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Want to Make Restonians Angry? Take Away Free Parking In Their Fake Downtown (Updated)
Restonians are mad as hell, and they're not going to take it any more signing an online petition asking the monopoly owner of their fake downtown gritty urban core to not act like... well, the monopoly owner of a fake downtown gritty urban core by charging for parking. Give us some good blockquote, fancy online petition:
Reston Town Center has the ability to be a new up and coming, vibrant community ... but not if they go through with this new money grabbing scheme. This new plan makes Tyson's and the Dulles Toll Road a much more viable alternative for most people who might otherwise stop in the Town Center, killing business and ultimately costing RTC more money than they will make on parking.
According to their new proposed pay parking plan, visitors as well as EMPLOYEES of the Town Center will have to download an app and pay a monthly, hourly, or daily fee just to park in the numerous parking garages to help cut down on "commuter parking abuse" where commuters park in RTC for free and then take a shuttle bus to the nearest metro station.
Tyson's Corner had a similar issue with commuter abuse, and they figured out a way to prevent commuters from free loading on parking without penalizing the visitors and employees.
Does RTC really think part time and full time hourly paid employees have extra cash to pay for parking? The retailers, restaurants, and businesses already pay an exorbitant amount in rent, and it's just not right to expect them to have to pay even more to subsidize their employees' and customers' parking.
Sign this petition to tell the Boston Properties to find a better solution to the commuter parking abuse problem that doesn't penalize the patrons and employees of Reston Town Center.
The threat idea of paid parking at RTC has been kicked around since back in ought-12, which, coincidentally is right around when Boston Properties bought up the last pieces our our ersatz downtown it didn't already own. But as the petition says, it's being messaged described as an attempt to deal with commuters. Give us some good blockquote, BFFs at Reston Now:
RTC spokeswoman Marion Myers says there is already evidence that people are parking at Town Center and taking shuttles to Dulles International Airport or Whiele-Reston East's Metro station and leaving cars for hours or even overnight.
With a Reston Town Center Metro station coming in 2020, there needs to be a new system in place, she said.
"We are looking for some solutions to protect parking for office [employees] and store customers," said Myers.
Part of the solution apparently involves charging employees. Fortunately, there's an app for that, and a complex process for people who don't have those fancy, whazzitcalled, smartphones:
"You don't have to use the app, there will be kiosks where you can pay by cash or credit card," said Myers. "If you go into the garage and park without registering your license, an orange light will flash overhead and security will be alerted. You'll have 15 or so minutes to get to the kiosk and register. If you don't, security will put a warning and info on how the system works on your windshield."
Can't wait for the warning klaxons to buzz, alerting security to converge on our car as soon as they finish up with other pressing matters.
RTC says that business owners are thrilled with the proposed change. To see just how thrilled, enjoy some more blockquote from our BFFs at Reston Now:
Claude Anderson, corporate operations manager at Clyde's of Reston, says he is confused and angry at a "total disregard for our guests and our employees through this disguised money grab."
"With a Reston Town Center [Metro] station not coming until 2020, it seems that they could have thought through a better plan to accomplish their aim of stopping commuter abuse," said Anderson.
Assuming that's the real motivation.
Paid parking could begin by late summer -- though weekends and holidays would remain free. As of Monday morning, 43 people had signed the online petition. As you might expect, people are delighted:
Work part time. Sometimes I don't make $50.00 in a shift . Just left working in DC because I couldn't afford to work and pay anymore.
As someone who has been planning to move to Reston for years, I'm rethinking my decision now that I'll be forced to pay for access to the one amenity that comes close to approximating urban living and would otherwise have eased the blow of moving to suburbia. I currently visit RTC while passing through the area to pick up lunch or run a quick shopping errand; those days will stop entirely if the parking policy truly gets implemented.
We'd debate the "approximating urban living" part, but the cash grab itself? Appropriately GRITTY.
Update: We missed the much larger petition on change.org, which now has nearly 2,000 signatures. A choice, if unsubstantiatable, comment:
These fees will generate $250,000 in income PER WEEK for Boston Properties - this has nothing to with commuter parking - this is pure greed
There's also a Facebook group, if you're into such things.
Posted by Restonian at 9:10 AM
Labels: 20190, Reston, Reston's Fake Downtown, Reston's vibrant economy, Road Rules
The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed -- for lack of a better word -- is good.
Greed is right.
Greed works.
Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit.
Greed, in all of its forms -- greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge -- has marked the upward surge of mankind.
--RTC management
Who would have guessed that when a private shopping/office center, not a public civic space, is the acknowledged "downtown" of your community, the private owners of that space will attempt to maximize their profits from it? It's truly an outrage!
Has Boston Properties demonstrated the level of commuter parking abuse? Why not impound those vehicles, with the impound fees going to work something else out. The large garages at Tysons Corner Center are still free, but have what look like timed LED lights to track how long a vehicle is parked. I do not see hordes of commuters packing the 505 Connector bus to Wiehle from the bus depot across the street.
Reston 2004 March 21, 2016 at 2:56 PM
Those of us on a budget will now have to seek out other entertainment options.
South of the Border March 22, 2016 at 6:34 AM
I kind of hope they do put those fees in place. There are a lot of other locations in Reston to go to. This might breathe some life back into the "other" Reston, the parts that are not all towers and overpriced restaurants. Though I would miss the ever classy "World of Beer" and their beer-o-rama and big pretzels, oh, and of course the movie stars :-) .
Vote with your feet. Don't patronize RTC. Maybe there's hope for Tall Oaks after all...
scubadiver March 22, 2016 at 2:33 PM
The only place I will miss in RTC is Passion Fish. Oh, and the Capitol Steps performance put in by Reston Interfaith.
Montmartre in Lake Anne, Red's Table in South Lakes, Europa in Herndon will do fine. L'Auberge Chez Francoise will profit from Passion Fish's loss.
I think the facts are clear: the metro commuter argument is a red herring, BP believes that the area will tolerate this fee in suburbia, and dissent is a mix of neighbors who see this as greedy or simply harmful to RTC and Reston as a whole. As no similar town centers or malls nearby charge, I feel that this is a major miscalculation by BP. Even the genuinely urban spots like Ballston (currently under reconstruction) only charged a nominal $1 fee for short visits, actually undercutting on-street parking fees, to encourage visits. The fee rose quickly after 3 hours, of course, to deter or be properly compensated for commuter parking. The RTC plan, by comparison, is out of step with reality. I wonder if tenants will use this change to successfully break leases if they see a traffic drop.
Reston Town Center has gone too upscale. It seems to cater more to the Great Falls crowd now.
How about free parking for people who pay RA dues?
Read the Deed March 30, 2016 at 2:13 PM
Reston Town Center is a separate entity from Reston Association. RTC could care less as to whether RA members pay their assessments or not.
Bah March 24, 2016 at 12:51 PM
"the monopoly owner"
Yes. They built it. They own it. Now they want to control who uses it. That's so wrong! It must be stopped!
Tonight I am going to come and park my car in Restonian's driveway. I hope he is not the sort of greedy monopoly owner who will object to other people making free use of his property.
Just sayin' March 24, 2016 at 7:22 PM
Or come ON over to Herndon - 120+ restaurants, almost all locally owned and cuisine from all ove the world, fun pubs downtown and oh yeah - Parking's ON us! www.dineONherndon.com
This has happened in Tysons. I have to pay $6.00 to park in the garage next to the Ritz Carlton to see my doctor. It looks like it's within walking distance of the Tysons Station. Garage is always full. Total rip off. It will make a lot of us think twice before going to the town center for anything.
What happened to rtc ?? Going to Herndon
The face you make when you realize you'll have to forgo Jackon's mojitos - but seriously, I think this is the beginning of the end for the once famed RTC. With Tysons (free) and Loudoun, I feel like there were be a lot of "in between" places to go without the pay-to-park. But who knows - even though they deny it, Tysons has installed gate entries to all their garages. Owning a car is getting expensive around here! And I'm not talking about taxes! I posted this up on a local car event calendnar I run (www.findcarmeets.com for those looking to network) and they weren't having it. I don't think I am either.
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Three principal officers of the Imo State House of Assemblyhave resigned.
Thy resigned on Tuesday in Owerri following alleged controversies surrounding the 2018 appropriation bill.
The principal officers who resigned their positions are: the Majority Leader, Lugard Osuji; his deputy, Kenneth Ibe; and the Chief Whip of the House, Marcel Odunze, all of the All Progressives Congress.
Tendering their resignation, the former majority leader said the action was in the "collective interest: of the assembly.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 17 of the 27 members of the assembly boycotted the plenary session and observed proceedings from the press gallery.
NAN also reports that there was a heavy presence of armed security personnel at the assembly earlier, prompting members to converge at the Speaker's lodge.
Meanwhile, the Speaker, Dr. Acho Ihim, announced the appointment of the member representing Ikeduru, Dr. Uche Oguwike, as the new Majority Leader and Chinedu Offor as the new Deputy Minority leader.
Ihim also replaced the Chief Whip with Arthur Egwim, representing Ideato North.
The speaker said the action was in a bid to get over the "intrigues and counter intrigues" in the house.
He said the former principal officers were relieved of their duties before their resignation following a request by the APC in a letter signed by the state Chairman, Hilary Eke, calling for their recall.
Addressing journalists at the lodge, the minority leader of the House and representative of Ahiazu Mbaise, Ken Agbim, said the lawmakers were acting in defence of democracy.
Agbim described the presence of armed military and police officers at the assembly as an "attack on democracy".
According to him, the legislators had sought clarifications from the executive regarding the 2018 budget, which was presented to the assembly on December 28.
He said: "We needed some clarifications from the Executive concerning the budget and it is clear our questions did not go down well with the governor (Owelle Rochas Okorocha).
"We believe what happened today is an attack on democracy and for the first time in a long time, we are trying to ensure our nascent democracy does not suffer."
He also urged the state government to give the legislators the opportunity to work for their people, lamenting that they had been unable to execute constituency projects in their areas.
Agbim, however, stressed that they were not fighting with the state government but to ensure that things were done the right way.
NAN recalls that all the legislators boycotted the presentation of the 2018 appropriation bill on November 28.
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Labour would reform the Union 'quickly' and without a referendum after winning power says Starmer
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Keir Starmer delivering a speech
Keir Starmer has said that Labour would move to reform the Union "quickly" and without a referendum after winning power to ensure that it does not break apart.
The UK Labour leader said that while holding the Union together was a "red line" he was "open-minded" about the possibilities, including more powers for the semi-autonomous nations.
Speaking to the Daily Record he said that he would sell as Prime Minister to "settle" the issue of Scotland's place in the union in particular, without a referendum.
"I've asked Gordon to look at the whole question of how we make the positive case for the Union, and that's across the whole of the United Kingdom," he said.
"Obviously there is a red line, which is we want to hold the Union together. That's very important. But otherwise, I am open-minded as to how we make the positive case for the Union."
He was then asked whether he saw the extra devolved powers as a priority for a Labour Government.
"Yes, I do. I think it's very important to settle that issue," he said. "We need change without a referendum, but we need change quickly."
'Job to be done'
His comments come after Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford said that the Labour Party in Westminster "has not caught up with the devolution".
The First Minister made the comments during a webinar hosted by Labour in Communications, in which he called for internal party reforms.
He told the audience at the event, organised by a network of Labour-backing public affairs experts, that there are decisions being made by the party's ruling body, the NEC, that "patently ought to be made by the Welsh executive".
He was asked whether his party is properly supporting devolved leaders and involving them in the internal structures of the party.
He said: "I think there are a number of different strands in an answer. One is that the Labour Party itself has not caught up with the devolution that they advocate for government across the United Kingdom.
"There are still decisions made at the NEC [national executive committee] that patently ought to be made by the Welsh executive, because those decisions only apply to people who live and are members of the party here in Wales.
"So, inside the party, there is a job of work to be done in bringing up to date the way that we do our business, to reflect the presence of metro mayors and the presence of devolution."
The current Labour party in Westminster would have trouble catching up with the Chrartist movement, let alone what's happening in Wales.
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Here we go again. Starmer's Labour may be a shade less offensive than Boris' Tories but they remain Unionist and London centric to the core. They still see more devolution as being "in their gift" – jolly effin' decent of them ! Now Starmer might cobble together some sort of patchwork deal that might please Drakeford and his crew, might even please Adam and the sinecure fixated wing of his party but it would not fix the fundemental problems of the lopsided relationship between the 2 countries. This kind of thinking might have worked in 1997-99 when the devo project… Read more »
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Unfortunately we know from rheur track record thar Welsh Lab MPs don't want a change. They have actively campaigned agsinst strengthening devolved powers
First and foremost should be a law enshrining that sovereignty lies with the people, not with the Westminster Parliament.
'… he would sell as Prime Minister to "settle" …' – What does this mean?
'I've asked Gordon …' – Gordon who??
Does anyone proofread this stuff?
As for Keir's comments – you can't "settle" anything without entrenching it in a constitution so that a subsequent Parliament can't simply undo or undermine what has been settled. And you can't realistically draw up a constitution quickly or without a referendum.
Dafydd
Gordon = Gin?
Barry Pandy
Agreed, any constitutional change enacted without a referendum would be regarded by the Tories as illegitimate and they would regard it as perfectly legitimate to undo any constitutional change enacted on that basis.
Also, even if Labour get in at Westminster with a majority (which is by no means certain), it would be with the god-awful first-past-the-post electoral system – in other words Labour would be doing this on the basis of around 35-40% of the vote. Hardly a mandate for lasting – and legitimate – constitutional change.
Frances McKie
Like this in 2014:https://www.scotsman.com/regions/glasgow-and-strathclyde/editor-responsible-vow-now-backs-scottish-independence-2513195
Then this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-29289035
Then this:https://www.snp.org/westminster-power-grab/
Then this:https://www.scotsman.com/regions/glasgow-and-strathclyde/editor-responsible-vow-now-backs-scottish-independence-251319
"The Italians having a Proverb, 'He that deceives me once, its his fault; but if twice, its my fault.'"
Reply to Frances McKie
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/inside-vow-how-historic-daily-6464878
Enough of this London control freakery…I'm with you Grayham…
Reply to Mab Meirion
😁🤪😁🤪😁🤪😁
Reply to Gareth Wyn Jones
What the h*ll does that mean?
It was meant to be funny? Red to Graham who mysteriously has not posted yet?
Sorry…I'm not fluent in this modern signage? I don't even know what they are called but I knew when I joined I would have to take a joke so forgive the h*ll…
No problem. Graham is a bit of a cult on the nation
Grayham stays 💯 solid on his views and comments and is a national treasure ✅
Reply to Richard
He just needs to start putting a capital W in fron of all references to Wales and Welsh.He seems to manage it for England so why not Wales?
I.Humphrys
Starmer: "May I tempt you with a re-heated Union sausage, folks?"
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Erisian
Reply to I.Humphrys
It would be full of Botch-you-lism 😀
Padi Phillips
Reply to Erisian
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour is a throwback to golden era neoliberalism – with all the charm of a reanimated corpse.
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Reply to Hywel
I think you are been to kind
Let's hope for Indy ref 2 in 2023 like the SNP are promising, would make his utterances obsolete before the next election
Malcolmrj
We in Wales should get away from the union and thank God we are not on the union jack that is getting known around the world has the BUTCHER'S APRON just think what that means
Reply to Malcolmrj
As far as No 10 and all the other departments go the arrangement of the flag is no longer the union flag rather it is a Neo-Crusader red cross…
It is estimated that 45-50 million people have died in the shadow of that flag, it belongs in the museum of atrocities in the same display case as the swostika
Dai Rob
Dont. Believe. Him.
Reply to Dai Rob
Quornby
Labour will dump on Wales as soon as they've harvested our votes. We've heard all the promises before.
Reply to Quornby
……..starting with another " Keir " long ago.
Doctor Trousers
If Starmer, or anyone else in the westminster labour party, could be trusted on this, then they would've agreed a long time ago not to stand in the way of a second Scottish independence referendum. Just the fact that they even see it as their place to allow or disallow a referendum demonstrates that they absolutely cannot be trusted on this, and I include the Corbynist sect in that too. A party that truly believed in real home rule within the union would not seek to dictate on such matters. It would take the approach of demonstrating the benefits of… Read more »
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If Labour are lucky enough to form a majority government it won't because of Starmer or his crew, it will be simply because they are not the Tory party.
Labour are as bereft of new ideas as the Tories.
If he thinks a bit if tweaking around the edges of devolution can 'fix' the 'union' he is sadly mistaken.
Mae'r llong honno wedi hwylio, oesoedd yn ôl.
Once Labour are back in power their enthusiasm for further devolution will be gone, especially amongst Welsh Labour MPs
Peter Cuthbert
Reply to Rob
You don't need to worry. The Starmer clique's current stance on electoral reform means that they will not co-operate with the other parties to oust the Tories. So with a divided left the Tories will roll back in an carry on partying.
Notta Bott
He is both wrong and right. He is right as an Englishman in WM, Brown too, that the only way to bring some people back onside towards the union is full powers to Wales minus taxes. Some will question that WM can just underfund like the Tories do, but on the face of it, it would bring some labour voters back onside and secure those seats in Wales, which lets face it they need to get back in WM. This must be why Mark Drakeford said Wales doesn't need tax powers the other day. But he is wrong because he… Read more »
Reply to Notta Bott
Why minus taxes?
Grayham Jones
It's time for a new wales 🏴 kick all English party's out of wales that's the Tories English Labour and all Brexit party's stop being little Englanders and be proud to be welsh
Reply to Grayham Jones
Again I ask Grayham – why capitals for England and not for Wales?
If Starmer can do this without a referendum then why cannot Scotland and Wales leave the union if they wish without a referendum? This is a cobbled together piece of crap from Starmer. As an independence supporter in Scotland am I really going to think "Yeah, yeah this half-way house thing Gordon Brown has come up with will do me fine."
Shambolic.
Too little too late. Nothing less than independence,
Rhosddu
If he wants to save his union, the price is devo-max. If he won't cough up, then it's indy referendum time. That's assuming UK Labour are ever in a position to offer maximum devolution any time this millennium.
Steve Duggan
It's too late for more powers to the devolved governments – the damage is done.You can not wipe away centuries of neglect and I doubt very much Westminster will change it's colonialist ways. Independence is now the best option for Wales.
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Adrian Meagher
Is Keir Starmer open-minded enough to make a manifesto commitment to make Dydd Dewi Sant a bank holiday in Wales? If not, I would be sceptical about his plans being radical in any way.
E Llwyd Morgan
I would cut Drakeford some slack… he's so fed up with Johnson and Gove that he is, albeit slowly, moving away from the unionist position. This is to be encouraged as he carries some weight with many. Public opinion matters.
Any constitutional change enacted without a referendum would be regarded by the Tories as illegitimate and they would regard it as perfectly legitimate to undo any constitutional change enacted on that basis.


Planning a wedding can be an emotional rolla-coaster! From the flowers, to the dress, to the groom, to the cake, its just an endless tunnel of decisions! To try and help lower stress levels we are going to share some important tips that any future bride or groom should know before tying the knot!
1) Pick the guest list first.
Although starting to plan a wedding is exciting, and knowing me, I would go straight into dress shopping! But it's important to choose the guests before your pick the perfect venue that only fits your immediate family! The number of people coming impacts almost every part of the wedding planing! Don't waste your money paying for guests that don't exist yet.
One of the most critical numbers that may ever agree on! It's important to stick to your budget, although it can be a nightmare! Try to make your choices as minimal as possible and force a family member or partner to keep you're spending in check! After all, it's a lot of money to spend for one day!
You need space for all your family and friends without feeling like your all crammed in a can of sardines! Everyone needs room to breath and more importantly… dance! Make sure it has the look that fits your style and taste in every way! I'm sure the event planners will bend over backwards to make your dreams come true so don't be afraid to ask!
There are plenty of benefits to DIY because no one can do the exact same as you. You know how you want it, and you're the only one that can to it perfectly. I get it! But to do a whole wedding yourself is crazy! My advice, DELEGATE, DELEGATE AND DELEGATE! Rather than taking on too many project, pick the ones that are most important to you, get others to help you!
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Dion Lee has definitely secured his place as one of Australia's renowned fashion designers in the industry, I think there was a collective woohoo! when his Line II runway show was finally added to the MBFWA schedule. A sleek collection that transcends from day to night, is both smart and casual, toes the line between masculine vs feminine and incorporates the perfect mix of collage/hybrid dressing. Full of structured tuxedo designs, streamlined silhouettes, precise layers, stripes, denim and that Dion Lee architectural construction that we've all come to desperately want. Cool cocktail styles and wearable everyday designs that has us seeing blue hues and pops of red.
Bianca Spender's offsite show was centered around a whimsical and Aussie artwork house from the Biennale exhibition, it couldn't be a more perfect place to debut her Universe Next Door collection. Born of fashion royalty, the daughter of Australia's fashion queen Carla Zampatti there was a touching post-show moment backstage between the proud mother and budding designer daughter. An invitation to look at the world differently and enter a dream space where strong corsets contrast against sheer flowing silks, dark shimmery patterns lead to lighter hues, sleek tailoring and elegant designs are offset by leather and the use of rope. It was a magical Spring 2014 runway that had us on the edge of our seat in fashion heaven.


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We are just back from our first family holiday. When we booked the sea view hotel room, I pictured us sitting on the balcony sipping wine in the evening while our four-month-old baby girl slumbered peacefully in the room.
It's probably no surprise that reality didn't meet expectations, and at one point when we were contemplating whether it was just easiest to go to bed at 8pm, I did wonder if we would have been better off staying at home. However, the trip also brought some nice surprises so although a holiday with a baby bears no resemblance to previous hotel breaks it was well worth it.
We didn't go anywhere too exotic, just a hotel a few hours drive away. This had the advantage that we weren't restricted in luggage size and could pack a few extra things, like a couple of familiar toys. This came in useful because, miraculously for Ireland, the weather was actually really good, and the hotel didn't have air conditioning, so it was too warm for her usual sleeping bag, but I had packed a contingency thin blanket so we could be flexible.
When I saw the big cot the hotel provided, and how tiny she looked in it compared to our bedside crib at home, I figured she would never sleep well in it. She completely proved me wrong and once we got her to sleep she loved the extra space and had the fewest night awakenings so far. I was the one waking every few hours and checking the time in amazement (it seems my mummy body has just got used to being awake at night). Now I feel much more confident that when we do move her to a cot at home it shouldn't be as much hassle as I might otherwise have thought.
Getting her to sleep was a bit of a challenge because she has got used to sleeping in a dark quiet room. Therefore in a hotel room where we were all in close quarters it initially appeared like we either had to keep her up past her usual bedtime and manage the resulting tears, or sit in the dark with the curtains drawn, missing out on the gorgeous sea view and trying to have a whispered conversation. Neither option exactly fun! On the first night we just ended up going to bed early, but after that we had some success getting her to sleep in her pram or in the dark of the bathroom before transferring her to the cot, and we were able to enjoy the view and conversation as she slept.
Outside the hotel was a path along the seafront that was 700 steps long. I know this because between us we paced it several times to help our baby get to sleep, or give our other half an extra hour sleeping in bed. There is something almost spiritual about walking on the seafront as the sun rises with your baby with just a few sea birds for company, but a slightly longer route would have brought some welcome variety.
Evening meals in the bar were a mixed success. She usually started off asleep but woke up at some point, and after a bit of a cry she was content siting up on our knees for long enough for us to finish the meal, even if it was a bit rushed. It was a family-friendly restaurant with lots of kids in it so we felt very relaxed, but still didn't want to linger too long past her bedtime. On the last day of the holiday we had more success with a long leisurely lunch, so probably would have opted for that a few more times.
During the day we were out and about sightseeing, shopping, going on a boat trip and visiting some museums and a wildlife park. Even though I don't follow strict patterns at home I suppose I have got into a few rhythms and I was worried all the disruption might upset her. But again she surprised me and coped brilliantly. Being constantly on the move in the car, pram or sling meant she slept when she needed to and was happy and awake in-between, and not having to think about nap times or activities to entertain her meant I was more relaxed.
She might not have been old enough to appreciate the activities, but she was exposed to knew sights, sounds and sensations so I think it was no harm for development. It was also so rewarding watching her smile at fellow tourists and see their reaction.
Without even realising it as a mum at home with the baby I have got used to doing things my way. Suddenly having my partner there all day was wonderful but also interesting as he obviously wanted to be involved and try things his way. For example, at a particular moment I might think my baby needs quiet and he wants to play tickles. Sometimes I was right and had to bite my tongue not to say 'I told you so'. However I would say an equal number of times I was wrong, and his way worked so I was learning new things that I wouldn't have if we just stayed home.
Overall the holiday took me out of my comfort zone a bit, and wasn't hassle-free, but that also meant I learnt new things about my baby that will give me more confidence in the future. It was also really good to spend time doing things with my partner and we will certainly have some good memories and photographs to tell her about in the future.
Plan your route when driving, and know where the good service stations are, so if your baby needs a feed or change you are not searching too long for one.
Pick a family friendly hotel – even if you don't need many of the facilities provided there will be lots of families staying so they will be more understanding and you will feel more relaxed if your baby cries.
If possible pick a room with a separate bed and living area, so you can put your baby to bed and still have a bit of space for yourselves.
If your baby likes to sleep in a pram choose somewhere where you can walk outside, preferably with a variety of routes.
Don't assume the hotel room will provide the same sleeping conditions as your nursery, so either be prepared to adapt or take along accessories to mimic your home conditions (e.g. blackout blinds, a fan or white noise to cancel out background noise).
Consider switching round meal times so your longest meal is at a time when your baby is usually asleep or content.
Most importantly enjoy watching her reactions to new places, even if things don't go according to plan, you are learning, and will look back on these memories fondly.
Living by the sea in north county Dublin I am currently making the most of my maternity leave to make memories with my baby girl. As a first time mum I am learning as I go along and loving the new challenges and joys of being a mum.


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Kanafeh is popularly known to have originated in the Palestinian city of Nablus, and is the most representative and iconic Palestinian dessert. The Turkish variant of the pastry kanafeh is called künefe and 'Turkish Künefe' is a crispy, cheese-filled dessert made with 'kadayıf'.(half baked string- shaped dough)
A layer of mild, stretchy cheese is sandwiched between two layers of buttery chopped kadayif, vermicelli-like strands of filo pastry. The kadayif is made in separate stalls near the bakeries, by cooking runny strings of batter on a circular griddle. As the dough firms, it's scooped off the heat and set aside. The trick with cooking künefe is to know when the bottom layer of kadayif is golden brown and has fused — like a cross between pommes Anna and shredded wheat — into a crisp, even layer. That's when the pie is flipped over and cooked to golden on the other side. While still hot, a mild sugar syrup is ladled over the künefe before it's cut into pieces, sprinkled with chopped pistachios and it can be also served with clotted cream.
KUNEFE...........................................................................£5.50
KAYMAKLI KUNEFE (Cream)..........................................£6.50
SPECIAL KUNEFE (with Extra Pistachios inside)..........£8.00
CAY (TURKISH TEA)........................................................£1.00
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Mold and its early form mildew are types of fungus that can form anywhere that moisture is present. Generally, molds aren't bad, but they contribute to the natural breakdown of things in nature, they are used in antibiotics, and some of them, like mushrooms, are even tasty. However, mold and mildew in your home cause bad odors, poor air quality and damage to the surfaces they grow on. Mold can be harmful to your family's health by irritating conditions like allergies and asthma and may contribute to respiratory infections. The key to mold prevention is to reduce sources of moisture in your home.
Preventing mold is much easier than removing it. Some simple steps can be taken to help mold proof your home. Gutters and air conditioning drip pans should be kept clean, unobstructed and in good repair to prevent water intrusion in the home. Sloping the ground away from the foundation of the house will prevent water from collecting and possibly entering though un-repaired foundation cracks or un-waterproofed surfaces. Always repair foundation cracks and leaks in your roof, windows or doors as soon as possible. The longer an area stays wet, the more likely mold or mildew will begin to form so you should always clean up spills or leaks as soon as possible. Drying out an area within 48 hours typically prevents mold from beginning to grow.
Humidity and condensation both create moisture in your home and can contribute to mold growth but both are simple to control. If possible, air conditioning units should be set to maintain the indoor humidity below 60 percent. If your AC unit doesn't have a humidity setting a dehumidifier can be used to obtain the same result. Insulating cold surfaces like cold water pipes will prevent condensation from forming on them and nearby surfaces. Whenever using appliances like dryers and heaters that can produce moisture exhaust fans or vents should be used to vent the humidity outside of the home. Decorative fans like ceiling fans contribute to the beauty of your home and prevent moisture buildup by increasing air movement.
If an area has remained wet for more than 48 hours mold may have started to form even if no spots are visible. You can prevent mold growth from becoming a problem by cleaning the area with soap and water, a bleach solution of one cup bleach to one gallon of water, or by purchasing a commercial cleaner designed to remove mold. .


Stuart and Tammy Dome, Victoria, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Andrea Lynn Dome, to Brenton David Hoffman, son of Dave and Brenda Hoffman, Victoria.
Grandparents of the couple are Leland Dinkel, Floris and Bernie Dome, Alfred "Fritz" and Anita Braun, Ernest Hoffman, the late Dolores Hoffman, and the late Marlene Dinkel.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Victoria High School and is attending Fort Hays State University, majoring in radiation. She is employed at FHSU and Hays Recreation Center Fitness.
The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of VHS, and attended Dodge City Community College and FHSU. He is employed by Chem-Tek.
An Oct. 26, 2013, wedding is planned at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria.


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Synergistic effects of osteonectin and brain-derived neurotrophic factor on axotomized retinal ganglion cells neurite outgrowth via the mitogen-activated protein kinase-extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 pathways.
Ma CHE., Bampton ETW., Evans MJ., Taylor JSH.
Our previous study identified osteonectin (ON) in a screen of factors made by Schwann cells (SCs) which promoted peripheral and central neurons survival and neuritogenesis, however, the mechanisms of ON promoting effects are largely unknown. In the present study, we investigated the effects of ON-deficient SC-conditioned medium (SCCM) and molecular mechanisms of ON, in regulating retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) survival and neurite outgrowth. Neonatal rat RGCs and SCs were purified by immunopanning technique. RGC survival and neuritogenesis reduced significantly when treated with either ON-null mice SCCM or ON-immunodepleted (IP) SCCM (P<0.05). In contrast to wild type SCCM, in the presence of a tyrosine kinase receptor (Trk) inhibitor (K252a), ON-null mice SCCM-induced neuritogenesis were further reduced by 24%. The Trk-mediated signaling pathways became more sensitive to K252a inhibition in the absence of ON. We also showed the synergistic effects of ON and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in promoting RGCs growth and the involvement of ON in two major neurotrophin-mediated signaling pathways, PI-3K-Akt and MAPK-Erk1/2. ON alone activated Akt phosphorylation and increased survival. Blockage of TrkB signalling pathway by TrkB-Fc chimera (BDNF scavenger) or K252a in ON-treated cultures reduced Akt-P level significantly. This suggests that ON induces BDNF synthesis and secretion from RGCs. The enhancement of neuritogenesis and Erk1/2 phosphorylation by ON in BDNF-treated cultures further demonstrate the signaling pathways responsible for the synergistic effect of ON on BDNF-induced neurite outgrowth. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report showing the synergistic effects of ON on classical neurotrophins which participate in the same signalling pathways in regulating RGC neurite outgrowth.
10.1016/j.neuroscience.2009.10.026
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Peter Bock-Schroeder (1913-2001) was a German photographer and photo journalist.

Biography
Bock-Schroeder studied photojournalism at Photo-Atelier Binder in Berlin, and graduated in 1933. During World War II he served in Erwin Rommel's Afrika Corps as gunner and war correspondent. In 1946, Sefton Delmer hired him to work for the German news service. In the 1950s, he traveled extensively with contracts from leading German news magazines, Stern, Quick, and Revue. In 1956, one year after the peace treaty between Russia and Germany, Peter Bock-Schroeder was the first West-German photographer to get permission to work in the USSR. In 1962, he settled in Munich, Germany, and died on February 19, 2001.

Early life
Peter Bock-Schroeder the illegitimate son of a dashing Russian expatriate and the daughter of conservative German burghers, was born in the booming port city of Hamburg on November 30, 1913. He never knew his father, who was killed after returning to his native St. Petersburg. His mother, Meta Bock, later married, gaining a husband named Schroeder as well as a measure of respectability for herself and for her son.

In 1929, at the age of 16, Bock-Schroeder left home to find a future in Berlin, the vibrant Weimar capital then in the rapturous throes of a great cultural flowering. Along with the filmmakers, musicians, actors, architects, playwrights, composers, painters and novelists who filled Berlin's cafes, photographers too were caught in the blooming. Encouraged by a friend of his stepfather's family who "believed to have discovered a visual talent in me," Bock-Schroeder wrote in a self-deprecating autobiographical sketch, the fledgling photographer borrowed 150 Reichsmark from his benefactor and enrolled in an apprentice program at the renowned Atelier Binder photo studios. The studio was famous for having nurtured the talents of such prominent German photographers as Erich Balg, Sonja Goergi, Hubs Floter, Friedrich Aschenbrauch and Joe Niczky. The apprenticeship taught him everything about the operation of a photo studio, but little about the art of taking pictures.

After months spent "retouching negatives and positives, playing the peek-a-boo clown for children's portraits and going to buy the bread rolls for the boss," he left the studio and enrolled at the Bräuhaus school where Balg himself taught an inspirational class. "The little technical know-how I have, I owe to him," Bock-Schroeder wrote. "One of his school exercises was to take a photo of the Brandenburg gate as no one had ever seen it before; using only a very rudimentary camera, he wanted us to find a new way of seeing something that had already been photographed millions of times. I took my shot of it looking between the legs of the policemen there and got a good grade."

Pre-War Years
His knack for framing the familiar in interesting ways served him well during a visit to the Netherlands, where he made some life-changing discoveries. "I was fascinated by the vastness of the country," he wrote. He returned to Berlin having not only discovered a love for landscape photography that would sustain him throughout his life. He also learned that he could earn a living by taking pictures when he sold his Netherlands photos for publication. After two years at Brauhaus, Bock-Schroeder, at the age of 18, began his professional career as a journeyman photographer, chronicling his travels through Sweden, England and Belgium. "Travel is the best education for a photographer," he wrote. "In those wander years I was able to experiment and shoot however I felt like. I had time, there were no `musts' and earning a living wasn't an issue. I was married to my camera."
Of all the activities that flourished in Berlin before the lights went out on Jan. 30, 1933, when Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany and the 12 years Nazi nightmare began, none was more exciting – nor more dangerous – than politics. While Nazis and Communists battled in the streets, 20-year-old Bock-Schroeder joined the Social Democratic Party (SPD). With the triumph of the right, the leftist SPD was banned, its leadership imprisoned and in many cases murdered. Detained and questioned by the Gestapo in 1933 when his name appeared on membership roles of the banned Social Democratic Party, Bock-Schroeder was ordered to work as part of the "Arbeits Dienst".

World War II
When, in 1938, as the Nazi war machine geared up for the coming invasion of Poland and the state-run Kristallnacht pogrom signaled the beginning of all-out war against Germany's Jewish population, Bock- Schroeder attempted to flee to the Netherlands. He was arrested and sent back to Germany. When the war broke out on September 1, 1939, Bock-Schroeder enlisted in the Luftwaffe. During the war he served as aerial gunner and war correspondent in Erwin Rommel's Afrika Corps. By the spring of 1945, Bock-Schroeder and fellow veterans of Rommel's vanquished Afrika Corps were ordered to take part in a final campaign. Bock-Schroeder managed to escape the airbase near Nürnberg, and bicycled 600 kilometers to Hamburg where he surrendered to British forces in his birthplace.
Peter Bock-Schroeder was imprisoned in a British POW camp.

Post War
Released in the summer of 1945, he applied for employment at the fledgling German News Service (today dpa). He was hired on the spot by Sefton Delmer. Delmer was commissioned to set up the first news agency in the British zone, called the German News Service. He recruited 63 employees. Among the recruited radio operators and telex operators, interpreters, mathematicians, physicists, photographers and news assistants was Peter Bock-Schroeder. As news agency photo-journalist, Bock-Schroeder traveled throughout Allied occupied Germany and the neighboring nations of Europe. In 1949, Bock-Schroeder, then 36, was hired by "Stern Magazine" as photo journalist, and sent on assignments around the world. He also worked for "Quick Magazine" and "Revue" "Constanze" and "Jasmin". On a Reportage in Cypress in 1949, he met his first wife, Joan (Jody)Haight Brewster. She was American, working for the Foreign Office. They moved to the U.S., but the marriage only lasted for two years. Peter Bock-Schroeder was not ready to settle down, yet. Instead he became a wanderer, photographing in North and South America, as well as Europe and the Middle East. Money had no relevance to him, but the quality of his photos guaranteed him work with all the major German magazines and newspapers.

The Sovjets
In 1956, one year after the peace treaty between Russia and Germany, Peter Bock-Schroeder was the first West-German photographer to get permission to work in the USSR. The task was to travel with an international film crew on the production of the documentary: Russia today, We saw with our eyes. The film was approved by the Soviet authorities. His journey took him through the huge space of the former Soviet republics - from the oriental south to the far north, from western Russia to the Siberian east. On the eve of his departure to West Berlin, Bock-Schroeder sewed most of the exposed rolls of film into his trench coat and brought his work out of Russia into West-Berlin.

Later career
During a Reportage in the South of Germany he met his second wife. They got married in 1960 in Munich and had four children. Peter Bock-Schroeder continued to work for magazines and publishing houses. In 1972 he worked with Otl Aicher during the Munich Olympics, as photographer and coordinator of the international press team. At the age of 60 he signed a contract with the "Munich International Airport - Press Department". His architectural and portrait works of that time have been published in books and magazines.

Death and legacy
On February 19, 2001 Peter Bock-Schroeder died age 87 in Munich. He was surrounded by his wife, his four children and three grandchildren. Peter Bock-Schroeder's Photographic Archive is administered and represented by the Peter Bock-Schroeder Foundation in Paris, France.

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JLL Adds Brookfield Veteran to APAC Funds Advisory Team
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Eugene Kim joins JLL as a director of its Global Funds Advisory team
JLL has appointed Eugene Kim as a director of its Global Funds Advisory team, based in the company's Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
In tandem with Kim's hire, Georg Frauboes joins the team as a director based in London, as the US-based real estate consultancy aims to strengthen its prowess in capital raising and investment advisory.
The two executives will be responsible for underwriting investment deals and managing capital raising in their respective regions. Kim reports to Martijn van Eldik, Head of Funds Advisory in Asia Pacific, according to a statement by the NYSE-listed firm.
JLL Grows Builds Advisory Team
JLL created the Global Funds Advisory team last July by combining the company's three existing regional funds advisory and placement teams. Matilde Attolico was appointed to lead the business in London and in October, JLL hired former Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing executive van Eldik to head up the team in Asia Pacific.
The Global Funds Advisory team works with investment managers around the world to support and advise on product development and capital raising for real estate investment opportunities. As one of the top three commercial real estate consultancies worldwide, JLL completed some $170 billion in investment sales, acquisitions and finance transactions last year.
"The creation of the team last year was driven in part by the recognition that the largest investors around the world demand more tailored solutions to meet their needs," Attolico commented in the statement. "We're delighted to have attracted talents like Georg and Eugene to join our growing team, enabling us to deliver this type of added value for our clients. It underscores our focus on bringing best in class products to market and delivering seamless execution."
Growing Team Adds Asset Management Pros
Kim joins JLL from Brookfield Asset Management, where he most recently served as a senior associate in the product development group. In his role at the global alternative asset manager, Kim created investment vehicles and strategies across real estate, private equity and infrastructure. The University of Toronto alum has also worked in real estate investment banking in Brookfield's global advisory business.
Frauboes joins the team in London from UBS Asset Management, where he underwrote real estate funds. He will work alongside Zeynep Fetvaci, who joined the group as a director last July.
"As we grow our credentials in fund underwriting, advising on product development and equity capital raising for indirect real estate transactions, I'm confident we are uniquely positioned to support clients across the full scope of their global real estate investment needs," van Eldik said in the statement, adding that services include debt capital, corporate finance and M&A advisory.
Exclusive: JLL Hires Former Morgan Stanley Exec to Run APAC Fund Advisory
JLL Names Sumihiro Hiratsuka to Head Japan Funds Advisory Business
JLL Names CK Lau Head of Valuations for Asia in Reshuffle
Colliers Adds Colin Clark to Build SG Project Management Team
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Content The file contains data related to questions 12-15 in part I of "Aassets" (Land gifts to others).
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three bridges away from the CPU on the motherboard).
it's fairly slow as such things go (say, 1-2 microseconds).
or little over 3 million ticks per second, depending on bus.
It is derived from, I think, some PCI controller counter.
separate 32-bit registers, but don't hold me to that.
piece of code takes to execute, on a micro-benchmarking scale.
real time, needs the relation between CPU ticks and seconds.
re-calibrate by using the other two counters and having them vote.
later. This seems to work reasonably well.
CPU slowed down and we don't know it yet.
No, there are no good real-time timers on current laptops.


Valentine's day is fast approaching and it seems stores are sticking with the age-old assumption that chocolate and/or flowers and/or jewelry = Valentine's Day. I don't have anything against that - in fact I think any excuse to splurge on some gourmet truffles you've been eyeing on Instagram (I can't be the only one who does this) or whip up an extra decedent chocolate dessert is a good one.
But what about the other things that make life so wonderful and delicious? Chocolate is great, but what about butter? Most baked goods rely of the magical powers that only butter possesses. Think about it! Where would croissants or shortbread or Swiss meringue buttercream be without really good butter? Margarine sure isn't stepping up to the plate on those tasks (sorry margarine.. I'm sure someone, somewhere loves you).
This Valentine's day I say surprise your loved ones with treats made with best thing that's happened to baking since flour and sugar: butter!
Brioche is made by enriching dough with eggs and lots of butter. By 'lots' I means LOTS! The butter is equal to half of the weight of the flour (and you can find recipes where the flour and butter are equal weights...whooaaa butter). This particular recipe calls for the butter to be heated until it's golden and nutty and delicious before using it in the dough. Its bread for people who are serious about their butter.
Nothing says "Be My Valentine" like flaky, buttery pastry with a fresh strawberry filling. It doesn't hurt that these little guys are cuter than the average pie.
Ok, so this isn't a treat made with butter, but any butter-lover would adore receiving homemade butter for Valentine's day (plus it's ridiculously easy to make). The result is creamy and super fresh tasting - different from the butters at the grocery stores. That's because most butter is cultured, while yours will be made from fresh cream.. a deliciously different flavor profile. I don't recommend baking with your homemade butter (well, you can but the results might not be that consistent) but I do suggest smearing it on toast, muffins, crackers, and anything else you can get your hands on.
This beautiful thing is big shortbread slab made with Stirling Churn84 served whole so you and your valentine can break it apart. Who can pass up a crunchy-on-the-outside-tender-on-the-inside sweet and buttery treat laced with hints of salt? Nobody, that's who.
If Valentine's Day just isn't Valentine's Day without a little bit of chocolate, then this chocolate babka is for you. Dough enriched with butter is rolled up with semi-sweet chocolate, butter (of course), and cinnamon before being baked into the best smelling thing to have ever come out of your oven.


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Obama: Christmas Is No Time to Tell People They Have Lost Their Insurance
Allahpundit responds:
[H]e's talking about unemployment insurance, but no matter. When the man's right, he's right. What kind of monsters would sandbag an unsuspecting middle class by … taking away their coverage? How are people supposed to pay their bills now? Mom and dad were hoping to have toys under the tree this year and instead all they have is a cancellation notice. How awful.
Am I awake?
What, you're stunned that this guy is disingenuous or something?
The Genius of Government: Dutch Government Pays Alcoholics in Beer
This is the logical continuation of the permissive and soft-headed mode of thinking that charactarizes lefty governments like this:
After more than a decade out of work because of a back injury and chronic alcoholism, Fred Schiphorst finally landed a job last year and is determined to keep it. He gets up at 5:30 a.m., walks his dog and then puts on a red tie, ready to clean litter from the streets of eastern Amsterdam.
"You have to look sharp," said Mr. Schiphorst, 60, a former construction worker.
His workday begins unfailingly at 9 a.m. — with two cans of beer, a down payment on a salary paid mostly in alcohol. He gets two more cans at lunch and then another can or, if all goes smoothly, two to round off a productive day.
"I'm not proud of being an alcoholic, but I am proud to have a job again," said Mr. Schiphorst, the grateful beneficiary of an unusual government-funded program to lure alcoholics off the streets by paying them in beer to pick up trash.
The program was "started last year by the Rainbow Foundation, a private but mostly government-funded organization that helps the homeless, drug addicts and alcoholics get back on their feet." That is stated as fact. Giving alcoholics beer helps them get back on their feet? Yeah? Is that how that works?
Via Allahpundit on Twitter.
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Parents, mark your calendar for a February date night! On Friday, February 15th, The Arc of Essex County will host a Parents Night Out. Drop your kids off at our West Caldwell Hub for a night filled with arts and crafts, games, snacks, and a movie, and hit the town for a romantic date night.
The Parents Night Out program is hosted by The Arc of Essex County's Children and Family Services department and welcomes children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their siblings ages 5-21. Snacks will be provided; $25 for the first child and $20 for additional children. For more information, please view the attached flyer. Contact Jennifer DeBarr with any questions at jdebarr@arcessex.org or at (973) 535-1181 x1292.


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Tisbury is a town located on Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,815 at the 2020 census.

Vineyard Haven is the main village/town center of Tisbury. The two names are used interchangeably. As can be seen in the history section below, the town of Tisbury was incorporated within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1671 and remains the legal name of the town to this day. However, the port and harbor have had varying names. "Holmes Hole" was one of the first names of the port within the town of Tisbury. This name was later changed to "Vineyard Haven", which is the official post office name for the community. To residents of Martha's Vineyard, "Vineyard Haven" is by far the more common usage, although residents recognize Tisbury as the town's legal name.

Vineyard Haven in Tisbury is the main port of entrance to Martha's Vineyard and is the only operational port on the island during most of the year.

History
 The Wampanoag have lived on Martha's Vineyard, which they called Noepe, continuously for approximately 5,000-15,000 years. The first English maritime explorer, Bartholomew Gosnold, came in 1602. Six decades later, in 1660, Tisbury was first settled by James Allen, William Peabody and Lt. Josiah Standish, a son of Captain Myles Standish. It was officially incorporated in 1671 by Francis Lovelace, Governor General of New York. The town, which originally included the lands of West Tisbury, was named for Tisbury, Wiltshire, England, the hometown of Martha's Vineyard Governor Mayhew. Citizens of the island, unhappy with the leadership of Governor Mayhew, petitioned William III and Mary II in 1673 for a change of leadership, and the entire island, including the town, became a part of Massachusetts.

The town was divided into its current boundaries in 1892.

The town has long thrived on the sea and is now the home of the main ferry docks for the island. The island's first and primary ferry line is the Steamship Authority, which runs to and from Woods Hole, New Bedford, and Nantucket (in the summer months from the Oak Bluffs terminal), all in Massachusetts. There are several other private ferry lines that serve Martha's Vineyard as well, with terminals in the towns of Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. To get an idea of the embarkation in summer of passengers, tourists primarily, and goods, see the early scene in the movie Jaws which shows the debarkation on "Amity Island" of a typical boatload in summer at the Vineyard Haven Steamship Authority facility from the steamship Naushon. At the time of the filming of Jaws in 1975 this was the largest of the ferries, running only in the summer months for its high passenger capacity. It ceased service in 1987 and has been replaced by more modern vessels.

Like the rest of Martha's Vineyard, is a popular summer resort for the rich and famous. Residents of Tisbury have included Art Buchwald, William Styron, Mike Wallace, Lillian Hellman, Carly Simon, Thornton Wilder, Dashiell Hammett, Katharine Cornell and Diane Sawyer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Tisbury has a total area of , of which  is land and , or 65.79%, is water. The town ranks 329th out of the 351 communities in the Commonwealth in terms of land area, and is sixth out of the seven towns of Dukes County (only Aquinnah is smaller). Tisbury is bordered by Vineyard Haven Harbor, Lagoon Pond and Oak Bluffs to the east, West Tisbury to the southwest, and Vineyard Sound to the northwest. The town shares a common corner, along with West Tisbury and Oak Bluffs, with Edgartown. Localities of the town include Vineyard Haven, Makonikey, Pilot Hill, West Chop, and Lambert's Cove.

Measuring from the western shore of Tisbury to Nobska Point at Woods Hole (town of Falmouth), the town is  from the mainland (Cape Cod), the closest point on the Vineyard. Most of central Tisbury is low-lying and near sea level, with elevations rising to  in places. West Chop is the northernmost point on the Vineyard, tipped by the West Chop Light. The town is also home to Lake Tashmoo, just south of the tip of West Chop.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,755 people, 1,646 households, and 902 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 2,720 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 90.04% White, 2.96% African American, 1.36% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.33% from other races, and 3.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

A large percentage of the white population is of Portuguese descent, and a great number of "Native Islanders" (born on the island) within the community are of mixed ethnicity such as Portuguese, Native American (Wampanoag Indian), and African American families who have been there for generations, primarily tied to maritime ventures of fishing, whaling, and the fitting out of whaleships.

There were 1,646 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.2% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,041, and the median income for a family was $53,051. Males had a median income of $38,452 versus $29,034 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,783. About 7.7% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

In terms of population, Tisbury ranks 267th in the Commonwealth and second only to Edgartown in Dukes County in terms of year-round population. The town ranks 167th statewide in terms of population density, below the mean but above the median. It is the most densely populated town in Dukes County.

There is a substantial dichotomy between the wealth of the year-round residents, which is generally below the Massachusetts median, and that of the summer residents, who tend to be quite wealthy.

Government

On the national level, Tisbury is a part of Massachusetts's 9th congressional district, and is currently represented by Bill Keating. Massachusetts is currently represented in the United States Senate by senior Senator Elizabeth Warren and junior Senator Ed Markey. On the state level, Tisbury is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a part of the Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket district, which includes all of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, as well as a portion of Falmouth. The town is represented in the Massachusetts Senate as a portion of the Cape and Islands district, which includes all of Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and most of Barnstable County (with the exception of Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth and a portion of Barnstable). All of Dukes County is patrolled by the Fifth (Oak Bluffs) Barracks of Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police.

Tisbury is governed on the local level by the open town meeting form of government, and is led by an executive secretary and a board of selectmen. The town has its own police and fire departments, both located within Vineyard Haven, just blocks from the steamship authority piers. The post office is also nearby. The Vineyard Haven Public Library is located just north of the heart of Vineyard Haven, and is a part of the Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing library network.

For 180 years Tisbury was a "Dry" town; alcohol could not be sold or purchased. For a number of years, to encourage dining there, the town and its eating establishments practiced a policy of "BYOB." On April 27, 2012, town voters approved (by a vote of 881–747) a ballot initiative granting the town's selectmen authority to grant licenses for the sale of beer and wine. The first licenses were issued in July 2012. As of August 2012 eight establishments in Tisbury have beer and wine licenses.

Education
Tisbury is part of the Martha's Vineyard Regional School District along with Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and West Tisbury. Students in Tisbury attend Tisbury Elementary School, from grades K-8. High School students then attend Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. The MVRHS's teams are nicknamed the Vineyarders, and their colors are violet and white.  The school has a longstanding rivalry with Nantucket High School, with both competing for the Island Cup on an annual basis. The Tisbury school is the oldest school on the island. Built in 1929 and has been educating children for over 80 years. The Tisbury school colors are blue and gold, their mascot is a tiger.

Tisbury is also the home of the Vineyard Montessori School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through third grade.

See also
Tisbury, Wiltshire, a city with the same name

References

External links

Town of Tisbury official website

Populated coastal places in Massachusetts
Towns in Dukes County, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard
Populated places established in 1660
1660 establishments in Massachusetts
Towns in Massachusetts


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Englishman in Chicago
Sting - Lyle Lovett
New World Music Theatre - Tinley Park
First Appeared in The Music Box, September/October 1996, Volume 3, #6
Sting passed through Chicago at the end of July and delivered a fine performance, mixing musical styles while delivering his message. Boldly opening with three songs off Mercury Falling, his latest release, Sting quickly set a playful tone for the evening. The Hounds of Winter crept in slowly before giving way (with Sting howling) to the unusual beat of I Hung My Head. I Was Brought to My Senses closed out the set-opening trilogy with guitarist Dominic Miller locking onto Sting's bass pattern to present a bouncing beat. It was at this point that keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, saxophone player Butch Thomas, and trombonist Clark Gaton broke free for the first jam of the evening.
Throughout the concert, Sting mixed in several of the anticipated Police songs, including a spirited Every Little Thing She Does is Magic. Sting's own Seven Days followed with Thomas providing some lofty saxophone fills to compliment Sting's vocals. The band floated back through Every Little Thing She Does is Magic before landing firmly in You Still Touch Me.
One of the highlights came as Lyle Lovett and his pedal steel guitar player joined Sting on stage for the western-style I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying. It was a wonderful addition that really made this song stand out. Synchronicity II was fierce, with Miller slashing guitar licks like daggers, building the emotional stress of the rush-hour hell. Roxanne started about as true to the original as Sting has performed in years, but later exploded into a jazzy trombone solo and audience sing-along.
Sting kept a tight reign on the band, allowing the group to burst their imaginary boundaries only briefly before being pulled back to the melody. On When the World is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around, the band traveled far and fast, led by keyboardist Kirkland.
Englishman in New York closed out the show, encompassing a one-verse rap from Thomas that smoothly slid in and out of the center of the main song. The rap told the story of Sting from teacher to musician, as Sting drove home his point with an audience sing-along — be yourself, no matter what they say. The encores were fairly routine with the exception of a beautiful, acoustic rendition of Fragile.
Lyle Lovett opened the show with an impressive blends of styles. He performed a number of songs off his latest release The Road to Ensenada. His 60-minute set was captivating with Private Conversation providing its most memorable moment.
Mercury Falling is available from Barnes & Noble.
The Road to Ensenada is available from Barnes & Noble.