Welcome to Cottage-Choice.co.uk! We have 1000's of self-catering holiday cottages for you to choose from.
We have grouped the cottages together depending on the size of the property, as well as alphabetically by holiday cottage name. So, for holiday cottages in the UK, if you have up to 5 people in your party, choose cottages which sleep up to 5, if you have up to 8 people in your party, cottages which sleep up to 8, and for a holiday party of up to 16 people, choose cottages which sleep up to 16.
Klimaronock Cottage - Ref: UK11168 (Sleeps 6) : "Gartocharn, near Drymen, Glasgow"
Dwarka - Ref: UK11114 (Sleeps 4) : "Crail, near Anstruther"
Robins Retreat and West Lodge - Robins Retreat - Ref: UK11201 (Sleeps 7) : "Westhope, near Hereford"
Robins Retreat and West Lodge - West Lodge - Ref: UK11202 (Sleeps 8) : "Westhope, near Hereford"
Aiffer - Ref: UK11263 (Sleeps 4) : "Portmahomack, Highlands"
Jasmine View - Ref: UK11215 (Sleeps 5) : "Gristhorpe, near Filey, Yorkshire"
Arbuthnott Estate Cottages - Garden Cottage - Ref: UK11129 (Sleeps 7) : "Arbuthnott, near Stonehaven"
Arbuthnott Estate Cottages - Sunset Song - Ref: UK11130 (Sleeps 5) : "Arbuthnott, near Stonehaven"
Arbuthnott Estate Cottages - Grey Granite - Ref: UK11131 (Sleeps 6) : "Arbuthnott, near Stonehaven"
Arbuthnott Estate Cottages - Cloud Howe - Ref: UK11132 (Sleeps 6) : "Arbuthnott, near Stonehaven"
Jubilee Cottage - Ref: UKA452 (Sleeps 3) : "Lamlash, Isle of Arran"
Monastery Barn - Ref: UK11196 (Sleeps 6) : "Shutford, near Banbury"
Yonderton Farm - McGill Cottage - Ref: UK11182 (Sleeps 6) : "Dalrymple, near Ayr"
Yonderton Farm - Yonderton House - Ref: UK11181 (Sleeps 12) : "Dalrymple, near Ayr"
The Generals Cottage - Ref: UK11139 (Sleeps 4) : "Penallt, near Monmouth, Monmouthshire"
Sonny Cottage - Ref: UK11175 (Sleeps 5) : "Garnant, near Ammanford, Carmarthenshire"
Llys Awel - Ref: UK11166 (Sleeps 4) : "Malltraeth, near Llangefni, Anglesey"
Hewton House and Cottages - Boxwood - Ref: HBA (Sleeps 4) : "Weir Quay, Bere Peninsula"
Neuk Hoose - Ref: UK5993 (Sleeps 4) : "Crail, near St Andrews"
Lower Thura House - Ref: UK5994 (Sleeps 6) : "Bower, near Thurso, Highlands"
Three Rivers Cottage - Ref: UK11171 (Sleeps 4) : "Ingleton, near Kirkby Lonsdale"
Blaencwm Cottage - Ref: UK11144 (Sleeps 5) : "Blaencwn, near Treorchy, Glamorgan"
Potter Lodge - Spire View - Ref: UK11152 (Sleeps 4) : "Potterhanworth Booths, near Lincoln"
Inver Spey - Ref: UK11158 (Sleeps 4) : "Spey Bay, near Fochabers, Moray"
Candlelight Cottage - Ref: UK11184 (Sleeps 2) : "Cromford, near Matlock"
Thistlebank - Ref: UK11218 (Sleeps 6) : "Banton, near Kilsyth"
Curlews - Ref: UK11225 (Sleeps 2) : "Buryas Bridge, near Penzance"
The Old Barn - Ref: UK11228 (Sleeps 4) : "East Brent, near Burnham-on-Sea"
Birkwray Farm Cottage - Ref: UK11239 (Sleeps 4) : "Outgate, near Ambleside"
Dol Y Clochydd - Ref: UK11244 (Sleeps 8) : "Llanfachreth, near Dolgellau"
Merchant House - Ref: UK11362 (Sleeps 8) : "Kessingland, near Lowestoft"
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For an extra special cottage holiday, choose a cottage with a private hot tub - a hot tub can really give you a relaxing break. Just think about laying up to your neck in lovely hot water, and watching the sun go down with a glass of wine in your hand. And what's really good about a hot tub, is that you can use one whatever the weather. Even if you've got snow on the ground, you can still make full use of your hot tub; if a hot tub holiday is something which takes your fancy, have a look at cottages with a hot tub in: Eastern England, Southern England, South West England, Central England, Northern England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
We regularly have a "featured attraction", and at the moment the attraction is: Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park in Lowestoft, on the Suffolk coast is a family day out with a variety of rides and attractions to suit any member of your family.
Have you considered a lodge holiday? Holiday lodges are set in quiet surroundings, and can be the ideal way of enjoying a relaxing few days away. Whether you're after a lodge in Cornwall or a lodge in the Scottish Highlands - or anything in between; it's worth having a look at the holiday lodges featured.
If you want to holiday with friends or family, and are looking for a large holiday cottage, have a look at the large cottages featured here; you'll find plenty of choice all over England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland - just choose the area you want holiday in, and we'll show you all the large holiday cottages available.
There are plenty of choices of holiday companies out there, so who should you choose to give you your next holiday? We're compiling a list of holiday companies for you, so to start with, have a look at Hoseasons, Villas4You, Villa Choice, Cottages 4 You, Helpful Holidays, Thomson Holidays, Imagine Ireland, Coast and Country, or James Villas. All these companies can provide you with a villa or cottage holiday - with Hoseasons and Thomson Holidays also providing a range of other holidays too.
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The Latest: Lawmakers privately discuss Confederate symbols
PUBLISHED: July 31, 2017 at 8:39 pm | UPDATED: April 20, 2018 at 4:35 am
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Latest on discussion about the Mississippi flag at a legislative conference (all times local):
Some Southern legislators have met privately to discuss Confederate symbols and race relations.
The discussion took place Monday during the annual meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. It was closed to the public and the media.
George Flaggs, a former Mississippi lawmaker who took part in the discussion, tells The Associated Press that black and white legislators from Mississippi, Georgia and other states had an open, honest discussion about how Confederate symbols affect race relations.
Flaggs, who is black, has publicly called for Mississippi to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag.
Mississippi has the last state flag with the emblem, which critics see as racist.
More than a dozen people protested the Mississippi flag Saturday outside the opening of the legislative meeting.
The Confederate battle emblem on the Mississippi flag is prompting protests at a regional legislative meeting.
Lawmakers and staff members from 15 states are in Biloxi, Mississippi, for the Southern Legislative Conference annual meeting.
They are having policy discussions that cut across state lines. But most members of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus are boycotting the meeting because of the flag, and several other people protested the banner Saturday outside the opening reception.
Mississippi has the last state flag with the Confederate symbol. Critics see the symbol as racist.
Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn is chairman of the Southern Legislative Conference .
Gunn says the Confederate emblem is offensive and should be removed from the flag, but he says there's no consensus in the state House to make the change.
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Let's make all of York Co. a drug-free zone (YDR opinion)
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Let's put aside for a moment the legal technicalities surrounding North York Mayor Jerry Duncan's idea of designating the borough a drug-free zone.
He gets praise here for speaking out about the scourge of heroin abuse — and seeking to actually do something about it.
Mayors in most small municipalities don't have much power, and so we don't hear much from them. But they do have the power of the bully pulpit if they decide to use it.
And working to counter drug dealing and addiction is certainly a worthy sermon to deliver from that pulpit.
So can we hear an amen for Mayor Duncan for sparking some action in North York?
Now for the cold water that comes along with the technicalities: The borough can declare itself a drug-free zone if it wishes, but it won't have much legal effect.
The state drug-free zone law that calls for mandatory minimum sentences of two years for dealing drugs in close proximity to schools and other child-focused facilities has been found unconstitutional.
Thus, regular penalties apply to convicted dealers.
And those penalties are not exactly the proverbial slap on wrist. Pennsylvania prisons are sardined with drug convicts. And last week, President Obama was in Philadelphia bemoaning the mandatory-minimum drug laws that have led to an explosion of the federal prison population to 214,000.
So, while Mayor Duncan is probably right that the entire borough could be considered a drug-free zone, declaring it as such won't have any practical effect.
And besides that, whether the borough declared itself a drug-free zone wouldn't have any effect on how convicts were sentenced even if the mandatory minimums were still in place. State law dictates that, not borough ordinances.
Same story with the mayor's other proposal to outlaw paraphernalia sales. It's already against state law to sell devices intended for illegal drug use, so there's no point in the borough outlawing what's already illegal.
So, what can North York do to prevent drug abuse and dealing?
Well, the drug-free zone signs the borough has already ordered might help a little. Maybe they'll scare off dealers who don't know the state law is not in effect. Maybe not.
But maybe the signs will encourage residents to report drug activity to police.
Nuts-and-bolts enforcement of existing state law will help — and the mayor said Northern York County Regional Police are on board with such efforts.
Ultimately, though, the best approach is not supply-side enforcement but demand-side diminishment:
• Education.
• Good, attentive parenting.
• Effective treatment.
Our county has a serious heroin problem. A piece in last Sunday's paper told the heartbreaking story of a bright young woman who fell into the clutches of heroin addiction, holding a vigil for her twin sister who died of an overdose.
Do we have enough resources to help those who have fallen into addiction? They're not all evil monsters who deserve a mandatory minimum of two years.
But they do need help from our mayors and our state lawmakers and other officials. Our county's methadone program has a long waiting list — and officials are reportedly working to open a new clinic in Hanover.
That's good — and more must be done.
In addition to enforcement — and North York should certainly continue that effort — we must work to reduce the tragic demand for this deadly poison.


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the chain gang Aug. 15, 2017
Taco Bell Is Unleashing Fried-Egg Taco Shells on Americans, Ready or Not
By Clint Rainey
Probably doesn't taste half-bad. Photo: Taco Bell
Taco Bell's fried-egg taco — the obvious successor to tacos made from waffles, biscuits, and chicken discs fried into a U shape — is finally getting a nationwide launch. Officially called the Naked Egg Taco, the item went through a rigorous four-month test with the people of Flint, Michigan, and it passed (because, duh, it's a giant egg-cheese-potato breakfast concoction). The chain now says the taco is ready for prime time. The item, which is filled with fried potatoes, cheese, and sausage or bacon, rolls out nationwide on August 31. It's only available during breakfast hours, and costs $1.99.
In an age of Pop Rocks burritos, people understand they must handle Taco Bell's food tentatively. But the mess a Naked Egg Taco could cause is even greater than usual: First, it looks really slimy. Second, can it coat your hands in runny yolk? Maybe it isn't runny at all — to prevent leakage, is the egg actually fried far past runny? This of course poses another dilemma: How leathery would the whites have to be so the "shell" doesn't break apart? Or maybe this explains why Taco Bell offers a gordita to wrap around the egg free of charge, if you're so inclined?
Fans who can't wait two weeks to answer these and other questions have a chance to try the Naked Egg Taco in advance using OpenTable. This perk is only available for one day in a few select cities — people in L.A. get their shot on August 25, then it's off to Austin on August 26, and Chicago on August 27. But New Yorkers are up first, on Thursday, August 17. Brace yourselves.
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Xiaomi to Host Mi Fan Festival 2020 Event on April 3 to Celebrate 10th Anniversary, 22 Products Set to Debut
Xiaomi is celebrating its 10th anniversary and to commemorate the success, a Mi Fan Festival is scheduled for Friday, April 3. The company will announce as many as 22 new products at its forthcoming event. If we look at the Mi Fan Festival last year, the Beijing-based company is expected to launch a list of devices, including some Internet of Things (IoT) hardware. Xiaomi last year also offered discounts on many of its smartphones in India under a localised Mi Fan Festival sale. However, it isn't likely to follow the same trend this time — considering the coronavirus outbreak and the nationwide lockdown in the country.
The official Weibo account of Xiaomi revealed the hosting of the Mi Fan Festival 2020 to celebrate the company's 10th anniversary. A teaser posted through the account also highlighted the launch of 22 different products at the event that will begin at 2pm CST Asia (12pm IST) on April 3.
Xiaomi hasn't provided any details about the products it's set to launch at the Mi Fan Festival 2020 event. However, it does have teased the arrival of various new smart home devices. The company isn't likely to unveil any new smartphones, though.
Last year, Xiaomi hosted its Mi Fan Festival sale in India to celebrate its anniversary with customers in the country. The limited-period sale brought offers on Poco and Redmi smartphones as well as offered discounts on Mi TV models. It also conducted a Re. 1 flash sale.
Having said that, the company isn't likely to follow the same trend this year since the lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak has impacted its regular operations and sales in the country. The company also on Wednesday announced a hike on its smartphone prices thanks to the increase in the GST rate for mobile phones.
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Unlike India, Xiaomi is currently recovering from the coronavirus impact in China. The company during its earnings call on Tuesday mentioned that its overall revenue saw a 27 percent jump for the October-December quarter.
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If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself.
A quick glance at last week's Gospel reveals the interesting development of the story: last week, we heard Peter proclaiming that Jesus was the Messiah, and being given authority as a result. This week, Peter gets it wrong: he is rebuked by the Lord because he does not understand who the Messiah is. The Messiah is the one who will give everything for his people - even his own life. To be a follower of Jesus demands an understanding and acceptance of this fact, and a willingness to take up the cross as Jesus did. Our introduction to this is the prophet Jeremiah - also persecuted for doing and saying what was right. Have a look at the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, where this twinning of Jeremiah and prophecy of persecution also appears.
This section comes immediately before the section read on the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time; the whole block is the cry of a prophet who has been arrested, beaten and threatened with death for proclaiming the word the Lord had entrusted to him. Here the prophet rails against God - but not because God has forced him into the work: no, rather he has been 'seduced'. The prophet has been drawn into the work that God has given, so that now he cannot avoid it, even if he wanted to. There is a strange mixture of bitterness and deep faith in this reading - as if Jeremiah sees with utter clarity the danger of his mission, but is unable to resist it. He doesn't blame God; despite the threats, the prophet could not bear NOT to speak the Lord's name any more. The image of seduction is particularly effective. In reading, try to understand what the prophet feels, and (without going over the top) read his words with that feeling. Be very careful to emphasise the last six lines, where Jeremiah says he cannot stop being a prophet, however hard it is.
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"Modern, clear and inviting"
An interview with Stefan Handt, Head of Design Daimler Buses, regarding the new design of the eCitaro
Mr. Handt, first of all: What three words would you use to describe the design of the eCitaro?
Modern, clear and inviting.
You have been in charge of design at Daimler Buses since March of this year. Were you able to contribute to the design of the electric Citaro in any way?
It is true that I am relatively new in my position. But I began to spend one or two days a week working on design for Daimler Buses in November 2017, which meant that I was able to work on the design of the eCitaro. Therefore, I can stand next to it and say that Jörg Albers and the rest of the design team did a great job, in which I have also had a part.
What do you think is special about the eCitaro's design?
The special thing about the vehicle is that it has a very clearly defined design. There is a large black surface at the front where the glass meets the bow door. This is enclosed by a frame that continues toward the rear. So a "band" entwines the whole bus, giving it a very modern appearance. But it is certainly timeless rather than trendy.
What I also like is that it very much reflects the brand identity. You can see that it's a Mercedes. In addition to the large star at the front, the decorative elements have been interpreted in a very modern way. It also differs significantly from the conventional Citaro, for example. This means that the municipal authorities and transport operators can also make a very clear statement: "We are thinking of the future! We are powered by electricity!"
The new eCitaro is also a piece of mobile architecture that is open and transparent, and therefore very inviting.
What is your personal design highlight in the bus?
For me it's clearly the front. It has a lot of finesse. There are also things that you can discover at a second glance. I like that. These are transparent bodies that are vapor-deposited on the back, that is to say chrome-plated. This creates a bit of magic for me. The impact is different from every perspective depending on the light.
You just said that the eCitaro makes a very inviting impression from the outside. Is this also reflected in the degree of comfort?
I certainly believe that design can help the bus to appear and actually be more comfortable, as well. Initially, there is the purely visual impact. The new interior ceiling makes the bus seem much more spacious and - above all - more tidy. This means that there is also enough space to allow your eyes to rest. Instead of being flooded with excessive details, the interior has a certain tranquility about it. I have also had the opportunity to take a ride on the bus, and the natural ease with which the bus drives is truly inspiring. It glides effortlessly. And this is something that ultimately also enhances the comfort.
Is the noiseless driving or the fact that it is an electric bus specifically reflected in the design?
Very much with respect to the exterior. In the interior by contrast not so much, of course. But, it is very clearly expressed by the exterior through the clarity and "cleanliness" of the design. This underscores the topic of electric propulsion.
Let's talk about the interior again. Besides the interior ceiling, the seating arrangement is very conventional, for example. Wouldn't it have been possible to take a more radical approach, similar to the Future Bus?
That is correct. But for me it is the next step. We have to consider how we can offer alternative interior concepts. Transport operators are also only interested in conventional concepts at present. The new technology is presenting customers with new challenges for the time being. The question is what demands we want to place on them. If all sorts of other things are different in addition to the technology, this may be too much.
For example, we have made a conscious decision not to create a new driver work station that looks different. This is simply because the driver should feel at home to a certain extent or find things that are familiar to him/her. When a new technology is introduced, it can inspire certain fascination but also create fear. It is simply something new.
How does a designer work? How is a new design like the one for the eCitaro developed?
For us as designers it is important to dream things first. It's a bit like acting. You first need to slip into your role. What kind of a bus is this? Who uses it? What kinds of people are they? What is the city like? And this produces mental images, which then have to be brought into focus. It's like a filter that you use to narrow things down.
Everyone has to be involved in this process. It's no good finishing the design and then presenting it - you have to share your thoughts with others and get their opinions. It's exciting to see how things are being questioned and can potentially result in something completely new.
In addition, I am convinced that in any kind of development and therefore also in design the willingness to fail quickly is important. Only in this way you may get to new things and shift the limits of the possible.
And, now, to close with a completely different question: What would you be if you weren't Head of Design at Daimler Buses?
Now this is a very good question (laughs) I had two career goals before I became a designer. First, I wanted to be a rally driver. My mother tells me that I did actually become one, but that is another story. Then I wanted to become a pilot, but the thought of doing so in the military or in an airline was somehow not mine then. Thereby it was obviously for me to become a designer. If I wasn't a designer now and had to give it up – I don't think I could. You stick with what you know. I would enjoy converting motorcycles, but then I would ultimately design again. So, to be honest, I don't really know. Everything is as it should be.
Mr. Handt, thank you for this interview!
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The History of the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit
On July 24, 1701, twenty-five canoes glided to a stop at the foot of a high bluff which ran along a narrow part of the Detroit River near where Hart Plaza is today. French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac and his party of fifty artisans, fifty soldiers, and two priests began construction of Fort Ponchartrain du Detroit. Among the first log structures was a tiny chapel which they dedicated on July 26, the feast day of Sainte Anne, mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. The earliest church records were destroyed in a fire, but a new registry has been maintained since 1704, making Ste. Anne de Detroit the second oldest continuously operating Catholic parish in the United States.
The present structure, built in 1886, is the eighth, but it contains many artifacts from the
so-called "Stone Church," the church building that preceded the present structure. The Stone Church was originally located in downtown Detroit and built in 1818 during the tenure of Father Gabriel Richard. Among the items removed to the current building are the 1818 cornerstone, the altar in the chapel, the interior communion rail, the Beaubien Bell, and the statue of Sainte Anne and Mary. Also, the grisaille windows were removed from the earlier church and hold the oldest stained glass found in Detroit. Of special interest are crutches and braces left at the Sainte Anne side altar by people who credited her intercession for their healing.
Fr. Gabriel Richard was not the first pastor of Ste. Anne Parish, but he was the most well-known. Born and ordained in France, Fr. Richard narrowly escaped persecution in the French Revolution. Leaving the turmoil of France, Fr. Richard eventually arrived in Detroit. Once in the city, he founded schools, established a printing press, and tirelessly worked to overcome ignorance, poverty, and bigotry. The motto for Detroit, "Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus," ("We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes") was written by Fr. Richard after the Great Fire of 1805. Fr. Richard's final resting place is at the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit; his tomb can be visited in our chapel.
The parish has gone through many changes in its 300-plus years of history. The basilica stands today as an active parish, shrine, historical treasure and landmark in a revitalized, multi-ethnic, bilingual neighborhood.
One February 22, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI named Sainte Anne as the patroness of the Archdiocese of Detroit. In 2013, a building assessment was completed by the Archdiocese of Detroit with an eye toward a future restoration. On April 19, 2017, Archbishop Allen Vigneron decreed Ste. Anne Church to be the official Archdiocesan Shrine to Sainte Anne.
On March 1, 2020 Archbishop Vigneron announced that Pope Francis named Ste. Anne Church a minor basilica. The Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit is one of 89 churches in the United States, and only the third church in Michigan, to hold the title of minor basilica.
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Obituary for Patricia Ann Miller | Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home Inc.
Patricia Ann Miller, age 92, of Stratford, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital on August 21, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born in Bridgeport and was life long area resident. Patricia's childhood was spent in Bridgeport and then she moved to Stratford in her teenage years where she spent the rest of her life. She was a LPN at Bridgeport Hospital. She raised 3 children and loved flowers and all animals especially dogs and birds. She owned and ran Modern Fish and Chips . She loved being a stay at home mom. She is survived by her children, David and his wife Nancy of Stratford, James Miller of Las Vegas, NV, Adrion Collazo of Stratford; her grandchildren, Shawn and Analise. She was predeceased by her husband George, her son Patrick and her siblings Peter Chapdelaine and Rosemarie Gonzalez. A memorial service will be held on Monday August 27, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rd. Trumbull. Inurnment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may greet the family from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT 06460.


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The media is now reporting on the debate among Democrats and activists about what the party should stand for, and how it will win elections.
Establishment Democrats are said fear that the populist reform energy represented by Bernie Sanders and rising star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (who upset Rep. Joe Crowley, the fourth-ranking Democrat in the House, in a New York City primary) will turn off the moderate, upscale, White suburban Republicans who they believe are appalled by Trump and the key to taking back the Congress.
A Wall-Street-funded group known as the Third Way — which might better be known as the Wrong Way since it has been wrong about every major issue facing the country over the last years, championing disastrous corporate trade deals, deregulation of Wall Street and the Iraq War among other calamities — even convened a small gathering, "cohosted" by a billionaire real estate developer to map out how to counter what the media describes as the left.
The very terms of this debate are misleading. Ideas that have broad public support, such as tuition-free college, are labeled "left." Ideas that offend philosophical conservatives, such as subsidies to big oil companies, are tagged as on the right, championed by Republicans.
We'd be wiser to focus on common sense and basic principles. When Dr. Martin Luther King spoke forcefully against what he called the "triple evils" of "racism, economic exploitation and militarism," he was criticized for weakening the cause of civil rights, for getting out of his lane by talking about economic inequality and against the Vietnam War.
We are a nation faced with great perils. Inequality has reached new extremes and, even with the economy near full employment, working people still struggle simply to stay afloat. Big money corrupts our politics and distorts our government. We are mired in wars without end — 17 years in Afghanistan and counting — and without victory or sense. We have a president who believes he profits politically by spreading racial division, appealing to our fears rather than our hopes.
This is the time for citizens and for true leaders to move not left or right, to the expedient or the cautious, but to the moral center. Affordable health care for all isn't left or right, it is the moral center. Jobs that pay a living wage, affordable housing, public education, college without debt, clean water and air, action to address catastrophic climate change that literally may endanger the world — these are not ideas of the right or left. They are the moral center.
Holding to the moral center has its own power. Opposition to slavery started as a minority position, but its moral force was undeniable. Integration seemed impossible in the segregated South, but its moral force could not be denied. In this time of troubles, I believe that Americans in large numbers are looking for leaders who will embrace the moral center, not the expedient, the safe or the fashionable. They are looking for champions who will represent them, not those with deep pockets.
That may be the final irony. The most successful political strategy may well be not to trim to prevailing opinion or compromise with entrenched interest but to stand up forcefully for what is right.


I've found that whilst the slide show function still doesn't work I can pop the photos in as a gallery so here we are mainly Oxford St. I've finished editing the three DVDs from London last Thursday and they should be on the shop page later today. We already have orders before we made them such is the popularity of London although with all the sameness to me it's nearly as boring as the RM days.
The marathon decorating session has ended for the moment as we restored the house to normality other than a new set of curtains required for the landing the old ones having faded massively. With everything now cleared away we could consider our options film destination wise for the rest of the week ahead with Wednesday my birthday being off the agenda as we have an afternoon concert at Clonter opera and then Friday which is setting up afternoon at Boyle St bus museum in Manchester ( we of course look forwards to seeing many of you there, the full hit of recent releases will be with us).


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LOOK: Steelers WR Antonio Brown Posts Photo in 49ers Uniform
By	Jeff Smith
Updated Jan 25, 2019 at 11:05am
Getty	Antonio Brown
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tough call to make on the handling on star wide receiver Antonio Brown. And from the sound of it, he may be on his way out sooner than later. While Brown is rumored to want a trade out of Pittsburgh, he's also now made it known where he'd prefer to land it seems.
The star wideout took to Instagram to make his thoughts public, which included a quote from former San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice. It also featured Brown wearing a 49ers uniform (cropped in).
When the goat embrace you…….
A post shared by Antonio Brown (@ab) on Jan 25, 2019 at 7:27am PST
Although the Steelers have done their best to pull back on original comments made on Brown, it's tough to see how he remains with the team in 2019 and beyond. Team president Art Rooney III said it was "hard to envision" Brown being with the team at training camp, as Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette revealed.
"As we sit here today, it's hard to envision that," Rooney said. "But there's no sense on closing the door on anything today. There's snow on the ground. We don't have to make those decisions right now."
Steelers Pull Back on Antonio Brown Comments
Although Rooney essentially admitted that Brown's tenure with the Steelers was over in the aforementioned comments, he pivoted a bit shortly after. As the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review cited, the team president said there is "work to do" before anything can be figured out.
"There are a lot of factors we have to take into account on it," Rooney said. "We'd have to sit down with Antonio and understand where he is and make sure he understands where we are. There is some work to do before we figure that out."
Some have speculated that the Steelers may not be receiving the type of offers or interest originally expected in the 30-year-old receiver. Regardless, there will almost certainly be a big trade market for him if the team opts to go that route which seems to be more and more likely as the days roll on.
Antonio Brown's Impressive Career
After being a sixth-round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft, Brown has become an All-Pro player, being named a first-teamer four times and to the second team once. He's also made seven Pro Bowls, led the NFL in receiving yards and receptions twice and is widely considered as one of the best players at his position.
Through 130 career games, all with the Steelers, Brown has caught 837 passes for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns. Over the span of the past six years, Brown has caught at least 101 passes each year while tacking on a minimum of 1,284 yards. He's also totaled 67 receiving touchdowns with eight or more in each of the six seasons.
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Published Jan 25, 2019 at 10:45am
Football, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown wants to be traded, and he made it know the San Francisco 49ers are a top destination on Instagram.


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Dan + Shay and Tori Kelly Leave Everyone 'Speechless' at the 2019 BBMAs: Watch
Dan + Shay doubled down on the vocals at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, recruiting powerhouse singer Tori Kelly for an awe-inspiring performance of their heartfelt hit "Speechless."
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Dan + Shay and Tori Kelly perform onstage during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019 in Las Vegas. Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp
Dan + Shay doubled down on the vocals at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, recruiting powerhouse singer Tori Kelly for an awe-inspiring performance of their heartfelt hit "Speechless."
First, Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney) showed off their impressive harmonies. Kelly then took things to the next level once she began the second verse, her voice soaring as Mooney joined in. The trio kept their performance simple, singing alongside each other in front of a subdued live band that put their voices at the forefront and left viewers, well, speechless.
Part of the Scooter Braun Projects family, Dan + Shay and Kelly were each nominated for multiple awards at this year's BBMAs — and both came out winners. Kelly won top gospel album for her 2018 Christian project Hiding Place, also receiving nominations for top gospel artist and top gospel song. Dan + Shay were named top country duo/group before the show, and the pair received six other nominations, including top country song for "Speechless" as well as their other Country Airplay No. 1 of 2018, "Tequila."
2019 Billboard Music Awards Winners: The Complete List
Watch a clip of the "Speechless" performance below.
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Q: Center absolutely positioned div horizontally with absolute children On a project I have four absolutely positioned elements on a page that sit inside an absolutely positioned container (the latter in order to align them relative to the viewport's bottom, while more content will follow below the viewport). The four elements are next to each other and do not overlap.
Is there a way to (dynamically) center the four elements inside their absolutely positioned parent? I know it sounds weird, since absolute positioning means exactly no automatic placement.
Dynamically would mean that responsively the elements change both size and position at a certain breakpoint, but should still be centered horizontally in the viewport at all times.
I could think of a solution like this with an additional inner div, but didn't get my head around to actually solving the puzzle, since I don't know a good way for the inner div to grab the total width of its four absolutely positioned child elements:

A: I am not sure why you need to absolutely position the children. Is this what you are trying to achieve: http://jsfiddle.net/k65pxydx ?
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Throughout most of S.E. Asia, obtaining a SIM card for making mobile calls is easy and inexpensive. They usually come with prepaid credit as well. This works well is your mobile is unlocked.
How to Plan an Extended Trip in Southeast Asia | BootsnAll Travel Articles. An excellent article on where to start and how to plan!!


Officially the Municipality of Pola, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 34,701 people.
Pola is the birthplace of former vice president and veteran ABS-CBN broadcaster Noli de Castro and DZMM Broadcaster and Field Reporter Noel Alamar. It is 74 kilometres (46 mi) from Calapan.
Pola is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.
Pola's name was derived from the Tagalog word for "red," the color its soil. During the 17th century, Spanish Recollect friars supervised the town. Pola Bay was convenient stopover and launch area of Moro pirates during their raids of Calapan and Naujan. In 1898, agitation against Spanish rule was more manifested here due to the instigation of Esteban de Jesus, a Taaleño from Batangas. In 1901, upon the arrival of the Americans, local government was established. On April 28, 1904, by virtue of Act No. 1135, it reverted back to a barrio and was consolidated with Bongabong and Pinamalayan. In 1910, by virtue of Exec. Order 31, it reverted back to a separate municipality and was proclaimed as such on January 1, 1912. In 1962, Socorro was carved out of the town.
Spanning about 200 meters of fine black sand, Aguada Beach is a backpackers' beach that is free to visit and is accessible to everyone traveling in Pola. While it is deemed exotic because of its black sand, the beach could be charming during low tide, when the shore is flat and vast, and creeping with baby crabs. Aguada Beach faces Marinduque Island. To its far left, however, is a mangrove forest. During low tide, you can walk on the dead corals where some of the mangroves thrive, and access the stone steps leading up the St. John the Baptist Shrine. There are no restaurants, hotels, or resorts in the area.
Bihiya Beach shares the creamy white sand of Puerto Galera's famous beaches. While the beach is only about 200 meters long, there are three more neighboring beaches of similar shore length. The three others, however, have coarse sand or pebbly corals. Bihiya Beach has the finest sand in area. The beach has low-lying coconut trees, some of which carry tuba, or locally fermented coconut wine. Although there are no amenities, convenience stores, or electricity in the area, the campsite is spacious enough to hold 20 to 30 tents. It is best to visit this beach together with Taguan Falls and Misong Mangrove Forest, for a weekend getaway in Pola, Oriental Mindoro.
Taguan Falls is a low-lying waterfall that is surrounded by a few residential houses in Barangay Misong. While the waterfall itself is geographically located in Pola, the picnic or camping ground is located on the border of Barangay Misong in Pola and Barangay Herrera in Naujan. What makes this waterfall unique, however, is the mangrove forest at the mouth of the river. Whether you're coming from Pola or Naujan, the boat you're boarding on will enter the mangrove forest from the sea. The boat docks on muddy soil, from which you may walk 5 to 10 minutes to get to the waterfall. Tabunan Falls and Misong Mangrove Forest is usually bundled with Bihiya Beach for a weekend getaway in Pola, Oriental Mindoro. While there is electricity among the residential houses, there are no convenience stores, amenities, or electricity in the camping area.
Talon Falls is a short, trekking adventure in the forest of Barangay Calima in Pola, Oriental Mindoro. The falls is about 5 meters high, and 4 to 5 meters deep. It is shaded by trees and walled in by limestone rocks. It is advisable to get a guide (P150/group) from the Barangay Hall in Calima, which is just about 5 minutes away from the falls' jump-off point. Trekking to the waterfalls takes about an hour. Another waterfall lies upstream, over Talon Falls. To get there, however, you would have to climb the right wall and secure a rope to reach the top. It's advisable to reach the second waterfall only with the help of an experienced wall climber.
Walking around the old houses in Pola is like stepping inside a polaroid photograph. If you were to see their photos taken in the 1960s, you could barely pinpoint the difference. Only electric posts and wires have been added on the streets. While much of their exterior have remained the same, the residents among these houses come and go. The houses were built in the early 19th century, and were designed after American and Spanish architecture. This area resisted change due to the little development in Pola, whose access is diverted away from the main road of the Oriental Mindoro province. It's advisable to visit this area for a photowalk early in the morning, or for a short walk at night. The old houses are just a block away from the town municipal, and is 5 to 10 minutes away from Aguada Beach and St. John the Baptist Shrine.
Legend says that a long time ago, a fisherman saw a statue on the shore. The statue was identified later by the priest as the statue of St. John the Baptist and from then on it has become the town's Patron Saint. Sab'uyan Festival takes place every June 24 in honor of the Patron St. John the Baptist. The image is taken from the church and carried on procession to the sea where it was first found. It is accompanied by a band and set on a beautifully decorated big boat. The Sab'uyan begins. People in the boat throw seawater to one another chanting "Viva San Juan Bautista." After the procession at sea, the image is carried around town. Dancers from various groups follow he image. The Sab'uyan continues. The splashing of water is received with good humor of people believe that being doused brings good health, luck and happiness. The procession ends in the church plaza.
At the Lechon Festival, or Parada ng Lechon, in local parlance, roast pigs or lechon garbed in creative costumes are paraded around the town to the accompaniment of gay chanting and "buhusan" – a customary practice during the San Juan Bautista feast, which involves water dousing. A selection of the best from among the lechon entries follows, along with a free-for-all banquet open to the townsfolk and visitors alike.
This is a religious festival in honor of St. John the Baptist, coupled with a festive social affair. It is usually a banquet, preceded by a pagoda and the parade of lechon (roast pig).
Its most interesting feature is the "Gabi ng Pakulo," a combination of street dancing and all sorts of cultural entertainment, performed by different barangays on the streets of Pola.


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I am back with one new article , I know you love this one .. This week I have explored one new extension for chrome which is really awesome i.e. " User Agent Switcher For Chrome "
It is really good and very helpful for the one who want to check how their site is functioning in iPhone, IPad , Android and in different browsers .By installing by above addon you can check your site in all devices from your Chrome browser itself.
Settings>>Advanced then enable "Show Develop menu in menu bar" chekbox.
Now you can see "Develop" menu in your menu bar.
For Firefox , we already know how to test it .


When it comes to home maintenance, taking proper care of your home's septic system should be near the top of the list. Failing to perform regular maintenance of this vital system could result in spending thousands of dollars to have it repaired or replaced, as well as pose a health hazard to you and your family. While the cost of septic system installation varies by location, the cost to have the system repaired or replaced is typically high regardless of where you live. You can avoid costly repairs or replacement by taking some steps to keep your system functioning at its best.
It's tempting to avoid regular pumping of your septic tank to save money, but the cost of having it pumped is much less than having to pay for repairs or purchasing a new system. How often you need to pump it depends on different factors, such as how many people live in your home or if you're starting to notice signs of a problem. Solids from the bottom of the tank build up over time and can end up in the drain field where they begin to muck things up. Pumping removes those solids and keeps the system clear so it can do its job.
If you've recently performed a septic system installation, you probably won't need to worry about having it pumped for a while, but it's still a smart idea to watch for any signs of trouble so you can stop potential problems before they get worse. Some signs to look for include sluggish drains or toilets, odors, and standing water near the drain field. If the problem is allowed to continue too long, it could also result in sewage backing up into the house.
Whether you want to perform a septic system installation, have your tank pumped, or need repairs or a replacement, an experienced professional can get the job done right. Don't leave this important aspect of your home's health to chance.


The Deutz Champagne House was founded in 1838 by two merchants, William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Gelderman. Purchased in 1983 by Louis Roederer, then in 1993 by the Rouzaud family, a shareholder of Roederer. Champagne is made up of about 80% of Grands Crus and Premier Cru blends. This classic Deutz Brut Classic with a golden yellow color has a nose with floral, apple and brioche aromas. The bubble is fine, in the mouth very balanced and ample. Deutz is inescapable for champagne lovers.


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5 Books to Read in Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA
Here are five amazing books by stellar authors who share their own experiences of having a disability in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the ADA.
Lorren Pitchford – July 27th, 2020
As an individual with a learning disability and someone who personally connects with the struggles of mental illness, the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a day for celebration. It is a time in American history where progress was made and lives were changed. On July 26th, 1990, George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into legislation. The ADA assures that all people with disabilities will be granted the same opportunities and equal rights as any American citizen. The document protects people with disabilities from discrimination in public places, the work setting, and when it comes to services. According to ADA.gov, to be protected by the ADA, a person must have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a history or record of such impairment, or is perceived by others to have such an impairment.
Without the ADA, our world would be drastically different. People with disabilities might shy away from society and be afraid to go out into the world, to be themselves. Not many people know about the ADA unless they are protected by it or study disabilities at a higher institution of learning. More people need to be aware of the ADA and the good that it does to protect people that ultimately contribute to the infrastructure of our society. By authors sharing their own experiences with the world, people who are unaware of disabilities and the ADA can be more cognizant of the dissimilar people and laws in our world. The only way our society can continue to evolve is through knowledge and what better way to do that than through the power of reading!
Here are five amazing books by stellar authors who share their own experiences of having a disability and navigating the world. These books will make you both laugh and cry. They will give you a higher understanding of what people in our society go through every day. If you are unsure how to celebrate this esteemed 30th anniversary of the ADA, there is no need to worry. Reading one of these books will suffice as you support the authors who were brave enough to share their personal stories about how their disability impacted their lives.
Firsts: Coming to Age Stories by People with Disabilities Edited by Belo Miguel Cipriani
Firsts: Coming to Age Stories by People with Disabilities is a collection of short stories by writers with disabilities. These short stories recount their first life experiences and how these experiences changed their life. These stories are raw and real, recounting going off to college, having sex for the first time, and falling in love with a disability. There are eleven stories total and each will leave you in a puddle of emotions. If you are looking for a quick but meaningful read, pick up Firsts: Coming to Age Stories by People with Disabilities. It might change your perspective on how first life experiences truly impact your life.
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson
Jenny Lawson's #1 New York Times Bestselling book, Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things, has been captivating audiences across the world. Lawson's memoir tells her life story and how she suffers from mental illness. She talks about heavy subjects like her anxiety and depression, all while interweaving jokes into her account. The book truly is hilarious and helps soak up the dark topics that weep from her book's pages. Lawson's book is the one to pick up if you are looking to understand mental illness a little better. It portrays it accurately and gives you a clear understanding of anxiety and depression while you are laughing out loud.
Double Take: A Memoir by Kevin Connolly
Double Take: A Memoir encompasses Kevin Connolly's story – that of a man born without legs. In his memoir, Connolly recounts growing up, getting his first pair of prosthetics and shoes, traveling around the world on his skateboard with his camera, and capturing people's reactions. Double Take: A Memoir is a heartwarming story that is stirring and thought-provoking. It will allow you to perceive disabilities differently and open your eyes to a life that Connolly embraces every day.
About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times by Peter Catapano and Rosemarie Garland–Thomson
Based on the New York Times series, About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times is a collection of personal essays and reflections encompassing disability. About Us exemplifies the dark side of life with disability, the side the world sometimes does not get to see. The book's writers help undo the stereotypes and misconceptions people with disabilities face and ultimately give people with disabilities a platform and a chance for their voices to be heard. Like Firsts: Coming to Age Stories by People with Disabilities, About Us offers readers a look at the experiences people with disabilities must overcome daily. The book is an honest portrayal of the disability world, and you will quickly understand while reading why this book has helped transmute the national dialogue around disability.
Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig
Anyone who has combatted depression like Matt Haig knows that sometimes it is hard to find reasons to stay alive. The international bestseller Reasons to Stay Alive encompasses Matt Haig's life story battling depression and the tribulations he faced to pull himself out of bed every morning and live. Even though the title and story seem to be shrouded in shadows, Matt Haig's novel is meant to inspire. It was written with the intent to show people how to live…that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Reasons to Stay Alive proves to readers that life is precious even, amid your struggles, you believe it not to be. It is meant to show people that there is always a reason to stay alive, you just have to reach deep into your belly and find it.
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Spencer appoints former Margate and Tonbridge man as his number two.
We are pleased to announce that James Scott has been appointed to the role of assistant manager at Kingstonian FC.
James is a UEFA A-licensed coach who most recently was assistant manager at Margate this season. Before that he was youth team coach at Crystal Palace and AFC Wimbledon, where he was also the Head of First Team Analysis. He went on to Balham, where he enjoyed two promotions and then became first team coach at Tonbridge Angels, where he helped Steve McKimm's team earn promotion to the National League South.
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Sci Friday - Feynman Graphic Novel
By maria.selke - December 21, 2012
Welcome back to Sci Friday! This week I offer up an unusual book about a fascinating physicist.
by Jim Ottaviani (Goodreads Author), Leland Myrick (Illustrator)
Published August 30th 2011 by First Second
ISBN 1596432594 (ISBN13: 9781596432598)
Goodreads Summary:
Richard Feynman: physicist . . . Nobel winner . . . bestselling author . . . safe-cracker. In this substantial graphic novel biography, First Second presents the larger-than-life exploits of Nobel-winning quantum physicist, adventurer, musician, world-class raconteur, and one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century: Richard Feynman. Written by nonfiction comics mainstay Jim Ottaviani and brilliantly illustrated by First Second author Leland Myrick, Feynman tells the story of the great man's life from his childhood in Long Island to his work on the Manhattan Project and the Challenger disaster. Ottaviani tackles the bad with the good, leaving the reader delighted by Feynman's exuberant life and staggered at the loss humanity suffered with his death. Anyone who ever wanted to know more about Richard P. Feynman, quantum electrodynamics, the fine art of the bongo drums, the outrageously obscure nation of Tuva, or the development and popularization of the field of physics in the United States need look no further than this rich and joyful work.
One of School Library Journal's Best Adult Books 4 Teens titles of 2011
One of Horn Book's Best Nonfiction Books of 2011
High school students with some knowledge of, and interest in, physics will love this book. Feynman's antics sometimes ventured into more mature content. He frequented a topless bar during one stretch of his career, and while the graphic novel handles this fairly tactfully, I wouldn't hand the book to younger teens.
The Challenging:
My knowledge of the specifics of physical laws are limited to what I can easily explain to elementary school students. I used to know at least a little more than that, but my last physics classes wrapped up many years ago. Even so, Feynman is able to explain many of this famous theories using simple language and images that helped me understand at least the big picture.
Another difficult aspect is the organization of the book, which uses flashbacks frequently and doesn't chunk into chapters. The color scheme in the panels helps the reader keep track of when we jump into the past, but students who are unfamiliar with this convention may need some guidance to help them understand the timeline of the story.
The Amazing:
Feynman was a fascinating man. Setting his life as a graphic novel makes it more accessible to many high school students who might otherwise never attempt to learn more about him. We get a glimpse of his quirky humor, slightly bizarre personality and unconventional approach to unraveling the mysteries of the universe.
So often we see scientists as stuffy men in lab coats, even when they are unique and sometimes strange individuals. This book allows us to see Feynman as a brother, prodding his younger sister to take up science in a time when women were actively discouraged from such pursuits. We see him as a husband, devoted in his own way to a woman whose illness means they will be parted way too soon.
Overall, we see him as a man fascinated by the beauty and mystery of our world. He is driven to explain how things work, but is able to accept that some of the "whys" may be beyond our knowledge - for now. What a wonderful way to ignite the curiosity of a new generation of scientists.
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Charles-Emmanuel de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg (en allemand : Karl Emanuel von Hessen-Rheinfels-Rotenburg), né le  à Lagenschwalbach et mort le  à Francfort est landgrave de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg de 1778 à 1812, duc de Ratibor, prince de Corvey.

Famille

Fils de Constantin de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg et d'Éléonore de Löwenstein-Wertheim, le prince est un neveu et le filleul du roi Charles-Emmanuel III de Sardaigne.

En 1771, Charles-Emmanuel de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg épouse Léopoldine de Liechtenstein (1754-1823), (fille du prince François-Joseph  de Liechtenstein) et de Marie-Léopoldine von Sternberg, son épouse.

Deux enfants sont nés de cette union :

 Victor-Amédée de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenburg, dernier landgrave de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg

 Marie-Adélaïde-Clotilde de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg (1787-1869), qui épouse en 1811 le prince Charles-Auguste de Hohenlohe-Bartenstein (1788-1844)

Le prince Charles-Emmanuel de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg fut l'avant-dernier landgrave de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg. Il appartient à la lignée des Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg; cette quatrième branche étant issue de la première branche de la Maison de Hesse, elle-même issue de la première branche de la Maison de Brabant. La lignée de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg s'éteignit en 1834 avec Victor-Amédée de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenburg et le titre de prince de Corvey et de duc de Ratibor fut transmis à son neveu le prince Victor de Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst.

Notes et références

Liens internes
 Ernest-Léopold de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg

Charles Emmanuel
Chevalier de l'ordre autrichien de la Toison d'Or (XVIIIe siècle)
Naissance en juin 1746
Naissance à Bad Schwalbach
Décès en mars 1812
Décès à Francfort-sur-le-Main
Décès dans le grand-duché de Francfort
Décès à 65 ans
Landgrave de Hesse-Rheinfels-Rotenbourg

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You're broke, but you still want to be fashionable.
You want to support sustainable fashion, but be up-to-date with all the trends.
You've envisioned a really dope outfit, but after digging through the depths of online shopping and actually walking through the malls, you can't find any of the items.
That's where thrifting comes in. It's affordable, recycled clothing that (most likely) no one else would have. We love to go thrifting. It allows us to be creative and free with our style. We love finding interesting pieces that tailor to our tastes, but we've never physically seen before.
We decided to embark on a thrift challenge. A thirty-dollar thrift challenge. For many, thirty bucks is a lot, but in Canada, the thrift stores aren't as cheap as they used to be! With a full outfit, all the pieces must equate to $30 (before tax).
Take a look to see how we did on this challenge!


"With the Epson 3LCD projectors, the kids are actively learning, fully engaged with the subject at hand, and motivated to do well."
Northeast Orange County in California has seen its terrain transformed from yesterday's bountiful orange groves to the populous suburbs of today. The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is working on another development with profound impact on the region's future, classroom technology.
In just a few short years, every classroom in the district's 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools and 6 high schools will have an Epson 3LCD multimedia projector. Today, the Southern California district has about 600 projectors in use at schools within its 45 square miles.
How will the award-winning PYLUSD get the classroom technology tools it needs to better educate students? Recently, the district's communities of Placentia, Yorba Linda and parts of Anaheim, Brea and Fullerton, rallied together and passed a $200 million bond to modernize all qualifying schools. About 12 percent of the money is allocated to upgrading classroom technology. The technology department's plan is to add new ceiling-mounted projectors to 20 percent of the classrooms each year.
Because of the district's high standards, real estate agents rate the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District as a "destination school district." Located only miles from the Pacific Ocean and scenic mountain ranges, 18 of the 34 schools are California Distinguished Schools. Six are recipients of the National Blue Ribbon School award, considered the highest honor that an American school can achieve.
Despite its high ratings, the PYLUSD struggles with the same budget constraints and staffing issues as other public schools. Within its fold is a mixture of the underprivileged and affluent in northeast Orange County. Many students speak English as a second language and struggle to keep up. No matter what cards a school is dealt, the district is applying team effort to improve the infrastructure, classroom technology and overall achievement in all of its schools.
"Taking the time to understand the many perspectives of our district has been very helpful to me in getting the job done," said Bob Blackney, the district's director of technology. "I find it easier to identify the instructional needs of our schools, keep up with the moving target of technology, and communicate on a daily basis with staff and students."
When Blackney first joined the PYLUSD, the purchasing department was in charge of projectors. "There was no management plan to put projectors in the classroom, which wasn't unusual in those days," he said. "Technology people were expected to know more about computers and networks than projectors." As he saw the benefits of projectors in the classroom, he became an outspoken advocate. "The growing use of projectors in education clearly reflects a big change in the presentation of knowledge in our schools," said Blackney, who was a teacher and principal before he heard the technology department's siren song.
Blackney advised the district that it made more sense to use one projector vendor rather than confusing teachers with too many solutions. After doing research, he found that the Epson 3LCD PowerLite projectors had better performance, were highly reliable, and were priced for budget-conscious school districts. The projectors delivered powerful 3LCD image quality, plus high levels of color and white light output to the classroom.
The technology director appreciated the built-in closed captioning decoder, as it eliminated the need to purchase additional, costly decoders to fulfill the ADA requirements. Blackney also welcomed the auto keystone correction feature to automatically adjust the shape of the image and allow for quick set up of the projector. He can also remotely monitor the projectors throughout his fleet via the district's IP network. The Epson 3LCD PowerLite projector's energy efficient lamp provides more lumens per watt and lasts up to 4,000 hours,* which is a 50 percent longer lamp life than competitive models.
Blackney highlighted one of the most important reasons the district must keep up with multimedia projector technology. "The students are not just sitting at their desks waiting to learn," he said. "With the Epson 3LCD projectors, the kids are actively learning, fully engaged with the subject at hand, and motivated to do well."
"When it comes to presenting information in this day and age, you don't stand a chance if you're just holding a stick of chalk," said Blackney. The higher standard of the Epson 3LCD PowerLite projector is changing the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District's classrooms forever.
*Lamp life results will vary depending on mode selected, environmental conditions, and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.


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Do subjective measures improve the ability to identify limited health literacy in a clinical setting?
Melody S. Goodman, Richard T. Griffey, Christopher R. Carpenter, Melvin Blanchard, Kimberly A. Kaphingst
Background: Existing health literacy assessments developed for research purposes have constraints that limit their utility for clinical practice, including time requirements and administration protocols. The Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) consists of 3 self-administered Single-Item Literacy Screener (SILS) questions and obviates these clinical barriers. We assessed whether the addition of SILS items or the BHLS to patient demographics readily available in ambulatory clinical settings reaching underserved patients improves the ability to identify limited health literacy. Methods: We analyzed data from 2 cross-sectional convenience samples of patients from an urban academic emergency department (n = 425) and a primary care clinic (n = 486) in St. Louis, Missouri. Across samples, health literacy was assessed using the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine- Revised (REALM-R), Newest Vital Sign (NVS), and the BHLS. Our analytic sample consisted of 911 adult patients, who were primarily female (62%), black (66%), and had at least a high school education (82%); 456 were randomly assigned to the estimation sample and 455 to the validation sample. Results: The analysis showed that the best REALM-R estimation model contained age, sex, education, race, and 1 SILS item (difficulty understanding written information). In validation analysis this model had a sensitivity of 62%, specificity of 81%, a positive likelihood ratio (LR+) of 3.26, and a negative likelihood ratio (LR-) of 0.47; there was a 28% misclassification rate. The best NVS estimation model contained the BHLS, age, sex, education and race; this model had a sensitivity of 77%, specificity of 72%, LR+ of 2.75, LR- of 0.32, and a misclassification rate of 25%. Conclusions: Findings suggest that the BHLS and SILS items improve the ability to identify patients with limited health literacy compared with demographic predictors alone. However, despite being easier to administer in clinical settings, subjective estimates of health literacy have misclassification rates >20% and do not replace objective measures; universal precautions should be used with all patients.
Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2015.05.150037
10.3122/jabfm.2015.05.150037
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Goodman, M. S., Griffey, R. T., Carpenter, C. R., Blanchard, M., & Kaphingst, K. A. (2015). Do subjective measures improve the ability to identify limited health literacy in a clinical setting? Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 28(5), 584-594. https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2015.05.150037
Do subjective measures improve the ability to identify limited health literacy in a clinical setting? / Goodman, Melody S.; Griffey, Richard T.; Carpenter, Christopher R.; Blanchard, Melvin; Kaphingst, Kimberly A.
In: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, Vol. 28, No. 5, 01.09.2015, p. 584-594.
Goodman, MS, Griffey, RT, Carpenter, CR, Blanchard, M & Kaphingst, KA 2015, 'Do subjective measures improve the ability to identify limited health literacy in a clinical setting?', Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, vol. 28, no. 5, pp. 584-594. https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2015.05.150037
Goodman MS, Griffey RT, Carpenter CR, Blanchard M, Kaphingst KA. Do subjective measures improve the ability to identify limited health literacy in a clinical setting? Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2015 Sep 1;28(5):584-594. https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2015.05.150037
Goodman, Melody S. ; Griffey, Richard T. ; Carpenter, Christopher R. ; Blanchard, Melvin ; Kaphingst, Kimberly A. / Do subjective measures improve the ability to identify limited health literacy in a clinical setting?. In: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2015 ; Vol. 28, No. 5. pp. 584-594.
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...Leave a perfectly good, well paying job.
...Take a flyer to see what I can do.
...Opt out of a paycheck. Feel discomfort.
It's completely eradicated the once comforting 'struggle' for balance I'd strived for all these years. Wrote about all these years. Complained to you about all these years.
I blew it all up. I let the teeter totter take control and just let go. Just to ensure I can feel and understand more about what I think I am made out of.
I get my solace in any way I can. Even escaping to the garage to run a rag and a wrench over under-ridden bikes. They'll be there when I'm ready to return. When I am ready to focus on that part of my life again.
They will not be neglected too long. These bikes have brought me to the best places mentally and physically in my life.


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Is modern day feminism really about gender equality or female supremacy?
Best Answer: They say equality, but it appears to be supremacy.
Feminism is really about gender equality, and always has been. Modern day and every day.
Modern day feminists have won many laws advantaging females over males.


As with all aspects of life, if we don't think about what we want motherhood to be and intentionally make that happen, life happens, we get busy and the life that we would want to have doesn't come to fruition.
So, this it to my children, my personal reflection on what motherhood is to me and what I strive to do for my children.
First, and foremost, it is raising an adult, not raising a child. As much as I try to live in the moments of your childhood, I know ultimately, my role is raise an adult who is a mentally and emotionally healthy individual that can use their talents to contribute to themselves, their spouse, their children and the world. Part of the way this is done is through teaching you through your moments of struggle – when that kid pushes you down on the playground, knowing that B on the test does not define you, knowing how to be who you are when there's pressure in our society to be a certain way. But, it's also in me modeling how to be an emotionally, mentally and physically successful adult as well. I believe, ultimately, you will learn more from my actions, than my words. That means when I have a conflict with your dad, I navigate that correctly. When I have a physical ailment with an unknown cause that Mayo can't even figure out (of which I do), I don't let fear dominate my thoughts. When I strive to be lead myself so that I can then lead others better, I learn from failures and know they are simply moments of learning. The truest measure of motherhood (and fatherhood) lies in the life you lead as an adult.
Motherhood is not about total self-sacrifice. It is not giving up of who I am, my hopes and my goals so that you get something in return. For me, this is not modelling what a successful adult does. To always put you first at the total self-sacrifice of my talents, my marriage, my career is not showing you that all aspects of my life need to be honored. This is not what I would want for you to do as a mother or father. Here's the reason why: If your dad and I totally self-sacrifice for you, our marriage suffers and we aren't modelling for you want a healthy marriage is. If If I give up my career aspirations, I am telling you that a mother's contribution to the world at the expense of her children should not be honored. If I give up those aspects that give me life (a quiet walk outside, sitting down to write or learning with a good book) then I am telling you that I shouldn't do things that make me healthy. Do I devote a lot of time, energy and work towards your childhood? Of course, this is just part of the gig. But, do I provide a life to you that totally self-sacrifices me as a person? No, that is not the mother I want to be for you nor the father or mother I would want you to be as an adult.
Motherhood is my honor. I am beyond grateful that I get to be your mother, to contribute to your life, to play a dominate role in your childhood, to influence the person you become, to facilitate you creating yourself and finding your place in the world. Along with the role I play in your father's life, there's no greater honor I have.
Motherhood is a pure profound and amazing joy. To watch your personality emerge, to listen to you laugh, to see your demeanor towards others, to see you navigate life sometimes with my help and sometimes by yourself, is one of my greatest joys.
Motherhood is learning. I fail and learn and know that you will show me grace along the way.
Motherhood is a love that can be described. There is no measure for the love that I have for you. You have added value to our life like nothing else.
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