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Looking for love online? Watch out for the Yahoo Boys!
May 31, 2018 // by Donna Andersen// 1 Comment
In Nigeria, perpetrators of online fraud are called "Yahoo Boys." They do very well for themselves. Three men who specialized in love scams were arrested Monday by the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They were found with cars, laptops, mobile phones, and other property, all purchased with the money they scammed from unwitting romantic partners. And a couple of weeks ago, a group of Yahoo boys abandoned their exotic cars at a nightclub to escape a raid by the EFCC. If you still want to try online dating, know that the Internet is infested with predators, and be very careful. NEVER SEND MONEY TO SOMEONE YOU MEET ONLINE. Masters of love scams arrested by …
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The answer: Why psychopaths do what they do
May 30, 2018 // by Donna Andersen// 9 Comments
Perhaps the biggest question asked by people who have been targeted by psychopaths is, "Why?" 1. Why did he work so hard to win me, proclaiming his love and promising a beautiful future together, and then suddenly dump me? 2. Why does she intentionally scare, upset, demean and embarrass her own children? 3. Why does he lie about stupid things, even when he'd be better off telling the truth? 4. Why doesn't she care that she's hurting me? I'm sure you have your own list of "why?" questions. We try to make sense of the psychopath's unfathomable behavior. We look for explanations that we can understand: Perhaps he was abused or felt abandoned as a child. Perhaps she has low …
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Category: Explaining the sociopath
Cognitive dissonance: Vicky Cilliers can't accept that her husband tried to kill her by tampering with her parachute
May 28, 2018 // by Donna Andersen// 12 Comments
Emile Cilliers, a British army sergeant, was convicted last week of attempting to kill his wife, Vicky. The two were avid skydivers, and in April 2015, he tampered with her parachute before a jump. She fell 4,000 feet, but miraculously survived. Earlier in the week, Emile Cilliers damaged gas fittings in their home. If the gas had exploded, it would have killed Vicky and their two children. But even though the court found him guilty, Vicky Cilliers can't believe her husband was capable of murder. Read this story: 'I still can't believe he tried to murder me': Tearful wife of Lothario army sergeant refuses to accept his conviction for cutting her parachute, says she has NO plans …
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Category: Media sociopaths, Seduced by a sociopath
Truly scary: Australian grandmother, a love fraud victim, sentenced to death for drug smuggling
Online dating is dangerous. Just ask Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto, 54, of Sydney, Australia, who may hang because of a romance scam. For two years, she communicated an online boyfriend, who claimed to be "Captain Daniel Smith," a US soldier stationed in Afghanistan. The online boyfriend eventually proposed to her. Maria flew to Shanghai to meet him. He didn't show up. Instead, she was given two bags to bring back to Melbourne. At a layover in Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia, the bags were searched. Drugs were stitched into the linings. Maria had no idea. Maria was convicted of drug smuggling. She was acquitted in December 2017 — the judge ruled she had been groomed by …
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Sociopaths keep changing their demands, keeping you in turmoil
When you're dealing with sociopaths, figuring out what they really want is nearly impossible. Why? Because they keep changing what they want. When my ex-husband, James Montgomery, moved into my house, I agreed to convert my basement, which I used as a small gym, into an office for him. I put away my gym equipment. I hired builders to install more electric outlets to run his array of computers, televisions and business equipment, which required enclosing the lower part of the walls. Making the improvements, and installing a small bathroom downstairs, cost me $6,000. (He promised to pay me back, but of course he never did. When Montgomery first moved into the office, he was …
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By being open to new ideas, I found a way to calm my overprotective brain
May 23, 2018 // by Eleanor Cowan// 1 Comment
By Eleanor Cowan As a 10-year-old kid in a large, rigid Roman Catholic family, I had it all figured out. I knew which way was up. There were no unknowns in my understanding. My future happiness was guaranteed if only I could do as required. Still, my stability teetered back and forth, depending on my ability to conform. For example, if I obeyed my mother's first harsh morning shout to wake up and if I promptly completed my cleaning tasks before the oatmeal was ready, then I'd begun my day well. If without telling anyone about it, I quietly sacrificed a slice of toast and jam for the sake of a suffering soul in Purgatory (who gained freedom faster because of my personal sacrifice), then …
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Category: Recovery from a sociopath
School shootings: Understanding patterns is great, but doesn't prevent murder
May 21, 2018 // by Donna Andersen// Leave a Comment
Another school shooting — in Santa Fe, Texas. Ten dead — eight students and two teachers — and 13 wounded. This one wasn't like the Parkland, Florida shooting, where everyone knew that the perpetrator, Nikolas Cruz, had serious psychological problems. No, this time, when 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis opened fire, people were shocked. There was only one mention of a possible motive mentioned so far. One of the students killed was Shana Fisher, 16. Shana's mother, Sadie Rodriguez, said that for four months, Pagourtzis kept making advances on her, and she kept refusing. According to the Los Angeles Times, "Pagourtzis continued to get more aggressive, and she finally stood up to him …
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A sociopath claims, 'We are evolution's next step'
Do sociopaths know what they are? Many, many Lovefraud readers ask me this question. The short answer is that some of them do and some of them don't. The man who sent me the following email certainly has insight into his own personality: I would like to thank you for making your videos they have given me an insight into how you people recognize us. WE are not to blame for your short comings because you are weak minded and foolish enough to be taken advantage of. We are evolutions next step we don't allow silly emotions to cloud our judgments. In fact we use our advantage for survival because we are natures next course. I know I sound very narcissistic and apologize for that but if you …
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Parental Alienation: What you need to know and how to fight back
Battling Parental Alienation: What to do when your ex convinces your children to hate you Wednesday, May 30, 2018 8-9 pm ET • $25 Susan Shofer always had a great relationship with her two children. But as she was going through her divorce, one of her children started to hate her — for no reason at all. At first, Susan was totally confused. "My child didn't want to be with me," she says. "And the reasons were miniscule." But after doing research, she realized that her kids were being subjected to parental alienation. It's a phenomenon that happens frequently in divorces from sociopaths, who often want to not only end a marriage, but crush their former partner. "What better way for …
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Category: Lovefraud Continuing Education
Martin Larney kills his girlfriend over the outfit she was wearing
Martin Larney, 22, of Arizona didn't like the outfit his girlfriend, Alina Duwyenie, also 22, was wearing. So he shot her in the left eye. At the hospital, the young woman was pronounced dead. Larney told three different stories about the incident, finally admitting he shot his girlfriend. It wasn't his first domestic violence incident. Jealous boyfriend 'fatally shoots his girlfriend in the EYE after becoming upset over the outfit she was wearing,' on DailyMail.co.uk. …
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From Keep Off the Grass.
So, after months of anticipation, freshers' week has finally come around. Some of you will arrive loaded with paracetamol, fully prepared for a week that sees you bouncing from being absolutely hammered to hanging on a daily basis. Others may be daunted at the prospect of mass socialising and leaving home behind. No matter your expectations, aims, or anxieties about this week, this a fool-proof guide that will see you intact and fully functioning come 1st week.
From the word go, this is where the Oxford experience begins to diverge from your average fresher's week. Your tutors will call you to a meeting in the first few days and set you an essay due in a week. They will encourage you to hit the books from the off, cordon yourself in a section in the library, and come to terms with your new existence as a living essay machine. Whilst it's a bad idea to leave that essay until the night before, there's plenty of time for work during the year. This week is about having a blast of hedonism before that begins, so remember to relax and live a little.
Now that you've accepted that you're going to have fun, it's important to acknowledge the limitations of what your body is physically capable of—there's a big night out and then there's puking into a plant pot in the Bridge smoking area and performing a weepy public monologue to Kevin from the floor above you about how you just missed out on an A* in History. Kevin, who is of course your new soulmate, because somewhere between the last jaeger and tripping down the stairs you realised that you just really like get each other. Drinkers, don't go overboard! Take refuge in a stodgy Hassan's to keep the killer hangover at bay, and take at least one night off for the sake of your liver.
When you're not spending your time drinking, you should probably get to know Oxford. Take a walk, see the sights, go on the Harry Potter tour if that's your kind of gig. You'll thank yourself for doing a little sight-seeing when, in 1st week, you have a lecture in a college whose name you aren't sure how to pronounce, followed by a class in the faculty building you haven't yet located. Oxford is beautiful and ancient, so soak some of the scenery up before you begin a very busy year.
Freshers' Fair is a baptism of fire into the societies and clubs the Uni has to offer. Navigate your way around the impressively maze-like trail of stalls and sign up for whatever catches your eye. Whether you're interested in singing, comedy, politics, or pastries, there will be something there for you. The students behind the desks will be grappling for your attention and the atmosphere is somewhat like a noisy market, but it's a great way to see what's available. Oh, and there's free pizza.
Lastly, don't worry if you don't feel like you've found your best friends for life in the first few days. Freshers' Week is really a time for first impressions and bonding experiences, but you'll end up having great friends who you didn't even meet in freshers' week. Go to some of the meet and greet events organised by your freshers' committee if you're nervous about introductions, and remember that you've got a year to get to know people. This week is only the beginning of your experience here, it won't define it. You're in for three amazing years that will be as unpredictable as they will be rewarding, and no one could pack that into one week.
This piece is from Cherwell's guide to Oxford Freshers' Week 2017, Keep Off the Grass. Pick up your copy from your freshers rep or pidge room at the start of term.


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Moissanite is the Brightest Gemstone and No One is Talking About It
Though still unfamiliar to some, moissanite's popularity as a diamond-alternative gem has soared in recent years thanks to a number of reasons. Worldwide, it is the second most popular gemstone after diamonds for fine jewelry and engagement rings.
While often compared alongside diamonds, moissanite is a unique stone with its distinctive traits and aesthetic qualities. Moissanite's growing popularity, especially among environmentally and socially conscious millennials, represents a massive shift in values towards creating a more sustainable future.
Despite moissanite's beauty and diamond-like durability, its rarity on earth prevented it from becoming more popular and widely used. Nearly a hundred years later, in the mid-1990s, scientists began to perfect a process for synthesizing moissanite in a lab. Since then, they have been able to produce lab-grown moissanite stones that rival even the finest diamonds in size, detail, and brilliance.
In terms of appearance, when comparing moissanite vs. diamonds, the two gems seem similar. The truth is, while moissanite shares some of the diamond's best traits (such as beauty & durability), it also has its own set of unique benefits that have driven its popularity in recent years. Let's take a look at the top reasons to pick moissanite over diamond when shopping for jewelry.
Moissanite Is Cheaper Than Diamond
One of the most appealing aspects of opting for moissanite over diamond is that moissanite is vastly cheaper than diamonds. This should not be taken as meaning moissanite is simply a cheaper "knock-off" version of a diamond.
On the contrary, moissanite contains all of the most desirable aspects of a diamond (& more) without the astronomical price tag. This is thanks to our ability to grow moissanite in a lab setting in a consistent, reliable, and cost-effective way. While diamonds can also be created in a lab, the process is a lot more costly and complicated than moissanite, and they ultimately aren't much cheaper.
A moissanite engagement ring, on average, costs less than 1/10th the price of a diamond ring.
Moissanite Is More Sustainable Than Diamonds (Socially & Environmentally)
The diamond industry has long been known to engage in mining practices that are harmful to the environment and exploit cheap local labor. Naturally-occurring moissanite is incredibly rare on planet earth, which means there are no questionable major mining operations procuring them.
The fact is that lab-grown and naturally occurring moissanite are chemically identical to each other. Because of this, lab-grown moissanite should not be thought of as an imitation stone but as the real deal. This bypasses two of the major conflicts associated with diamonds since moissanite does not need to be dug out of the earth in mass quantities.
As younger and new generations begin to step up to the plate in the fight to protect our planet, the need for socially and ecologically sustainable options in all corners of our lives has become ever more evident. This is one of the driving factors behind moissanite's exploding popularity in recent years, as we begin to redefine how we value beauty in this world.
Unparalleled Brilliance & Color
Moissanite has both a high refractive index and dispersion value. These are just two fancy scientific ways of measuring how much light the gemstone reflects in its cut. Moissanite is renowned for its radiance and fiery brilliance and outscores diamond in both of these metrics.
Not only are moissanite gems quantifiably more dazzling than diamonds, but they are also available in a broader range of color options to suit your style. Thanks to modern lab techniques, scientists can produce moissanite in hues that are more even, and consistent throughout than diamonds generally are.
Moissanite Is Tough & Durable
One of the reasons diamonds have become so treasured over time is that they are the hardest naturally occurring substance found on earth. This means that when cared for, they can virtually last forever and be passed down from generation to generation. It also means that they are tough enough to stand up to general, everyday wear without worrying too much about damaging the stone.
Moissanite is an excellent diamond alternative because it is nearly as hard as diamond. Gems' hardness is measured on the MOHS scale, ranging from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest). Diamonds rate as a perfect 10, meaning they are the hardest gemstone at the end of the spectrum.
Moissanite stones score between 9.25-9.5, which puts them right up there in hardness. While it is slightly less, you can be sure that moissanite is every bit as reliable and durable as a diamond is and will last you a lifetime.
Conclusion: Why We Believe Moissanite Is Better Than Diamonds
When deciding between a diamond engagement ring and a moissanite engagement ring, the answer is pretty straightforward. Moissanite provides a more sustainable and ethical alternative relative to diamonds – and it is much cheaper and easier to produce. With moissanite, you sacrifice nothing in customizability, beauty, and durability and will have a piece of jewelry that you can treasure for a lifetime.

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PickleBall Basic Rules
The following is an abbreviated form of the rules to give a quick overview of how the game is played. If there is a conflict between this summary and the official rules, the official rules prevail.
Basic Rules Overview
Pickleball is played either as doubles (two players per team) or singles; doubles is most common
The same size playing area and rules are used for both singles and doubles
The Serve
The serve must be made underhand. Paddle contact with the ball must be below the server's waist (navel level).The serve is initiated with at least one foot behind the baseline; neither foot may contact the baseline or court until after the ball is struck.The serve is made diagonally cross court and must land within the confines of the opposite diagonal court. Only one serve attempt is allowed, except in the event of a let (the ball touches the net on the serve and lands on the proper service court; let serves are replayed).
Service Sequence
Both players on the serving doubles team have the opportunity to serve and score points until they commit a fault *(except for the first service sequence of each new game).
The first serve of each side-out is made from the right/even court. If a point is scored, the server switches sides and the server initiates the next serve from the left/odd court. As subsequent points are scored, the server continues switching back and forth until a fault is committed and the first server loses the serve. When the first server loses the serve the partner then serves from their correct side of the court (except for the first service sequence of the game*). The second server continues serving until his team commits a fault and loses the serve to the opposing team. Once the service goes to the opposition (at side out), the first serve is from the right/even court and both players on that team have the opportunity to serve and score points until their team commits two faults. In singles the server serves from the right/even court when his or her score is even and from the left/odd when the score is odd. *At the beginning of each new game only one partner on the serving team has the opportunity to serve before faulting, after which the service passes to the receiving team.
Points are scored only by the serving team. Games are normally played to 11 points, win by 2.
Tournament games may be to 15 or 21, win by 2. When the serving team's score is even (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) the player who was the first server in the game for that team will be in the right/even court when serving or receiving; when odd (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) that player will be in the left/odd court when serving or receiving.
Two-Bounce Rule
When the ball is served, the receiving team must let it bounce before returning, and then the serving team must let it bounce before returning, thus two bounces. After the ball has bounced once in each team's court, both teams may either volley the ball (hit the ball before it bounces) or play it off a bounce (ground stroke). The two-bounce rule eliminates the serve and volley advantage and extends rallies.
Non-Volley Zone
The non-volley zone is the court area within 7 feet on both sides of the net.
Volleying is prohibited within the non-volley zone. This rule prevents players from executing smashes from a position within the zone. It is a fault if, when volleying a ball, the player steps on the non-volley zone, including the line and/or when the player's momentum causes them or anything they are wearing or carrying to touch the non-volley zone including the associated lines. It is a fault if, after volleying, a player is carried by momentum into or touches the non-volley zone, even if the volleyed ball is declared dead before this happens. A player may legally be in the non-volley zone any time other than when volleying a ball. The non-volley zone is commonly referred to as "the kitchen."
Line Calls
A ball contacting any line, except the non-volley zone line on a serve, is considered "in."
A serve contacting the non-volley zone line is short and a fault.
A fault is any action that stops play because of a rule violation.
A fault by the receiving team results in a point for the serving team.
A fault by the serving team results in the server's loss of serve or side out.
Determining Serving Team
Any fair method can be used to determine which player or team has first choice of side, service, or receive. (Example: Write a 1 or 2 on the back of the score sheet. or flip a coin)


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Dr Will Chen
Dr. Weijian (Will) Chen is currently a ACAP fellow at Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP), School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPR
Associate Professor Janina Boughey
Fields of Research (FoR): Administrative Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law, Comparative Law
Janina is an Associate Professor in the UNSW Faculty of Law, and a member of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law. Janina teaches and researches in administrative law.
Professor Yansong Shen
Fields of Research (FoR): Chemical Engineering, Process Control and Simulation, Heat and Mass Transfer Operations, Powder and Particle Technology, Pyrometallurgy, Non-automotive Combustion and Fuel Engineering (incl. Alternative/Renewable Fuels), Photodetectors, Optical Sensors and Solar Cells, Water Treatment Processes
Basic Iron and Steel Products
Preparation of Brown Coal (Lignite)
Management of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Mineral Resource Activities
Solar-photoelectric
Ecosystem Assessment and Management of Fresh, Ground and Surface Water Environments
Associate Professor James Andrew Phillips
Fields of Research (FoR): Philosophy, Aesthetics, Phenomenology, Cinema studies, Political theory and political philosophy, British and Irish literature, History of philosophy
Understanding Europe's Past
film-philosophy
I have been at UNSW since 2006, first as a Vice-Chancellor's postdoctoral fellow, then as an ARC Australian Research Fellow (2007-2011), before taking up a combined research-teaching position in Ph
Dr Hamed Lamei Ramandi
Fields of Research (FoR): Earth Sciences, Petroleum and Coal Geology, Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering, Carbon Sequestration Science, Numerical Analysis, Geomechanics and Resources Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Image Processing
Hydrogen Production from Fossil Fuels
Mining and Extraction of Energy Resources
Hamed Lamei Ramandi is a senior lecturer in the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering.
Professor Andrew James Neely
Fields of Research (FoR): Hypersonic Propulsion and Hypersonic Aerodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Heat Transfer, Aerodynamics, Biomechanics
Andrew Neely is the Associate Dean (Research Engagement) at UNSW Canberra where he is also a Professor in the School of Engineering and Information Technology.
Miss Anna-Maree Jessica Syme
Dr Alexandra Jones
commercial determinants of health
food governance
Professor Kristy Muir
Fields of Research (FoR): Social Policy, Policy and Administration
Public Services Policy Advice and Analysis
Children's/Youth Services and Childcare
Families and Family Services
Professor Kristy Muir is the CEO of the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) and a Professor of Social Policy in the Business School at UNSW Sydney.
Dr Matthew David Jones
Fields of Research (FoR): Exercise Physiology, Human Movement and Sports Science
I am an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine & Health.
Dr Katharine Kemp
Fields of Research (FoR): Commercial and Contract Law
data privacy regulation
Dr Katharine Kemp is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney, and recently led the UNSW Grand Challen
Professor Kathryn Elizabeth Kasmarik
Kathryn Kasmarik is a professor of computer science at the University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy (UNSW Canberra).
Dr Arash Shaghaghi
Fields of Research (FoR): Cybersecurity and privacy, System and network security, Software and application security, Data security and protection, Information security management, Computer System Security, Computer Communications Networks
Communication Networks and Services
Dr Arash Shaghaghi received the B.Sc. degree from Heriot-Watt University, the M.Sc.
Associate Professor Neda Aboutorab
Neda Aboutorab is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia.
Dr Lan Gong
immunology and infectious disease
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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Dr Mahesh Suryawanshi
solar energy materials
earth-abundant semiconductors
thin film solar cells
electrochemical performance
electrocatalyst
nanocrystals
Dr. Mahesh P. Suryawanshi is an ARC DECRA Fellow & Lecturer in the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) at UNSW Sydney.
Dr Vaughan Dai Rees
Fields of Research (FoR): Design Innovation, Creative Arts, Media and Communication Curriculum and Pedagogy, Visual Arts and Crafts
Dr Vaughan Dai Rees is the Associate Dean - International, in the Faculty of Art & Design. He is a practicing artist and, an art and design educator. His research focuses on Visual
Associate Professor Fangbao Tian
Fields of Research (FoR): Computational Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Physics, Biomechanics, Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation, Aerodynamics
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Professor Serge Gaspers
Fields of Research (FoR): Data structures and algorithms
I am a Professor and the Associate Head of School (Research) (currently on leave from this role) in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW.
Dr Yu Jing
Fields of Research (FoR): Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering
coal seam gas
digital core analysis
geophysical and geological flows
fracture analysis
I am currently recruiting PhD students with special interests in subsurface energy extraction and underground geological storage of hydrogen projects. Scholarships and top-ups are
Dr Jiajia Yang
Fields of Research (FoR): Electrical Engineering, Power and Energy Systems Engineering (excl. Renewable Power), Optimisation, Other Artificial Intelligence
Market-Based Mechanisms
electricity markets
electricity distribution network
I am a Senior Research Associate in Energy Systems with the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, UNSW Australia.
Professor Wei Gao
Fields of Research (FoR): Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Stochastic Analysis and Modelling, Dynamics, Vibration and Vibration Control, Composite Materials, Other Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Representation and Machine Learning
Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professor Wen Hu
Fields of Research (FoR): Cyberphysical systems and internet of things
Information and Communication Services
Professor Adrienne Janet Torda
Adrienne Torda is a practicing clinician and medical educator, with specialist qualifications in Infectious Diseases and additional degrees and fellowships in both universit
Mr John Randall Page
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The Historical past of Christmas Cards The customized of sending Christmas cards was commenced inside the Uk in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. He was a civil servant (Government worker) who had helped set-up the brand new 'Public Record Office' (now termed the Publish Workplace), in which he was an Assistant Keeper, and wondered how it could possibly be utilised additional by ordinary persons.
Sir Henry had the concept of Christmas Cards with his good friend John Horsley, who was an artist. They intended the initial card and offered them for 1 shilling every single. (Which is only 5p or 8 cents currently(!), but in people days it was really worth a lot considerably more.) The card had three panels. The outer two panels showed persons caring for the poor and inside the centre panel was a loved ones possessing a big Christmas dinner! A lot of people didn't like the card because it showed a little one staying offered a glass of wine! About 1000 (or it may well have already been significantly less!) had been printed and offered. They are now quite unusual and price a large number of Pounds or Bucks to buy now!
The very first postal service that ordinary persons could use was commenced in 1840 once the 1st 'Penny Post' public postal deliveries started (Sit Henry Cole helped to introduce the Penny Publish). Ahead of that, only quite wealthy persons could afford to send anything at all inside the publish. The new Publish Workplace was in a position to offer a Penny stamp because new railways had been staying developed. These could carry considerably more publish than the horse and carriage that had been utilised in advance of. Also, trains could go a whole lot a lot quicker. Cards became all the more well-known inside the Uk when they could possibly be posted in an unsealed envelope for one halfpenny – half the price tag of an ordinary letter.
As printing procedures improved, Christmas cards became considerably more well-known and had been generated in large numbers from about 1860. In 1870 the price of sending a publish card, as well as Christmas cards, dropped to half a penny. This meant all the more persons had been in a position to send cards.
An engraved card by the artist William Egley, who illustrated several of Charles Dickens's books, is on show inside the British Museum. From the early 1900s, the customized had spread more than Europe and had turn into specifically well-known in Germany.
The very first cards usually had photos with the Nativity scene on them. In late Victorian times, robins (an English bird) and snow-scenes became well-known. In people times the postmen had been nicknamed 'Robin Postmen' on account of the red uniforms they wore. Snow-scenes had been well-known because they reminded persons with the quite lousy winter that happened inside the Uk in 1836.
Christmas Cards appeared inside the United states of america of America inside the late 1840s, but had been quite costly and plenty of people could not afford them. It 1875, Louis Prang, a printer who was originally from German but who had also worked on early cards inside the Uk, commenced mass producing cards so additional persons could afford to buy them. Mr Prang's 1st cards featured flowers, plants, and young children. In 1915, John C. Hall and two of his brothers developed Hallmark Cards, who are even now one of the largest card makers currently!
During the 1910s and 1920s, home made cards became well-known. They had been usually uncommon shapes and had things such as foil and ribbon on them. These had been usually as well delicate to send with the publish and had been offered by hand.
Presently, cards have all sorts of photos on them: jokes, winter photos, Santa Claus or romantic scenes of life in previous times. Charities usually sell their particular Christmas Cards like a way raising money at Christmas. Charities also earn cash from seals or stickers utilised to seal the card envelopes. This customized commenced in Denmark inside the early 1900s by a postal worker who considered it might be a good way for charities to increase money, and creating the cards additional decorative. It had been a terrific results: more than four million had been offered inside the 1st year! Soon Sweden and Norway adopted the customized and then it spread all over Europe and to America.


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"My Own Two Hands": A Birthday Tour of the H.L. Mencken House
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Henry Louis Mencken wrote that his house on Hollins Street was "as much a part of me as my own two hands," and his personality can be seen in everything from the parquet floors to the garden tiles. We're celebrating Mencken's birthday this year with a visit to his Union Square house. Mencken's parents first brought him to the house as an infant and, with the exception of a brief interlude in Mount Vernon, Mencken lived there until his death at the age of seventy-five.
He did much of his writing, reading, and thinking in the front study on the second floor where he could enjoy the view of Union Square and the surrounding neighborhood. This is where Mencken convinced the famous lawyer Clarence Darrow to defend John Scopes in the Scopes Monkey Trial and the room where he wrote articles and books that made him, in the words of journalist Walter Lippmann, "the most powerful personal influence" in America."
Long shuttered, today the house is on moving towards restoration and reopening through a partnership between the Baltimore National Heritage Area, the Friends of the H.L. Mencken House, and Baltimore City. Please join us on a birthday tour of the house and garden that was so integral to life and works of one of Baltimore's most influential writers and learn what's in store for this landmark in the months ahead.
Please note that the Mencken House does not have working restrooms at this time.
Behind the Scenes Tours, Tours
Baltimore National Heritage Area
Friends of the H.L. Mencken House
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Wine and cheese
On street parking is available around Union Square.
H.L. Mencken House
1524 Hollins Street
Baltimore, MD 21223 United States + Google Map
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Vocal duo. The group comprised soprano Anna Madah (b New York?, NY, 1855; d ?1920s) and alto/tenor Emma Louise (b Sacramento, CA, 1857; d by 1901). Born to Samuel B. and Annie E. Hyers, the musically precocious sisters soon abandoned their parents' musical tutelage for private study with German music teacher Hugo Sank (vocalization, piano) and opera singer Josephine D'Ormy (Italian and German, enunciation, intonation, stage presence). Shortly after their debut at the ages of 12 and 10 at the Metropolitan Theatre in Sacramento, the parents separated, and their father Samuel managed their careers.
From 1867 to 1876 the sisters devoted themselves to concerts of operatic excerpts, art songs, popular ballads, and, from 1872, spirituals. Arriving in New York in 1871 after a cross-country tour, Samuel formed a concert company around his daughters, engaging tenor Wallace King, baritone John Luca, violinist John Thomas Douglass, and pianist Alexander C. Taylor. Myriad favorable reviews praised Anna's range and suppleness, Emma's power, and the sisters' well-cultured refinement....


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Q: AWS EC2 NGINX Node server - How to use Https instead of Http I want to change from HTTP and use HTTPS for nodejs services using nginx, I have created self-signed certificate
Now, I want to Change From
http://xx.xx.xx.xxx:3000

To
https://xx.xx.xx.xxx:3000

How to implement this in AWS with EC2 Instance, NGINX or ELB?

A: *

*Enable port 443 with the certificate (ACM or LetsEncrypt), along with Port 3000.

*Add this below code above the server block in nginx configuration:

 server {
       listen 3000;
       if ( $http_x_forwarded_proto != 'https' ) {
       return 301 https://$host$request_uri;
       }
 }

*Restart nginx.

*Test

The request will hit the nginx on port 3000 and will redirect it to port 443.
This is untested but works for me on port 80 and 443 combination.

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Nathan Jones admits he is waiting on the verdict of Stoke City owners
Stoke City boss under pressure heading into Nottingham Forest clash
Martin SpinksStoke City correspondent
Nathan Jones looks on as Stoke City lose to Nottingham Forest. (Image: Leanne Bagnall)
Nathan Jones was left hoping he would survive the weekend as Stoke City manager after seeing his side sink to a seventh defeat in eight league games tonight.
Stoke were beaten 3-2 at home by Nottingham Forest to remain second bottom of the Championship with just two points from a possible 27.
Jones saw Stoke grab a deserved lead with Lee Gregory's first goal for the club during an encouraging opening, but a goalkeeping misjudgement by Jack Butland triggered a return to their old defensive ways as Forest claimed the points.
Stoke City 2 Nottingham Forest 3 reaction LIVE! Nathan Jones' post-match verdict as lead thrown away to lose again
It leaves Jones perilously close to the managerial end game and he must now wait on the verdict of owners Peter and John Coates before knowing if he will be in charge for Stoke's next game on Tuesday at home to fellow strugglers Huddersfield.
Commenting on his future, he stated: "I can't affect that. All I can affect is the performance.
"They (the club's owners) know the work we do, it's just whether they can see light at the end of the tunnel.
"It's difficult to take.
Stoke City 2, Nottingham Forest 3: Spirited start gives way to usual story to leave manager on the edge
Asked if it was fair to question his position, he continued: "Of course it's fair because results haven't been good and if you don't get good results you're under scrutiny.
Stoke have now conceded at least two in their last eight home games and gone a record 10 home games without a win.
Jones continued: "I genuinely think we have made good progress and there's a talented side in there. You see the amount of crosses and shots.
"We are brilliant in training and create more chances than pretty well any Championship side.
Nathan Jones celebrates as Lee Gregory puts Stoke in front. (Image: James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)
"I haven't got a problem with their work-rate. They gave me everything. They were on the front foot and the fans were good.
"But then out of nothing they score. If you can't defend your box. They (Forest) defended their box better and probably had to defend five times more than we did.
"We have got to score four goals to win a game at home and that ain't going to happen.
"It's individual errors that cost us - and cost us in pretty much all our defeats. If you make errors, you're going to lose games."
Gregory's goal had promised so much more than yet another loss, but Butland's error before half-time was followed by poor defending in front of the former England goalkeeper after half-time.
The scenes at the bet365 Stadium as Stoke City fans react to Nottingham Forest defeat
"We started brightly and looked a wonderful side," Jones observed, "I can't remember a game we have dominated so much in that first half.
"I believe in the work we do. You are seeing at times that we are a wonderful side , but if people don't do their job on the pitch then as manager you are pretty helpless.
"If all 11 do their jobs, then you have a platform, but that isn't happening. We've given poor, poor goals away.
"It will fall on me."
For all your latest Stoke City news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here
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Bluffton, S.C.'s Gregory Dissel earns Brightway Insurance's Rookie of the Year Award
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brightway Insurance, one of the largest property/casualty agencies in the U.S., presented Gregory Dissel, Owner of Brightway, The Dissel Agency, with its top sales award for new agencies that opened in 2017. During the company's annual awards celebration held Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Fla., Brightway leadership presented the 2017 Rookie of the Year Award to Dissel,who opened his store in Bluffton, S.C., in April 2017.
"We're extremely proud of Gregory Dissel and look forward to this time each year when we recognize our top Agents like him," said Brightway Co-Founder and Chairman, Michael Miller. "Brightway is a proven franchise system that provides an unparalleled, comprehensive system of support empowering store owners to outsell the competition three-to-one, grow their business and build an asset for their family."
Dissel is the first person to introduce the Brightway brand to the Palmetto State. There are now two Brightway stores in South Carolina with another one slated to open there this spring.
"Congratulations to Gregory Dissel on his 2017 achievements," said Brightway President, Talman Howard. "Brightway franchisees focus on selling new business, which helps them achieve high production. We're thrilled to see our Store Owners reach their potential by leveraging the Brightway system."
Brightway Store Owners enjoy support in customer service, carrier relationships, marketing, accounting and technology. As a result, Brightway stores consistently outsell other insurance agencies three-to-one.*
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Brightway began franchising operations in 2008 and has since grown to more than 700 people in 19 states serving customers in all 50 states. Forbes has recognized the company as America's No. 1 Franchise to Buy. Additionally, the company was named a top franchise three years in a row by Entrepreneur magazine and one of the fastest-growing private companies in America nine consecutive years by Inc. 5000. People wishing to learn more about franchise ownership with Brightway may visit BrightwayDifference.com and find us on LinkedIn. Consumers seeking a better insurance buying experience may visit Brightway.com and find us on Facebook.
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Custom-speaker manufacturer Triad Speakers is venturing into two-channel audio electronics now that it has obtained exclusive U.S. rights to distribute Lyngdorf Audio products.
The distribution deal marks the U.S. debut of products from the two-year-old Danish company, founded by hi-fi veteran Peter Lyngdorf and a founder of Tact Audio in Europe. Like Tact, Lyngdorf Audio is focused on digital audio, including DSP-based room correction.
Lyngdorf's products include the RoomPerfect DSP-based room correction system, a 2.2-channel technology available as a stand-alone processor, incorporated in a digital preamp and as an option in an integrated amplifier. Lyngdorf also offers digital amplifiers, an outboard analog-to-digital converter, a CD player and freestanding loudspeakers.
Before the Lyngdorf deal, Triad focused on custom installed in-wall, on-wall and in-ceiling speakers and freestanding speakers.
In the Lyngdorf line, one of the three RoomPerfect options is the $4,000-suggested RP-1 stand-alone processor, which is designed to integrate with any component-based stereo system. RoomPerfect is also built into the company's $5,500-suggested DPA-1 digital preamplifier and in the $7,500-suggested TDAI 2200 digital integrated amplifier.
Lyngdorf's fully digital amplification technology, which features volume control performed in the power supply, appears in the $15,500-suggested Millennium Mk IV amplifier, rated at 2x150 watts at 8 ohms or 2x300 watts at 4 ohms. Fully digital amplification also appears in the TDAI 2200 integrated amplifier, rated at 2x200 watts at 8 ohms or 375 watts at 4 ohms. Its price ranges from a suggested $4,500 to $7,500 depending on options.
The TDAI 2200 analog-to-digital (A/D) converter is available as an option in the TDAI 2200 integrated amplifier, bringing its price to a suggested $5,200. The Millennium ADC Outboard A/D converter retails for a suggested $7,250, or $9,500 with phono stage.
The MH-1 Mk II full-range speakers, at a suggested $5,600 each, can be selected to play with their internal passive crossovers or, with crossovers bypassed, in active-crossover mode. Also available is the W210 corner woofer at a suggested $2,200 each.


Experts struck a mostly bullish note at the AFM Finance Conference's Current Issues In Film Finance panel.
Another interesting development is non-film companies, from Wal-Mart to Starbucks to Samsung, getting involved in the film business. "A lot of them are doing it as pure equity investment, which is awesome," Taylor said.
Talk also turned to the shrinking theatrical windows debate. Taylor said something like the Arbitrage model "was an effective alternative." "I think you'll see more experimentation," he added, especially with adult-driven dramas.


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survey / Voters like Liberal Democrat MPs
Voters like Liberal Democrat MPs
Liberal Democrat MPs are the only ones to get a thumbs up from their constituents in new research by Phil Cowley and Rosie Campbell.
Lib Dem MPs scored a net +14 satisfaction rating, compared to -5 for Labour MPs and -13 for Conservative MPs. Crucially for their re-election prospects, Liberal Democrat MPs are also the only ones to come out with a positive rating amongst people who say they are not currently intending to vote for their party: +7.
Labour MPs get a -16 rating from non-Labour supporters in their seats, whilst the huge difficulties the Conservatives face in appealing outside their existing vote is shown by the massive -31 rating their MPs get from non-Conservative supporters. That may not matter too much for existing Conservative MPs, but it is indicative of the big struggles the party faces in seats where they need to win over new support to win.


What if low US labor force participation is driven by low US labor standards?
There is no cliché more beloved by chin-stroking observers of The West than the "sclerotic" labor markets of Western Europe. France is of course the most notoriously sclerotic labor market; but Spain hasn't dodged sclerosis either; and even our Anglo-Saxon brethren in the United Kingdom have a certain sclerotic tendency. There is a problem with this diagnosis, … [Read more...] about What if low US labor force participation is driven by low US labor standards?


Easier selection in legend of horizontal views: The horizontal graphs offers a legend showing the color/name mapping. This also allows you to filter the view. You can now right-click in the legend and select "Show Only…" or "Show All".
More compact display of scheduling trace: The main trace view allows for several ways of rendering the scheduling trace. The most straight-forward is the "Gannt View Mode", where each task and interrupt has it's own column. However, when zoomed in, this often results in many empty columns and an unnecessary wide display. You can now select hide empty columns, either automatically (only when the display don't fit the window width) or always. Note that this is off by default (setting "Never").
Export and compare text traces: The new Event Log view has an interresting feature – "Window -> Export…". This allows you to compare traces using a standard diff/merge tool for text files. This way, you can spot differences between two versions of the same system, or between two behaviors (perhaps one correct and one that causes an error). If you don't care about small changes in timing, you can hide the timestamps in the "Formatting" menu.


The 54622D is a 100 MHz, 2+16 channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope from Agilent. Measure voltage or current signals over time in an electronic circuit or component to display amplitude, frequency, rise time, etc. Applications include troubleshooting, production test, and design.
The Agilent HP 54622D uniquely combines the detailed signal analysis of a scope with the multi-channel timing measurements of a logic analyzer. The 54622D lets you see the complex interactions among your signals on up to 18 channels simultaneously and the Agilent HP 54622D is ideally suited for CPLD and MCU based applications.


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Half a Million Pound Investment in The Command House, Chatham
russel January 11, 2022
The Command House, Chatham will open its doors to guests once more early in the new year, following a £512,000 investment. The new chapter in this landmark pub's story sees 40 new jobs created in the local area.
Built in the 1800s, this grade II listed building, steeped in military history, has period features, bags of character and a splendid view over the River Medway. Keeping all of its traditional charm firmly in place, the newly refreshed Command House is making the most of its historic building and unrivalled location.
Inside, The Command House is all about marrying traditional character with modern style. The building boasts features including brick vaulted ceilings in the basement bar, recessed windows and period tile and flagstone floors. The Command House is, however, not a relic of the past. An eclectic mix of old and new come together to create a warm, welcoming environment. With seating options at every turn, from quiet, secluded nooks to family tables – there is the perfect space for every get-together.
Outside, the generous garden area has also had a facelift. The traditional picnic-style tables have been renewed and refurbished. There is even no reason to return inside with the garden bar meaning you can order a drink while enjoying the sunshine. The garden bar is served by its own dedicated beer cellar, so has The Command Houses full range of drinks available. Perfect for enjoying an afternoon tea in the sunshine. The team can't promise the weather, but they can guarantee the proximity to the River Medway and beautiful local scenery. Come for the views and stay for the food, drink and hospitality.
After its short closure, The Command House reopens with a brand new, delicious menu. There is something to delight every day of the week with afternoon tea available daily, when pre-booked. Choose the Classic or why not indulge in the Tipsy Afternoon Tea with two glasses of prosecco or two cocktails per person, to accompany your delicious sandwiches, scones and desserts. On Sundays, The Command House is now serving Sunday roasts with all the trimmings and bottomless Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and gravy. With all your favourite cuts of meat and a hearty mushroom wellington, there is something for everybody at the table.
However, you need not wait until Sunday for some fabulous food. From the Lunch Date menu to dinner options that read like a greatest hits of favourite dishes – there is everything from crowd-pleasing sharing dishes to comforting pies and light bites. Food is served from 12pm to 10pm daily, making The Command House the perfect place to pop in any day of the week.
Of course, The Command House has an extensive drinks menu too. Classic cocktails you may know and love such as Aperol spritz and espresso martini. If you enjoy gin, The Command House is for you. They have numerous options from a quintessential London Dry to raspberry and watermelon infusions. There is also a Gin of the Month special to discover your new favourite tipple. A curated wine list means there is something to accompany every dish. Why not enjoy a prosecco or even a bottle of Veuve Clicquot for that special occasion? On tap, a selection of regional and local ales and craft ciders are available.
A new start means a new team and the brand-new Command House team are raring to go.
Alex Townsend, General Manager of The Command House, said: "I am so excited about the future of The Command House. The team love the pub's new look and can't wait to show people around when we open our doors again. The new menu is delicious and truly has something for everybody.
"It is a new chapter and I cannot wait to see the pub go from strength to strength. We are delighted to welcome guests, events and the local community again."
The Command House will mark their reopening with a special VIP event. The local community, businesses and dignitaries are invited to welcome back the new look Command House. Expect an evening of live music and community. Once reopened, The Command House will be welcoming community groups through their doors, including the local mother and baby club.
If there were not already enough reasons to pay a visit to The Command House, there is an action-packed weekly calendar of events planned, from quizzes to local events and more. Keep an eye on The Command House website and social media for upcoming news or to plan your visit.
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The Command House, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TX
Open daily 11am to 11pm, until Midnight Thursday to Saturday
Food served daily 12pm until 10pm
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A Nation of Immigrants: Latino Stories
Reference Materials, Primary Sources
Students can read the stories of immigrants from Mexico, Cuba, and other Latin American countries, and view objects related to the journey to America. Students can also learn about the experiences of workers in the in the mid-twentieth century Bracero guest worker program. This reference page is
A Puerto Rican Carnival Homepage
Reference Materials, Lessons & Activities
Students will learn more about the carnival traditions of Puerto Rico in this OurStory module. The module includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings. OurStory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use
A Visual Journey: Photographs by Lisa Law 1965-1971
Lisa Law's photographs provide glimpses into the folk and rock music scenes, California's blossoming counterculture, and the family-centered and spiritual world of commune life in New Mexico. In this online resource, students will examine themes from the 1960's counterculture. At the bottom of ea
Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life Homepage
This online exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The website covers each major period of Lincoln's private and public life, especially his years in Washington when he made the crucial decisions that ended slavery and preserved the nation. Also
All Aboard the Train
Reference Materials, Interactives & Media, Lessons & Activities
Railroads have moved people and cargo around America for more than 180 years. By using this OurStory module, children and adults can enjoy exploring the history of trains in America. Focused on actively reading Jingle the Brass, a historical fiction picture book about a ride on a steam l
America on the Move Homepage
This online exhibition explores the role of transportation in American history. Students will learn about communities wrestling with the changes that new transportation networks brought; how cities change, suburbs expand, and farms and factories become part of regional, national and international
America's New Birth of Freedom: Documents from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Through the use of downloadable images of the original documents and 4 brief videos using Lincoln's words to answer questions about the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, students will learn how Abraham Lincoln struggled with the same questions that many Americans had about th
American Racing: A Diversity of Innovation
Students can learn the century-long history of grass-roots invention in American automobile racing. This reference page is included in the online exhibition entitled America on the Move, which focuses on transportation in US history.
American Railroads in the 20th Century
Students can learn more about American railroads during the 20th century. This reference page is included in the online exhibition entitled America on the Move, which focuses on transportation in US history.
Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks
This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy—Talking about boogers. Stealing pocket change. Skateboarding. Wiping out. Braving up. Executing complicated handshakes. Planning an escape. Making jokes
Lookin' for Bird in the Big City
Burleigh Robert
A story of Miles Davis as a teenager searching for Charlie Parker in New York City.
Love to Langston
Tony Medina
Late Elementary School
Written in the art form Hughes cherished most, this biography in verse captures glimpses of the poet's world through his voice as author-poet Tony Medina imagines it.
Lucky Ears the True Story of Ben Kuroki
Dr. Jean A. Lukesh
A young reader's biography of Ben Kuroki, a Nebraska-born, Japanese American who fought very hard to become an American aerial gunner and a hero during World War II.
M. L. K.: The Journey of a King
Tonya Bolden
Bolden brings readers close to the great leader, Martin Luther King, and to the civil rights movement through detailed historical analysis and extensive notes.
Mail by the Pail
Colin Bergel
A young girl learns how mail is delivered to her father as he works on an offshore freighter.
Mailing May
Michael O. Tunnell
When a young girl can't afford to go visit her grandmother by train, her family discovers a less costly way for her to travel - by mail.
Mama Went to Jail for the Vote
Kathleen Karr
Pre-School,Early Elementary School
A humorous and poignant fictional story, this book is also an eye-opening view of the women's suffrage movement.
Maria Mitchell: A Life in Journals and Letters
Henry Albers
High School,Adult
A biography of Maria Mitchell which includes extensive quotes from Maria Mitchell's journals and letters.
Maria's Comet
Pre-School,Early Elementary School,Late Elementary School
Loosely based upon the childhood of Maria Mitchell, America's first woman astronomer, here is story of a girl who yearns for adventure.


Law Offices of Demetrius T. Abraham LLC is a general practice firm that represent clients having diverse legal problems. We provide excellent legal service in the following practice areas: 1) Criminal Defense; 2) Family Law; 3) Probate/Wills; 4) Personal Injury.
Whatever legal issue clients may be dealing with, we invite them to give us a call at 706-690-5060 for a consultation. We will gladly refer cases to other attorneys if clients are facing legal matters that fall outside of the scope of our practice areas.
We represent clients who have either just been arrested or have other criminal matters pending before the court. We handle felonies as well as misdeameanor cases. A large part of our practice is dedicated to assisting individuals that have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. Whether you have been charged with aggravated assault, or have just been charged with a DUI, please allow us to go to work for you. Remember, you will want to hire an experienced attorney who can assist and help preserve your rights. Call today for a consultation. Our number is 706-690-5060. We are here for you.
We handle divorces, both contested and uncontested. We also deal with child support and child custody issues, as well as child support modification matters. Finally, we assist individuals with legitimation issues. Whatever your Family Law issue, remember, it is really important to have an attorney guide you through the process to protect your legal interests. Please give us a call for a consultation. 706-690-5060. We are here for you.
Our firm can assist individuals with estate planning to include writing wills. Part of this service will often times include some type of advance directive. An advance directive can also be known as a living will which gives you the voice now while you are healthy to decide how you would like for your end of life care to be. We also can assist individuals with the probating of wills once the person who drafted the will dies. Our firm can not stress the importance of deciding today how you want your assets to be disposed of. We would love to talk with you today. Please give us a call to schedule a consultation. 706-690-5060. We are here for you.
We assist clients who have been hurt in auto accidents, injured by no fault of their own at a business, or even have been injured by a doctor due to the doctor's negligence. Whenever you have been injured, it is critical that you seek legal advice immediately to preserve your legal rights. An attorney will advise you of the next step to take to be made whole. Personal Injury law is all about making the client whole again from his or her injury. We help to facilitate that with our representation. Please give us a call today for a consultation. 706-690-5060. We are here for you.
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It's me! With short hair!!
Wearing the Lourdes jacket from the shiny, new 'Ticket' pattern collection by Named Clothing.
I was lucky enough to be a pattern tester for Named's latest collection, which meant that I received the jacket pattern free of charge. This blog post contains my own opinions on the pattern.
I was sure that I would love this jacket so, after making a quick muslin, I unfolded this beautiful linen, bought recently from Potter's Textiles. I am so pleased that I chose the linen for this jacket as the denimy colour means that it goes with almost everything, so lots of chances to wear it. Also, I had only bought 1m of 150cm wide fabric and, with careful placing of the pattern pieces, that was just enough for the jacket. Perfection!
The jacket has several lovely details: a round neckline, faux pockets set into the front darts (you could quite easily make these into real pockets), the lovely back pleat and the curved sleeve detailing, which Named calls a 'dolphin hem' on the cropped sleeves. It is also lined. I opted to use covered buttons as well for the first time ever. They were easy and fun to make and I like the look of them on this jacket. I wish now that I'd used blue thread instead of white for the buttonholes.
This is not a simple jacket to make and I love that the Ticket collection includes patterns for a range of sewing abilities. You can really get your teeth into this one and I learned some new techniques. The instructions for the jacket are comprehensive and include lots of little extras to give this a really lovely finish. The back pleat is cleverly stitched inside so that it holds its shape. The jacket even has narrow shoulder pads. Being a hoarder, I had saved some wide shoulder pads from the 80s and was able to just cut them down along the straight edge to fit. Note to self: smugly remind mother and sister of the reason I never throw anything away!
Excuse me while I switch to some older photos and longer hair.
The lining I used was cotton from the op shop.
I made this pattern exactly according to the instructions with only one change. I often find jackets too tight across my upper back and this was the case with my muslin for this jacket. To give some extra room in that area I just added 1cm on each side of the middle back seam when cutting out. I don't know if this is the correct way, but it worked fine. Otherwise I think the Named size chart is spot on.
Look at those cute little dolphins!
I am really pleased with this jacket and I loved making it. Here are a few more pictures with a different outfit.
What a great jacket. I live the sleeve detail and the pleat in the back. I would definitely wear this type of jacket. I am sure it will be a great addition to your autumn wardrobe.
I meant to say love the sleeve detail! Also love the new haircut btw!
I can imagine this looking great on you. Thank you for the haircut comment, it's so hard to get used to short hair!
This is a really cute little jacket with lots of special details. I love the fabric you used. Like your new look too.
Thank you. I love pattern testing!
I love the new haircut! The jacket is lovely and you have certainly done justice to the pattern. I have some of this linen from Potters and hope mine looks as good as yours made up.
Oh thank you. The linen is just beautiful. I'm so pleased this pattern came along or I probably would never have used it!
Love the fabric what a versatile piece. I'm definitely planning on making this so excited to see your version. The details and cut are just perfect.
Yes, it's a perfect jacket for a warm climate. I'll look forward to seeing yours!
Thank you and thank you! I know, aren't they cute!
What a great jacket; it's a lovely pattern with some nice detail. I like the back pleat and the dolphins!
Cutting your hair much shorter is a big step but you look great. Look forward to more photos of the new you.
I love cropped jackets and this one is particularly special. It looks fantastic over the cami and pants.
I'm an avid reader of your blog - and this is lovely! I'm severely tempted to make this is a silk brocade but I'm wondering if it would be too stiff.
Really!? I've been an avid reader of your blog for ages! I think this would be ok in a stiff fabric as long as it will be tamed into holding the back pleat. I hope you make it!
WOW! I love everything about this jacket! I love Named too, and this is such a nice contemporary style, complimented perfectly by that utterly gorgeous linen. Now I want one just exactly like it!
Lovely jacket - the whole outfit with the stripy dress, new haircut and sunnies is so chic!
So lovely, just received this pattern today and you have spurred me on. This one is at the top of the pile now ;-) Beautiful linen too!
I think the white buttonholes look nice. Lovely result!