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Anti-Covid recommendations for back to school
Posted on 11 Jan at 6:11 am
Back to school is a delicate moment, especially the time of Covid: some recommendations to face it and protect yourself adequately
Holidays over. The bell rings again. But the epidemiological picture of Sars-CoV-2 infection has changed profoundly since the days before Christmas. In this phase, the spread of the virus mainly affects the school age population, with a very high number of infected people and a further expected increase during the month of January.
The rapid increase in the number of cases in the infant population shows how the closure of schools did not have a decisive influence on the reduction in the number of cases which mostly appear to be of intra-family origin. This data confirms the need to ensure the reopening of schools without further periods of closure. For this reason, a panel of experts from the Italian Society of Hygiene – SitI has developed a series of recommended measures to combat Sars-Cov-2 infection, reporting them in a press release. Here is what emerges.
The importance of vaccines
Given the spread of the Omicron variant, which infects more easily, and the numbers that indicate a high viral circulation, today we are faced with an increase in the incidence for the tenth consecutive week, with three phenomena: high incidence in the unvaccinated and especially in the younger age groups, increased reinfections. From these points starts the document – signed by the President of SItI, Antonio Ferro – which underlines how vaccination is also effective against the Omicron variant. But it also points out that vaccinated people with at least one dose in the age group between 5 and 11 years turn out to be 11% while in the age group between 12 and 19 they are equal to 74% of the population. In this epidemiological phase, the spread of the virus affects the school-age population, with a very high number of infected people and a further expected increase during the month of January. Faced with this epidemiological context, the continuity of face-to-face teaching must be set as a priority objective.
But here are the recommendations of the experts, which start from the value of vaccination. This is the key and priority intervention to guarantee a "safe school": it is necessary to promote the vaccination of students and all school staff on every occasion. It is therefore important to prioritize the resources of the National Health Service committed to the protection of the health of the school population on the vaccination of subjects between the ages of 5 and 11, also through targeted information strategies, counseling, activation of vaccination points or use of units. furniture at school facilities in addition to vaccination centers and pediatricians' clinics of free choice, organization of vaccination marathons aimed at the entire eligible population. It is equally important to ensure that the boosters for the third dose are promptly guaranteed at the time of the possibility of administration (120 days after the closure of the primary course) for the 12-18 year old age group.
The other indications
Everything is clear about quarantine and symptom control at home. But that's not enough. In addition to favoring the tracing of infections and a correct management of close contacts, with timely access to tests for symptomatic or high-risk subjects (tests that can also be performed at school), it is important to remember the importance of the classic rules to be maintained in the classrooms. First of all, those who have symptoms that could be linked to Sars-CoV-2 infection should not be allowed access to school, always remember the importance of hand hygiene and distance.
It is also important that school staff and pupils use masks – in particular FFP2 – in the different environments and that frequent air exchange in the classrooms is ensured. The windows should be opened regularly and for a suitable time. Finally, it is necessary to remember to pay attention to moments at risk of aggregation and to limit gatherings, always and in any case. In addition to providing for periodic sanitization of closed environments.
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Episode 15 of Modified Roll, an actual play D&D podcast.
Another UK based podcast with great story and a good number of laughs. They begin with a short level 20 campaign where their characters face off against a demon lord and live to tell the tale. This helps to create a bit of backstory for both the world and the players as the regular cast for the normal campaign are influenced by the story from the opening cast.
The main story is well told, interesting and fun, I enjoy listening each week and definitely recommend them.


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Escape rooms, virtual arcade coming to Tulare
Visalia man is bringing virtual reality and escape rooms to downtown Tulare.
Escape rooms, virtual arcade coming to Tulare Visalia man is bringing virtual reality and escape rooms to downtown Tulare. Check out this story on visaliatimesdelta.com: https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2018/11/27/virtual-reality-arcade-escapre-rooms-coming-downtown-tulare/2128406002/
Luis Hernandez, Visalia Times-Delta Published 1:07 p.m. PT Nov. 27, 2018 | Updated 9:28 a.m. PT Nov. 28, 2018
The Linders Building is located at Kern and K Street in downtown Tulare.(Photo: Sheyanne N Romero)
David McAllister had to clear one final hurdle before he could safely say his business was coming to downtown Tulare.
The obstacle was the Tulare Planning Commission.
On Monday night, commissioners didn't wait long before letting McAllister breathe a little easier. The commission approved the project, which will bring escape rooms and a virtual reality arcade to South K Street.
"We are glad to have an opportunity here in Tulare," he said.
McAllister said the search for a location included a dozen places.
"We were looking all over," he said. "Things kept falling through."
The search ended when McAllister, a Visalia resident, contacted property owner Paul Garcia, who loved the idea of bringing the arcade to downtown Tulare.
"He has been a great help and an advocate," McAllister said.
McAllister's business partner is Matt Caldwell.
Steven Sopp, a Tulare associate planner, said the project fits into the building's designated use. It will be directly next door to the Linders Building, which is also undergoing renovations.
Love of games
McAllister said the project, Unreal Escape, stems from his love of video games.
When it opens, the arcade will offer 40 games, giving users the chance to experience video games in a different, unique manner.
"Virtual reality is really cool," he said.
Games will include shooting, bow and arrow, as well as racing. Featured video games will include Quiver and Saber Beat.
McAllister said there's no age limit.
"It's good for adults," he said. "It is not as complicated as an Xbox game or Playstation. It doesn't have 15 buttons."
The escape rooms will have innovative puzzles, giving users a challenge, McAllister said.
The escape rooms will give Tulare a feature that's currently popular across the country. Escape rooms have popped up in Fresno, Bakersfield, and Lemoore.
Users are "locked" in a room with clues that they must use to win. A win can be as simple as finding a combination that will open a series of doors or preventing a faux nuclear meltdown.
John Harmon, Tulare Downtown Association director, said he is pleased with the commission's step toward filling downtown's empty spots. Escape rooms are a perfect fit, he added.
"It's something that's trending and will attract people," he said. "It's a good thing for downtown."
McAllister said he plans to have remodeling done soon and hopes to open in February.
Using arcades to attract a young crowd is one way to foster revitalization for downtown, McAllister said.
"[This] is more interactive," he said. "The millennials are looking for experiences."
The arcade is the latest project in a busy downtown. There's an improvement project at the Linder's Building and the Deja Vu hair and nail studio received a $20,000 grant to improve its façade.
"Those two blocks will undergo change and will change how people view downtown," Harmon said.
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Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Time Out.
Melbourne's favourite city destination Time Out is has come back refreshed, revitalised and a top pick for summer dining.
After closing for a short time, Time Out reopened back in December to reveal a vibrant new fit-out. Located in the heart of Melbourne, the venue boasts wonderful views of the city, the beautiful Southbank skyline and Fed Square's iconic big screen.
The expansive menu of international dishes champions fresh Victorian produce, and locally made Victorian craft beer as well as barista-made Code Black Coffee.
The Chicken Satay exceeded our expectations. The skewers were nicely caramelised and crispy and were flavoured well by the decadently satay sauce. It was a delicious starter.
Tender ribbons of battered calamari were served with flavoursome nuoc cham sauce. The calamari was perfectly seasoned and went beautifully with the sauce which had a great salt-sour-heat balance.
The salmon was perfectly cooked - beautifully seared and pink in the middle. The accompanying salad of spinach, tomato, honey roasted beetroot, pomegranate and freekah was an enlivening mixture that was and brought together with a tangy lime vinaigrette. It was a fresh summer dish which featured a medley of exciting flavours and textures.
The succulent (and very generous piece of) steak was well cooked with the adorning strip of fat providing an additional indulgent burst of flavour. The mushroom sauce added a delightful savouriness to the steak which enlivened the relatively heavy dish.
We adored our dessert of Baked Cheesecake flavoured with Baileys and finished with vanilla cream, cocoa and ice cream on the side. The cheesecake was deliciously rich and had just the right hint of baileys.
Time Out continues to be a favourite for Melbourne locals and visitors. Located in the centre of one of Melbourne's most iconic tourist destinations and known for all-day dining from an extensive international menu 365 days a year. Any time is the right time to take Time Out in the heart of Melbourne city.
For one night only, Melbourne's favourite all-night spectacular event, White Night is back, and Time Out Fed Square is right in the heart of it, all night long.
Open until 5am, Time Out is the city's reliable, go-to bar and restaurant. For this special event, Time Out will be open all night, where white nighters can take in the sights of the spectacular illuminations, visual art, exhibitions, music, film, design and performances on show, from the comfort of the newly refurbished venue. Take Time Out and beat the crowds with a craft beer or cocktail in hand, and delicious dishes, such as the Vietnamese pulled pork sliders, or warm Thai chicken salad.
From 7pm to 7am on 21 February 2015, the streets and buildings of Melbourne's major cultural institutions and venues will be transformed into an eclectic wonderland of over 80+ free events featuring local, national and international artists and works from Australia, France, Greece, Portugal, India and the United Kingdom.
Sita's Garden, where the banks of the Yarra at Birrarung Marr transform into a Little India, complete with a glowing lotus pond and floating stage.


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Panini Promo's from 2016 National Sports Collectors Convention - The Dodgers Cards
It's been almost two weeks since the National Sports Collectors Convention closed its doors. Since that time I've shared pics of the promotional cards given out by Topps and Beckett (link here). Now, I take a look at some of the Panini promos that were handed out.
Unfortunately, a complete checklist of silver wrapper redemption and VIP gold wrapper cards have not been made available, so there are likely to be more cards out there that I am not aware of. Please let me know if you run across something that is not listed below.
Panini America VIP Promo Set
Panini gave out a limited edition 6-card set to all attendees who were a part of the conventions VIP attendee program, and Kenta Maeda is included. The set also includes Jared Goff, Carson Wentz, Buddy Hield, Brandon Ingram and Trevor Story. These cards were placed within promo bags and handed out to collectors when they arrived at the convention.
#Kenta Maeda
By ernest at Wednesday, August 17, 2016 0 comments
Links Labels: 2016 NSCC promos, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Kenta Maeda, Magic Johnson, Nomar Garciaparra
Utley's Triumphant Return to Philadelphia - 2016 Topps Now Card - #362
To the surprise of no one Topps has issued a 2016 Topps Now card to commemorate Chase Utley's unbelievable game in Philadelphia. As you know, Chase walloped two home runs against his former team - a solo homer in the fifth and a grand slam in the seventh inning. His five RBI's on the evening also marks a game where he returned to the place he called home for thirteen Major League seasons. As you will recall, he was traded to Los Angeles at about this time last year and had yet to return since leaving. Per Evan Webeck at MLB.com:
The day Utley was dealt -- nearly a year ago to the day -- the Phillies held him out of the lineup as they finalized his move to Los Angeles. There were moving pieces, and the trade didn't get announced until about an hour after the last out of Utley's last game in Philadelphia. He tipped his cap to the fans afterward, but he was robbed of a proper farewell.
"I didn't really have an opportunity to say goodbye," Utley said. "Everything kind of happened pretty quickly last year. If I were to write up a script it would have gone a bit differently."
I think last night's game was a perfect scene to go along with a script of his illustrious career.
Go here to check the card out and order.
UPDATE: The print run for this card is 4,221.
Links Labels: 2016 Topps Now, Chase Utley, Phillies
2016 Topps Bunt - The Dodgers Base Cards
Here is a new Topps Baseball card set of a product brand that was originally known to collectors in the digital world. It is called 2016 Topps Bunt, and it had started out as a virtual Baseball card trading card app just last year. Now, it is real cardboard. Furthermore, boxes are priced to appeal to cost conscious collectors. For roughly $30 you can get a box of 36 packs of cards - seven cards per pack.
Featured below are the Dodger cards found in 2016 Topps Bunt packs. Go here to check out a complete checklist.
#15 Corey Seager #61 Jackie Robinson
Links Labels: 2016 Bunt, Adrian Gonzalez, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Jackie Robinson, Joc Pederson, Julio Urias, Kenta Maeda, Sandy Koufax, Yasiel Puig
Blog Kiosk: 8/17/2016 - Dodgers Links - Utley's Unforgettable Evening in Philly
Last nights game was unreal.
Not only did it begin with an over minute long standing ovation for leadoff hitter Chase Utley, but it would later be eclipsed by an curtain call after a grand slam by the former Phillies hero in the seventh inning. Via Doug Padilla at ESPN:
"It's completely overwhelming," Utley said in a postgame news conference. "The standing ovation my first at-bat is something I'll never forget. It was truly special. It really shows how passionate and how great the Philadelphia fan base is. It was probably one of the most nervous at-bats I'll ever have at any level. I was glad to get it over with, to be honest with you."
Per Evan Webeck and Todd Zolecki at MLB.com:
"I think it just goes to show you can change the uniform, but he's always going to be a Phillie at heart," (Ryan) Howard said. "He's always going to be a Phillie to everybody here. I thought it was great. I thought it was awesome. For the fans to give him a curtain call again, it shows what he was able to do here and the impact that he had here on the fans."
BTW, to go along with the shellacking of the Phillies, 15-5, the Dodgers leapfrogged over the Giants to take an half game lead.
(graphic via @Dodgers on twitter)
Photo at the very top via CSN Philly on twitter. Below are more links to check out:
This Day in Dodger History: In 1992 Dodger hurler Kevin Gross no-hits the Giants at Dodger Stadium, 2-0. You can watch the last out of his no-hitter here.
Links Labels: Blog Kiosk, Brett Anderson, Chase Utley, Clayton Kershaw, Kevin Gross, Kike Hernandez, Olympics, Rick Auerbach, Yadier Alvarez, Zach Walters
Panini Promo's from 2016 National Sports Collector...
Utley's Triumphant Return to Philadelphia - 2016 T...
Blog Kiosk: 8/17/2016 - Dodgers Links - Utley's Un...


Great resurfacing job for this backyard oasis. Everything from the retaining walls to the slate pattern overlay looks great! We as well have similar projects such as this in our area. Keep up the good work.


Product reviews are a major component of affiliate marketing articles. There are two ingredients in these reviews. Those of others that you find on the Amazon or site you are dealing with (eBay, etc), and those you create.
Then there are two types of creation, and three or four styles.
What does it mean to "outdo" your affiliate competitors? Simply put, it means to find other ways to attract an audience, traffic. The more traffic, the more sales you will generate.
In affiliate marketing, there are many ways in which you can increase your earnings and maintain the account that you have worked so hard for already. Most of the techniques and tactics can be learned easily.
One of the effective ways of increasing affiliate marketing bottom line and sale is through the use of product recommendations or reviews.
In our series "Working from Home", there are many aspects to a home based business and one important one is making your business portable.
Being based at home, and dealing with clients who may be around the corner, across town or in another city, means travel. But most home based businesses don't have a support staff, thus you need to make your business portable.


The Collection Chandra Kurt by Bolle is a tribute to Switzerland's most popular white wine varietal, Chasselas. Its origin lies in the Canton of Vaud, a winegrowing region protected by UNESCO. Original woodcuts from 1935, created by the Swiss graphic artist Paul Boesch, provide the base for the visual identity of this wine collection. The 12 woodcuts – each in both black-and-white and colour – illustrate the work of wine growers in the Canton of Vaud over the course of a wine year. The packaging design of this collection merges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design elements. The colouring of the numerals distinguishes the wines of the different growing regions, while names such as Luins also indicate geographical origin.


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Midland And Dennis Quaid Share Details Of Working Together On 'Mr. Lonely' Video
April 9, 2019	Country Daypop
At the ACM Awards on Sunday, April 7, country group Midland caught up with Billboard on the red carpet, joined by actor Dennis Quaid, who stars in their new music video for the song "Mr. Lonely."
The teaser video for the song was released last week, and Quaid revealed that he had a great time working with the country trio on the video. "I love this band, I was a fan before they asked me and I'm so glad to be a part of it," Quaid says.
Midland also reveal that they will be joined by Dennis Quaid and the Sharks for a couple of live show dates this year, and that fans can expect a new album from them later this summer.
You can watch the full video interview with Midland and Dennis Quaid above, and check out the "Mr. Lonely" teaser below.
Midland & Dennis Quaid Talk Working Together On 'Mr. Lonely' Video, Tease Upcoming Joint Live Shows
Via www.billboard.com
Midland caught up with Billboard's Annie Reuter on the red carpet at the ACM Awards on…
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Overall, I'm in pretty good shape. I wasted more time than I should have, but what's left is certainly doable in a day. I foresee nothing that may prevent me from finishing in time!
Okay, so after a lot of thought I think I've decided on an idea that I like.
I probably won't do any work tonight, and will start early in the morning tomorrow. Any comments/feedback are welcomed, and appreciated!
Hey guys, TheMaster99 here, bringing my post mortem for my 2nd Ludum Dare entry into the Jam. Let's get right into it, shall we?
I came up with a very good (IMO) idea for the theme. We actually came up with ideas for the 2 most popular themes (10 Seconds and Death is Useful) before voting was over, so we wouldn't have to waste any time brainstorming.
The programming went (relatively) smoothly, didn't encounter many bugs that took much time to squash.
Finished (excluding a few things that either I forgot to add or wish I added in hindsight) in time. That's always a good thing, right?
The response, so far, has been quite positive.
Made a game I'm proud of.
Graphics artist didn't have enough time due to school and other things to finish all the art.
Forgot to add a timer to show how much time until the shadow got to the next checkpoint, would have prevented some confusion and would make the game fit the theme a bit better.
Didn't implement any way to restart from the beginning unless you won, which made it possible to get stuck in infinite loss scenarios where you have to re-launch the game to solve.
Faced a few major bugs that put me behind.
Overall, I had a great time. Will definitely be doing many more jams to come!
Hey guys, TheMaster99 here, bringing you a simple overview of the progress of my jam game thus far.
I'll be participating in my second LD Jam. I'll be doing the programming, while a few friends will do all art, music, and sound.
Can't wait to see all the games everyone makes! Good luck to all!


Earlier last week, one of our clients shared a LinkedIn post by Zachary Lukasiewicz. The post, titled 19 Shocking Sales Stats that Will Change How You Sell shared statistics which Zachary himself did not take credit for the information or even vouch for their accuracy. However, he did believe, based on the credibility of the sources, that they are at least pretty close to reality.
As such, I wanted to share sections of this post that should have the most impact on your commercial real estate prospecting.
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Richard II of England
2007 Schools Wikipedia Selection. Related subjects: British History 1500 and before (including Roman Britain); Monarchs of Great Britain
By the Grace of God, King of England
and France and Lord of Ireland
Reign 22 June 1377 - 29 September 1399
Coronation 16 July 1377
Born 6 January 1367
Died February 14, 1400 (aged 33)
Buried Westminster
Predecessor Edward III
Successor Henry IV
Consort Anne of Bohemia ( 1366- 1394)
Isabella of Valois ( 1389- 1410)
Issue Died without posterity
Royal House Plantagenet
Father Edward, the Black Prince
( 1330- 1376)
Mother Joan of Kent ( 1328- 1385)
Richard II ( 6 January 1367 – 14 February 1400) was the son of Edward the Black Prince, Prince of Wales, and Joan "The Fair Maid of Kent". He was born in Bordeaux and became his father's successor when his elder brother died in infancy. He was deposed in 1399 and died the next year.
Richard II watches Wat Tyler's death and addresses the peasants in the background
Because Richard was born at Epiphany and three kings were present at his birth, a legend arose that despite being a second son, he was destined for great things. Certainly he became heir to the throne of England, and was created Prince of Wales, when the Black Prince died after a wasting illness in 1376. The following year his grandfather King Edward III of England also died, making Richard king at the age of ten.
During his minority, three 'continual councils' lasting from June 1377 to January 1380 were responsible for the general governing of the country. In reality John of Gaunt, his uncle, exerted considerable influence on matters of importance (despite not being a member of any of the three councils) especially with regard to foreign policy. During that time, the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 brought Richard to prominence at the age of fourteen. It fell to him personally to negotiate with Wat Tyler, the other rebel leaders, and their massed armed ranks of several thousand. He promised pardon to the leaders of the rebellion, but this was not honoured - they were arrested and executed. Although it is now generally accepted that Richard was not sympathetic to the rebels' demands, it remains doubtful whether Richard intended the arrest to occur, or if he was forced to go against his word by militant sections of the English nobility. Either way, his tactics had the effect of dispersing the rebel forces from the streets of London back to their homes in the country, thus ending the disorder. The young king had shown great promise; but as he matured into adulthood he revealed an inability to make the deals and compromises essential to fourteenth-century politics and diplomacy, leading eventually to his deposition in 1399.
On 22 January 1383, he married Anne of Bohemia, daughter of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and Elizabeth of Pomerania; but they had no children, and she died on 7 June 1394. Richard is said to have been devoted to her. On 31 October 1396, he married the seven year old Princess Isabella of Valois, daughter of Charles VI of France and Isabeau de Bavière; that marriage was also without issue.
First crisis of 1387-88
English Royalty
House of Plantagenet
Armorial of Plantagenet
Edward III
Edward, Prince of Wales
Lionel, Duke of Clarence
John, Duke of Lancaster
Edmund, Duke of York
Thomas, Duke of Gloucester
Joan of England
Isabella, Countess of Bedford
Philippa, Countess of Ulster
Philippa, Queen of Portugal
Elizabeth, Baroness Fanhope and Milbroke
Henry IV
Katherine, Queen of Castile
Edward, Duke of York
Richard, Earl of Cambridge
Constance of York
Anne, Countess of Eu
As Richard began to take over the business of government himself, he sidelined many of the established nobles, such as Thomas de Beauchamp, 12th Earl of Warwick, Richard Fitzalan, 11th Earl of Arundel, and Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester. Instead he turned to his inner circle of favourites for his council, men such as his beloved Robert de Vere, 9th Earl of Oxford and Michael de la Pole, whom Richard created Earl of Suffolk and made chancellor of England. It is possible that Richard had a homosexual relationship with de Vere; Thomas Walsingham called it 'obscene' and 'not without a degree of improper intimacy' . The nobles he had snubbed formed the head of a group of the disaffected who called themselves the Lords Appellant. The central tenet of their appeal was continued war with France against Richard's policy of peace, an aim that many of them pursued in the interests of personal gain rather than the interests of the nation.
In 1387, the English Parliament, under pressure from the Lords Appellant, demanded that Richard remove his unpopular councillors. When he refused, he was told that since he was still a minor, a Council of Government would rule in his place. Richard had the Earl of Arundel, leader of the Lords Appellant, arrested; but Richard's small army led by de Vere was overpowered by the forces of the Lords Appellant outside Oxford, and Richard was imprisoned in the Tower of London. Subsequently Richard agreed to hold a parliament in order to resolve the Appellants' grievances; the unpopular councillors were forcibly disposed of (eight being executed for treason and the others exiled) in the Merciless Parliament of 1388. Richard was forced to accept new councillors and was temporarily stripped of almost all his authority.
A fragile peace
In the years which followed, Richard appeared to have heeded the lessons of 1387, and he became more cautious in his dealings with the barons. In 1390, a tournament was held to celebrate Richard's coming of age and the apparent new-found harmony since Richard's uncle John of Gaunt's return from Spain. Richard's team of knights, The Harts, all wore the identical symbol – a white hart – which Richard had chosen. Richard himself favoured genteel interests like fine food, insisting spoons be used at his court and inventing the handkerchief. He beautified Westminster Hall with a new ceiling and was a keen and cultured patron of the arts, architecture and literature. In this sense, he can be seen as an early example of what was later held up as a model Renaissance prince. But many began to see him as another Edward II, somehow unworthy of his military Plantagenet heritage, given his delicate 'unkingly' tastes. Richard also lacked the thirst for battle of his grandfather: his Scottish campaign in 1385 was not decisive, and he signed a 28-year truce with France in 1396 which was hugely unpopular at home in spite of the dividends that peace brought to the kingdom.
Richard's commitment to peace rather than war can also be seen in his first expedition to Ireland in 1394. He put forward a sensible policy based on the understanding that the Irish rebels were motivated largely by the grievances they had against absentee English landowners and that they were perhaps entitled to some redress in this regard. Those whom he labelled the "wild Irish" - native Irish who had not joined the rebel cause - he treated with kindness and respect.
In spite of his forward-thinking attitude toward culture and the arts, Richard seems to have developed a passionate devotion to the old ideal of the Divine Right of Kings, feeling that he should be unquestioned and unfettered in the way he ran the kingdom. He became a stickler for tradition, insisting on being addressed as 'majesty' and 'highness' and sitting alone for hours wearing his crown; those addressing him were required to direct their eyes downwards in deference. In The Wilton Diptych he was portrayed alongside the Anglo-Saxon saint-kings St Edmund and Edward the Confessor, which reflected not only his attitude toward his own kingship but his genuine religious devotion.
Second crisis of 1397–99 and Richard's deposition
In 1397 Richard decided to rid himself of the Lords Appellant who were confining his power, on the pretext of an aristocratic plot. Richard had the Earl of Arundel executed and Warwick exiled, while Gloucester died in captivity. Finally able to exert his autocratic authority over the kingdom, he purged all those he saw as not totally committed to him, fulfilling his own idea of becoming God's chosen prince.
Richard was still childless. The heir to the throne was Roger Mortimer the Earl of March, grandson of Lionel of Antwerp, and after his death in 1398, his seven-year-old son Edmund Mortimer. However, Richard was more concerned with Gaunt's son and heir Henry Bolingbroke, whom he banished for ten years on a spurious pretext in 1399. After Gaunt's death, Richard also confiscated Bolingbroke's lands. Some historians have seen this as an act designed to bring greater harmony to England. Bolingbroke's inheritance was huge, large enough to be seen as a small state within the greater state of England and thus an obvious obstacle on the path of a unified and peaceful England. In any event, Richard was only following the policy of his forebears Henry II and Edward I in seizing the lands of a powerful noble to centralize power in the crown.
Arms of Richard II
At this point Richard left for a campaign in Ireland, allowing Bolingbroke the opportunity to land in Yorkshire with an army provided by the King of France to reclaim his father's lands. Richard's autocratic ways, deeply unpopular with many nobles, facilitated Bolingbroke's gaining control quickly of most of southern and eastern England. Bolingbroke had originally just wanted his inheritance and a reimposition of the power of the Lords Appellant, accepting Richard's right to be king and March's right to succeed him. But by the time Richard finally arrived back on the mainland in Wales, a tide of discontent had swept England. In the King's absence, Bolingbroke, who was generally well-liked, was being urged to take the crown himself.
Richard was captured at Flint Castle in Wales and taken to London, where crowds pelted him with rubbish. He was held in the Tower of London and eventually forced to abdicate. He was brought, on his request, before parliament, where he officially renounced his crown and thirty-three official charges (including 'vengeful sentences given against lords') were made against him. He was not permitted to answer the charges. Parliament then accepted Henry Bolingbroke (Henry IV) as the new king.
Richard was placed in Pontefract Castle, and died there in 1400. He is believed to have been killed by starvation (perhaps he refused to take nourishment and starved himself) or otherwise murdered. Richard was dead by 17 February.
Richard's body was displayed in the old St Paul's Cathedral for all to see that he was really dead, and he was then buried in Kings Langley Church. His coffin was badly designed, however, and it proved easy for disrespectful visitors to place their hands through several openings in the coffin and interfere with what was inside. It is said that a schoolboy walked off with Richard's jawbone. Rumours that Richard was still alive persisted well into the reign of Henry V, who decided to have his body moved to its final resting place in Westminster Abbey with much ceremony in 1413.
Richard as a collector
Richard was a keen collector of precious objects. We know about many of these objects because in 1398/9 they were recorded on a treasure roll, and the treasure roll has survived. It is now held at the British National Archives, Kew, London (reference TNA: PRO, E 101/411/9).
The roll lists 1,026 items of treasure, how much each item weighed, and how much it was worth. We learn, for example, that Richard had eleven gold crowns, 157 gold cups, and 320 precious religious objects including bells, chalices and reliquaries.
Each item also has a brief description. The only object listed on the roll that certainly survives is a crown now held in the Schatzkammer der Residenz, Munich, Germany. The roll describes the crown as "…set with eleven sapphires, thirty-three balas rubies, a hundred and thirty-two pearls, thirty-three diamonds, eight of them imitation gems".
Association with Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer served as a diplomat and Clerk of The King's Works for Richard II. Their relationship encompassed all of Richard's reign, and was apparently fruitful. In the decade before Chaucer's death, Richard granted him several gifts and annuities, including: twenty pounds a year for life in 1394, and 252 gallons (or, one tun) of wine per year in 1397. Chaucer died on 25 October 1400.
In literature
Richard is the main character in Richard II, a play written by William Shakespeare around 1595.
Retrieved from " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_II_of_England"
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The Graves Family, Gospel Bluegrass Music, Capon Bridge, WV, USA. They usually perform in local WV/VA/PA/MD area. See their website.
Greaves Jams & Marmalades, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. More information on their website.
Lodging & Resorts
Ballylickey Manor House, Ballylickey, Bantry Bay, Co. Cork, Ireland. Originally built over 300 years ago as a shooting lodge by Lord Kenmare it was carefully restored by the present owner managers the Graves family in the late 1940's. Visited over the years on many occasions by the poet Robert Graves, an uncle of the present owners. This family is descended from the Graves family of Yorkshire and Mickleton Manor, Gloucestershire, England (genealogy 68). See their website.
Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River, OR, USA, purchased by Boyd Graves in 1982, and run by Boyd and his wife Halla Graves. See a story in The Seattle Times at their website, and the hotel website. See also an article in Hood River News, June 10, 2008, here or on their website.
Graves Family Resort, 29457 CCC Road, Danbury, WI, USA. Three cabins in beautiful Northern Wisconsin, housing up to ten people each. They share a clear, sandy and swimmable beachfront on Falk Lake, part of the Loon Lake Chain. Rentals are available May 1-December 1. Each cabin contains three bedrooms, a pull-out couch, one full bathroom, and a kitchen. A fishing boat and dock are included with each cabin rental. ATV and snowmobile trailheads are located just a few miles from the resort. For more information, call 952-687-9610, or see their website.
Graves Hotels & Resorts. Their hotel properties include the Graves 601 Hotel and the Graves Uptown Hotel in Minneapolis, MN, and the Graves Hotel in Chicago, IL (to be ready in 2009). James J. Graves is CEO and Benjamin J. Graves is President. See their website for more information.
Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA, USA, owned and operated by Jim and Rachel Graves (descended from Capt. Thomas Graves of VA, genealogy 169). See their website.
Lake District Hotels, Cumbria, England. The company apparently owns 6 hotels in the Lake District of England: Skiddow and King's Arms in Keswick, Lodore Falls in Borrowdale, George and Inn on the Lake in Ullswater, and Borrowdale Hotel. In addition, it appears that the family also owns the Armathwaite Hall Hotel in Bassenthwaite, and the Penrith in Ullswater. See a news article about the acquisition of the Borrowdale Hotel, and see the company website.
Luray Caverns, Luray, VA. One of the most popular caverns in the U.S., it is owned and run by a Graves family descended from William Graves of Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland (genealogy 35). John H. Graves is the president of the board of directors. See their website.
Manufacturing, Crafts & Art
Original Watercolors by Richard Graves, Roseville, MN, USA. Original watercolors as paintings and on various products such as tote bags, scarves, draperies, etc. Dick also conducts art classes at Savage Art Center, Savage, MN. For more information, see his website at richardgraveswatercolors.com.
Wright Made Products, Grand Forks, ND, USA. Handcrafted wooden products made and sold by Boyd Wright, descended from John D. Graves of MD, KY & MO (genealogy 111). For more information, see his website at www.wrightmade.etsy.com.
Greaves Sports, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. This company was started by William Greaves who worked for a Glasgow retailer called Clydesdale Rubber Company. He bought the company in 1930. The company names was changed to Greaves Sports by grandchildren Jim and Bill Greaves. Today it is a thriving business with two stores in Glasgow and a major online shopping business. More information is on their website.
Ron Graves, San Antonio, TX, USA, is a professional motivational speaker. This follows successful careers in the insurance industry and as an enlisted soldier and officer in the U.S. Army Reserves. Today he inspires business leaders across the country with his own �secret ingredient for success� � a Positively Optimistic Attitude. See his website. Ron is descended from genealogies 13 and 270, and is the main organizer of the Southwestern Chapter of the Graves Family Association.
Greaves Travel, London, England and Chicago, IL, USA. See their India website.
Graves & Co. is located in Houston, Texas. Founded in May 1996 by John L. Graves, Graves & Co. provides transaction advisory, service and support to the upstream oil and gas industry. He is descended from Capt. Thomas Graves (genealogy 169). See their website at http://www.graves-co.com.
GLNX is located in The Woodlands, TX, USA (north of Houston, TX). Founded in 1975 by James C. Graves, GLNX provides railcar management, including rail equipment leasing and fleet management for shippers and railcar owners. Jim is Chairman and CEO, Glen Graves is Vice President and CIO, and Elizabeth (Libby) Graves is Executive for Accounts and Internet Technology. They are descended from Thomas Graves of Lunenburg Co. and Mecklenburg Co., VA (genealogy 152). See their website.
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: '''2016-12-01:''' [[Brandon Moore]] completed his Ph.D.
: '''2016-11-03:''' [[Semantics-Based Program Verifiers for All Languages]] won the Distinguished Paper Award at OOPSLA 2016.
: '''2016-09-02:''' [[Grigore Rosu]] won the [http://premii.ad-astra.ro/ Ad Astra 2016 award] for excellence in mathematics and computer science research.
2016-12-01: Brandon Moore completed his Ph.D.
2016-11-03: Semantics-Based Program Verifiers for All Languages won the Distinguished Paper Award at OOPSLA 2016.
2016-09-02: Grigore Rosu won the Ad Astra 2016 award for excellence in mathematics and computer science research.
2016-08-25: Grigore Rosu, together with his former NASA colleague Klaus Havelund, won the ASE 2016 Most Influential Paper award for their ASE 2001 paper Monitoring Programs using Rewriting.
2016-08-16: Xiaohong Chen joined FSL.