This is a list of characters seen in Intertropolis & Routeville.
Interstate 48 and U.S. Route 86 are the two main characters of Intertropolis & Routeville seen in most episodes.
Interstate 48 A female Interstate Highway shield who is close best friends with U.S. Route 86. She is very good at coming up with her and US 86's plans, but sometimes it doesn't work the way she thought.
U.S. Route 86 A male U.S. Highway shield who is close best friends with Interstate 48. He always suggests I-48 to come up with some different plans. He is also a fan of many celebrities and athletes.
Interstate 21, Interstate 23, Interstate 248, U.S. Route 47, and U.S. Route 389 are the five supporting characters of Intertropolis & Routeville seen in some episodes but not too often.
Interstate 21 A female Interstate Highway shield who is the younger sister of Interstate 23, the daughter of Interstate 248, and the princess of Intertropolis. She is a little bratty to her brother I-23 as the Interstate 23 highway travels through Routeville.
Interstate 23 A male Interstate Highway shield who is the older brother of Interstate 21, the son of Interstate 248, and the prince of Intertropolis. He is mainly jealous of I-21 as the Interstate 21 highway travels through Intertropolis.
Interstate 248 A female Interstate Highway shield who is the mother of Interstate 21 and Interstate 23, and the love interest of U.S. Route 389, She is "Queen of Highway City".
U.S. Route 47 A female U.S. Highway shield who is the daughter of U.S. Route 389 and the princess of Routeville. She is friends with Interstate 21 and Interstate 23.
U.S. Route 389 A male U.S. Highway shield who is the father of U.S. Route 47, and the love interest of Interstate 248. He is "King of Highway City".
The recurring characters of the Interstates lives in the Main Highway Lounge of Intertropolis. Most of their numbers end with a "0" or a "5", except for Interstate 1 and Interstate 101, who are also considered main Interstate Highways. They have different personalities.
Interstate 0 A male Interstate Highway shield who has an unspecified personality.
Interstate 1 A male Interstate Highway shield who is obsessed with and good at video and internet games.
Interstate 5 A male Interstate Highway shield who is very smart, intelligent, and is a scientist.
Interstate 10 A male Interstate Highway shield who is a motivational speaker and loves to inspire people.
Interstate 15 A male Interstate Highway shield who likes to tattletale on anyone who gets in his way.
Interstate 20 A female Interstate Highway shield who is very nice and friendly and loves caring about everyone and everything.
Interstate 25 A female Interstate Highway shield who does tomboyish activities and does not like girlish things.
Interstate 30 A male Interstate Highway shield who likes being cool and is very calm.
Interstate 35 A male Interstate Highway shield who has gothicism and does not have a great experience in loving life and joy.
Interstate 40 A female Interstate Highway shield who loves to be sarcastic.
Interstate 45 A female Interstate Highway shield who loves dreaming, daydreaming, and using her imagination.
Interstate 50 A male Interstate Highway shield who is very artistic and very creative.
Interstate 55 A male Interstate Highway shield who is very athletic, strong, and loves participating in any type of sports.
Interstate 60 A female Interstate Highway shield who never lies and is very good at being honest.
Interstate 65 A female Interstate Highway shield who is a musician, loves all kinds of music, and is a huge fan of a musical band called the New England Interstates (I-89, I-91, and I-93).
Interstate 70 A male Interstate Highway shield who likes to dance, do choreography, and loves to come up with his very own dance moves like "The Cristionian".
Interstate 75 A male Interstate Highway shield who is a stand-up comedian and loves comedy, pranking people, being funny, and telling jokes.
Interstate 80 A male Interstate Highway shield who loves to eat food and drink beverage.
Interstate 85 A male Interstate Highway shield who is dimwitted, not very smart, and always make mistakes.
Interstate 90 A female Interstate Highway shield who is a vegan, likes being clean, and staying healthy.
Interstate 95 A female Interstate Highway shield who is bossy, self-proclaimed, most commanding, and loves social media.
Interstate 100 A male Interstate Highway shield who is the leader of the Main Interstate Highway signs.
Interstate 101 A female Interstate Highway shield who loves traveling and is good at reading maps, signs and directions.
The recurring characters of the U.S. Routes lives in the Main Highway Lounge of Routeville. Most of their numbers end with a "0" or a "1", except for U.S. Route 2, who is also considered a main U.S. Highway. Like the Interstates, they have different personalities.
U.S. Route 0 A male U.S. Highway shield who, like I-0, has an unspecified personality.
U.S. Route 1 A male U.S. Highway shield who likes being first and likes to get ahead from others because he is "US 1".
U.S. Route 2 A female U.S. Highway shield who sometimes wants to be alone because she is extremely shy and always crying.
U.S. Route 10 A male U.S. Highway shield who is childish and likes to watch television and movies.
U.S. Route 11 A male U.S. Highway shield who is the weatherman and loves forecasting the weather.
U.S. Route 20 A female U.S. Highway shield who has a lot of jobs and is the busiest citizen in Highway City.
U.S. Route 21 A female U.S. Highway shield who loves to stay up late all night long.
U.S. Route 30 A male U.S. Highway shield who loves nightlife parties.
U.S. Route 31 A male U.S. Highway shield who has autism spectrum disorder.
U.S. Route 40 A female U.S. Highway shield who loves to do makeup art.
U.S. Route 41 A female U.S. Highway shield who is very rich and wealthy and can afford anything.
U.S. Route 50 A male U.S. Highway shield who is always thinking about himself and nobody else.
U.S. Route 51 A male U.S. Highway shield who loves junk food items, hates vegetables, and does not eat healthy that much.
U.S. Route 60 A female U.S. Highway shield who loves babysitting and children.
U.S. Route 61 A female U.S. Highway shield who loves petsitting and animals.
U.S. Route 70 A male U.S. Highway shield who has various hard times pronouncing words correctly and is always stuttering, making it hard for everyone to understand him.
U.S. Route 71 A male U.S. Highway shield who is fair and balance and likes equality.
U.S. Route 80 A male U.S. Highway shield who is very cocky and energetic.
U.S. Route 81 A male U.S. Highway shield who loves road signs and like I-101, is great at reading maps and directions.
U.S. Route 90 A female U.S. Highway shield who is a singer, songwriter, and a local television actress and personality.
U.S. Route 91 A female U.S. Highway shield who is a teenage beauty pageant and is sometimes very mean and self-controlled.
U.S. Route 100 A male U.S. Highway shield who is the leader of the Main U.S. Highway signs.
U.S. Route 101 A female U.S. Highway shield who is a professional chef and loves cooking.
There are many other characters of Intertropolis & Routeville that most aren't seen all the time.
Interstate 22 A female Interstate Highway shield who works at a McJordan's restaurant in Intertropolis.
Interstate 28 A male Interstate Highway shield who is a real estate agent in Intertropolis.
Officer Interstate 38 A male Interstate Highway shield who is one of the police officers from the Highway City Police Department of Intertropolis.
Interstate 53 A male Interstate Highway shield who is a minor friend of I-48 and US 86 at the Highway City Fair.
Interstate 89 A male Interstate Highway shield who is the leader and head member of a musical band the New England Interstates (NEI). He is the only male member of the NEI and he plays with Interstate 91 (I-91) and Interstate 93 (I-93), who are females. I-89's instrument is his guitar and his voice.
Interstate 91 A female Interstate Highway shield who is one of the three members of a musical band the New England Interstates (NEI), with Interstate 89 (I-89) and Interstate 93 (I-93). I-91's instrument is her piano and her voice.
Interstate 93 A female Interstate Highway shield who is one of the three members of a musical band the New England Interstates (NEI), with Interstate 89 (I-89) and Interstate 91 (I-91). I-93's instrument is her drums, her cymbals, and her voice.
Interstate 123 A female Interstate Highway shield who is an manager of the New England Interstates.
Interstate 495 the Majesty A female Interstate Highway shield who is the First Lady of the United States.
U.S. Route 28 A male U.S. Highway shield who attends Roadington Elementary School and who US 47 has a crush on.
U.S. Route 77 A male U.S. Highway shield who is the weatherman on KHWY News.
U.S. Route 78 A male U.S. Highway shield who works at a Burger Queen restaurant in Routeville.
District of Columbia Route 295 A male State Route shield who is the President of the United States.


For a battery charging project, i am using an ARDUINO UNO which is driving a buck converter to provide the battery with the charging current. I am using external ADCs to measure the battery's charging voltage and current. The test setup is working fine, but right now i am just measuring the voltage and current at random time instants. However to measure it correctly, battery voltage reading should be done at an instant when the controller's PWM output is LOW (OFF duty cycle), and battery current reading should be done when PWM output is HIGH (ON duty cycle). So i was thinking how i can do that, since i am using analogueWrite() function to give PWM output, i thought if i could access analogueWrite() fucntion, may be i could there insert the function of read_ADC_Voltage() during the LOW time, and read_ADC_Current() during the HIGH time.
Is my approach right ? If yes then can please anyone tell me how can i access and use this analogueWrite() function ? And if someone has any other idea to do the readings correctly, please suggest. I shall be grateful.
Add a pin-change-interrupt (PCI) handler (See eg PinChangeInt at arduino.cc); clear the flag and enable the interrupt whenever you want to take readings, and disable that PCI after you have the reading. As noted in the link, PCIs are available on all signal pins (possibly not on A6 and A7 on the 328), so are available on any of the PWM pins.
But it is not working the way i think it should. It keeps on displaying "fall" every time, whereas according to me it should display "RISE" and "fall" alternatively, right ? However if i remove the "PCintPort::attachInterrupt(pw,fall,FALLING); " line, it starts to display "RISE" as it is supposed to.
Since its my first time programming with Arduino, and i am just a beginning level programmer, i might be making some stupid mistake here. So can you point it out please ?
No, in my opinion changing functions in the Arduino Core is not a good approach. You would have to change it back for any other project you are going to do and secondly, if you insert a function in the part where analogWrite is low it will result in a change in the duty cycle. Which may not be a big problem, but just don't.
My advice would be to use a timer to run a callback function every x seconds. Then in that function temporarily set the PWM to 0 and read your values. This is indeed not the most efficient approach, but we're talking about microseconds here... This approach is completely intterupt driven so you could run other things while it is running it's PWM and checking the voltage periodically.
It sounds as if you have gotten pretty far by yourself, so I'm not going to write you example code. You can a tutorial on how to use a timer to periodically call a function here.
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There's something weird going on in America, where the FBI seem to have turned rogue, and are now working exclusively for America's leftists.
This sort of political collusion some would say is a sign that corruption is now the norm in America, especially when the FBI themselves probably tipped off CNN beforehand, as a reporter mysteriously materialised one hour before the raid, and covered the whole arrest.
Roger Stone, a very amiable chap, was then forcibly taken away from his home by masked FBI thugs armed to the teeth in the early hours of the morning. They don't even roll out this sort of circus for high end terrorists so why Roger Stone?
"It's because he advised Trump, or something like that during his election. The Democrats increasingly can't get over the fact that Trump was elected in a just honourable manner and are now acting in the most psychotic fashion imaginable. This Mueller fiasco is the main reason, but it is certainly just about Trump. The governmental agencies you see are still under the control of Obama, and it ain't going to stop until Trump announces a state of emergency," one pundit revealed, Friday.
It's not only poor old Roger Stone being dragged across the coals, but innocent Catholic school children (The Covington Boys) wearing MAGA hats, accosted by Red Indians claiming to serve in Vietnam, and the fake news gears of CNN, MSNBC, Buzzfeed, and New York Times, working to create a white racist scene out of something that was totally different in reality. The American leftwing press has been caught with their trousers down by creating a fake news scene out of nothing causing death threats to be sent to school children. It's ok though because if a socialist wishes a child dies horribly, this is admissible as socialists are given a free card to make death threats to kids with impunity in America.
The current climate in the United States is one where the mainstream lefty media do not have any journalistic ethics or impartiality anymore, and an all out war is raging between socialist leaning Democratic funded media companies, against everyone else. Who will win this war is anyone's guess, but it seems the left wing have the most power in all media worldwide, and the others are lagging behind, with little or no power.
There is certainly a build up process going on right now for civil war to occur in America, and when it does kick off, satellites orbiting the earth will be able to pick out the gun flashes.
What happened to the FBI? What happened to CNN? Someone, somewhere has to ask these questions.
Here's to a corrupt, polarised America on the brink of civil war…nothing's changed then.


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By Benjamin Oreskes , Shelby Grad
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It is Saturday, March 30. Here's what you don't want to miss this weekend:
In California, more than half of tenants struggle with unaffordable rent. Tens of thousands bed down on the streets at night. Vouchers are one of the federal government's most powerful weapons to fight both problems, but low-income households can wait more than 10 years just to get one — and, increasingly, they can't find a landlord willing to take it. Experts say landlords have a variety of reasons for resisting, including concerns over red tape. But the largest one is simple economics: Property owners increasingly can charge more than the government is willing to pay. Los Angeles Times
Racing returns to Santa Anita
Santa Anita opened its doors for the first time since March 5, after 22 horses died in a little more than two months of its winter/spring meet, a 214% increase from the same span the year before. "For now, there is relief," writes columnist Bill Plaschke. "In eight races, there were no fatalities, which brought a giant collective sigh. But everyone agrees that the healing of what's arguably Southern California's most picturesque sporting venue is just beginning." Los Angeles Times
Plus: A Q&A with Belinda Stronach, chief executive of Santa Anita owners the Stronach Group, on the return to racing: "All eyes are going to be on us." Los Angeles Times
Another revelation: The second man to die in the West Hollywood home of Democratic donor and activist Ed Buck was unresponsive for at least 15 minutes before anyone called 911, according to the man's autopsy report. Los Angeles Times
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Flower power: Joshua Tree shows off its piece of the super bloom, eclipsing its winter woes. Los Angeles Times
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GOLA: CELEBRATING 110 YEARS OF RICH SNEAKER HERITAGE
110 years is a long time by anyone's standards, but for a sneaker brand's existence, it's virtually unheard of. That is of course with the exception of U.K. label Gola, producer of athletics-inspired, fashionista-approved footwear and bags. Through a commitment to quality, dedication to its storied history and a keen understanding of where it fits in the marketplace, Gola has been able not only to withstand the test of time, but also to grow consistently while remaining true to its treasured heritage.
May 22nd of this year marks the big 110th, and to celebrate, Gola will be hosting a pop-up at world-renowned luxury retailer Fred Segal's Santa Monica location. The sneakers can already be found at high-end shopping destinations like Nordstrom, but the Segal collaboration marks yet another step for the brand's ever-growing popularity.
In a recent chat with Gola CEO Tony Evans, I brought up the unique niche that his brand occupies. I expressed to him that when I see someone rocking a pair of his trainers, I know that they're into fashion, but that they didn't empty their bank account on the purchase; it's a strange but awesome dynamic. The label isn't nearly as ubiquitous as some of the top sneaker brands in the U.S., but that's allowed it to retain a boutique appeal crucial to attracting those who appreciate exclusivity.
With the way things are going, these slick sneakers are set to make waves in the industry for yet another 110 years. Check out some Gola history and upcoming special editions above, and read Twelv's exclusive interview with the brand's CEO, Tony Evans, below.
Jason Greenspan: Gola's 110th anniversary is coming up on May 22nd. What do you think has led to the brand's enduring success?
Tony Evans: I think that we're very privileged that the brand has a long heritage and back catalogue that we can call upon. We're always looking at the iconic styles that we've developed over the years for footwear and bags, and making sure that they're updated and relevant in today's market. But I suppose it's really the heritage that a lot of brands these days don't have, especially going that far back.
JG: What are Gola's best-sellers in the American market right now?
TE: Probably the number one seller over the years has been the Harrier. And we've done it in so many different materials and colorways. I mean, we've done literally hundreds of colorways and we continue to bring back relevant versions of that shoe. Wherever we go around the world the name Harrier seems to be synonymous with Gola. And Comet is particularly popular as well.
JG: The Hibiscus collection is vibrant, evocative, and just all around awesome. Where did the idea for the retro floral pattern come from? What was the inspiration?
TE: It's really sort of an L.A. look combined with our classic silhouette. We saw this hibiscus print and thought that it would be very strong for the season. We started working on it about 15 months ago, and the response has been phenomenal so far. But once again, it's about taking classic styles and combining them with up-to-date looks.
JG: The brand isn't as ubiquitous as some other sneaker brands in the U.S., but that gives it a boutique, in-the-know vibe. Is that something that you'd like to preserve? Or would you like to have a larger presence in the market?
TE: Specifically in the U.S., we're built on the platform of boutique appeal. Obviously we'd like to increase sales, but that will only work hand-in-hand with the right distribution. There are a number of cool retailers that we'd like to work with out there that we have dialogue with, but rather than going to the wrong distribution channel and turning certain people off, we'd rather stay true to our values.
JG: And even with its boutique vibe, the price point has remained appealing. Is that difficult to maintain?
TE: With anything in this space, it's a combination of having a cool product, the right distribution and the right price point. If we had two of the three, it wouldn't work. We work very hard talking to our colleagues in the U.S. to develop an appropriate price and I think we're seeing great results. We haven't got aspirations of grandeur in this area.
JG: So to celebrate the 110th, Gola will be setting up a pop-up shop at Fred Segal in Santa Monica. What can we expect? Any special surprises?
TE: Within our museum archives over here, we've got a number of pieces that go back many years. We're looking into displaying some of these historical products to give people insight into the brand's heritage.It's cool because you forget how heavy some of these old items are. Everything nowadays is light, and you wonder how people put some of these older shoes on their feet (laughs).
JG: Fred Segal is synonymous with careful curation and luxury. A collaboration with the retailer is in and of itself a testament to Gola's status. How big is this for the company?
TE: It's a very big deal. We're honored to be invited into their Santa Monica store. There's definitely a global elite of fashion retailers, and I'd certainly consider Fred Segal to be part of that group.
JG: Will there be any wild parties in celebration of the anniversary over at Gola headquarters?
TE: (Laughs) We actually had a huge party for the 100th. I mean, we could have a party every five years, but the hundredth was a really big to do. We had people like the Spice Girls and the guys from Oasis; it was great. Other than that though, there aren't going to be any wild parties unfortunately. But I think that when you're involved with a brand with this kind of heritage, you feel lucky to be the custodian that keeps watch for the period of your involvement, and that's really important.
INTERVIEWED & WRITTEN BY: JASON GREENSPAN
PHOTO CREDIT: GOLA
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FASHION STORY "LIFE IS EASY WITH TREES AROUND"
FASHION STORY "LIFE IS EASY WITH TREES AROUND" is now available!
Alexander McQueen Pre-AUTUMN/ WINTER 2021 Collection
Here we welcome Alexander McQueens AW 2021: a serene focus on silhouettes.
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SAINT LAURENT WINTER 2021 COLLECTION
Saint Laurent Winter 2021, Where the Silver Wind Blows, may have been inspired by Ray Bradbury's allegoric tale, The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind. The theme of The Golden Kite, The...
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KEMIO INTERVIEW/ FASHION STORY
KEMIO Interview / Fashion Story is now available!
Alexander McQueen Short Story
Alexander McQueen Women's family of bags welcomed a new member, the collection now has a Small Story, Short Story, and Tall Story. This year's SS21 welcomed the Short Story bag, inspired by its...
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FASHION STORY "GIRL NEXT DOOR" BY CHAMA
FASHION STORY "GIRL NEXT DOOR" by CHAMA is now available!
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DIOR FALL 2021 COLLECTION
Dior's Fall 2021 Collection, designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, summoned joie de vivre, or the exuberant delight of life.
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Saint Laurent Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello wanted to "focus on the essence of things", and he delivered. The Summer 2021 Saint Laurent Collection takes place in the desert.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pre-Spring 2021 Collection
Alexander McQueen Pre-Spring 2021 collection was embraced by enthusiasts as certain parts of the world brace themselves for a bitter winter. McQueen's Pre-Spring 2021 launched in the beginning...
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Nature lives here … and we invite you to visit!
It was after dark and a very light rain was falling. My dog and I were strolling about taking our usual evening walk when I noticed a movement at the side of the trail. I cast the light from my flashlight to the spot and thought I saw a scorpion. What I clearly saw, when it stopped, was a Texas banded gecko. It was so exquisite I could hardly believe my eyes; I stood entranced. I knelt down close to it and held the flashlight at close range in order to fully enjoy its delicate beauty.
Geckos are tiny reptiles and there are seven species in Texas. Of those, the most attractive is the Texas banded gecko. Of no more than about four inches in length, nearly half the length being tail, they are the smallest of the geckos.
While nocturnal and therefore infrequently seen, they're fairly common in southern and eastern Texas, into extreme southeastern New Mexico and throughout northeastern Mexico.
I've learned why I first thought I saw a scorpion; the Texas banded gecko holds its tail up over its body when startled, just as a scorpion does. Perhaps for that reason some people erroneously believe that the geckos are venomous. They are in fact, entirely harmless.
The neck, body and slightly pudgy tail on young adults have alternating bands of yellow or cream and brownish-flesh or pink that sometimes may be divided by a black line. As they age, all of their bands will have dots or a filigree of black. The head may look brownish-gray and have some decorative yellow curlicues; the eyes have white rimmed eyelids and pupils that are dark vertical slits.
What fascinated me as much as anything about this exquisite gem were its tiny, delicate legs and feet. They were pinkish-flesh and the toes were incredibly thin, like tiny pink hairs but with barely discernible knuckles and nails. I pondered about how tiny its insect and spider prey must be for these appendages to suffice in any struggle. Unlike other geckos, the toes have no pads for climbing smooth surfaces.
When threatened, male geckos may utter barely audible squeaks. As a means of escape, the tail brakes off easily but is soon regenerated, although the pattern of bands on the new tail may differ markedly from the original.
As with other reptiles, it periodically sheds its skin. It eats the shed skin which, while seeming a bit gross, is a means for conserving nutrients otherwise lost.
I shall always remember my brief encounter with this exquisite creature. It was a transcendent moment for me and I'm thankful for the opportunity to observe the richly diverse wildlife of our thorny brush country.
From the intersection of Hwy 83 and San Antonio St. in downtown Rio Grande City, turn north onto San Antonio St. and travel north for .8 mile to Eisenhower St. You will see an electric power substation. Turn left (west) onto Eisenhower St. and then make an immediate right (north) onto Old Charco Blanco Rd. (sometimes called Dump Rd.) Travel 5.9 miles until the road forks. (The fork occurs at a ranch gate with red brick pillars and "2N" on the gate.) Stay to your left. Travel about a mile to a "T". Turn left and the gate is ahead. The gate has six stone pillars and a small sign to the left that says "Rancho Lomitas". The physical address is 621 W. La Sagunada Rd, Rio Grande City, TX. You can use GPS to assist you, but use it in conjunction with the above directions as map applications often instruct users to turn onto ranch roads that are closed to the public.
621 W La Sagunada Rd.
© 2019, Rancho Lomitas Native Plant Nursery. All Rights Reserved.


To get a general idea and understand the benefits of the LeadSquared to Salesforce integration, see LeadSquared to Salesforce Integration – Overview.
This article deals with the first step. Follow the instructions listed here for a smooth integration experience.
You must have LeadSquared and Salesforce accounts.
You must be an administrator user on both accounts.
From the live chat widget in your LeadSquared account.
By sending an email to support@leadsquared.com.
For more information on these 3 options, see Install a Salesforce Package.
Click Install after choosing the Install for All Users option. The Approve Third Party Access pop-up will appear. Click the checkbox to grant access to third-party websites, then click Continue.
You'll be directed to the Installed Packages page of your Salesforce account once the installation is complete.
Now that the connector is installed, you have to authenticate your LeadSquared account in Salesforce.
Note: Please use the 'Salesforce Classic' view and not the 'Lightning Experience' in your Salesforce account.
From the LeadSquared Connector configuration page, copy the page URL up till '.com'.
In the Salesforce quick find box, search for Remote Site Settings, then click New Remote Site.
Name the new remote site LSQConnectorURL and paste the LeadSquared connector page URL in the Remote Site URL field. Add a description (optional) and make sure the Active checkbox is ticked.
You're now ready to authenticate your LeadSquared account and move on the next step of the integration.
Click the Authentication tab in the left pane.
Enter your LeadSquared access key and secret key in the API Access Key and API Secret Key fields respectively. For more information on API keys and how to find them, see How do I obtain API Access Keys in LeadSquared?
After successful authentication, you'll see two new tabs appear on the left panel – Mapping and Configuration.
Salesforce to LeadSquared Integration – Configuration and Mapping.


This activity will delight and excite your toddler, and it's well worth the mess!
This activity will delight and excite your toddler and is well worth the mess. Open the box filled with papers and set it down, taking your cues from your toddler as you play together with it.
Show your toddler how to rip paper.
Crinkle the papers into balls to toss about the room.
Spread the papers out and walk across the pieces carefully.
Tear a hole and place a paper on your head for a floppy hat.
Use a hole to play peekaboo together.


68 Skylark GS Floorshift Speedometer w/ Working Clock and Speed Alert option.
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'Traffickers Always Looking for New Shores Where to Send Newcomers' - Expert
The UK is funding drone surveillance off the coast of France in a bid to deter migrants from attempting to cross the English Channel. This is what the French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner revealed on Friday.
Radio Sputnik has discussed the development with Paolo Salom, political observer with Corriere della Sera.
Sputnik: The UK is committed to pay for surveillance drones to fight against irregular sea departures and is also sending naval vessels for this very purpose. How effective could this uptick in security prove to be in deterring illegal newcomers?
CC BY 2.0 / Marcus Meissner / Dover ferry port
France Unveils Plan for Deterring Undocumented Migrants in English Channel
Paolo Salom: The British are not so keen on talking about the use of these drones because of what happened in Manchester a few weeks ago. But I'm sure this might be effective because if you can view small parts of territory with drones you can very easily detect people who are trying to cross this little stretch of water which is the Channel, the English Channel. The problem is different I think. The problem is what's happening. Why now? And what can they do to stop this surge in illegal immigration? I think the answers are not so easy to find.
Sputnik: Well, I think you're actually asking the most pertinent question, why has there been an increase now? I think 500 individuals have tried to access the UK via the English Channel. Perhaps you could just elaborate a little bit, do you think it's an influx of more people traffickers or do you think there's an uptake in this and these individual groups and people wanting to utilize the potential of these illegal immigrants getting to the UK to increase their income, it's very profitable this, isn't it?
Paolo Salom: Of course. Well, first let's talk about numbers. If you compare British numbers to what we Italians had to face in the last five years you can easily understand that the number is not so great. Five-hundred people, more or less, from November, is not a huge amount of people but, of course, this is only the beginning. Maybe the future will be different. And why? Why so? First of all, I think that what's happening in the Mediterranean has changed the pattern because of the stricter controls that are effective now in the southern part of Italy and places facing the North African coast.
READ MORE: France Takes 16 Migrants From Boat Attempting to Cross English Channel — Reports
© AP Photo / Laura Leon
UK Deploys Royal Navy to English Channel to Curb Wave of Illegal Migration
There the crossing of this bigger stretch of sea is quite difficult. It's not easy. It's not so easy to do if they're on the other side of the sea; there are countries ready to expel everyone, and that's what's happening now. So the traffickers, and here we come to the part of why Great Britain; they are always looking for new shores where to send the people they are paid by to do this job and, of course, now you find that Great Britain, which in the few days will face probably the Brexit, well that's a soft point in their point of view in the sense that countries that cooperate in the Schengen system share all the data about people who go in.
Great Britain is not part of Schengen, but it had single treaties that allowed it to share this information too, but what will happen afterwards this we cannot know for sure. Now they're saying they're cooperating with France but will it be the same after the Brexit, soft Brexit or hard Brexit we still don't know. So probably the traffickers are taking advantage of this unusual situation.
Sputnik: What is it in particular that they are trying to achieve in terms of migration to the United Kingdom? Is it the fact that the UK has such a generous social security system to illegal immigrants or is there other elements to it?
© AFP 2019 / ARIS MESSINIS
UK Border Force Deploys 2 Large Ships to English Channel Over Migrant Crisis
Paolo Salom: From what I know, the majority of these immigrants, the ones we're speaking about are from Iran. So are they political migrants or economic migrants? I think the second might be the case. I think most of them are just economic migrants; people who are looking for a better way of life, for better wages, for better work and possibly they're also well educated, and another reason maybe they already know English as a second language.
READ MORE: UK Ex-Immigration Chief Calls for Action on Migrants Crossing English Channel
In this situation and knowing that other countries are in a different mood towards foreign migrants maybe Great Britain just seems to them the best place where to go. And considering also that Great Britain will no longer be with Europe and in the future maybe the relationship with the United States will be stricter well, maybe Great Britain is just a stop on a far longer journey across the Atlantic.
The views expressed in this article are solely those of Paolo Salom and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Sputnik.
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Russia, China, UK, US, France Refuse to Sign Nuclear Ban Treaty
human traffickers, drones, English Channel, United Kingdom, France


I am sharing funeral cards on Friday, following a Facebook meme which you an see here. This folder is from the services for Edith Elaine (Watson) Fellows, wife of Loren. Edith was born 8 December 1923, and married Loren W. Fellows on 23 August 1942. They were the parents of twelve children.


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Q: .NET6 Isolated Azure Function Unit and Integration Test causes gRPC exception I have an isolated Azure Function that makes couple of HTTP POST calls. I am trying to write an integration test for them. But the test setup fails with a gRPC error.
Here is the Program.cs that configures the HttpClient with services.AddHttpClient();
public class Program
{

    public static void Main()
    {
        var host = new HostBuilder()
            .ConfigureFunctionsWorkerDefaults()
            .ConfigureServices(services =>
            {
                services.AddHttpClient();
            }).Build();

        host.Run();
    }
}

The sample function looks like this:
public class AzFunctionEndpoint
{
    public AzFunctionEndpoint(IHttpClientFactory httpClientFactory, IConfiguration configuration, ILoggerFactory loggerFactory)
    {
        logger = loggerFactory.CreateLogger<ResolveEndpoint>();
        this.httpClientFactory = httpClientFactory;
        this.configuration = configuration;
    }

    [Function("azfunction")]
    public async Task<HttpResponseData> Run([HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post", Route = "azs/azfunction")] HttpRequestData req)
    {

        // Couple of other HTTP calls using httpClientFactory

        // return
        var res = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        return res;

    }

    private readonly IConfiguration configuration;
    private readonly IHttpClientFactory httpClientFactory;
    private readonly ILogger logger;
}

The Function runs correctly on local machine and when deployed to Azure.
Now I try and create an integration test with
public class AzFunctionEndpointIntegrationTests
{
    public AzFunctionEndpointIntegrationTests()
    {
        factory = new WebApplicationFactory<Program>();
        var clientFactory = factory.Services.GetService<IHttpClientFactory>();

        // THIS LINE CAUSES gRPC host error
        client = clientFactory.CreateClient();
    }

    [Fact]
    public async Task AzFunction_Should_BeOK()
    {
        // POST to the azure function
        HttpRequestMessage request = new HttpRequestMessage(new HttpMethod(HttpMethods.Post), "api/azs/azfunction");

        var response = await client.SendAsync(request);

        response.StatusCode.Should().Be(System.Net.HttpStatusCode.OK);
    }

    private HttpClient client;
    private WebApplicationFactory<Program> factory;
}

The test code that tries to create HttpClient to invoke my function causes this exception
client = clientFactory.CreateClient();

System.InvalidOperationException : The gRPC channel URI 'http://:51828' could not be parsed.
I don't quite understand what is this error ! Any help on writing integration tests for Azure Functions is appreciated.

A:
System.InvalidOperationException : The gRPC channel URI
'http://:51828' could not be parsed.
I don't quite understand what is this error ! Any help on writing
integration tests for Azure Functions is appreciated.

Below are the few workaround may help to fix the above issue.

*

*Based on this GitHub issue the root cause we have observed that, May be due to the usage of incorrect run/debug configuration the IDE you are using.

Please make sure that you are using the same as suggested on the given gitHub link to run the application.
To write an Integration test you can refer this Example for your function app.
Example of sample code:-
test.cs
[TestClass]
public class DefaultHttpTriggerTests
{
    private HttpClient _http;

    [TestInitialize]
    public void Initialize()
    {
        this._http = new HttpClient();
    }

    [TestCleanup]
    public void Cleanup()
    {
        this._http.Dispose();
    }

    [TestMethod]
    public async Task Given_OpenApiUrl_When_Endpoint_Invoked_Then_It_Should_Return_Title()
    {
        // Arrange
        var requestUri = "http://localhost:7071/api/openapi/v3.json";

        // Act
        var response = await this._http.GetStringAsync(requestUri).ConfigureAwait(false);
        var doc = JsonConvert.DeserializeObject<OpenApiDocument>(response);

        // Assert
        doc.Should().NotBeNull();
        doc.Info.Title.Should().Be("OpenAPI Document on Azure Functions");
        doc.Components.Schemas.Should().ContainKey("greeting");

        var schema = doc.Components.Schemas["greeting"];
        schema.Type.Should().Be("object");
        schema.Properties.Should().ContainKey("message");

        var property = schema.Properties["message"];
        property.Type.Should().Be("string");
    }
}

For more information please refer the below links:-
SO THREAD:- System.InvaliOperationException: The gRPC channel URI 'http://0' could not be parsed .
MICROSOFT DOCUMENTATION:- Guide for running C# Azure Functions in an isolated process

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We are so excited to celebrate the life of Ruby Louise, Michelle's baby that she will be bringing into the world in just a few days. A few of Michelle's friends gathered together to pamper her and help her get ready to welcome her baby into their family.
We had tons of yummy (and almost all GF) food. It was amazing! The spread of food was so good it brought tears to my dear friends eyes. I actually finished off all the rest of the Caramel Toffe Apple Dip on the way home.
Alexandra found some darling Ruby shoes for Baby Ruby. Kelly put together this cute diaper cake for Michelle.
Amazing food! Just for the girls.
We soaked our feet and relaxed for awhile, while enjoying our treats. Kelly thought it was too relaxing so she started washing her socks. :o) You make us laugh, friend!!
Madeline was such a good helper. She took all the tissue paper out of the bags so Michelle didn't have to work too hard. It was too cute!
Such a beautiful dress for Ruby!
We so enjoyed celebrating her babies life!


Blogger's Note: Ripple the Twine author Jenn Flynn-Shon shares insight into her writing process in today's guest blog. Be sure to read my review of the book here. Visitors who leave a comment on this post, or yesterday's review, will be entered to win a copy of the book.
Every time someone asks me about my daily writing process I can't help but think of the song "Mister Brownstone" by Guns 'n Roses. The song opens with a description of the start of the singer's day: "I get up around seven, get outta bed around nine. And I don't worry about nothin', no, because worryin's a waste of my time." Every day for me has a loose schedule but, much like Axl Rose, I don't fret if I have to shift gears. I generally let the character's voice do the talking.
I do get up about seven o'clock in the morning every day, and weekends aren't excluded. Generally I do some kind of work all but (at most) ten days a year. My first stop is the coffee maker, then I get my veggie juice, then I stumble all bleary eyed into my office. I check my email, read the articles and blogs I'm subscribed to, network on social media for a bit and then around, yup you guessed it, nine, I start getting my day's writing work organized.
Promoting my first novel, Ripple the Twine has involved a lot of blogging – writing guest posts, interviews, posting my own blogs – and that's always my first item of the day. When I'm fully caffeinated and fresh is when I'm at my most witty. And I tend to enjoy injecting a bit of upbeat humor into most of my blogs. When that's done I immediately leave my office. I can only sit in the same chair for just so long before my cheeks start to get bored. Change of scenery is crucial to my process.
My characters had me turning on the television while I wrote. Most authors have a routine. Some authors are all about music, some need complete silence and others find themselves drawn to the outside world while developing fiction. While writing my Tomboy-meets-Townie love story the thing I needed was to watch crime dramas. Every single episode of CSI (both the Vegas and NYC versions, not so much Miami but it would do in a pinch), Law and Order (CI was the best but SVU came in a close second), Criminal Minds, Bones, even House were on constant rotation. Which some might say is odd considering I write Chick-Lit.
But since it was my first novel I felt I should just go with it because it seemed to be working; I was writing every day. There was something drawing me to watch those shows that helped me flesh out a lot of twists and plot devices that perhaps I wouldn't have noticed otherwise. Guess you could say I was solving the mystery of writing my first full-length novel.
Now that I'm working on my second manuscript I'm finding the need for television again while I write but the content is just a bit different. This time the character and story seem to be most easily developed while I've got the Lifetime Movie Network blaring in the background. Cheezy? There are some who would say yes, but I'm just doing the same thing I did with Ripple the Twine – listening to my character's request and just going with it. And that is the most important piece of advice I can give to someone just starting out as a writer - just go with it.
Your characters might need thrash metal playing in the background, they might need you to write outdoors, they might need you to have a glass of wine in your hand and will only show up at two in the morning. Do what works to make them come to life; chuck convention out the window in order to weave your creative thread.
Because a writer's life is anything but conventional to begin with – we study people, places and things for their quirks and then write it all down for the world to read – so why try to break that mold? Unless what your character needs is mold breaking. In that case, yup you guess it, just go with it.
Bottom line, I wrote about an upbeat Tomboy who falls in love in Ripple the Twine, but I did it while horrific fictional circumstances looped endlessly in the background. I didn't fight it because that's what I needed to make that story work. Nothing matters more than harnessing the inspiration for bringing your story, article, blog post, writing, to life.
It's all how you as the writer spin the inspiration to work to your advantage in crafting the finished piece. And practice makes perfect. As Axl Rose says "I just keep tryin' to get a little better, said a little better than before." It's about always listening to your inspiration. It's about putting the inspiration right onto the page every day. It's about just going with it and letting the characters dictate what they need to come alive.
Jenn Flynn-Shon is an author, born and raised in the Boston-area but currently living and working in Phoenix. She quite happily lives, child-free, with her husband in the Valley of the Sun. She is an avid recycler, upcycler, and refuser of superfluous things. Love of sports is a cultural experience, an almost mandated way of life for most Bostonians, and Jenn is no exception to that rule. Jenn loves to travel, read, spend time with family and friends, and blog. Ripple the Twine is her first fiction novel.
Thanks so much! Good luck to anyone entering the giveaway!
How intriguing - crime to write chick-lit and women's drama to write a more suspenseful book - who'd a thunk that would work.
Thanks for cluing us in on your character inspirations!
It's a wonder how the mind works to get those writing juices flowing. Gotta do what ya gotta do! and it worked well the first time around so I'm guessing it'll work well again! Can't wait for the 2nd book.


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Boulevard Brewing Breaks Ground on Expansion
CRB participated in Boulevard Brewing Company's groundbreaking ceremony for its $12 million expansion project today in Kansas City, Missouri.
CRB Designs LEED® Gold Facility for Mars Chocolate North America
CRB proudly announces the Mars Chocolate North America manufacturing facility in Topeka, Kansas has earned LEED® Gold Certification. Beginning in 2010, CRB worked side-by-side with Mars Chocolate North America to ensure successful completion of preliminary and detailed architectural and engineering design for the $270MM, roughly 500,000 square foot facility.
CRB Welcomes Leon Worrell as SE Quality Manager
Leon Worrell joins the CRB Raleigh office as the Quality Manager for the Southeast Region. As a former Construction Quality Director and Construction Manager for CRB Builders, Leon has extensive experience developing project-specific quality plans.
Ashley Frosell Joins CRB!
CRB is excited to welcome Ashley Frosell to the Midwest Region as the Core Team Leader for the new Dallas office. Ashley's focus will be to grow and develop CRB's presence in Texas.
CRB Presents at Pack Expo
"Improving Packaging Line Efficiency with Simulation." In this presentation, Phil Lyman & Dave Burgos will show an example process model which represents two packaging lines. The assumptions, input data and a typical model configuration process will be described. Example results will be presented from a recently completed simulation study.
Debora Hankinson Joins CRB!
CRB is excited to welcome Debora Hankinson as Director of Strategic Facility Planning based in the Kansas City office. Debora's major focus will be to provide clients with additional knowledge and tools they need to better manage their facility assets and integrate facility strategies with their internal business planning efforts.
Core & Shell Architecture: Why Your Building is Your Brand
When it comes to design, it can be easy to forget that architecture is about more than how your building looks – it's also about how your building feels…the sentiment it creates among the people who live around and work within the building. And for that reason, the architectural design of your building should be about more than the materials and the layout – it should be about your brand.
Lindsay Kenney Elected President of ISPE Rocky Mountain
Newly elected ISPE Rocky Mountain President Lindsay Kenney announces new Board of Directors for the region. The new board is now working to continue providing the Chapter with educational events, information and fun networking opportunities.
Mark Paskanik Reveals the "Back to the Future" Approach to Lab Planning in Lab Design News
CRB's Mark Paskanik, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C is featured in this month's Laboratory Design News. The article entitled, "A Retrospective Look Forward at Lab Planning" looks at when designing laboratories today, CRB draws upon the successes of the past.
CRB Taking an Active Role in the ISPE OSD Baseline Guide Volume 3 Rewrite
CRB's reputation as a thought leader and valued contributor to pharmaceutical industry advancement is being demonstrated once again via our participation in the ISPE OSD Baseline Guide Volume 3 rewrite, which is currently being finalized and is under industry review.
CRB Ranks #10 in Pharmaceuticals on ENR's Top 400 Contractors List
The Engineering News-Record released its top 400 Contractors List and CRB ranks #10 in Pharmaceuticals and #39 in Industrial Process. Every year, ENR conducts a survey of large general contractors, engineers and architects from around the world.
NetApp and CRB Present at Critical Facilities Summit
Project Spotlight: NetApp's Highly Sustainable Global Dynamic Lab No. 2. Tuesday, September 30, 2014. 8:00-9:00 a.m. Room 207A Charlotte Convention Center. Presented by Mark Skiff, PE, CEM, CFM, NetApp, Director of IT Data Center Solutions and Brad Watford, PE, CRB, Senior Electrical Engineer.
Lisa Dorn to Speak at ISPE LA Aseptic Processing Event
Lisa Dorn will be speaking about trends in aseptic processing at the Greater Los Angeles Chapter's Aseptic Processing for Today and Tomorrow event. September 9, 2014 from noon to 6:30 pmDPR in Newport Beach 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 100Newport Beach, CA 92660
CRB Presents at 2014 I2SL Conference
Please join CRB at the 2014 I2SL Conference September 22-24 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. Information on presentations by CRB'ers Alicia Maurer, Don Holden, Kevin Chriswell, Chris Ertl and Mark Paskanik are available at the links provided below.
CRB Reaches Safety Milestone!
CRB is proud to announce that the company this past month reached 5 MILLION safe hours! The safety milestone was determined by using DART (days away, restricted or transferred), which is a mathematical calculation using the man-hours worked to describe the number of recordable incidents per 100 employees that resulted in lost or restricted days, each year.
BioProcess Design Trailblazer Greg Hoyt Joins CRB & Further Expands Biotech Bench Strength
CRB is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Hoyt to our team as Process Specialist for the biopharm team in the PA office. With an impressive resume of innovative bioprocess design experience, Greg's capabilities will offer an excellent complement to such CRB biotech authorities as Allan Bream, Ken Jacobson and Kim Nelson.
ZweigWhite has announced the 2014 Hot Firm List, an exclusive ranking of the fastest growing firms in the A/E/P and environmental consulting industry. CRB ranked No. 26 in the Top 100 of all firms. This list represents a look at the firms in the architecture, engineering, planning and environmental industries that posted the highest percentage revenue growth and dollar revenue growth over a three-year period compared to the other entrants.
The Engineering News-Record released its top 500 Design Firms List in Pharmaceuticals and CRB ranks #3. The Top 500 Design Firms list, published annually in April, ranks the 500 largest U.S.-based designs firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue. CRB also ranks #12 in Industrial Process.
CRB Subject Matter Experts Driving Innovation at Autodesk University
CRB thought leaders are driving innovation in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). Each year, VDC professionals from around the world gather for Autodesk University, the world's largest computer-aided design conference.
CRB Opens Los Angeles Office
CRB has announced the opening of its Los Angeles, CA office to further support and develop its growing client base. CRB's decision to strengthen its Los Angeles presence stems from increasing involvement in the region and underscores a continued effort to be local to its clients.
Herbalife Featured in Wholesale & Distribution Magazine – Summer 2014 Edition
Check out the Herbalife article published in Wholesale & Distribution Magazine – Summer 2014 edition – to learn more about Herbalife's 'seed-to-feed' supply chain strategy and their plan to double their size by 2020. CRB is proud to have been apart of this publication!
Niranjan Kulkarni, PhD receives Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
CRB is pleased to announce that Niranjan Kulkarni,PhD, Operations Specialist in our Boston Office, is now a certified Master Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma).
CRB Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal "The List: Architectural Firms"
CRB was a new addition to the Philadelphia Business Journal last week, featured for the first time on "The List: Architectural Firms" at spot #24. The list is based on 2013 local billings for the office, which totaled over $2 Million last year.
Celgene Receives the ENR California Top Projects Award of Merit for Interior / Tenant Improvement
The Celgene Laboratory Tenant Improvement Project in San Diego, California recently received ENR California Top Projects Award of Merit for Interior/Tenant Improvement. By optimizing the collaborative benefits of design-build delivery, the project team completed this fast-track lab and office build-out ahead of schedule and under budget.
Niranjan Kulkarni, PhD to Present at the Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC)
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University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST)
Manchester Mechanics' Institute; Manchester Municipal School of Technology; Manchester College of Science and Technology
Latin: Scientia et Labore
Motto in English
By Knowledge and Work
1824–2004 (merged into newly formed University of Manchester in 2004)
Sackville Street Building (formerly UMIST Main Building) from Aytoun Street / Whitworth Street
The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) was a university based in the centre of the city of Manchester in England. It specialised in technical and scientific subjects and was a major centre for research. On 1 October 2004, it amalgamated with the Victoria University of Manchester (commonly called the University of Manchester) to form a new entity also called The University of Manchester.
UMIST gained its Royal Charter in 1956 and became a fully autonomous university in 1994. Previously its degrees were awarded by the Victoria University of Manchester. The UMIST motto was Scientia et Labore (By Knowledge and Work).
1 Mechanics' Institute (1824–1882)
2 The Tech (1883–1917)
3 Establishment as a university (1918–1994)
4 Student life
5 Achievements and evolution
6 The end of UMIST, 2004
7 Alumni groups
8 UMIST Campus
9.1 External links
Mechanics' Institute (1824–1882)[edit]
Manchester Mechanics' Institute, Cooper Street in 1825
The foundation of UMIST can be traced to 1824 during the Industrial Revolution when a group of Manchester businessmen and industrialists met in a public house, the Bridgewater Arms, to establish the Mechanics' Institute in Manchester, where artisans could learn basic science, particularly mechanics and chemistry.[1] Hundreds of such institutions were founded in towns and cities throughout the country and while many of the fine Victorian buildings built to house them remain, Manchester's alone survived as an independent institution serving some of its original educational aims throughout the 20th century.[2]
The meeting, convened by George William Wood on 7 April 1824,[1][2][3] was attended by prominent members of the science and engineering community, including:
John Dalton, who became known as the father of atomic theory and became the Vice-President of the Institute 1839–41[3][4]
Robert Hyde Greg, a cotton mill owner who was soon to be elected a member of parliament[2]
Peter Ewart, a millwright and engineer[3]
Richard Roberts a machine tools inventor.[1]
David Bellhouse, a builder[3]
William Henry, a pioneer in the scientific chemical industry, discovered Henry's Law of solubility of gas in water[3]
William Fairbairn, a Scottish engineer associated with water wheels and the Britannia tubular bridge but above all with a scientific approach to engineering. He was elected first Secretary of the Mechanics' Institute[1]
Sir Benjamin Heywood, a prosperous banker, acted as President of the Mechanics' Institute for the period 1824–1841;[1] his son, Oliver subsequently became President.[3]
A committee was elected to realise the planned institution, including Wood, Fairbairn, Heywood, Roberts and John Davies and the Institute opened in 1825 with Heywood as chairman.[1]
However, the Institute's intentions were paternal and no democratic control by its students was intended. In 1829, radical Rowland Detrosier led a breakaway group to form the New Mechanics' Institution in Poole Street, a move that had a serious effect on the recruitment and finances of the original institute. Subscriptions and memberships in 1830–31 were an all-time low and only the gradual opening of the board up to election by the members rectified the situation. Detrosier's break-away ultimately rejoined the Institute.[1]
By 1840, the Institute was established with 1,000 subscribers and a library of some 5,500 books. However, the increased popularity had been somewhat at the cost of science education, more and more lectures on non-scientific subjects were occupying its programmes.[1]
The Institute occupied a building on Cooper Street (near the present St Peter's Square) and later moved to its present site on David Street (later renamed Princess Street). This still stands and is a Grade II* listed building.
The Tech (1883–1917)[edit]
In 1883 secretary of the Institution John Henry Reynolds reorganised the Institution as a Technical School using the schemes and examinations of the City and Guilds of London Institute. A new building was begun in 1895 and opened by the Prime Minister Arthur Balfour in October 1902.[5] On the site previously had been cheap crowded inner-city housing occupied by Irish immigrants.[6]
This is the western end of the Sackville Street Building until 2005 known as the UMIST Main Building, pictured above, a grade II listed building by Spalding and Cross with Renaissance motifs of Burmantofts terracotta.[7] By this time the institution was called the Manchester Municipal School of Technology or fondly known as The Tech.[8] As a project of the Manchester City Council it includes in the decoration many portrayals of the city's coat of arms.
As befits its roots in the early chemical industry of the region the Tech had pioneered Chemical Engineering as an academic subject in Britain, indeed the lectures by George E. Davis in 1888 were highly influential in defining the discipline. Similarly in the 1920s it pioneered academic training in Management, with the formation of a Department of Industrial Administration funded by an endowment from asbestos magnate Sir Samuel Turner.[9]
In 1905, the Tech become the Faculty of Technology of the Victoria University of Manchester, allowing the award of BSc and MSc degrees. The Principal of the School of Technology was now also Dean of the Faculty and an ex officio member of the University's Senate.[10]
After the recent merger with Victoria University of Manchester the UMIST Main Building was renamed as the "Sackville St. Building".
Establishment as a university (1918–1994)[edit]
In 1918, the institution changed name again to Manchester Municipal College of Technology. By 1949 over 8500 students were enrolled, however most still studying non-degree courses. The appointment of B. V. Bowden (later Lord Bowden) in 1953 marked the beginning of a phase of expansion.
On 29 July 1955 the institute received its own Royal Charter incorporating it as a university college under the name Manchester College of Science and Technology, and became separately funded by the University Grants Committee. The process of independence from the city was completed on 1 August 1956 when the Manchester Corporation transferred the assets of the Manchester Municipal College of Technology to the new college, with the Principal of the municipal college becoming the first Principal of the university college on the same day.[10]
The UMIST emblem as used in the late 20th century (based on the arms of the Institute, derived from the coat of arms of the lords of the manor of Manchester)
By 1966 all non-degree courses were moved to the Manchester School of Design which is now known as Manchester Metropolitan University, and in 1966 the name finally changed to the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology on the initiative of Acting Principal Frank Morton.[11] UMIST and the Victoria University of Manchester retained close ties for the second half of the 20th century, with UMIST students being awarded, or having the choice of, a University of Manchester degree until full autonomy.
In 1994 UMIST finally achieved the status of an independent University with its own degree awarding powers with the Principal, Harold Hankins, becoming the Principal and Vice-Chancellor.[10][12]
Until this time UMIST was the Faculty of Technology of the Victoria University of Manchester, an interesting situation because the University of Manchester also had its own science and engineering courses. Although academically part of the University, UMIST was financially and administratively independent.
Congregation ceremonies were held at the University of Manchester on Oxford Road, but in 1991 the first congregation ceremony was held in the Great Hall at UMIST itself in the Sackville Street Building.
UMIST students were entitled to use the facilities of the Victoria University, including the John Rylands University Library at the Oxford Road site and sports facilities and social clubs organised by the students' unions. In fact, first year UMIST undergraduates were often placed into Manchester University halls of residence and vice versa.
Student life[edit]
In the late 20th century, student life at UMIST centred on the Barnes Wallis Building, which was the home of the Students' Union (later known as the Students' Association) and Harry's Bar. The main redbrick building contained the student self-service café, known as The Readers' Digest.
A prominent feature of the student calendar from the 1960s onwards was the Bogle Stroll. This was a 55-mile-long (89 km) sponsored walk for charity which was held annually during Rag Week. Each year, hundreds of students followed the circular route which started and finished at the UMIST campus. The tradition continues in The University of Manchester[13]
Sports facilities included a gymnasium in the main building, the large assembly hall, the MUTECH playing fields and the Sugden Sports Centre (jointly owned by UMIST and the Metropolitan University and opened in 1998). The director of sport administered the facilities, recreation classes and inter-departmental competitions. The athletic union was responsible for administering the grant-aided clubs and inter-vardity teams.[14]
Achievements and evolution[edit]
During the last quarter of the 20th century UMIST established a reputation as a major research-based university, performing well in the government's Research Assessment Exercise in 2001, and was well placed in various league tables. UMIST has won four Queen's Prizes for Higher and Further Education, two Prince of Wales' Awards for Innovation and two Queen's Award for Export Achievement.
UMIST was instrumental in the founding of what is now the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. Famous alumni include Nobel Laureate in nuclear physics Sir John Cockcroft, aeroplane pioneer Sir Arthur Whitten Brown, and designer of the Lancaster bomber Roy Chadwick, while famous academics include mathematicians Louis Joel Mordell, Hanna Neumann, Lewis Fry Richardson and Robin Bullough, and the physicist Henry Lipson.
Other notable alumni include Margaret Beckett, a politician who in 2006 became Foreign Secretary.
The later 20th century saw UMIST diminishing its formal connections with Manchester University. In 1994 most of the remaining institutional ties with the Victoria University of Manchester were severed, as new legislation allowed UMIST to become a fully autonomous university with powers to award its own degrees.[15]
The end of UMIST, 2004[edit]
The 2004 plaque "commemorating 180 years of educational excellence"
UMIST, together with the Victoria University of Manchester ceased to exist on 1 October 2004, when they were combined in a new single University of Manchester. Terry Leahy, CEO of Tesco and alumnus was the last Chancellor of UMIST, and the Vice-Chancellor was a chemical engineer, John Garside.
The merged university undertook a massive expansion and a £350 million capital investment programme in new buildings. Some, such as the Alan Turing Building, house merged departments such as the School of Mathematics. The estates plan, published in 2007, indicates an intention to sell a number of former UMIST teaching buildings, including the Moffat Building, the Maths and Social Sciences Tower, the Morton Building and the Fairbairn Building, as well as formerly UMIST-owned halls of residence including Hardy Farm, Chandos Hall, Wright-Robinson Hall and Weston Hall.[16] The original UMIST Main Building is not included in this list. Covenants restrict it to educational use. No plans have been announced for the sale of any former Victoria University of Manchester buildings. Unions and some ex-UMIST staff and students have reacted angrily to the potential sales.[17]
In the estates strategy for 2010–2020 for the University of Manchester[18] it is stated that essentially all of the former UMIST campus, described as the "area north of the Mancunian Way," is to be disposed of. Only the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, which was built in 2006, is exempted, whilst the fate of the former UMIST Main Building is left vague. The Faraday Building will be replaced by student accommodation and it is envisaged that the Engineering Schools will eventually be relocated to new buildings on the site of the present halls of residence in the Grosvenor Place area. This plan will, therefore, encompass the destruction of almost all of UMIST's physical legacy.
In March 2007, the press claimed that the merger had created a debt of £30 million, about 5% of the University's annual turnover, and that the University was aiming to tackle this debt by implementing 400 voluntary redundancies.[19][20] The University and College Union accused the University of mismanagement and called for a halt to recruitment.[21] Critics use these statistics to support the claim that it was not a merger of equals, that it was effectively a takeover of UMIST by Manchester University and that this was not in UMIST's best interests.[22]
Alumni groups[edit]
Until the late 1980s, UMIST's official alumni organisation was called the Manchester Technology Association, a name which was a relic of UMIST's past incarnation as 'The Tech'. The organisation's name was then updated to become the UMIST Association. It published a glossy magazine for UMIST graduates called Mainstream.
In 2004, at the time of the university merger, the UMIST Association also merged with its equivalent organisation at the Victoria University of Manchester. This step was taken after minimal consultation with its membership. From that point on, there was no official association specifically for past UMIST students or staff. However, the growth of social networking websites has allowed the development of a number of unofficial UMIST alumni groups in cyberspace, particularly on Facebook.[citation needed][23] has over 5,000 members and has a sub-group for each of UMIST's academic departments.
UMIST Campus[edit]
UMIST's Mathematics and Social Sciences building seen from the Mancunian Way with original UMIST logo
UMIST moved to its present location just south of Manchester city centre at the end of the 19th century. The Main Building[7] (now called the Sackville Street Building) was purpose-built between 1895 and 1902 by Spalding and Cross. Starting in 1927, plans were drawn up by the architects Bradshaw Gass & Hope for an extension which would approximately double the size of the original building. However, construction was delayed by the war and other factors, so that the extension was not fully completed until 1957.
In the 1960s the institution expanded rapidly to the south, growing from a single large building to an entire campus. Around a dozen modern buildings were constructed on the other side of the railway viaduct from the Main Building. The new edifices were designed by leading Manchester architects and were all built out of concrete. They included the Maths and Social Sciences Tower, the Faraday Building, the Renold Building, and the Barnes Wallis Building, the last two of which faced each other across a bowling green, which later became a landscaped garden.
Three small apple trees, said to have been grown from cuttings taken from the apple trees in Sir Isaac Newton's garden, are planted by the archway containing a statue of Archimedes in his bath by Thompson Dagnall.
Archimedes Statue
The popular fruit cordial Vimto was formulated in a shed located in the space that UMIST eventually came to cover – around 1991–92 students and others were asked to give their opinions and perhaps vote on a memorial to this invention – the winner was a huge wooden carving of a Vimto bottle surrounded by representations of fruit, the juices of which are used in the product.
UMIST is on land which used to be home to a large number of dyers' factories by the River Medlock, which now runs through underground culverts beneath the site.
UMIST in 1942 showing the factories on land which later became part of the campus.
An original bend in the river can be traced by observing the angles of two of the arches of the railway viaduct alongside UMIST.[5] These were built slanted to accommodate the winding river.
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UMIST linear system
A promotional film made in 1974 to attract prospective students to UMIST is available here: [2]
Notes and references[edit]
^ a b c d e f g h Kargon (1977) pp20–24
^ a b c Wrigley, Julia (1982). "The Division between Mental and Manual Labor: Artisan Education in Science in Nineteenth-Century Britain". The American Journal of Sociology. 88: S31–S51. doi:10.1086/649251. JSTOR 3083238.
^ a b c d e f UMIST (20 October 2003). "Detailed history of UMIST". UMIST website. UMIST. Archived from the original on 22 October 2003. Retrieved 2 October 2003.
^ Cardwell p80
^ a b "UMIST campus history". Retrieved 9 February 2008.
^ UMIST records
^ a b Hartwell (2001)
^ Cardwell (1974)
^ Geoffrey Tweedale, Philip Hansen, Magic Mineral to Killer Dust: Turner & Newall and the asbestos hazard, Oxford University Press, 2000, ISBN 0-19-829690-8, p. 7
^ a b c "UMIST, Principal's Archive". Retrieved 5 November 2015.
^ The Chemical Engineer 11 March 1999, page 30 "Frank Morton" (obituary)
^ "History of UMIST". University of Manchester. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
^ Bogle Stroll | A 24-hour Sponsored Walk or Cycle around Greater Manchester. Bogle.org.uk (2 March 2013). Retrieved 17 July 2013.
^ UMIST Student Guide 1999/2000. Manchester: UNIST, 1999; pp. 38-39
^ Knowledge, Wisdom, Humanity: Portraits from our Past – not dated, c. 2013 – Booklet designed by the Division of Communications and Marketing, University of Manchester, Published by the University of Manchester, p. 5. [1]
^ "Phase one of the estates plan draws to a close, Issue 10 Vol 4 June 2007, p6" (PDF). UniLife. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
^ "University of Manchester Job Losses". Education Workers Network. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
^ http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=8186
^ Andalo, Debbie (20 March 2007). "University of Manchester to axe 400 staff". GuardianUnlimited. London. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
^ "400 university jobs could go". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
^ "Union slams Manchester University job cuts". University and College Union. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
^ "Former Umist staff may strike".
^ "UMIST Alumni". LinkedIn group. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
Bibliography[edit]
Cardwell, D. S. L. (ed.) (1974) Artisan to Graduate: Essays to Commemorate the Foundation in 1824 of the Manchester Mechanics' Institution, Manchester: Manchester University Press, ISBN 0-7190-1272-4
— (2004) "Reynolds, John Henry (1842–1927)", Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press. Retrieved 18 June 2005 (subscription required)
Hartwell, Clare (2001). Pevsner Architectural Guides – Manchester. Penguin. ISBN 0-14-071131-7.
Kargon, R. H. (1977). Science in Victorian Manchester: Enterprise and Expertise. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN 0-8018-1969-5.
Marshall, J.D. (1964) "John Henry Reynolds, pioneer of technical education in Manchester", Vocational Aspect 16/35, 176–96
UMIST website versions from 1997 onwards, preserved in the Internet Archive
Higher Education Policy Institute report based on interviews with those involved in several university mergers including UMIST's. Interviewees stressed the importance of a short timescale for mergers which "limited the time for opposition to gain momentum".
UMIST's archives at the University of Manchester Library, including records of the Manchester Mechanics' Institution.
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