Golden Ragwort (Packera aurea) is a spring-blooming native wildflower with a lot of 'wow' power!
Bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis, Bloodroot is one of the earliest wildflowers to bloom in our area and is found in moist woodlands and floodplains.
Ilex verticillata, Winterberry Holly, is a wonderful deciduous shrub that lights up a winter garden with its brilliant red berries.
Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) is the second-most common tree in the entire United States (the most common is the Red Maple). This fast-growing evergreen can be up to 100 feet in height, with a trunk up to four feet in diameter, but most trees are smaller.
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium x. marianum, a hybrid of V. fuscatum and V. formosum), are versatile native shrubs or small trees which provide four seasons of interest in eastern Virginia. They can grow 10 feet or more in height, often with several trunks. Young branches are light green with a zigzag pattern which is more obvious in winter after leaf fall.
Bur-marigolds (Bidens laevis and Bidens cernua) are native wildflowers found in wet places and shallow fresh water. These two species are very similar, but should not be confused with the marigolds planted in many of our flower beds–those are a completely different-looking, non-native plant.
Three-nerved (Coastal) Joe-pye-weed (Eutrochium dubium) is one of our many native plants that are unjustly considered weeds simply because of their common name. For gardeners, this is one of the more useful of several local species of Joe-pye-weed because it only grows to total height of about three or four feet.
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a strikingly beautiful wildflower found along stream banks and in bogs and swamps. The unbranched plant grows up to four feet in height with dark-green toothed leaves.
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) is a large graceful fern which grows in shady wet areas. It typically attains a height of about 3 feet, but can reach 5 feet in favorable environments.
Hairy Skullcap (Scutellaria elliptica) is a striking native wildflower. It grows 12 to 18 inches in height with oval or elliptical leaves and has hairy stems which rarely branch.
A stalwart group joined me for a trip to Norfolk Botanical Gardens (NBG) on Thursday February 21st despite a sequence of rainy dark days with the forecast for more of the same.
The first major upgrade since the App was released a year ago at the Tri-State Native Plant Conference is now available.
In late afternoon of Thursday, August 30, 2018, Beth Kendrick and I planted a Goldenclub in the pond off the 12th hole at ICYCC. Goldenclub [Orontium aquaticum] is one of the Northern Neck's quirky native plants that in my travels, I have not seen growing.
American Beauty-berry is a favorite native with it shiny bright berries in the fall that provide good food for warblers and other migrating songbirds. Photo by Betsy Washington.
The Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society (NNNPS) will host its annual native plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 8 at Wicomico Parish Church (Episcopal) on Rte 200 in Wicomico Church.
Photos from the NNNPS Hickory Hollow Field Trip on Thursday, April 19,2018.
NNNPS had a table at the NAPS Earth Day event during the Heathsville Farmer's Market on April 21, 2018. Here are some Photos of the day taken by Betsy Washington.


We supply CARPET &RUG for home, office, mosque and wall to wall, etc.
We are able to produce Machine Carpets in all kind of yarn qualities, infinite sizes, colours &designs.
We have creative design, fashion style carpets.
We have various designs of carpets in yarn quality that satisfy all sizes and colours needed.
We can supply all Carpet requirements from Turkey - You just imagine!


Morpheus.Network is a full-service, global, automated, supply chain platform with an integrated cryptocurrency payment system utilizing blockchain technology.
Morpheus Network is airdropping free MRPH tokens for MRPH holders. Registrations are now reopened for the month of April. Hold MRPH tokens in your ETH wallet, submit your details to the airdrop form and register for the airdrop before April 14th at 11:59 pm EST and complete your KYC before April 18th at 11:59 pm EST to be eligible for the airdrop. Once you register, you will receive monthly airdrops until the end of 2019. Morpheus Network is already listed on CoinMarketCap.
Hold any amount of MRPH tokens in your ETH wallet.
Submit your details to this airdrop form and register for the airdrop.
You must register for the airdrop before April 14th at 11:59 pm EST and complete your KYC before April 18th at 11:59 pm ESTto be eligible for the airdrop.
You will receive a mail with a form to complete KYC a few days after your registration.
Once you have submitted your KYC details, you can track your KYC status on this Spreadsheet.
The more MRPH tokens you hold, the more MRPH tokens you will earn.
Once you register, you will receive monthly airdrops until the end of 2019.
For more information about the airdrop, visit this Medium article.


text:
All The Money In The World follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail (Michelle Williams) to convince his billionaire grandfather (Christopher Plummer) to pay the ransom. When Getty Sr. refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son's captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son's life in the balance, Gail and Getty's advisor (Mark Wahlberg) become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.
Dan Friedkin
Bradley Thomas
Quentin Curtis
Mark Huffam
Kevin J. Walsh
David Scarpa
Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, Romain Duris, Timothy Hutton, Charlie Plummer, Charlie Shotwell, Andrew Buchan, Marco Leonardi, Giuseppe Bonifati, Nicolas Vaporidis
© 2017 All The Money US , LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Locked video
Ridley Scott: Crafting a Historical Thriller
Hostages to Fortune: The Cast
Recast, Reshot, Reclaimed
Critics Consensus: All the Money in the World offers an absorbing portrayal of a true story, brought compellingly to life by a powerful performance from Christopher Plummer.
Movies and Shakers
Linda and Al Lerner
Ridley Scott pulled a rabbit out of a hat just in the nick of time.
Udita Jhunjhunwala
Scott slowly draws you into Getty's world, ensconced in his mansion. That's the story that wants t...
Mikel Zorrilla
It doesn't bother you to have seen it, but you get the feeling that it should have given much more...
Jorge Loser
Menacing, vile, decadent and finally vulnerable, it shines in one of the most eloquent endings of...
IONCINEMA.com
Nicholas Bell
Prizing an arch rather than intimate approach, All the Money in the World excels as a withering gl...
Film Frenzy
Matt Brunson
The story takes some fanciful turns (particularly during the third act) that would have made more...
Spectrum Culture
Dominic Griffin
It's lucky that the press surrounding Ridley Scott's latest film is so busy with the drama behind...
[Ridley] Scott is a little distant in the way he observes his characters and their dilemmas. The y...
Not only is Plummer's performance as J. Paul Getty a thing of dark beauty, All the Money in the Wo...
Andrew Kendall
Williams' performance is the film's key. At face value, it seems too florid for effectiveness; it...
Violent but good thriller about corrupting power of money.
Parents need to know that All the Money in the World is a thriller from director Ridley Scott about the real-life 1973 kidnapping of J. Paul Getty's grandson. It's a very well-made film, with some relevant life lessons about the corrupting power of money, but it's also quite violent. Someone's ear is sliced off, and characters are shot and killed, with blood spurts and bloody wounds. There's also a burned corpse and other moments with threats and aggression. Language includes several uses of "f--k." A married couple flirts, and the husband is later shown in a brothel, lying with a woman (presumably a prostitute) as a topless woman -- obscured by shadows -- walks by. The same man is shown to be an alcoholic and is said to be a drug addict. Pot is found in the pages of a book on a teen's bookshelf. One of the main characters (played by Michelle Williams) is a strong, interesting woman who stands up to the powerful men in her life in an inspiring way. The movie earned media scrutiny after star Kevin Spacey was accused of several counts of sexual misconduct and Scott decided to reshoot his scenes with Christopher Plummer; it works seamlessly.
Positive Messages
Positive Role Models
Release Date:December 21, 2017
If purchased in:4K
Movies Anywhere supports playback in:
The Book of Henry
Trapped (2002)
The Stolen
Dolores Claiborne
Everybody Knows (Todos lo saben)
Hoffa
The Sugarland Express
Five Finger Exercise
We Don't Belong Here
This Boy's Life
The Good Mother
Breaking In (Unrated)
Mark Felt - The Man Who Brought Down The White House

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Start your tour at EXPO PACK Guadalajara, inspired by international experts in the packaging industry!
We start the 3-day event with world-class speakers who will share their experience and knowledge in global trends of the packaging industry.
Keynote Speakers and Panelists from Top Brand Owner Companies.
As consumers embrace online shopping more and more, packaging for e-commerce and its strategies are changing the face of the industry.
David Luttenberger will present valuable insights in this regard so that brand owners and retailers can generate better consumer experiences from packages designed for e-commerce.
David is one of the most prominent international authorities in packaging innovation. He is the current Global Packaging Director of Mintel, an international research and market intelligence firm. David is the only permanent jury of the prestigious DOW Awards for Packaging Innovation.
His 25 years of experience in the industry allow him to understand and communicate with eloquence his deep vision of the development of packaging and its innovation. David has succeeded in positioning both the business and the innovation of packaging in perspective for different players in the entire value chain: brand owners, retail chains, designers and converters.
Top representatives of consumer packaged goods companies, CPGs, will discuss at this Panel how to successfully overcome current challenges in packaging and processing operations.
Alejandro Salgado Montejo will explore several cases and global studies that have implemented computational, experimental and behavioral models, and how these can be applied to develop more sustainable practices through packaging. This conference will explain how through a scientific approach and technologies available today, it is possible to develop algorithms that detect whether the packaging of a product correctly transmits a sustainable message or care for the environment or does not.
Alejandro will teach how to design structured and effective systems that educate and guide the consumer towards sustainable or environmentally friendly practices in their daily behaviors.
Alejandro is an international expert in the application of knowledge based on science for packaging design and innovation. He has a PhD in experimental psychology from the University of Oxford, in the United Kingdom, is a member of the Multisensory Marketing Center of the Norwegian Business School, BI, and associate professor at the University of La Sabana in Colombia. Alejandro is the co-founder and CEO of Neurosketch, a progressive and visionary firm dedicated to the application of scientific methods to help companies innovate and develop multisensory packaging / products that generate lasting emotional commitment, powerful consumer experiences and sustainable relationships.
Free access for attendees of EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2019.


Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp claims consistent injuries have made this season the hardest of his coaching career to date.
Dortmund have been below par as the likes of Mats Hummels, Neven Subotic, Lukasz Piszczek, Marcel Schmelzer and Ilkay Gundogan have all missed significant chunks of the campaign, particularly with Subotic sidelined for the rest of the season.
And with such injury crisis, last season's Champions League runners-up have slumped down the Bunudesliga table - leaving Pep Guardiola's led Bayern Munich team highly placed.
Hence, Klopp had to confess to the difficulty of this season and he insisted that the series of injuries are not linked with Dortmund 's ferocious style of play.
"As far as injuries, it is the hardest (season) of my coaching career," he told Rheinische Post.
"It is far-fetched when people say that injuries are to do with our style of play - you only have to look at who is hurt and why - you soon notice that they have nothing to do with each other.
"The good thing is that Erik Durm, Marian Sarr, Jonas Hofmann and others get the chance to play in a top league.
"A complete axle is broken with us; that changes the whole game. Two centre-backs, two full-backs, two defensive midfielders It changes the whole structure."
Klopp, however, reveals that he enjoys working with his current group of players, particularly with the progress they have made. "It's a pleasure to work with these guys. You cope with the pressure of having to win. We are recognised as a top team and will be remembered as one."
Reflecting on the past year, indeed, they have made an unbelievable team with such strike force as Robert Lewandowski, who surprisingly sprung up.


text:
Wilfrid Harrison (30 May 1909 – 15 October 1980) was a Scottish academic.

He was born in Glasgow and educated at Hyndland School and Glasgow University, where he obtained an MA with honours in 1931. In 1933 he was awarded a First in PPE from Oxford University and elected Senior Demy of Magdalen College, Oxford. He was appointed lecturer in politics at Queen's College, Oxford in 1935 and in 1939 he was elected Fellow of Queen's College.

After a brief period as Dean of Queen's College, Harrison spent most of the Second World War working for the Ministry of Supply. He returned to Oxford after the war and composed the textbook The Government of Britain, which went through many editions. Harrison also edited an edition of Jeremy Bentham's A Fragment on Government and An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, which was his most admired work. In their 1977 edition of A Fragment on Government for The Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham, J. H. Burns and H. L. A. Hart contended that while F. C. Montague (in his 1891 edition) and Harrison both claimed to have based their texts on the first edition, the collation of the various editions proved that they had followed the pirated Dublin edition: "Thus by an ironic chance the text of the pirated edition which Bentham believed had damaged the prospects of his first major publication has been perpetuated in what have probably been the two most widely read editions of the book".

He was the founding editor of the Political Studies Association's journal, Political Studies, which he edited from 1952 until 1963. Harrison was appointed Chair of Political Theory and Institutions at Liverpool University in 1957 before moving to Warwick University in 1964, where he served as Professor of Politics (until 1979) and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (until 1970). In 1979 he was awarded an honorary D.Litt by Warwick.

Works
The Government of Britain (London: Hutchinson, 1948).
(editor), A Fragment on Government and An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1948).

Notes

1909 births
1979 deaths
Academics from Glasgow
People educated at Hyndland Secondary School
Alumni of the University of Glasgow
Fellows of The Queen's College, Oxford
Academics of the University of Liverpool

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
SportsPosted at: Nov 24 2022 5:06PM
Rajesh & Jibak earned top position in Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Meet
Kolkata, Nov 24 (UNI) Unfancied pair Rajesh Shaw & Jibak Tewary took the top position at the
11th round of 4th edition in Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Championship held on line.
According to West Bengal Bridge Association here on Thursday, Kamales Gupta & Sukanta Das finished second and were followed by Sourendra Coomer Dutt & Kamal Naguri, Kajal Das & Raj Jayaram and Sujit Bhattacharjee & Swapan Some who were placed 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively.
Tags: #Rajesh & Jibak earned top position in Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Meet
30 Jan 2023 | 1:31 PM
Potchefstroom (SA), Jan 30 (UNI) Victorious ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup-winning captain Shafali Verma has wasted no time in turning her attention to leading India to more success at next month's ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
FIH President Award presented to Secretary (5T) to CM V K Pandian
Bhubaneswar, Jan 30 (UNI) In a ceremony held on the eve of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela final, FIH President Tayyab Ikram presented the FIH President's Award to V.K Pandian, Secretary (5T) to the Chief Minister of Odisha, for his outstanding contribution to hockey.
Napoli conquer Roma, Milan's woes continue in Serie A
Rome, Jan. 30 (UNI) The Serie A title race seems to be a foregone conclusion as Napoli ran away with a 13-point advantage on the table after prevailing over Roma 2-1 on Sunday, while AC Milan hit another low point with a 5-2 home defeat to Sassuolo.
Senior stars & former cricketers react to India's title win
Kolkata, Jan 30 (UNI) Several current and former Indian players were elated at India's title triumph in the inaugural U19 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Mamata congratulates India's Under 19 Women's Cricket Team
Kolkata, Jan 30 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated India's Under 19 Women's Cricket Team for a stellar victory in the inaugural Under 19 Women's T20 World Cup.


text:
Battlefield 3, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Dragon Age: Origins are now backward compatible
Jan 11, 2017 at 15:43 GMT 4 years ago
Update: Beforehand Battlefield 3 wasn't available to purchase digitally but now is. It was only part of EA Access.
Microsoft yesterday announced that Battlefield 3, Battlefield: Bad Co. 2 and Dragon Age: Origins are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility. With Xbox One Backward Compatibility, you can play the Xbox 360 games you already own, including disc-based and digital titles, at no extra cost. Read about the new games announced today below.
Battlefield 3 leaps ahead of the competition with the power of Frostbite™ 2, the next installment of DICE's cutting-edge game engine. This state-of-the-art technology is the foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering superior visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and incredibly lifelike character animations. As bullets whiz by, walls crumble, and explosions throw you to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before. In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines where they will experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer actions ranging across diverse locations from around the globe including Paris, Tehran and New York.
Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of Xbox 360 console with best-in-class vehicular combat and unexpected "Battlefield moments." New vehicles like the ATV and a transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics on the Battlefield. With the Frostbite-enabled Destruction 2.0 system, you can take down entire buildings and create your own fire points by blasting holes through cover. You can also compete in four-player teams in two squad-only game modes, fighting together to unlock exclusive awards and achievements. Battles are set across expansive maps, each with a different tactical focus. The game also sees the return of the B Company squad in a more mature single-player campaign.
From the makers of Mass Effect comes the dark fantasy epic: You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of a legendary order of guardians. With the return of mankind's ancient foe and the kingdom engulfed in civil war, you have been chosen by fate to unite the shattered lands and slay the archdemon once and for all. (1) Immerse yourself in a shattered world on the brink of annihilation; (2) Experience complex moral decisions that have game-changing consequences; (3) Sculpt your hero in your own image or fantasy; (4) Engage in bone-crushing, visceral combat against massive and terrifying creatures.
The digital titles that you own and are part of the Back Compat game catalog will automatically show up in the "Ready to Install" section on your Xbox One. For disc-based games that are a part of the Back Compat game catalog, insert the disc and the console will begin downloading the game to your hard drive. After the game has downloaded to your hard drive, users will still need to keep the game disc in the drive to play.
Battlefield: Bad Co. 2
Xbox One Backward Compatibility


text:
Audelahis  (auch Audelais, Adelais, Andelais; † nach 733) war von 731/732 bis 733 Herzog von Benevent.

Leben
Über Audelahis' Herkunft und Jugend gibt es keine Überlieferungen. Einige Historiker vermuten, dass Audelahis referendarius des dux Romuald II. war. Als Romuald II. 731 oder 732 starb, entbrannte ein Nachfolgestreit, in dem sich der Usurpator Audelahis zunächst gegen Gisulf II., der noch ein kleines Kind war, durchsetzte. Er regierte zwei Jahre, bevor er von Anhängern Gisulfs gestürzt wurde. König Liutprand, der in die Auseinandersetzungen eingegriffen hatte, setzte seinen eigenen Neffen Gregorius als dux ein und nahm Romualds minderjährigen Sohn Gisulf II. nach Pavia, wo er ihn wie einen Sohn aufzog. Audelahis' weiteres Schicksal ist unbekannt.

Quellen
 Paulus Diaconus, Historia Langobardorum

Literatur
 Wilfried Menghin: Die Langobarden. Stuttgart 1985.
 Jörg Jarnut:  Geschichte der Langobarden. Stuttgart 1982, ISBN 3-17-007515-2. (Storia dei Longobardi, Torino 1995).

Weblinks

 Paulus Diaconus: History of the Langobards (englisch)
 Ludo Moritz Hartmann: Geschichte Italiens im Mittelalter Band 2,2. Gotha 1903, S. 132f. (teilweise überholt)
 Thomas Hodgkin, Italy and her Invaders Vol VI, S. 334ff (teilweise überholt)
 Southern Italy, pre-norman (englisch)

Einzelnachweise

Herzog (Benevent)
Langobarde
Geboren im 7. oder 8. Jahrhundert
Gestorben im 8. Jahrhundert
Mann


Toronto, ON – March 9, 2016 – David Aplin Group was named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2015 for excellence in business performance. The Best Managed program recognizes Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million demonstrating strategy, capability and commitment to achieve sustainable growth.
"I would like to recognize the entire efforts of David Aplin Group. It takes a dedicated effort from an entire team to focus on a core vision, create stakeholder value and excel in the global economy to achieve this level of success," said Peter Brown, Partner, Deloitte and Co-Leader, Canada's Best Managed Companies program.
2015 was our 40th anniversary doing business in Canada and we focused on renewing our passion for growth by taking a fresh approach to planning for the future. We are so proud of this 40 year milestone and commemorated it with a culture book publication. We renewed our long term vision, refreshed our core values and created a rallying cry for future growth.
"Achieving Gold Standard Requalified winner status in Canada's Best Managed Companies program is a humbling recognition. It's a special honour and to have it coincide with our celebration of 40 years as a successful business is a testament to our amazing people. I'm so proud of our team from Halifax to Vancouver and in all our locations across Canada," said Jeff Aplin, President, David Aplin Group.
Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on five levels: 1) Best Managed winner (one of the new winners selected each year); 2) Requalified winner (award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 3) Gold Standard winner (After three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for their 4th consecutive year); 4) Gold Standard requalified winner (Award recipients that have applied and successfully retained their Gold Standard designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 5) Platinum Club member (Winners have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more). Program sponsors are Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Smith School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums. For further information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.


text:
Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine
Home > Student Journals > Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine > Vol. 9 > Iss. 1 (1999)
The Maladaptation of Miranda to Advance Directives: A Critique of the Implementation of the Patient Self-Determination Act
Thaddeus Mason Pope
Thaddeus Mason Pope, The Maladaptation of Miranda to Advance Directives: A Critique of the Implementation of the Patient Self-Determination Act, 9 Health Matrix 139 (1999)
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/healthmatrix/vol9/iss1/6
Health Law and Policy Commons
Law-Medicine Center
All Issues Vol. 30, Iss. 1 Vol. 29, Iss. 1 Vol. 28, Iss. 1 Vol. 27, Iss. 1 Vol. 26, Iss. 1 Vol. 25, Iss. 1 Vol. 24, Iss. 1 Vol. 23, Iss. 2 Vol. 23, Iss. 1 Vol. 22, Iss. 2 Vol. 22, Iss. 1 Vol. 21, Iss. 2 Vol. 21, Iss. 1 Vol. 20, Iss. 2 Vol. 20, Iss. 1 Vol. 19, Iss. 2 Vol. 19, Iss. 1 Vol. 18, Iss. 2 Vol. 18, Iss. 1 Vol. 17, Iss. 2 Vol. 17, Iss. 1 Vol. 16, Iss. 2 Vol. 16, Iss. 1 Vol. 15, Iss. 2 Vol. 15, Iss. 1 Vol. 14, Iss. 2 Vol. 14, Iss. 1 Vol. 13, Iss. 2 Vol. 13, Iss. 1 Vol. 12, Iss. 2 Vol. 12, Iss. 1 Vol. 11, Iss. 2 Vol. 11, Iss. 1 Vol. 10, Iss. 2 Vol. 10, Iss. 1 Vol. 9, Iss. 2 Vol. 9, Iss. 1 Vol. 8, Iss. 2 Vol. 8, Iss. 1 Vol. 7, Iss. 2 Vol. 7, Iss. 1 Vol. 6, Iss. 2 Vol. 6, Iss. 1 Vol. 5, Iss. 2 Vol. 5, Iss. 1 Vol. 4, Iss. 2 Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Vol. 3, Iss. 2 Vol. 3, Iss. 1 Vol. 2, Iss. 2 Vol. 2, Iss. 1 Vol. 1, Iss. 2 Vol. 1, Iss. 1
Contact Health Matrix


" ... the picture Quality is also really good. ... "
" ... The image was far brighter than I had ever expected and the quality of the picture is therefore very good. ... "
" ... The picture is really bright. ... I project on to a wall which is beige, but still the picture is bright and has good contrast. ... "
" ... The picture is good as well. ... "
" ... I amazaned this projector, it has colorful pictures with Rich, sharp image and a surprisingly dynamic performance, It's also delivers excellent image quality which you can project data images, such as PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, and PDF files, You can use with many devices it is perfect for those has small room and who take home cinema seriously, so you can have your small private cinema, it will bring a magic family moments. ... "
" ... The picture quality when project in real dark background was really good for the price of the projector. ... "
" ... Picture, sound, focus and keystone all perform great, and the number of items that you can attach is only limited by your imagination. ... "
" ... What a fantastic little projector, I quite surprised by picture quality for such a cheap projector the user interface very easy to use and can connect to most things via HDMI but also has usb, vga, tf slot, av port and headphone port. ... "
" ... It comes with built in speakers which give you a very good quality sounds effect. ... "
" ... The projector has a built in speakers so you don't need any other speaker to enjoy your content. ... "
" ... I would advice to attach some speakers for the full cinema experience ... "
" ... The sound is also perfectly acceptable. ... "
" ... Finally, the best of all is that the projector has Built in speakers that deliver a good quality sound ... "
" ... The sound is great too, I kept having to turn it down not to disturb the neighbours :) There is a bit of noise but that's natural and as long as you're immersed in the story you don't even notice it. ... "
" ... There's nothing like watching fast action on a big cinema screen and hearing the sound properly! ... Even better if you plug into a sound system like actually being in the cinema!! ... "
" ... The sound quality is OK but I intend to purchase a separate sound system. ... "
" ... I am so happy with this product, it is well worth the money. ... "
" ... I have to say that I'm amazed at the quality of this for the price. ... "
" ... Superb value for money. ... "
" ... For the price is a good deal. ... "
" ... Price is great for the quality ... "
" ... Quality surpases any expectation of a product at this price. ... "
" ... I am surprised again at what the technology is capable of at these prices . ... "
" ... I really recommend this projector. ... "
" ... I bought the Apeman M7 mini projector - just love it!. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and set it up to play movies from a laptop. ... "
" ... It is Friendly which means that you are allowed to connect to smartphones (Iphoe/Android) ot use and the Amazon Fire stick. ... "
" ... Chose this projector for the ease of connecting my phone and laptop. ... "
" ... Small size, not too loud, easy connect to my laptop and external hard drive. ... "
" ... If you've been thinking about getting your home theater up to a good standard, but your budget is low, this I s worth considering. ... Sound quality (if you want an excellent sound, it is recommended to connect it to the right speakers or at least a sound bar). ... "
" ... It is a home use basic projector. ... "
" ... It's easy to store when not in use . ... It's easy to set up and almost self explanatory . ... "
" ... More importantly, it's so easy to use. ... "
" ... It is also so very easy to use. ... "
" ... The projector is easy to setup and easy to store when not in use. ... "
" ... Using and transporting it couldn't be easier. ... "
" ... The projector is very easy to use. ... "
" ... Received the product today and was easy to setup. ... "
" ... i used it in daylight with curtains closed so im assuming it will be even better when its pitch black. ... "
" ... The colour balance of it is just decent not too contrasting which I liked! ... "
" ... The brightness and sharpness is good enough for me. ... "
" ... Good features for changing colour, brightness, screen size etc and the speaker is perfectly adequate, but you'd be better off plugging it into other speakers for the full cinema experience. ... "
" ... The screen quality is superb and I was astounded by the level of brightness. ... "
" ... A friend of mine did some fine tuning on the brightness and color but I was fine with the picture right out of the box. ... "
" ... The color balance is not amazing but worth the price. ... "
" ... Picture is crisp and clear - some of the colours in the red zone can be a bit 'orangy' . ... "
" ... We were blown away by the screen size such a small box projected, it's was huge, picture quality was really high too. ... "
" ... The 55000 hours support with a brightness of 3500 lumens is great, enjoyed so far. ... "
" ... It's a great projector, pretty much had the screen the size of my bedroom wall, close up you can see the pixels but sat back there was no trouble at all. ... People complain about the edge being blurred but If you set the keystone correctly it's pin sharp. ... "
" ... I already have a TV but wanted a solution for the kids and me to play games and watch movie on a big screen! ... "
" ... It has a high resolution, high display quality. ... "
" ... Like any projector the best viewing is done when you do not need to tilt the actual projector, however I cannot do so due to obstacles in the way. ... "
" ... I bought this projector for us to use in uni accommodation as a bigger TV screen can easily be projected onto one of our white walls. ... "
" ... There's nothing like watching fast action on a big cinema screen and hearing the sound properly! ... "
" ... It has 4 different ports. ... 1x Stereo output (for you wanting to upgrade to an external speaker system), 1x USB output, 1x Power input and 1x HDMI input. ... Although it only comes with 1x HDMI input you can connect a HDMI splitter for other HDMI components I.e game console, fire stick, chrome-cast, laptop. ... "
" ... You get a reasonable amount of connectivity with HDMI, USB allowing you to connect to laptops, phone and games consoles and connecting with USB for your own content. ... "
" ... We easily set up and connect into the computer which supported by hdmi cable which is great no need to buy for extra cost. ... "
" ... I just linked up my HDMI cable and selected the relevant mode on-screen and i was good to go. ... "
" ... This one like many others comes with a wide variety of connections such as VGA, USB and HDMI but what really sold this was the IOS and Android connectivity. ... "
" ... it is a very capable entry level projector with many inputs, HDMI, USB etc . ... "
" ... The box also comes with HDMI cable so you can just connect to most laptops and enjoy. ... "
" ... There are plenty options to connect to various devices including HDMI, USB and Micro SD and if you have the correct cables, which I have, you can connect your mobile phone. ... The main way I connect is usually via HDMI to my TV Box and I had the screen size set at 140 inches and I am very happy with the picture quality. ... "
" ... There is a remote which is quite handy to control the functions. ... "
" ... Everything you need to get going is contained in the box including a handy remote control. ... "
" ... Set-up and use was a breeze even without reading the manuals and remote although feels cheap, is sufficiently functional. ... "
" ... The remote is useful so you can control it from a distance with easy set up. ... "
" ... Just press menu on remote and select basically what port you are using job you will find it so simple to use. ... "
" ... Once unboxed, was pleasantly surprised how small, light and looking easy to use it is, the remote is nice and easy to use as well. ... "
" ... The remote control is also a lovely touch which means you don't have to use the controls on the projector! ... "
" ... For a small projecter it is really good quality and really enjoy using it ... "
" ... It's the perfect size very compact so easy to carry around if needed. ... "
" ... It's light and easy to transport anywhere. ... The size is perfect for bring it over your job and do small presentations in your office. ... "
" ... It is compact and light-weighted. ... "
" ... It's Lightweight and really compact. ... "
" ... Nice quality compact projector ... "
" ... It is great for me as I do a lot of presentations from a laptop so it's diminutive dimensions are a distinct advantage to lugging a larger projector around. ... "
" ... The unit is really lightweight which is handy if transporting anywhere. ... "
" ... I was able to play various videos from my phone and the picture was in no way grainy or blurry. ... "
" ... Video quality is good even with some light in the room. ... "
" ... Paired with a Chrome cast its perfect for in bed movies! ... "
" ... Does perfect job for watching movies at home! ... "
" ... This has totally changed our movie experience! ... "
" ... Movies, photos and much more. ... "
" ... Now all my family can watch movies like in cinema! ... "
" ... Although we had high-quality Halloween videos, I was amazed at the quality of output from this projector. ... We received multiple comments from visitors and had neighbours standing out on the porch and appreciating the videos. ... "
" ... I like to watch football on my living room with it. ... The size is perfect for bring it over your job and do small presentations in your office. ... "
" ... It is best in low light but can be used in dimly lit rooms. ... "
" ... This projector is AMAZING i bought it for my daughters bedroom i know want them in every room. ... "
" ... What a great purchase, I can make a mini cinema in my house. ... "
" ... It is the best choice for family get-together and parties. ... "
" ... In some rooms there just isnt anywhere to put a tv. ... Our home has cream walls so we were slightly sceptical on the results however, they speak for themselves. ... "
" ... I purchased it last week as I wanted to watch films in my room. ... "
" ... That test was a visit to a friends house where many of us got together in the back garden and watched the Anthony Joshua fight through a stream on an amazon firestick. ... "
" ... It took 2 minutes to set up as it's very intuitive. ... "
" ... Projector is very easy to install. ... "
" ... Quick to setup. ... "
" ... It's easy to set up and almost self explanatory . ... "
" ... It is very easy and intuitive to use and to link eventually to your computer. ... "
" ... Easy setup, has all the inputs you need and the picture quality is fantastic for a budget mini device. ... "
" ... Setting up is as easy as setting up most projectors, the instruction are ready to understand also, so for a novice it should be easy enough to follow. ... "
" ... It's super easy to connect and the instructions are very user friendly. ... "
" ... Sound was good, It has an internal speaker that does the job and can get really loud. ... "
" ... The speakers though small are powerful enough to fill your room with sound. ... "
" ... If perhaps you were setting up in a hall or outside then these might be advisable but at home, the sound quality is great. ... The fan isn't loud either and doesn't affect the sound quality. ... "
" ... It is super portable, powerful and packs a great sound punch. ... "
" ... Good picture quality with a loud speaker ... "
" ... Speakers are very loud, covering all sounds very well. ... "
" ... The picture quality is quite good and the sound is very clear and loud. ... "
" ... The picture quality is really really good, especially when used in total darkness, the quality is as good as a HD TV. ... "
" ... I tried this today and found that the definition of the projected content is very high. ... "
" ... Glad I opted for a full HD projector which looks great even on my slightly textured wallpaper ... "
" ... Picture quality is great and in HD, great when you have Netflix in HD aswell. ... "
" ... The quality and resolution is pretty good, not perfect like expensive projectors but for the price range its as good as they get in my opinion. ... "
" ... I mean, I wasn't expecting much from this to be honest as it was just a small spend for a projector that does 1080p, and I was so surprised! ... "
" ... If you are looking for a projector and want excellent picture quality (Not HD! ... 800*480P native resolution) and don't want to spend a small fortune then I would have no hesitation in recommending this projector. ... "
" ... It does meet the full hd requirements of movies and can be enjoyed . ... "
" ... I initially connected it to my android box and reflected the projector to my living room wall and WOW there it was, a huge quality cinema screen in my very own living room. ... "
" ... It was extremely easy to connect to my phone and to the android box to give a fab cinematic experience on the 100 in projector screen. ... "
" ... No sound when watching Google play movies on Chromecast. ... "
" ... I use with chrome cast to send stuff from my phone. ... "
" ... I'm going to be ordering a Chrome Cast soon as I understand it's compatible. ... "
" ... You can also connect it to your iPad, iPhone, Android Smartphones. ... "
" ... Bought this last week, I had hoped to use it to watch DVD's, movies from my phone and android tablet. ... I am pretty computer savvy, and anything I don't know I usually figure out with the help of google, but this has me completely perplexed. ... UPDATE: Bought chromecast and it works perfectly. ... Still wish I could have been able to hook it up to dvd player for guests as setting up chrome cast for visiting guests could be complicated. ... "
" ... Came with quite a few different kinds of cable so make it very easy to use. ... "
" ... It have a very good connectivity and cables: it has cables to connect it to the power with UK and Italian socket (I think so, not totally sure), audio cable, WGA cable and HDMI cable. ... "
" ... I would recommend to use an aux cable to connect to a surround system it speaks if you have the options as that will work great in a big room however don't get me wrong - the sound of the projector will still carry very far! ... "
" ... The projector came with all the cords necessary, so it was easy to set up and use right out of the box. ... "
" ... and a few more cables and manuals. ... "
" ... Also, the hdmi cable provided is thin and flexible as well. ... "
" ... (to connect the phone, you need to buy a suitable cable, which would be more perfect if it include.) ... "
" ... Would be perfect if it has iOS connector but these are inexpensive, so can't really complain. ... "
" ... This is a fantastic product - just as described by the seller. ... "
" ... Thank you in advance. ... "
" ... Probably one of the best purchases I've had on Amazon ... "
" ... It looks amazing and we've received numerous complements on what a good picture it is. ... "
" ... The start off the review, I was extremely happy with the way the seller emailed me after my purchase to let me know they were available if I had any questions in regards to setting it up which felt like a warm welcome which no other seller has ever done. ... "
" ... I received an email from JINGE directly making sure I was satisfied with the product and they also made me a lucky customer to receive a gift, this was either a 15cm tripod or SD card. ... "
" ... When it comes to the product it arrived well packaged and no damages or any scratches. ... "
" ... Very fast delivery. ... "
" ... Much better than expected, and arrived really quickly. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, come a day before than we expected. ... "
" ... Arrived today 3 days early . ... "
" ... The product arrived earlier than expected. ... "
" ... Arrived v quickly. ... "
" ... The items are packaged quite well as you can see. ... "
" ... What I really like is I can connect my Ps4 console and it is really immersive when playing games with such a big screen. ... "
" ... I tried a SNES Mini and the quality of the image was great, did not feel lag when I was playing. ... "
" ... perfect for the games room. ... "
" ... All in all this is a great budget projector and is more than good enough for gaming, sport or movies and much more. ... "
" ... Purpose was to watch movies and games. ... But suffice for weekly movies and games ... "
" ... I like how it is designed and looks very stylish and because it's white it matches my games console aswell. ... "
" ... I use it for gaming and it made it a truly immersive experience. ... "
" ... This thing is small and light, yet is of very good built quality, it is small so you would never think it is actually a projector, it look just like a portable speaker. ... "
" ... The build quality is actually very good. ... "
" ... Build quality is good, the I/O's work well and are sturdy enough . ... "
" ... Very important to say, the package is extra careful with the item, it's coming with a bubble wrap, really original, to make sure the item arrive in optimum conditions. ... "
" ... In terms of versatility, I dropped a star for this category because I have found that is is not always easy to adjust and therefore small movements can llead to quite a disruption of the picture/focus. ... "
" ... My kids are thrilled and say it's one of the best tech decisions i've made. ... "
" ... Bought it couple days ago and tested last weekend at kids party. ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it! ... "
" ... All the kids want one now. ... "
" ... great product, bought it my Son for Christmas. ... "
" ... As to the image quality, when I connect it with my smartphone and the laptop, the projection is amazing , my kids love it to the most, because they can watch the Cartoon from it. ... "
" ... Overall I am very happy with my projector, I would also like to mention even though I have my own external Bluetooth speakers I didn't find the need to connect it since the projector itself also has a brilliant sound quality since it was built in. ... "
" ... Before buying, I was still worried about whether I needed to link another Bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... Also when you set up a Bluetooth with your phone, it can be used as a speaker as well. ... "
" ... It also has a bluetooth stereo function that can play favorite songs. ... "
" ... Also the speaker sound quality is very good and clear, you can use it as a speaker on it's own via bluetooth connection. ... "
" ... great Bluetooth stereo with high volume control . ... "
" ... The projector comes with built-in speakers which you can connect via Bluetooth to a device and just use the speakers alone without the projector. ... "
" ... I recommend this item to anyone in need of a projector or for a gift. ... "
" ... i bought this for my brother as a birthday present for him, love it very much and he is happy to have a cenima projector good quality he said, highly recomended, and now i try we try to used it to watch our movie like during weekend we watch lots of movies here home, very empressive . ... "
" ... I got this for my husband's birthday gift knowing that he had been looking into one so we could have outdoor movie nights. ... "
" ... This was a Christmas present that was really well received. ... "
" ... You have some adjustments, to clear your image, you can also put the projector in Angle to your wall, doesn't have to be directly straight to wall, as you can adjust everything pretty well. ... "
" ... When I projected it onto the white wall of my room, I was very surprised at the quality of this ... "
" ... I used a TV tray table to set the projector on and it was the perfect height for displaying on a wall. ... "
" ... The picture taken was on a living room wall! ... "
" ... mine is on a bare wall. ... "
" ... It would be best to use it with a projector stand. ... "
" ... The projector has a built-in media player so all you need is a USB drive to plug and play your videos. ... "
" ... It even has HDMI and USB ports which also lets me use this for presentations. ... "
" ... It can read stuff of storage devices such as a USB Drive and can play natively within the projector itself. ... "
" ... First I must say I love the glossy finish and look of the projector and It's pretty light. ... "
" ... Pros: Well designed, looks good, very affordable. ... "
" ... The design is very minimalistic, sleek and clean, I bought the black mat finish which I love. ... "
" ... also you can charge your phone through usb cable:) ... "
" ... The customer support has ben awesome - I somehow managed to lose the charger and they quickly responded to my request for a new on and even provided it free of charge - what more could you ask for? ... "
" ... The most satisfying part is to unplug the plug after charging, so that you can go to anywhere you want to go and see it without dragging a long line. ... "
" ... The unit can also be used as a power bank to charge your phone/ devices via USB, extremely handy. ... "
" ... The nice surprise was I can also charge my phone from it too! ... "
" ... I say projector but it also works as a speaker and also as a power bank to charge devices. ... "
" ... There are many excellent and straight forward controls for all the set up and picture/sound settings. ... "
" ... It's mid-weight, feels really great value for money, looks good and feels great - inputs and buttons all feel high quality etc. ... "
" ... It is also really easy to use, the buttons/controls are layed out really easily! ... "
" ... Had it for a few weeks now. ... "
" ... so happy with the first I bought nearly a year ago ago and I don't expect any different from this one . ... "
" ... I have used it for a few weeks now and am very pleased. ... "
" ... Images appear real and original ... "
" ... This is when the keystone becomes an important aspect with the focal adjustment. ... "
" ... There is also option to change the picture quality, size and shape (lens) and sound which has surround sound included. ... "
" ... Never go crazy again looking for the cover for the lenses: there is an elastic that will link it to the projector in the way you can't lose it. ... "
" ... The lens has been crafted with 99.99% clarity which is quality to produce the best looking image and clearest aswell. ... "
" ... It comes with a lens cover too, which is quite handy if you don't want dust all over the lens as soon as you're done using it. ... "
" ... It fits nicely on the tripod because it's not that heavy and lightweight as well I will attach picture with remote so you can see how big it is honestly I wasn't expecting too much because of the price but I was very nicely surprised by the picture quality and the fact that you can play through the project itself audio this showed me that you don't have to spend hundreds to get a good project experience. ... "
" ... It has a little screw thread on the bottom of the projector which allows you to simply mount it on any tripod which makes it easy to set up for a movie night! ... "
" ... It comes in an outer box with a handle, an inner airpack that holds the projector itself and a small inner box that holds the manual and accessories. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up and the len angle was adjustable too which meant we didn't have to mount the projector at the perfect angle. ... "
" ... That is best for me, because it will protect my phone and devices from some naughty boys. ... "
" ... Would have returned it but I wrote my name all over it before testing. ... "
" ... Returned it for a refund, not worth it. ... "
" ... Had to go back. ... "
" ... I decided to return it. ... "
" ... It even came with a customized carrying bag. ... "
" ... It is so easy to put everything back in the box for transport and storage ... "
" ... Personally, I use it to watch TV shows and movies with my children on a weekend trip. ... "
" ... This product is great for what I needed it for, a camping trip and outdoor use. ... "
" ... It survived a rough 400 mile trip with loads of vibrations, some use, and a trip back with no issues. ... "
" ... It's perfect for viewing on a larger screen and I can't wait to watch the football on it. ... "
" ... Great projector, clear and with a screen size upto 180", sound quality is brilliant also. ... "
" ... That still looks like a TV screen size. ... "
" ... I used a £3 shower screen from Wilkos which worked a treat. ... "
" ... Good protector for the price range, was a little surprised the box didn't show the technical specs tho ... "
" ... Lastly the quality around the edges are so blurry it is non-watchable and when I first opened the projector there was dust behind the lens. ... "
" ... I found scratches on the it too and thumbprints and smudges on the screen. ... "
" ... In addition, although image brightness can be adjusted some, I am not sure how well this would work in a bright light environment. ... "
" ... Good in low light as well and works fine with a powerpoint presentation. ... "
" ... Resolution is good enough, forn factor is great, it is light weight so it makes it easy to transport. ... "
" ... Easy to carry around thanks to its light weight. ... "
" ... You can grab the projector box with your hands with the hand grap it has. ... "
" ... eventually i was able to adjust it well enough even for a case of me not wearing my glasses). ... "
" ... feels like a cinema expirience 😊thanks ... "


Scammers often target utility customer. Caller identification isn't always a defense as often scammers can "ghost" or block their number.
Whenever you receive a call from someone identifying as an OMU representative and have doubts or concerns, hang up and call us directly at 270-926-3200.
For more information, this webpage could provide useful tips.


Kindred Star, new for 2018, blends a mustard plaid base fabric with contrasting 8-point patchwork stars in navy blue and rust red for a truly country trio. Hand quilted; stitch in the ditch; reverses to tan, red, and navy plaid. 100% cotton except 18x18 pillow fill.


BATON ROUGE - Surveillance video captured one UPS driver's unexpected encounter with a snake as he made a delivery at a Louisiana home last week.
A video of the encounter was uploaded to Youtube by Colin Luke on Friday. According to UPI, Luke says the security camera on the front porch of his Baton Rouge home caught the whole ordeal on video that same day.
In the video, the driver can be seen calmly approaching the porch with two packages in-hand. At the same time, the sneaky serpent can also be seen hiding behind a potted plant, just out of the man's view.
As he goes to place the packages at the doorstep, the unsuspecting worker finally notices the snake slithering by his feet. The man promptly drops the packages on the ground and hops over some plants as he flees across the resident's yard.
Two days later, the same driver can be seen returning for another delivery at the residence. But this time, he opts to toss the package to the front door from a safe distance.


NEW TO SEVERN TRENT CONNECT?
Mange multiple applications within one account.
You can track the progression of you application.
Amended documents and revised drawings can be uploaded at the touch of a button.
An audit history of documents provided is available at all times.
New sewer connection application (section 106) is included within the adoptions process.
Completed agreements can be returned hassle free.


After nearly two years reviewing many of the top models on the market, we've noticed that there are primarily three major factors that differentiate the vast majority true wireless earbud models: Connectivity, battery life, and sweatproofing. Sound, though vitally important to any pair of in-ears, is typically fairly similar across all models — but there are a few high-end brands that make particularly great-sounding true wireless headphones for a significant price increase over most models.Though Apple's AirPods were among the first to achieve great connectivity and battery life their lack of a special coating to keep the water out, leaves them wanting when it comes to rainy strolls and long, sweaty workouts. Frankly, that's a shame, because one of the biggest reasons to get a pair of earbuds is to use them outdoors or in the gym, where bulky (but better-sounding) over-ear headphones are ill-suited.


text:
Pelham House
Derry House
Gibbs House
Mason House
Shirley House
St. Alban
St. Columba
St. Dunstan
Pelham House – Loyalte N'honte (Loyalty has no shame)
Home to both day and boarding, Pelham offers a disciplined and caring environment in which each boy can flourish and develop his own personality, skills and interests.
Without doubt, it is the people associated with Pelham that make the house so special. The boys compete on the sports field with impressive teamwork and enjoyment, whilst always striving to achieve their best.
Whilst in the House, each boy has the support of the Housemaster, the Academic Tutors and the Housekeeper. As well as meeting their tutors once a week, the Academic Tutors also supervise evening routine and oversee House Time on Thursday afternoons.
Events at Pelham House
Whether it is the House Song Festival, the debating competition, raising funds for the house charity or visiting local restaurants, Pelham boys are rarely found wanting. The House staff and parents (of past and present pupils) play an equally important role in the development and success of Pelham and their support, understanding and loyalty has always, and will continue to be, massively appreciated.
Staff at Pelham House
Housemaster
Mr. Trevor Franse (Chemistry)
Assistant Housemaster/Sixth Form Tutor
Mr. Neil Longhurst (Head of Cricket)
Mr Boyd Smith (CCF)
Mr. Mark Holterman (Design & Technology)
Mr. Stephen Breheney (Physics)
Fiazan Nawaz
Sixth Form Tutors Mr. David Jordan
Mrs. Jane Pimperton
Pelham was one of the original Four Dorms when the College opened. Initially, in 1895, with 44 new boys, there were just two Dorms called the Headmaster's Dorm and School Dorm. Before long it was decided that the dorms should have emblems to distinguish them and so the Headmaster's Dorm became Cross (from the cross of St. Cuthbert) and School Dorm took Fleur de Lys, which is on the ends of the arms of St. Cuthbert's cross. As the size of the College grew, so did the number of dorms and quickly two dorms became four and in 1925, under Canon Shirley, they were renamed as Houses. Each House was named after a benefactor and Fleur de Lys became Pelham, the family name of the Duke of Newcastle – who gave the land upon which the school is built.


text:
Darren Criss Sings "Teenage Dream" on Glee, World's Knees Get Weak
Just we thought we couldn't possibly get more emphatic about our love for Glee star Darren Criss, here comes this sneak peek of him headlining an a cappella version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" in the all-new episode, "Never Been Kissed," airing this Tuesday at 8 p.m. on Fox. Insta-reaction: (1) Swoon. (2) He must be made a Glee series regular immediately. (3) People should just proactively give him the Sexiest Man Alive cover now and call it a day.
Nov. 5, 2010, 9:20 PM UTC / Source: E!online
By Jennifer Arrow
Need more Glee? Get a brand-new behind-the-scenes look at "Never Been Kissed," including the New Directions boys singing girl songs:
MORE: @MarcMalkin has the scoop direct from Jane Lynch about how Gwyneth is a "quadruple threat"!
Join us for a Criss-centric Glee squeefest in the comments.
MORE: We have the first photos of Gwyneth Paltrow's guest gig on Glee !


As an Air Cadet you are able to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The award is for young people aged 14 (or school Year 9) to 25 who want to get something extra out of the normal things they already do or want to participate in something completed different.
The Air Cadets also offer a 'Pre-D of E' award for those not quite old enough yet!
For the Volunteering, Skill and Physical you will typically need to complete a minimum of one hour of each activity per week. At each increased level it will take you more time to complete. Below is a breakdown of the sections and an idea as to what you can do to complete them.
For the Volunteering section you will have to go out into the community and volunteer this could be by helping out down a charity shop or in a care home giving the elderly someone to talk to but no matter what you end up doing it will be helping other people out.
Within the Air Training Corps you may be able to count your attendance on parade nights and local community events for your Bronze level award. For the Silver and Gold levels you will need to be in a position of responsibility e.g. a Corporal, Sergeant or in charge of leading a particular activity such as Sports or First Class Cadet Training.
This section of the award is based around doing something active to promote a healthy lifestyle and well being. It is not a competition with your peers but you will need to show some level of personal improvement over a set period of time. This section of the award can be undertaken within parade night hours or if you are already a member of any sports club that may also contribute.
For most people this is the most memorable part of doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Due to the Squadron's location being close to Dartmoor this section is relatively easy to accomplish but you are not limited to Dartmoor alone - you can go anywhere in the world!
If you are completing your Gold award you will have to also complete a Residential project. For this you will be required to go out into an unfamiliar environment with new people and experience something new. If you are lucky to gain a week long Gliding Scholarship that will count too.
You may have already enrolled on the Duke of Ediburgh Award through school. It is possible to complete the different sections via both school and the Air Training Corps to allow you to participate in the activities YOU want to do.
Depending on the activities you select for each section there may be other costs involved such as equipment used. It may be possible to loan equipment provided the chosen activities are one of the approved Air Cadet activities.
If you are interested in doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award please speak to the Squadron D of E Officer.
Page last updated 4 February 2019.


text:
Justia › US Law › Case Law › Federal Courts › District Courts › Arkansas › Western District of Arkansas › 2020 › Smith-Dandridge v. Geanolous et al › Filing 78
Smith-Dandridge v. Geanolous et al, No. 5:2019cv05184 - Document 78 (W.D. Ark. 2020)
Court Description: OPINION AND ORDER Granting 60 Motion for Leave; Granting in part and Denying in part 64 Motion for Judgment; Granting 76 Motion (See Order for specifics). Signed by Honorable P. K. Holmes III on July 24, 2020. (lgd)
Smith-Dandridge v. Geanolous et al Doc. 78 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION JUDY LYNN SMITH-DANDRIDGE as Administratrix of the Estate of Andrew Dawson Bell, Deceased v. PLAINTIFF No. 5:19-CV-05184 OFFICER JARRETT GEANOLOUS, et al. DEFENDANTS OPINION AND ORDER Before the Court is Plaintiff Judy Lynn Smith-Dandridge's motion (Doc. 60) for leave to file an amended complaint and brief in support (Doc. 61). Separate Defendants Tim Helder, Mike Arnold, Jeremy Riley, Joseph Standrod, Steven Weir, Calvin Mitchell, Jesse Sorrell, Dustin Carter, Chad Morgan, Joseph Jennings, Mitchell Smothers, Charles Dominguez, Leigh Brewer, Christy Hill (collectively referred to as "Washington County Defendants") filed a motion (Doc. 64) for judgment on the pleadings and incorporated response to Plaintiff's motion, and a brief in support (Doc. 65) of their motion and response. Plaintiff filed a response (Doc. 68) and brief in opposition to Washington County Defendants' motion (Doc. 69). Washington County Defendants, with leave of Court, filed a reply (Doc. 72) to Plaintiff's response. Separate Defendant Maria Sanchez filed a motion (Doc. 76) to adopt the Washington County Defendants' motion and briefing and to grant her judgment on the pleadings, and that motion will be GRANTED IN PART, to the extent that the Court will consider her to have adopted Washington County Defendants' position. For the reasons set forth below, Plaintiff's motion to amend will be GRANTED and Washington County Defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings will be GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. 1 Dockets.Justia.com I. Background On September 24, 2016, Andrew Dawson Bell was arrested by the Fayetteville Police Department ("FPD") and booked into the Washington County Detention Center ("WCDC"). Prior to the September 24 arrest, Bell had been arrested by FPD and booked into WCDC numerous times. Plaintiff alleges during many of these arrests, prescription drugs were found and the FPD and WCDC were aware Bell suffered from mental health issues. As part of WCDC's booking process, an officer completes an Inmate Medical Form. The form includes questions regarding the inmate's physical health, mental health, and drug use. On the September 24 Inmate Medical Form, Bell was asked if he had a diagnosis for a mental illness and Bell indicated he had been diagnosed with "bipolar, anxiety disorder, depression, and suicidal ideations." (Doc. 17, p. 14). Bell also told the officer he had attempted suicide four times, and the most recent attempt was a year and a half prior. Plaintiff alleges WCDC has a Classification and Housing Separation Profile which is used to determine if an inmate needs to be placed in medium or maximum security instead of general population. According to Plaintiff, had the Washington County Sherriff Office's ("WCSO") deputies working at WCDC properly recognized, screened, treated, and protected Bell, Bell would have been placed in medium or maximum security. Instead, Bell was placed in general population. Fourteen hours after being brought to WCDC, Bell committed suicide. Plaintiff Judy Lynn Smith-Dandridge, as Administratrix of the Estate of Andrew Bell, filed a complaint on September 24, 2019 against Jarrett Geanolous, Kurtis Sutley, Brandon Jones, and John Doe Defendants 1-20 asserting claims under § 1983 and the Arkansas Civil Rights Act. On December 20, 2019, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint substituting Tim Helder, Leigh Brewer, M. Arnold, Jeremy Riley, Joseph Standrod, ADO Sanchez, ADO Weir, Calvin Mitchell, J. Sorrell, 2 A POD Corporal, Dustin Carter, Chad Morgan, Joseph Jennings, Mitchell Smothers, Charles Dominguez, and Cristy Hill for John Does 1–14. On December 23, 2019, the Court extended the deadline under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) to serve any unserved defendant to March 19, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Plaintiff filed her pending motion to file an amended complaint that would add individual capacity claims against the Washington County Defendants. Washington County Defendants filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings, arguing the first amended complaint was barred by the statute of limitations and did not relate back to the filing of the original complaint. Further, Washington County Defendants argue Plaintiff's motion to file an amended complaint should be denied because the statute of limitations has expired. II. Legal Standard When considering a Rule 12(c) motion for judgment on the pleadings, the Court uses the same standard applied to a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6). Ashely Cty., Ark. v. Pfizer, Inc., 552 F.3d 659, 665 (8th Cir. 2009). Judgment on the pleadings is appropriate "only if the moving party clearly establishes that there are no material issues of fact and that it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Porous Media Corp. v. Pall Corp., 186 F.3d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir. 1999). The Court must "accept as true all facts pleaded by the non-moving party and grant all reasonable inferences from the pleadings in favor of the non-moving party." Gallagher v. City of Clayton, 699 F.3d 1013, 1016 (8th Cir. 2012) (quoting United States v. Any & All Radio Station Transmission Equip., 207 F.3d 458, 462 (8th Cir. 2000)). "[A] complaint must contain sufficient factual matter, accepted as true, to state a claim to relief that is plausible on its face." Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678 (2009) (internal quotations omitted). Pleadings that contain mere "labels and conclusions" or "a formulaic recitation of the elements of the cause 3 of action will not do." Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 555 (2009). When considering a motion to amend a complaint, "[t]he court should freely give leave when justice so requires." Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2). Motions to amend may be denied for undue delay, bad faith or dilatory motive, repeated failure to cure deficiencies, undue prejudice, or similar reasons. Foman v. Davis, 371 U.S. 178, 182 (1962). III. Analysis Washington County Defendants' motion and response raise a statute of limitations defense, arguing not only that the statute of limitations entitles them to judgment on the (currently operative) pleadings but that leave to amend should be denied because amendment would be futile. The Court will address each of these issues in turn. A. Relation Back of First Amended Complaint Defendants argue the applicable statute of limitations is the two-year statute of limitations provided under Arkansas law for "[a]ll actions against sheriffs . . . upon any liability incurred by them in doing any act in their official capacity or by the omission of any official duty . . . ." Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-109(a). "This statute applies to deputy sheriffs and jailers as well as sheriffs." Spainhour v. Jones, 4:19-cv-00202 KGB, 2020 WL 1312453, at *4 (E.D. Ark. March 18, 2020) (citing Brown v. United States, 342 F. Supp 987, 995 (E.D. Ark. 1972), aff'd in relevant part, rev'd in part, 486 F.2d 284 (8th Cir. 1973)). Insofar as it pertains to Plaintiff's state law claims against Washington County Defendants, the two-year statutory period applies, but Arkansas's general three-year personal injury statute of limitations applies to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 actions. Ketchum v. City of W. Memphis, Ark., 971 F.2d 81, 82 (8th Cir. 1992). 1 Because the two-year statutory period 1 Washington County Defendants' argument seems to be that the applicable statute of limitations to be borrowed from Arkansas law for the federal causes of action is also two years. This argument is without merit and contrary to decades of binding precedent. See Wilson v. 4 applies to Plaintiff's state law claims and the complaint was filed three years after the cause of action accrued, Plaintiff's state law claims against Washington County Defendants are dismissed. Washington County Defendants next argue that even if the three-year statute of limitations applies, Plaintiff's claims in the amended complaint against Washington County Defendants are time barred because they were filed more than three years after the cause of action accrued. Plaintiff argues the amended complaint and proposed amended complaint both relate back to the original complaint, and so take its date of filing for limitations purposes. Under Rule 15(c)(1)(C), an amendment which "changes the party or the naming of the party against whom a claim is asserted relates back if (1) the amendment asserts a claim or defense that arose out of the conduct, transaction, or occurrence set out—or attempted to be set out—in the original pleading; (2) the party to be brought in by the amendment received such notice of the action that it will not be prejudiced in defending on the merits; (3) that the party "knew or should have known that the action would have been brought against it, but for a mistake concerning the proper party's identity; and (4) the second and third of these requirements were met within the period provided by Rule 4(m) for serving the summons and complaint." Lee v. Airgas Mid-South, Inc., 793 F.3d 894, 897 (8th Cir. 2015) (internal citations and alterations omitted). Mistake under Rule 15(c)(1)(C) is "an error, misconception, or misunderstanding; an erroneous belief." Heglund v. Aitkin Cty, 871 F.3d 572, 579 (8th Cir. 2017) (citing Krupski v. Costa Crociere S. p. A., 560 U.S. 538, 548 (2010)). Naming a John Doe defendant is not a mistake under Rule 15(c)(1)(C) because when a plaintiff names a John Doe defendant it is "not the result of a misunderstanding or misconception; it [is] an intentional misidentification, not an unintentional error, inadvertent Garcia, 471 U.S. 261 (1985) (holding that the limitations period for a state's general personal injury actions, rather than any limitations period specific to particular actors or torts, is the limitations period used for § 1983 actions) (superseded by statute on other grounds). 5 wrong action, or 'mistake.'" Id. Plaintiff's amended complaint does not relate back to the filing of her original complaint under Rule 15(c)(1)(C) because the naming of a John Doe defendant is not a mistake. However, Plaintiff's amended complaint does relate back under Rule 15(c)(1)(A). Rule 15(c)(1)(A) provides "an amendment to a pleading relates back to the date of the original pleading when . . . the law that provides the applicable statute of limitations allows relation back." Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(c)(1)(A). Arkansas's limitations law provides that "[f]or purposes of tolling the statute of limitations any person . . . may file a complaint stating his or her cause of action . . . whenever the identify of the tortfeasor is unknown." Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-125. To do so, "[t]he name of the unknown tortfeasor shall be designated by the pseudo-name John Doe or, if there is more than one (1) tortfeasor, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3, etc." Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56125(b)(1). Additionally, the complaint must be accompanied by "an affidavit that the identity of the tortfeasor is unknown," made by Plaintiff or Plaintiff's attorney. Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56125(c). At first glance, the tolling effected by Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-125 should resolve this question. "Tolling" a statute of limitations is generally understood to suspend it, or temporarily stop it from running. See, e.g., Artis v. District of Columbia, 583 U.S. --, 138 S.Ct. 594, 601–03 (2018) (reviewing cases on what it means to "toll" a statute of limitations). If Arkansas shared in this general understanding, there would then be no statute of limitations issues raised by an amendment giving the John Doe parties their proper names. The amended complaint would not need to "relate back" and take the date of the original complaint because the amended complaint would itself be filed within the statute of limitations. 6 Arkansas requires more, however. Following Arkansas Supreme Court precedent, an amendment providing the real identity of a John Doe defendant must also satisfy the relation back rules of Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 15(c). Berryhill v. Synatzke, 432 S.W.3d 637, 641 (Ark. 2014) (holding without explanation that "before a real party can be substituted for a John Doe defendant in the original complaint, such pleadings must still meet the requirements of [Arkansas] Rule 15(c)."). Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 15(c) is nearly identical to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(c). To avoid statutory absurdity, however, the "but for a mistake" clause in the Arkansas Rule must be interpreted differently than that clause in the Federal Rule. When a plaintiff substitutes the real name of a tortfeasor for a John Doe defendant, the "but for a mistake" clause of Arkansas Rule 15(c) is satisfied if the plaintiff did not know the identity of the tortfeasor at the time of the original filing and naming them as a John Doe defendant was not a "strategic decision not to pursue the defendant until after the period of limitations has expired." Jones v. Young, No. 3:04CV00257 JLH, 2007 WL 2695621, at *5 (E.D. Ark. Sept. 10, 2007) (finding amended complaint identifying defendant relates back to John Doe pleading when Arkansas statute of limitations applied and plaintiff used Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-125); see also Archer v. Singh, No. 4:06CV001657 JMM, 2008 WL 4368837, at *2 (E.D. Ark. Sept. 22, 2008) (ruling plaintiff's amended complaint, filed after limitations period expired, which named defendants related back to original complaint because plaintiff utilized Ark Code Ann. § 16-56-125). To read Arkansas Rule 15(c) otherwise, and find that the "but for a mistake" clause has the same meaning as that clause in Federal Rule 15(c) has been given by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, would render the Arkansas John Doe statute useless. It would be absurd to say in Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-125 that plaintiffs could toll the statute of limitations against unknown John Doe tortfeasors and, upon learning their identities, amend the complaint to substitute in the tortfeasors' real names, but at the 7 same time to say that an amended complaint substituting a real name must meet the requirements of Arkansas Rule 15(c) and using "John Doe" to identify an unknown tortfeasor is not a mistake under that Rule. This Court must try to give a state's law the same interpretation that state's highest court would give to it. Blankenship v. USA Truck, Inc., 601 F.3d 852, 856 (8th Cir. 2010). The Arkansas Supreme Court "will not engage in statutory interpretations that defy common sense and produce absurd results." Clark v. Johnson Reg'l Med. Ctr., 362 S.W.3d 311, 316 (Ark. 2010). Accordingly, neither will this Court. Plaintiff's amended complaint relates back to the original complaint under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(c)(1)(A). The claims Plaintiff asserts against the Washington County Defendants involve Mr. Bell's suicide at WCDC and clearly arise out of the same transaction or occurrence as the original complaint. Further all the defendants received notice during the summons period (which this Court extended (Doc. 19) for all unserved defendants under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m)), and all will not be prejudiced in defending on the merits. Plaintiff's affidavit filed with the original complaint demonstrates the naming of John Doe defendants was not a strategic decision. Instead, Plaintiff named John Doe defendants because, despite having records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Plaintiff could not identify the employee who prepared certain documents. Washington County Defendants knew or should have known that if Plaintiff had known their identity, they would have been named in the original complaint. Because Arkansas's statute of limitations law allows substitution of a John Doe defendant to relate back to the original pleading, Plaintiff's amended complaint is not barred by the statute of limitations. 8 B. Proposed Second Amended Complaint Plaintiff requests leave to file a second amended complaint, asserting individual-capacity claims against Defendants. Washington County Defendants argue the motion should be denied because Plaintiff's first amended complaint is time-barred. However, as discussed above Plaintiff's first amended complaint relates back to the original complaint. "In order to sue a public official in his or her individual capacity, a plaintiff must expressly and unambiguously state so in the pleadings, otherwise, it will be assumed that the defendant is sued only in his or her official capacity." Johnson v. Outboard Marine Corp., 172 F.3d 531, 535 (8th Cir. 1999). "Only an express statement that [public officials] are being sued in their individual capacity will suffice to give proper notice to the defendants." Id. The Eighth Circuit has cautioned litigants to "clearly indicate both the parties being sued and their capacity in the caption." Jackson v. Crews, 873 F.2d 1105, 1107 (8th Cir. 1989); see also Rollins v. Farmer, 731 F.2d 533, 536 n.3 (8th Cir. 1984) ("if plaintiff wishes to sue defendants in both capacities, the following language would suffice: Plaintiff sues each and all defendants in both their individual and official capacities."). Plaintiff did not include language in the caption of either the original or amended complaints stating the defendants were sued in their individual capacities. Further, even though the "Prayer for Relief" section asks for punitive damages, that is insufficient to meet the Eighth Circuit's strict pleading standard for subjecting state actors to individual liability. Although Washington County Defendants asserted the affirmative defense of qualified immunity in their answer, the defendants did so with the caveat that Plaintiff did not sue the defendants in their individual capacities. The Court finds that the individual-capacity claims against defendants have not been properly pled in the original or amended complaints. 9 However, Plaintiff has requested leave to file a second amended complaint to properly state individual-capacity claims. Rule 15(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure permits a party to amend his pleadings "when justice so requires." Determining whether to grant or refuse a request to amend is in the sound discretion of the court. Nix v. Norman, 879 F.2d 429, 434 n.3 (8th Cir. 1989). It is not an abuse of discretion to allow plaintiff to amend a complaint to add individual capacity claims. Murphy v. State of Arkansas, 127 F.3d 750, 755 (8th Cir. 1997); Braswell v. Washington Cty., Case no. 5:14-CV-05387, 2016 WL 1178795, at *4 (W.D. Ark. Mar. 23, 2016). The motion will be granted and Plaintiff is directed to immediately file the proposed second amended compliant attached as an exhibit to her motion. Plaintiff is encouraged to promptly serve Defendants in their individual capacities, which may be expeditiously accomplished if Defendants waive service or designate the appearing attorneys as agents for service. When filed, the individual-capacity claims in Plaintiff's proposed second amended complaint will relate back to the date of the first amended complaint (which relates back to the date of the original complaint as set forth above), as per Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(c)(1), because the claims arose out same conduct alleged in the original complaint, and the Washington County Defendants should have known that but for a mistake, these claims would have been pled by Plaintiff in conformity with the Eighth Circuit's strict pleading standards. See, e.g., Hayes v. Faulkner Cnty., Ark., 388 F.3d 669, 675-76 (8th Cir. 2004) (relation back permitted for individualcapacity claims arising out of conduct set forth in original pleading); Sanders-Burns v. City of Plano, 594 F.3d 366, 373 (5th Cir. 2010) (relation back permitted where defendants had sufficient notice of individual-capacity claims in original complaint, had contemplated defense of qualified immunity in responding to original complaint, and were not prejudiced by amendment); Moore v. City of Harriman, 272 F.3d 769, 774-75 (6th Cir. 2001) (en banc) (reversing district court's 10 decision to deny leave to amend and finding that individual-capacity claims in amended complaint would have related back to date original complaint was filed). IV. Conclusion IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion (Doc. 60) is GRANTED and Plaintiff is directed to immediately file the proposed amended complaint. Once the proposed amended complaint is filed, the Court will enter an order dismissing the state law claims pled in the amended complaint against the Washington County Defendants as time-barred. Defendant Maria Sanchez's motion (Doc. 76) is GRANTED insofar as she has adopted Washington County Defendants' motion. Washington County Defendants' motion (Doc. 64) for judgment on the pleadings is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. IT IS SO ORDERED this 24th day of July, 2020. /s/P. K. Holmes, ΙΙΙ P.K. HOLMES, III U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE 11


Today I want to share a good cause you guys could consider supporting. Seemingly in the middle of no where on the pacific coast of Guatemala. Only accessible by a long and bumpy 45 minute sandy road. No payment here. Three blocks (maybe) of homes on either side of the road. No grocery store or public market. The closest one? 45 minutes back on the road or a boat ride over to the next town. Little to no residents have access to transportation. Very little legal infrastructure. And the eduction system, well, it's lacking and in need of help.
The hotel we stayed at (Paredon Surf House) connected us with La Choza Chula. A tiny organization. Trying to do big things for this tiny tiny sleep town. They offer different tours and things for the tourists who come by in hopes to raise money for the town, more specifically for the children of this town. Before heading out on our tour, we had a lot of questions for the man in charge, Ben. So many questions that he offered to give us a little tour around and explain even more.
It's been a while since our trip, so forgive me if I'm fuzzy in my details, but the towns school has very little government funding. And because of the amount of kids (over 50%+ of Guatemala residents are under the age of 18) and lack of teachers, the school is split into two sessions. Leaving the kids with only 2-3 hours of school a day. The books available at the school… and the one finished room… a tiny library (the one pictured above with Marlowe) is there due to the help of La Choza Chula.
There is no playground, no lunch room, no chairs, there really is not much for the youth of El Paredon. But La Choza Chula is trying to change that. And again, they didn't ask me to share this, but I'm sure they'd love your help. Whatever help you can offer.
They sell a few items in an informal shop and like mentioned, they offer tours to raise funding. They are always asking for books from tourists who visit too. But if you don't plan on making your way down to the Guatemalan coast anytime soon, maybe you could offer some monetary help? Something for school furniture, or for school supplies, or for help to rebuild their completely unsafe and unusable playground. There are so many things these children could benefit from. And even just a bit of help, helps.
And so we went out, on a long and slender river boat. We passed miles of mangroves and saw hundreds of birds flying above. To finally land in a spot where sea turtles feed. This is not something you can come across often. There are very few spots in the world where you can witness sea turtles feed. But we were able to visit one of them. Giant heads popping up here and there in the distance.
This photo in no way does this view justice. A photo of where the river meets the sea. The river we were on was so calm and peaceful (thankfully… since Marlowe still has a fear of wavy boats). But in the distance you could see these GIANT waves crashing in. We also had the opportunity to visit a salt farm on our tour. None of us had ever visited a salt farm before. It was definitely an interesting sight!
Thanks to ohdeardrea for visiting, hopefully see you soon.


text:
SS United States: The mighty ship that broke all the records
By Oceanic Insight April 16, 2022 4 Mins Read
The SS United States is an ocean liner that was once made yet does right by America, despite being wholly moored and unfaltering.
It was inspired by ships from the United Kingdom at first. During World War II, the United States needed the United Kingdom's assistance in transporting its men to the European ports.
The ship in 1989 Credit: René Beauchamp
The United Kingdom dispatched some of its most capable ships, including the legendary RMS Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. The United States was so impressed with what they saw that they decided to build a massive merchant vessel for themselves.
The job was given to William Francis Gibbs after he was contacted. Gibbs began his career as an attorney before discovering a secret flair for project management.
Nearly $80 million had been set aside, and work on the docks of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company was set to begin.
"The Big U" was ready to sail once it was completed. She was built with adaptability and safety in mind; for example, she could readily be changed into a troop or medical ship in times of war.
The ship in 2012. Credit: Smallbones
Dorothy Marckwald handled the interior design of the ship. The SS United States, designed by Smyth, Urquhart & Marckwald, had some of the most colorful and extravagant interiors ever seen on an ocean liner.
The walls, painted oyster white to contrast with the black flooring, were covered with murals depicting constellations and ocean currents.
The SS United States was ready for its maiden journey, with every detail taken care of.
As a result, it set sail for the first time on July 3rd, 1952, with Vice Admiral Harry Manning at the helm. Manning was also the navigator for the famous Amelia Earhart.
And what a fast ship that was. The ship reached a top speed of 36 knots when turns the engines on full blast, which is incredible considering it was 100 feet longer than the Titanic.
Oral tradition claims that the pace was sufficient to keep all passengers inside and away from the decks, where the wind could easily have pushed you to the ground.
Closer view of the haul. Credit: Chris Guest
With this speed, the SS United States broke the world speed record and was awarded the famous Blue Riband, only given to the best ships.
The SS United States served its purpose for many years, but by the end of the 1960s, interest in ocean liners had dropped dramatically. The Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, the two ships that inspired it, were retired in 1967 and 1968.
The SS United States said that it was losing money during this time. It was moved to Newport News for an overhaul, and it was thought that leaving it docked would be more profitable.
After that, the ship changed ownership several times, and ideas about what to do with it started to abound.
Aerial photo of historic SS United States in Philadelphia PA USA
It remained docked, and its furnishings were auctioned off in 1984. The rest of the ship faced the same fate. It was auctioned in 1992, sold for $2.6 million, and shipped to Turkey.
Afterward, It was transported to Ukraine. The interior was completely demolished during this time, and the once-opulent ship was changed to a skeleton.
It was hauled to Pier 82 in South Philadelphia a few years later, in 1996, where it remains to this day. The SS United States Conservancy Group now owns the ship and is working to salvage it and restore it to its former splendor.
Historic WWII Destroyer USS The Sullivans Sink at the Military Park Pier
Ever Forward Refloated after Several Failed Attempts
The queen of sinking ships; Violet Jessop
You May Not Heard About These 5 Cruise Ship Disasters
12 Stunning Famous Shipwrecks in the World
Ship From 1911, That Even Served in WWII, Was Overtaken by Nature, Becoming a Floating Forest


text:
A genome-wide perspective on the persistence of red Wolf ancestry in southeastern canids
Elizabeth Heppenheimer, Kristin E. Brzeski, Joseph W. Hinton, Michael J. Chamberlain, Jacqueline Robinson, Robert K. Wayne, Bridgett M. von Holdt
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
The red wolf (Canis rufus), a legally recognized and critically endangered wolf, is known to interbreed with coyotes (Canis latrans). Declared extirpated in the wild in 1980, red wolves were reintroduced to northeastern North Carolina nearly a decade later. Interbreeding with coyotes was thought to be restricted to a narrow geographic region adjacent to the reintroduced population and largely believed to threaten red wolf recovery. However, red wolf ancestry was recently discovered in canids along the American Gulf Coast, igniting a broader survey of ancestry in southeastern canid populations. Here, we examine geographic and temporal patterns of genome-wide red wolf ancestry in 260 canids across the southeastern United States at over 164 000 SNP loci. We found that red wolf ancestry was most prevalent in canids sampled fromTexas in the mid-1970s, although non-trivial amounts of red wolf ancestry persist in this region today. Further, red wolf ancestry was also observed in a subset of coyotes inhabiting North Carolina, despite management efforts to limit the occurrence of hybridization events. Lastly, we found no evidence of substantial red wolf ancestry in southeastern canids outside of these 2 admixture zones. Overall, this study provides a genome-wide survey of red wolf ancestry in canids across the southeastern United States, which may ultimately inform future red wolf restoration efforts.
Journal of Heredity
https://doi.org/10.1093/JHERED/ESAA006
Genetics(clinical)
Admixture
Introgression
10.1093/JHERED/ESAA006
Dive into the research topics of 'A genome-wide perspective on the persistence of red Wolf ancestry in southeastern canids'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Genome Medicine & Life Sciences 100%
Coyotes Medicine & Life Sciences 80%
Southeastern United States Medicine & Life Sciences 33%
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Medicine & Life Sciences 9%
Population Medicine & Life Sciences 8%
Heppenheimer, E., Brzeski, K. E., Hinton, J. W., Chamberlain, M. J., Robinson, J., Wayne, R. K., & von Holdt, B. M. (2021). A genome-wide perspective on the persistence of red Wolf ancestry in southeastern canids. Journal of Heredity, 111(3), 277-286. https://doi.org/10.1093/JHERED/ESAA006
Heppenheimer, Elizabeth ; Brzeski, Kristin E. ; Hinton, Joseph W. ; Chamberlain, Michael J. ; Robinson, Jacqueline ; Wayne, Robert K. ; von Holdt, Bridgett M. / A genome-wide perspective on the persistence of red Wolf ancestry in southeastern canids. In: Journal of Heredity. 2021 ; Vol. 111, No. 3. pp. 277-286.
@article{679a9ea151e3469a9977772eed52c6a9,
title = "A genome-wide perspective on the persistence of red Wolf ancestry in southeastern canids",
abstract = "The red wolf (Canis rufus), a legally recognized and critically endangered wolf, is known to interbreed with coyotes (Canis latrans). Declared extirpated in the wild in 1980, red wolves were reintroduced to northeastern North Carolina nearly a decade later. Interbreeding with coyotes was thought to be restricted to a narrow geographic region adjacent to the reintroduced population and largely believed to threaten red wolf recovery. However, red wolf ancestry was recently discovered in canids along the American Gulf Coast, igniting a broader survey of ancestry in southeastern canid populations. Here, we examine geographic and temporal patterns of genome-wide red wolf ancestry in 260 canids across the southeastern United States at over 164 000 SNP loci. We found that red wolf ancestry was most prevalent in canids sampled fromTexas in the mid-1970s, although non-trivial amounts of red wolf ancestry persist in this region today. Further, red wolf ancestry was also observed in a subset of coyotes inhabiting North Carolina, despite management efforts to limit the occurrence of hybridization events. Lastly, we found no evidence of substantial red wolf ancestry in southeastern canids outside of these 2 admixture zones. Overall, this study provides a genome-wide survey of red wolf ancestry in canids across the southeastern United States, which may ultimately inform future red wolf restoration efforts.",
keywords = "Admixture, Ancestry, Conservation, Genomics, Introgression",
author = "Elizabeth Heppenheimer and Brzeski, {Kristin E.} and Hinton, {Joseph W.} and Chamberlain, {Michael J.} and Jacqueline Robinson and Wayne, {Robert K.} and {von Holdt}, {Bridgett M.}",
note = "Funding Information: This work was supported by the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Dr. Holly Reed Conservation Fund to B.M.v.H., and the National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology under Grant No. 1523859 to K.E.B. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The American Genetic Association 2020.",
doi = "10.1093/JHERED/ESAA006",
journal = "Journal of Heredity",
Heppenheimer, E, Brzeski, KE, Hinton, JW, Chamberlain, MJ, Robinson, J, Wayne, RK & von Holdt, BM 2021, 'A genome-wide perspective on the persistence of red Wolf ancestry in southeastern canids', Journal of Heredity, vol. 111, no. 3, pp. 277-286. https://doi.org/10.1093/JHERED/ESAA006
A genome-wide perspective on the persistence of red Wolf ancestry in southeastern canids. / Heppenheimer, Elizabeth; Brzeski, Kristin E.; Hinton, Joseph W.; Chamberlain, Michael J.; Robinson, Jacqueline; Wayne, Robert K.; von Holdt, Bridgett M.
In: Journal of Heredity, Vol. 111, No. 3, 2021, p. 277-286.
T1 - A genome-wide perspective on the persistence of red Wolf ancestry in southeastern canids
AU - Heppenheimer, Elizabeth
AU - Brzeski, Kristin E.
AU - Hinton, Joseph W.
AU - Chamberlain, Michael J.
AU - Robinson, Jacqueline
AU - Wayne, Robert K.
AU - von Holdt, Bridgett M.
N1 - Funding Information: This work was supported by the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Dr. Holly Reed Conservation Fund to B.M.v.H., and the National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology under Grant No. 1523859 to K.E.B. Publisher Copyright: © The American Genetic Association 2020.
N2 - The red wolf (Canis rufus), a legally recognized and critically endangered wolf, is known to interbreed with coyotes (Canis latrans). Declared extirpated in the wild in 1980, red wolves were reintroduced to northeastern North Carolina nearly a decade later. Interbreeding with coyotes was thought to be restricted to a narrow geographic region adjacent to the reintroduced population and largely believed to threaten red wolf recovery. However, red wolf ancestry was recently discovered in canids along the American Gulf Coast, igniting a broader survey of ancestry in southeastern canid populations. Here, we examine geographic and temporal patterns of genome-wide red wolf ancestry in 260 canids across the southeastern United States at over 164 000 SNP loci. We found that red wolf ancestry was most prevalent in canids sampled fromTexas in the mid-1970s, although non-trivial amounts of red wolf ancestry persist in this region today. Further, red wolf ancestry was also observed in a subset of coyotes inhabiting North Carolina, despite management efforts to limit the occurrence of hybridization events. Lastly, we found no evidence of substantial red wolf ancestry in southeastern canids outside of these 2 admixture zones. Overall, this study provides a genome-wide survey of red wolf ancestry in canids across the southeastern United States, which may ultimately inform future red wolf restoration efforts.
AB - The red wolf (Canis rufus), a legally recognized and critically endangered wolf, is known to interbreed with coyotes (Canis latrans). Declared extirpated in the wild in 1980, red wolves were reintroduced to northeastern North Carolina nearly a decade later. Interbreeding with coyotes was thought to be restricted to a narrow geographic region adjacent to the reintroduced population and largely believed to threaten red wolf recovery. However, red wolf ancestry was recently discovered in canids along the American Gulf Coast, igniting a broader survey of ancestry in southeastern canid populations. Here, we examine geographic and temporal patterns of genome-wide red wolf ancestry in 260 canids across the southeastern United States at over 164 000 SNP loci. We found that red wolf ancestry was most prevalent in canids sampled fromTexas in the mid-1970s, although non-trivial amounts of red wolf ancestry persist in this region today. Further, red wolf ancestry was also observed in a subset of coyotes inhabiting North Carolina, despite management efforts to limit the occurrence of hybridization events. Lastly, we found no evidence of substantial red wolf ancestry in southeastern canids outside of these 2 admixture zones. Overall, this study provides a genome-wide survey of red wolf ancestry in canids across the southeastern United States, which may ultimately inform future red wolf restoration efforts.
KW - Admixture
KW - Ancestry
KW - Conservation
KW - Genomics
KW - Introgression
U2 - 10.1093/JHERED/ESAA006
DO - 10.1093/JHERED/ESAA006
JO - Journal of Heredity
JF - Journal of Heredity
Heppenheimer E, Brzeski KE, Hinton JW, Chamberlain MJ, Robinson J, Wayne RK et al. A genome-wide perspective on the persistence of red Wolf ancestry in southeastern canids. Journal of Heredity. 2021;111(3):277-286. https://doi.org/10.1093/JHERED/ESAA006