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Posted on December 10, 2020 by Dennis Adler ↓ 7 Comments
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By Dennis Adler
Coming to a holster near you in about a month the new Barra 5-inch Schofield Wells Fargo model just makes it into the 2020 Replica Air Pistol of the Year competition with a handful of production models that have been used for test guns. Barra expects shipments to start coming in next month and they should be available in January. Expect pricing to be the same as the 7-inch aged finish and nickel models.
With revolvers making up a part of the new guns for 2020 I have decided to make a few changes to the comparisons and points system from previous years beginning with last year's single extra point for field stripping, since revolvers can't be field stripped like a semi-auto. Secondly, since two guns in this year's comparisons have adjustable rear sights, in order for the comparison's to be more equal, adjustable sights will also be an extra point, so if any guns end up in a tie, one may get an extra point or two to decide the winner.
The points system for 2020 is as follows:
Authenticity 1 to 10
Ingenuity of the design 1 to 10
Ease of use 1 to 10
Performance 1 to 10
Accuracy 1 to 10
Field stripping capability bonus 1
Adjustable Sights bonus 1
Possible total 52 points
History rolls up
Much as I have wanted a western gun to win, only one revolver has taken the title, the c.1915 style British Webley MK VI back in 2017. Now another revolver is in the running, a new gun by virtue of barrel length, the Barra Schofield Wells Fargo model with 5-inch barrel.
The groundbreaking S&W topbreak design has its origins in the original .44 S&W model, the No. 3, which had been adopted by the U.S. military in 1870 and was being issued to troops early in 1871. It was a fine handgun for most, but the Cavalry found it problematic to reload on horseback, which I have always found a bit odd since the Cavalry eventually opted for the Colt Single Action Army, a revolver that was slow to reload on or off a horse. S&W's original design had pre-dated the Colt SAA and had been intended to make reloading faster by breaking open the action, tilting the barrel down, at which point a cam rotated by this movement forced the ejector upward to expel all six spent shell cases at once (unfortunately, any unfired shells were ejected as well). The fully exposed cylinder provided quick reloading of all six chambers before rotating the barrel up and locking it. Army Major George W. Schofield regarded the S&W as an excellent sidearm but believed the latching mechanism could be improved for use by the Cavalry and set about redesigning it. He secured a patent for his improvements, which also made changes to the rear sight by incorporating a sighting notch on the new Schofield latch, easily opened one-handed by pulling the hammer to half cock and using the thumb to pull the latch back and release the barrel. He received his patent on June 20, 1871 but it took until May 1873 before initial tests of his improved design were evaluated by the Ordnance Department. By the time Schofield's design had been evaluated and approved it was June 1874 and the newer, though not as easily reloaded, .45 Colt Single Action Army was already destined to replace the military's Smith & Wesson topbreak .44 caliber models. Even so, in July 1874 the U.S. Chief of Ordnance recommended and the Secretary of War approved the purchase of 3,000 Schofield-improved Smith & Wesson Revolvers chambered for the new .45 S&W Schofield cartridge. The first guns were delivered in 1875 (inspectors mark and 1875 could be found on the grips). Between that point and a subsequent order for an additional 3,000 guns, Horace Smith made an improvement to Maj. Schofield's latch design making it stronger, a little larger with knurled edges and a serrated top to provide a more tactile surface to engage when opening the action. This would be the Second Issue with production beginning in 1877 (the date you find on the grips of later Schofield models, as well as the CO2 models sold today by Barra). In total, it is estimated that 5,018 Schofield-Smith & Wesson models were issued to the U.S. Army between 1876 and 1893 plus another 3,569 issued by the Ordnance Department to State Militias across the country (some of which may have been previously issued to the Army and refurbished).
Like the latest 7-inch Schofield models from Barra, the new Wells Fargo will be available in an aged finish and bright nickel. The scale of the guns is almost identical to the famous cut down Schofield models carried by Wells Fargo & Co. agents in the 1870s and 1880s.
The Wells Fargo Model
The military was the primary customer for S&W's large caliber revolvers in the early to mid-1870s and for almost all of the First and Second Issue Schofields. There were also civilian buyers since Smith & Wesson built more guns than the military purchased, and as military guns were refurbished a percentage of those also went to the civilian market (Army surplus) and found their way into retailers like Hartley & Graham in New York, which listed both the standard barrel length and models with 5-1/2 inch barrels (there were also shorter barrels, 5-inch and 4-inch barrel lengths). Wells Fargo & Co. and American Express purchased surplus Schofields to arm their field agents; both companies acquiring sizeable quantities of the guns and most with the shorter barrels. These were all specially marked, with Wells Fargo stamping their Schofields W.F. & CO. EX. on the right side of the barrel.
A percentage of refurbished military guns were also returned to service with shortened 5-inch barrels. Although they were primarily reblued, civilian guns and some for military officers were also nickel plated. The Barra Schofield CO2 models have this covered as well with both a weathered finish and nickel versions in 7-inch and 5-inch models.
Despite comparatively limited manufacturing, the Schofield revolvers remained in use into the early 20th century, and New York City retailers like Hartley & Graham, and Francis Bannerman & Sons, (then the world leader in retailing military surplus) continued to market refurbished military Schofields in various barrel lengths, popularly 5-inch models with nickel plating.
Another new version that will be offered in 2021 is a hand engraved Wells Fargo model from Barra. The guns will be engraved in a pattern similar to that found on an S&W No.3 that was owned by President Theodore Roosevelt in his Rough Rider days. The pattern was different from the usual style seen on S&W models of the period and lends a unique look to the CO2 model.
The latest 5-inch Wells Fargo models from Barra will be available in January ether in the aged finish with aged faux wood grips, or nickel with faux wood. Also in early 2021 Barra will add a custom, hand engraved nickel Wells Fargo model (above) done by Adams & Adams. The prototype is pictured in this article, though as of yet, no retail price has been set or the number of engraved guns that will be available, but from the looks of the prototype, it is going to be one fine western air pistol.
The deluxe nickel Wells Fargo revolvers will be hand engraved for Barra by John J. Adams, Jr. of Adams & Adams in Vershire, Vermont. John Adams, Jr. has engraved guns for Smith & Wesson and Colt for over 20 years, and did the first limited edition 7-inch engraved Schofield CO2 models a few years back. This new 5-inch model will have a different engraving design than previous Bear River Schofield models.
This is fairly heavy coverage for the CO2 pistol with engraving on the top of the barrel and the backstrap.
The underside of the frame, triggerguard and pistol butt will also be engraved.
For 2020's Replica Air Pistol of the Year competition I am going to use the aged finish Wells Fargo Model which should be available from Pyramyd Air in January (according to Barra). Currently both finishes are available with the 7-inch barrel.
To bring out the fine detail in the engraving, the Barra Schofield Wells Fargo models will have the engraving inked in. The .44 caliber Schofield at the top is a Uberti reproduction that was hand engraved in the traditional pattern by Adams & Adams. While a different engraving pattern, you can see that the quality of the work that that goes into the CO2 models is the same as for centerfire guns, making the air pistols an incredible value.
Like any revolver, especially those with shorter barrels, the 5-inch Schofield clears leather almost effortlessly and is easy to cock for the first shot. The gun balances well in the hand and the trigger pull is a modest 2 pounds, 10.6 ounces. The large rear V notch in the barrel latch easily frames the rounded front sight, and it is effortless to squeeze off an accurate shot at 21 feet. My velocity with the new 5-inch Nickel gun averaged 406 fps with RWS Meisterkugeln 7.0 gr. lead wadcutters. I had an impressive high velocity of 438 fps and a low of 396 fps, so right in the ballpark with the 7-inch model using pellet shells and the Meisterkugeln. I then ran a second test with lightweight H&N Sport Match Green 5.25 gr. alloy wadcutters and velocity jumped to a whopping 482 fps average with a high of 501 fps which almost puts the Schofield in a class of its own as a CO2 revolver. But let's just be happy with a six-shooter that can keep alloy pellets flying downrange at over 480 fps.
Initial tests with H&N Sport Match Green 5.25 gr. alloy wadcutters showed that the 5-inch smoothbore could do quite well with pellet shells despite having a smoothbore barrel delivering a best five at 0.84 inches with two overlapping.
The first accuracy tests from the original nickel model put six Meisterkugeln lead wadcutters into a even 1.0 inches, but a little low and slightly left of the bullseye, and six of the smoken' hot H&N alloy wadcutters into 0.843 inches. With the aged finish Wells Fargo I shot six H&N into 1.18 inches with three in the red and a best 5-shots measuring 0.93 inches.
Fast action, light trigger, predictable accuracy with pellet shells (even though the gun has a smoothbore barrel), and you have a real contender for Replica Air Pistol of the Year. You won't be able to order the new model for about another month. The guns are in production and were to be available before the end of 2020 but shipping from overseas has been slow as it has with all airguns. The samples in this article are production guns and Barra expects deliveries in early January. This is one well worth waiting for!
Testing for Replica Air Pistol of the Year with alloy wadcutters delivered a pretty tight six-shot group fired off hand from 21 feet with a best 5-shots measuring 0.93 inches with two overlapping.
You know the old saying when you don't think you have done your best, "do better." Well, I put CO2 into the hand engraved Schofield and shot a better target than I did with the aged finish gun. The POA correction was right 1 inch, and down 1 inch for POI. I shot the first six and they were closely grouped but still a little left. I slightly increased my POA correction right another fraction of an inch and put five of six in the bullseye. The final target for the Barra Schofield at 21 feet has 12 rounds inside 1.70 inches, each group roughly 1.0 inches (one group at 0.875 inches) and a best five shots in the 10 and bullseye measuring 0.56 inches. I did better.
Can an engraved, nickel plated gun shoot better than an aged finish one? No, but I think it is easier to see the sights on the nickel Wells Fargo, and I just had a better test target. The guns are capable of decent accuracy at 21 feet (BBs or pellets) and if you do your best, the Schofield will to.
Barra Wells Fargo Schofield
Authenticity 1 to 10 9 (I have to deduct a point for manual safety)
Ingenuity of the design 1 to 10 9 (based on earlier 7-inch Barra model Schofield)
Ease of use 1 to 10 10 (easy to load, easy CO2 loading)
Performance 1 to 10 10 (quick handling, light trigger, good sights)
Accuracy 1 to 10 10 (consistent 1-inch groups, best 5 at 0.56 inches)
Total points 48
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7 thoughts on "2020 Replica Air Pistol of the Year Part 1"
lawman67
Gets my vote for best of 2020. Hope the pellet versions appear soon. The engraved model deserves nicer grips
Dennis Adler
Bear River had faux ivory grips so I imagine Barra will have them for the new models in 2021 as an option or a separate purchase.
I have the ivory on my nickel 7 inch Bear River Schofield, spoke to Barra and suggested pearlite and faux stag, said they were looking into other grip options. Still the faux ivory looks better on a nickel revolver
jwag
Faux Ivory Grips are available. More to come, stay tuned for 2021!
You can see the engraving on the Teddy Roosevelt S&W by following the link below to an article from the NFA (National Firearms Museum) collection.
https://www.nrablog.com/articles/2015/8/gun-of-the-month-theodore-roosevelts-smith-wesson-new-model-no-3-revolver/
Dennis (or anyone…) — Where can that beautiful holster in the pictures be purchased?
That holster is a reproduction of the famous Royal holster of the mid 1870s, which was one of the very first belt clip holsters. The reproduction is done by Alan Soellner of Chisholm's Trail Old West Leather. I'm sure he can make one for you.
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Locally, many of these activities, scenic retreats, and historical sites are well-known, but for cross-Idaho roadtrippers, these hidden gems can make for unique and breathtaking stops, which makes each of them worth taking a drive or hike to for some seasonal R&R. In fact, be sure to pack a picnic and grab your camera; Idaho is beautiful even in its nooks and crannies and deserves a little extra time to be enjoyed to its fullest.
The site of the most difficult crossing on the Oregon Trail is also home to a state park, an interpretive center, beautiful campgrounds, and annual reenactments of the fatal trip across the Ford. Plus, beautiful view to boot!
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Overlooked in favor of the larger, more grandiose Hell's Canyon, Malad Gorge in the Thousand Springs State Park offers a mini Grand Canyon experience without the drive. A stunning river canyon forged by an ancient volcanic eruption and eroded and smoothed by the Snake River and its smaller tributaries, Malad showcases exhilarating views from the crest, as well as small waterfalls pinpointed throughout the 250-foot deep gorge. Don't miss the Devil's Washbowl for yet another incredible perspective of the chasm...which continues to grow with time.
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In March 1992, Pearl Jam played a show in Tivoli, Utrecht that would end in an experience frontman Eddie Vedder would never forget. Backstage he met a Dutch girl who was friends with the opening act, City Pig Unit, and after talking into the wee hours of the morning, she gave him a ride to his hotel on the back of her brother's bicycle. They never saw each other again, but that memory stayed with the rock star all these years later. A few nights ago, the two reunited.
Last weekend, Vedder played two solo shows in Amsterdam and asked the crowd if the woman happened to be in attendance. "Is the woman who gave me a lift to my hotel in 1992 maybe here tonight?… I am almost certain that I would still recognize her face," he said. Though no one came forward at the concert, Dutch newspaper Het Parool posed the question to its readers, and Valeska Custers said it was she who gave Vedder that bike ride 27 years ago.
"He was extremely shy, but I really felt a connection with him," she said of her first interaction with the frontman. After helping her friends in City Pig Unit load up their gear, she met Vedder at a local cafe and they chatted until 3am. At the night's end, he asked if she would take him to his hotel — he wanted to ride on the back of a bike. She obliged. He held onto her brother's backpack during the trip, which held his flannel shirt. When they said their goodbyes, Vedder forgot to give it back.
"I still remember thinking: I'm not going to give myself to him. He'll be somewhere else tomorrow and I'll be one of the thousands of girls… He feels a bit like my soulmate," Custers recalled. She tried to meet him again at a few Pearl Jam shows, but it never panned out.
Fate, however, had other plans. Someone in Vedder's backing band showed him the Het Parool article, and his manager invited Custers and her husband to a show in Brussels. Het Parool covered their reunion. "You still have the same smile," Vedder noticed as they looked back through old photos.
They talked about their spouses and children, and then the topic of the flannel shirt came up. Vedder claimed he meant to return it. "I made you write down your address in order to do so," he said. "I'm not sure if I still have it now, but I kept it for years at least."
But Custers' brother is fine with his shirt's new owner. "He says you can keep it," she said.
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Penn State Abington Claims Revamped Version of NEAC Presidents' Cup; New Awards Model Looks to Be First of its Kind
Members of Penn State Abington accept the revamped NEAC Presidents' Cup. From left: Gale Siegel, Director of Student Affairs & Direct Report; Dr. Karen Wiley Sandler, Chancellor; Shawne McCoy, Athletics Director; and Noelle Powell, Assistant AD/SWA.
GANSEVOORT, N.Y. – For the second year in a row, the Penn State Abington Nittany Lions won the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Presidents' Cup, which has taken on a much different look this year.
The NEAC established a new approach to awarding its Presidents' Cup this year in an effort to truly reflect the core values of NCAA Division III. In addition to calculating athletics success, which was the only factor taken into consideration when awarding the conference's Presidents' Cup in the past, the NEAC also took into account three new criteria: academics, sportsmanship and community service.
These three new categories along with athletics success will now each have their own sub-cup winners. Each of the NEAC's 14 full-member institutions were given a ranking based on their results from each category, with the total rankings from all four then being added together to determine the overall winner, who is then crowned the overall Presidents' Cup honoree. The lower the overall score, the better the rank.
This new and unique approach to determine the NEAC Presidents' Cup winner looks to be the first model of its kind across all 43 NCAA Division III conferences.
"I am very proud of the initial success and results of our new Presidents' Cup Award and especially the unique elements of each of the additional sub-cups," said NEAC Commissioner Candice Murray. "The NEAC Presidents' Cup now truly represents the essence of an NCAA Division III student-athlete experience. We highlight the many outstanding accomplishments on each of our campuses and really highlight what Division III is all about. Every campus now has an opportunity to showcase their many strengths, as demonstrated this year by Penn State Abington."
In addition to winning what is now referred to as the Athletics Directors' Cup for its success in athletics, Penn State Abington also won the new Senior Woman Administrators' Cup that represents community service. Those two victories, combined with eighth-place finishes in both academics and sportsmanship, helped Abington capture the brand new version of the NEAC Presidents' Cup.
"We are so proud of our student-athletes for earning the college its second Presidents' Cup in a row," exclaimed Penn State Abington Chancellor Dr. Karen Wiley Sandler. "In addition to their athletic achievement, this year's Presidents' Cup reflected a larger view of our students' accomplishments, because for the first time achieving the Presidents' Cup required commitment to academic success, community service, and sportsmanship in addition to athletics success."
The Four New Sub-Cups
The Athletics Directors' Cup is awarded for athletics success, which is based on each institution's overall winning percentage from the past academic year. This percentage is calculated through a points system that takes into account each school's finish in the final regular season standings for each team sport and the championship finish for each individual sport sponsored within the NEAC. In addition to winning the overall Athletics Directors' Cup, Abington also won the men's athletics success cup after its men's programs earned 42.5 out of a possible 52 points for a winning percentage of .817. The Abington women's programs finished third with a .736 winning percentage, leaving the Nittany Lions first overall with 95.5 earned points out of a possible 124 points for a combined winning percentage of .770 across their 13 NEAC-sponsored sports. The women's athletics success cup was won by Keuka College for the second year in a row and seventh time overall after the Wolfpack earned 56 out of a possible 70 points to garner a winning percentage of .800. Keuka also placed fourth on the men's side to finish second overall with a .721 winning percentage.
For the Senior Woman Administrators' Cup, each institution submitted their results from 2014-15 community service activities that included the following criteria: 1) total dollars raised; 2) total number of participants; 3) total number of volunteer hours; and 4) total number of community members impacted. The senior woman administrator (SWA) from each institution then voted blindly for the top half of schools on the success of their community service based on the abovementioned criteria, with SWAs not being allowed to vote for their own institution. Each institution also received a ranking based on the best score in each of those four categories, with those rankings then being added together along with the ranking from the SWA voting to produce a total score. The lowest score represented the best score, which Abington claimed after tallying a point total of eight behind first-place finishes in both the SWA voting and total dollars raised along with second-place rankings in the other three categories. Keuka College claimed second overall after topping the rankings for both the total number of participants and the total number of community members impacted en route to a final score of 14.
For academics, known as the Faculty Athletic Representatives' Cup, two rankings were taken into account: 1) an institution's two-semester grade point average for all of its student-athletes that competed in NEAC-sponsored sports during 2014-15; and 2) the percentage of 2014-15 NEAC Scholar-Athletes within that school's total number of student-athletes. Those two rankings were then added together for a total score, with the lower the total, the better the overall rank. Penn State Berks was the inaugural winner of the Faculty Athletic Representatives' Cup after ranking second in both GPA average and scholar-athlete percentage for a total of four points. The College of Saint Elizabeth finished second with five total points after topping all schools in GPA average and placing fourth in scholar-athlete percentage. Wells College placed third overall after also being third in each of the two rankings, while Gallaudet University topped the scholar-athlete percentage rankings en route to finishing fourth overall.
For the sportsmanship criteria, labeled the Direct Reports' Cup, the conference coaches for each sport voted on the level of sportsmanship that was exhibited during the season. In sports with a sponsorship of more than six, coaches voted for the top-half of teams excluding their own, while ranking all teams but their own in sports with a sponsorship of six or less.* The higher the number of votes received, the better the score for that team. Scores across all sports were then added together, with the total score being divided by the total number of sports sponsored by the institution. All institutions were ranked by those average scores, with the highest average score representing the best sportsmanship across the conference. That honor went to Lancaster Bible College, with the Chargers taking home the first Direct Reports' Cup behind a total average score of 30.308. Gallaudet University placed second with a 25.200 average, followed by SUNY Cobleskill in third with an average of 24.667.
*Note: The coaches for men's tennis, which has a sponsorship of six teams, voted for the top-four teams to equal the amount voted for on the women's side, which has a sponsorship of eight teams.
Overall NEAC Presidents' Cup Results
A year after claiming the preceding version of the NEAC Presidents' Cup, Penn State Abington also captured this year's award with an overall score of 18. Both Keuka College and Penn State Berks finished tied for second in the overall NEAC Presidents' Cup standings after each totaled 22 points. Wells College finished just below them in fourth place with 22.5 points, while Lancaster Bible College claimed fifth place with 24 points. Gallaudet University placed sixth with 25 points, with Morrisville State College and SUNY Cobleskill sharing seventh place after totaling 26 points apiece.
"We also congratulate Penn State Berks and Keuka College for tying for second place," added Penn State Abington Chancellor Dr. Karen Wiley Sandler. "As always, our students lead us through their example and their achievement and we are very proud of them."
To view the full results for the four new sub-cups and the overall Presidents' Cup, please click here.
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The North Eastern Athletic Conference has fourteen NCAA Division III member institutions which include: Bryn Athyn College, Cazenovia College, College of St. Elizabeth, Gallaudet University, Keuka College, Lancaster Bible College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Pennsylvania State University - Abington, Pennsylvania State University - Berks, SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Morrisville State College, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Wells College, and Wilson College. Associate members are: Cedar Crest College (W Swimming), D'Youville College (M Volleyball), Hilbert College (M Lacrosse & M Volleyball), Medaille College (M&W Lacrosse & M Volleyball), Penn State Altoona (M Volleyball) and Rutgers University - Camden (M Golf). The North Eastern Athletic Conference has partnered with the North Atlantic Conference in the sports of men's and women's tennis.


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Tear Through is a co-op tactical shooter for PC and Mac, inspired by Sierra's SWAT 4, with arcade-style accessibility. It is being developed by Walk with Kings, a two person team in Melbourne, Australia. The game is still in early stages, so expect to see some subject-to-change work-in-progress.
We'd also love to hear any feedback you have, so please feel free to get in touch. Positive or (constructively) negative, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Criticism, praise or Game of the Year awards, it's all valuable to us!
Utilise an array of gadgets and equipment to infiltrate each level. From picking locks and smashing windows, to peering under doors and destroying entire walls.
Play either lethally or non-lethally. Shout down your targets to apprehend them, or shoot them on sight. There will be a range of non-lethal gadgets, weapons and traps to help you safely detain enemies and civilians alike.
Be quiet. Watch your footsteps. Watch your entries. Watch your enemy's field of view. Sneak around the level without raising the alarm, or go in guns blazing.
When it comes to weapons, you will be spoiled for choice. Tear Through's arsenal will range from the usual tactical fare to arguably-crazy experimental technology. Your enemies don't have much health, but neither do you.
Levels will be scenario based. Tasking the co-op team (or individual) to handle an array of different objectives. These include hostage rescue, bomb defusal, raiding criminal nests, serving warrants, security detail and just being an all-round awesome SWAT officer.
Enemies will react to your shouts. They might give up, retreat or even open fire. Try to sneak around the level and subdue enemies silently, or have a friend cover your six and aggressively clear the area room by room. Play with your ideal mix of tactics, aggression and life preservation.
Play by yourself, or online with up to 3 other players. Levels are designed to work for 1 - 4 people, and everything is able to be unlocked or achieved in cooperative play. Start Tear Through with some friends, and finish it with them as well. Or play it by yourself and enjoy it just as much.
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Aqua Palms Waikiki is a boutique hotel located 1 block to the beach and across from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This hotel is a short stroll to Ala Moana Shopping Center and in close proximity to the Hawaii Convention Center. During your stay, you'll enjoy guestroom comforts like Aqua BLISS pillow top beds, 42-inch LCD TV's, a mini-refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffeemaker.
With our $15 hospitality fee for all stays beginning August 1, 2014, Aqua Palms Waikiki allows guests to enjoy many hotel services and activities without having to incur miscellaneous charges. These amenities include DVDNow (Unlimited movies & PS3 games), Waikiki Shuttle (Complimentary Waikiki Shuttle Service), Daily Newspaper, In Room Coffee, In Room Safe, Local & Toll-Free Calls, Water in Lobby, and a Weekly Manager's Reception. In addition, you'll enjoy the fitness center and a barbeque grill is located poolside as well as a business center in the lobby.


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Q: Subview behind parent view within a ViewController? Is it possible to display a sub-view behind the parent view? Obviously you could do this if the views were siblings; my views however are part of a ViewController hierarchy, and as far as I can tell, a ViewController can't have multiple views.
In other words, I have this hierarchy:
ViewController
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Basically, I just want "subview" to be behind "ViewController's view."  None of this is modal -- both views are present the whole time.
Context: "ViewController's view" is the main view of an OGL-based application.  I need to display a constant background (user-selectable) behind the main view.

A: Justin is right, your question is confusing as placing a view (1) on top of another view (2) will obscure the original view (1). I think you meant to ask if you can add a subview "behind" or "below" the viewController's "main" view. The answer is no you can only add subviews onto the "main" view (the viewcontroller's view property).
However, just add the background view to the main view (the viewcontroller's view property) and then add your other views on top.
Btw, viewController's are meant to control multiple views (the main view and it's children).

A: Create your background view, probably a UIImageView or something, then add it as a subview and move it to the back.
UIImageView *backgroundImage = [[UIImageView alloc] initWithImage:[UIImage imageNamed:@"yourImage.png"]];
[backgroundImage setFrame:CGRectMake(0, 0, 320, 480)];
[self.view addSubview:backgroundImage];
[self.view sendSubviewToBack:backgroundImage];

You can use sendSubviewToBack:, bringSubviewToFront:, insertSubview:aboveSubview:, insertSubview:belowSubview:, insertSubview:atIndex:, exchangeSubviewAtIndex:withSubviewAtIndex: to organize the hierarchy of the subviews (who is on top of who.)  The subviews property returns an NSArray of all of the subviews in order that they appear on the screen.

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Aretha Franklin demands R-E-S-P-E-C-T and she gets it. A self-taught piano prodigy and a giant in soul music, she drives her songs with the angst, love, and anger of womanly conviction. Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, and released her first album, Songs of Faith, in 1956. The Queen of Soul was discovered by John Hammond in the early '60s and signed with Columbia Records, who tried to breed her as a jazz singer. It was only after she went over to Atlantic and began work with Jerry Wexler in 1967 that her musical charisma was really unleashed, and it was here that she recorded her first Atlantic album, I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, and unloaded hit after hit, among them "Chain of Fools," "You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman)," 'Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing," and her signature tune, Otis Redding's "Respect."
A favorite of Bill Graham's, Aretha Franklin exceeded her "Soul Sister" persona, delivering to the masses gospel, blues, jazz, pop, rock, and even opera music. After Franklin left Atlantic Records, her critical success waned, but in 1980 Clive Davis signed her to Arista, the same year she had a successful appearance in The Blues Brothers. Franklin has continued to perform and record with that remarkable, signature talent that few artists have ever been able to replicate. In 1987, she was the first woman to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and she's won 18 Grammy Awards to date. In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine named her the greatest singer of all time.
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This LS polls, candidates will have to advertise their criminal records
Candidates have to submit clippings of their declaration published in papers and parties have to submit details about the number of such candidates in a state.
New Delhi, (PTI) The Election Commission has made it compulsory for candidates contesting polls to advertise their criminal antecedents in TV and newspapers at least three times during electioneering.
Though directions in this regard were issued on October 10, 2018, the rule will be used for the first time in this Lok Sabha election, scheduled to be held from April 11 to May 19. The results will be announced on May 23.
According to the directions, political parties too will have to give publicity to the criminal records of candidates fielded by them.
This means that candidates and parties contesting the election will have to publicize their criminal records at least on three different dates in widely circulated newspapers and popular TV channels during the campaign period.
Candidates who do not have records have to mention that. The candidates will now have to fill up an amended form (number 26).
They will have to inform parties about their antecedents such as cases in which they have been convicted and cases pending against them.
The parties, the EC said, will be "obliged" to put the information about the candidates on their websites.
Parties which fail to comply, face the prospects of getting their recognition withdrawn or suspended.
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The 10 Most Expensive Private Jets In The World
by Ipek December 14, 2021
It's been said that "it's not about the destination, it's about the experience getting there," and this is especially true when flying in style.
These heavenly jets wave farewell to any thoughts of the passenger in front of you lying back in their seat, being trapped in the middle seat or being served unappealing food. If you're flying on one of these luxurious private planes, the route is almost as exciting as the destination.
Consider the following: enormous, spacious bedrooms, fully equipped bathrooms with elevated showers, home entertainment, and large kitchens—along with a crew ready to prepare all of your favorite meals.
A few of these private jets may have been designated for royalty, while others are only another addition to a billionaire's fleet of luxury automobiles or pricey yachts.
If you've been wanting to travel in style on a part-time basis, several of these luxury private planes are also available for charter.
The 10 most expensive private jets
10 Airbus ACJ319NEO $102 million
9 Gulfstream III $125 million
8 Boeing 767-33A/ER $170 million
7 Boeing 747-430 $220 million
6 Boeing 787-8 BBJ $325 million
5 Airbus ACJ350 Custom $366 million
4 Boeing 747-8 VIP $367 million
3 Airbus A340-300 $500 million
2 Airbus A380 $600 million
1 Air Force One $660 million
Airbus ACJ319NEO – $102 million
Six private Airbus ACJ319NEOs are available across the world, each with custom cabins and some really brilliant design work. The Airbus ACJ319NEO, which combines the best of the supercar and private jet worlds, is just as great at amusing as it is at soaring through the skies.
The Infinito combines luxurious leather and exquisite woodwork with a man-made carbon fiber shell and all the bells and whistles. The master bedroom, VIP bathroom, complete galley, and movie room all have soft curves and rounded walls, which you'll observe even more when touring the private jet.
Gulfstream III – $125 million
A Gulfstream III private jet is owned by a number of celebrities, but Tyler Perry's is the most well-known. The 42-inch HD TV, numerous Blu-ray players, another satellite TV, theatrical lighting to match those in-flight movies, and electrically operated window blinds for when you're ready for sleep are all included on the American artist and director's private plane.
Portable HD projectors, as well as USB ports for playing music and connectors for setting up video games, are also available. Tyler Perry also has his own island, where his private plane is likely to spend a lot of time.
Boeing 767-33A/ER – $170 million
Roman Abramovich's private jet, named a "flying castle" owing to its angled black stripes near the cockpit glass, is also known as "The Bandit." It's larger than life, featuring not just sleeping and relaxation areas, but also a reception hall that can accommodate up to 30 people.
It's also one of the safest private planes, featuring an anti-missile technology similar to that of Air Force One. Gold plating and gold trims may be seen throughout the jet, from the bedroom to the kitchen.
Boeing 747-430 – $220 million
Washbasins made of pure gold and Lalique crystal are just the beginning of the Sultan of Brunei's private jet's degree of luxury. He paid roughly $100 million via Lufthansa and then another $120 million to customize the aircraft to his liking. He is said to be the world's wealthiest king.
It features enormous teal recliners and unusual patterned flooring, which set it apart from other private planes. This isn't the Sultan's only private jet—he has at least a couple more—but it is the largest.
Boeing 787-8 BBJ – $325 million
The Boeing 787-8's BBJ refers to Boeing Business Jet, and it's built to wow, with enough capacity to fly for 18 hours before refueling. This luxury jet was first seen at the Dubai Air Show, and it is sleek and sophisticated, with all of the amenities needed for a more than comfortable flight.
It is mostly used by the HNA Group of China, although it may also be booked for private usage for $70,000 per hour. The Dream Jet has a welcoming lounge, a bedroom with a full walk-in closet, a luxury bathroom, and unquestionably one of the biggest showers you'll ever see in the air.
Airbus ACJ350 Custom- $366 million
The ACJ350 is more of a floating residence than a basic mode of transportation. This premium private plane appears to be worth over $366 million at a glimpse, but that's before you include all of the extras, such as custom interior design.
Interiors, which were meticulously chosen by Lufthansa Technik, were expected to cost an additional $150 million, bringing the total cost of this private airplane to almost $500 million. There are four bedrooms onboard, as well as a guest lounge, a full pantry, and an eight-person formal dining space.
Boeing 747-8 VIP – $367 million
Even though the owner of the Boeing 747-8 VIP is unknown, a lot is known about the jet. It's one of the world's biggest jets, capable of dwarfing even the Air Force One. It's a private aircraft converted from a passenger jet to tailored luxury, with a bedroom, lobbies, an office, and a spacious dining area more than enough for entertaining, with 4,786 square feet of space.
Cabinet Alberto Pinto built the interiors exclusively for the owner's preferences, and they are neutral and toned down. Even while images of this luxurious private plane are plentiful, you'll never see photos of individuals sitting on its sofas or sleeping in its chambers.
Airbus A340-300 – $500 million
Alisher Usmanov, a Russian millionaire, is the proud owner of an Airbus A340-300, a jet that is normally reserved for long-haul flights due to its peaceful interior and relaxing onboard circumstances. This premium private plane is larger than President Vladimir Putin's personal aircraft and has some extremely luxurious furnishings, including silky soft leather seats and big suites.
In addition to the plane's initial cost, Usmanov spent another $170 million on customizing the facilities to his high demands. It's a long-range private jet with a range of 13,699 kilometers, or around the equivalent of a flight from Moscow to Tokyo.
Airbus A380 – $600 million
The Airbus A380 is the world's biggest passenger airplane, as well as one of the heaviest, weighing about 1.3 million pounds. Unless you're Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, who purchased one at the Dubai Air Show in 2007, its size makes it a rare choice for luxury private jets.
Air Force One – $660 million
Air Force One is the world's most costly private plane, with not just a nice bedroom and workspaces, but also an on-board doctor's office and a conference hall.
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A leaking roof can morph into a larger problem for your house. Water will eventually make their way down to different parts of your house, where it will accumulate and cause stains to appear on the ceiling tiles, leave cracks in your wall and cause a moldy smell in your attic.
If the leaks are not fixed, mold will eventually spread and eat away at parts of your roof, further damaging it. To prevent such a scenario from happening, follow these tips from Universal Roofing and Exteriors, your local drywall contractor.
To prevent the damage from spreading, the source of the water leak must be identified and repaired. But by the time the leaks are stopped, mold and moisture may have rotted away some parts of the roof. This is why it's important to have a contractor assess the extent of the damage right after the cause of the leak is addressed.
Tip: Mold spores can lead to serious respiratory complications in some people, but it's easy to mistakenly identify water damage or dirt as mold. If you see any black dots or grey streaks on your drywall, try dabbing them with bleach. If the streak fades or disappears after a minute, it's mold. But if the bleach has no effect, the streaks were caused by something else.
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I'm Karen. I'm a beach-and-barbeque-obsessed mum of three, freelance writer for Australia and New Zealand magazine and Founder and Editor of Smart Steps to Australia.
In 2008/09, my husband and I went backpacking around the world and we fell in love with Australia. We returned to the UK with plans to migrate, but found out we were expecting twins and put our plans on hold. Time went by and we added baby number three to the mix but we couldn't shake the feeling that we really wanted to move to Australia. In 2012, my husband found out his job was going to end at some point in the next few years and we'd have to relocate in the UK for him to find work. That spurred us to reconsider where we wanted to spend our future.
Long story short, we decided to go for it!
We moved to Moreton Bay in Queensland (just north of Brisbane) from Hampshire in 2014 on a 189 Skilled Independent visa.
I found the move challenging and stressful, so once we were settled I decided to create a migration blog and a Facebook group to help other families make the move. My aim was to create a community of like-minded, positive people who can lift each other up and keep each other going, even when things get tough and when the wait for the visa feels like it's going on forever.
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75 years of ACCA thought leadership
Jason Piper
This year marks a very important milestone - ACCA's 75th anniversary of thought leadership. From the formation of the technical advisory committee in 1943, through years of innovative research, to today's professional insight team.
ACCA thought leadership - then and now
In 1947 a new publication left the printing presses of The Fiscal Press Ltd of 234 Strand, London WC2. Modestly titled Some legal aspect of charities with particular reference to the income tax acts this was the first in a long series of ACCA research reports.
Over the years our research has pushed forward the state of debate on topics from accounting for water resources to the effect of tax havens on the taxation of corporate income.
That 1947 report was the first formal output of the technical research committee of ACCA, which had its foundations in the technical advisory committee formed in 1943, 75 years ago.
In 1952, ACCA partnered with the Economist Intelligence Unit to publish Accounting for inflation. The thrust of that report set the tone for much of what was to follow.
High profile and rigorous, the report was unafraid to propose the (then radical) concept of asset values and depreciation charges based on replacement cost. The proposals laid many of the conceptual foundations for later work in the area.
Throughout the 1950s the work of the technical research committee expanded. Specialist sub-committees were set up to focus on specific topics. Publications proved popular with members and other readers. By 1964 there were over 17,000 copies of ACCA's The taxation of income from property in circulation.
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In the early 1980s the technical and research committee and staff technical secretariat was restructured with a full-time head of research appointed, and a conscious goal of commissioning papers of high standing and quality in areas of concern to the profession.
Projects at that time included work on financial reporting by central government, with a steering group chaired by a former chair of the UK parliament's public accounts committee, and a paper in Indexation and capital markets supervised by no less than the director of the IFS, John Kay.
1987 saw the publication of Information technology and the accountant: A comparative study, a theme still very relevant to today's work, and in 1990 ACCA broke ground again for the accountancy profession with Professor Rob Gray's study The greening of accountancy.
Building on that work, ACCA instigated awards for sustainability reporting, a world first, which spread to over 20 countries, and saw a Queen's Award for Sustainable Development in 2002.
Taking things still further, ACCA has been at the forefront of the integrated reporting movement, as the first international professional body to examine integrated reporting in the ACCA Qualification and the first to produce an integrated report on its own corporate performance.
As we move further into the 21st century, the changing shape of business and society is reflected in research into robotics and AI, and the importance of the human element in accountancy. In 2017, ACCA partnered with IFAC and CAANZ to launch ground breaking research into one of the hottest policy debates, public trust in tax, with unique research across citizens of the G20 countries, revealing for the first time what people actually think about tax (rather than what newspapers, politicians or NGOs said they thought). Perhaps our most influential series of reports, the Professional accountants - the future work has informed not just our conversations with policy makers and stakeholders, but the shape of the qualification itself.
"...the aim of research is to make 'a positive contribution to the development of the accountancy profession, by making an impact on government policy and legislation, and by helping to make material available which is of practical utility to members.'"
Today's professional insights team is a world away from the early beginnings of the technical advisory committee. But the roots of our work go back further even than that. A bold innovator in the accountancy profession for over 110 years, ACCA's Royal Charter has as the first of its principal objects and purposes the advancement of 'the science of accounting, financial management and cognate subjects'.
The mission goal of advancing the public interest is reflected in the core value of innovation… but why did ACCA choose these a fundamental principles of its very existence?
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Thanks to the solid foundations set in that period of professionalization of the research function, experts from ACCA staff and membership now engage beyond national government level, or even regional bodies such as the European Commission. Working alongside global bodies such as the UN and the OECD, PI team members are at the forefront of policy and regulation to form frameworks which will benefit the whole of society.
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A whole year of Social lies ahead and the plotting has already begun… pop these dates in your diaries for upcoming the Club Colours Social Run and gatherings not to be missed.
Wednesday 6th February. The Cuckfield, Wanstead.
Wednesday 6th March. Manor House, Wanstead.
Wednesday 3rd April. Wanstead & Snaresbrook Cricket Club.
Wednesday 1st May. North Star, Leytonstone.
Saturday 11 May 2019. Venue will be confirmed.
Wednesday 6th September. Venue confirmed nearer the time.
Updates are via Newsletter and nudge reminders posted on our Facebook page.
Tickets £20 and with only 120 available, it will be a first come first served basis.
So do not delay and transfer today to be part of ELRs Festive Fun & Frivolity.
The ELR Awards Panel met recently with the difficult task of producing a shortlist in each category for our Club's main running awards.
There were many contenders and this year it was decided to list the top six in each category from whom the winners will be selected. The victor and victoress in each category will be announced at the party on 13 December at The Wanstead Cricket Club.
The Nominees are listed alphabetically by surname below.
The last one of the year sees us return to another ELR favourite, where comfy leather sofas and Conway Corner await our arrival.
With a punctual 7:15pm departure from Wanstead Leisure Centre you will be guided in your 'pace groups' directly to The Manor House. Don't fancy the run? Then come and join us anyway for a festive drink and final CCSR catch up for 2018.
REMEMBER, CCSR is now BAGGAGE FREE!!! Lockers are available for a returnable £1 and can be found on the first floor landing and in both the Male and Female upstairs changing rooms… pub goers please note, the Leisure Centre closes at 10:30pm for retrieval of your belongings… and for those who might get a little carried away, reopens at 6am.
Safe running in winter requires plenty of illumination, please make sure you can be seen, HiViz, Reflector wear, flashing lights, the more the merrier, and remember to don your Colours.
The big night is nearly upon us!!!
Limited tickets remain and by the time you read this the Party could be a total SELL OUT… we understand these things can be rather organic. If you are desperate to be a part of the action, drop me a line and I will add you to the waiting list.
East End Road Runners will be hosting the end of series awards night and the details are below. All ELR members are invited and I encourage you to come along and support the evening.
This venue has been chosen because of its excellent location. It's a 30 seconds walk from Forest Gate Station and 1 minute from Wanstead Park Station. This puts it within very easy reach of Ilford, Romford, Harold Wood and Central London via TFL rail and Barking and Leytonstone via the Overground.
Wednesday 17th October 2018 after the club run. Cross Country Talk at the Manor House pub, Wanstead.
Looking for advice on which type of shoe to wear for the Winter League season.....trail, stud, spike or road trainers?
As an introduction to Cross Country, Grant Conway will be giving a demonstration of the different types of shoes available and those most appropriate for cross country, trail and off road surfaces.
This informative talk will take place after the club run at the Manor House pub, 129 High Street, Wanstead. Please join us for a chat and a drink after the club run next Wednesday.
The run's shorter and the reason is what?
But BIRTHDAYS should never be forgot."
We're celebrating our 36th Birthday this September and to mark this special occasion CCSR invites you to join us post run for an 'End of Summer Barbeque' and catch up at The Wanstead & Snaresbrook Cricket Club.
With a punctual 7:15pm departure from Wanstead Leisure Centre you will be guided in your 'pace groups' on a slightly shorter route and directly to the fabulous grounds and surrounds of one of our closest neighbours the Wanstead Cricket Club, where the coals will be lit and a BBQ in full swing, serving up 'dogs' of the hot variety for our carnivores, veggies and vegans.
Don't fancy the run? Then come and join us anyway for a cold drink, a hot sausage and catch up with fellow members.
CCSR is now BAGGAGE FREE so travel independently, pack light, bring your appetite, a little money for the bar and remember to don your Club Colours.
A final note, the Cricket Club has a car park, so for those who might want to deploy their 'taxi' ready for the journey home them please feel free to park up and jog down Langley Drive to meet as usual… the entrance to the Cricket Club Car Park can be found through a small gap in the fence where St Marys Ave, Langley Drive and Overton Drive meet… just before the width restriction barriers.
For those who like to be in the know and to help you get organised, jot these dates in your diary for the upcoming Club Colours Social Runs.
(a week later than usual) The George, 159 High St, Wanstead.
East London Runners will be celebrating their 36th Birthday this September.
To mark this special occasion 'Club Colours Social Run' will be hosting a post run 'End of Summer Barbeque' and catch up at The Wanstead & Snaresbrook Cricket Club, 1 Overton Drive, Wanstead, E11 2LW on Wednesday 5th September at 8pm'sh.
With a punctual 7;15pm departure from Wanstead Leisure Centre you will be guided by your 'pace leader' on a slightly shorter route and directly to the fabulous grounds and surrounds of one of our closest neighbours the Wanstead Cricket Club. If you haven't already fallen upon this tranquil spot then you're in for a real treat.
Don't fancy the run, or injured? Then come and join us anyway for a cold drink, a hot sausage and catch up with fellow members. We'll be catering for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans too. Food is free, pay for your own drinks!
CCSR is now BAGGAGE FREE so travel independently, pack light, bring your appetite, a little money for the bar and remember to don your Colours.
This month we're giving Social the whole 9 yards with three opportunities planned for gatherings and catch up's.
1. Club Colours Social Run - Wednesday 4th April 2018 - The George, Wanstead.
Following our usual 7:15pm departure from Wanstead Leisure Centre a slightly shorter route will take us directly to The Georges' upstairs bar. Remember; sport Hi-Viz, travel light, bring your spends and don your Colours.
2. London Marathon 2018 - Sunday 22rd April 2018 - Post Race Drinks - The Ship & Shovell, Charing Cross.
Sprint, stagger, shuffle or saunter the last half-mile of the day. Whether running or volunteering, come and join us for the day's tales and refreshments at: Ship and Shovel Pub, 1-3 Craven Passage, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 5PH.
3. - A Marathon of Medals - Saturday 28th April 2018 - Bring your Bling!!!! - The North Star, Leytonstone.
To celebrate 365 days of perspiration we're hosting a relaxed, low-key evening at one of ELR's favourite watering holes, in honour of every cumulative 'running' step ELR achieved last year.
The North Star, 24 Browning Rd, Leytonstone, E11 3AR - 7pm till Close.
Whether it's your first parkrun; a tentative 5k; Bonkers Beachy Head, Full or Half; On or Off road, every step counts and deserves to be celebrated. So gather up your medals, pop on your favourite finishers 'T' and we'll see you down at The North Star!
Around 100 ELR Members and partners attended the Annual Christmas Party expertly organised by Social Secretary Sonia Cheadle and fellow Committee Member Jennifer Ansell with Don Bennett also involved on the ticketing and financial side.
We also welcomed Sally Dixon, daughter of the late Roger Dixon, and her partner Adam to our event as guests of the Club. Sally very kindly presented the new Roger Dixon Shield to Sonia who was voted by the Club Members as the Club Person of the Year for 2017. This was in recognition of Sonia's sterling efforts throughout the year as our Social Secretary, particularly in establishing and organising our monthly social runs as well as the very successful 35th Anniversary Party in September.
Female Club Runner of the Year - Alexandra Rutishauser-Perera.
Our winner is a woman who has an effervescent character to match her plethora of PBs that she achieved this year. Her enthusiasm for running appears unstoppable, and is equally motivating to others as she is to focusing on her own objectives. Club runner of the month for August, this person knocked 9 minutes off her half marathon PB, ran the beachy head marathon and continues to chip away at her shorter race times regularly achieving a new personal best.
Male Club Runner of the Year - Michael Bamford.
If there was a duathlon award this person would certainly be our winner. Always stepping up to help others, support the club in volunteering and assisting with organizing on club nights. He ran in the Essex way relay (and was so fast he did not get recorded), and loved it so much he's going to organize a team for 2018! This prize is so well deserved, already achieving CROTM in October 2017. He is really not bad.
Most Improved Female Runner of the Year - Emily Clarke.
Your winner started the year with a PB at Roding Valley, was a Colworth debutant in 2017, this person has now taken up running over obstacles too. They completed 2016 with an 5K age grade of 70.34%, and this year achieved, so far 74.29%. She's funny, bubbly, outrageously fun to be around. You have to go back to February to find this CROTM.
Your most improved female runner of the year is Emily Clarke.
Exceeding his 2016 5K age grade way back in January and matching it again last month, he's been consistently improving throughout – scoring for the club at ELVIS. They completed a marathon debut this year in 3.07, not afraid of giving it everything at triathlon, duathlon and even obstacles. This person is described as articulate, talented, but better known to his friends as a different name – party Dan.
Female Marathon Runner of the Year - Suzanne Bench.
This person has been a member of the club for 10 years. A friendly face at any event, she always has time to talk. Completed in 3 London marathons in that time. In preparation she took part in Benfleet 15 and Orion 15 races amongst others.
2017 3.44.57 and went on to a fourth marathon – The Robin Hood Marathon a few months later.
A proud member and great ambassador for the Club, who was celebrated in March 2017 with CROTM.
Your female marathon runner of the year Suzanne Bench.
Male Marathon Runner of the Year - Andy Bolderstone.
Competing in several marathons so far this year, this marathon man has PB'd in 3 out of four of them. A charming, consistent, and determined runner who enjoys his overseas marathons along with the family holidayw- achieving 4.40, 4.38, 4.56, 4.33 in each of them. Very humble and a quiet, unassuming man who every one hears, he was your CROTM in September 2017. And now he is male marathon runner of the year Andy Bolderstone.
Track Stars of 2017 - Kathryn Hertzberg and Marc Akers.
The Club Runners of the Month for 2017 were also recognised for their achievements throughout the Year and presented with a 2018 ELR Calendar displaying their photos for the relevant months of 2017.
Our Calendar Girls and Boys with Jonathan!
The ELVIS Captains Ava and Paul plus the Committee Members were also praised by Club Chair Frank who had commented in his opening remarks that 2017 had been another very successful year for the Club.
Friday 17th November 2017 - The Awards Committee met recently with the difficult task of producing a shortlist in each category for our Club's main Running Awards.
There were many contenders and this year it was decided to list the top seven in each category from whom the winners will be selected and announced at the Party on December 14th at The Birds in Leytonstone.
Many ELR Members, some who had joined the Club in the 1980's and 1990's gathered together with current day members, partners, friends and guests from Leyton Sports Massage(Katherine), LFB (Narinder) and Colworth Striders (Trevor) to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the founding of East London Runners in May 1982.
The Venue was the Wanstead Sports Club in Blake Hall Road and Social secretary Sonia together with her Party Planning team of Ciaran, Jenny, Ellie and Lance with on the day help from Don and Jonathan set about the transformation of the grounds and Hall.
Inside the hall the giant 1982 letters featured and together with the red and white balloons the glittering backdrop and subdued lighting all was set for a great night.
Outside the ELR Gazebo and two windflags were added to great effect.
Guests enjoyed Paella which was cooked on site in a pop up restaurant just outside the front door by Spanish Labs and later in the evening with ice creams.
Chair Frank Brownlie said a few words of greeting to all who attended and remarked that it was due to the loyalty and dedication of many members during the past 35 years that we were today thriving successfully.
Frank also spoke in fond memory of Roger Dixon, Life Member and Treasurer of ELR who had many, many friends within the Club over the past 30 years but who had tragically passed away while on holiday on 13th September 2017.
Following Awards for those members who had completed races in the past year in a time of 35 minutes approx and a very successful raffle the music was turned up and the party really started and with the Bar open until 12.30am a good time was had by all!
Wednesday 6th September 2017 - John Atkinson's 75 Birthday Celebrations.
Following the Club runs approximately 40 Club Members gathered in John's back garden at his home which is close to our base of Wanstead Leisure Centre.
John hosted a similar event in 2012 on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Once again Club Members were treated to lots of food and drink. It was also an occasion to get together with each other and meet some new faces from the Club.
There was also a very special Birthday cake expertly made by Club Member Jo Wood.
Don, John, Ava and an old friend at the party.
Message from ELR Social Secretary, Sonia Cheadle.
On Wednesday 5th April 2017 we will be holding our first monthly 'Club Colours Social Run' and maybe shortening the route a touch but extending the evening so that we can celebrate all things ELR at a nominated local hostelry.
So, put the date in your diary and come and join us for a post run drink and catch up on the 5th April at The Red Lion, Leytonstone, E11 3AA and remember to don your Colours.
Join other fellow Club members after the Club run for a Social drink and perhaps some food upstairs at The George, Wanstead. Anytime between 8.30pm and 11pm.


Harry Potter: I'm not very current on what's popular from day-to-day. I have yet to see "The Passion of the Christ" and I have yet to read a single "Harry Potter" book (although I watched two movies, I think). Nonetheless, I found this article in the Washington Post both interesting and sad (sorry about the print-preview version, the main article requires subscription). The line that hit me was the author's daughter asking, "Do we have to keep reading this?" Frankly, it doesn't sound like a children's story to me (comparisons to Narnia and Middle Earth seem to me, at best, a reach), and even the movies don't interest me. The recent Newsweek review of the latest film doesn't make me reach for my mail-order DVD queue, either.
Ripping Music: I've ripped almost all of our CDs and burned them as data discs for my wife; she has just about every album we own in her car, right now, neatly in a 10-CD case. As I was listening to some of the music, attempting to hit them into logical collections on a single CD, it struck me that some music just didn't sound good. Not that the musicians were bad, but the music just didn't "strike a chord," as it were. Then I came across this video, which argues that today's record companies use too much compression; makes sense to me. This is probably why I prefer live performances.
Nonetheless: I first used the word "nonetheless" when I was required to do a paper in 4th grade (I think; his initials were W.W.W.) of a certain length, so I looked up big words in the thesaurus. My teacher chided me for using words in my paper that I wouldn't use in everyday conversation; little did he know that paper sparked an interest in expanding my vocabulary. I find it ironic, then, that I don't like Harry Potter, and struggle to use shorter words when composing sermons.
I have not read a single HP book either. And I have also seen 2 of the movies (I think). I'm just not all that into the whole thing.
Harry: either way, it will (apparently) be over quite soon.
Music: eh. It took, oh, three days at work, popping in a CD every few minutes. It turns out we have about 100 CDs.
Vocabulary: I thought I would score as more difficult to read, but my Flesch Reading Ease for this post is 65.8 (at a grade level of 8.8). Hm... I think I used to write at closer to a 10.5 -- improvement!


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I've been asked to find short wedding dresses by a few people now, so I've been trawling the best blogs and websites for you over the summer. If you're also looking for plus-size wedding gowns, these links should be a great starting point.
The Big Day is Yorkshire's premier dedicated fuller figure bridal boutique. They offer designer dresses in sizes 18 to 32, and also bridesmaid dresses up to size 32. This is a lovely dress and is also available in full length.
If you want something different, or perhaps looking for a retro feel to your day, then this is the site for you. Here's a couple of gorgeous examples available in sizes S to 3X.
Elegant and timeless tea length gowns inspired by Grace Kelly and a by-gone era.
Charlotte's dresses are definitely my favourite, but it's not clear what sizes are available – although I do know she produces a range of 16+ gowns. Here's a couple of beautiful dresses from the collections 'A Decade of Style' and 'Hall of Fame'.
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