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Lockweer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Lockweer
The name Lockweer is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It was a name given to a person who was a locksmith. [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lowe, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print. Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries. Occupational names have remained fairly common in the modern period. This is attested to by the continuing appearance of occupational suffixes at the end of many English surnames. Some of these suffixes include: herd, monger, maker, hewer, smith, and wright.
"It is interesting to notice that while Lockyer has predominated over Locksmith in our personal nomenclature, yet locksmith has nearly ousted lockyer as an occupative term." [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Early Origins of the Lockweer family
The surname Lockweer was first found in Somerset, where Kirby's Quest listed some of the first entries for the family: Nicholas le Lokyere; and Lucas le Lokier as both residing there, 1 Edward III (during the first year of Edward III's reign.) [3]CITATION[CLOSE]
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print. And this tradition continued through the years as the Register of the University of Oxford lists William Lokier from Somerset in 1604. [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
London had early records for the family too as the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list Henry le Lockier there at that time. [4]CITATION[CLOSE]
Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Early History of the Lockweer family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lockweer research.
Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1294, 1698, 1771, 1611 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Lockweer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Lockweer Spelling Variations
Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Lockweer include Lockyer, Lockyers, Lockier, Lokier, Locker, Lockweer and many more.
Early Notables of the Lockweer family (pre 1700)
Another 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lockweer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Lockweer family to the New World and Oceana
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Lockweer were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: George Lockyear, who settled in Virginia in 1663; Thomas Lockyer, who came to Virginia in 1663; and Jacob and Barbara Lockyer, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1766..
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^ Lowe, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
^ Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
^ Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
^ Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print

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Toronto Fastener Maker Opening Illinois Plant Due To Rising Ontario Energy Costs
Instead of investing further in its Toronto facilities, fastener manufacturer Leland Industries is planning major production expansion in Illinois, citing Ontario electricity costs that are "out of sight."
TORONTO — A Toronto-based manufacturer of fasteners says it is opening its new manufacturing facility in the United States because rising energy costs have made Ontario uncompetitive for investment.
Leland Industries employs about 220 people at its plants in Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario, and founder and CEO Byron Nelson says those workers will be protected.
But Nelson says Leland's business is increasing and expanding and Ontario's high electricity costs make it hard for the company to compete on a global scale.
Nelson anticipates Ontario's new cap-and-trade system, which comes into effect in January, will cause electricity and natural gas costs to rise even higher.
Nelson says Leland will not invest in Ontario any more because "the costs are just out of sight."
And he says the company plans a major expansion in production capacity in Illinois.
"This is good news for our company, but bad news for Ontario," Nelson said Tuesday.
"We've prided ourselves that a Canadian manufacturer with the right people, processes, and technologies, can compete with anyone in the world," he said. "But, we can no longer compete with the escalating energy costs we are seeing here in Ontario."
Jocelyn Williams Bamford — vice president of Automatic Coating Limited and spokeswoman for the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers in Ontario — said Leland is one of many smaller and medium-sized Ontario-based manufacturers that are looking to grow and seriously considering investing outside of Ontario.
"Ontario's energy costs are rising so quickly many manufacturers are reassessing whether it makes sense to expand production in this province," she said Tuesday in a statement.
Bamford said manufacturers have become more competitive and have been able to reduce emissions at the same time because they have invested in new technologies.
"Higher energy costs leave us less money for investment. And, if manufacturers can't invest in Ontario, it's not good for the economy or for jobs in this province. Ultimately, it's not good for the environment either," she said.
Nelson said Ontario has already lost a lot of manufacturers and will lose more because those in government "just do not understand."
Ontario Economic Development and Growth Minister Brad Duguid said in an email that the government recognizes that it has more work to do, "especially when it comes to controlling the costs related to upgrading our energy infrastructure."
Duguid also noted that the government will be lowering electricity costs for small and medium sized businesses by eight per cent starting Jan. 1, but Bamford said that "won't come close to offsetting the energy and transportation cost increases that lie in store for smaller manufacturers across Ontario."
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Jaclyn Wilks is a junior at Carthage College and is the current president of Enactus. Although she may take on many other roles here on campus, Enactus is something that is very near and dear to her heart.
JW: Enactus is an international entrepreneurial organization who believes that investing in students who take action for others creates a better world for us all. Carthage College Enactus is a group of diverse students who are dedicated to making local, national and global communities a better place. Just some of our projects include teaching elementary school students financial literacy, informing the elderly of the technological advances in today's society, creating feminine hygiene kits to send to women in third world countries, a quick pitch competition to give young entrepreneurs an outlet to begin creating their ideas, and we're just getting started! Carthage College Enactus strives to empower others by expanding to new heights.
HC: What has been the best part about being president?
JW: The best part about being president is being able to represent Enactus as a whole. Throughout my time here at Carthage, Enactus has always had a special place in my life. Being able to be the face of such a great organization that positively impacts the lives of so many is something that I am very proud of.
HC: What has been the most challenging issue you've faced?
JW: Enactus, at its roots, is a business based organization. Being a political science and criminal justice major, there are some aspects of the presidency that can be challenging. But I think business skills are something everyone should learn, and Enactus has helped me develop skills that I may not have been able to acquire elsewhere. Also, my executive board is a great group of individuals who I can count on at any time.
HC: What's your favorite part about Enactus?
JW: Every year Enactus teams from all over the country get the chance to showcase their projects and compete against other teams at the United States National Exposition. This competition is by far my favorite part about Enactus. The competition consists of a 17 minute memorized speech of a team's projects, followed by a five minute Q & A session from a panel of judges. These judges come from many of Enactus' national sponsors like Unilever, Hallmark, KPMG, Ford, Walmart and more! Last year, Carthage College Enactus placed third at the National Exposition in Kansas City, MO!
This competition is when I officially realized how big of an impact Enactus teams make on the world, and it's truly amazing to see what college students can do. The National Exposition is a place that you get to bond with your own Enactus team, teams from all over the nation, and you get to see all of the great things happening. I can assure you it's something you won't get to experience anywhere else.
HC: What are your hopes for future members?
JW: We have a really awesome group of freshmen this year, and it makes me so excited for the future of Carthage College Enactus! I hope that our future members are able to see how great of an organization Enactus truly is and that they find a passion for it like I did. I hope that they face challenges head-on and that they don't give up when they hit a roadblock because, from what I've learned, if you keep pushing the outcome will be beyond rewarding. I also hope that they keep having fun. This was my first "home" at Carthage and I hope it can be for others too.
HC: How does someone join Enactus at Carthage?
JW: They can simply show up to our meetings, which happen every Wednesday at noon in CC 111 (next to Starbucks), or they can email me ([email protected]) or Ashleigh Aybar ([email protected]).
HC: What kind of members are you and your team looking for?
JW: Our team is looking for anyone and everyone! Many people think that we are solely a business club. Currently, our team has majors across the board ranging from criminal justice, education, and political science to computer science, GIS, and finance. Our only qualification is that you're a student at Carthage who is dedicated to taking action to create a better world for us all.


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Indians Searched for Brahmastra, IPL, Nupur Sharma, and Agnipath The Most This Year
By Sandeep Kumar On Dec 8, 2022
Google has put out a report called "Year in Search 2022," which looks at the most important trends in search over the past year.
Google Trends in India's "Year in Search 2022" was dominated by sports events like the Indian Premier League (IPL), the FIFA World Cup, the Asia Cup, and the ICC T20. CoWin, an app made by the Union government to find vaccination centers, make appointments, and download vaccination certificates, is the only search in the top five that isn't about sports.
IPL, the most entertaining sporting event in the country, was at the top of the search list. On March 26, two new teams, the Lucknow Supergiants, and the Gujarat Giants joined the competition. This team beat Rajasthan Royals, led by Hardik Pandya, to win the 2022 title.
Brahmastra was a movie that was eagerly awaited and heavily advertised. The first part of it, called "Shiva," came out in theatres on September 9. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were two of the stars of the movie, which was directed by Ayan Mukherjee. Google Trends says that it was the most searched-for movie this year, even more than Blockbuster, even though it only got bad reviews.
Aside from Brahmastra and Kashmir Files, KGF 2, RRR, and Kantara were the most searched-for movies.
This year, the most searched person in India was Nupur Sharma, who used to speak for the BJP. During a TV debate in May, she said hurtful things about the Prophet Mohammad that upset a lot of people.
Muslims all over the country called for protests against her, and Islamic countries were very upset by what she said. The Supreme Court was given a case, and they said, "Her loose tongue has set the whole country on fire."
Rishi Sunak, who was the prime minister of the UK, was also on the list. This may have been because of his ties to India and the fact that his victory was widely celebrated there. The list was mostly made up of politicians, but Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen were also on it.
Indians also seemed interested in the Union government's Agnipath Scheme, which was the most searched term on the list. It was announced on June 14 and will replace the current way of recruiting by putting Agniveers in charge of the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy for four years. Some of these Agniveers may be given permanent jobs.
The goal of the plan was to make sure that the military was well-trained and in good shape. North Atlantic Treaty Organization is another popular search term (Nato). People seem to have read more about the Ukraine-Russia war because of it.
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Silicon Valley Billionaire Vinod Khosla Says "Stay Off My Beach"
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The Basque Country
Situated in the extreme South-West of France, the French Pays Basque is part of the "départment" of the Pyrénées Atlantiques, which also includes Béarn. Much of the population is calling for the creation of a recognized Pays Basque "département".
The Basque Country is nevertheless a cultural entity which goes far beyond the French part, further south in Spain, the Basque Country on the south side is made up of 4 other provinces, which grouped together with the north side in France, forms the Basque Country whole.
The Basque Country in France and Spain
The Pays Basque stretches to the South of the Adour River, along the Atlantic Coast, the Pyrénées mountains and the Béarn, three former provinces. They are :
Le Labourd (875 km2 and 220,000 inhabitants) which includes the famous port of Bayonne (40,000 habitants) in Hendaye.
La Basse Navarre (1,345 km2 and 30,000 inhabitants) and its capital, Saint Jean Pied de Port (1,420 inhabitants).
La Soule (845 km2 and 17,800 inhabitants) and its mountains of Mauléon (3,350 inhabitants).
The Côte Basque (Basque Coast) : after the large beaches of Les Landes, the shoreline becomes very steep and jagged from Biarritz and further south. The Basque Coast has a succession of cliffs until you reach Hendaye rising to 50 metres in height.
The Basque Mountain is located in the Western part of the Pyrénées where the peaks are less steep; Pic D'Orhy in Soule is the highest peak in the Basque Country at 2017m. Generally the highest peaks are situated to the East of the region, towards Béarn and to the South along the Spanish border.
On the south side, the Basque Country is made up of 4 other provinces :
Navarre (The Kingdom of Navarre) with an area of 12,100 km2, the capital of which is the city of Pamplona, known for its Saint Firmin celebrations.
The 3 remaining provinces make up the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country :
Guipúzcoa, a territory bordering on France, which extends the coasts of the Basque Country north side in France. Its area is 1909 km2 and the most important cities are San Sebastian and Irun.
Biscay, on the Cantabrian Sea and with an area of 2217km2, the main city of which is Bilbao.
Alava, an interior territory of 3,037 km2, the capital of which is the city of Vitoria Gasteiz.
The Basque Country on the south side of the border is divided between its coastal territories popular with Hispanic tourists, but also French with beautiful seaside resorts, miles of beaches as far as the eye can see, dynamic and modern cities, lively, like Bilbao and San Sebastian and a hinterland with more landlocked interior territories. To travel in the Basque mountains of this great region is to touch the heart of the Basque Country, its customs, its gastronomy, its legends, its men and women with a powerful and generous character at the same time. More confidential, tourism outside the coasts is however in full expansion and the amateurs of nature, sport, small picturesque villages, are each year more numerous to leave to its discovery. Alava remains in particular a beautiful gem to polish...
Passaia Bay
The Basque Country climate is temperate and mild. The yearly average temperature stays around 13°C thanks to the influence of the Gulf Stream and the natural barrier protection of the Pyrénées mountains. Autumns and winters are mild and pleasant; spring is rather mild but wet and summers do not see excessively high temperatures. Rainfall makes the Basque Country a green landscape all year round.
In the southern part of the Basque Country, Navarre, which is a large territory, enjoys several types of climate: the north and the border with France and the west are rather humid and cool, with significant rainfall and in the south from the region on the contrary, we come across an ecosystem of the desert type. The Bardenas Reales region has cool but mild winters and very hot summers, it is dry all year round like in the Elbre Valley. You will enjoy visiting the north in summer or the first half of September and the south of Navarre in June and September, or even in October and spring depending on the year.
Guipuzcoa is a small territory, mainly coastal, which has a warm oceanic climate with significant rainfall throughout the year. You will feel good there in all seasons, even if June / July and August remain the most pleasant and lively moments ! Biscay, which enjoys the same type of climate, but a little more temperate, is pleasant from April to October.
The Alava, which is a land without coasts, is however temperate hot, that is why there are many vineyards in the most southern territories. September and October are the driest and pleasant months, moreover it is also the period of the grape harvest, a good reason more to go to visit Vitoria Gasteiz and the rest of this province.
history of the Basque country
Various ages define the history of the Basque Country.
The history of the Basque Country starts with the Palaeolithic period. It is also believed to be one of the oldest ethnic groups in Europe, even if many hypotheses are still unresolved regarding its origins...
The first vestiges are traced back to 100,000 years BC and some significant cave paintings have been found dating back to before 35,000 years BC. They were discovered for example, in the Isturitz cave.
The Neolithic period sees the building of the first villages and the development of agriculture and herding, the Basque Country then had 10,000 inhabitants.
THE INFLUENCE OF CELTS AND ANTIQUITY
It is believed that the Celtic people had a considerable influence on the birth of the Basque culture, perhaps part of the language and the work of the various materials used at that time. Walking through the southern part of the Basque Country, in the remote mountains of Navarre and in the southern part of Guipuzcoa and Vizcaya, we find Cromlechs, sites with alignments of menhirs and dolmens, characteristic of this influence Important and ancient Celtic on the Basque culture.
Romans founded the camps of Bayonne, Haspparen and Saint Jean le Vieux and used the Basque ports. They built the Roman road between Bordeaux and Astorga. During Roman times, trade prospered, the vine was introduced and ore was extracted. The "Vascons", the biggest ethnic Basque group, took refuge in the mountains; they only came down after the collapse of the Roman Empire and raided the towns. They were not lead by any particular leader, which shows that, even at that time, there was the emergence of an independent and egalitarian society.
It was also during that period that Christianity gradually penetrated the Basque Country. With the Goth invasion, the region was under the authority of the Bishop of Toulouse, Saint Saturnin. From the arrival of Christianity in the Basque Country all its Saints emerge later in the traditional Saint celebrations of the Basque summer !
Dolmen de la Sorginexte
Roncesvalles and Roland's song
The battle of Roncevaux is known by the features (not always very Historical) of the Song of Roland, which opposed Charlemagne to the Basques and the Muslims then settled in the Basque Country. The famous battle which took place in the north of Spain, in Navarre at Roncevaux was the end of the Count Roland, lieutenant of Charlemagne.
During the Middle Ages, the 3 Basque provinces were dominated by various groups. The most significant was based on the Spanish principle of the "Fueros" (local laws and privileges extended to towns, provinces, or particular groups) providing them with a political and administrative economy ahead of their time. Navarre was the best example, the kingdom of Navarre was then at its peak.
19th and 20th centuries : NATIONALISM and TOURIST development
The French revolution and the abolition of a privileged society brought an end to the Fueros system, the King of France and Navarre became King of the French. In 1792, the deputies of Labourd could not for long oppose the creation of the department of the Basses Pyrénées, during the proclamation of the Republic and the restructuring of the new administrative areas of France; Pyrénées Atlantiques consequently incorporated Béarn and the Basque Country.
It is from that time that the Basque people felt they wanted autonomy. The translation of all official French texts was rejected by most Basque inhabitants who requested that they be published in Euskera, the Basque language, in order to be understood by the whole Basque population. Now everything is in place for the development of Basque nationalism on both sides of the boundary, France and Spain. This seemed the only way for the society, caught between two countries, to defend their language and their "country".
The policies of General Franco's regime in Spain, the bombings of the Spanish Basque villages, including the infamous Guernica, and the wall of silence reigning all over Spain, regional identity was ignored. This led, on the Spanish side, to the radicalisation of the movement towards independance resulting in the creation in 1959 of two simultaneous activist movements: Enbata in the north and ETA in the south. Their slogan was "Euskadi Ta Askatasuna" - "The Basque Country and its freedom".
Guernica's tree
It was only in 1975, when General Franco died, that Juan Carlos, King of Spain, legalised the Basque language in the same way as Catalan, Galician and Castillan were recognised. The autonomy in the south is on its way but it will not be an easy process, the northern activist movement Iparretarak ("Those of the North") also joined ETA. The independent community, Euskadi, south of the boundary, was created in 1979. The political military branch of ETA gradually changed into a political party with Herri Batasuna who wanted "popular unity " participating in elections. The new Basque parliament was instituted in Vittoria in 1980.
The eighties are not all peaceful. During the time of the socialism of Felipe Gonzales in the south and François Mitterrand in the north there were a number of extremist acts carried out by the separatist group, Groupes Armés de Libération (GAL). There were the arrests of violent protesters in France. Basque political refugees were arrested by the Spanish police in public places such as bars in Bayonne or Hendaye. The promises of François Mitterrand to create a Basque department in the north never happened and did not help to calm the situation.
It was only in the nineties that the peace process on the Spanish side started paying off. But extremism is still present and claimants for autonomy are now showing a tendency to radicalism, even if ETA (separatist group) shows some signs of weakening and prefering to talk about the political management of the conflict. The new Spanish government of Zapatero has played a key role in reducing tensions but the decommissioning of weapons is not totally finalised. On the French side, the situation is closely monitored, especially as Corsica was given some concessions. This has not gone down well with the French Basques who always claimed independence which was rejected by the French government. The History of the Basque Country is not quite finished yet.
Despite all this turmoil, during the 20th century the Basque country became a very trendy tourist destination.Balneo therapy tourism developed, especially around cities such as Biarritz which was a luxury resort with tailored amenities. Hotels and Thalasso therapy centres sprang up along with golf courses and casinos. There was a trend towards fitness tourism with the development of surfing and other activities.
The Basque Country managed to take advantage of its identity and make it a trendy "brand", its traditions and popular fairs, the art of the "good life", the quality of a protected architectural environment...
DISCOVER THE PAYS BASQUE
the three PROVINCES of the PAYS BASQUE NORTHERN, FRENCH COAST :
Presented in our chapter "Visiting the Basque Country" you will discover the highlights of the historic, architectural and natural treasures for each of these former provinces :
Le Labourd, the French Basque coastline, from, Biarritz, Bayonne and Anglet to Saint Jean de Luz and Hendaye There is fishing, balneo therapy, spas, luxury hotels and casinos, surfing as well as some typical smaller villages in the countryside, their churches and their traditional Labourdine houses.
La Basse Navarre was caught between France, Navarre and England, The Basse Navarre underwent many influences which is evident in its architecture. Visit Saint Jean Pied de Port, Irouleguy and its wines, Saint Etienne de Baigorry, Saint Palais, grasslands and forests...
La Soule, the smallest and the most ingrained in its traditions. You will see the peaks of the Basque Country, the dense forests, the gorges, the shepherds and their herds, Mauléon, Larrau, Sainte Engrâce...
The 4 provinces of the Basque Country, south side, in Spain
The Basque Country also extends south of the border between France and Spain, it is even there that it is the largest. Discover the 4 Basque provinces, south side. Don't hesitate to click to discover our detailed guide to these regions, subdivided for clarity.
Navarre : In the south of the Pyrenees, it is the Kingdom of Navarre, a large territory which capsizes between mountains, marvelous forests and desert territories with captivating reliefs.
Discover the north of Navarre, with its valleys, its bays and its parks dotted with caves. Here we are in the heart of the Basque Country and the legends are almost palpable! Take a vacation near a blue lake, walk through history in Roncevaux, taste the wonderful cheeses made with milk that breathes pasture. Real "slow" vacations.
Discover the Pamplona region and this festive city which comes alive in July at the Saint Firmin celebrations. The largest city in Navarre has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Moving there for several days is a good idea to explore the interesting and varied region that surrounds it.
Discover the center of Navarre, its medieval villages, its mysterious, sacred atmosphere... Do you take the road to Santiago de Compostela ? Will you be tempted by a festive evening in a bodega ? Gastronomy is another reason to stop in this territory, between two hikes in the gorges and in search of waterfalls and vultures, you will eat delicious succulent dishes...
On the way to the Bardenas Reales desert ! Have you always dreamed of seeing the great American desert spaces ? No need to cross the Atlantic, because the Bardenas are just as breathtaking! A unique territory, sometimes inhospitable but so attractive... It is a dream place for a getaway of several days, far from crowded, far from civilization... Guaranteed retirement !
Pampelune and Olite
Guipuscoa : In the extension of the French coast and Hendaye, there is the Guipuscoa and the famous city of San Sebastian, where many French people come every weekend to get drunk on the electric and authentic atmosphere of the pedestrian alleys. There is also Irun, which beyond its stores has so much to offer...
The coast of Guipuzcoa is attractive : Full of sunny seaside resorts, a relaxed way of life escapes, contagious and addictive... Walk around Hondarribia and its beautiful palaces, the whole bay of Passaia has surprises in store for you. hinterland is the kingdom of hiking and apples !
Inland from Guipúzcoais the kingdom of natural parks : Aizkorri, Aralar, as well as small villages with still vivid medieval history, nestled in the hollow of the mountains. It is the ideal place for a road trip from village to village, to taste good homemade dishes with fresh products between visits and culture breaks.
Hondarribia and San Sebastian
Biscay : It is dotted with coastal villages, superb beaches and small gargottes of fishermen. Inland, it's a bit like in Guipuzcoa, with more relief. Mountaineering enthusiasts meet there, as well as hikers.
The coast of Biscay : The fishing port of Ondarroa, next to smaller and more intimate like Lekeitio. Guernica made famous with Picasso's painting, we then get closer to the Ria de Bilbao by following the coast which is crisscrossed by a multitude of coastal villages, perfect for a road trip. In Mundaka, will you be surfing ? In Bakio, will you taste wine ? Gorliz, Sopelae and Getxo is perfect for family vacations, and finally you will come to the vibrant Bilbao ! Its museums will appeal to lovers of art and culture, take long walks in this beautiful city to appreciate it from every angle. Then continue, not forgetting to see the Metallic Bridge of Biscay, along the coast towards the small fishing villages.
The mountains of Biscay : Ancient medieval villages, geological curiosities or vestiges of a distant Celtic past. Between natural parks and religious heritage, there are many things to see. Ziortza-Bolibar, Durango, and the whole mining region towards Balmaseda is home to caves and villages with more cows than inhabitants !
Bermeo and Balmaseda
The Alava : The only territory in the Basque Country on the south side, without access to the sea, the Alava has a lot of charms to take away from whoever takes the time to explore it.
Northern Alava is conducive to relaxation with its dam lakes which are pleasant recreational areas. This is also where the Gorobe Massif is located, there are some of the highest peaks in the Basque Country, exceeding 1000m above sea level. Towards Laudio, you will go to do some shopping perhaps?
The center and Vitoria Gasteiz are surprising because you might not expect, in the middle of the countryside, to see the emergence of a city so modern and well organized as Vitoria Gasteiz. Very ecological oriented, it is really a pleasant place to discover. Stroll through the city to see its frescoes, pedestrian streets, a very peaceful atmosphere
South of Alava, there is one thing not to miss the hectares of vines of the Rioja Alavaise, which gives birth to generous wines to discover absolutely if you are lovers of this beverage. In Laguardia, a beautiful medieval town, there are not far from the lagoons for bird watching fans.
The Basque Country offers many treasures: castles, churches, priories, caves, museums and beautiful countryside… many reasons to stay in the region.
See our chapter "Tourist Attractions".
FROM THE treasures OF THE LOCAL PRODUCT...
Pays Basque products are renowned, the highlights include :
The different sea products,
Sheep cheeses
The very "trendy" Piment d'Espelette (Espelette pepper)
Le Jambon de Bayonne (Bayonne Ham)
The wine of Irouleguy, cider, Patxaran (liqueur)
The chocolate, Basque cake filled with almond cream or black cherries...
See our chapter Basque Gastronomy !
... to the best local dishes and basque cuisine
Basque gastronomy is very rich, with the influences of Gascony and Les Landes to the north and Spain to the south. Enjoy fish and pork dishes as well as tapas! There are many good restaurants in the Basque Country, do not hesitate to stop and taste the local cuisine.
Visit our chapter "Restaurants"
In our chapter "Accommodation" you will find all the options you would expect: campsites, guesthouses, self-catering accommodation, holiday villages, Bed & Breakfast and hotels of all ratings. From the most luxurious room to the most basic one, you will find something to suit you in the Pays-Basque.
sports and leisure activites
To help you discover the treasures of the Basque Country, many activities are on offer: strolls along the Corniche Basque (Basque Coastal Road) or the mountain trails (mountain biking, rock climbing). There are seaside activities (surfing, parasailing, fishing and boat rides) and all white-water activities (rafting, etc). Discover the activities that make the culture of the Basque Country : the different games of Basque pelote (Cesta Punta, Main nue, Chistera) and the games of "force Basque" (Corrida, golf and of course rugby) !
Visit our chapter "Sports and activities".
festival, fairs, exhibition and shows in pays Basque
All year long, the Basque Country is at the centre of numerous Saint celebrations and country fairs, festivals, cultural and culinary shows. These include :
Les Fêtes de Saint Vincent, Ciboure and Hendaye : End of January
La Fête du Cidre, (Cider Festival) Bayonne : End of March or end of May
La Fête de la Mer, (Sea Festival) Guethary : last Sunday in May
La Fête de la cerise d'Itxassou (Itxassou Cherry Fair) : June
Les Fêtes de la Madeleine à Saint-Palais (Madeleine Fair) : 23rd to 27th July
Les Fêtes de Bayonne (Bayonne Fair) : first Wednesday in August
Le Festival de Force Basque, Saint-Palais (Force Basque Festival) : End of August
Les Fêtes Patronales d'Urrugne : beginning of September
Les Fêtes Patronales de Sare : Mid-September
La Fête de Guadalupe in Hondarribia in September
La Fête du Piment, Espelette (Espelette Pepper Festival) : last Sunday in October
Fête du Gâteau Basque (Gateau Basque Fair) : 1st October
Les Fêtes de la Saint Martin, Biarritz : November.
La Foire aux Pottocks, Helette (Pottocks Fair) : End of November.
SanFermines celebrations in July in Pamplona
La Semana Grande in San Sebastian in August
San Martial celebration in Irun at the end of June
The Virgen Blanca celebrations of Vitoria Gasteiz in August
The Tolosa Carnival in March
Olentzero, in the big cities of the Basque Country on the south side, as Christmas approaches, he is the icon of local Santa
Harvest festivals in Alava mid September
The San Sebastian Drum Parade on January 20
The concha banderas in early September in San Sebastian
the pays Basque... in the books and in the movies
The Pays Basque has an extended list of historical and visitor guides, below are some of them :
Tourism, Culture, History and Gastronomy :
"Histoire générale du Pays Basque"- Éditions "Elkar Lanean"
"Le Pays Basque" by Pierre Loti - Éditions "Aubéron"
"Les Basques" by Roger Collins - Éditions "Perrin"
"La Question Basque" by Denis Laborde" - Editions "L'Harmattan"
Literature :
"L'Homme seul" by Bernardo Atxaga - Éditions "Bourgeois"
"Obabakoak" by Bernardo Atxaga - Éditions "Celesa"
Recommended Visitor Guides :
"Guide Vert Pays Basque, France, Espagne et Navarre "- "Editions de Voyages - Michelin"
"Le Petit Futé" Basque Country
"Le Guide du Routard" Basque Country France and Spain
"Les Guides Bleus" Basque Country at "Hachette"
"Pays basque" encyclopaedias of travel at "Gallimard" Editions
"GEOGUIDE" Basque Country - "Gallimard" Editions
"Un grand week-end à Biarritz, Bayonne, Saint Jean de Luz." - Hachette Editions.
"Pays Basque le guide idéal" Atlantica Eds Editions
Various publications and documentations from the Pays Basque Tourist Offices.
haize randonnée :
Haize is the new generation of hiking guide (photography / graphic / technical) by Adrien Ballanger. You can browse Adrien Ballanger's photographs thanks to his Instagram account by clicking here !
Crédits Photos ©Fotolia
The Iparralde Guide by Michel Pierre LÉON
A beautiful book to offer or to be offered, which comes to start a series of books on hiking, nature, Basque heritage. The first volume concerns Labourd. Michel Pierre Léon has criss-crossed the region to offer us magnificent photos accompanied by texts of presentations and anecdotes. You can also send an e-mail to Michel Pierre LÉON to order his work: leonmichelpierre@gmail.com


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Is Bipartisanship on National Security Beneficial? Australia's Politics of Defence and Security
Andrew Carr
One of the most widely-endorsed norms in Australian politics is the requirement for bipartisanship in the management of defence and security policy. This norm is assumed to lead to good policy creation, foster political unity, and protect those who implement national policy (particularly the military). The paper argues that evidence for all three of these claims is overstated. In addition, the effects of the norm are often counter-productive and even harmful to the conduct and management of Australian policy. The paper concludes by arguing that the norm of bipartisanship for Australian defence and security policy should be abandoned.
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Carr, A. (2017). Is Bipartisanship on National Security Beneficial? Australia's Politics of Defence and Security. Australian Journal of Politics and History, 63(2), 254-269. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajph.12349
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Tag Archives: Sir Andrew de Harcla
Highead Castle and Thistlewood Tower
Posted on May 16, 2017 by JuliaH
Pele or peel towers are a peculiarity of the Anglo-Scottish borders. They came into existence in a medieval environment, largely during the Scottish Wars of Independence, when the population lived in fear of constant attack. Really and truly none should still be standing as when James VI of Scotland became James I of England he decreed that the borders should henceforth be known as the "Middle Shires" and that pele towers should be torn down. He also executed or deported men with the most notorious border surnames, both English and Scots, to drive his message home.
In essence a pele tower is a mini castle that is easily defendable. The large ones have a barmkin or yard enclosed by a wall or palisade of some description. In wealthier towers this would be stone in other locations it would be more of a thorny hedge like structure. The idea was that cattle could shelter in the barmkin whilst people sheltered in the tower that was usually several stories high and many feet thick. The basement room of a tower would be vaulted and used for storage. Often the original access to the living quarters of the tower would be through a hole in the vaulted ceiling via a ladder which could then be drawn up after the defenders.
I've long been familiar with the pele tower at Hutton-in-the Forest which is the home of Lord and Lady Inglewood. The original tower is now the joint of the two arms of the substantial manor house that grew in later centuries. However, it was during a walk near Ivegill that I encountered the remnants of two more pele towers.
Highead Castle can't be seen from the road and I only glimpsed it through trees – a sort of red sandstone Cumbrian Sleeping Beauty affair. It began life as a pele tower and grew into something rather grander in 1550 when it was purchased by the Richmond family. This in its turn was remodeled during the Eighteenth Century to become a rather lovely Palladian house featuring eleven bays and a pediment not to mention rather a lot of carved ornamentation and Italianate balustrading. As is the way of these things the builders fell upon hard times and by the end of the nineteenth century the castle had changed hands yet again.
Unfortunately the castle caught fire in 1956 and was left a wreck. There was a plan to pull it down during the 1980s that came to nothing on account of local protest and since then renovation work has commenced. I hope that it will be a bit like a phoenix and eventually turn into a dwelling again as the ruins that I saw through the trees were rather beautiful.
The next pele tower on my walk rejoices in the rather lovely name of Thistlewood Tower. It's a two-storey tower with a vaulted undercroft and like some of the rather grander pele towers it was extended once England and Scotland ceased raiding one another and windows inserted – so technically it ceased being a fortification and turned into a rather grand farm house. In this instance the extension is a seventeenth century one.
The land around Thistlewood is first mention as being owned by John de Harcla, the brother of Sir Andrew de Harcla, who was executed for treason in Carlisle by Edward II. John suffered the same fate meaning that the land became Crown property by reason of the attainder against John.
In 1326 Ralph Dacre received tenure of the land and tower that stood on the site for a period of ten years but the following year it was granted to William L'Engles (there is a little bit of surname difficulty at this point as I think the name should be de Beaulieu) for life. There then followed a legal wrangle between the new owner and the old tenant. In 1330 Dacre petitioned Parliament that he should be allowed to complete his tenure but clearly by 1358 Thomas de Beaulieu was extending the property to include a chapel and it is Thomas who is most often referenced in the Victorian secondary sources. The tower remained in de Beaulieu hands until the death of William de Beaulieu in 1434.
The tower passed once more into the hands of the Dacres where it remained until they finally blotted their copybooks once too often during the reign of Elizabeth I.
In 1568 Richard Dacre of Aikton and his family were accused of plotting at Thistlewood and Carlisle to aid Mary Queen of Scots. Richard was up to his neck in the middle of the Rising of the North along with his relation, a cousin of some kind, Leonard Dacre.
Leonard Dacre's, the second son of the Fifth Lord Dacre, wrote a number of letters to Mary Queen of Scots who called him "Dacres with the croked back". The Rising of the North is often seen as a catholic conspiracy but Leonard's concerns were rather more prosaic. His nephew, the sixth lord though still a minor, had been killed in an accident in May 1569 with a vaulting horse in Norfolk where he was a ward of the Duke of Norfolk along with his three sisters. Unsurprisingly Thomas Howard, the fourth Duke of Norfolk, ensured that three of his sons married the three sisters and that the estates became part of the Howard empire. On 19th June that same year a court in Greenwich concluded that the title of the Baron Dacre of the North had ceased to exist and that, furthermore, the lands should be divided between the boy's three sisters. Leonard believed that he should be the seventh Lord Dacre – and that meant getting the family loot as well as the title. Leonard was not amused. It should also be said that many of the border families allied themselves with Dacre because of the power of their name in a quasi-medieval society despite the fact that times were beginning to change – for a start many of them wrote to Cecil complaining about Thomas Howard's management.
Essentially Leonard tried to play both sides of the game. He protested his loyalty to Elizabeth and in so doing settled old scores, was even commended in December 1569 for his actions against the rebels but he continued to play both sides of the field until he saw which way the wind was blowing. At the point where it became clear that Elizabeth's forces would prevail he secured Naworth Castle as part of his estate, along with other Dacre strong holdings, and refused admittance to his fellow rebels who sought him out to provide a safe haven.
By this point everyone was suspicious of him including Lord Scrope who was the Warden of the West Marches based in Carlisle. On the 19th February 1570 Henry Carey Lord Hunsdon received a note from his cousin Queen Elizabeth I, who was nobody's fool, ordering him to capture Dacre. On the following morning Hundson and Sir John Forster, the Warden of the Middle March rolled up with a large force of riders outside Naworth. Hunsdon realizing that he wasn't prepared for a siege decided to press on to Carlisle to meet up with Lord Scope's forces.
For reasons best known to himself Dacre followed along behind until the royal forces reached the banks of the River Gelt at which point he ordered his men to charge – the affair became known as the Battle of Gelt Bridge. According to sources Dacre had an army of 3000 borderers. He was defeated Hunsdon's force which was approximately half the size of Dacre's army.
Dacre fled into Scotland and from there to the Low Countries where he received a pension from Philip II of Spain and agitated for an invasion until he died in 1573.
Unsurprisingly the Dacre estates fell to the Crown by attainder, Thistlewood Tower tenanted by Richard Dacre of Aikton among them – meaning that it was once again Crown land.
These days it has been restored and is for sale once again.
In an aside it would appear that Richard's son William who was married to the niece of the Bishop Edmund Grindal was also implicated in the rebellion. William was pardoned and settled in St Bees.
Rose Castle next I think.
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Posted on June 23, 2013 by JuliaH
At Kirkby Stephen I am hard on the trail of Sir Andrew de Harcla, First Earl of Carlisle – hero and traitor. I've posted elsewhere about his treaty with Robert Bruce that left Edward II so enraged that he had Sir Andrew arrested, stripped of his titles and sent to a traitor's death on Harraby Hill in 1325 despite the fact that Edward owed his crown to Sir Andrew. Various bits of Sir Andrew's anatomy were nailed to various city gates but eventually his sister was allowed to gather his remains together and bury him near his childhood home- Hartley Castle- which is just down the road from Kirkby Stephen.
Hartley Castle lies beneath the Eighteenth/Nineteenth Century house that stands on the castle's outer court. On Sir Andrew's death all his property was forfeit to the crown. It passed from Harcla or Hartley hands into those of Ralph Neville of Raby. He sold it on to Thomas de Musgrave. The stones from Hartley Castle were used by the Musgraves to build a manor house at Edenhall.
There are two memorials to the Musgraves in Kirkby Stephen Church and until I read the notes in the church I assumed the knightly effigy in the Hartley Chapel belonged to Sir Andrew. It turns out that the knightly chap is Sir Richard de Musgrave- a good century later than the earl (note to self revisit medieval costume)- while the humble red sandstone slab next to the altar belongs to Sir Andrew. It makes sense because this is, after all, the position with most honour attached to it.
The church really is well worth a visit. The Norman church stands on the site of an earlier Saxon church. This in itself sums up Kirkby Stephen. It's knee-deep in history going back to the Stone Age and Bronze Age. But back to the church. You enter the church precincts through a cloistered area built in 1810. Once inside the church, known as 'the Cathedral of the Dales,' as well as the mellow smell of wax and polish there's plenty of evidence of generations of worshippers. There're eighteenth century shelves for bread to be given as alms to the poor.
And a Loki stone. There are only two Loki stones in the whole of Europe and one of them is in Kirkby Stephen. Loki was the Norse god of mischief. The other Norse gods chained him up because he was a very naughty god…or words to that effect. Kirkby Stephen's Loki stone has been Christianised as he comes from the shaft of a tenth century Anglo-Danish cross shaft. Loki has been transformed into the devil in chains.
After all that excitement it was time to brave the rain once again and go in search of tea and scones – all of which, I think you will find, are essential to most acts of historical research.
The sun had come out by the time we'd had a nice cup of tea and I was able to explore the town. It was once on the borders and the inhabitants built it so that the streets were deliberately narrow. They've been widened but it is easy to see how the people of Kirkby Stephen set about protecting themselves from the Scots.
There was also a fascinating leaflet in the tourist information office about Kirkby Stephen's secret tunnels. One of the suggestions made is that there is a tunnel leading to Hartley Castle as part of the defences against the aforementioned Scots- having said that the leaflet also suggests tax avoidance, plague tombs and links with Pendragon Castle which is just down the road. And yes, Pendragon Castle does have links with King Arthur. He gets everywhere.
On a more historically viable basis I discovered that Kirkby Stephen was heavily involved in the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536/7 which was the North's response to Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. James I managed to irritate the citizens of the town when he tried to confiscate some of their land and perhaps unsurprisingly in the light of the previous two facts the town supported Parliament during the English Civil War. They even managed to get themselves involved with a plot against Charles II in 1663. The Kaber Rigg Plot failed and its leaders were hung in Appleby. Who would have thought that such a tranquil little place could have so much fascinating history?
Posted in Anglo-Scottish history, Border Reivers, Kings of England, Legends	| Tagged Charles II, Hartley Castle, Kaber Rigg Plot, King Arthur, Kirkby Stephen, Loki Stone, Pendragon Castle, Pilgrimage of Grace, secret tunnels, Sir Andrew de Harcla	| 1 Reply


The Gophers needed a full 40-minutes to shake off the rust of a nine-day layoff tonight as they defeated North Dakota State University, 63-59. Ralph Sampson III scored 15-points and pulled down 6-rebounds. Rodney Williams finished with 14-points and 8-rebounds.
Minnesota (12-1, 4-6 Big Ten) will play at Nebraska Sunday afternoon for the first time as Big Ten foes. Tubby Smith is looking for more from his leaders, Ralph Sampson III and Rodney Williams. Smith told the Star Tribune "if they're not doing it, we have to find guys that will do it." The two veterans only had four rebounds combined in the tough 63-59 loss at Iowa on Wednesday.
Ralph Sampson III led the way with 15 points, eight rebounds and four blocks as Minnesota beats St. Peter's 69-47. The Gophers become the first team in the NCAA to win 10 games.


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NA-272 (Kech-cum-Gwadar) () was a constituency for the National Assembly of Pakistan.

Election 2002

General elections were held on 10 Oct 2002. Zubaida Jalal Khan an Independent candidate won by 44,177 votes.

Election 2008

General elections were held on 18 Feb 2008. Yaqoob Bizenjo of Balochistan National Party won by 61,655 votes.

Election 2013

General elections were held on 11 May 2013. Sayed Essa Nori of Balochistan National Party won by 15,835 votes and became the member of National Assembly.

References

External links
Election result's official website

NA-272
Abolished National Assembly Constituencies of Pakistan


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import random

from requests import post

from myclass import Information, ChessBoard
from styles import Style, array

class Generator(object):
    # def generate_int(self, num, range_top, range_button = 0):
    # 	int_list = []
    # 	for i in range(num):
    # 		int_list.append(random.randint((range_button, range_top))
    # 	for item in int_list:
    # 		print item
    def generate_order_int(self, num, range_top, range_button=0):
        int_list = []
        for i in range(range_button, range_top):
            int_list.append(i)
        for item in int_list:
            print(item)

    def generate_chess(self):
        chess_pos_list = []
        chess = Style(random.randint(1, 21))
        # chess.showStyle()
        shift_l = random.randint(0, 14)
        shift_r = random.randint(0, 14)
        # print shift_r
        # print shift_l
        for pos in chess.pointsSet:
            chess_pos_list.append((min(13, pos[0] + shift_l), min(pos[1] + shift_r, 13)))
        return set(chess_pos_list)

    def showChess(self, chess_pos_list):
        board = array.create2D(14, 14, 0)
        for point in chess_pos_list:
            board[point[0]][point[1]] = 1
        array.write2D(board)

    def generate_post_data(self):
        points = self.generate_chess()
        print(points)
        chess = Style(points)
        info = Information({'Moves': list(chess.pointsSet)})
        return info.movesJ

    def generate_first_data(self):
        is_valid = False
        point_set = None
        board = ChessBoard(14)
        print(board.essentialPoints)
        while not is_valid:
            point_set = self.generate_chess()
            is_valid = board.checkMoves({'Moves': list(point_set)})
        info = Information({'Moves': list(point_set)})
        return info.movesJ

class Tester(object):
    """
    tester = Tester()
    tester.post_last_move()
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.generator = Generator()
        self.desk_url = 'http://localhost:8000/game'

    def post_last_moves(self, id):
        moves_json = self.generator.generate_post_data()
        print(moves_json)
        post(self.desk_url, json=moves_json)

    def post_first_moves(self, player_id):
        moves_json = self.generator.generate_first_data()
        print(moves_json)
        post(self.desk_url, data={'id': player_id, 'last_move': moves_json})

def main():
    player_id = int(input('id:'))
    tester = Tester()
    tester.post_first_moves(player_id)

    # print(Generator().generate_first_data())

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()


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from nipype.testing import assert_equal
from nipype.interfaces.semtools.diffusion.gtract import compareTractInclusion

def test_compareTractInclusion_inputs():
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    numberOfThreads=dict(argstr='--numberOfThreads %d',
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    output_map = dict()
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    for key, metadata in output_map.items():
        for metakey, value in metadata.items():
            yield assert_equal, getattr(outputs.traits()[key], metakey), value


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Which Beatles Album Was Influenced By The Beach Boys?
Pet Sounds are a kind of music. How the Beach Boys' masterpiece ″Pet Sounds″ was influenced by this Beatles album is explained here. During their peak moment of prominence, The Beatles and The Beach Boys served as a source of encouragement for one another as they maintained their fun profession of trying to outdo one another in terms of musical quality.
It took the Beach Boys and The Beatles to inspire one another to create masterpieces. After sitting down to listen to a record in 1965, Brian Wilson was completely taken by it. Rubber Soul by The Beatles was the song in question.
1 How long have the Beach Boys been together?
2 What groundbreaking album by the Beach Boys influenced The Beatles?
3 Which album by the Beach Boys influenced The Beatles Sgt Pepper album?
4 Did The Beatles admire the Beach Boys?
5 Which album by the Beach Boys did Brian Wilson consider his artistic response to The Beatles albums Revolver and Rubber Soul?
6 Who influenced the Beach Boys music?
7 Who shot John Lennon?
8 What did Paul McCartney think of the Beach Boys?
9 What Paul McCartney said about Brian Wilson?
10 What did John Lennon think of Beach Boys?
11 Did The Beatles inspire the Beach Boys?
12 Did The Beatles and the Beach Boys get along?
13 What was the first Beatles album to be influenced by Eastern?
14 What inspired Eleanor Rigby?
15 Which Beatles album was their coming of age album that inspired Brian Wilson to write Pet Sounds for the Beach Boys?
16 How long have the Beach Boys been together?
How long have the Beach Boys been together?
The Beach Boys were created in sunny California, on the West Coast of the United States, shortly after The Beatles in 1961, and were immediately successful. Even though the band is still intact, their music career has already stretched over 60 years, which is a remarkable achievement for any band.
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What groundbreaking album by the Beach Boys influenced The Beatles?
When Pet Sounds was released in May 1966, The Beatles were in the midst of recording their next revolutionary album, Revolver, which would be released the following year. When Paul recorded his impassioned ″Here, There, and Everywhere″ the next month, he was thinking of the Beach Boys and their music.
Which album by the Beach Boys influenced The Beatles Sgt Pepper album?
'When I heard rubber soul, I was immediately inspired, and somehow the song 'God Only Knows' came to me. I'm not sure how it happened, but it just came to me.' Pet Sounds, according to Paul, was the major inspiration for The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, which was released in 1967.
Did The Beatles admire the Beach Boys?
When the Beatles and the Beach Boys first met, it was an instant classic. His visit included compliments on the band's efforts and a declaration that 'God Only Knows' was one of the most beautiful songs he had ever heard, according to the band members.
Which album by the Beach Boys did Brian Wilson consider his artistic response to The Beatles albums Revolver and Rubber Soul?
Pet Sounds, which was released on May 16, 1966, was the product of this collaboration. It was the Beach Boys' pinnacle artistic achievement, and it was a level of achievement that the group would never attain again.
Who influenced the Beach Boys music?
As a 'boy band,' the Beach Boys were primarily linked to one another and they brazenly took what Chuck Berry was doing and modernised it into the Californian surf sound that we know and love today.
Who shot John Lennon?
It was on this day in history that: John Lennon has been killed. The date was December 8, 1980. Mark David Chapman, an infatuated fan of the former member of the Beatles, shot and murdered the 40-year-old former member of the Beatles. He was about to enter his Manhattan apartment when Chapman approached him and shot him four times in the head with a revolver at close range.
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What did Paul McCartney think of the Beach Boys?
CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN YOU FIRST HEARD ABOUT THE BEACH BOYS? ″I was aware of them as a musical act and I used to appreciate all of stuff, but I didn't get really immersed in it—-it was simply a really pleasant sound,″ Paul says of the early surf songs. We used to like the singing, particularly the high falsetto and the lyrics, which were very 'California' in nature.
What Paul McCartney said about Brian Wilson?
Additionally, in a separate 2013 interview with The Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood, which can be found on the former's YouTube page, McCartney expressed his admiration for the song, stating: ″Brian Wilson proved himself to be a really amazing composer, and I was into chords and harmonies at the time, and we ended up kind of in a rivalry.″
What did John Lennon think of Beach Boys?
″Although I believe The Walker Brothers are great, I'm not a fan of this particular sort of music.″ I don't pay attention to them at all. The quality of their vocals is excellent, yet they overdo the big-voice technique.″
Did The Beatles inspire the Beach Boys?
The vocal harmonies of The Beach Boys, according to Paul, were the inspiration for the vocal harmonies in the song.Paul claimed that ″Paperback Writer″ was part of a bigger pattern in which The Beatles were borrowing inspiration from The Beach Boys, which began in 1964.In the years before to it, he explained, ″we had been influenced by performers like as Smokey Robinson and The Miracles or Phil Spector.″
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Did The Beatles and the Beach Boys get along?
It's worth noting that, unlike The Beatles and the Stones, The Beatles and The Beach Boys weren't technically adversaries; rather, they were pals who were both fans of — and influences on — each other's musical output.
What was the first Beatles album to be influenced by Eastern?
Rubber Soul
Length 34:55
Label Parlophone (UK) Capitol (US)
Producer George Martin
The Beatles chronology
What inspired Eleanor Rigby?
In a story published in The New Yorker in October 2021, McCartney stated that the idea for the character of 'Eleanor Rigby' came from an elderly woman who lived alone and whom he got to know quite well. He would go shopping for her and then sit in her kitchen, listening to tales on her crystal radio set and listening to her favorite music.
Which Beatles album was their coming of age album that inspired Brian Wilson to write Pet Sounds for the Beach Boys?
'Eleanor Rigby' was inspired by an elderly lady who lived alone and whom McCartney came to know extremely well, according to an essay published in The New Yorker in October 2021. He would go shopping for her and then sit in her kitchen, listening to tales on her crystal radio set and listening to the news on her television.


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Kennedy junior Kayla Babbush started Teens for Life, a program to train high school students in CPR and AED use.
If Kennedy High School junior Kayla Babbush has her way, local teens will leave high school knowing how to save a life using cardiopulmonary resuscitation and an automated external defibrillator.
Babbush, of Merrick, has been involved with the Forever 9/Robbie Levine Foundation since day one. Robbie Levine, also of Merrick, died at age 9 when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest after rounding the bases during a Little League practice in 2005. His father, Craig, administered CPR, but was unable to revive him. Craig and his wife, Jill, created the Robbie Levine Foundation to raise money to purchase AEDs for schools and youth sports groups across the country.
Babbush was 10 years old when her close friend died, and she immediately threw herself into the foundation. For the past five years, Babbush has chaired food distribution at Robbie's Run — a five-kilometer race to raise funds for the foundation. As soon as she turned 14, Babbush, now 16, took her first CPR/AED class. It wasn't long before she and Jill Levine came up with the idea of Teens for Life.
Teens for Life is an extension of the Robbie Levine Foundation, offering free CPR/AED classes for high school students after school. "I've always wanted to do something extra with the foundation, and it became most practical when I entered high school," Babbush said.
Those enrolled in the classes will receive instruction from North Merrick Fire Commissioner Kevin O'Hara. The classes are under three hours, and all participants leave the training certified in CPR and AED.


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'Beyond the Phish' Report Examines End-User Cybersecurity Knowledge
Gretel Egan
We're excited to announce the launch of the 2019 Beyond the Phish report, our fourth-annual look at the cybersecurity knowledge levels of our customers' end users. This year's report features analysis of data related to nearly 130 million cybersecurity questions and offers insights into employee knowledge levels across 14 categories, 16 industries and more than 20 commonly used department classifications.
Key findings of this security awareness training study include the following:
Overall, one in every four questions in the "Identifying Phishing Threats" and "Protecting Data Throughout Its Lifecycle" categories were answered incorrectly.
Communications was the best performing department, with end users correctly answering 84 per cent of questions.
Finance was the best performing industry, with end users answering 80 per cent of all questions correctly.
Customer Service, Facilities and Security were among the worst performing departments, with end users incorrectly answering an average of 25 per cent of cybersecurity questions asked.[1]
End users in the education and transportation industries struggled the most, on average, answering 24 per cent of questions incorrectly across all categories.
End users in the insurance industry delivered the best performance in three of the 14 categories analysed, specifically excelling in the "Avoiding Ransomware Attacks" category.
Hospitality employees scored the lowest in three categories, including "Physical Security Risks," in which 22 per cent of questions were answered incorrectly.
Why We Go 'Beyond the Phish'
Phishing remains a leading concern for organisations worldwide. As we revealed in our 2019 State of the Phish report, 83 per cent of global organisations experienced phishing attacks in 2018, underscoring the urgent need to educate end users.
Still, email-based attacks themselves are not the sole source of an organisations' end-user risk. For example:
Lax social media habits can expose important details that cybercriminals can leverage to create and launch a variety of targeted and believable social attacks, including phishing, vishing (voice phishing), smishing (SMS/text phishing) and business email compromise (BEC) campaigns.
Careless data management and physical security practices can lead to breaches and loss or theft of confidential or proprietary information.
Poor password habits can lead to credential compromise and give attackers access to organisational systems and data.
Lack of awareness can turn employees into unintentional insider threats.
Many organisations are relying on simulated phishing attacks and/or infrequent training exercises to assess end users' vulnerabilities and teach good cybersecurity practices. Cybercriminals have broadened their approach to end-user attacks, so a narrow focus on certain components of cyber hygiene is not enough to fully prepare users to identify and change the behaviours that can compromise security at work and within their personal lives.
"Organisations need to be persistent and thorough in their security awareness training programmes, considering the end-user behaviours that influence and impact overall security postures. This annual report reiterates the need to go beyond the use of phishing tests to evaluate end-user susceptibility and cyber threat knowledge," said Amy Baker, vice president of Security Awareness Training Strategy and Development for Proofpoint.
"It's important to remember that not all security incidents stem from an attack; many issues result from limited awareness and poor security practices. Our research has shown a significant increase in safe behaviours when organisations take a well-managed, continuous approach to training across all cyber topics."
Download Your Copy of the Report
Companies worldwide trust Proofpoint to educate their employees on the latest cyber threats and best practices. Effective education is imperative as cybercriminals have shifted away from attacking infrastructure and are targeting individuals, making a people-centric security approach essential.
To download the 2019 Beyond the Phish report, and see a full list of category, department and industry comparisons, please visit: 2019 Beyond the Phish report. To learn more about the findings, register for our August 28 SecureWorld webinar, "Beyond the Phish: A Snapshot of End-User Behaviour." Content will be accessible live or on demand, and CPE credits will be available.
[1] Department designations are respondent-defined. For example, the Security department could include both physical security and cybersecurity.


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HP Decides to Contribute webOS to Open Source–Who Wins?
Back in February, HP announced the Veer, Pre 3, and TouchPad to compete with iOS. Six months later, the company reported they were discontinuing webOS hardware (that led to $99 TouchPad firesales). WebOS was orchestrated by former Apple engineer, Jon Rubinstein, when he moved to Palm, eventually acquired by HP.
Today, HP has even bigger news, as they have declared webOS is going truly Open Source:
"webOS is the only platform designed from the ground up to be mobile, cloud-connected and scalable," said Meg Whitman, HP president and chief executive officer. "By contributing this innovation, HP unleashes the creativity of the open source community to advance a new generation of applications and devices."
HP will make the underlying code of webOS available under an open source license. Developers, partners, HP engineers and other hardware manufacturers can deliver ongoing enhancements and new versions into the marketplace.
HP will engage the open source community to help define the charter of the open source project under a set of operating principles:
The goal of the project is to accelerate the open development of the webOS platform
HP will be an active participant and investor in the project
Good, transparent and inclusive governance to avoid fragmentation
Software will be provided as a pure open source project
HP also will contribute ENYO, the application framework for webOS, to the community in the near future along with a plan for the remaining components of the user space.
What does this mean (no, not a double rainbow)? It means hardware manufacturers now access to a new, fully capable mobile operating system, aside from Android OS (which, is still 'open'). Consumers will get more choice, and it will be interesting to see how OEMs respond to this announcement. WebOS was seen as a 'true' competitor to iOS. It's too bad HP decided to abandon the platform so suddenly.
Anyone out there still using a webOS device?
M2 Pro, M2 Max Compared to Every Other Apple Chip [Benchmarks]
The folks over at MacWorld have compared Apple's latest M2 Pro and M2 Max processors with every other Apple silicon found in the iPhone, iPad, and Mac lineup. "Understanding the performance differences between each chip will help with your buying decisions, especially when you're deciding between iPhone 14 or MacBook models." To find out how...
Canadians Will No Longer Be Paying the Home Internet Bills of MPs
Sometimes, Members of Parliament can work together, especially when it seemingly benefits voters (or when there's public outrage). According to The Canadian Press, taxpayers will no longer have to pay for the home internet bills of their MPs. The Liberals and Conservatives both agreed to axe members from having taxpayers foot home internet as an […]
Uber and Uber Eats Apps Get New Privacy Features
In celebration of Data Privacy Week, Uber Canada has announced new privacy features for the Uber and Uber Eats apps for consumers. Uber has added industry-first "View as a Driver" and "View as a Delivery Person" features to its apps, which let you select what your driver or delivery person can view. The features are...


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Q: How i can create a Slow mode command? I am making a command that enables slowmode in every channel in case of a raid. But it can only be used by a specific role. How do I make it?

A: Loop through every channel and set a rate limit per user on each one
On the documentation, you will find that Discord.TextChannel has a method called .setRateLimitPerUser(). It takes an argument to represent the number of seconds to set as a rate limit per user.
Loop through the necessary channels in the guild and call this method on each one of them, with the desired number of seconds for slowmode.

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34th Annual Bundy Easter Round up.
Good Friday 30th March to 1st April 2018.
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Bundaberg Recreational Precinct (formerly the Agro Trend Grounds) Opposite the Bundaberg Airport.
Childers Road entry/entrance via 7 Kendalls Road Bundaberg.
Venue is close to Airport, Accommodation, Service Station, Sugarland Shops, R.V. Sales & Service, Dump Point,Tourist Information Centre and has disability access to Parking, Toilets and Showers.
The Recreational Precinct is a GLASS FREE area. Dog Rules apply. Must not roam free at any time.PETS , SMOKING and ALCOHOL are not permitted in the Entertainment and Catering areas.