lost any happiness in their later life.
Lorraine says Gail and her husband were a wonderful couple.
"Ian's whole future has been blown to smithereens," she said.
"She should not have been in that coffin, she loved life.
"She was simply driving home to start her Christmas break but she never arrived, the police arrived instead."
'The pain doubles when I seethe grief stricken torment on my elderly parents faces'
Gail Brown's sister Lorraine will now read out her victim impact statement to the court.
Lorraine is struggling to hold back tears.
She says: "How does one even begin to find the words to write about how the death of a much loved family member feels.
"Words like devastated, heartbroken and inconsolable have no real meaning as they don't even touch the stomach churning despair we all feel.
"As her sister I am heartbroken.
"The pain doubles when I seethe grief stricken torment on my elderly parents faces."
Emotions running high
Hand is sobbing in the dock as the details of the crash are being read out by the prosecution.


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Q: What is the word for a good work? I am helping a charity and I need to invite my friends to join in. We're not asking for any money or valuables but just their time for some feedback on few questions.
I am struggling at the opening line of the invitation message—what I want to say is that "I need your help in this great work / noble work" but it just doesn't sound that impressive/catchy.
Jihad or movement both describe something too big to describe "answering a few questions."
Please note that it is for non-native English speakers.

A: I don't know a single English word that isn't hopelessly archaic. Hebrew/Yiddish has mitzvah, if your fellow-primates are in the Jewish community.
Otherwise I'd go with "I need your contribution to this effort". Contributing to an effort feels gratifyingly strenuous, out of all proportion to the actual energy expended.

A: I would look at this question: what's the opposite word for 'sin'. About the best you can do is "I performed a good/virtuous/righteous/moral/meritorious act/deed."
Again, there's not a single word that does what you want. Since this is for non-native English speakers, you may as well use the simplest, most direct choice of words. If you're really looking for a single word, you could try jihad or movement, but these have all kinds of other connotations and don't work well for your stated purpose
Endeavor, undertaking, task. . . If these words are too big, then stick with "good/great work". It doesn't need to be "catchy" or "impressive" to be effective. Sometimes a clear, simple, direct message is all you need, especially for people who may not know much English.
If you really need some buzzword or catchphrase to make an impact, consider hiring a PR firm!

A: We tend to play greatness down in the UK - it may be a national failing, but results in descriptors such as great endeavour or noble work sounding rather pompous or naive. Jihad and crusade can sound very threatening. We'd probably stick with (very) worthwhile project.

A: "Altruistic" is a good word to use as it suggests a selfless act and avoids the moral/political/religious tone of some of the other suggestions here.

A: Could you say, "Please join me in this philanthropic opportunity."
Philanthropic is defined as:

showing concern for humanity, esp by performing charitable actions, donating money, etc.

A: I'd stick with "good work", "great work", "noble work", "good cause", "important work", etc.
I don't know your audience, but in general, I'd be cautious about trying too hard to sound profound and important. If you try to sound profound and don't get it quite right, you often end up sounding pretentious or just plain silly.

A: First, of all, you are amazing! Doing volunteer work for a nonprofit organization is truly a noble thing to do. Also, you did well in acknowledging someone's effort to make this world a better place to live in especially for future generations to come.
I think when you want to use the phrase "Good work".
You may have to determine first to whom are you going to say it, what is his or her religious and cultural background. You may then use meaningful phrases that he or she can relate to using the kind of terms used in their dialects. Since I am from the Philippines, instead of saying the phrase "Good job!" we often say "Magaling!" It means the same but it feels more meaningful as this word is akin to him and his roots. Creativity, meaning, and transforming the lives of others is a great thing. Keep it up!

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Since the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, Global Warming of 1.5 ºC, many have tried to strengthen the global response to climate change, sustainable development and the eradication of poverty.
Just one of many reports out there, there's no escaping the reality of our planet's diminishing beauty.
In a bid to make an impact, many universities are improving their eco-efforts with specially-designed buildings for students to use and revolutionary recycling initiatives.
To remain on track with organic agriculture trends, why not suggest an on-site organic farming project?
From growing basic vegetables to hosting a couple of campus chickens, there's no shortage of ideas that could flourish from this scheme.
On top of helping the environment, you'd also be igniting community spirit. By gathering your peers together to produce and farm, firm friendships will also grow.
Tired of your worn-out jumpers or last year's university hoodie?
If you're planning to upgrade your wardrobe with the cash you have spare, why not start a campus clothes collection service?
As one student out of thousands of others who are also revamping their wardrobes this year, together, you'll create a positive collective.
The clothes may be donated to charities or recycled, instead of thrown away and added to a mountain of garbage on the outskirts of your city.
Instead of building more student centres and innovation hubs with energy-wasting resources, why not ask your university to think about the type of materials they're using and how they can cut costs with cheaper, eco-friendly materials?
By putting forward the idea of solar power installations, your university will not only save on costs but will also radiate an eco-friendly experience.
During university tours or public visits, people will admire the institution's innovations and view them as a non-polluting knowledge hub.
By appointing a recycling counsellor on every campus, your university could keep a close eye on the eco-effectiveness of students.
These counsellors could be environmental learners looking to make a real-world impact. By handing out advice and establishing engaging strategies, they'll help create a wholesome campus environment for all to enjoy.
If your university is lacking a webpage that provides information on their latest campus clean-up events or local organic food fairs, why not start one?
That's what the students at the University of North Texas did.
As you can see from their Twitter page below, they're always publishing interesting updates and innovative ways to improve campus life for students, professors and the planet!
Do you want to make your mark here on campus? Do you want to see your idea come to life?
If you enjoyed these tips, just remember – that's just a handful of hundreds of projects you could potentially implement.
As the saying goes: the world is your oyster and it's yours to maintain, preserve and enjoy the best you can!


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Get into the mind of a CTO, CFO, COO, CEO, CMO and other IT professionals, and see what keeps them up at night. Andrew Pryfogle, SVP of Cloud Transformation at Intelisys, sits down with Jeff Burchett, Co-Founder & VP of Sales at Bigleaf Networks, and talks about how you would approach a company around the topic of SD-WAN. How would that conversation be different with the various decision makers?


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Treaty of San Ildefonso may refer to:

 First Treaty of San Ildefonso of 1777 between Spain and Portugal
 Second  Treaty of San Ildefonso of 1796 between Spain and France, allying the two nations
 Third Treaty of San Ildefonso of 1800 between Spain and France, by which Spain returned Louisiana to France

See also
 San Ildefonso, a town in central Spain
 Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, the summer residence of the Kings of Spain


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Mayorkas Defends Immigration Response in Del Rio
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas gestures as he speaks at a press briefing at the White House on Sept. 24, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
By Theodore Bunker | Monday, 27 September 2021 11:11 AM EDT
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday defended the Biden administration's response to the migrant camp in Del Rio, Texas, where tens of thousands reportedly crossed the border into the United States.
When asked on "Fox News Sunday" by host Chris Wallace why his department didn't "stop them from coming into the country," Mayorkas said, "We did. We encountered them, they gathered — they assembled in that one location in Del Rio, Texas, and we applied the laws. We applied the public health law under the CDC's authority, and we applied immigration law."
When asked why the Biden administration didn't build "a wall or a fence" to prevent border crossings, Mayorkas said, "It is (not) the policy of this administration. We do not agree with the building of the wall. The law provides that individuals can make a claim for humanitarian relief. That is actually one of our proudest traditions."
The secretary also said that his department has "strict COVID testing protocols that we apply across the board. We test, isolate, and quarantine unaccompanied children. We work with nonprofit organizations to test families. Those who are in ICE custody are tested, isolated, and quarantine. Those who are expelled under the Title 42 Public Health Authority are returned immediately. They are not placed in immigration court proceedings, and those we do not test, because they are returned immediately."
Mayorkas later said that the department is "complying" with the Supreme Court's ruling on the "remain in Mexico" asylum policy, but said that the U.S. has to negotiate with Mexico to reach a bilateral agreement.
"We do have an obligation to implement the migrant protection protocols, and we are negotiating with Mexico, because those protocols require a bilateral agreement. And so, we are negotiating with Mexico, as we are required to do under the court's order," he said.
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HomeTech NewsNew monitors from Lenovo's Savior G-series coming with QHD 165Hz on May 24
New monitors from Lenovo's Savior G-series coming with QHD 165Hz on May 24
In a bid to enhance its technology industry, today, Chinese multinational technology company, Lenovo has officially announced that it has set the official launch date of new Lenovo's Savior G-series monitors as May 24, 2022.
The new Lenovo's Savior G-series monitor, known as the G27/G27q Display, is 27 inches in size, with QHD resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms reaction time, 99 percent sRGB color gamut, and 90 percent DCI- P3 color gamut, and two HDMI and one DP port.
According to the Chinese tech giant the official price tag has not been announced yet, however, the price will be openly announced on May 24 at the official launch event.
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Hence, it should be noted that earlier this year, during CES2022, the tech giant announced some of the G-series family monitors – the G24qe-20 and G27qe-20.
Lenovo designed the two displays in a bid to cater to more casual gamers who don't want to spend a fortune on top PC gaming monitors, but still need robust hardware to keep games running smoothly.
The G24qe-20 has a QHD resolution of 2560×1440, which equates to 123 pixels per inch (PPI). The 16:9 aspect ratio is still perfect for gaming, and the top and side bezels are small for a contemporary aesthetic.
With a 12-bit LUT for wide color, the IPS panel reproduces 99 percent sRGB and 90 percent DCI-P3. It has a brightness of up to 300 nits and an anti-glare coating. It's even gentler on the eyes with TÜV Reduced Blue Light certification.
The G27qe-20 has a 27-inch screen, however, as its 1440p resolution results in a lower PPI. Many gamers still prefer this size and resolution, and the 110Hz (OC) refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync support ensure everything looks great. HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and 3.5mm audio are all options for users.
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The G27, like its smaller sister, boasts a 12-bit LUT and 99 percent sRGB reproduction. There is no word about color reproduction in DCI-P3. It has a slightly higher brightness of 350 nits and an anti-glare coating.
Therefore, it would be fair to say that the new Sevier G-series monitors are an updated version of the earlier G-series families in terms of panel delivery, reproduction, gaming experience, display and inches. Stay tuned to TechGenyz for the latest tech news.
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USM Will Mark the Spot Where Jimmy Buffett Met His Harmonica Player
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — The University of Southern Mississippi plans to put up a marker where Jimmy Buffett first met Coral Reefer Band harmonica player Greg "Fingers" Taylor in the early 1970s. Buffett had already graduated and was playing outside the student center between night classes. Taylor was a student and asked if he could join in. Taylor joined the Coral Reefer Band in 1974 and has retired after coming down with Alzheimer's disease. A Taylor relative will attend the ceremony. Buffett is not expected to attend.


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15 Delicate Names Girls Will Love (And 15 Tough Names For Boys)
by Megan K
– on Dec 27, 2018
When it comes to naming a child, there's a lot to mull over; many couples take into consideration their religious beliefs, family history, and current pop culture trends when they are dreaming of names for their little one. Baby names are becoming more and more unique and parents are getting creative with uncommon names, even the celebrities are taking the uniqueness up a notch.
"As 2018 comes to a close, it's time to reflect on the year in celebrity baby names. It was an exciting time—three (yes, three!) Kardashians babies were born this year, Chicago, Stormi, and True. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend named their son Miles Theodore, Cardi B and Offset gave their daughter the name Kulture Kiari. Other notable celebrity baby names from 2018 include Colette Koala (Macklemore), Marvel Jane (Pete Wentz) and Rani Rose (Kate Hudson)" shares NameBerry.com.
One thing all of these names have in common is that they are certainly unique but they remain sweet and charming all the same. So what will 2019 have in store for baby names? Only time will tell of course, but it's likely that more uncommon names will be trendy. It's also likely that some old-fashioned names will remain a popular choice. Below is a great place to start looking for ideas! Included on this list of baby names are 15 delicate names that girls love to have and 15 names that are tough and too cool for any little boy. From timeless selections to names that lean more towards the uncommon genre, this list is packed with ideas for 2019 babies!
30 Emma
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This super sweet and delicate name is currently contently sitting at the number one spot on NameBerry.com popularity charts and doesn't appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. The name Emma is of German origin and means universal, according to NameBerry.com. "Emma is simple but has a deep history, is streamlined and modern-feeling yet distinctly feminine. It's hard to find all those qualities combined in one name, which is exactly why so many parents (over 17,000 last year) have chosen Emma and made it the top girls' name," suggests NameBerry.com on the ever-popular choice in a girls name.
29 Sophie
I cannot hear this name without thinking about the little sister in Halloweentown, but she's totally adorable so it's a good thing. Like most of the girl's name featured on this list, this name is very chic and feminine. This name is a French variation of Sophia and means wisdom, according to NameBerry.com.
Sophie is currently ranked at number 106 on NameBerry.com popularity charts. "A borrowing from the Greek, Sophia is directly derived from Sophia (wisdom, skill). The name has been in common use in England since the 17th century when it was bestowed upon the infant daughter of James I," shares BabyNameWizard.com.
28 Claire
It clearly doesn't get any cuter than Claire! And the name actually means clear. Of French origin, the name means bright or clear, shares NameBerry.com. "Claire, luminous, simple, and strong, with a barely distinguishable French accent, is one of those special names that are familiar yet distinctive, feminine but not frilly, combining historical depth with a modern edge. And though Claire is enjoying revived popularity, it will never be seen as trendy.
Claire is also a great middle name choice," adds NameBerry.com. Claire is a very delicate name, and it's definitely one to consider adding to your list of possible girls names.
Hands down one of my favorite girl's name on this list, Amelia is up next. "An English variant of the Germanic Amalia, which is derived from Amal (work). Alternatively, it may be a variant of Emilia (rival)," shares BabyNameWizard.com on the origin on of this girls name. The name has seen a recent rise in popularity and currently ranks in at number eight on NameBerry.com popularity charts.
If you don't mind it's popularity, Amelia is a darling choice for any little girl. Amelia would pair well with a middle name like May, Rose or June. Does it get any more adorable than Amelia June? I'm unconvinced.
"Taken from the name of the deep red gem. Ruby is derived from the Latin rubeus (reddish) via the Old French rubi," states BabyNameWizard.com on the name Ruby. I love this short and simple two-syllable name. Ruby is currently ranked at number 79 on NameBerry.com popularity charts. NameBerry.com states that the name means deep red precious stone.
If you like the name Ruby, you might also consider Violet, Nora, Delilah and Eleanor! If you love the name Ruby so much that you do decide to use it, I'm sure it will be a name you will not regret.
25 Kaley
I think this name is underrated and charming as can be! Kaylee is the American version of the name Kayla and means laurel or crown, according to NameBerry.com. "A widely used name, Kaylee pulls together something from Kayla and something from Hailey, yet somehow loses something in the process.
It has surpassed cousin Kayla on the charts and is one of three girls' names starting with K that ranks in the US Top 100," adds NameBerry.com. If you like the name Kaylee you may also like Addie, Callie or Chloe. All of which are very adorable names in their own right.
I know I said I already had a favorite on this list but I really like Ella too! It's a name straight out of a fairytale, ahem, Ella Enchanted, and literally means, fairy maiden. "The name Ella is a girl's name of German, English origin meaning "all, completely; fairy maiden" shares NameBerry.com.
The name is currently ranked at number 16 on NameBerry.com popularity charts. "People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated," suggests SheKnows.com on those with the name Ella.
"Originally, Rose was a short form of any of the old Germanic names in use in England in the Middle Ages that contained the element hros, ros (horse). Flower names began being used in the 19th century, and now Rose is bestowed with reference to the flower," shares BabyNameWizard.com. And well, that's something new that I learned today!
The name Rose is a timeless name that will never go out of style and will always give us Titanic vibes. Rose is currently ranked at number 141 on NameBerry.com popularity charts and appears to be remaining steady in popularity.
22 Noelle
Can you guess what this festive name means? It literally means Christmas, so if you have a festive heart and a December baby, Noelle might be a good name to consider. It is pretty unique, ranking in on NameBerry.com popularity charts at number 235. "From the French noël (Christmas), which is derived from the Latin nātālis (natal).
The name is commonly bestowed upon children borne during the Christmas season," writes BabyNameWizard.com on this holly jolly name. Okay, okay, I'm done with the Christmas references. No matter the season, Noelle is a darling choice for a little girls name.
21 Isla
If you're looking for delicate, look no further than Isla. Pronounced Eye-la, Isla is of Scottish origin and means island. The name is currently ranked at number 103 on NameBerry.com popularity charts. "People with this name are excited by change, adventure, and excitement. They are dynamic, visionary and versatile, able to make constructive use of freedom. They fight being restricted by rules and conventions," suggests SheKnows.com on those with the name Isla.
Any Isla is sure to be a charming little one with zesty spirit! If you like the name Isla you might also consider Ada, Eva or Ailsa.
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"The name Lucy is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Lucy is: Light," states SheKnows.com on this vintage baby name that never seems to fade out of style. "Lucy was fashionable first in England and Wales but now is popular in the US as well. That's due to its attractiveness on so many levels: Lucy is both saucy and solid, a saint's name and heroine of several great novels, and is associated with characters as diverse as the bossy Lucy in Peanuts, the psychedelic "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," and the madcap I Love Lucy," adds NameBerry.com on the name Lucy.
19 Evelyn
This charming name has an even sweeter meaning. Evelyn is a name of French origin and it means 'wished for child.' "After decades of disuse, soft and feminine Evelyn has returned to the baby name stage in a huge way. It reached the Top 10 for the first time in 2017. Evelyn has now surpassed its former heights, joining a legion of contemporary little Evas, Avas, Eves, Evies, and Evelines.
Despite having returned to the Top 40 for the first time since 1939 less than a decade ago," shares NameBerry.com on this popular name that is now sitting at number nine on NameBerry.com popularity charts.
18 Sylvie
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Unique and old fashioned, Sylvie is the next delicate name on this list. Sylvie is an English baby name that means from the forest, making it a great name choice for the adventurer parents. "Although Sylvia seems to be having somewhat of a revival among trendsetting babynamers, we'd still opt for the even gentler and more unusual Sylvie.
It feels exotic without being unfamiliar and has a cosmopolitan, international air. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016," states NameBerry.com on this one of a kind baby name. Sylvie is currently ranked at number 993 on NameBerry.com popularity charts.
17 Aurora
Another fairytale name, Aurora is up next. This three syllable name is big on charm and class, yet remains delicate in essence. "The name Aurora is a Latin baby name. In Latin, the meaning of the name Aurora is: Aurora was the mythical Roman goddess of the dawn. This name became very popular after Charles Perrault wrote the fairy tale 'The Sleeping Beauty'," states SheKnows.com.
The name is actually still pretty common, ranking in at number 51 on NameBerry.com popularity charts. If you are looking for a name fit for a Princess, Aurora is definitely one to consider!
16 Adeline
The last of girls names on this list is Adeline, and does it get any more delicate and dainty? Adeline is a name of French origin and it means noble. It is currently ranked at number 64 on NameBerry.com popularity charts. "People with this name are excited by change, adventure, and excitement. They are dynamic, visionary and versatile, able to make constructive use of freedom. They fight being restricted by rules and conventions. They tend to be optimistic, energetic, intelligent, and to make friends easily," suggests SheKnows.com on those with the name Adeline.
Adeline would pair well with a simple middle name such as Jo or Mae.
The first of tough baby boy names on this list is Dean. And if this doesn't give you Gilmore Girls vibes I don't know what will. The name Dean is of English origin and means church official, according to NameBerry.com. "Dean may sound to some like a retro surfer boy name, but it is once again climbing up the popularity chart in the USA.
For decades it was associated with Dean (born Dino) Martin; more recent representatives include Dean Cain, Dean McDermott and Dean Koontz -- not to mention Jared Padalecki's dreamy Dean Forester in Gilmore Girls," writes NameBerry.com.
14 Knox
"Knox is an old Scottish surname that Brad Pitt (whose great-great-grandfather was named Hal Knox Hillhouse) and Angelina Jolie took out of the back cupboard, dusted off, and elevated to coolness--to the point where it entered the popular baby names list in 2009. Knox now ranks among the most influential celebrity baby names," shares NameBerry.com on this seriously cool baby name.
Knox is currently ranked at number 232 on NameBerry.com and is a suave name choice for any little boy. The name is of Scottish origin and means rounded hill, which isn't exactly the coolest meaning but the name itself makes up for it.
13 Jett
I love a good one syllable name and Jett is an awesome one! "Aviation enthusiast John Travolta put this fast-paced name in the lexicon when he used it for his late son, and George Lucas followed suit," writes NameBerry.com. Jett is a mineral name and though uncommon, isn't that unheard of.
It's currently ranked at number 301 on NameBerry.com popularity charts and I wouldn't be surprised if the name continues to grain popularity. Jett would pair well with a more sophisticated middle name such as Michael, Harrison or Matthew. No matter what you pair it with, it's one cool name!
12 Harrison
This classic name is coming back into style. Harrison is of English origin and means son of Harry, according to NameBerry.com. "Harrison, a name made viable by Harrison Ford, is increasingly popular with parents who want an H name that's more formal than Harry or Hank but doesn't veer into the stiff Huntington-Harrington territory," writes NameBerry.com on this charming and strong boys name.
The name is currently ranked at number 113 on NameBerry.com and is another name I see only gaining in popularity. Harry is a cute nickname for this formal name, but Harrison as it is is definitely more robust!
11 Emmett
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It does not get much more tough than the name Emmett, which literally means powerful. The name Emmett is of German descent. "Emmett originated in England as a masculine diminutive of the German Emma; the Hebrew characters pronounced eh-MEHT mean truth, so that might be considered another definition. Emmet is another, less popular spelling," shares NameBerry.com on the name. The name Emmett is sitting at number 125 on NameBerry.com popularity charts. Emmett is certainly a strong name, and it would work well with another strong two syllable name for a middle name; such as Joseph, Graham or Theo.
10 Heath
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This is a name that grows on you the more you hear it. Heath is not just the name of a delicious candy bar, it's also a rough and tumble boys name. "The name Heath is a boy's name of English origin meaning "the heathland dweller," shares NameBerry.com. Heath is a pretty uncommon name these days, currently ranking in on NameBerry.com popularity charts at number 885.
If you're looking for something that is both unique and strong, Heath might be a name to consider. "People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated," adds SheKnows.com on the characteristics of those named Heath.
9 Grant
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What a great name Grant is! You know, because the name actually means great. Grant is of Scottish origin and means large. "One-time beach-boy compadre of Glenn, Greg, and Gary that originated as a nickname for a tall person, Grant has become a no-nonsense, career-oriented grown-up and one that is seeing new appreciation. It was chosen for his son by actor Morris Chestnut. It has cultural cred via artist Grant Wood, whose best known painting is American Gothic," shares NameBerry.com. Grant is a simple name that remains strong and grand in meaning and in sound. This name packs a lot of punch into one syllable.
8 Brody
Brody is one of those names that manages to be cute and manly at the same time. This name is of Scottish origin and means ditch, so the meaning is a bit odd, but it's a nice name none the less.
"The energetic Brody is a perfect example of when bad meanings happen to good names. An alternate spelling is Brodie. Caitlyn Jenner named her son Brody before she fell under the sway of the Kardashian K-naming klan, and volleyball ace Gabrielle Reese used the name for her daughter. The Brody on TV's Homeland is known by his surname; his first name is Nicholas," shares NameBerry.com on the pop culture of this bohys name.
7 Beau
Any Beau is sure to be one of the coolest guys in school. This name is of French origin and means handsome, making it quite a popular choice. It currently ranks in on NameBerry.com popularity charts at number 156 and only seems to be rising in popularity.
This simple first name would pair well with a longer middle name such as Hudson, Lincoln or Jordan. "A sweetheart of a name infused with loads of southern charm, Beau is short, sweet and popular—but not too popular," suggests Babble.com on this handsome name. Beau is definitely one to consider adding to your list of possible boys names.
6 Harvey
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Harvey is of French origin and means battle worthy, so yeah, I would say this is one tough name! It is definitely old fashioned but with it's strong meaning it's no wonder the name is still relatively popular. The name currently ranks at number 382 on NameBerry.com popularity charts.
"The name Harvey is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Harvey is: From Celtic words for battle, strong, worthy, and ardent. Used commonly during the middle ages," shares SheKnows.com on the name. If you like Harvey you might also like the names Edgar, Kennedy or Langston (totally underrated).
Another name that means great, Austin is next up on the list of strong boys names. "The name is Austin, not Austin Powers. Nowadays this popular boys' name is most likely associated with the James Bond spoof rather than the Texas city, but that doesn't seem to be keeping hoards of parents from naming their sons Austin.
A short version of the staid Augustine, Austin means "great one"—now what little boy wouldn't love that meaning?" states Babble.com on this name. Austin has been a popular choice for boys names for years and still isn't fading in popularity, currently ranking in at number 75 on NameBerry.com popularity charts.
4 Wayde
Wade is next up on the list, and this is another name for the cool kids. NameBerry.com states that this name is of English origin and means 'at the river crossing', which is actually a pretty interesting name meaning.
"Wade has never been outside the US Top 1000 for boys - there's a reason for that. It has a clean spelling, fresh sound and is neither too trendy (unlike Kade or Cade) or too old-school (like Richard or Albert). We think Wade is a winning name," writes NameBerry.com on this timeless choice for a boys name. And I would have to agree!
3 Damon
One of the toughest names featured on this list, Damon is up next. "Damon is a name with a strong, pleasing aura (much like the persona of Matt D.) and extremely positive ancient associations. From the classical myth, Damon and Pythias have become symbols of true friendship...And Damon of Athens was the fifth century philosopher who taught both Pericles and Socrates," writes NameBerry.com on this powerful name.
It's not very common either, currently ranking in on NameBerry.com popularity charts at number 436, so if you're looking for something both powerful and unique, Damon is one to consider.
2 Tate
This name of English origin means cheerful, and how fun is that for a name meaning? This is another one syllable name that remains very strong and stable in sound and meaning. "A strong single-syllable surname with a joyful meaning, Tate is finding a place on more and more birth certificates," shares NameBerry.com.
This uncommon name is ranked in at number 451 on NameBerry.com popularity charts, but may definitely see a jump in popularity soon. "People with this name tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities," suggests SheKnows.com on those with the name Tate.
1 Brock
This is another name of English origin, Brock means badger. It's not the most glamorous meaning but it's definitely a tough one. "Brock is a rock solid name, with a touch of preppy sophistication. It ranked solidly in the 200s-300s from 1975 until 2014, but has since tumbled a bit," suggests NameBerry.com on this name which is currently sitting at number 521 on NameBerry.com popularity charts.
It's decline in popularity means that if you choose this name, it will likely not be duplicated in the Kindergarten classroom. And though not as popular, it's still a solid name choice.
References: www.nameberry.com, www.babynamewizard.com, www.sheknows.com, www.babble.com,
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A school in Spain surprised the world by deciding to implement a particular extracurricular class to train their male students in equality when forming a family.
The Montecastelo School, in the city of Vigo, teaches cooking, ironing and other "home" activities, under the slogan "Equality is learned with facts".
According to the coordinator of the establishment, Gabriel Bravo, these activities are carried out so that "tomorrow, these men can contribute in their homes when they form a family".
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▪ Hawthorne, F.C. (2018): Long-range and short-range cation order in the crystal structures of carlfrancisite and mcgovernite. Mineralogical Magazine, 82, (in press).
▪ Hawthorne, F.C. (2018): Long-range and short-range cation order in the crystal structures of carlfrancisite and mcgovernite. Mineralogical Magazine, 82, 1101-1118.
The crystal structures of carlfrancisite, ideally Mn32+(Mn2+,Mg,Fe3+,Al)42(As3+O3)2(As5+O4)4[(Si,As5+)O4]8(OH)42, hexagonal (rhombohedral), R-3̄m with Z = 6, and unit-cell parameters: a = 8.2238(2), c = 205.113(6) Å and V = 12013.5(4) Å3, from the Kombat mine, Otavi Valley, Namibia, and mcgovernite, ideally Zn3(Mn2+,Mg,Fe3+,Al)42(As3+O3)2(As5+O4)4[(Si,As5+)O4]8(OH)42, hexagonal (rhombohedral), R-3̄m with Z = 6, and unit-cell parameters: a = 8.2061(3), c = 204.118(8) Å and V = 11903.8(6) Å3, from Sterling Hill, New Jersey, have been solved by direct methods and refined to R1 values of 3.37 and 5.02% for 3837 and 3772 unique observed reflections, respectively; they are isostructural. Chemical analysis by electron microprobe and crystal-structure refinement gave the following compositions: carlfrancisite: As2O5 12.89, As2O3 3.33, P2O5 0.50, V2O5 0.74, SiO2 8.96, Al2O3 0.78, FeO 0.22, MnO 53.25, MgO 9.37, H2O(calc) 8.42, sum 98.50 wt.%; mcgovernite: As2O5 13.06, As2O3 3.71, SiO2 9.34, Al2O3 0.20, FeO 1.38, MnO 44.58, ZnO 8.81, MgO 8.89, H2O(calc) 8.24, sum 98.21 wt.%. The H2O contents and the valence states of As were determined by crystal-structure analysis.
There are 18 crystallographically distinct cation sites in both carlfrancisite and mcgovernite. There are two -coordinated As sites fully occupied by As5+, and four T sites occupied by Si and As5+ in solid solution. The As(3) site has triangular pyramidal coordination with <As(3)–O> distances of 1.808 and 1.817 Å, typical of As3+. The Z(1) site, occupied by Mn2+ in carlfrancisite and Zn in mcgovernite, has tetrahedral coordination, and the Z(2) site is only partly occupied by Mg and Mn2+ in both structures. There are nine M sites, all of which are octahedrally coordinated and contain dominantly Mn2+ and Mg, with minor Al and Fe. There are three cation sites with significant vacancies: As(3), Z(2), M(3), and there are complicated patterns of short-range order involving the cations and vacancies at these sites.
The carlfrancisite–mcgovernite structure contains 84 layers of approximately close-packed polyhedra along one translation on c. The anions in the structure are arranged in approximately close-packed layers orthogonal to the c axis. Fourteen layers stack along the c axis in the sequence |**hhchch•hchchh| (* denotes a layer of anions displaced from close packed). There are eight distinct layers of cation-centred polyhedra that repeat via a centre of symmetry at the origin, and via the R-centering to give 84 layers per unit-cell.


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The Sixth Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-94) was collocated with AAAI-94, and held July 31–August 4, 1994, at the convention center in Seattle, Washington.
The Sixth Annual Conference on Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence showcased the most impressive deployed AI applications of the past year. These applications were winners of a worldwide competition for the best uses of AI technology to solve realworld problems. Winning applications were fully deployed and achieved significant business benefit. The organizations honored this year included many of the most prestigious names in the business world (Lockheed, EDS, Countrywide Funding, Pacific Bell, Bell Atlantic, IBM, AT&T, DuPont) and in the government (IRS, US Customs, US Navy, Texas Mental health, Australian Dept. of Veterans' Affairs). The IAAI conferences continued to demonstrate and showcase the importance of using AI technology within critical business functions. Applications were presented in talks that were accompanied by audiovisual presentations and live demonstrations. Meet the author discussions at the end of each session encouraged close interaction between presenters and other conference participants. IAAI also included the AI On Line panels focusing on issues of particular interest to the business and government communities. IAAI-94 sessions were scheduled to allow participants to attend Raj Reddy's address as well as to engage in some of the other AAAI activities, including tutorials, workshops, and the exhibition.


It has been a month since I last wrote a new post and finally the time has come to share in celebrating family and all that it means to me. But first, I must share that an article of mine has been published in the APGQ (Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly) in the March 2015 issue. It took two years of waiting for just the right moment to send it to Christy Fillerup, who assumed the role of editor of the APGQ sometime last year. She was also in charge of SLIG (Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy) as director for several years. After returning home from SLIG in January and waiting to give her some time to get back on track, the article was sent and I waited to hear from her.
It was a great moment when she wrote back that she wanted to publish it in the March 2015 issue. Then the wait was on and finally on May 10, 2015 the email came with access to the March 2015 issue. What a joy to download the issue and find my name in writing with a wonderful layout for the article. Finally it was time to share with the people who helped me in the process of putting together the article. The article is, "Milton Rubincam, Preserving a Legacy." Milton's son David was very instrumental in moving the article forward. In a way we are celebrating David's family, and especially his father. Oh, how we love our parents. My mother always exhibited such joy in the genealogy work that keeps me busy. So, to families everywhere, please celebrate who you are and preserve the history of your families.
After completing my mother's probate (two years in doing so), my husband's mother passed away on April 26, 2015. Our children now have no living grandparents, and only a few great aunts and uncles. We miss those who have gone on before us and want so to preserve the history of their lives. Just how to do that is a very reasonable debate. One way for me to do so is writing this blog. While a month lapse in writing is unusual for me, when the pressure is on something has to give. The last two weeks were very intense as our youngest daughter and her family came to spend time and celebrate their grandparents. Truly our children know very little about their grandparents, so now it falls to me to share the bits and pieces that are captured in my memories. Gratefully, both my mother and mother-in-law wrote in "Grandmother's Memory Books", which they were given by me several years ago. Even though my in-laws were divorced my mother-in-law was very balanced in the things that she shared. There is such a book sitting on my bookshelf, waiting for me to fill in the blanks.
Blog posts are a wonderful way to share our memories. After writing a blog post, it is saved on my computer and a paper copy is printed to be filed by topics. The families covered who are related to us will be placed in a special notebook. There is a notebook that holds all of our family Christmas letters, which capture many events that occurred in that year. Then there are all of the picture albums and pictures not yet put into albums. During the last two weeks many pictures were taken and some shared on Facebook. It makes me feel very tired to think of the work involved in preserving at least some of the pictures for the future generations. What will interest them about our lives and how we lived?
During the last two weeks we had many wonderful experiences. The first Wednesday we went to an indoor jumping facility for children called "J J Jump," in Clackamas, Oregon. For almost three hours the grandchildren: girls ages 7 and 4, boys ages 6, 4, and 2, jumped, ran, climbed, swung through the air, and jumped some more. There was even a play room for the two year old. Then the next day on Thursday we went to the Portland Zoo, six adults and five children, to have a great time looking at the animals, petting some, eating elephant ears, and me riding around on a scooter. Yes, I finally broke down and used a scooter, as the neuropathy in my feet no longer allows me to walk that far. It was great to be included in this adventure. The weather was perfect, it was not crowded and we had nothing to hurry home for. We did have a very nice dinner that night with most of the family coming to our home.
By the time we got home some of the children were feeling sickly and as time went on almost everyone got this nasty bug, flu and cold like symptoms with an awful cough. For some reason so far it has passed me by. We went on with some days at home just letting the children play with grandma's collection of toys or the Wii downstairs. The cousins were very happy to play together and at times did their school work together. Grandpa went to work on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. On Sunday our oldest daughter and her boyfriend had the visiting daughter and her family over for dinner. On Sunday I worked at the Family History Center for three hours and on Tuesday I taught my class for the Community School. In between we did some shopping for food supplies, it is amazing how much food a crowd can go through.
Then came the big day on Wednesday, when we headed for the Oregon Coast and a house at Nedonna Beach. Over the years we have spent many vacations at the beach in rental houses. We were even able to use an early entry offer and accessed the house in early-afternoon. This house was perfect for our large group of sixteen. We had four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a loft, two living areas, a nice kitchen and a deck outdoors with a grill and picnic tables. For the first three days it was just my husband, myself, and the two families with the five grandchildren. The weather was fantastic, just right for playing on the beach, building sand castles, and flying kites. We were amused that the cheap $2 kites flew perfectly for even the youngest grandchildren. Then they were able to access the tide pools and get close to the sea lions. Playing in the surf has always been a favorite of our children.
Our oldest daughter and her boyfriend showed up for a few minutes on Friday, but were having their own getaway at a near-by hotel. The oldest son and younger son with his girlfriend came later in the evening. Saturday was probably the most active day, even for those who were sick. Some went crabbing, and even though they did not catch a crab, they met a nice friend who shared one she had caught. For the meal that evening they had clams, crab, mussels, and oysters. That is not my kind of food, but the rest of the meal was fantastic - filet mignon, linguini with alfredo sauce, fried asparagus, bread and drinks. Later we had root beer floats.
Our younger daughter's family prepared to return to Wyoming via Portland. We said some sad goodbyes, even the children were sad to part. Hopefully our next trip is to visit them in Wyoming. We used the extended stay option and did not leave for home until mid-afternoon on Sunday. What a wonderful way to spend Mother's Day, especially when our mothers and grandmothers are no longer here with us. Before leaving we took a few moments to pause and appreciate all that we have been blessed with by having these wonderful women in our lives.
Celebrating family can be done in many ways. Key to the celebrating is creating a record of our time together and then later having it to recall those memories that are so fleeting. Life is so precious and capturing the highlights is a way of preserving those memories. Serendipity moments are often those that we have forgotten or were not aware of. In providing a written or pictorial collection of those memories help us through the tough moments when we must move forward without those who have passed on before us. May you find joy in your journey and encouragement in the journey of others.


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